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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Secunda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Demarcco (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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215 lbs
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johnny Secunda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Christopher Demarcco!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Winston Howard and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Secunda tries to score a power double leg takedown but Demarcco sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Secunda somewhat.
Secunda swats away the attempt to clinch by Demarcco.
Demarcco tries to clinch there but Secunda circles away.
Demarcco is looking to clinch but Secunda is avoiding it.
Demarcco moves out of range of the body kick.
Demarcco wants to clinch up but Secunda keeps it at a distance.
Demarcco tries to clinch but Secunda moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Secunda shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Demarcco as he jumps to the side.
Secunda tries to clinch but Demarcco moves away
and Demarcco moves into the clinch.
Secunda turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Secunda manages to end up in side control.
Demarcco is not content to let Secunda control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Demarcco can do anything to dispel that myth.
Demarcco wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Demarcco is not content to let Secunda control the position.
Demarcco can't do much from the bottom here.
Demarcco really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Secunda. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
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.
Secunda wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Demarcco, who protects the arm well.
Demarcco is trying to control Secunda's posture but Secunda avoids it.
Secunda wants to control but Demarcco is keeping him busy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Secunda clinches but Demarcco breaks the clinch
and Demarcco counters by clinching up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Secunda looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Secunda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Demarcco just leaning against Secunda, taking a breather.
Secunda with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Secunda drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Secunda tries to score a body lock takedown but Demarcco shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Demarcco scores a nice knee to the body.
Secunda is breathing heavily.
Demarcco taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Secunda fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Secunda misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Demarcco.
Demarcco putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Secunda in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A knee to the head by Demarcco.
It looks like Johnny Secunda has been cut.
Demarcco landing knees to the head.
Demarcco landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Demarcco landing knees to the head.
A knee to the head by Demarcco.
Secunda is rocked!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Demarcco.
Oh Secunda is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Demarcco tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Demarcco with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Demarcco using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Secunda has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Demarcco misses with a knee to the head.
Demarcco is pushing Secunda up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Demarcco looking to throw knees to the head but Secunda is blocking nicely.
Secunda blocks an elbow strike from Demarcco.
Secunda blocks an elbow strike from Demarcco.
Demarcco tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demarcco tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Demarcco looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Secunda seems to have got his legs back now.
Secunda has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Demarcco avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Secunda manages to break the clinch.
Secunda gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Demarcco moves into the clinch.
Demarcco landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Secunda pushes off an throws an elbow but Demarcco leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Secunda dodges an elbow strike from Demarcco.
Secunda wants a takedown.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Demarcco takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Demarcco lands an elbow inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Demarcco obliges.
Demarcco landing knees to the head.
Secunda is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Secunda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice elbow from Demarcco.
Demarcco throws a knee to the head but misses.
Demarcco throws a knee to the head but misses.
Secunda is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Secunda wants the takedown. Demarcco is fighting it off but Secunda persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Demarcco's guard against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Demarcco dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Secunda's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Demarcco wants to clinch but Secunda slips to the side
and Secunda counters with a takedown into side control.
Demarcco is not content to let Secunda control the position.
Secunda is really struggling to control Demarcco but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Secunda advances to full mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Secunda looking to control but Demarcco is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Secunda goes for an armbar but Demarcco turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Demarcco.
Secunda is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Secunda has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Demarcco avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Secunda can't get the takedown.
Demarcco tries to land a knee to the head but Secunda blocks with his arms.
Secunda using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Demarcco has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Demarcco lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Demarcco lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The is referee keeping an eye on Demarcco - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Demarcco lands an elbow just above Secunda 's eye.
Demarcco lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Christopher Demarcco seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Demarcco slowing the pace effectively.
Demarcco utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Demarcco lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Demarcco lands an elbow just above Secunda 's eye.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Secunda looking to throw knees to the head but Demarcco is blocking nicely.
Demarcco working the clinch nicely. Secunda is working for position but Demarcco cracks him with a big knee to the head! Secunda crumples up against the cage and Demarcco lands two more shots before the ref can save Secunda! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Christopher Demarcco!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Quattro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nigel The Malkind (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 Nigel The Malkind was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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217 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johnny Quattro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nigel The Malkind!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, John Mangel and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Malkind jabs at Quattro's body.
The Malkind avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The Malkind lands with a shot to the body.
The Malkind moves into the clinch.
A short right from The Malkind.
The Malkind avoiding damage as Quattro throws knees to the body.
The Malkind lands a nice uppercut.
Quattro has clasped his hands together around The Malkind's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Quattro trying to control the action but The Malkind is working from the bottom.
The Malkind can't do much from the bottom here.
The Malkind tries to bench press Quattro off him but Quattro keeps the position.
Quattro working away.
The Malkind is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
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.
The Malkind is not content to let Quattro control the position.
The Malkind is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Quattro's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The Malkind is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The Malkind looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Quattro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The Malkind trying to control but Quattro postures up.
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.
The Malkind is controlling Quattro's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The Malkind is staying active underneath Quattro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The Malkind is trying to maintain the position but Quattro is very close to passing his half guard.
Quattro missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Quattro is trying hard to land a takedown here. The Malkind sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A left and a right from The Malkind both land. Nice combination.
Quattro throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Malkind pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Malkind fails in his attempt to clinch.
Quattro swats away the attempt to clinch by The Malkind.
Quattro looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The Malkind looking for subs off his back but Quattro has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The Malkind is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quattro is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Quattro is pressing down on The Malkind's thigh, looking to free his foot. The Malkind is holding on for now.
The Malkind moves into full guard.
The Malkind is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Quattro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The Malkind not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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 Johnny Quattro will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Quattro lands a slapping body shot.
Quattro shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with The Malkind but The Malkind pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Quattro swinging wilding here.
Quattro takes the fight into the clinch.
Quattro prevents a takedown attempt there.
Quattro stops a takedown attempt from The Malkind.
The Malkind lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Quattro lands an elbow just above The Malkind 's eye.
It looks like Nigel The Malkind has been cut.
Quattro keeps the fight in the clinch, despite The Malkind's efforts to push away.
The Malkind misses with a punch to the body.
The Malkind misses with a body punch.
Quattro breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quattro fails to land the takedown.
The Malkind tries to bum rush Quattro with a series of wild strikes but Quattro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch lands to the side of Quattro 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The fight stays on the outside here - The Malkind looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice takedown defense from The Malkind. No joy for Quattro on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Quattro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Malkind defending well as Quattro loads up on a big left hand.
The Malkind is looking to clinch but Quattro is avoiding it.
The Malkind takes the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Malkind is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Quattro is defending well for now.
The Malkind taking a breather.
The Malkind throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Quattros head.
The Malkind tries to break free but Quattro pushes him back against the cage.
Quattro prevents a takedown attempt there.
Quattro goes for a takedown in the clinch but The Malkind prevents it.
The Malkind gets through Quattro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The Malkind misses with the head strike.
The Malkind is fighting off a takedown attempt but Quattro is just too persistent for him and manages to trip The Malkind to the mat. The Malkind regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The Malkind keeping moving, preventing Quattro from controlling successfully.
Quattro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. The Malkind swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Quattro wants to control from the top but The Malkind keeps moving.
The Malkind not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Malkind utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The Malkind is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The Malkind preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Quattro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The Malkind tries to clinch there but Quattro circles away.
Quattro shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Quattro tries to clinch up.
The Malkind has taken the fight to the clinch.
The Malkind fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Quattro is trying to trip The Malkind. He has hold of a leg but The Malkind is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Quattro persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Quattro passes The Malkind's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Quattro throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The Malkind is looking to improve his position.
The Malkind slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The Malkind keeping full guard, as Quattro tries to pass.
The Malkind is trying to keep Quattro in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Quattro dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nigel The Malkind's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
The Malkind darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Johnny Quattro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Malkind slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The Malkind clinches up against the cage.
The Malkind lands a body punch.
Quattro is trying to drag The Malkind to the mat but The Malkind just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A right hand to the body from The Malkind.
The Malkind is leaning against Quattro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from The Malkind - that landed with a thud.
The Malkind lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Malkind has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Quattro keeps the fight in the clinch, despite The Malkind's efforts to push away.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Quattro throws an elbow but misses.
A right hook to the body lands for The Malkind.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Malkind is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A right hook to the body lands for The Malkind.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Quattro takes a shot to the head.
The Malkind wants a takedown but no success here.
The Malkind avoiding damage.
The Malkind makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The Malkind drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Quattro gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Johnny Quattro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nigel The Malkind.
The Malkind works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Quattro will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Quattro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The Malkind 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.
The Malkind 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Malkind thows a big elbow that misses.
The Malkind must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The Malkind passes Quattro's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The Malkind trying to control the action but Quattro is working from the bottom.
Quattro is trying to maintain the position but The Malkind is very close to passing his half guard.
Johnny Quattro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The Malkind is working for a kimura but Quattro is defending it quite comfortably.
Quattro is looking for a sweep. The Malkind is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Malkind thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Quattro's head.
The Malkind not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Quattro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Malkind.
Johnny Quattro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quattro shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The Malkind keeping moving, preventing Quattro from controlling successfully.
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.
The Malkind not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The Malkind working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Quattro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Quattro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Quattro trying to control the position from guard on top but The Malkind is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nigel The Malkind has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Malkind wants to sweep but no luck.
Quattro controls from within his opponent's guard.
Quattro trying to control the position from guard on top but The Malkind is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nigel The Malkind comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Quattro has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sid Vernon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Cripple (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cripple has chosen Thunderstruck as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Sid Vernon has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sid Vernon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chris Cripple!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Skip Squint and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cripple shoots in for a takedown but Vernon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vernon lands a head kick. Cripple smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Vernon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vernon scores with a leg kick.
Cripple looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cripple avoids the head kick by Vernon.
Vernon lands a big head kick that sends Cripple tumbling to the mat! Vernon takes a step backwards and waves Cripple back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Cripple is rocked!
It looks like Chris Cripple has been cut.
Cripple sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Cripple is still on wobbly legs! Can Vernon finish him?
Vernon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cripple, pushing him back against the cage.
Vernon unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Cripple seems to have recovered his senses.
Vernon landing knees to the body.
Cripple takes a knee to the side of the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vernon.
Vernon unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Vernon scores with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Vernon.
Vernon comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Vernon working Cripple over with knees to the body.
Vernon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vernon throws a nice head kick!
A slapping body kick lands there for Vernon.
Both fighters circling a little - Vernon finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Vernon throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vernon throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Vernon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Vernon scores with a four punch combination!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vernon throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cripple's head.
Vernon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cripple chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vernon can pounce on him.
Vernon works Cripple's body with a nice hook.
Cripple changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vernon tries to avoid it but Cripple manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vernon to the ground. Vernon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vernon scoring well with a low kick there.
Vernon scores with a head kick.
Vernon lands with a slapping head kick.
Cripple closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Vernon to the mat! Vernon manages to get full guard.
Cripple throws a sloppy strike and Vernon has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Cripple is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Vernon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sid Vernon!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vance Vorhees (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Lezema (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vorhees comes to the cage accompanied by I Will Not Bow by Breaking Benjamin. Lezema has chosen Weird Al Yankovic - Fat song as his entrance music. 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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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vance Vorhees!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Diego Lezema!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Skip Squint and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lezema fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vorhees, pushing him back against the cage.
Lezema is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Vorhees can't fight it off and eventually Lezema manages to take the fight to the floor. Vorhees looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lezema content to stall in guard here.
Vorhees working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lezema doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lezema manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lezema is looking to work some ground and pound but Vorhees has wrist control.
Lezema postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Vorhees is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lezema, into his guard.
Vorhees tries to stand but Lezema is controlling from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lezema tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lezema looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lezema is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vorhees is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Lezema has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Vorhees is looking to defend but Lezema has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Vorhees! Lezema pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Vorhees taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Diego Lezema!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mitch Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Motta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller comes into the arena with Disturbed-Get Psycho blaring out of the sound system. Mitch Miller has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Excellent MT
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mitch Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Roger Motta!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Bruno Hogan and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller stuffs the takedown attempt from Motta. Motta gets slowly back to his feet.
Miller dives in and grabs Motta's left leg, looking for a takedown. Motta pushes down on Miller's head and hops out.
Motta misses the shot to the body.
Miller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Motta throws out the jab.
Miller slips a straight right by Motta.
Miller drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Miller takes a jab right on the kisser.
No luck for Miller with that takedown attempt.
Motta scores with a jab to the jaw.
Motta thows a left - swing and a miss!
Miller takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Motta tries for a takedown but Miller circles away easily
and Miller decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Motta's guard.
Motta working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Miller doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Motta is tightening it up a little... Miller has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Miller reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Miller taps out! nice BJJ there by Motta!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Roger Motta!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oupa Nieminen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marc Kerrr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marc Kerrr will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Oupa Nieminen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marc Kerrr!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Donatello Bradman and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kerrr.
Kerrr trying to control the position but Nieminen is working away.
Kerrr misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Nieminen is not content to let Kerrr control the position.
Kerrr tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Nieminen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kerrr off and has taken his back!
Nieminen looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Nieminen softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Kerrr tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kerrr manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerrr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nieminen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kerrr defending well though.
Kerrr actively working from the bottom here.
Kerrr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nieminen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nieminen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kerrr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kerrr makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Kerrr shoots in for a double leg but Nieminen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kerrr looks gassed!
Nieminen connects with a looping right hand.
Nieminen misses with a double jab.
Kerrr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nieminen swivels and escapes.
Nieminen feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kerrr sprawling to the canvas! Kerrr rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Nieminen finish him?!
It looks like Marc Kerrr has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kerrr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nieminen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Oupa Nieminen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marc Kerrr.
Nieminen clinches with his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nieminen lands a shoulder strike.
Nieminen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nieminen manages to break the clinch.
Nieminen misses with a two punch combination.
Nieminen scores with a leg kick.
Nieminen moves into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nieminen.
Nieminen scores with a shoulder strike.
Nieminen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nieminen breaks from the clinch.
Nieminen connects with a body shot.
Marc Kerrr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nieminen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kerrr has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nieminen looks to land a combination. Kerrr sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nieminen lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Kerrr can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Nieminen and Kerrr drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Nieminen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oupa Nieminen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Demein Colette (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Colette comes into the arena with progenies of the great apocalypse blaring out of the sound system. Davis has chosen Rancid-Last one to Die as his entrance music. Demein Colette had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 171.7lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Demein Colette!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nate Davis!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Donatello Bradman and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Colette takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Colette lands a high kick!
It looks like Nate Davis has been cut.
Colette takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Colette takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Davis bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Davis is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Colette has escaped the position, nice work there.
Davis is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Colette is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Davis prevents Colette from escaping the position.
Colette knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Davis on the ground.
Davis tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Colette gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Colette tries to roll over but Davis keeps him under control.
Davis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Davis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Colette is defending against the submission attempts here by Davis.
Davis is working for a kimura here but Colette manages to reverse the position and he's now in Davis's guard.
Davis looks gassed!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Davis 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.
Davis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Colette gets to his feet - Davis follows without any prompting.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colette pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Colette lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Colette darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Davis avoids the head kick by Colette.
Davis checks a low kick from Colette.
Colette fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Davis checks it well.
Colette throws a front kick aimed at Davis's knee but Davis avoids it well.
Davis throws a head kick but Colette moves out of range.
Davis staying out of range there.
Davis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A jab from Davis does it's job there.
Davis scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Colette, as that shot connected.
Davis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Colette.
Colette throws a hook to the side of Davis's head but Davis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Colette plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Davis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Colette's sensitive parts.
Colette uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Davis.
Colette throws a head kick that misses.
Colette tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Davis.
The crowd cheers as Davis lands an impressive looking overhand right. Colette doesn't seem phased though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Davis scores with a sloppy right hand. Colette should have avoided that one.
Colette moves forwards but Davis connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Colette tries to clinch up.
Davis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Colette can pounce on him.
Davis scores with a punch to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Davis misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demein Colette dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nate Davis's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Colette tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Davis misses the jab.
Colette scores with a nice body kick.
Colette throws a leg kick that is checked
and Davis counters with a series of strikes. Colette will be more careful next time no doubt.
A big left from Colette misses.
Davis looks for a takedown but Colette sprawls well.
Davis connects with a right hand. Colette shakes it off.
Nate Davis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Davis misses with a head kick.
Davis throws a hook but Colette blocks it.
Colette tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Colette cracks Davis with a good jab.
No luck for Davis with that takedown attempt.
Davis shoots in but no luck this time.
Demein Colette has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Davis.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Davis keeps the fight on the outside.
Davis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Colette.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Colette. That did some damage!
Nate Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Colette throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Davis to counter with a crisp jab.
Colette slips a straight right by Davis.
Colette lands with a thumping leg kick.
Davis throws a combination that misses
and Colette counters with a two punch combo.
Colette tests Davis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Colette instigates a clinch.
Davis jumps guard but Colette stands there with Davis around his waist. Davis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Colette lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Davis backwards.
Colette connects with a knee to the head.
Davis tries to break free but Colette pushes him back against the cage.
Colette lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Davis has had enough of the clinch but Colette keeps him there for the moment.
Davis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Colette has him pressed against the cage.
Davis drags the fight down to the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Colette doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Colette manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Davis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Colette postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Colette doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Colette manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Colette wants to get up but he can't break Davis's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Davis is looking for a triangle here but Colette uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Davis gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colette performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Davis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Colette pulls his head out easily.
Davis is trying to get back to full guard.
Colette decides to stand and escape the position.
Demein Colette is winning the standup battle so far.
Davis misses with a double jab
and Colette counters with a thumping low kick.
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.
A swing and a miss from Davis.
Davis throws a sloppy head kick and Colette moves out of range easily.
Colette looks to land a combination but Davis avoids it well.
Davis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A slow jab from Colette misses its intended target.
Davis avoids the head kick by Colette.
Davis throws a right and a left that Colette avoids nicely.
Colette thows a leg kick but Davis checks it
and Davis counters with a nice uppercut.
Davis scores with a nice head shot.
A jab from Davis finds it's way through Colette's defenses.
Davis drives through with a takedown into guard.
Colette is looking to stand up but Davis isn't so interested in that idea.
Davis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demein Colette dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nate Davis's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Davis shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Davis was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Davis thowing shots but they're missing.
Davis swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nate Davis!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Snowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Ramon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fred Ramon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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251 lbs
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245 lbs
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Excellent MT
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Snowe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fred Ramon!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Skip Squint and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Snowe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ramon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Snowe throws out the jab.
Snowe lands a high kick!
Jab by Snowe.
Nice straight punches there by Snowe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Snowe.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ramon misses with some punches.
Snowe lands an elbow inside.
Snowe is working Ramon over against the cage.
Ramon looks gassed!
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!
Snowe lands an elbow just above Ramon 's eye.
Ramon throws a punch but it's blocked by Snowe.
Snowe lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Fred Ramon has been cut.
Snowe lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Snowe unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ramon lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Snowe with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Snowe landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Snowe scores with a shoulder strike.
Snowe connects with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Snowe.
Snowe lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Snowe creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ramon's defenses.
Snowe lands an elbow that stopped Ramon in his tracks for a moment.
Snowe working the clinch nicely. Ramon is working for position but Snowe cracks him with a big knee to the head! Ramon crumples up against the cage and Snowe lands two more shots before the ref can save Ramon! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Mike Snowe!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Armin Merkel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Down (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Merkel comes to the cage accompanied by Juke Joint Jezebel. Down is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by 311 Down. Kevin Down is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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300 lbs
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287 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Armin Merkel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin Down!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Skip Squint and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Down throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Merkel lands a glancing blow to the side of Down's head.
Merkel slips under a jab from Down.
Down misses with a series of wild punches.
Down fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Merkel jabs Down right on the nose. Down blinks but takes it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Down throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Merkel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Merkel scores with a jab.
Down throws a shot from downtown. Merkel moves away and avoids it.
Down shoots in for a takedown but Merkel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Merkel thuds a left hand into Down's body.
Down looks gassed!
Merkel lands a left and a right that send Down crashing to the mat, dazed. Merkel thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Kevin Down has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Merkel sends Down crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Merkel is motioning to the referee to let Down up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Down is holding his hands too far apart here. Merkel throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Down is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Armin Merkel!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Mack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes into the arena with Mushroomhead blaring out of the sound system. Mack has chosen DMX (Ruff Ryders Anthem) as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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215 lbs
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214 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Decent boxing
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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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jim Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jim Mack!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Skip Squint and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mack takes one to the side of the head.
Mack throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Mack will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mack lands a jab to the head.
Mack takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Mack misses with a hook.
Donk. Jones catches Mack right on the button with a cross.
Mack defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Mack sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Jones misses.
A shot to de liver by Jones. Beautiful body shot.
Jones throws a series of punches but Mack moves out of range.
Mack throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones throws a series of strikes that have Mack backpedaling.
Jones connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mack. Mack circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Good shot there by Jones.
Jones with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mack to score with a decent uppercut.
Jones staying out of range there.
Mack steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Mack uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jones shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mack napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jones working the head with strikes.
Mack is trying to control Jones's posture but Jones avoids it.
Jones lands an elbow.
Jones sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Mack is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Mack dodges the ground and pound from Jones.
Mack is trying to improve his position.
Jones is trying to get an arm triangle but Mack is defending well.
Mack manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Jones passes to full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mack in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Jones punching from mount but Mack doing a good job of avoiding damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mack can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jones is landing with some decent strikes but Mack is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mack tries to buck Jones off but he can't manage it.
Jones has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jones dominating with strikes here.
Mack is bucking up trying to escape but Jones cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Jones throws some wild stikes that Mack manages to avoid easily.
Jones swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Mack is now in Jones's guard. A big mistake from Jones there, giving up the dominant position!
Mack is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
Mack throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mack loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mack missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mack lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jones has his foot on Mack's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mack works his way back into a safe position though.
Jones pushes Mack off and scrambles back to his feet.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Mack is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Mack swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jones counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jones postures up.
Mack wants to sweep but no luck.
Mack is working an open guard so Jones takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mack scores with a takedown into Jones's guard.
Mack postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mack stands up from guard. Let's bang!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mack tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Mack's shoulder, as Mack tries to avoid the shot.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mack darts in and clinches Jones up against the cage.
Mack lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Mack lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jones or not.
Mack lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Mack tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mack lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jones can't get the takedown.
A left hand lands to the body for Mack.
Mack lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mack lands with a light punch inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mack scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head.
Mack lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from Mack.
Mack lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A shot in the inside from Mack.
Mack throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mack lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mack lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Jones dominated that round.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mack looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Mack uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mack connects with a single shot there.
Jones swings for the body but Mack moves out of range.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jim Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mack has time to react.
Mack smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jones misses with a hook.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice sprawl there from Mack as Jones shoots in.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mack connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Mack was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mack misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Jones throws a one two combo.
Mack darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jones moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mack with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mack.
Jones kicks Mack off and gets to his feet.
Jones closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mack did well to prevent Jones getting side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones stops Mack from getting back to his feet.
Jones is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mack trying to control from the bottom.
Mack tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mack moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jones with a nice head shot there.
Mack is looking to sweep but instead, Jones has passed into half guard.
Jones seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mack manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mack works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones postures up.
Mack tries to strike from the bottom.
Mack controlling Jones's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mack looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Mack wants to stand up but Jones is controlling him.
Mack working a defensive guard here.
Jones is in close to Mack's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jones swings for the body but Mack moves out of range.
Jones scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mack doesn't seem bothered though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mack tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Mack uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Mack swinging wilding here.
Jones stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jones listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mack.
Mack misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mack misses with a few strikes there.
Mack lands with a hook. Jones tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Mack saw that one coming.
Mack is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jones's half guard.
Mack thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Jones keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jim Mack will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Mack 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.
Mack shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mack can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mack throws a big right hand that misses.
Mack is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jones looking for a guillotine here but Mack defends easily.
Jones throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mack escapes and throws Jones's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mack working the head and body with strikes.
Mack lands a decent elbow from side control.
Jones taking a bit of punishment here - Mack scoring with strikes.
Mack looks up at the clock and then as Jones takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mack smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Mack cracks Jones with a big right hand but Jones just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Jones is working to avoid the ground and pound but Mack connects with a decent elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones tries to improve position but can't.
Mack working the ground and pound from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mack working the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mack working the body and head with strikes.
Jones tries to buck Mack off but Mack is having none of it.
Mack lands a nice forearm strike.
Mack landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Mack scoring with punches from side control.
Mack works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Mack working the body and head with strikes.
Mack grinds an elbow into Jones's temple.
Mack scores with punches from side control.
Jones takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Mack scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mack is working Jones over with some ground and pound from side control.
Mack lands a few punches from side control.
Jones taking punishment in the form of punches.
Jones takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Jones throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Mack in side control, throwing shots but Jones defends.
Jones manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mack's best efforts.
Mack looks to land a strike but Jones avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Mack must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jones is looking for a triangle but Mack pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones has momentary wrist control but Mack slips an elbow through the middle.
Mack lands a couple of digs.
Mack passes Jones's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jones on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mack takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mack lands with a punch from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Mack comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mack has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Mack!
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