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DEC 60: Kincaid vs Langston PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cedric Berisha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drew Petrie (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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270 lbs
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Counter striker
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Basic striking
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cedric Berisha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Drew Petrie!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Eliza Hachem and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Berisha moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Petrie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A left and a right from Petrie both land. Nice combination.
Berisha lands with an uppercut that bounces Petrie off the cage and back into rage.
It looks like Drew Petrie has been cut.
Petrie connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Berisha's hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrie dives in and grabs Berisha's left leg, looking for a takedown. Berisha pushes down on Petrie's head and hops out.
Berisha misses with the combination.
Berisha uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Petrie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Berisha is fending him off so far but Petrie persists. Nope, Berisha circles away and we're back to standing.
Berisha throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Petrie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Berisha drops Petrie with a beautiful combination! Petrie stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Berisha is looking for the KO!
Petrie slips a jab and a cross from Berisha.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrie lands a body shot.
Berisha leaves Petrie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cedric Berisha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drew Petrie.
Petrie falls off balance throwing a combination
and Berisha counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Petrie dodges the punch combination from Berisha.
Petrie falls off balance throwing a combination
and Berisha counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Petrie! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cedric Berisha!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elion Mamumbo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronny Darko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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245 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Elion Mamumbo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ronny Darko!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Skip Squint and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darko moves away from the strike by Mamumbo.
Darko drives through and clinches with Mamumbo against the cage.
Darko prevents Mamumbo from breaking the clinch.
Darko taking a breather.
Darko receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Mamumbo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mamumbo takes a knee to the side of the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mamumbo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Darko lands a knee to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Darko putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mamumbo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mamumbo is breathing heavily.
Darko lands a good knee to the midsection. Mamumbo won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Darko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Darko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Darko stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Darko connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mamumbo's face.
Darko putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mamumbo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Darko will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mamumbo up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darko lands an elbow inside.
Darko scores with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Darko.
Darko crunches a lovely knee into Mamumbo's ribcage.
Mamumbo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mamumbo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Darko crunches a lovely knee into Mamumbo's ribcage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Darko obliges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Darko lands an elbow that stopped Mamumbo in his tracks for a moment.
Darko working Mamumbo over with knees to the body.
Darko working Mamumbo over with knees to the body.
Darko landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Darko unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Darko lands a knee to the body.
Darko utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Darko landing knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Darko.
Knees in the clinch landing for Darko.
Darko effectively controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darko lands a good knee to the midsection. Mamumbo won't want to take too many of those.
Darko scores with a knee to the head.
Darko using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mamumbo takes a knee to the side of the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Darko obliges.
Darko with a knee to the head.
Mamumbo being controlled against the cage.
Mamumbo misses with the head strike.
Darko putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mamumbo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Darko unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mamumbo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Darko working Mamumbo over with knees to the body.
Darko scores with a knee to the head.
Darko lands a knee to the head.
Darko landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Darko landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Darko lands a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Darko.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darko lands a good knee to the midsection. Mamumbo won't want to take too many of those.
Darko working Mamumbo over with knees to the body.
Darko landing knees to the body.
Darko connects with a knee to the head.
Darko unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mamumbo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Darko lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mamumbo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mamumbo tries to work over Darko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Darko lands a nice elbow.
Darko pressing his opponent against the cage.
Darko crunches a lovely knee into Mamumbo's ribcage.
Mamumbo managing to block the knees to the body from Darko.
Darko tries a knee to the head but Mamumbo blocks it.
Mamumbo tries to score a body lock takedown but Darko shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elion Mamumbo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Darko landing knees to the body.
Mamumbo wants to get back to striking at distance but Darko won't allow it.
Darko lands a nice knee to the body.
Darko lands a good knee to the midsection. Mamumbo won't want to take too many of those.
Mamumbo wants to get back to striking at distance but Darko won't allow it.
Darko landing knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darko effectively controlling the action here.
Darko landing knees to the head.
Darko lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Darko utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Darko.
Darko unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mamumbo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Darko connects with a knee to the head.
Darko lands a knee to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Mamumbo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Darko utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Darko prevents the takedown attempt.
Knees to the body from Darko.
Darko connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mamumbo's face.
Knees in the clinch landing for Darko.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Knees in the clinch landing for Darko.
Darko using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mamumbo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mamumbo tries to break the clinch but Darko is controlling the position.
Darko crunches a lovely knee into Mamumbo's ribcage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronny Darko dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Mamumbo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Darko. That one must have hurt.
Darko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mamumbo waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Darko.
Good standup being displayed there by Mamumbo as he connects with a hook.
Mamumbo throws a right and a left that Darko avoids nicely.
Darko scores with a punch to the head.
Mamumbo fails with the takedown.
Darko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mamumbo's calf.
Darko scores with a leg kick.
Darko scores with a spinning back kick!
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!
Mamumbo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Elion Mamumbo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Darko - that will leave a mark!
Darko darts in and clinches Mamumbo up against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Darko lands an elbow inside that Mamumbo shrugs off.
Darko stalling the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamumbo is trying to drag Darko to the mat but Darko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mamumbo tries to throw a body punch but Darko avoids it by throwing Mamumbo back against the cage.
Darko lands an elbow just above Mamumbo 's eye.
It looks like Elion Mamumbo has been cut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Darko obliges.
Darko stalling against the cage.
Darko landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Darko lands a nice knee to the body.
Darko crunches a lovely knee into Mamumbo's ribcage.
Ronny Darko seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Darko controlling the action here for a moment.
Darko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Darko gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Darko unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Darko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darko dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Darko with a knee to the head.
Darko lands a good knee to the midsection. Mamumbo won't want to take too many of those.
Darko unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mamumbo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mamumbo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Darko just leaning against Mamumbo, taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ronny Darko.
Mamumbo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mamumbo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Darko rushes Mamumbo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mamumbo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Darko gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elion Mamumbo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Darko stalling.
Darko with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Darko lands a knee to the head.
Darko lands a knee to the head.
Mamumbo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Darko is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Darko with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mamumbo avoiding damage as Darko throws knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Darko has Mamumbo pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamumbo managing to block the knees to the body from Darko.
Mamumbo looking for a takedown.
Darko putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mamumbo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Darko landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mamumbo is trying to force a seperation but Darko has the dominant position.
Darko working Mamumbo over with knees to the body.
Darko lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A head punch on the inside from Mamumbo fails to land.
Darko working Mamumbo over with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Darko obliges.
Mamumbo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Darko landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Darko using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mamumbo tries to circle away but Darko has him pinned against the cage.
Darko working Mamumbo over with knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mamumbo as Darko tries to tie him up.
Mamumbo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Darko has him pressed against the cage.
Darko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Come on Mamumbo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Darko obliges.
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.
Darko landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Darko lands a nice knee to the body.
Darko's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Darko obliges.
Darko keeps control of Mamumbo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Darko putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mamumbo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mamumbo working hard to break the clinch.
Darko manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Darko utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Darko gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mamumbo.
Darko landing knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronny Darko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Elion Mamumbo's cut.
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!
Mamumbo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Darko closes the distance and pushes Mamumbo back into the cage.
Mamumbo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Darko is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Darko lands a good knee to the midsection. Mamumbo won't want to take too many of those.
A knee to the head by Darko.
Darko unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Darko lands a good knee to the midsection. Mamumbo won't want to take too many of those.
Darko is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Darko landing knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Darko prevents Mamumbo from breaking the clinch.
Darko working Mamumbo over with knees to the body.
Darko is pressed up against the cage. Mamumbo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Darko down to the mat. Darko avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Darko throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mamumbo's head.
Mamumbo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Good leg kick by Darko there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Darko throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darko forces Mamumbo back against the cage and clinches.
Darko dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Mamumbo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Darko unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mamumbo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Darko landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Darko with a knee to the head.
Darko stalling the fight.
Darko lands a nice elbow.
Mamumbo is trying to break free.
Darko lands a good knee to the midsection. Mamumbo won't want to take too many of those.
Darko is pressed up against the cage. Mamumbo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Darko down to the mat. Darko avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elion Mamumbo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Darko pushes Mamumbo up against the cage in a clinch.
Darko avoiding damage.
Darko working Mamumbo over with knees to the body.
Mamumbo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Darko walks away with a smile on his face. Mamumbo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mamumbo shoots in but no luck this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darko lands a nice looking body shot.
Darko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mamumbo, pushing him back against the cage.
Darko putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mamumbo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Darko lands a knee to the head.
Darko scores a nice knee to the body.
Darko is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mamumbo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Darko connects with a knee to the head.
Darko is pressed up against the cage. Mamumbo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Darko down to the mat. Darko avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Darko fakes the leg kick and cracks Mamumbo in the body.
Darko throws a head kick that misses.
Darko gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mamumbo preventing the sweep.
Mamumbo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mamumbo stops Darko from standing up.
Mamumbo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamumbo trying to control the position from guard on top but Darko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Darko is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mamumbo stopping the sweep attempt from Darko.
Darko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mamumbo manages to get himself to full guard.
Darko trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mamumbo's guard.
Mamumbo striking off his back but it's not causing Darko any problems.
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.
Darko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mamumbo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mamumbo 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.
Elion Mamumbo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mamumbo looking for subs off his back but Darko has passed one foot through into half guard.
Darko is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mamumbo is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ronny Darko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Darko winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 25:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 25:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronny Darko!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sho Kazuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Child (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sho Kazuki has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sho Kazuki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Child!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Hugh Johnson and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Child moves out of range of the strikes.
Kazuki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Child moves away.
Kazuki throws a hook but Child avoids it easily.
Kazuki misses with a few strikes there.
Child staying out of range there.
Some wild striking there from Kazuki.
Sho Kazuki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Child looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Child is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Child wants to pass the guard but Kazuki is keeping the position.
Child throwing strikes from guard but Kazuki blocks nicely.
Child thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kazuki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Child is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Child with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kazuki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Child gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Child wants to control from the top but Kazuki keeps moving.
Kazuki had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Child is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Kazuki Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Child's back instead.
Kazuki is breathing heavily.
Child trying to control the hands but Kazuki won't let him.
Child trying to survive by controlling the hands.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Child rolls, trying to escape but Kazuki keeps control of the position.
Child manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kazuki's guard. Nice work there by Child.
Child drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kazuki looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kazuki looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kazuki!
Kazuki tries for a kimura but Child is defending well.
Child gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Child missing with punches from the bottom.
Kazuki is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Child is trying to control but Kazuki passes into side control!
Child is trying to get back to his feet.
Kazuki decides to stand back up. Kazuki steps back and let's Child get back to his feet.
Kazuki tests Child's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Kazuki misses the target.
Kazuki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazuki lands with a nice combination. Child backs away looking to recover.
Kazuki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Child misses with a straight left.
Sho Kazuki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kazuki lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kazuki just misses with a punch to the body.
Kazuki throws a big shot that misses.
Kazuki misses with the combination.
Kazuki misses with a straight right.
Kazuki misses the jab.
A punch combination from Kazuki misses.
Child drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
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!
Child avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sho Kazuki dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Child lands a nice shot that snaps Kazuki's head back.
Kazuki moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Child tries for a takedown but Kazuki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Child misses with a jab, cross combination.
Child drops his hands momentarily and Kazuki takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kazuki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Child moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kazuki misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jab, jab by Kazuki - just one landing.
Some wild striking there from Kazuki.
Kazuki just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Child gets a takedown into half guard.
Kazuki tries to get to full guard but Child has control of the leg.
Kazuki has one foot on Child's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Child tries to close the distance and clinch but Kazuki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kazuki with a nice cross.
Child keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kazuki.
Kazuki throws a series of punches but Child avoids them all with ease.
Child shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kazuki manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Child got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kazuki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Child has managed to get both his arms back between Kazuki's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Child stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kazuki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kazuki working for a triangle but Child defends it easily.
Kazuki keeping full guard, as Child tries to pass.
Child avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kazuki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Child can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazuki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Child defends well.
Child scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kazuki working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Child has passed into half guard!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kazuki wants to improve his position but Child is controlling well.
Child wants to pass the guard but Kazuki is defending well.
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.
Child wants to get back to his feet.
Kazuki gets back to full guard.
Child wants to pass the guard but Kazuki is keeping the position.
Kazuki had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Child is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Kazuki Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Child's back instead.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Child trying to control the hands but Kazuki breaks the grip.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sho Kazuki dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kazuki scores with a body shot.
Child moves out of range as Kazuki strikes.
Child moves away from the strike by Kazuki.
No joy there for Kazuki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sho Kazuki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kazuki misses with an uppercut. Child saw that one coming.
Kazuki misses with an uppercut. Child saw that one coming.
Child scores a takedown into full mount!
Kazuki tries to reverse the position but Child maintains control.
Child scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Kazuki is working to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kazuki holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Child tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Child lands a big elbow.
Child lands a big elbow.
Child landing strikes, looking to finish!
Child trying to control but Kazuki is having none of it.
Kazuki is working to get back to half guard.
Child throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Child is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Kazuki has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Kazuki!
Kazuki trying to control but Child is working from the bottom.
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.
Kazuki gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kazuki throws a series of punches but Child moves out of range.
Kazuki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kazuki blocks a head kick by Child.
Kazuki fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kazuki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Child slips a jab from Kazuki.
Child shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kazuki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Child moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Child closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kazuki did well to prevent Child getting side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Child wants to stand up but Kazuki has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Child wants to control but Kazuki is keeping him busy.
Kazuki is trying to get back to full guard.
Child looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kazuki kicks Child off and gets back to his feet.
Kazuki stuffs the takedown attempt from Child. Child gets slowly back to his feet.
Kazuki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Child takes one to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kazuki throws a series of punches but Child avoids them all with ease.
Kazuki throws a lazy right hand but Child sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mike Child has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kazuki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Child.
Child shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kazuki as he avoids it easily.
Sho Kazuki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Child.
Kazuki looks to score with a jab to the body but Child is just out of range.
Child fails with a takedown attempt.
Kazuki scores with a body shot.
Child showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kazuki.
Kazuki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Child.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mike Child.
I think Kazuki 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sho Kazuki!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Familia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Baker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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205 lbs
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215 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown 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
9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Chris Familia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Baker!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Skip Squint and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baker misses with a looping right.
Familia misses the jab.
Baker misses with a straight right.
Familia throws a right and a left that Baker avoids nicely.
Familia works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
It looks like Frank Baker has been cut.
Familia throws a jab but it's blocked by Baker.
Familia scores with a punch to the head.
Chris Familia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Familia works the jab nicely.
Baker darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Familia wants to get back to full guard.
Familia manages to get to full guard.
Baker trying to control the position from guard on top but Familia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baker cracks Familia with a solid left hand.
Baker content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Baker won't allow Familia to sweep him here.
Familia working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Baker.
Familia keeping moving, preventing Baker from controlling successfully.
Baker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker thows a big elbow that misses.
Familia really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Baker tries to free his leg and advance position but Familia is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Baker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Baker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Familia looking for a sweep. Not yet Familia, not yet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Familia stuffs the takedown attempt from Baker. Baker gets slowly back to his feet.
Familia looks to throw the jab but Baker is out of range.
Familia cracks Baker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Baker drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Familia wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Baker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Baker landing with the ground and pound.
Baker working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Familia's head.
Baker thows a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baker trying to control the position from guard on top but Familia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baker is working Familia over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Familia will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Familia is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Familia is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Baker reverses the position - he's now on top in Familia's guard.
Familia wants to sweep but no luck.
Baker is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Familia has momentary wrist control but Baker slips an elbow through the middle.
Familia lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Baker!
Familia postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Baker looks a forlorn figure.
Familia working Baker over with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Familia has hold of Baker's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Baker manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Familia is breathing heavily.
Familia throwing strikes here but Baker is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Baker keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Familia with shots to the head and body - Baker looks very uncomfortable down there.
Familia trying to control but Baker is having none of it.
Familia lands a nice shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baker is in all sorts of trouble here.
Baker is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Baker manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Familia is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Familia with shots to the head and body - Baker looks very uncomfortable down there.
Familia working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Baker is squirming around, avoiding Familia's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Familia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Baker's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Familia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baker.
Baker shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Familia is trying to defend but Baker finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Baker blocks the strikes from Familia.
Baker lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Familia gets full guard.
Familia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Baker manages to get himself to full guard.
Familia wants to pass the guard but Baker is keeping the position.
Baker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Familia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker has his foot on Familia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Familia works his way back into a safe position though.
Familia 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.
Familia throws a strike but Baker rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Baker with a nice head shot there.
Familia throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Familia lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Baker!
Baker wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Familia.
Familia has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Baker's face.
Familia prevents Baker from getting the reversal.
Familia lands with some strikes.
Baker is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Familia unloading with bombs!
Baker is wriggling around trying to escape.
Familia wants to finish this one by submission but Baker is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Familia.
Baker keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Baker manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baker is pressing down on Familia's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Familia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Familia is working Baker over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Familia got a little sloppy there for a moment and Baker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Familia has managed to get both his arms back between Baker's legs - danger averted.
Familia slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Familia advances nicely into full mount.
Baker can't escape the position.
Familia working for a submission but Baker is keeping him at bay.
Baker is bucking up trying to escape but Familia cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Familia prevents Baker from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Familia is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Baker can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Familia scoring with strikes but Baker is staying in there.
Baker is trying to escape the mount.
Familia lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Familia goes for an armbar but Baker turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Baker.
Baker won't allow Familia to sweep him here.
Baker wants to control from the top but Familia keeps moving.
Baker is working Familia over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Familia is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Baker tries to get to full guard but Familia has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Familia dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Frank Baker's cut.
That's time! Familia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Familia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baker.
Familia misses with a hook.
Baker ducks under a wild hook from Familia.
Baker looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Familia works his way to full guard. Good work.
Familia wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Familia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Baker's guard.
Familiais looking to pass into half guard but Baker pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Baker is in guard.
Chris Familia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Baker stopping the sweep attempt from Familia.
Baker working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Familia's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Baker content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Familia escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Baker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Baker keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Familia's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker distracts Familia with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Baker with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Baker working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Baker landing some decent shots from guard.
Baker stopping the sweep attempt from Familia.
Baker distracts Familia with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Familia wants to sweep but no luck.
Baker is in close to Familia's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Baker postures up and lands a big shot to Familia's brow.
Baker postures up and lands a big shot to Familia's brow.
Baker is in close to Familia's body, working some short punches and elbows.
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.
Baker scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Familia lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Baker!
Baker is trying to escape the mount.
Familia pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Baker manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Baker tries to get to full guard but Familia has control of the leg.
Familia moves nicely into side control.
Familia 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Familia misses with the ground and pound.
Baker sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Familia wants to pass the guard but Baker is defending well.
Baker is looking for a sweep. Familia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Familia uses his free foot to push down on Baker's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Baker.
Baker working to try and regain half guard.
Familia looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Familia throws some wild stikes that Baker manages to avoid easily.
Familia punching from mount but Baker doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Baker blocking the ground and pound.
Familia misses with a head shot.
Familia trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Familia looking to finish with strikes here!
Familia throwing strikes here but Baker is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Familia lands a heavy elbow.
Baker is wriggling around trying to escape.
Frank Baker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Familia looking to finish with strikes here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Baker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Familia 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 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Familia!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alan Shepard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lesnar comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Enae Volare Mezzo kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Fedor Lesnar is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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270 lbs
4 - 4 - 1 |
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285 lbs
4 - 5 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Alan Shepard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Fedor Lesnar!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Steve Erwin and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shepard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shepard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shepard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shepard misses with a jab, cross combination.
No joy there for Shepard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shepard drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lesnar is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Shepard blocks the strikes from Lesnar.
Lesnar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lesnar lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Shepard!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar working for a guillotine from mount but Shepard is in no mood to give up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shepard tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lesnar looking to finish with strikes here!
Lesnar throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Lesnar throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lesnar looking to control but Shepard is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lesnar throws some wild stikes that Shepard manages to avoid easily.
Lesnar misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Lesnar looking to ground and pound but Shepard is blocking nicely.
Shepard is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Lesnar wants to control the pace but Shepard is squirming around nicely.
Poor strikes thrown by Lesnar there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Shepard on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shepard tries to get out of the position.
Shepard suckers Lesnar into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Shepard is now in Lesnar's guard!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar controls Shepard momentarily but Shepard frees himself.
Lesnar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lesnar stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lesnar wants it to stay on the feet.
Lesnar closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lesnar lands in his opponent's guard.
Lesnar looking to sit in guard and control but Shepard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lesnar looking for a sweep. Not yet Lesnar, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lesnar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lesnar looks gassed!
Shepard stopping the sweep attempt from Lesnar.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shepard sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Lesnar dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Shepard misses with a takedown
and Lesnar counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lesnar misses with a takedown attempt
and Shepard counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Lesnar's guard now.
Lesnar has control of Shepard's left arm, preventing Shepard from doing any damage.
Lesnar is trying to control the position but Shepard postures up.
Shepard stopping the sweep attempt from Lesnar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar seems keen to control Shepard's posture.
Lesnar is trying to keep Shepard in close.
Lesnar has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lesnar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.
Lesnar is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Shepard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shepard shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lesnar manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Shepard tries to free his leg and advance position but Lesnar is retaining full guard.
Lesnar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lesnar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shepard is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lesnar is breathing heavily.
Lesnar had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Shepard is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Lesnar Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Shepard's back instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar wants to control but Shepard is keeping busy.
Shepard is really stuck here.
Shepard covering up well under a series of strikes from Lesnar.
Shepard covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Shepard just trying to survive but Lesnar is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Shepard manages to escape to a better position under a series of strikes. Lesnar is now in side control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lesnar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shepard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shepard with a poor takedown
and Lesnar counters with a stiff right hand.
Lesnar tries to clinch up
and Shepard counters with a one-two to the body.
Shepard shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lesnar 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.
Lesnar looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Shepard puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alan Shepard dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Shepard gets a takedown into half guard.
Lesnar works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lesnar trying to strike off his back.
Lesnar wants to sweep here but Shepard controlling him for the moment.
Lesnar controls Shepard momentarily but Shepard frees himself.
Lesnar has Shepard pulled in close to control his posture.
Lesnar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shepard trying to control the position from guard on top but Lesnar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shepard being controlled here momentarily.
Lesnar is trying to keep Shepard in close.
Alan Shepard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lesnar is trying to hold Shepard in close to prevent damage but Shepard has managed to pass into half guard.
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.
Shepard is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lesnar looking for submissions off his back.
Shepard trying to control the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lesnar is trying to maintain the position but Shepard is very close to passing his half guard.
Lesnar tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Lesnar trying to control here.
Shepard prevents Lesnar from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lesnar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lesnar misses with a takedown
and Shepard counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Shepard forces his way into half guard.
Lesnar trying to get back to full guard but Shepard takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lesnar is trying to escape the mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alan Shepard showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Shepard 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alan Shepard!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hajime Susumu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomasz Kowalski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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157 lbs
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150 lbs
6 - 0 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hajime Susumu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Tomasz Kowalski!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, John Mangel and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Kowalski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice sprawl there from Susumu as Kowalski shoots in.
Kowalski shoots for a double leg takedown but Susumu sprawls well. He's pushed Kowalski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kowalski has a takedown stuffed.
Hajime Susumu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomasz Kowalski.
Kowalski tries to clinch but Susumu is having none of it.
Susumu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Susumu drives through and clinches with Kowalski against the cage.
Susumu has Kowalski pressed against the cage, preventing Kowalski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Susumu trying to control the position but instead, Kowalski has worked for underhooks and has pushed Susumu into the cage.
Kowalski tries to pull guard but Susumu won't allow it.
Kowalski has had enough of the clinch but Susumu keeps him there for the moment.
Kowalski has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Susumu is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Susumu.
Susumu trying to control the position but instead, Kowalski has worked for underhooks and has pushed Susumu into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Susumu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Susumu breaks the clinch.
Susumu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Susumu wants it to stay on the feet.
Kowalski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Susumu wants to clinch up but Kowalski keeps it at a distance.
Susumu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kowalski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kowalski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Susumu takes the fight into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kowalski blocks a body shot from Susumu.
Susumu struggles to land a body shot inside as Kowalski controls his hands.
Susumu misses with a punch to the body.
Susumu looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Susumu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Susumu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kowalski counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kowalski.
Susumu looking for a guillotine here but Kowalski defends easily.
Susumu had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Kowalski is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Susumu Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Kowalski's back instead.
Susumu is breathing heavily.
Susumu trying to control.
Kowalski is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kowalski trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Kowalski is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Susumu off. It looks like it's working - Susumu slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Kowalski displaying calm under pressure there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kowalski fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski misses with a takedown attempt - Susumu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Susumu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kowalski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Susumu scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tomasz Kowalski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kowalski stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Susumu.
Susumu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Susumu as Kowalski shoots in.
Susumu lands a nice shot that snaps Kowalski's head back.
Susumu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski shoots in for a takedown but Susumu shows good takedown defense.
Susumu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kowalski drops his hands momentarily and Susumu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Susumu throws a head kick but Kowalski moves out of range.
Susumu tries to land a front kick but Kowalski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kowalski pushes Susumu up against the cage in a clinch.
Kowalski dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Susumu manages to break the clinch.
Kowalski shoots in and drives through. Susumu sprawls well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kowalski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Susumu defends it nicely.
Susumu lands with an overhand left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hajime Susumu dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Susumu lands a head kick. Kowalski smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Susumu misses with a body kick.
Kowalski throws a body punch but Susumu moves out of range.
Kowalski throws a lazy right hand but Susumu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kowalski moves away from the strike by Susumu.
Kowalski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Susumu takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The fight stays on the outside here - Susumu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kowalski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tomasz Kowalski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Susumu closes the distance and clinches.
Susumu leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski wants a takedown.
Susumu stalling.
Kowalski has Susumu pressed against the cage.
Kowalski taking a breather.
Kowalski managing to block the knees to the body from Susumu.
Susumu tries a body shot but Kowalski blocks it.
Kowalski managing to block the knees to the body from Susumu.
Kowalski tries to pull guard but Susumu holds him up against the cage and eventually Kowalski drops back down to his feet.
Susumu slows down the pace here.
Kowalski tries to score a body lock takedown but Susumu shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hajime Susumu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomasz Kowalski.
Susumu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kowalski.
Kowalski scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kowalski is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Kowalski catches Susumu right on the button with a cross.
Kowalski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Susumu is fending him off so far but Kowalski persists. Nope, Susumu circles away and we're back to standing.
Kowalski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Susumu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kowalski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Susumu but Susumu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Susumu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kowalski.
Susumu feints and then cracks Kowalski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kowalski down.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Susumu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kowalski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Susumu as he avoids it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Susumu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Susumu.
A nice leg kick lands there from Susumu.
Susumu clinches.
Susumu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kowalski doesn't manage to clinch there - Susumu circles away.
Susumu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kowalski avoids the head kick by Susumu.
Susumu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kowalski shoots in and drives through. Susumu sprawls well.
Kowalski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kowalski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Susumu as he jumps to the side.
Kowalski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Susumu works Kowalski's body with a nice hook.
Kowalski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Susumu. No joy for Kowalski on that attempt.
Kowalski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Susumu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kowalski somewhat.
Susumu wants to clinch.
Susumu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hajime Susumu dominated that second round.
That's time! Susumu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A head kick misses from Susumu.
Kowalski thuds a left hand into Susumu's body.
Susumu throws a body kick that misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Susumu, right into the meat.
Kowalski scores with a one two! Susumu had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kowalski's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Susumu throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kowalski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Susumu scores with the left hand. Kowalski knows he should have avoided that one.
Kowalski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Susumu pinned against the cage. Susumu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Susumu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski forces Susumu back against the cage and clinches.
Susumu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Some bone on bone action there as Kowalski checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hajime Susumu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kowalski closes the distance and clinches.
A hook to the body from Susumu.
Susumu content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kowalski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Susumu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Susumu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kowalski scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kowalski works his way into full mount!
Kowalski avoids the attempt from Susumu to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Susumu working to try and regain half guard.
Susumu sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Susumu moves into full guard.
Kowalski drops back looking for a leg! Susumu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Susumu manages to kick Kowalski off! Kowalski jumps back into Susumu's guard.
Kowalski won't allow Susumu to sweep him here.
Susumu looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kowalski has picked Susumu up and slammed him! Susumu can't keep hold of the triangle and Kowalski manages to pass to side control!
Kowalski passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Susumu!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Susumu looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Susumu looking very determined here, making life difficult for Kowalski.
Susumu is trying to stand back up.
Kowalski keeps control of the position as Susumu tries to break free.
Hajime Susumu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Susumu is working hard here to advance position.
Kowalski avoiding Susumu 's attempts to control his hands.
Tomasz Kowalski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kowalski misses with a punch to the head.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Kowalski's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Kowalski looking for the RNC.
Kowalski doesn't have the hooks in and Susumu manages to turn into his guard.
Kowalski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Susumu controls the pace.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kowalski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Susumu but Susumu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Susumu connects with a solid leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tomasz Kowalski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Susumu 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hajime Susumu!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Whizzer Oz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by All My Life. 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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163 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Whizzer Oz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Man!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Hugh Johnson and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Man.
A jab from Oz does it's job there.
Nice body punch from Oz.
Oz takes a swing at Man's ribcage but misses.
A combination from Oz does no damage.
Oz throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Man misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Oz stuffs the takedown.
Whizzer Oz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Man.
Nice shot by Oz.
It looks like Joe Man has been cut.
Man takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
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!
Oz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Man looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Check out the look on Oz's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Man is looking for a sweep.
Man manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man is looking for a kimura but Oz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Man to get the leverage.
Man looks gassed!
Man perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Oz throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Oz kicks off Man and gets to his feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Oz!
Oz gets the takedown into side control.
Man is trying to get back to half guard.
Man taking a bit of punishment here - Oz scoring with strikes.
Oz decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Donk. Oz catches Man right on the button with a cross.
Oz looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Man looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Oz postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Man to stand up.
Oz drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Man takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Oz scores with punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Man is looking for a sweep.
Oz lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Man down.
Oz trying to control the action but Man is working from the bottom.
Man is looking to regain half guard here but Oz keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man tries to control but Oz manages to take his back.
Oz tries to keep control of the position but Man is staying busy.
Oz landing with strikes.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Man is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Oz.
Oz connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Man to escape the position.
Man tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Oz putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Man is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oz tries to control but Man wriggling away.
Oz raining down shots from the mount!
Man is trying desperately to improve position.
Man wants to control but Oz is having none of it.
Oz connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oz is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Oz landing shots from mount.
Oz landing shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Whizzer Oz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Man'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.
Oz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Oz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Man sprawls well. Man wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Oz gets slowly back to his feet.
Man doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Oz counters with a one-two to the body.
Oz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Man tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Man takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Man taking a bit of punishment here - Oz scoring with strikes.
Oz staying calm.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Oz working the head and body with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oz connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Man some visible discomfort.
Man tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Oz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Man gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Man works his way to full guard. Good work.
Man is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Man working a defensive guard here.
Whizzer Oz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Oz lands a couple of elbows.
Man working for a triangle but Oz defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man wants to control the position but Oz says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Oz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Man taking some punishment here, with Oz in his half guard.
Man is trying to stand up here but Oz is controlling him well.
Man is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Oz scores with a couple of nice shots.
Oz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Man is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Oz scores with a couple of nice shots.
Oz drops an elbow to the side of Man's head.
Oz tries to stand and escape but Man is controlling the position.
Man looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man wants to control but Oz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Oz connects with a nice short shot to Man's temple.
Oz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Oz prevents Man from improving his position.
It looks like Oz is going to stand back up.
Oz controlling the action here.
Man moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Oz tries to free his leg and advance position but Man is retaining full guard.
Man manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Oz manages to get himself to full guard.
Man won't allow Oz to sweep him here.
Oz keeping moving, preventing Man from controlling successfully.
Man with a flurry of punches that miss.
Man tries to free his leg and advance position but Oz is retaining full guard.
Man prevents Oz from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Whizzer Oz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joe Man's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Oz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Man moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Man misses with a takedown
and Oz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Man won't be happy with that.
Oz working the head with strikes.
Oz working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Man tries to buck Oz off but Oz is having none of it.
Oz lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Man down.
Man is not content to let Oz control the position.
Oz decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Oz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oz misses with a wild combination.
Oz throws a right and a left that Man avoids nicely.
Man looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Man closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Man is working to tighten is grip on Oz's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Oz has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Man is really squeezing tight and eventually Oz passes out! Man breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Joe Man!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Josef Gobbels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Svenson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva has chosen Sepultura -- Arise as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Josef Gobbels had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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199 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Josef Gobbels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Svenson Silva!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Eliza Hachem and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gobbels fakes the leg kick and cracks Silva in the body.
A jab from Gobbels finds it's way through Silva's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gobbels lands with a shot to the body.
Silva looks gassed!
Silva slips under a jab.
Gobbels drops Silva with a big left hand! Silva is injured, injured bad! Gobbels jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josef Gobbels!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daley Bornstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tazki Tazki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bornstein kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Men at Work - Land Down Under. 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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300 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Daley Bornstein!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tazki Tazki!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Steve Erwin and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tazki throws a series of punches but Bornstein avoids them all with ease.
Tazki looks to land a combination but Bornstein avoids it well.
Bornstein jabs Tazki right on the nose. Tazki blinks but takes it well.
It looks like Tazki Tazki has been cut.
Bornstein showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tazki.
Bornstein avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tazki has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bornstein avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bornstein defending well as Tazki loads up on a big left hand.
Bornstein throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tazki looks to land a combination but Bornstein avoids it well.
Tazki walks into a jab.
Bornstein changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tazki 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!
A big left from Bornstein misses.
Bornstein dodges the punch combination from Tazki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tazki throws a one two combo.
It looks like Daley Bornstein has been cut.
Bornstein avoids the body shot from Tazki.
Bornstein rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tazki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tazki gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bornstein drops Tazki with a beautiful combination! Tazki stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bornstein is looking for the KO!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bornstein misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bornstein connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Tazki! He's out on his feet! Bornstein rushes in and drops Tazki with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Daley Bornstein!
Daley Bornstein retains his super heavyweight title!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aidan Kincaid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Langston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Langston acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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BJJ Blue 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
11 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Aidan Kincaid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Langston!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Bruno Hogan and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Langston defending well as Kincaid loads up on a big left hand.
Kincaid throws a lazy right hand but Langston sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A leg kick checked by Kincaid.
Langston avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Langston looks to score with a jab to the body but Kincaid is just out of range.
Langston throws a hook to the side of Kincaid's head but Kincaid sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Langston dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kincaid. That did some damage!
Langston scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Joe Langston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kincaid wants to clinch.
Langston closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Langston thows a body shot but no joy.
Kincaid wants to clinch.
Langston tries a head kick but it misses.
Langston getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kincaid avoids the body shot from Langston.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Langston swats away the attempt to clinch by Kincaid.
Kincaid throws a hook but Langston blocks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Langston misses the target.
Langston swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Langston connects with the punch.
Langston misses with a series of wild punches.
Kincaid fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kincaid is looking to clinch.
A combination from Langston does no damage.
Kincaid ducks under a wild hook from Langston.
Langston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kincaid circles away quickly and effectively.
Kincaid gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kincaid looking to throw knees to the head but Langston is blocking nicely.
The referee calls for Langston to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kincaid breaks from the clinch.
Kincaid tries to close the distance and clinch but Langston swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kincaid takes a swing at Langston's ribcage but misses.
Kincaid scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
It looks like Joe Langston has been cut.
Langston wants to land a leg kick but Kincaid is out of range.
Langston scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kincaid takes a kick to the side of the head.
Langston looks to land a right hand but Kincaid moved out of range.
Kincaid tries to clinch up.
Kincaid takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kincaid avoids a punch combination nicely.
Langston cracks Kincaid with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kincaid is looking to clinch but Langston is avoiding it.
Kincaid tries to close the distance and clinch up but Langston swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Langston misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Langston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kincaid.
Kincaid uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Langston.
A head kick from Langston lands but Kincaid takes it in his stride.
Kincaid fails with an attempt to clinch.
Langston throws a nice looking combination but Kincaid bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Langston swats away the attempt to clinch by Kincaid.
Kincaid blocks a head kick by Langston.
Kincaid tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kincaid fails in his attempt to clinch.
Langston misses with a looping left.
Langston slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Langston throws a solid leg kick but Kincaid takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Langston.
Jab by Kincaid.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Langston pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Langston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Langston looks to land a right hand but Kincaid moved out of range.
Kincaid scores with a nice strike.
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!
Some bone on bone action there as Kincaid checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Langston finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Langston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kincaid.
Kincaid moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kincaid connects with a single shot there.
That has opened up Joe Langston's cut even more.
Langston throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kincaid counters with a huge left! Langston is in big trouble! He's backing up but Kincaid isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Langston from any more damage. A dominating finish by Kincaid!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aidan Kincaid!
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