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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vincent White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Shaun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shaun has chosen The Soviettes - "#1 Is Number Two" as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Counter striker
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vincent White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mark Shaun!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shaun tries to clinch but White is having none of it.
White throws a right and a left that both miss.
White fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Shaun sprawls well initially but White persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Shaun blocking the ground and pound attempt from White.
White sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shaun defending well though.
White is taking a breather. Shaun says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
White is trying to control. Shaun wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Shaun regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from White.
Shaun is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shaun is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
White cracks Shaun with a solid left hand.
Shaun keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
White postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Shaun working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. White doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. White manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
White trying to control but Shaun is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaun trying to control the position.
Shaun is looking for a triangle but White pushes his legs off easily.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as White accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
White throws and elbow that misses. Shaun uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in White's guard. Nice move by Shaun!
White is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shaun wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
Shaun wants to pass the guard but White is keeping the position.
Shaun preventing the sweep.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Shaun defending well as White loads up on a big left hand.
White fails with a takedown attempt.
Shaun fakes a jab and throws a low kick but White checks it well.
Shaun stuffs the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaun rushes White and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Shaun pulls guard successfully.
Shaun is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
White trying to control but Shaun is working from the bottom.
Shaun controlling the position.
White trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
White throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shaun works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
White wants to control from the top but Shaun keeps moving.
Shaun is pulling down on White's head. It's preventing any offense from White, at least for the moment.
White missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
White tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shaun was well out of range. Poor timing from White.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
White ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shaun moves away.
Shaun instigates a clinch.
White tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vincent White. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shaun pulls guard.
White loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shaun is working an open guard so White takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
White scores a takedown into full mount!
Shaun wants to hold on but White pushes him away.
White looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
White is landing with some decent strikes but Shaun is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
White putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
White looking to control but Shaun is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
White is breathing heavily.
Shaun wants to hold on but White pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent White dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
White fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shaun manages to avoid it.
White fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shaun manages to avoid it.
Shaun closes the distance and clinches.
Shaun jumps guard.
White throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shaun works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
White has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Shaun working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. White doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. White manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
White lands a couple of digs.
White in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shaun looking to hit a scissor sweep but White is one step ahead there.
Shaun is trying to keep White in close.
White with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Shaun is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shaun is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
White is looking to advance position but Shaun has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
White swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
White throws a strike from the bottom but Shaun uses the opportunity to take his back.
Shaun gets his hands free as White looks to control.
Shaun has the hooks in. White is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
White grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Shaun.
White biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
White is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Shaun gets his way!
You can see the frustration on White's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
White trying to control the hands but Shaun breaks the grip.
White tries to roll but Shaun sticks to his back.
Shaun is looking for the choke from the back position but White is controlling his hands well.
Shaun is looking to control White but White is wriggling around and keeping busy.
White showing good submission defense here.
Shaun is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaun is hanging on to White's back as he tries to escape.
White holding both Shaun 's hands and preventing any damage.
White defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Shaun doesn't have the hooks in and White manages to turn into his guard.
Shaun 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.
White lands a couple of elbows.
White scoring with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
White is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Shaun had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. White is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Shaun Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take White's back instead.
Shaun is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Shaun gets his hands free as White looks to control.
White turns into Shaun and is now in his guard.
White cracks Shaun with a solid left hand.
White postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vincent White overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
White throwing strikes but missing.
Shaun keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Shaun showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
White catches Shaun with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Shaun avoids the body shot from White.
White scores with a hook to the body. Shaun takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
White swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
White ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shaun moves away.
White tries for a takedown but Shaun sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Shaun darts in and clinches White up against the cage.
White is trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shaun is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
White tries to pull guard but Shaun holds him up against the cage and eventually White drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vincent White. That's going to take a lot out of him.
White tries for a takedown. No joy.
Shaun manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
White preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White postures up in Shaun's guard and throws a big left but Shaun blocks it.
Shaun looking for a guillotine here but White defends easily.
White looking to pass the guard.
White got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shaun has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, White has managed to get both his arms back between Shaun's legs - danger averted.
Shaun is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
White pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shaun is keeping the position for now.
White is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaun 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.
White throwing strikes but missing.
Shaun keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully.
White is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
White thows a big elbow that misses.
Shaun is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
White works over Shaun with some ground and pound from guard.
White pushes down on Shaun's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Shaun is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but White pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shaun manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
White got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shaun has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, White has managed to get both his arms back between Shaun's legs - danger averted.
White in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
White throwing strikes from guard but Shaun blocks nicely.
White works over Shaun with some ground and pound from guard.
White trying to control but Shaun is working from the bottom.
Shaun controlling White's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White throws a strike but Shaun rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Shaun decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Shaun stuffs the takedown attempt from White. White gets slowly back to his feet.
White looks to score with a jab to the body but Shaun is just out of range.
White jabbing away but nothing is landing.
White feints and as Shaun raises his hands in defense, White changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Shaun comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shaun has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Shaun!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Down (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Motta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Down comes into the arena with 311 Down blaring out of the sound system. Roger Motta will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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286 lbs
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259 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin Down!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Roger Motta!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, John Mangel and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Down misses with an uppercut. Motta saw that one coming.
Motta swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Down lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Motta misses with the combination.
Down shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Down was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Motta tries to hold on but Down pushes him away.
Motta is looking to improve his position but Down isn't that keen on the idea.
Down looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Motta 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.
Motta tries to get to full guard but Down has control of the leg.
Down is looking for a kimura but Motta is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Down to get the leverage.
Down trying to mount his opponent but Motta defends it.
Motta tries to get to full guard but Down has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Motta is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Down pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Motta looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Down seems to be working for a kimura but Motta defends the submission attempt.
Motta is trying to control but can't.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Down.
Motta regains half guard.
Motta looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Motta looking for submissions off his back.
Motta actively working from the bottom here.
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.
Motta looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Motta looks gassed!
Motta looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Down works his way into side control.
Motta is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Down is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Motta is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Motta sneaks back into half guard.
Down knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Motta on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Down wants to work for an arm triangle but Motta is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Motta is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Down pulls his head out easily.
Motta is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Down pulls his head out easily.
Motta looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Motta manages to get to full guard.
Down drops back, looking for a kneebar! Motta looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Motta looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Motta!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Down wants to control but Motta postures up.
Down on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Down tries to get out of the position.
Down tries to bench press Motta off him but Motta keeps the position.
Motta is working to tighten is grip on Down's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Down has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Motta is really squeezing tight and eventually Down passes out! Motta breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Roger Motta!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Slade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Demarcco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jason Slade has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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216 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Slade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Christopher Demarcco!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Slade.
Slade shoots in looking for a takedown. Demarcco tries to sprawl out of it but Slade keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Demarcco manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Demarcco has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Slade finds it's way round the side to connect with Demarcco's head.
Demarcco is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Demarcco tries to clinch up but Slade circles away and keeps his distance.
Slade scores with a jab to the head.
A combination from Slade does no damage.
Slade looks to land a combination but Demarcco avoids it well.
Demarcco takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Slade.
Jason Slade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slade jabs Demarcco right on the nose. Demarcco blinks but takes it well.
Slade lands an overhand right.
Slade goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Slade misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slade throws a hook but Demarcco avoids it easily.
Slade throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Slade lands a nice looking body shot.
Demarcco tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Slade paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Demarcco tries to clinch up.
Slade lands a jab-cross combination.
Slade looks to throw the jab but Demarcco is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Demarcco.
Demarcco ducks right into an uppercut from Slade.
Demarcco moves out of range of the strikes.
A shot to de liver by Slade. Beautiful body shot.
Slade is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Demarcco.
Demarcco keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Slade scores with a sloppy right hand. Demarcco should have avoided that one.
Demarcco gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slade throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slade avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Slade loads up on a big right hand but Demarcco slips the punch.
Demarcco takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Slade misses with a two punch combination.
Slade cracks Demarcco with an open hand slap.
Slade circles away from the clinch attempt.
Demarcco moves in looking to clinch but Slade pushes him off.
Slade misses with a hook.
Demarcco wants to clinch up but Slade keeps it at a distance.
Demarcco tries to clinch but Slade is having none of it.
Slade digs a good hook to Demarcco's body.
Slade smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Demarcco slips a jab and a cross from Slade.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demarcco gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Demarcco takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Slade avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Slade keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd cheers as Slade lands an impressive looking overhand right. Demarcco doesn't seem phased though.
Demarcco takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Demarcco slips under a jab from Slade.
Demarcco doesn't manage to clinch there - Slade circles away.
Demarcco tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Slade listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Slade uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A big left from Slade misses.
Slade is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Demarcco tries to clinch up.
Slade keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slade misses with an uppercut.
Slade scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Slade cracks Demarcco with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Slade misses with a hook. Demarcco ducked under it nicely.
Demarcco clinches up with Slade and pushes him back against the cage.
Slade is working for takedown but Demarcco is calmly controlling the position for now.
Demarcco has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Slade fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Slade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice elbow from Demarcco.
It looks like Jason Slade has been cut.
Slade tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Demarcco just stands there and leans against the cage.
Demarcco with a knee to the head.
Demarcco lands an elbow that stopped Slade in his tracks for a moment.
Demarcco unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Slade is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Demarcco holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Demarcco continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Demarcco landing knees to the body.
Demarcco lands a knee to the head.
Jason Slade's cut is getting worse.
Demarcco landing knees to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Demarcco obliges.
Nice elbow from Demarcco.
Slade is rocked!
Demarcco lands a big knee! That's hurt Slade! Oh, he's all over the place! Demarcco lands another knee that sends Slade to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christopher Demarcco!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Doc Patterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and EF Hutton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doc Patterson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Doc Patterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, EF Hutton!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Damien Edna and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hutton on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hutton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Patterson throws a series of punches but Hutton moves out of range.
Hutton takes a swing at Patterson's ribcage but misses.
Hutton connects with a solid leg kick.
EF Hutton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hutton wants to clinch.
Patterson misses with a two punch combination.
Patterson tries to keep at a distance but Hutton has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hutton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hutton digs a right hand into Patterson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Patterson's gas tank.
Patterson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hutton pushes Patterson off looking to stand but Patterson dives back in and keeps control.
Hutton kicks Patterson off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hutton closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hutton tries to stand and escape but Patterson is controlling the position.
Patterson works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hutton stopping the sweep attempt from Patterson.
Hutton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Patterson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Patterson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Patterson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hutton is aware though and is defending well.
Hutton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Patterson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Patterson trying to control the position.
Patterson has Hutton pulled in close to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hutton would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Patterson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hutton has passed into side control.
Hutton throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Patterson is trying to get back to half guard.
Patterson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Patterson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hutton working the ground and pound but Patterson is defending the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hutton in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Patterson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hutton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Patterson is just content to waste time from the top position. Hutton takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Patterson prevents Hutton from getting back to his feet.
Patterson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hutton is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Patterson, into his guard.
Hutton chips away with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hutton throws and elbow that misses. Patterson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hutton's guard. Nice move by Patterson!
Patterson prevents Hutton from getting back to his feet.
Patterson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Patterson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hutton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hutton keeping full guard, as Patterson tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but EF Hutton will probably get the nod.
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.
Patterson checks a low kick from Hutton.
Patterson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Patterson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Patterson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Patterson wants to control but instead Hutton manages to regain half guard.
Hutton looks like he's trying to stand up.
Patterson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hutton is trying to stand.
Patterson is stalling here. Hutton is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Patterson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hutton has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Hutton working the strikes but Patterson uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Hutton winds up and cracks Patterson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Patterson trying to control from the bottom.
Hutton is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Hutton throwing shots but Patterson is blocking nicely.
Hutton is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Patterson is trying to control but can't.
Patterson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Patterson.
Patterson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
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.
Patterson wants to sweep but no luck.
Hutton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hutton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hutton wanted to stand there but Patterson had control of the position.
Patterson wants to sweep here but Hutton controlling him for the moment.
Patterson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hutton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Patterson is on top in guard.
Patterson stops Hutton from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patterson sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Patterson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hutton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Patterson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hutton is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Patterson is really struggling to control Hutton but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hutton is looking to stand up but Patterson isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Patterson tries for a takedown but Hutton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Patterson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Doc Patterson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Patterson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hutton keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doc Patterson dominated that second round.
That's time! Patterson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Hutton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Patterson pinned against the cage. Patterson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Patterson looks to land a combination but Hutton avoids it well.
Doc Patterson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hutton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hutton avoids the body shot from Patterson.
A chopping leg kick lands by Patterson.
Hutton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hutton shoots in but Patterson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No joy there for Patterson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A head kick misses from Hutton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hutton doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Patterson counters with a straight right hand.
Doc Patterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of EF Hutton.
Hutton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Patterson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Patterson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A lazy left from Patterson finds it's target.
Hutton misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patterson throws a sloppy head kick and Hutton moves out of range easily.
Patterson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hutton drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hutton shoots and misses
and Patterson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Patterson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hutton takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Patterson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Patterson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Patterson misses with a series of wild punches.
An inside leg kick lands from Patterson.
Patterson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Patterson.
Patterson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Patterson is keen to just control but Hutton is a slippery customer.
Patterson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
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!
Patterson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Patterson controlling the pace for now.
You get the feeling that Hutton really doesn't like being in this position too much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patterson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Hutton in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Patterson tries to control but Hutton wriggling away.
Patterson controlling his opponent.
Hutton defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Patterson.
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.
Hutton wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Patterson.
Hutton squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Hutton taking shots to the head.
Patterson wants to finish this one by submission but Hutton is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Patterson.
Patterson has hold of Hutton's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hutton manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
And that's the end of the fight!
Doc Patterson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Patterson 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 29:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doc Patterson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Peekay Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mo Riggins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Peekay Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mo Riggins!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Damien Edna and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riggins throws a jab when Williams was well out of range.
Williams slips a jab and a cross from Riggins.
Williams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Riggins throws out the jab.
Williams moves forwards but Riggins connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Riggins throws a hook but Williams blocks it.
Riggins scores with a jab.
It looks like Peekay Williams has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Riggins misses the target.
Williams connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Riggins lands a left and a right that send Williams crashing to the mat, dazed. Riggins thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Williams is rocked!
Williams is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riggins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Williams moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Oh Williams is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Riggins thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Riggins knocks Williams out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mo Riggins!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Devan Pratt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clark Channel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pratt comes to the cage accompanied by Static X (Destroyer). Devan Pratt could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Clark Channel's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Devan Pratt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Clark Channel!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Summer Carpenter and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Channel throws a right hand that Pratt ducks under and follows up with a left that Pratt also avoids with ease.
Channel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pratt.
Donk. Pratt catches Channel right on the button with a cross.
Channel throws a head kick that misses.
Pratt changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Channel looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Pratt prevents Channel from escaping the position.
Pratt grinds an elbow into Channel's temple.
Channel throws Pratt to one side and escapes!
Pratt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pratt tests Channel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Channel lunges at Pratt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pratt's hand.
It looks like Devan Pratt has been cut.
Channel lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
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!
Channel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A punch combination from Channel misses.
Channel lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Pratt falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Clark Channel!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Timo Silakka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davis has chosen Rancid-Last one to Die as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Timo Silakka has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Timo Silakka!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nate Davis!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Steve Erwin and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Davis is defended easily by Silakka.
Davis lands a lovely overhand right.
Silakka misses with a few strikes there.
Davis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Silakka counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Davis has his takedown stuffed
enabling Silakka to counter with a crisp jab.
Silakka throws a push kick but Davis slaps the foot to one side.
Silakka checks a leg kick nicely.
Davis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Silakka counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Davis! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timo Silakka!
Timo Silakka retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerlach Rutger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roberto Gracie could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Gerlach Rutger's chin.
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Roberto Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Gerlach Rutger!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Bruno Hogan and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rutger scores with a takedown into Gracie's guard.
Rutger in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rutger is one step ahead there.
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Rutger is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Gracie Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Rutger's back instead.
Rutger showing good submission defense here.
Gracie looking to break Rutger's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Rutger remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gracie will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Gracie is riding his opponent, not letting Rutger buck him off.
Gracie looking for the choke but no joy.
Rutger preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gracie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutger breaks Gracie's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Rutger wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Rutger scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rutger preventing the sweep.
Rutger is in close to Gracie's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gracie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rutger.
Rutger distracts Gracie with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rutger with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Rutger controlling him for the moment.
Rutger trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rutger accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rutger working some strikes from top position.
Rutger got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rutger has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Rutger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Rutger working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rutger trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie trying to control the position.
Rutger pushes down on Gracie's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Rutger is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rutger drops an elbow to the side of Gracie's head.
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. Rutger connects with a nice short shot to Gracie's temple.
Rutger sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gracie defending well though.
Rutger trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away.
Gracie gets full guard.
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Rutger pushes his legs off easily.
Gracie has his foot on Rutger's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rutger works his way back into a safe position though.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rutger's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rutger thows a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rutger with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rutger wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Rutger connects with a couple of short punches.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rutger working some strikes from top position.
Rutger with a nice head shot there.
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Rutger pushes his legs off easily.
Rutger landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rutger gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rutger is in close to Gracie's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerlach Rutger dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rutger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
Gracie thows a body shot but no joy.
Rutger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gracie lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rutger at a distance.
Gracie scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rutger takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rutger avoids the body shot from Gracie.
Gracie misses with a double jab.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rutger moves away.
Rutger drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rutger keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gracie's head.
Rutger must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rutger accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rutger works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rutger working Gracie over with strikes.
Rutger is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rutger working the head and body with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Rutger working over Gracie with some ground and pound. Gracie looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rutger working over Gracie with some ground and pound. Gracie looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gracie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rutger.
Gracie has hold of Rutger's hands but Rutger slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nice strikes from Rutger there.
Rutger scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gracie is trying to maintain the position but Rutger is very close to passing his half guard.
Rutger wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Gerlach Rutger has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.
Rutger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rutger doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rutger manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rutger's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rutger passes into half guard.
Rutger working Gracie over with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutger is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rutger is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rutger throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rutger lands a nice short elbow.
Rutger lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rutger with the ground and pound but Gracie uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Gracie manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Rutger is desperately trying to improve his position but Gracie has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Gracie looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Rutger gets back to half guard.
Gracie wants to control but Rutger is keeping him busy.
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rutger gets back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rutger looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Rutger keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerlach Rutger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Rutger scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gracie is looking to control Rutger's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?
Rutger takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rutger's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rutger's back!
Rutger breaks Gracie's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Rutger throws and elbow that misses. Gracie uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rutger's guard. Nice move by Gracie!
Rutger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Rutger controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
Gracie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rutger is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rutger has escaped and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rutger manages to get himself to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rutger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rutger throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Rutger is keeping the position.
Rutger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Rutger keeps moving.
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rutger pulls Gracie in to control the position.
That's two 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.
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Rutger gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rutger trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gracie swings for the body but Rutger moves out of range.
Gracie scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rutger moves into full guard.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Rutger looking for a sweep. Not yet Rutger, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutger keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Rutger throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rutger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gracie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rutger was well out of range. Poor timing from Gracie.
Rutger avoids the body shot from Gracie.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up with Rutger, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes Rutger against the cage but Rutger circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rutger closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gracie to the mat! Gracie manages to get full guard.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rutger scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rutger's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rutger stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
Rutger scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rutger scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rutger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rutger avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rutger preventing the sweep.
Rutger scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rutger's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gracie working for submissions but it's allowed Rutger to get to half guard.
Roberto Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gerlach Rutger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Still in half guard, Rutger seems content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gerlach Rutger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rutger 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerlach Rutger!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Karlmann Friedhelm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hassan i Sabbah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Sabbah's choice of entrance music: War Dogs. 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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25
195 lbs
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187 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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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
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Karlmann Friedhelm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hassan i Sabbah!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Hugh Johnson and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Friedhelm looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sabbah trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Friedhelm postures up in Sabbah's guard and throws a big left but Sabbah blocks it.
Friedhelm drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Friedhelm jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Friedhelm trying to control but Sabbah is working from the bottom.
Friedhelm is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Friedhelm looking to pass the guard.
Sabbah has Friedhelm pulled in close to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Friedhelm trying to control the position from guard on top but Sabbah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sabbah steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Friedhelm.
Friedhelm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Friedhelm.
Sabbah slips under a jab from Friedhelm.
Friedhelm lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sabbah backs up against the cage.
Friedhelm circles away from the clinch attempt.
Friedhelm avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Friedhelm takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sabbah lands with a hook. Friedhelm tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Friedhelm steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sabbah.
Friedhelm slips under a jab from Sabbah.
Sabbah fails in his attempt to clinch.
Friedhelm moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sabbah swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hassan i Sabbah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sabbah lands a head kick. Friedhelm smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sabbah thumps Friedhelm with a low kick.
Hassan i Sabbah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Friedhelm takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sabbah scoring well with a low kick there.
Friedhelm is breathing heavily.
Friedhelm throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Friedhelm gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sabbah moves into range and clinches up with Friedhelm.
Sabbah working aggressively here.
Sabbah scores with a hook to the body.
Sabbah lands a right hand.
Sabbah pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Friedhelm scores with a nice right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sabbah looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Friedhelm throws a nice looking combination but Sabbah bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Friedhelm throws a looping overhand right but Sabbah ducks down to avoid it.
A big right from Sabbah misses.
Sabbah looks to land a left hand but Friedhelm moved out of range nicely.
Friedhelm lands a slapping body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Friedhelm scores with a four punch combination!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sabbah tries to clinch but Friedhelm is having none of it.
Sabbah misses with a hook. Friedhelm ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Friedhelm throws a jab but it's blocked by Sabbah.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Friedhelm!
Sabbah cracks Friedhelm with a good jab.
Sabbah looks to throw the jab but Friedhelm is out of range.
Sabbah works over Friedhelm's head and body with a nice combination.
Sabbah swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sabbah wants to clinch up but Friedhelm keeps it at a distance.
Sabbah avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Friedhelm tests Sabbah's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sabbah scores with a body shot.
Sabbah misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sabbah tests Friedhelm's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Friedhelm throws out a loose jab but Sabbah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Friedhelm staying out of range there.
Sabbah showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Friedhelm.
Sabbah looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Friedhelm misses with a jab, cross combination.
Friedhelm tries to move into range but Sabbah moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Friedhelm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sabbah was well out of range. Poor timing from Friedhelm.
Sabbah closes the distance and pushes Friedhelm back into the cage.
Friedhelm is looking to control Sabbah's arms but Sabbah gets an underhook and turns him. Now Friedhelm has his back to the cage.
Friedhelm misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sabbah working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Friedhelm is trying to maintain a safe position but Sabbah gets an underhook and turns Friedhelm into the cage.
Sabbah with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sabbah lands a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Sabbah.
Friedhelm working aggressively here.
Sabbah misses with the head strike.
Sabbah is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sabbah lands an uppercut.
Sabbah pushes Friedhelm back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Friedhelm on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Friedhelm lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sabbah backwards.
Sabbah's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Friedhelm scores with a jab to the head.
A punch combination from Friedhelm misses.
Friedhelm bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sabbah is trying to get back to half guard.
Sabbah regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hassan i Sabbah dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Friedhelm throws a one two combo.
Sabbah misses with a few strikes there.
Sabbah moves forwards but Friedhelm connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Friedhelm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sabbah.
A swing and a miss from Sabbah.
Sabbah works over Friedhelm's head and body with a nice combination.
Friedhelm with a jab.
Friedhelm jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sabbah misses with a looping left.
Sabbah takes one to the chin there.
Friedhelm on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sabbah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sabbah takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sabbah takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Friedhelm fails to land the takedown.
Friedhelm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Friedhelm connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sabbah's hands.
Sabbah throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Friedhelm fails with a takedown attempt.
Friedhelm is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Decent striking displayed by Sabbah there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabbah takes a swing at Friedhelm's ribcage but misses.
Friedhelm scores with a one two! Sabbah had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sabbah gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sabbah looks to land a combination. Friedhelm sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sabbah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Friedhelm moves away.
Friedhelm lands with a cross.
Friedhelm drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sabbah throws a looping overhand right but Friedhelm ducks down to avoid it.
A nice combination there by Friedhelm.
Sabbah takes a jab right on the kisser.
Friedhelm moves out of range of the strikes.
Sabbah moves in looking to clinch but Friedhelm pushes him off.
Friedhelm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sabbah moves away.
Friedhelm is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sabbah's half guard.
Friedhelm throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sabbah is pressing down on Friedhelm's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Friedhelm wants to pass the guard but Sabbah is keeping the position.
Friedhelm prevents Sabbah from getting back to his feet.
Friedhelm is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Friedhelm thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sabbah avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Friedhelm stops Sabbah from standing up.
Friedhelm in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Friedhelm tries to free his leg and advance position but Sabbah is retaining full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sabbah can do anything to dispel that myth.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Friedhelm swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabbah digs a good body shot into Friedhelm's ribs.
Friedhelm ducks under a wild hook from Sabbah.
Friedhelm scores with a one two! Sabbah had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sabbah misses with a looping left.
A big left from Sabbah misses.
Friedhelm ducks under a wild hook from Sabbah.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sabbah.
Friedhelm takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Friedhelm ducks under a wild hook from Sabbah.
Friedhelm misses the shot to the body.
Sabbah throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Friedhelm.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karlmann Friedhelm. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sabbah lands a right hook to the body.
Friedhelm ducks under a wild hook from Sabbah.
A punch combination from Sabbah misses.
Friedhelm misses with a two punch combination.
Sabbah throws a sloppy head kick and Friedhelm moves out of range easily.
Friedhelm takes a swing at Sabbah's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sabbah gets a clinch.
Friedhelm tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sabbah tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Friedhelm's elbow.
Sabbah lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Friedhelm or not.
Sabbah keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Friedhelm's efforts to push away.
A short left from Sabbah.
Sabbah digs a right hand underneath Friedhelm's ribcage. Friedhelm let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Friedhelm goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A looping hook to the body misses from Friedhelm. Sabbah does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sabbah misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Friedhelm misses with an uppercut. Sabbah saw that one coming.
Friedhelm fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Friedhelm uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Friedhelm lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sabbah defending well as Friedhelm loads up on a big left hand.
Sabbah just misses with a punch to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sabbah with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Friedhelm to score with a decent uppercut.
Sabbah is looking to slow Friedhelm down with leg kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Friedhelm throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Friedhelm misses with a double jab.
Sabbah misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hassan i Sabbah showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Sabbah doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A combination from Sabbah does no damage.
Nice body punch from Sabbah.
Friedhelm darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Friedhelm connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sabbah throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice body punch from Friedhelm.
Friedhelm dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sabbah swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Friedhelm counters with a stiff right hand.
Friedhelm throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Friedhelm takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Friedhelm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sabbah moves away.
Friedhelm scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sabbah has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sabbah misses with a straight right.
Friedhelm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sabbah was well out of range. Poor timing from Friedhelm.
Sabbah on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Friedhelm blocks a low kick nicely.
Friedhelm tries to bum rush Sabbah with a series of wild strikes but Sabbah uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sabbah gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Friedhelm.
Friedhelm looks to land a left hand but Sabbah moved out of range nicely.
Karlmann Friedhelm is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Friedhelm fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabbah throws a jab but it's blocked by Friedhelm.
Sabbah swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Friedhelm.
Friedhelm misses with a series of wild punches.
Friedhelm keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Friedhelm scores with a punch to the head.
Sabbah lands with an overhand left.
Friedhelm misses with an uppercut.
Friedhelm circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sabbah looks to score with a jab to the body but Friedhelm is just out of range.
Friedhelm works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Donk. Friedhelm catches Sabbah right on the button with a cross.
No joy there for Friedhelm, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sabbah throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Friedhelm misses with a few strikes there.
Friedhelm moves away from the strike by Sabbah.
Friedhelm is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sabbah's half guard.
Friedhelm looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Friedhelm trying to control the action but Sabbah is working from the bottom.
Sabbah trying to control here.
Sabbah makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sabbah.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Friedhelm has gone for a leg lock! Sabbah slips out almost immediately though and dives into Friedhelm's guard.
Friedhelm looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sabbah wants to stand but Friedhelm is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sabbah controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sabbah trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Karlmann Friedhelm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Friedhelm is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sabbah defends well.
Friedhelm looking to control.
Sabbah really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Friedhelm. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sabbah trying to control the position from guard on top but Friedhelm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hassan i Sabbah is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Friedhelm is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sabbah defends well.
Sabbah avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karlmann Friedhelm showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sabbah has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hassan i Sabbah!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jones might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Mushroomhead. Stone has chosen Metallica (Stone Cold Crazy) as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jim Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Stone!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Donatello Bradman and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stone.
Jones throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Stone waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Jones.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Stone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones connects with a looping right hand.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stone lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Stone throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Stone thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Stone.
Stone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stone lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stone moves away.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stone listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jones connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones scores with a punch to the head.
Stone avoids a kick to the body.
Jones takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stone takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones ducks right into an uppercut from Stone.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stone.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Stone throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
A big right from Stone misses.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Stone.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Stone connects with a nice looking jab.
Jones swinging wilding here.
Stone walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jones.
Stone drops his hands momentarily and Jones takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jones lunges at Stone with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stone's hand.
Stone looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jones defending well as Stone loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones works Stone's body with a nice hook.
Stone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Stone bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jones's head.
A punch lands to the side of Jones 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Stone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones thows a body shot but no joy.
Stone swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones lands with a nice body punch.
Stone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stone throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stone lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stone moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jones thuds his shin into the meat of Stone's side.
A punch combination from Stone misses.
Stone lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jones lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jones displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone jabs at Jones's body.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stone.
Jones moves away from the strike by Stone.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jones connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stone throws a combination that misses
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jones - that will leave a mark!
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
A good leg kick by Jones.
Jones scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stone doesn't seem bothered though.
Stone lands a jab to Jones's midsection.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Stone moves out of range easily.
Jones slips a straight right by Stone.
Stone swinging wilding here.
Stone swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stone misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone misses with a wild combination.
Stone misses with a combination
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
A big left from Stone misses.
A good leg kick by Jones.
Stone misses with a series of wild punches.
Stone paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stone.
Stone might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jones tests Stone's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stone misses the jab.
Jones throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stone counters with a nice body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stone moves away from the strike by Jones.
Stone fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stone thuds his right hand into Jones's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jim Jones will probably get the nod.
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.
Stone bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jones's head backwards.
Stone misses with a series of wild punches.
Stone misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
James Stone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jones throws a combination that misses
and Stone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stone lands a two punch combo.
Stone rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jones takes one on the button.
Stone ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Danga de danga de dang - Stone scores with a four punch combination!
Stone throws a series of strikes that have Jones backpedaling.
Stone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Jones on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jones falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stone counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Stone lands with an uppercut that bounces Jones off the cage and back into rage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Jones throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stone misses with a body shot.
Stone stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Stone.
Stone misses with a combination
and Jones counters with a left and a right that stings Stone.
Stone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Stone misses with a looping right.
Stone checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jones walks into a stiff left hand from Stone.
Stone uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jones has time to react.
Jones misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jones throws a series of punches but Stone moves out of range.
Stone thows a body shot but no joy.
Stone swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jones.
Jones throws a combination that misses
and Stone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Stone.
Nice jab there from Stone.
Jones waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Stone.
Jim Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stone throws a combination that misses
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice cross by Stone.
Jones thows a body shot but no joy.
Stone looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jones shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Good work by Stone as he checks the leg kick.
Stone connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jones's hands.
Stone takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Stone thuds his right hand into Jones's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stone fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stone scores with a jab to the body.
Nice jab there from Jones.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Stone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good shot there by Stone.
Stone throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Stone.
Stone lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jones sizes up Stone with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stone.
Jones throws a series of strikes that have Stone backpedaling.
Stone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stone circles away quickly and effectively.
Stone thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stone looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stone throws out a powerful jab.
Stone misses with a straight right.
Stone scores with a three punch combo!
Jones looks to land a right hand but Stone moved out of range.
Stone thows a body shot but no joy.
Good shot there by Stone.
Stone checks a leg kick.
Stone lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Stone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jones misses with a double jab
and Stone counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Stone.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stone fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jones looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stone lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stone moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stone lands a nice looking body shot.
Stone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jones has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stone scores with a jab.
Stone lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stone connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stone misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Stone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
No joy there for Stone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stone connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stone throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Stone throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stone looks to land a combination. Jones sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jones misses with a double jab
and Stone counters with a series of strikes. Jones will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stone throws a one two combo.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Stone missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stone lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Stone's head but Stone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jones slips under a jab.
Stone throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Stone scores with a three punch combo!
Jones throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Stone.
Jones scores with a punch to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone lands a glancing blow to the side of Jones's head.
Jones with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stone to score with a decent uppercut.
Jones throws a leg kick but Stone sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Stone misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stone blocks a head kick by Jones.
Jones dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stone. That did some damage!
Stone avoids the head kick by Jones.
Stone looks to land a combination. Jones sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stone.
Stone throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stone lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Jones falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Stone to counter with a crisp jab.
Stone slips a straight right by Jones.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones moves out of range as Stone strikes.
Stone is working the combinations to good effect here.
Jones drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone swinging wilding here.
Stone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Stone.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones ducks right into an uppercut from Stone.
Stone thows a body shot but no joy.
Good standup being displayed there by Stone as he connects with a hook.
Stone loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stone.
Jones lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stone throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A nice combination there by Stone.
Stone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stone.
Jones connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stone momentarily.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Jones might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Stone misses its intended target.
Jones throws a lazy head kick
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stone.
Jones tests Stone's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Stone. That snapped Jones's head back.
Stone takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Stone scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stone.
Stone paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jones.
Jones throws a lazy head kick
and Stone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones moves out of range as Stone strikes.
Stone lands a two punch combo.
Stone throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stone swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stone misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a combination
and Stone counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Stone fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jones on the side of the head.
Jones cracks Stone with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Stone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Stone swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jones counters with a head kick. That will keep Stone thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Stone ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Stone.
Stone lands a nice shot to the body.
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!
Stone connects with a right hand. Jones shakes it off.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
A left and a right from Stone both land. Nice combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stone misses with a double jab.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Decent striking displayed by Stone there.
A cross from Stone lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Stone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stone has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Stone!
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