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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Manny Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phi Cho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Manny Pacquiao has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Manny Pacquiao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Phi Cho!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Damien Edna and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cho changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pacquiao looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Pacquiao sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Pacquiao is looking for a sweep. Cho is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pacquiao on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pacquiao tries to get out of the position.
Cho perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cho wants to free his trapped foot but Pacquiao is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cho content to control rather than advance.
Cho misses with a head shot. Pacquiao uses the momentum to regain guard.
Cho is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cho is fighting to break Pacquiao's control of his arms but Pacquiao is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cho stays in close to Pacquiao's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cho with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cho loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pacquiao keeping moving, preventing Cho from controlling successfully.
Pacquiao looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cho slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Pacquiao keeping moving, preventing Cho from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pacquiao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cho was well out of range. Poor timing from Pacquiao.
Cho fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
It looks like Manny Pacquiao has been cut.
An inside leg kick from Pacquiao misses.
Pacquiao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cho fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pacquiao sprawls well initially but Cho persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao won't allow Cho to pass to mount.
Cho should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Pacquiao looks like he's trying to stand up.
Cho is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cho tries to pass to full mount but Pacquiao defends it.
Cho is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Pacquiao is looking to control Cho's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pacquiao avoid being mounted?
Cho is looking to advance position but Pacquiao won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Cho closes the distance and clinches.
Pacquiao breaks from the clinch.
Cho misses with a looping left.
A punch lands to the side of Pacquiao 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pacquiao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pacquiao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cho drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Pacquiao tries to buck Cho off but Cho is having none of it.
Cho decides to stand back up. Cho steps back and let's Pacquiao get back to his feet.
Cho tries to clinch up.
Cho is looking to clinch but Pacquiao is avoiding it.
Pacquiao throws a leg kick but Cho moved away.
Cho checks a low kick from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao keeps the fight on the outside.
Manny Pacquiao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cho is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cho takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cho fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pacquiao misses with a kick to the body.
Cho tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pacquiao paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice cross by Pacquiao.
Phi Cho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cho blocks a head kick by Pacquiao.
Cho closes the distance and pushes Pacquiao back into the cage.
Pacquiao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Cho.
Cho stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cho keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pacquiao's efforts to push away.
Cho is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pacquiao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pacquiao circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cho wants to clinch.
Pacquiao lands a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phi Cho dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manny Pacquiao's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pacquiao slips under a jab.
Cho is looking to clinch.
Pacquiao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cho fails with an attempt to clinch.
Manny Pacquiao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cho avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cho drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Pacquiao regains half guard.
Pacquiao is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cho wants to free his trapped foot but Pacquiao is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cho is thwarting Pacquiao's attempts to control the position.
Cho perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cho looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao manages to get to full guard.
Cho wants to control from the top but Pacquiao keeps moving.
Pacquiao working a defensive guard here.
Cho trying to control the position from guard on top but Pacquiao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cho showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cho wants to pass the guard but Pacquiao is keeping the position.
That's two 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.
Pacquiao is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cho slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Pacquiao tries to bench press Cho off him but Cho keeps the position.
Pacquiao struggling a bit here.
Pacquiao takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Cho in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Cho trying to control the action but Pacquiao is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao is trying to get back to half guard.
Cho trying to control the position but Pacquiao is working away.
Cho is staying tight to Pacquiao's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Cho working away.
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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Cho tries to clinch but Pacquiao moves out of range.
Cho lands a really nice looking cross but Pacquiao seems unphased.
Pacquiao throws a solid leg kick but Cho takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pacquiao.
Pacquiao missing with a left hand there. Cho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pacquiao throws a head kick but Cho moves out of range.
Cho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pacquiao.
Cho fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pacquiao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cho takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pacquiao misses with a head kick.
Pacquiao throws a head kick but Cho moves out of range.
Pacquiao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cho wants to clinch up but Pacquiao keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phi Cho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Manny Pacquiao's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Cho changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pacquiao tries to avoid it but Cho manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pacquiao to the ground. Pacquiao escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cho looks for a takedown but Pacquiao sprawls well.
Cho pushes Pacquiao up against the cage in a clinch.
Pacquiao misses with a knee to the head.
Cho presses Pacquiao against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pacquiao takes a shot to the head.
Cho softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cho breaks the clinch.
Cho moves in looking to clinch but Pacquiao pushes him off.
Cho tries to clinch up but Pacquiao circles away and keeps his distance.
Pacquiao scores with a jab to the body.
Pacquiao keeps the fight on the outside.
Pacquiao throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pacquiao lands with a nice body punch.
Pacquiao connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cho momentarily.
A clash of legs there as Cho blocks the low kick.
Pacquiao scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cho doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pacquiao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cho checks a leg kick.
Cho takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pacquiao scores with a nice strike.
Cho gets a clinch.
Pacquiao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cho tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pacquiao paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pacquiao ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Horrible takedown by Cho or perhaps it was just good defense by Pacquiao which made him look bad.
Manny Pacquiao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phi Cho.
Pacquiao scores with a three punch combo!
Cho is rocked!
Pacquiao lands a body shot.
Cho moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cho is still on wobbly legs! Can Pacquiao finish him?
Nice shot by Pacquiao.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pacquiao cracks Cho on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Cho falls backwards against the cage. Pacquiao follows up with more strikes that drop Cho to his knees. Pacquiao keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Cho! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manny Pacquiao!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ben Muangsurin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wes Devin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ben Muangsurin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wes Devin!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Skip Squint and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Devin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Muangsurin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Muangsurin throws a head kick but Devin moves out of range.
Muangsurin clinches with his opponent.
Muangsurin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Devin.
Devin manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Devin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Devin throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Devin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Muangsurin is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Devin is trying to keep Muangsurin in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Devin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Muangsurin's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Devin tries to free his leg and advance position but Muangsurin is retaining full guard.
Muangsurin wants to stand but Devin is controlling the position.
Devin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Muangsurin pulls Devin in close to his closed guard and prevents Devin from doing any damage or advancing position.
Devin wants to control from the top but Muangsurin keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Muangsurin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Devin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Muangsurin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Devin won't allow Muangsurin to sweep him here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Muangsurin forces Devin back against the cage and clinches.
Devin tries to pull guard but Muangsurin won't allow it.
Muangsurin prevents Devin from breaking the clinch.
Muangsurin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Devin.
Muangsurin tries a knee to the head but Devin blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Devin is trying to stall.
Muangsurin lands a knee to the head.
Muangsurin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Devin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ben Muangsurin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wes Devin.
Muangsurin stalls.
Muangsurin manages to break the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Muangsurin looking to throw knees to the head but Devin is blocking nicely.
A right hand to the body from Muangsurin.
Muangsurin stalling in the clinch.
Devin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Muangsurin lands a knee to the head.
Muangsurin stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Muangsurin obliges.
Devin looks gassed!
Muangsurin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Devin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Muangsurin is leaning against Devin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Muangsurin trying to land knees to the body.
Devin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Muangsurin smiles and moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Devin.
Devin shoots in for a takedown but Muangsurin shows good takedown defense.
Muangsurin takes the fight into the clinch.
Muangsurin landing knees to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Muangsurin obliges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Muangsurin dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Muangsurin throws a head kick but Devin moves out of range.
Devin wants to clinch but Muangsurin slips to the side
and Muangsurin counters with a nice body kick.
Muangsurin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Muangsurin is struggling to control the position.
Muangsurin tries a knee to the head but Devin blocks it.
Devin is trying to break the clinch but Muangsurin is controlling him.
Muangsurin prevents Devin from breaking the clinch.
Muangsurin working Devin over with knees to the body.
Muangsurin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Devin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Muangsurin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Devin is breathing heavily.
Devin misses with a two punch combination.
Muangsurin moves into the clinch.
Muangsurin has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Devin - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Muangsurin, and another! Devin is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Ben Muangsurin!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chris Ettan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Igor Black looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chris Ettan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Igor Black!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ettan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Black at a distance.
Black looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Ettan thuds a left hand into Black's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ettan scores with a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Ettan. That snapped Black's head back.
It looks like Igor Black has been cut.
Black gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ettan digs a good hook to Black's body.
Ettan stuns Black with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Black takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Black misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Black takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ettan lands a jab to Black's midsection.
Igor Black seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ettan, as that shot connected.
Ettan throws a combination. Black tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ettan moves into the clinch.
Ettan lands a left hand.
Ettan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ettan leaning against his opponent.
Nice body punch from Ettan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ettan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Black backwards.
A bit of stalling here from Ettan.
Ettan tries to break the clinch but Black is controlling the position.
Ettan stalling in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Ettan.
Ettan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Black up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Chris Ettan.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ettan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ettan is trying to break free.
Ettan is stalling here.
Ettan is trying to break free.
Ettan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Black has him pressed against the cage.
Ettan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Black drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ettan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ettan is struggling to control the position.
Ettan tries to circle away but Black has him pinned against the cage.
Ettan effectively controlling the action here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Chris Ettan.
Black on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Black tries to keep at a distance but Ettan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Good body shot from Ettan.
Ettan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Black.
Black wants to get back to striking at distance but Ettan won't allow it.
Ettan slowing the pace effectively.
Ettan gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Ettan digs a right hand underneath Black's ribcage. Black let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ettan effectively controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ettan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Black on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Black drops his hands momentarily and Ettan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ettan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ettan lands with a nice body punch.
Ettan has managed to clinch.
Ettan presses Black against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ettan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ettan forces Black back against the cage and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Ettan.
Ettan is struggling to control the position.
Ettan prevents a takedown attempt there.
A right hook to the body lands for Ettan.
A shot in the inside from Ettan.
Ettan scores with a shoulder strike.
Ettan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Black is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ettan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Chris Ettan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Black.
Ettan slows down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ettan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ettan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ettan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ettan clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ettan is trying to break the clinch but Black has him pressed against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Ettan.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ettan lands a body shot.
Ettan breaks from the clinch.
Ettan has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Black prevents Ettan from breaking the clinch.
Ettan has Black pressed against the cage.
Ettan digs a right hand into Black's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Black's gas tank.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ettan.
A left hand lands to the body for Ettan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Ettan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Igor Black's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ettan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Black looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Black misses with a head kick.
Chris Ettan is winning the standup battle so far.
Ettan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Black takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Black takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ettan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ettan moves into the clinch.
Ettan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Black can do to turn this around?
Nice body punch from Ettan - that landed with a thud.
Ettan 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!
Ettan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Black keeps control of Ettan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ettan wants to break free but Black has control.
Ettan wants to break free but Black has control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ettan has had enough of the clinch but Black keeps him there for the moment.
Ettan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ettan has Black pressed against the cage.
Ettan prevents the takedown attempt.
Ettan lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ettan is working Black over against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Ettan.
Ettan stalling against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ettan.
Ettan tries to circle away but Black has him pinned against the cage.
Ettan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ettan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ettan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ettan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ettan breaks from the clinch.
Ettan stuffs the takedown.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short body shot lands from Ettan as the two fighters clinch.
A hook to the body from Ettan.
Ettan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blacks head.
Ettan stalls.
Ettan working hard to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ettan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Black.
Black drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chris Ettan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Black.
Ettan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ettan moves into the clinch successfully.
A body shot lands from Ettan.
Ettan is trying to break the clinch but Black has him pressed against the cage.
Ettan digs a right hand into Black's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Black's gas tank.
Ettan lands an uppercut.
Ettan gets through Black's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Ettan - that landed with a thud.
Ettan digs a right hand into Black's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Black's gas tank.
Ettan lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ettan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ettan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ettan is trying to break the clinch but Black has him pressed against the cage.
Ettan breaks the clinch.
Ettan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ettan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ettan tries to circle away but Black has him pinned against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Ettan.
Ettan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Black or not.
Ettan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chris Ettan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ettan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ettan tries to break free but Black pushes him back against the cage.
Ettan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short body shot lands from Ettan as the two fighters clinch.
Ettan working hard to break the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Ettan.
Black has Ettan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ettan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ettan scores with a hook to the body.
A short body shot lands from Ettan as the two fighters clinch.
Ettan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ettan works Black's body with a nice hook.
Ettan lands a with a good body shot.
Ettan digs a good body shot into Black's ribs.
Ettan clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ettan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ettan tries to break the clinch but Black is controlling the position.
Ettan lands a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Ettan.
Ettan lands a body shot.
Stalling in the clinch from Ettan.
Ettan has had enough of the clinch but Black keeps him there for the moment.
Black tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ettan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ettan lands an uppercut.
Ettan tries to break free but Black pushes him back against the cage.
Ettan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Black has him pressed against the cage.
A body shot lands from Ettan.
Ettan lands with a short shot to the head.
Ettan is trying to break the clinch but Black has him pressed against the cage.
Ettan lands a nice uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Black tries to pull guard but Ettan won't allow it.
Ettan lands a nice shot to the body.
Ettan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ettan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ettan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ettan lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Ettan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Igor Black's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Black looks to clinch
and Ettan counters with a right hand to the body.
Ettan lands a nice shot to the body.
Black on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ettan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ettan scores with a shot to the body.
Ettan scores with a jab to the body.
Ettan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Black being controlled against the cage.
Ettan has had enough of the clinch but Black keeps him there for the moment.
Ettan is struggling to control the position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ettan.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ettan pushes Black back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Ettan.
Ettan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Danga de danga de dang - Ettan scores with a four punch combination!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black closes the distance but Ettan moves to the side
and Ettan counters by clinching up.
Ettan is stalling here.
Black is working for takedown but Ettan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Black keeps control of Ettan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ettan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ettan stalling in the clinch.
Ettan is trying to break the clinch but Black is controlling him.
Ettan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ettan can't break the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ettan.
Ettan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ettan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Black up against the cage.
Ettan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Black.
Ettan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Ettan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ettan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ettan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Chris Ettan.
Black takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ettan rushes Black and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Ettan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Come on Ettan - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ettan scores with a shot to the side of Black's head.
Ettan stalls.
A frustrated look appears on Ettan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ettan lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ettan.
Good body shot from Ettan.
Ettan is working Black over against the cage.
Ettan can't break the clinch.
Ettan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ettan effectively controlling the action here.
Ettan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Black prevents Ettan from breaking the clinch.
Ettan lands with a left to the head.
Ettan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Chris Ettan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Black is looking to break free of the clinch but Ettan has double underhooks.
Ettan controlling the action here for a moment.
A hook to the body from Ettan.
Black jumps guard but Ettan stands there with Black around his waist. Black gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Chris Ettan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Black.
Ettan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ettan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ettan works on Black's body with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ettan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ettan's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Black wants to break free but Ettan has control.
Ettan lands a body punch.
Ettan digs a right hand underneath Black's ribcage. Black let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ettan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ettan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ettan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Igor Black has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A left hand lands to the body for Ettan.
Ettan digs a right hand underneath Black's ribcage. Black let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ettan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ettan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ettan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ettan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Black.
Black tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Ettan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ettan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:24
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:24
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Ettan!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Todd Nieds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Vass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Todd Nieds has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Todd Nieds seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Todd Nieds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nick Vass!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Skip Squint and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nieds changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nieds dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vass looks gassed!
Vass misses with a series of wild punches.
Nieds scores with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Decent striking displayed by Nieds there.
It looks like Nick Vass has been cut.
Nieds lands a left and a right that send Vass crashing to the mat, dazed. Nieds thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Vass is rocked!
Nieds ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Vass out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Todd Nieds!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Augello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nik Reeder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nik Reeder will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Augello!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nik Reeder!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Augello lands a nice looking body shot.
Reeder looks gassed!
Augello keeps the fight on the outside.
Augello lands a left and a right that send Reeder crashing to the mat, dazed. Augello thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Nik Reeder has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Augello throws a series of punches but Reeder avoids them all with ease.
Augello lands a body shot.
Augello clinches up against the cage.
Augello manages to break the clinch.
Augello works Reeder's body with a nice hook.
Reeder tries to move into range but Augello moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Augello moves into the clinch.
Augello pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Augello misses with a few strikes there.
Augello lands a right hook to the body.
Reeder takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Augello fails with a takedown attempt.
Augello connects with a stiff jab that staggers Reeder - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). James Augello!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Samer Talib (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Rivers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Samer Talib!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rick Rivers!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Hugh Johnson and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivers ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rivers swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Talib.
Rivers fails to land with a series of punches.
Rivers tries to bum rush Talib with a series of wild strikes but Talib uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rivers throws a body punch but Talib moves out of range.
Talib has closed the distance and engaged Rivers in a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Rivers.
Talib tries a knee to the head but Rivers blocks it.
Rivers lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rivers will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Talib up against the cage.
Talib breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A nice combination there by Rivers.
Talib is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rivers.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to de liver by Rivers. Beautiful body shot.
Talib is breathing heavily.
Rivers lands a slapping body shot.
Rivers scores with a jab.
Rivers swinging wilding here.
Nice body punch from Rivers.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivers lands a nice shot to the body.
Rivers connects with a jab.
Talib is rocked!
Nice defenses there by Talib.
Oh Talib is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rivers connects with a nice cross there... Talib is looking wobbly and Rivers recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Talib to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Rivers jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rick Rivers!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Orion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Orion is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by indestructable . Mike Hunt could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Alex Orion's chin.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alex Orion!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Bruno Hogan and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Orion looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Orion gets caught flat footed, as Hunt shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hunt thows a big elbow that misses.
Hunt advances position into side control!
Hunt is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Orion is trying to escape and Hunt transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Orion is forced to tap! Nice work there by Hunt! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike Hunt!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adolf Hitler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adolf Hitler will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Daniels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Adolf Hitler!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Steve Erwin and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hitler misses with a takedown attempt - Daniels sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hitler fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hitler closes this distance looking for a takedown but Daniels circles away.
Jack Daniels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adolf Hitler.
Daniels tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Daniels closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Daniels is trying to control. Hitler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Daniels scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Daniels stops Hitler from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daniels is trying for a kimura here. Hitler looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Daniels wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jack Daniels!
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