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B!2: Out Cold! PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joey Borneo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Murphy Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joey Borneo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Murphy Brown!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Summer Carpenter and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown shoots and misses
and Borneo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brown with a lazy takedown attempt
and Borneo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Borneo swings for the body but Brown moves out of range.
Brown shoots and misses
enabling Borneo to counter with a crisp jab.
Joey Borneo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Murphy Brown.
Borneo throws a head kick that misses.
Brown is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Brown has his takedown stuffed
and Borneo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Brown's knee momentarily.
Brown misses with a takedown
enabling Borneo to counter with a crisp jab.
Brown shoots and misses
and Borneo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brown stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Borneo.
Borneo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Borneo connects with a body shot that sends Brown's belly button to the back.
Brown shoots and misses
and Borneo counters with a leg kick.
Brown looks gassed!
Brown tries for a takedown but Borneo circles away easily
and Borneo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brown thinking.
Borneo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jab from Borneo.
Borneo scoring well with a low kick there.
Brown with a lazy takedown attempt
and Borneo counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borneo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brown momentarily.
Borneo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Borneo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Borneo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Borneo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brown chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Borneo can pounce on him.
Borneo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Borneo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Borneo lands a nice looking body shot.
Borneo misses with a series of wild punches.
Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Borneo.
Borneo misses with a double jab.
Borneo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brown has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Brown fails with the takedown
and Borneo counters with a solid body kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Borneo. That snapped Brown's head back.
Nice body kick from Borneo.
Borneo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borneo shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Brown eats them both and turns towards Borneo to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Borneo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Borneo is looking to slow Brown down with leg kicks.
Borneo lands with a kick to the temple. Brown shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Borneo.
Borneo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brown stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Borneo lands a nice looking body shot.
Brown on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Borneo. Borneo obviously looking to wear him down.
Borneo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Borneo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brown.
Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murphy Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Borneo throws a sloppy head kick and Brown moves out of range easily.
Borneo lands a right hook to the body.
Borneo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Borneo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Borneo tries a head kick but it misses.
Borneo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borneo digs a good body shot into Brown's ribs.
Borneo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Borneo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Brown's calf.
Borneo lands a high kick!
Brown avoids the body shot from Borneo.
Borneo scores with a hook to the body. Brown takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Borneo connects with a solid leg kick.
Borneo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Borneo thumps Brown with a low kick.
Borneo throws a sloppy head kick and Brown moves out of range easily.
Brown with a lazy takedown attempt
and Borneo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Borneo lands a nice looking body kick.
Borneo scores with a hook to the body. Brown takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Borneo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brown chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Borneo can pounce on him.
Brown gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Brown's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Brown fails with the takedown
and Borneo counters with a low kick, right behind Brown 's knee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borneo cracks a nice hook into Brown's ribs.
Borneo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brown has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Borneo lands with a nice body punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Borneo. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Borneo is looking to wear down Brown with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Borneo connects with a single shot there.
Borneo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Borneo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brown manages to avoid it.
Brown sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Borneo. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Borneo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Borneo punishes Brown's body with a nice straight punch.
Brown takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Borneo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brown momentarily.
Brown is trying desperately to land a takedown but Borneo is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Brown.
Borneo just misses with a punch to the body.
Borneo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
Brown takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Borneo dominated that round.
That's time! Borneo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Brown throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Borneo was covering up waiting for the punch and Brown finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Borneo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brown postures up.
Borneo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Borneo keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown drops back, looking for a kneebar! Borneo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Borneo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Borneo!
Borneo stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Joey Borneo is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown with a lazy takedown attempt
and Borneo counters with a body kick that stops Brown in his tracks momentarily.
Murphy Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brown is breathing heavily.
Brown gets the takedown into side control.
Borneo bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Borneo connects with a leg kick. Brown looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Borneo.
Borneo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
Brown takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Brown with a lazy takedown attempt
and Borneo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Borneo connects with a high kick.
Brown has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Borneo.
Borneo swings for the body but Brown moves out of range.
Borneo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Brown's hands.
Decent striking displayed by Borneo there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Borneo, right into the meat.
Borneo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Borneo finds it's way round the side to connect with Brown's head.
Brown gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Borneo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Joey Borneo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Murphy Brown.
Borneo punishes Brown's body with a nice straight punch.
Borneo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Borneo scores with a leg kick.
Brown gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Borneo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Borneo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brown. That did some damage!
Borneo throws a sloppy head kick and Brown moves out of range easily.
Brown gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Borneo.
Borneo throws a head kick that misses.
Borneo just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borneo misses the shot to the body.
Brown on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Borneo misses with a body shot.
Brown misses with a takedown
and Borneo counters with a good, hard body kick but Brown shrugs it off.
Borneo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Borneo feints and then cracks Brown's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brown down.
Brown on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Borneo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brown takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Brown with a poor takedown
and Borneo counters with a nice body kick.
Borneo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Brown fails with the takedown
and Borneo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Borneo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brown can do to turn this around?
Borneo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Brown with a lazy takedown attempt
and Borneo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borneo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brown has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Brown misses with a takedown attempt
and Borneo counters with a thumping low kick.
Borneo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Brown's head backwards.
Borneo thows a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Borneo. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brown avoids the head kick by Borneo.
Borneo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Brown misses with a takedown
and Borneo counters with a left to the body.
Borneo scores with a push kick.
Brown takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Borneo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Brown on the side of the head.
Borneo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An inside leg kick lands from Borneo.
Borneo looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Borneo dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Borneo scores with a leg kick.
Brown with a lazy takedown attempt
and Borneo counters with a two punch combo.
Brown doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Borneo counters with a nice body shot.
Borneo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Borneo lands a nice looking body shot.
Borneo scores with a jab to the head.
Good exchange - Borneo coming out on top.
Borneo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brown with a lazy takedown attempt
and Borneo counters with a good low kick that Brown was not able to check.
Joey Borneo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Murphy Brown.
Borneo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Borneo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brown manages to avoid it.
Borneo lands a leg kick that knocks Brown off balance momentarily.
Brown takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Borneo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Borneo jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Borneo stuns Brown with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borneo lands a jab to Brown's midsection.
Borneo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Borneo throws a head kick that misses.
Brown shoots and misses
and Borneo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Borneo throws a sloppy head kick and Brown moves out of range easily.
Borneo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Brown takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Borneo catches Brown with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Brown walks into a stiff left hand from Borneo.
Brown with a lazy takedown attempt
and Borneo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Borneo throws a shot to the body.
Borneo punishes Brown's body with a nice straight punch.
Borneo sizes up Brown with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Brown takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Brown misses with a takedown attempt
and Borneo counters with a nice leg kick.
Borneo lands a leg kick that knocks Brown off balance momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Borneo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Borneo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Borneo scores with a jab to the body.
Borneo scores with a jab to the body.
Borneo thumps Brown with a low kick.
Borneo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Borneo lands with a right hand.
Borneo misses with a body shot.
Borneo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Brown's calf.
Borneo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Borneo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Borneo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Brown shoots and misses
and Borneo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Borneo connects with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A head kick misses from Borneo.
Borneo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Brown has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Borneo.
Brown shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Borneo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Joey Borneo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Borneo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brown closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Brown takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Borneo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Brown takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Good leg kick by Borneo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jab by Borneo.
Borneo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Borneo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown shoots and misses
and Borneo counters with a thumping low kick.
Brown tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brown stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Borneo.
Borneo thows a body shot but no joy.
Borneo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Brown fails with the takedown
and Borneo counters with a leg kick.
Borneo misses the shot to the body.
Borneo takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
Borneo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brown avoids the body shot from Borneo.
Brown gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Borneo counters with a left to the body.
Murphy Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joey Borneo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Borneo connects with a high kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Borneo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Borneo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:26
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:25
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Borneo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Corey Winchester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Grets (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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140 lbs
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130 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Corey Winchester!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tom Grets!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Damien Edna and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grets with a lazy takedown attempt
and Winchester counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Tom Grets has been cut.
Grets takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Grets ducks under a wild hook from Winchester.
Grets is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Winchester throws a body punch but Grets moves out of range.
Winchester throws a series of punches but Grets moves out of range.
Winchester looks to land a combination but Grets avoids it well.
Grets has his takedown stuffed
and Grets takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grets is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Winchester misses with a hook. Grets ducked under it nicely.
Grets is still on wobbly legs! Can Winchester finish him?
Grets shoots and misses
and Winchester counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Grets off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Winchester follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Grets was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Corey Winchester!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Distor Centura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Glover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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211 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Distor Centura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Glover!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, John Mangel and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Centura misses with a double jab
and Glover counters with a straight right hand.
Glover fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Centura has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Centura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Glover.
A big left from Glover misses.
Glover connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Centura throws a right and a left that Glover avoids nicely.
A jab from Glover does it's job there.
That kick from Glover tenderised Centura's leg. Centura is trying to keep his angry face on.
Glover connects with the punch.
Centura throws a body kick that misses.
Centura throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Glover avoids a kick to the body.
Distor Centura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Centura goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Glover fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Centura.
Glover closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Distor Centura has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Glover throws a good cross that connects.
Centura is rocked!
Centura takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Oh Centura is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Centura on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Glover throws a quick head kick that knocks Centura silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Glover is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jason Glover!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Machinator (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hamid Karzai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machinator's entrance music is Avenged Sevenfold - Nightmare. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Robert Machinator!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hamid Karzai!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Winston Howard and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Karzai tries to pull guard but Machinator won't allow it.
Machinator goes for a takedown attempt but Karzai pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Karzai clinches.
Machinator ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Machinator no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Machinator trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karzai is looking to work some ground and pound but Machinator has wrist control.
Machinator has momentary wrist control but Karzai slips an elbow through the middle.
It looks like Robert Machinator has been cut.
Machinator is working an open guard so Karzai takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Karzai shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Machinator wants to get back to full guard but Karzai has passed into side control.
Karzai decides to stand up, so the ref orders Machinator to his feet.
Robert Machinator seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karzai takes the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karzai successfully pulls guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machinator trying to control but Karzai is working from the bottom.
Karzai striking off his back but it's not causing Machinator any problems.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Machinator tries to free his leg and advance position but Karzai is retaining full guard.
Karzai has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Machinator stops Karzai from standing up.
Machinator stands up and waves to Karzai to follow him.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Karzai gets through Machinator's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Machinator throws a head punch that misses.
Knees to the body from Machinator.
Karzai is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Machinator is keeping busy.
Karzai jumps into guard, dragging Machinator to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karzai is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Karzai trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karzai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Machinator.
Machinator preventing the sweep.
Karzai striking off his back but it's not causing Machinator any problems.
Karzai manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Machinator manages to get himself to full guard.
Machinator knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Karzai on the ground.
Karzai gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Karzai slips a jab and a cross from Machinator.
Machinator tries to keep at a distance but Karzai has taken the fight into the clinch.
Karzai tries to stall but Machinator uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Machinator breaks from the clinch.
Machinator avoids a kick to the body.
Karzai gets a clinch.
Karzai taking a breather.
Karzai dodges an elbow strike from Machinator.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machinator breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Machinator pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Machinator throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Karzai's head.
Karzai gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Karzai pulls guard.
Karzai kicks Machinator off and gets to his feet.
Karzai fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Machinator, pushing him back against the cage.
Karzai stops a takedown attempt from Machinator.
Karzai tries to stall but Machinator uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Karzai creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Machinator fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Machinator. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karzai trying to stall but Machinator improves his position.
Karzai can't break the clinch.
Karzai is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Machinator blocks an elbow strike.
Machinator fails to pull guard.
Machinator pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machinator tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Karzai wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Machinator's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Karzai clinches with his opponent.
Karzai wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Machinator is working for takedown but Karzai is calmly controlling the position for now.
Machinator's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Machinator moves to clinch but Karzai breaks away
and Karzai counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karzai stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Karzai scores with a body shot.
Machinator fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Karzai, pushing him back against the cage.
Machinator is breathing heavily.
Karzai is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Karzai wants to break free but Machinator has control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machinator scores with a knee to the head.
Karzai manages to pull guard.
Machinator wants to control from the top but Karzai keeps moving.
Machinator is looking to stand up but Karzai won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hamid Karzai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robert Machinator's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Machinator misses with a head kick.
Robert Machinator is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Karzai throws a head kick but Machinator moves out of range.
Karzai drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Karzai preventing the sweep.
Karzai with a flurry of punches that miss.
Karzai decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Machinator misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Karzai.
Machinator tries to clinch up.
Karzai moves into the clinch.
Karzai throws a knee to the head but misses.
Machinator is trying to drag Karzai to the mat but Karzai just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Karzai working hard to break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karzai drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Machinator gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Karzai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Machinator's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Machinator tries to clinch up
and Karzai counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Karzai throwing shots but Machinator is blocking nicely.
Karzai trying to pass the guard but Machinator defending well.
Machinator avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Karzai.
Machinator has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Karzai is working away from the top position though.
Karzai thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Karzai thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Machinator's head.
Karzai works his way into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karzai works to advance to full mount. Machinator defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Karzai tries to control but Machinator wriggling away.
Machinator is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
BOOM! Karzai connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Karzai avoids the attempt from Machinator to control.
Karzai is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Machinator to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Machinator shrugs it off.
Machinator wants to control but Karzai is having none of it.
Karzai lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Machinator hang on?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karzai breaks from Machinator's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Robert Machinator's cut is getting worse.
Karzai tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machinator wants to hold on but Karzai pushes him away.
Karzai punishing his opponent with strikes.
Jeez, Robert Machinator's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Robert Machinator's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hamid Karzai!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Allegro Halme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler DeGraaf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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18
155 lbs
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160 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Allegro Halme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tyler DeGraaf!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, John Mangel and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halme throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Halme looks to land a combination but DeGraaf avoids it well.
Halme swinging wildly here.
Halme misses with a double jab.
DeGraaf throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Halme's waist but Halme gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing DeGraaf off to one side.
DeGraaf shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
DeGraaf fails with a takedown attempt.
Allegro Halme has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler DeGraaf.
DeGraaf fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Allegro Halme seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeGraaf blocks a head kick by Halme.
DeGraaf shoots in looking for a takedown but Halme manages to keep the fight standing, pushing DeGraaf's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Halme scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halme misses with a series of wild punches.
DeGraaf tries to move into range but Halme moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Halme throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice shot lands for Halme.
Halme has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halme goes for a takedown attempt but DeGraaf pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Halme is trying to break free.
DeGraaf gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeGraaf takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
DeGraaf missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Halme wants to get back to his feet.
DeGraaf trying to mount his opponent but Halme defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeGraaf seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Halme does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
DeGraaf thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Halme to regain full guard.
DeGraaf looking to sit in guard and control but Halme gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
DeGraaf has his foot on Halme's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Halme works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halme not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
DeGraaf trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
DeGraaf wants to get back to his feet but Halme is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
DeGraaf wants to sweep but no luck.
DeGraaf looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
DeGraaf has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Halme engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Allegro Halme.
Halme instigates a clinch.
Halme breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Halme keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Halme throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent DeGraaf stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A punch combination from Halme misses.
DeGraaf is looking to clinch but Halme is avoiding it.
Sloppy strikes from Halme. Those never looked like landing.
DeGraaf takes a jab right on the kisser.
Halme looks to clinch
so DeGraaf counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
DeGraaf trying to control but Halme is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tyler DeGraaf will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Halme lands a straight punch to the body, keeping DeGraaf at a distance.
Halme moves into the clinch.
DeGraaf manages to break the clinch.
Halme misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
DeGraaf shoots and misses
and Halme counters with a one-two to the body.
Halme connects with a nice looking jab.
Halme's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Halme duly obliges.
Halme lands a body shot.
Halme comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Halme throws a head kick that half lands.
DeGraaf swats away the attempt to clinch by Halme.
Halme jabs at DeGraaf's body.
DeGraaf throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Halme's waist but Halme gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing DeGraaf off to one side.
DeGraaf is breathing heavily.
DeGraaf blocks a head kick by Halme.
Halme gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Halme is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halme's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A right-left combo lands from Halme.
A punch combination from Halme misses.
Halme misses with the combination.
DeGraaf with a lazy takedown attempt
and Halme counters with a nice body shot.
Allegro Halme has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler DeGraaf.
Halme throws a series of punches but DeGraaf avoids them all with ease.
DeGraaf doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Halme counters with a one-two to the body.
Halme misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Halme throws a sloppy head kick and DeGraaf moves out of range easily.
Halme lands a head kick. DeGraaf smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
DeGraaf gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Halme lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but DeGraaf circles away quickly and effectively.
Halme tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Halme closes the distance and lands a one-two.
DeGraaf gets the takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeGraaf trying to control the position but Halme is working away.
DeGraaf throwing strikes but Halme manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
The referee asks Halme politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Halme prefers to stall for the moment though.
Halme knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for DeGraaf on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeGraaf tries to improve position but can't.
We're going to have a standup here because Allegro Halme wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Halme fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Halme works over DeGraaf's head and body with a nice combination.
A punch lands to the side of DeGraaf 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Halme lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but DeGraaf circles away quickly and effectively.
Halme throws a nice looking combination but DeGraaf bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Halme.
Halme rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but DeGraaf moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeGraaf shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Halme cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Halme misses with a double jab.
A punch combination from Halme misses.
Halme lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
DeGraaf misses with a takedown
and Halme counters with a left and a right that stings DeGraaf.
Halme throws a series of punches but DeGraaf avoids them all with ease.
Halme darts in and clinches DeGraaf up against the cage.
Halme breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Halme smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Halme tries to bum rush DeGraaf with a series of wild strikes but DeGraaf uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Halme lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as DeGraaf backs up against the cage.
Halme scores with a jab to the body.
Halme rushes DeGraaf and presses him up against the cage.
DeGraaf tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Halme just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Allegro Halme dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Halme lands with a nice combination. DeGraaf backs away looking to recover.
Halme misses with a wild combination.
Halme gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
DeGraaf is in close to Halme's body, working some short punches and elbows.
DeGraaf trying to control but Halme is working from the bottom.
DeGraaf slips nicely into half guard.
DeGraaf takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
DeGraaf passes to full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halme is squirming around, avoiding DeGraaf's attempts to control the action.
Halme squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
DeGraaf misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
DeGraaf jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Halme manages to avoid the submission attempt.
DeGraaf looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Halme tries to escape but DeGraaf is in control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeGraaf decides to stand up, so the ref orders Halme to his feet.
DeGraaf has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Halme finds it's way round the side to connect with DeGraaf's head.
Halme swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Halme misses with a jab, cross combination.
Halme closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Halme is trying to break free.
DeGraaf goes for a takedown in the clinch but Halme prevents it.
Halme is trying to force a seperation but DeGraaf has the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeGraaf keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Halme's efforts to push away.
DeGraaf jumps guard but Halme stands there with DeGraaf around his waist. DeGraaf gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
DeGraaf breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Halme throws a right and a left that both miss.
Halme swats away the attempt to clinch by DeGraaf.
DeGraaf tries for a takedown but Halme circles away easily
and Halme counters with a two punch combo.
Allegro Halme has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler DeGraaf.
Halme rushes DeGraaf and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Halme comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Halme pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Halme lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Halme digs a good body shot into DeGraaf's ribs.
A right-left combo lands from Halme.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Allegro Halme.
I think Halme 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gunn Show (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Son SoareS (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Show comes to the cage accompanied by Real American. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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25
270 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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241 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gunn Show!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Son SoareS!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Show does no damage.
SoareS tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
SoareS throws a right hand that Show ducks under and follows up with a left that Show also avoids with ease.
SoareS shoots in for a takedown but Show shows good takedown defense.
Show dives in and grabs SoareS's left leg, looking for a takedown. SoareS pushes down on Show's head and hops out.
Show throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
SoareS circles away from the clinch attempt
letting SoareS counter with a right hand.
SoareS misses with a two punch combination.
SoareS closes the distance and clinches up with Show, looking for a takedown. SoareS pushes Show against the cage but Show circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Show misses with a series of wild punches.
Show tries for a takedown but SoareS sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
SoareS closes the distance and clinches up with Show, looking for a takedown. SoareS pushes Show against the cage but Show circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gunn Show has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Son SoareS.
SoareS will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Show lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Son SoareS has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Show throws a combination but it was largely blocked by SoareS.
Show forces SoareS back against the cage and clinches.
Show wants to break free but SoareS has control.
Show looking to slow down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
SoareS manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Show seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
SoareS manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Show is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
SoareS thowing shots but they're missing.
Show is breathing heavily.
SoareS working the ground and pound effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
SoareS thowing shots but they're missing.
SoareS lands with some strikes.
SoareS throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
SoareS lands a big elbow - Show is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Show is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Son SoareS!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phil Harmonic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DeeJay Request (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Request has chosen Dont Tell Me What to Play as his entrance music. DeeJay Request acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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214 lbs
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Phil Harmonic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, DeeJay Request!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, John Mangel and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Request throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Harmonic with a poor takedown
and Request counters with a nice body shot.
Request connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Request ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harmonic moves away.
Request cracks Harmonic with a right hand to the side of the head.
It looks like Phil Harmonic has been cut.
Request throws a hook to the side of Harmonic's head but Harmonic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Request misses with a hook
and Harmonic decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Request's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harmonic throwing strikes from guard but Request blocks nicely.
Harmonic stopping the sweep attempt from Request.
Request looking for subs off his back but Harmonic has passed one foot through into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harmonic wants to free his trapped foot but Request is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Request looking for a kimura from the bottom but Harmonic passes into side control!
Harmonic in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Harmonic landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Request tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Request is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Request can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Request tries to improve position but can't.
Harmonic decides to stand up, so the ref orders Request to his feet.
Request keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Request misses with a shot to the body
and Harmonic decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Request's guard.
Harmonic advances to half guard.
Harmonic sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Request defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Request is looking to get back to full guard here but Harmonic has managed to pass to side control instead.
Harmonic misses with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harmonic in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Request is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Phil Harmonic!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mercito Gesta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benny Kimura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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25
190 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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18
190 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mercito Gesta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Benny Kimura!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Skip Squint and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gesta throws a head kick but Kimura moves out of range.
Gesta misses with a head kick.
Gesta looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gesta has gone for a leg lock! Kimura slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gesta's guard.
Gesta wants to sweep but no luck.
Gesta is trying to control the position but Kimura postures up.
Kimura wants to control from the top but Gesta keeps moving.
Kimura thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gesta manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kimura manages to get himself to full guard.
Kimura is looking for a triangle but Gesta pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gesta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gesta manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kimura looking for a triangle here. Gesta is fighting it but it looks tight! Kimura pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Gesta is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Benny Kimura!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Monty Python (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucky Clover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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305 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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18
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Monty Python!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lucky Clover!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Summer Carpenter and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clover tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Clover.
Donk. Python catches Clover right on the button with a cross.
Python misses with an uppercut.
Clover takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Python lands a big shot that drops Clover! Can he finish him?
It looks like Lucky Clover has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Python is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Python stands up from Clover's guard - Python perhaps looking for a knockout.
Clover throws a head kick but Python moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Python.
Clover looks gassed!
Python throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Python connects with a jab.
Python moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Clover goes down! Can Python finish him!?
Clover is rocked!
Python wants to control from the top but Clover keeps moving.
Python throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Clover works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Python not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Monty Python wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Python lands with a cross.
Python lands with a nice combination. Clover backs away looking to recover.
Clover takes one to the chin there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clover switches off momentarily and Python cracks him with a monster right hand! Clover topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Python dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Python!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Monty Python!
Monty Python is the new super heavyweight champion!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thesis Dewit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor Clay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Connor Clay will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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19
194 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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26
185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thesis Dewit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Connor Clay!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, John Mangel and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clay clobbers Dewit with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Clay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thesis Dewit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dewit thows a body shot but no joy.
Dewit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Clay fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A slow jab from Dewit misses its intended target.
Dewit looks to land a right hand but Clay moved out of range.
Dewit misses with a body punch
and Clay counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Clay won't allow Dewit to sweep him here.
Dewit has control of Clay's left arm, preventing Clay from doing any damage.
Dewit wants to sweep here but Clay controlling him for the moment.
Dewit working for a triangle but Clay defends it easily.
Dewit has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Clay can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dewit wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clay loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Clay wants to control from the top but Dewit keeps moving.
Clay throws a big right hand that misses.
Dewit looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Clay is defending well. Dewit quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Clay has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Dewit celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thesis Dewit!
Thesis Dewit is the new middleweight champion!
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