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MFC XVI : Richards vs Akihito PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Aha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Wrassle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Joe Wrassle was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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220 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, David Aha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Wrassle!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Donatello Bradman and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aha throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wrassle decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Aha's guard.
Wrassle wants to pass the guard but Aha is keeping the position.
Aha is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Aha is working for a submission of some sort.
Aha is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wrassle sees it coming and defends easily.
Wrassle wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aha thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wrassle's head.
Wrassle is looking to improve his position.
Aha wants to stand up but Wrassle has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Wrassle regains full guard. Nicely done.
Aha stopping the sweep attempt from Wrassle.
Aha wants to control from the top but Wrassle keeps moving.
Wrassle wants to sweep but no luck.
Wrassle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aha. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wrassle working a defensive guard but Aha passes into half guard.
Aha seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wrassle does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wrassle moves into full guard.
Aha wants to control from the top but Wrassle keeps moving.
Aha would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Wrassle is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Aha trying to stand up but can't free himself from Wrassle's guard.
Aha trying to control the position from guard on top but Wrassle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wrassle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aha.
Aha wants to stand but Wrassle has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Wrassle controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. David Aha wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Some wild striking there from Aha.
Aha throws a head kick that misses.
Aha misses the shot to the body.
David Aha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Aha.
Aha lands a jab to the head.
Aha misses with a body kick.
Aha attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Aha.
Wrassle takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Aha wants to clinch but Wrassle slips to the side
and Wrassle decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Aha's guard.
Wrassle stops Aha from standing up.
Aha lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Wrassle!
Wrassle manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aha throwing shots but Wrassle is blocking nicely.
Wrassle is refusing to be controlled, as Aha sits in half guard.
Wrassle is controlling Aha's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Aha trying to pass the guard but Wrassle defending well.
Wrassle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aha wants to control but Wrassle is keeping him busy.
Wrassle tries to roll over but Aha keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Wrassle dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wrassle missing with a left hand there. Aha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aha looks to clinch
and Wrassle counters with a takedown into side control.
Wrassle misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wrassle landing a few strikes.
Aha manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Wrassle is nestled in close to Aha, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wrassle not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Aha wants to get back to his feet.
Wrassle is looking to advance position but Aha won't allow it.
Wrassle landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aha keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wrassle trying to mount his opponent but Aha defends it.
Wrassle works his foot free and advances to mount.
Wrassle in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Wrassle unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Aha wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Wrassle celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Wrassle!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Dias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Captain HM Murdock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murdock is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: A-Team . Captain HM Murdock is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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175 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Excellent boxer
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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, Paulo Dias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Captain HM Murdock!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Donatello Bradman and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Murdock misses the target.
A nice combination there by Murdock.
Murdock swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Murdock throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dias is looking to land body kicks.
Murdock shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dias eats them both and turns towards Murdock to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Murdock stalks Dias and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dias's face. Dias staggers backwards, shaken.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murdock fails to land with a series of punches.
Captain HM Murdock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murdock throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch combination from Dias misses.
Murdock moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dias is rocked!
Murdock swinging wildly here.
Oh Dias is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Murdock misses with a combination
and Dias counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dias.
Dias seems to have got his legs back now.
Murdock keeping moving, preventing Dias from controlling successfully.
Dias's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dias passes Murdock's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murdock pushes Dias off looking to stand but Dias dives back in and keeps control.
Dias throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dias not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dias throwing shots but Murdock is blocking nicely.
Murdock is trying to stand.
Murdock looks gassed!
Dias is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dias not doing much here.
Murdock really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dias. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dias is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dias seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Murdock does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Murdock can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dias not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Murdock looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dias thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Murdock's head.
Dias sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Murdock defending well though.
Dias is looking to take a break and control but Murdock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Murdock is looking to escape.
Dias perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dias stops Murdock from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Murdock is defending against the submission attempts here by Dias.
Murdock is kicking away at Dias from the bottom - trying to push off and stand up. Dias grabs hold of a leg and drops back for a hell hook! The two fighters roll across the mat, with Murdock trying to push Dias off... Murdock taps! He's tapped! This one is all over! A throwback to the old Pancrase there with an infrequently seen submission hold! Nice work.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Paulo Dias!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aloisio Giant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Halperin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Halperin comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Jimmy Buffet - Margaritaville kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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213 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aloisio Giant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Daniel Halperin!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Summer Carpenter and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Giant misses with a hook
and Halperin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Giant controlling Halperin's posture.
Halperin pushing down on Giant's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Halperin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Giant is trying to control but can't.
Giant is looking to escape.
Giant makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Giant.
Halperin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
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.
Giant wants to sweep but no luck.
Giant trying to control the position.
Halperin trying to control the position from guard on top but Giant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Halperin tries to clinch but Giant moves away
and Giant counters with a nice body shot.
Halperin closes the distance but Giant moves to the side
and Giant connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aloisio Giant is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halperin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Giant sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Halperin tries to clinch
and Giant counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Halperin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Giant counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Giant scores with a hook.
Halperin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Giant pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aloisio Giant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halperin wants to clinch but Giant slips to the side
and Giant makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Giant misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Halperin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Halperin.
Giant lands with a right to the head.
Giant breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Halperin looks to clinch
and Giant counters with a slapping leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Giant swings widly with a right hand
and Halperin counters with a single leg into guard. Giant didn't expect that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aloisio Giant dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A slow jab from Giant misses its intended target.
Halperin checks a leg kick nicely.
Giant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Halperin.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halperin tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Halperin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Giant throws a right and a left that Halperin avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Giant misses its intended target.
A big right from Giant misses.
Giant lands a body shot.
Halperin looks to clinch
and Giant cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Giant looks to throw a body kick
and Halperin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Giant is pulling down on Halperin's head to control his posture.
Halperin wants to pass the guard but Giant is keeping the position.
Halperin trying to control but Giant is working from the bottom.
Giant looking to control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
We're going to have a standup here because Aloisio Giant wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Giant lands a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halperin wants to clinch but Giant slips to the side
enabling Giant to counter with a crisp jab.
Giant throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Halperin moves into the clinch.
Good body shot from Giant.
Giant escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Halperin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Giant throws a lazy body kick
and Halperin counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Giant!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Halperin looking to control but Giant is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Halperin prevents Giant from getting the reversal.
Giant is just holding on here. Halperin manages to take his back.
Halperin trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Giant doesn't escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Giant trying to get back to his feet but Halperin is in full control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Aloisio Giant will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Giant thuds his shin into the meat of Halperin's side.
Giant misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Halperin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Giant tries to get to full guard but Halperin has control of the leg.
Halperin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halperin stops Giant from getting back to his feet.
Giant has a hand on Halperin's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Halperin takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Halperin is trying to take his opponent's back.
Halperin is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Giant to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Giant shrugs it off.
Giant regains half guard.
Giant keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Giant is staying active underneath Halperin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Giant is looking for a sweep. Halperin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Giant has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Halperin is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Halperin wants to control but Giant is keeping him busy.
Halperin is looking for a kimura here.
Halperin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Giant is staying active underneath Halperin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Giant is trying is best to control the position here.
Halperin is trying to control the action in half guard but Giant is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Giant misses with a lunging right hand
and Halperin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Halperin.
Halperin misses with a punch on the inside.
Giant tries a body shot but Halperin blocks it.
Giant is leaning against Halperin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Halperin lands a left hand.
Halperin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Giant smiles and moves away.
Giant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Giant throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Halperin moves into the clinch.
Giant working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Halperin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Giant manages to break the clinch.
Giant misses with a hook to the body
and Halperin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Halperin.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Halperin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Giant has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aloisio Giant!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Kazmierski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Han Kyoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kyoto has chosen X Gon' Give It To Ya as his entrance music. Adam Kazmierski had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 206.0lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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205 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Adam Kazmierski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Han Kyoto!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Skip Squint and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kyoto has Kazmierski up against the cage in a clinch.
Kazmierski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kyoto fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kazmierski tries to clinch up
and Kyoto counters with a nice uppercut.
Kyoto slaps away a takedown attempt from Kazmierski, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kazmierski fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Kazmierski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kyoto slaps away a takedown attempt from Kazmierski, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kyoto looks to land a combination but Kazmierski avoids it well.
Kazmierski fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kyoto drives through and clinches with Kazmierski against the cage.
Kyoto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
It looks like Adam Kazmierski has been cut.
Kyoto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kyoto shoots in looking for a takedown. Kazmierski tries to sprawl out of it but Kyoto keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kazmierski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Adam Kazmierski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kyoto shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kazmierski pinned against the cage. Kazmierski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kyoto.
Kazmierski has a takedown stuffed.
Kazmierski changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kyoto looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kazmierski is breathing heavily.
Kyoto is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kazmierski is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kyoto knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kyoto is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyoto is trying to control Kazmierski's posture but Kazmierski avoids it.
Kazmierski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kyoto is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kyoto is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kazmierski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kyoto keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazmierski tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kazmierski trying to control the action but Kyoto is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kazmierski in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Kazmierski sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kyoto is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kazmierski is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kyoto has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kazmierski taking a breather here.
Kyoto is looking to reverse the position.
Kazmierski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kyoto keeps working.
Kyoto is looking for a sweep.
Kyoto is not content to let Kazmierski control the position.
You can see the frustration on Kyoto's face as Kazmierski controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Adam Kazmierski will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Adam Kazmierski's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kazmierski tries to clinch but Kyoto moves away
and Kyoto moves into the clinch.
Kyoto drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kazmierski jumps guard but Kyoto stands there with Kazmierski around his waist. Kazmierski gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kyoto tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kyoto tries to pull guard but Kazmierski won't allow it.
Adam Kazmierski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Han Kyoto.
Kazmierski tries to pull guard but Kyoto won't allow it.
Kazmierski takes an elbow to the temple.
Kyoto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kyoto, right into the meat.
Kazmierski shoots in for a double leg but Kyoto sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kazmierski is defended easily by Kyoto.
Kazmierski looks for a takedown but Kyoto sprawls well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice takedown defense from Kazmierski. No joy for Kyoto on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazmierski closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kyoto counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kyoto.
Kyoto manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kyoto controlling the position.
Kazmierski is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kazmierski trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kyoto wants to sweep but no luck.
Kazmierski trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kyoto wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kyoto clinches with his opponent.
Kyoto stops a takedown attempt from Kazmierski.
Kyoto jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kazmierski walks away with a smile on his face. Kyoto gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kyoto with a poor takedown
and Kazmierski counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kazmierski.
Kazmierski being controlled here momentarily.
Kazmierski trying to control but Kyoto is working from the bottom.
Kazmierski prevents Kyoto from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyoto keeping moving, preventing Kazmierski from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Adam Kazmierski.
Kyoto doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kazmierski counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kazmierski trying to control but Kyoto is working from the bottom.
Kazmierski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kyoto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kyoto has his foot on Kazmierski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kazmierski works his way back into a safe position though.
Kazmierski stands and throws Kyoto's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kazmierski trying to control the position but Kyoto is working away.
Kazmierski is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Kyoto is trying to escape and Kazmierski transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Kyoto is forced to tap! Nice work there by Kazmierski! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Adam Kazmierski!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafeal Djocovito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drake comes to the cage accompanied by Blitzkrieg Bop. Djocovito is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Rose - A Perfect Circle. Rafeal Djocovito has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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26
175 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
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26
170 lbs
6 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Very quick |
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nick Drake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rafeal Djocovito!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Damien Edna and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drake fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Djocovito scores with a jab.
Djocovito uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Drake.
Drake throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A slapping body kick lands there for Drake.
Djocovito looks gassed!
Drake is pawing at Djocovito, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Djocovito's nose. Djocovito is badly hurt! Drake pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Djocovito tries desperately to hold on but Drake is relentless in his assault! As Djocovito receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Drake away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Drake!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fake Noob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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28
266 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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21
270 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fake Noob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Harris!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, John Mangel and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noob keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Noob fails in his attempt to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Noob.
Noob throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Harris was covering up waiting for the punch and Noob finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Noob throws a big right hand that misses.
Noob working some strikes from top position.
Noob postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Noob landing with the ground and pound.
Noob postures up in Harris's guard and throws a big left but Harris blocks it.
Harris preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Noob throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noob throwing strikes from guard but Harris blocks nicely.
Noob trying to control the position from guard on top but Harris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Noob makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Noob thows a big elbow that misses.
Noob trying to control the position from guard on top but Harris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Noob prevents Harris from getting back to his feet.
Noob working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Harris's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris uses the cage to get back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Noob.
Noob fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fake Noob. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Noob closes the distance and clinches up with Harris, looking for a takedown. Noob pushes Harris against the cage but Harris circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Harris keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Noob fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Noob shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Harris as he jumps to the side.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Noob is defended easily by Harris.
Harris lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Noob circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Harris as Noob shoots in.
Noob shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Harris sprawls well. Harris wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Noob gets slowly back to his feet.
James Harris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Noob shoots in for a takedown but Harris shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Noob will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Noob shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Harris pinned against the cage. Harris gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Noob is breathing heavily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Noob is defended easily by Harris.
Harris rushes Noob and presses him up against the cage.
Harris wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noob is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Harris pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Harris is looking to break free of the clinch but Noob has double underhooks.
Harris gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Noob.
Harris gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Noob.
Noob has hold of one of Harris's legs. Harris is fighting the takedown attempt but Noob gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Harris keeping full guard, as Noob tries to pass.
Harris wants to stand and escape but Noob is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Noob throwing strikes from guard but Harris blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fake Noob dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Harris stuffs the takedown.
Noob moves in looking to clinch but Harris pushes him off.
Noob looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Noob tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Harris swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fake Noob. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Noob shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Harris as he avoids it easily.
Fake Noob seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Noob fails with the takedown.
Harris misses the shot to the body.
Noob changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Harris looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Harris is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Noob asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Noob working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noob misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Noob lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Harris down.
Harris tries to escape but Noob is in control.
Noob wants to control but Harris is keeping him busy.
Noob is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Harris is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sloppy strikes there by Noob.
Noob in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
An elbow from Noob crashes against the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noob postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Noob trying to control the position but Harris is working away.
Harris tries to escape but Noob is in control.
Harris bucks up and tries to throw Noob off but instead Noob has got his back!
Noob lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Noob connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Harris to escape the position.
Noob is punishing Harris with some ground and pound.
It looks like James Harris has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harris defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Noob's arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noob lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Noob scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Noob lands with a hammerfist to the side of Harris's head.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Noob.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Noob landing with strikes.
Harris is breathing heavily.
Noob is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Noob is punishing Harris with some ground and pound.
Noob is landing with strikes. Harris can't take much more of this.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noob is working the ground and pound. Can Harris escape?
Noob is punishing Harris with strikes - can he finish him?!
Noob is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Harris up.
Noob is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harris can do to turn this around?
Noob lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Noob lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Harris.
Noob throwing damaging strikes from the back! Harris could be in trouble here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Harris grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Noob lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Harris hold on?!
Noob lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fake Noob dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on James Harris's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Harris throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Noob.
Sloppy strikes from Harris. Those never looked like landing.
Noob shoots in but Harris avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Harris leaves Noob with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fake Noob. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Noob takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Noob shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Harris pinned against the cage. Harris gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noob shoots in and gets a takedown into Harris's guard.
Noob postures up in Harris's guard and throws a big left but Harris blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Noob postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Harris wants to get back to his feet but Noob is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Noob drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Harris manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Noob has Harris in his guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Harris is looking to stand up but Noob won't let him.
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.
Noob is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Fake Noob.
Noob avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noob looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Harris is fending him off so far but Noob persists. Nope, Harris circles away and we're back to standing.
Noob looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Harris is fending him off so far but Noob persists. Nope, Harris circles away and we're back to standing.
Noob scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Harris thuds a left hand into Noob's body.
Noob closes the distance and clinches up with Harris, looking for a takedown. Noob pushes Harris against the cage but Harris circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Noob fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Noob throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Harris's waist but Harris gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Noob off to one side.
Noob closes the distance looking to clinch
and Harris moves into the clinch.
Harris is trying to break the clinch but Noob has him pressed against the cage.
Noob can't get the takedown.
Noob has Harris pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Harris manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
James Harris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noob can't get the takedown.
Noob can't get the takedown.
Noob keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Harris's efforts to push away.
Noob prevents Harris from breaking the clinch.
Noob drops down looking for an ankle pick but Harris pulls his leg out and moves away.
Harris misses with an uppercut. Noob saw that one coming.
Fake Noob is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Noob ducks right into an uppercut from Harris.
Noob shoots in but Harris avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Harris just misses with a punch to the body.
Noob bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Noob shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Harris lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Harris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Noob 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fake Noob!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Terry White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bily Got (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bily Got is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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23
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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201 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
Big heart |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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, Terry White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bily Got!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Bruno Hogan and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Got moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Got fails in his attempt to clinch.
White shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Got's guard.
White throwing strikes but missing.
White is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Got is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and White defends well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Got can do anything to dispel that myth.
Got uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Got scores with a hook to the body. White takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
White shoots in and gets a takedown into Got's guard.
White missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
White is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White postures up.
Got working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. White doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. White manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
White wants to get up but he can't break Got's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Got escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. White gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
White is stalling in the full guard.
Got throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Got is trying to control the position from the bottom.
White trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
White decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Got, up you get!
Got misses with a wild combination.
Got feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to White's calf.
Some wild striking there from Got.
White throws a push kick but Got slaps the foot to one side.
Got tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and White is able to avoid easily.
White tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
White avoids a punch combination nicely.
White looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Got is fending him off so far but White persists. Nope, Got circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Got as he jumps to the side.
White shoots for a takedown but Got saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terry White. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Got throws a combination. White tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
White closes the distance and clinches up with Got, looking for a takedown. White pushes Got against the cage but Got circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
White is breathing heavily.
White is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Got.
Got lands with a good body shot.
Got pushes White up against the cage in a clinch.
Got breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Got scores with a jab. White acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Got lands a jab-cross combination.
Bily Got is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Got throws a right hand that White ducks under and follows up with a left that White also avoids with ease.
A left and a right from Got both land. Nice combination.
White chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Got can pounce on him.
Got moves into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Got.
Got wants to break free but White has control.
Got works on White's body with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Got lands a nice uppercut.
White being controlled against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Got.
Got lands a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Got.
Got breaks the clinch.
Got moves in looking to clinch but White pushes him off.
Left hook, right uppercut from Got.
Got lands with a shot to the body.
Got instigates a clinch.
A short right from Got.
Got breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
White takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Got throws a sloppy head kick and White moves out of range easily.
White closes the distance and clinches up with Got, looking for a takedown. White pushes Got against the cage but Got circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Got looks to land a combination. White sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bily Got dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A combination from Got does no damage.
White avoids a punch combination nicely.
White avoids a punch combination nicely.
White scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee asks White politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. White prefers to stall for the moment though.
Got regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Got looks like he's trying to stand up.
White stands up out of the half guard.
White tries to move into range but Got moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
White shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Got trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White with a flurry of punches that miss.
Got looking to control.
White is pushing down on Got's leg trying to pass to half guard. Got is fighting to maintain full guard but White has managed to sneak the leg through.
White throwing shots but Got is blocking nicely.
White is thwarting Got's attempts to control the position.
White is taking a breather. Got says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Got is pressing down on White's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
White gets to his feet - Got follows without any prompting.
A right-left combo lands from Got.
Bily Got seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White tries to close the distance and clinch but Got swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bily Got seems to be getting the better of the standup.
White looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from White.
White drops his hands momentarily and Got takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
White avoids the head kick by Got.
An inside leg kick from Got misses.
A jab lands there for Got.
Got fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with White, pushing him back against the cage.
Good body shot from Got.
Got manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters circling a little - Got finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Got scores with a one two! White had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nice jab there from Got.
White showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Got.
Got lands a jab-cross combination.
White takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Got dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Got scores with a one two! White had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Got is working the combinations to good effect here.
Got throws a combination but it was largely blocked by White.
Left hook, right uppercut from Got.
A right-left combo lands from Got.
White is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
White is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Got.
Terry White is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A right-left combo lands from Got.
Oh White is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Got jabs White to the body, keeping him at a distance.
White seems to have got his legs back now.
Got moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Got pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces White back to the cage. Got follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A head kick misses from Got.
Got lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as White backs up against the cage.
Got clinches up against the cage.
White blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Got.
Got trying to control the position but instead, White has worked for underhooks and has pushed Got into the cage.
Got throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Whites head.
White looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Got misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from White.
Nice body punch from Got - that landed with a thud.
Got lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of White backwards.
White looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
White is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Got gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Got'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.
Got is leaning against White and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bily Got showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Got lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Got.
Got fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Got fails with an attempt to clinch.
Got tries a low kick but White avoids it.
Got misses with a jab, cross combination.
Got misses with a jab, cross combination.
White fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Got avoids it really well and circles away.
Got lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Got tries to clinch there but White circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Got scores with a shot to the body.
Got cracks White with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Got throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
White tries to clinch there but Got circles away.
White is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Got misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
White fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A punch combination from Got misses.
White shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Got sprawls well. Got wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. White gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terry White. That's going to take a lot out of him.
White shoots for a takedown but Got saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Got clinches up with White and pushes him back against the cage.
White wants a takedown.
Got working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Got scores with a shot to the side of White's head.
Got is working White over against the cage.
Got working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Got escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Got fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Got lands a nice looking body shot.
Got shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. White eats them both and turns towards Got to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White tries to score a power double leg takedown but Got sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten White somewhat.
Got throws a series of punches but White avoids them all with ease.
No joy there for Got, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
White takes one on the button.
Got moves into the clinch successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice right hand lands inside from Got.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Got takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Got lands a left hand.
Got presses White against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
White tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short body shot lands from Got as the two fighters clinch.
Got's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Got but Got pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Got throws a right hand that White ducks under and follows up with a left that White also avoids with ease.
Got throws a series of punches but White avoids them all with ease.
White misses with a jab, cross combination.
Got misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice uppercut lands for Got. That snapped White's head back.
Got closes the distance and clinches.
Got lands with a short shot to the head.
White tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Got smiles and moves away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Got darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Got looks to land a combination. White sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Got throws a low kick but White avoids it.
Sloppy strikes from Got. Those never looked like landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White takes one on the chin but seems OK.
White throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Got counters with a lovely shot to the body.
White has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from White there as he acknowledges the shot.
Got fails to land with a series of punches.
Got misses with a double jab.
Bily Got is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Got has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
White darts in trying to clinch
and Got counters with a good low kick that White was not able to check.
Got scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
White takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Got lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Got comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Got has closed the distance and engaged White in a clinch.
Terry White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Got breaks from the clinch.
Got's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Got duly obliges.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bily Got comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Got winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 26:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bily Got!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zhenzhou Jiang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexio Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexio Silva has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zhenzhou Jiang!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alexio Silva!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Summer Carpenter and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jiang was covering up waiting for the punch and Silva finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Silva passes into half guard.
Silva is taking a breather. Jiang says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Jiang wants to get back to full guard.
Silva stalling away here and it's allowed Jiang to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Jiang is keeping the position.
Silva works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jiang makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jiang.
Jiang keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
Jiang has his foot on Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silva works his way back into a safe position though.
Jiang has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jiang being controlled here, momentarily.
Silva advances position into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Jiang seems a little lost for a moment, as Silva dominates the positioning.
Silva trying to control the position but Jiang is working away.
Silva cracks Jiang with a big right hand but Jiang just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Jiang tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Silva wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Silva wants to control but Jiang is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A lull in the action here as Silva stalls from top position.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Jiang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva taking a breather here.
Jiang prevents Silva from improving position.
Jiang tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Silva wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Silva moves into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Silva trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Silva avoids the attempt from Jiang to control.
Silva looking to control but Jiang is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jiang is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Silva goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Jiang turns into him and now he's in Silva's guard.
Silva has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jiang is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Silva.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexio Silva dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Jiang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jiang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jiang closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Silva's guard.
Silva looking for a guillotine here but Jiang defends easily.
Silva working for a triangle but Jiang defends it easily.
Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jiang looking to pass the guard.
Jiang passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Silva is looking to reverse the position.
Jiang tries for a kimura but Silva is defending well.
Silva tries to bench press Jiang off him but Jiang keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jiang is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Silva is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Silva is looking for a sweep.
Silva is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jiang's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Silva moves into full guard.
Silva working for a triangle but Jiang defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Silva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jiang defends it easily.
Jiang postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Silva is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jiang, into his guard.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Jiang is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jiang keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva stays in close to Jiang's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexio Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Jiang shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jiang showed some decent athleticism there.
Silva actively working from the bottom here.
Silva looking for submissions off his back.
Silva actively working from the bottom here.
Jiang seems to be working for a kimura but Silva defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jiang seems to be working for a kimura but Silva defends the submission attempt.
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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.
Jiang is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Silva has managed to free his arm - good work.
Silva actively working from the bottom here.
Jiang is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Silva looking for submissions off his back.
Silva is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Jiang is tapping! Great win for Silva!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alexio Silva!
Alexio Silva is the new featherweight champion!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Gallo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Te Mana Lumotuffio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lumotuffio is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Aue Te Aroha. The key to victory for Ryan Gallo has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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300 lbs
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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
12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ryan Gallo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Te Mana Lumotuffio!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Skip Squint and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gallo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gallo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lumotuffio's head.
Gallo misses with a series of wild punches.
Gallo lands a high kick!
Lumotuffio slips a jab and a cross from Gallo.
A left lands for Gallo.
Gallo delivers a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gallo swinging wildly here.
Lumotuffio is looking to land body kicks.
Lumotuffio tries for a takedown but Gallo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lumotuffio shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lumotuffio looks to land a combination but Gallo avoids it well.
Gallo lands with a slapping head kick.
Gallo scores with a sloppy right hand. Lumotuffio should have avoided that one.
Lumotuffio shoots in but no luck this time.
Ryan Gallo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Te Mana Lumotuffio.
No joy there for Gallo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lumotuffio moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Good exchange - Gallo coming out on top.
Lumotuffio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lumotuffio fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gallo avoids it really well and circles away.
Gallo lands a head shot.
Gallo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lumotuffio looks gassed!
Gallo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lumotuffio counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gallo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lumotuffio working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lumotuffio loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lumotuffio postures up in Gallo's guard and throws a big left but Gallo blocks it.
Lumotuffio wants to control from the top but Gallo keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gallo wants to stand but Lumotuffio is controlling the position.
Gallo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lumotuffio has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lumotuffio trying to control the position from guard on top but Gallo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gallo misses with a few strikes there.
Gallo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gallo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gallo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lumotuffio on the side of the head.
Lumotuffio bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gallo regains half guard, as Lumotuffio was trying to land strikes.
Lumotuffio is trying to control. Gallo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gallo is looking to improve his position.
Lumotuffio wants to control but Gallo is keeping him busy.
Gallo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lumotuffio scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gallo is looking to control Lumotuffio's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gallo avoid being mounted?
Lumotuffio wants to take a breather but Gallo is having none of it.
Lumotuffio thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lumotuffio is looking to take a break and control but Gallo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gallo pushes Lumotuffio off looking to stand but Lumotuffio dives back in and keeps control.
Gallo wants to improve his position but Lumotuffio is controlling well.
Lumotuffio thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lumotuffio seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Gallo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A nice combination there by Gallo.
Gallo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gallo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lumotuffio backs up against the cage.
Gallo throws a right and a left that Lumotuffio avoids nicely.
Ryan Gallo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lumotuffio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lumotuffio slips a jab and a cross from Gallo.
Ryan Gallo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gallo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ryan Gallo is winning the standup battle so far.
Gallo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lumotuffio.
Lumotuffio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gallo tries a head kick but it misses.
Gallo throws a one two combo.
Lumotuffio throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gallo.
Gallo throws a sloppy head kick and Lumotuffio moves out of range easily.
Lumotuffio avoids the head kick by Gallo.
Gallo cracks Lumotuffio with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gallo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lumotuffio takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A left and a right from Gallo both land. Nice combination.
Gallo swinging wildly here.
Gallo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sloppy strikes from Lumotuffio. Those never looked like landing.
Good shot there by Gallo.
Lumotuffio looking to score a takedown here. Gallo is defending well but Lumotuffio drives through and ends up in Gallo's guard.
Lumotuffio working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gallo's head.
Lumotuffio is breathing heavily.
Gallo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lumotuffio.
Gallo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lumotuffio stands up over Gallo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gallo working a defensive guard here.
Lumotuffio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gallo is keeping the position for now.
Gallo controlling the position.
Gallo controls Lumotuffio momentarily but Lumotuffio frees himself.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ryan Gallo has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Nice cross by Gallo.
Gallo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gallo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gallo throws a head kick but Lumotuffio moves out of range.
Lumotuffio fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lumotuffio drives through with a takedown into Gallo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Gallo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lumotuffio looking to sit in guard and control but Gallo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lumotuffio throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Lumotuffio wants to sweep here but Gallo controlling him for the moment.
Gallo wants to control from the top but Lumotuffio keeps moving.
Gallo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Lumotuffio keeping moving, preventing Gallo from controlling successfully.
We're going to have a standup here because Ryan Gallo wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Gallo throws a right and a left that Lumotuffio avoids nicely.
Lumotuffio looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Gallo!
Gallo wants to hold on but Lumotuffio pushes him away.
Gallo taking shots to the head.
Lumotuffio lands a big shot there that rocks Gallo but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gallo is looking to get to half guard.
Te Mana Lumotuffio has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lumotuffio lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Gallo dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gallo.
Gallo throws a series of punches but Lumotuffio avoids them all with ease.
Gallo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lumotuffio moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A left and a right from Gallo both land. Nice combination.
Lumotuffio blocks a head kick by Gallo.
Lumotuffio throws a series of punches but Gallo avoids them all with ease.
Gallo lands a jab-cross combination.
Gallo fails to land with a series of punches.
Gallo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gallo scores with a nice head shot.
Lumotuffio blocks a head kick by Gallo.
Gallo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Gallo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch combination from Lumotuffio misses.
Lumotuffio shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Lumotuffio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lumotuffio throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Gallo tries to lock up and control but Lumotuffio gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallo taking shots to the head.
Gallo is looking to get to half guard.
Gallo is bucking up trying to escape but Lumotuffio cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Lumotuffio thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Lumotuffio looking to control but Gallo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lumotuffio has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Gallo's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gallo tries to lock up and control but Lumotuffio gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lumotuffio throwing strikes here but Gallo is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Gallo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gallo is working hard here to advance position.
Lumotuffio thowing shots but they're missing.
Gallo holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Lumotuffio tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Lumotuffio raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Lumotuffio connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Lumotuffio raining down shots from the mount!
Lumotuffio jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Gallo is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Gallo and Lumotuffio has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Te Mana Lumotuffio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gallo struggling a bit here.
Lumotuffio tries for a kimura but Gallo is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lumotuffio throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Gallo works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Gallo gets back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gallo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lumotuffio trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Te Mana Lumotuffio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gallo 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Gallo!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brett Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr (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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BJJ Red Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brett Richards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Skip Squint and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tatsuhiko Jr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Richards decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tatsuhiko Jr's guard.
Tatsuhiko Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tatsuhiko Jr seems keen to control Richards's posture.
Let's hope that Tatsuhiko Jr has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Richards passes Tatsuhiko Jr's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tatsuhiko Jr moves into full guard.
Richards drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tatsuhiko Jr looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tatsuhiko Jr looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tatsuhiko Jr!
Tatsuhiko Jr tries to score with some ground and pound. Richards controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatsuhiko Jr is trying to get an arm triangle but Richards is defending well.
Richards manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Richards wants to get back to full guard but Tatsuhiko Jr has passed into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richards gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Tatsuhiko Jr perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tatsuhiko Jr prevents Richards from improving his position.
Richards gets back to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Richards is on top in guard.
Richards is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tatsuhiko Jr is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tatsuhiko Jr has escaped and now he's on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tatsuhiko Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tatsuhiko Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Richards manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Tatsuhiko Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Richards goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Tatsuhiko Jr is on top in guard.
Richards throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tatsuhiko Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Richards is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuhiko Jr trying to control but Richards is working from the bottom.
Richards is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Richards is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tatsuhiko Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Richards is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tatsuhiko Jr is just riding it out for now. Richards eventually gives up the hold.
Richards is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tatsuhiko Jr sees it coming and defends easily.
Richards is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tatsuhiko Jr controlling the position for now.
Tatsuhiko Jr's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Tatsuhiko Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Richards has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Tatsuhiko Jr defend it? Richards steps over the head and cranks it - Tatsuhiko Jr is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Richards!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brett Richards!
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FIGHT
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