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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sonny Sasonne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Gable (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sonny Sasonne has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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176 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sonny Sasonne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dan Gable!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Hugh Johnson and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sasonne scores with a punch to the head.
Sasonne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gable sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice cross by Sasonne.
Gable steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sasonne.
Gable waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sasonne.
Gable bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice shot by Sasonne.
Sasonne scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Gable fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sasonne manages to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Sasonne.
Gable throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gable slips a straight right by Sasonne.
Gable connects with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sasonne misses with a double jab.
The fighters circling - Sasonne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gable slips under a jab.
Gable takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gable slips a jab from Sasonne.
Gable wants to slow Sasonne down by chopping away at his legs.
Gable doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sasonne looks to throw the jab but Gable is out of range.
Gable swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sasonne thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gable on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gable swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gable defending well as Sasonne loads up on a big left hand.
Sasonne throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gable counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sasonne won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sasonne is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Gable is controlling him well.
Gable takes a little break here. Sasonne wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Gable is working Sasonne over with some ground and pound from side control.
Gable scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sasonne is rocked!
Gable cracks Sasonne with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Gable immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Sasonne is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Gable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Gable!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Gump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Max (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Max has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Bubba Gump has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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265 lbs
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220 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bubba Gump!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Michael Max!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Steve Erwin and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gump looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Max!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Gump looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gump working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Max turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Gump off and cradles Max's limp body as Gump celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Bubba Gump!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Trester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John De Vito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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195 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ben Trester!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John De Vito!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Bruno Hogan and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trester circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice body kick there by Trester.
Trester connects with a solid leg kick.
De Vito shoots for a double leg takedown but Trester sprawls well. He's pushed De Vito's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ben Trester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trester shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Trester seems to be working for a kimura but De Vito defends the submission attempt.
Trester wants to lay and pray for a moment but De Vito keeps working.
Trester throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Trester perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Trester is sneakily working for an arm triangle but De Vito sees it coming and defends easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trester is sneakily working for an arm triangle but De Vito sees it coming and defends easily.
De Vito wants to get back to his feet.
De Vito tries to roll over but Trester keeps him under control.
Trester wants to work for an arm triangle but De Vito is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
De Vito is trying to maintain the position but Trester is very close to passing his half guard.
Trester is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
De Vito blocking the ground and pound attempt from Trester.
Trester seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but De Vito does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Trester is sneakily working for an arm triangle but De Vito sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trester is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and De Vito defends it well.
De Vito makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Trester misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
De Vito walks forward, straight into a front kick from Trester.
De Vito with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Trester to score with a decent uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Trester swings for the body but De Vito moves out of range.
De Vito tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Trester manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
De Vito avoids the head kick by Trester.
Trester misses the shot to the body.
De Vito chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Trester can pounce on him.
De Vito looks gassed!
Trester connects with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trester tried to score with a low kick but De Vito checks it.
Trester is looking to score with low kicks.
Danga de danga de dang - Trester scores with a four punch combination!
A decent looking cross lands there for Trester.
De Vito stuffs the takedown.
Trester throws a sloppy head kick and De Vito moves out of range easily.
Trester misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
De Vito looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Trester with the active half guard here but De Vito passes nicely into side control.
De Vito wants to take a breather but Trester manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for De Vito.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Vito trying to control but Trester is working from the bottom.
De Vito is looking to stand up but Trester won't let him.
Trester looking for a guillotine here but De Vito defends easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trester throws his legs up looking for a submission but De Vito uses it to pass to side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Vito looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Trester is avoiding damage well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Trester dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A punch lands to the side of De Vito 's head but he takes it in his stride.
De Vito stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and De Vito wants it to stay on the feet.
De Vito throws a leg kick which misses Trester's front leg but catches the back leg as Trester tries to avoid it.
Ben Trester is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Trester fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
De Vito shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Trester defends it nicely.
De Vito shoots in for a takedown but Trester shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
De Vito tries to score a power double leg takedown but Trester sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten De Vito somewhat.
Ben Trester has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John De Vito.
Trester circles away from the clinch attempt.
De Vito changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Trester tries to avoid it but De Vito manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Trester to the ground. Trester escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
De Vito takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Trester lands a nice hook to De Vito's body. De Vito takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
De Vito is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trester lands with an uppercut that bounces De Vito off the cage and back into rage.
Jab by Trester.
It looks like John De Vito has been cut.
Trester throws a right and a left that De Vito avoids nicely.
Trester tries to land a leg kick but De Vito saw it coming and moves away.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Trester.
Trester wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by De Vito, who protects the arm well.
De Vito is working to avoid the ground and pound but Trester connects with a decent elbow.
Trester tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Trester has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trester working the ground and pound from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trester trying to control the action but De Vito is working from the bottom.
Trester is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because De Vito is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Trester tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Trester has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Trester is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. De Vito knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trester advances to full mount.
Trester trying to control but De Vito is having none of it.
De Vito can't escape the position.
De Vito wants to hold on but Trester pushes him away.
BOOM! Trester connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Trester unloading with bombs!
Trester quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Trester but it's paid off an De Vito is forced to tap! Nice work by Trester.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ben Trester!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roob Fitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Jeetjutsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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230 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Roob Fitz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thiago Jeetjutsu!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Hugh Johnson and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jeetjutsu avoids the head kick by Fitz.
Fitz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jeetjutsu is out of range and Fitz settles back down.
Jeetjutsu misses with a few strikes there.
Jeetjutsu shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fitz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jeetjutsu wants to pass the guard but Fitz is keeping the position.
Fitz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Fitz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fitz holds on and takes a little breather.
We're going to have a standup here because Roob Fitz wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Jeetjutsu closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fitz wants to control but Jeetjutsu postures up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitz trying to control but Jeetjutsu flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Jeetjutsu looking for the RNC.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeetjutsu keeps control of the position as Fitz tries to break free.
Fitz looking very determined here, making life difficult for Jeetjutsu.
Fitz covering up well under a series of strikes from Jeetjutsu.
Jeetjutsu working for a choke but Fitz is defending well.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fitz trying to get back to his feet but Jeetjutsu is in full control for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitz is trying to break free.
Jeetjutsu loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Fitz hold on?
It looks like Roob Fitz has been cut.
Fitz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jeetjutsu on the ground.
Fitz is breathing heavily.
Jeetjutsu wants to control but Fitz is keeping busy.
Fitz is trying to defend against the choke here but Jeetjutsu has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Jeetjutsu Tightens the hold and Fitz taps out furiously! Jeetjutsu displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Thiago Jeetjutsu!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robson Siqueira Campos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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187 lbs
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182 lbs
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Robert Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Robson Siqueira Campos!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Bruno Hogan and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia connects with a high kick.
It looks like Robson Siqueira Campos has been cut.
Siqueira Campos fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Siqueira Campos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Garcia lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Garcia chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Robson Siqueira Campos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Siqueira Campos gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Siqueira Campos tries to clinch up but Garcia circles away and keeps his distance.
Siqueira Campos throws a sloppy head kick and Garcia moves out of range easily.
Garcia avoids the head kick by Siqueira Campos.
Garcia misses with a head kick.
Garcia fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Garcia gets a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Garcia throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Siqueira Camposs head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia scores a nice knee to the body.
Garcia lands a body punch.
Siqueira Campos looks gassed!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Garcia takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Garcia landing knees to the head.
Siqueira Campos takes a knee to the side of the body.
Garcia scores with a shoulder strike.
Garcia presses Siqueira Campos against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Garcia.
Garcia unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Garcia manages to break the clinch.
Garcia darts in and clinches Siqueira Campos up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia lands a hook to the side of the head.
Garcia is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Garcia gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Garcia utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Garcia landing some nice looking knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Garcia.
Garcia lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That has opened up Robson Siqueira Campos's cut even more.
Knees to the body from Garcia.
Knees to the body from Garcia.
Siqueira Campos takes a shot to the head.
Garcia working Siqueira Campos over with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Garcia.
Siqueira Campos takes a knee right on the jaw!
Garcia pushes Siqueira Campos back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siqueira Campos is trying to maintain a safe position but Garcia gets an underhook and turns Siqueira Campos into the cage.
Garcia lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Garcia connects with a nasty looking knee right to Siqueira Campos's face.
The cut above Robson Siqueira Campos's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Garcia landing knees to the body.
Garcia lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Garcia working Siqueira Campos over with knees to the body.
Garcia landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Garcia.
Garcia scores a nice knee to the body.
Garcia lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Garcia.
Garcia utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left hand lands to the body for Garcia.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Garcia lands an elbow inside that Siqueira Campos shrugs off.
Garcia lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Garcia.
Garcia lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Garcia lands a right hand that snaps the head of Siqueira Campos backwards.
Garcia throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Siqueira Camposs head.
Garcia working Siqueira Campos over with knees to the body.
Garcia content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Garcia lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Garcia taking a breather.
Garcia lands an elbow inside that Siqueira Campos shrugs off.
Robson Siqueira Campos's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Garcia works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Garcia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robson Siqueira Campos's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Garcia has Siqueira Campos up against the cage in a clinch.
Siqueira Campos takes a knee right on the jaw!
Garcia breaks the clinch.
Garcia takes the fight into the clinch.
Good body shot from Garcia.
Robert Garcia has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Siqueira Campos changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Garcia fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The fighters circle, before Garcia throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Siqueira Campos's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Garcia lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Robert Garcia!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Geese Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alvarez is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Mavado - Final Destination (Raw) - Summer Fling Riddim. Geese Howard had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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181 lbs
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270 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Geese Howard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Manny Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Winston Howard and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howard throws a shot from downtown. Alvarez moves away and avoids it.
Howard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Alvarez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Howard throws a nice outside leg kick.
Alvarez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Howard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alvarez misses with a wild combination.
Howard lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Howard has taken the fight to the clinch.
Howard landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Howard has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Alvarez uses from the top position.
Howard has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Alvarez doesn't defend quickly enough and Howard has managed to lock this one up! Can Alvarez escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Howard on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Geese Howard!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eldar Jah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rugal Bernstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eldar Jah has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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211 lbs
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231 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eldar Jah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rugal Bernstein!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Summer Carpenter and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping body kick lands there for Jah.
Bernstein gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jah.
Bernstein thows a leg kick but Jah checks it
and Jah counters with a straight right hand.
A big right from Bernstein misses.
Nice body kick there by Jah.
Bernstein closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jah's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jah has a closed guard, preventing Bernstein from standing up.
Bernstein has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Jah to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Bernstein is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Jah pulls down on the head and he's put Bernstein to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Eldar Jah!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Landers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Balboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kevin Landers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rocky Balboa!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Summer Carpenter and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Landers shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Balboa sprawls well. Balboa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Landers gets slowly back to his feet.
Balboa feints a jab promting Landers to slip. Balboa then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Landers slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Kevin Landers has been cut.
Balboa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Landers defends it nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Landers is defended easily by Balboa.
Balboa closes the distance and clinches.
Landers misses with a hook to the ribs.
Balboa scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Landers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Balboa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Landers's elbow.
Balboa has hold of one of Landers's legs. Landers is fighting the takedown attempt but Balboa gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Balboa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Landers works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balboa lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Landers 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.
Balboa controls from within his opponent's guard.
Balboa throws a sloppy strike and Landers has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Balboa is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Landers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kevin Landers!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Tune (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarkko Vuorinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tune comes into the arena with Master of Puppets (8-BIT) blaring out of the sound system. Charlie Tune could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jarkko Vuorinen's chin.
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Charlie Tune!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jarkko Vuorinen!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, John Mangel and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vuorinen lands a nice hook to Tune's body. Tune takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vuorinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jarkko Vuorinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vuorinen throws a leg kick which misses Tune's front leg but catches the back leg as Tune tries to avoid it.
Vuorinen misses with a series of wild punches.
Tune drives through with a takedown into Vuorinen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Tune wants to pass the guard but Vuorinen is keeping the position.
Tune won't allow Vuorinen to sweep him here.
Tune passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Vuorinen dodges the ground and pound from Tune.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tune in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Vuorinen is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Charlie Tune!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Matrix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thunder Lips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thunder Lips has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with John Matrix's chin.
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235 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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300 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Brawler
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Matrix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thunder Lips!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matrix lands with a nice combination. Lips backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Thunder Lips has been cut.
A left lands for Matrix.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lips fails with a takedown attempt.
Matrix stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Matrix cracks Lips with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice jab there from Matrix.
Lips takes one to the side of the head.
Lips gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Matrix is trying to stall.
Lips drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Matrix misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lips blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lips drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Matrix gets the underhooks and prevents it.
John Matrix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thunder Lips.
Matrix lands an uppercut.
Lips looking to throw knees to the head but Matrix is blocking nicely.
Lips drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Matrix gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lips wants a takedown.
Matrix letting Lips take a breather here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matrix stalls.
Lips wants the takedown. Matrix is fighting it off but Lips persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Matrix's guard against the cage.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Matrix is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lips looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Matrix might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Matrix is trying to keep Lips in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because John Matrix wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Lips closes this distance looking for a takedown but Matrix circles away.
Matrix lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lips.
Lips trying to control the position but Matrix is working away.
Lips goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Matrix has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lips but great work by Matrix.
Lips is looking to regain half guard here but Matrix keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lips can't do much from the bottom here.
Matrix trying to control the action but Lips is working from the bottom.
Lips holding on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Matrix dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thunder Lips's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lips on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lips has Matrix up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lips.
Lips controlling the action here for a moment.
Lips is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Matrix is defending well for now.
Matrix is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matrix stalling.
Matrix lands a hook to the side of the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lips - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Matrix misses with some punches.
Matrix gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lips.
Matrix stalling in the clinch but Lips improves position.
Matrix lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Matrix leaning against his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matrix is looking to control Lips's arms but Lips gets an underhook and turns him. Now Matrix has his back to the cage.
Matrix has had enough of the clinch but Lips keeps him there for the moment.
Lips blocks an uppercut.
Lips looking for a takedown.
Lips is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Matrix gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
John Matrix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thunder Lips.
Matrix tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lips's elbow.
Lips is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Matrix is defending well for now.
Lips drops down looking for an ankle pick but Matrix pulls his leg out and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Matrix.
Lips has Matrix up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matrix's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matrix stuffs the takedown attempt from Lips. Lips gets slowly back to his feet.
Lips takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lips throws out a loose jab but Matrix uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right-left combo lands from Matrix.
Lips closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Matrix prevents a takedown attempt there.
Matrix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Come on Lips - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Matrix creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lips has hold of one of Matrix's legs. Matrix is fighting the takedown attempt but Lips gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Lips won't allow Matrix to sweep him here.
Lips working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Matrix's head.
Lips's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Matrix on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Matrix tries to get out of the position.
Matrix pulls Lips in close to his closed guard and prevents Lips from doing any damage or advancing position.
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 John Matrix will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Thunder Lips's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Jab by Matrix.
Matrix drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lips looking for subs off his back but Matrix has passed one foot through into half guard.
Thunder Lips has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lips has his hands clasped together around Matrix's back. He's all about the action.
Lips works his way to full guard. Good work.
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.
Matrix looking to sit in guard and control but Lips gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lips working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Matrix is looking to stand up but Lips isn't so interested in that idea.
Lips stays in close to Matrix's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lips wants to control from the top but Matrix keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lips accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lips scoring with some ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lips pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matrix is keeping the position for now.
Lips is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lips 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lips postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Matrix is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lips, into his guard.
Matrix wants to control from the top but Lips keeps moving.
John Matrix is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
John Matrix has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Lips's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Matrix connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lips scrambles back to his feet.
Lips takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lips shoots in looking for a takedown but Matrix manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lips's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
John Matrix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matrix bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lips's head.
Lips gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Matrix is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lips on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Matrix tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lips swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matrix catches Lips with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Matrix scores with a hook to the body. Lips takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thunder Lips has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lips moves into the clinch.
Lips wants a takedown.
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 John Matrix.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Matrix, 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 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Matrix!
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