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MFC XVI : Hopachai vs Morgan PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Crafty Dog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Crafty Dog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gabriel da Silva!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Skip Squint and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
da Silva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dog as he avoids it easily.
Dog swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
da Silva walks into a straight right hand from Dog.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dog rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but da Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
da Silva rushes Dog and presses him up against the cage.
Dog trying to control the position but instead, da Silva has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dog into the cage.
da Silva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
da Silva moves into the clinch.
da Silva'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.
Dog really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
da Silva lands a body punch in the clinch.
da Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dog's elbow.
da Silva manages to break the clinch.
Dog waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract da Silva.
Dog uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before da Silva has time to react.
da Silva tries to bum rush Dog with a series of wild strikes but Dog uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dog thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
da Silva ducks right into an uppercut from Dog.
da Silva gets a takedown into half guard.
da Silva trying to control the pace.
da Silva looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dog with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dog looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dog avoiding damage under a succession of punches from da Silva.
Still in half guard, da Silva seems content to control.
Dog tries to kick da Silva off but da Silva keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
da Silva looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Gabriel da Silva hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Dog wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dog keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
da Silva throws a series of strikes that have Dog backpedaling.
Dog forces da Silva back against the cage and clinches.
Dog drops down looking for an ankle pick but da Silva pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dog just misses with a punch to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dog is trying to break the clinch but da Silva has him pressed against the cage.
da Silva stalling.
Dog's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dog is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
da Silva gets through Dog's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
da Silva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dog.
It looks like Gabriel da Silva has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but da Silva circles away quickly and effectively.
Dog gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dog looking to slow down the pace here.
da Silva throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
da Silva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dog gets caught flat footed, as da Silva shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
da Silva decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Dog stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dog gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
da Silva is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
da Silva working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by da Silva.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
da Silva stalling against the cage.
da Silva lands a nice shot to the body.
Dog is breathing heavily.
da Silva works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good body shot from da Silva.
da Silva breaks the clinch.
Dog rushes da Silva and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, da Silva creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
da Silva manages to break the clinch.
da Silva rushes Dog and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dog tries to circle away but da Silva has him pinned against the cage.
da Silva displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dog up against the cage.
da Silva working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel da Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gabriel da Silva's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
da Silva lands a nice shot to the body.
da Silva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dog tries to avoid it but da Silva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dog to the ground. Dog escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dog connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dog dodges the punch combination from da Silva.
Dog throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A big left from Dog misses.
Dog scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right from da Silva on the inside.
Dog is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
da Silva is pushing Dog up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
da Silva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dog fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with da Silva, pushing him back against the cage.
Dog jumps guard but da Silva stands there with Dog around his waist. Dog gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
da Silva breaks from the clinch.
Crafty Dog is winning the standup battle so far.
Sloppy strikes from Dog. Those never looked like landing.
da Silva gets a clinch.
da Silva softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dog is rocked!
Stalling in the clinch from da Silva.
Oh Dog is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
da Silva digs a right hand underneath Dog's ribcage. Dog let out a lung full of air as it connected.
da Silva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
da Silva connects with a stiff jab that staggers Dog - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gabriel da Silva!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Kazmierski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boa Constrictor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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220 lbs
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214 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Adam Kazmierski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Boa Constrictor!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Bruno Hogan and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kazmierski looks for a takedown but Constrictor sprawls well.
Kazmierski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kazmierski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Constrictor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Constrictor goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Adam Kazmierski has been cut.
Constrictor slaps away a takedown attempt from Kazmierski, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Constrictor throws a series of punches but Kazmierski moves out of range.
Constrictor lands a jab-cross combination.
Constrictor thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kazmierski if he has to take too many more of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kazmierski misses with the combination.
Constrictor lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Constrictor scores with a body shot.
Kazmierski is breathing heavily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Constrictor!
Constrictor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Constrictor throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Constrictor.
Constrictor connects with a leg kick. Kazmierski looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A solid body kick from Constrictor.
Kazmierski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Constrictor.
Constrictor lands a slapping body shot.
Constrictor connects with a leg kick. Kazmierski looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Constrictor lands a front kick.
Constrictor scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Adam Kazmierski's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Constrictor shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kazmierski eats them both and turns towards Constrictor to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Donk. Constrictor catches Kazmierski right on the button with a cross.
Constrictor lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Constrictor.
Constrictor looks to land a combination. Kazmierski sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Constrictor misses with the combination.
Constrictor scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Constrictor throws a sloppy head kick and Kazmierski moves out of range easily.
Constrictor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kazmierski circles away quickly and effectively.
Constrictor fails to land with a series of punches.
Kazmierski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Constrictor circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Kazmierski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Constrictor dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kazmierski. That did some damage!
Constrictor lands a jab-cross combination.
Constrictor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kazmierski takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Constrictor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kazmierski.
Constrictor misses with a head kick.
Kazmierski fails with the takedown.
Constrictor lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Constrictor lands a jab-cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazmierski tries to close the distance and clinch but Constrictor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Constrictor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kazmierski.
Kazmierski misses with a takedown
and Constrictor counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kazmierski thinking.
Constrictor scores with a kick to the body.
Constrictor is working the combinations to good effect here.
Kazmierski dives in and grabs Constrictor's left leg, looking for a takedown. Constrictor pushes down on Kazmierski's head and hops out.
Kazmierski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Constrictor.
Kazmierski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Constrictor is fending him off so far but Kazmierski persists. Nope, Constrictor circles away and we're back to standing.
Constrictor fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kazmierski on the side of the head.
Constrictor scores with a leg kick.
Kazmierski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Constrictor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kazmierski shoots in and drives through. Constrictor sprawls well.
Constrictor pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kazmierski back to the cage. Constrictor follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A nice inside leg kick there by Constrictor. That's going to slow Kazmierski down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Constrictor throws a head kick that Kazmierski semi-blocks.
Kazmierski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Constrictor circles away.
Kazmierski shoots in and drives through. Constrictor sprawls well.
Constrictor lands with a good body shot.
Constrictor throws a series of strikes that have Kazmierski backpedaling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Constrictor.
Constrictor lands a jab-cross combination.
Kazmierski lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kazmierski checks a leg kick nicely.
Kazmierski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Constrictor sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Boa Constrictor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kazmierski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Constrictor avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Constrictor scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boa Constrictor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adam Kazmierski's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Constrictor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Constrictor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kazmierski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kazmierski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Constrictor is fending him off so far but Kazmierski persists. Nope, Constrictor circles away and we're back to standing.
Constrictor lands with a kick to the temple. Kazmierski shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kazmierski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Constrictor but Constrictor pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Kazmierski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Constrictor lands a nice shot to the body.
Constrictor is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kazmierski rather than just go for the knockout.
Constrictor goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Constrictor fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kazmierski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Constrictor throws a quick inside leg kick.
A combination from Constrictor does no damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Constrictor lands a nice looking body kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kazmierski might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Constrictor lands a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloppy strikes from Constrictor. Those never looked like landing.
Some wild striking there from Constrictor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazmierski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Constrictor avoids it really well and circles away.
Constrictor lands a jab to the nose.
Kazmierski is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kazmierski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Constrictor sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Constrictor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Constrictor feints a jab promting Kazmierski to slip. Constrictor then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kazmierski slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kazmierski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Constrictor fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kazmierski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kazmierski shoots in for a takedown but Constrictor shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Constrictor bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kazmierski's head backwards.
Constrictor stalks Kazmierski and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kazmierski's face. Kazmierski staggers backwards, shaken.
Constrictor works over Kazmierski's head and body with a nice combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazmierski fails to land the takedown.
Constrictor fails to land with a series of punches.
Adam Kazmierski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Constrictor catches Kazmierski with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Constrictor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kazmierski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
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!
Constrictor lands a high kick!
Kazmierski shoots in looking for a takedown but Constrictor manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kazmierski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kazmierski dodges the punch combination from Constrictor.
Kazmierski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Constrictor looks to land a combination but Kazmierski avoids it well.
Constrictor stuffs the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazmierski blocks a head kick by Constrictor.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Kazmierski. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Constrictor lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kazmierski fails with a takedown attempt.
A head kick from Constrictor lands but Kazmierski takes it in his stride.
Kazmierski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Constrictor works over Kazmierski's head and body with a nice combination.
Kazmierski misses with a takedown attempt - Constrictor sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kazmierski closes the distance and clinches up with Constrictor, looking for a takedown. Kazmierski pushes Constrictor against the cage but Constrictor circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Constrictor connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Constrictor lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Constrictor.
Kazmierski tries to land a leg kick but Constrictor saw it coming and moves away.
Crunch! Constrictor slams his shin into Kazmierski's torso.
Kazmierski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Constrictor sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kazmierski somewhat.
Boa Constrictor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Constrictor chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Constrictor fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kazmierski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Constrictor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kazmierski is looking to clinch but Constrictor is avoiding it.
Constrictor throws a head kick but Kazmierski moves out of range.
Kazmierski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kazmierski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Constrictor defends it nicely.
Boa Constrictor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Constrictor lands with a straight right. Kazmierski didn't see that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Constrictor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Constrictor as Kazmierski shoots in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boa Constrictor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Adam Kazmierski's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Constrictor lands a jab-cross combination.
Kazmierski misses with a takedown attempt - Constrictor sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Constrictor.
Kazmierski takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Constrictor fails to land with a series of punches.
Constrictor lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Constrictor.
Constrictor goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Constrictor lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Constrictor lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kazmierski backs up against the cage.
Constrictor connects with a body shot.
Constrictor throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kazmierski avoids a punch combination nicely.
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!
Kazmierski tries to clinch there but Constrictor circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazmierski slips a jab and a cross from Constrictor.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice sprawl there from Constrictor as Kazmierski shoots in.
Constrictor is looking to slow Kazmierski down with leg kicks.
Kazmierski misses with a takedown
and Constrictor counters with a nice body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Kazmierski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Constrictor cracks Kazmierski with a good jab.
Constrictor throws a head kick that misses.
Kazmierski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Constrictor defends it nicely.
Constrictor throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Constrictor as Kazmierski shoots in.
Constrictor scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kazmierski looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Constrictor with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Constrictor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Constrictor misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kazmierski fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Constrictor scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Constrictor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Constrictor throws a head kick that half lands.
Kazmierski tries to clinch but Constrictor moves out of range.
Kazmierski takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Constrictor motions for Kazmierski to come forward. Constrictor throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A combination from Constrictor does no damage.
Kazmierski misses with a takedown attempt - Constrictor sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Constrictor lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kazmierski at a distance.
Kazmierski shoots in but no luck this time.
Kazmierski will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Constrictor throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Constrictor.
Kazmierski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Constrictor tries to avoid it but Kazmierski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Constrictor to the ground. Constrictor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Constrictor lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kazmierski shoots in for a takedown but Constrictor shows good takedown defense.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Constrictor.
Nice sprawl there from Constrictor as Kazmierski shoots in.
Kazmierski takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kazmierski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Constrictor defends it nicely.
Constrictor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kazmierski circles away quickly and effectively.
Constrictor goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Horrible takedown by Kazmierski or perhaps it was just good defense by Constrictor which made him look bad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazmierski has a takedown stuffed.
Constrictor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kazmierski tries to clinch but Constrictor is having none of it.
Constrictor throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kazmierski on the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Constrictor. Kazmierski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Constrictor swats away the attempt to clinch by Kazmierski.
Kazmierski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Constrictor throws out the jab.
Kazmierski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Constrictor defends it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Constrictor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Adam Kazmierski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boa Constrictor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kazmierski scores with a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boa Constrictor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Constrictor has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boa Constrictor!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blas Ople (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drako Drakodyak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drako Drakodyak is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin |
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Good low kicks
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Blas Ople!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Drako Drakodyak!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Skip Squint and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ople throws a front kick aimed at Drakodyak's knee but Drakodyak avoids it well.
Ople throws a sloppy head kick
and Drakodyak counters with a nice kick to the body.
Drakodyak throws a head kick but Ople moves out of range.
A low kick from Ople is predictable there
and Drakodyak counters with a nice body kick.
Ople throws a head kick that misses.
Ople is breathing heavily.
Drakodyak throws a head kick that misses.
Drakodyak throws a sloppy head kick and Ople moves out of range easily.
Blas Ople 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!
Drakodyak lands a head kick!
It looks like Blas Ople has been cut.
Drakodyak throws a head kick that Ople semi-blocks.
Ople throws a head kick that misses
and Drakodyak counters with a leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Drakodyak - that will leave a mark!
Nice shot lands for Drakodyak.
Drakodyak moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Drakodyak throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Drakodyak lands a head kick. Ople smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drakodyak lands a big head kick that sends Ople tumbling to the mat! Drakodyak takes a step backwards and waves Ople back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Ople is rocked!
Blas Ople's cut is getting worse.
Ople throws a sloppy head kick
and Drakodyak counters with a head kick from the bowels of hell that crumples Ople! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Drako Drakodyak!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lewis McLay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephen Elley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McLay comes to the cage accompanied by "The Party Song" by Blink 182. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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133 lbs
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145 lbs
5 - 4 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lewis McLay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Stephen Elley!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Bruno Hogan and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Elley throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Elley tries a head kick but it misses.
McLay fails with a takedown attempt.
Elley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McLay looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Elley is fending him off so far but McLay persists. Nope, Elley circles away and we're back to standing.
Elley lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elley throws a head kick but McLay moves out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Elley finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Elley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McLay.
Elley throws a head kick that misses.
Elley lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Elley.
Elley throws a good cross that connects.
Elley throws a sloppy head kick and McLay moves out of range easily.
Stephen Elley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McLay shoots in but Elley avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lewis McLay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elley misses with a head kick.
Elley misses with a few strikes there.
McLay shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Elley is trying to defend but McLay finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
McLay throwing shots but Elley is blocking nicely.
McLay missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLay trying to mount his opponent but Elley defends it.
McLay lands strikes from half guard.
McLay is thwarting Elley's attempts to control the position.
Elley is trying to stand up here but McLay is controlling him well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. McLay connects with a nice short shot to Elley's temple.
McLay throws a strike but Elley avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
McLay really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Elley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McLay pushing down on Elley's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McLay seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Elley is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Lewis McLay!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Cronan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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212 lbs
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218 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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chuck Liddell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matt Cronan!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Hugh Johnson and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cronan drives through and clinches with Liddell against the cage.
Liddell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cronan's elbow.
Liddell is working Cronan over against the cage.
Liddell pushes Cronan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Liddell.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cronan throws an elbow but misses.
Cronan lands a nice uppercut.
Cronan pressing his opponent against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Cronan fails to land.
Cronan lands a left hand.
Cronan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Liddell tries a body shot but Cronan blocks it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cronan takes a shot to the head.
Liddell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liddell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cronan moves away.
Cronan throws a nice looking combination but Liddell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Liddell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cronan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Liddell instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddell digs a right hand into Cronan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cronan's gas tank.
Cronan taking a breather.
Liddell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Liddell lands with a left to the head.
Liddell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cronan looking to stall.
Cronan working aggressively here.
Cronan throws a head punch that misses.
Liddell struggles to land a body shot inside as Cronan controls his hands.
Cronan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short left from Liddell.
Liddell lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cronan looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Liddell lands an uppercut.
Liddell lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cronan.
Liddell lands with a light punch inside.
Liddell lands a hook that snaps the head of Cronan backwards.
A short body shot lands from Liddell as the two fighters clinch.
Liddell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cronan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddell connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Liddell throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cronan on the side of the head.
Liddell lands with a nice body punch.
Liddell scores with a shot to the body.
Matt Cronan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from Liddell.
Cronan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Liddell scores with a shot to the body.
Liddell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Liddell can't find room to land a body shot as Cronan controls the action.
Liddell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cronan backwards.
Liddell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Liddell is working Cronan over against the cage.
Liddell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Liddell lands a hook to the side of the head.
Liddell lands a left hand.
A short body shot lands from Liddell as the two fighters clinch.
Liddell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cronan backwards.
Liddell lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Liddell - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A right handed body shot lands from Liddell.
Liddell cracks Cronan with a nice body shot.
Liddell lands a body shot.
Liddell breaks the clinch.
Liddell thuds a left hand into Cronan's body.
Cronan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liddell jabs at Cronan's body.
Liddell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Liddell lands a nice shot to the body.
Liddell connects with a nice looking jab.
Liddell closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Cronan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cronan is rocked!
Liddell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cronan circles away quickly and effectively.
Cronan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cronan is still on wobbly legs! Can Liddell finish him?
Liddell stuns Cronan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liddell Rushes Cronan and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Cronan is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Liddell Piles on the pressure and Cronan crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chuck Liddell!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lyoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshimora Chiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Chiba's choice of entrance music: Angel of Death. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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28
199 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
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185 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lyoto Machida!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Yoshimora Chiba!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Steve Erwin and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Machida lands a lovely overhand right.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Machida!
Machida throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Chiba shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Chiba throws a right and a left that both miss.
Machida tests Chiba's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Machida dips to his left and cracks Chiba with an uppercut!
Machida looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Crunch! Machida slams his shin into Chiba's torso.
Machida swinging wildly here.
Chiba takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida scores with a jab. Chiba acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Chiba throws a looping overhand right but Machida ducks down to avoid it.
Chiba takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Machida ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Machida throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Machida scores with a hook.
Machida fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Chiba checks it well.
Machida scores with a jab to the head.
Machida is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jab, jab by Machida - just one landing.
Machida fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Machida misses with a few strikes there.
Machida misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chiba.
Machida looks to land a left hand but Chiba moved out of range nicely.
Machida is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chiba moves away from the strike by Machida.
Machida fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chiba manages to avoid it.
Machida misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Chiba misses the target.
Machida misses with a wild combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the liver by Machida. Beautiful body shot.
Chiba showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Machida.
Machida swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chiba.
Machida scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chiba avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice defenses there by Machida.
Machida throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chiba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chiba thows a left - swing and a miss!
Machida shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chiba takes one to the chin there.
Machida fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chiba on the side of the head.
Decent striking displayed by Machida there.
Machida displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Chiba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machida manages to avoid it.
Chiba misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida misses with an attempted mid kick.
Machida cracks Chiba with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Machida takes a swing at Chiba's ribcage but misses.
A left and a right from Machida both land. Nice combination.
A big right from Chiba misses.
Machida throws a nice inside leg kick.
Machida throws a looping overhand right but Chiba ducks down to avoid it.
Chiba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chiba avoids the body shot from Machida.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chiba tries to move into range but Machida moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machida throws a head kick that misses
and Chiba counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Machida lands with a nice combination. Chiba backs away looking to recover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyoto Machida dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Machida scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chiba is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Machida catches Chiba with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Machida fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chiba throws a series of punches but Machida moves out of range.
Lyoto Machida is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Machida throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Machida cracks Chiba with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Machida lands a really nice looking cross but Chiba seems unphased.
Chiba misses with a wild combination.
Machida lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Machida dives in and scores a takedown into Chiba's guard.
Chiba working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Machida.
Chiba really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Machida. 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 one minute gone in the round.
Machida controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Machida's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Chiba is trying to keep Machida in close.
Chiba keeping moving, preventing Machida from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Lyoto Machida just wasn't active enough.
Machida with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chiba misses with a head kick.
Chiba throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Machida on the side of the head.
Chiba is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Machida.
Machida thuds his right hand into Chiba's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Machida scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Chiba moves away from the strike by Machida.
A looping hook to the body misses from Machida. Chiba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chiba has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Chiba missing with a left hand there. Machida was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Machida pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Machida ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Machida throws a lazy right hand but Chiba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida misses the jab.
Machida throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Machida scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Machida lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chiba circles away quickly and effectively.
Chiba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Machida sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chiba misses with a hook
and Machida counters with a stiff right hand.
Machida tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chiba slips a straight right by Machida.
Yoshimora Chiba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chiba swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Machida uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chiba.
A right-left combo lands from Machida.
Machida waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chiba.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chiba takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Chiba lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Machida circles away quickly and effectively.
Machida throws a nice looking combination but Chiba bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chiba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chiba moves away from the strike by Machida.
Machida's corner calls for a 1-2. Machida obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A big left from Machida misses.
Machida throws a shot from downtown. Chiba moves away and avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machida uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chiba.
Machida misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chiba.
Machida connects with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyoto Machida dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Chiba throws a looping overhand right but Machida ducks down to avoid it.
Chiba drops his hands momentarily and Machida takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Machida fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chiba manages to avoid it.
Chiba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Machida motions for Chiba to come forward. Machida throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Machida throws a right hand that Chiba ducks under and follows up with a left that Chiba also avoids with ease.
Machida staying out of range there.
Nice uppercut there from Machida.
A telegraphed right hand from Chiba misses the target.
Machida thows a left - swing and a miss!
Machida is looking to clinch but Chiba is avoiding it.
Chiba throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Chiba gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Machida misses with an uppercut. Chiba saw that one coming.
Chiba moves out of range of the body kick.
Machida connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chiba's hands.
Chiba lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Machida swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Machida scores with the left hand. Chiba knows he should have avoided that one.
Chiba swings for the body but Machida moves out of range.
Machida tries to clinch up.
Sloppy strikes from Machida. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chiba's head backwards.
Chiba steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Machida. That one must have hurt.
Machida looks to land a left hand but Chiba moved out of range nicely.
Machida misses the shot to the body.
Lyoto Machida is winning the standup battle so far.
Machida tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chiba swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Machida misses with a takedown attempt - Chiba sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Machida just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Machida misses its intended target.
Machida lands a nice looking kick to the body. Chiba takes a step back to recover.
Machida throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Chiba counters with a left and a right that stings Machida.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machida wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chiba lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Chiba.
A big right from Chiba misses.
Nice cross by Machida.
Machida slips under a jab.
Machida lands a head kick!
Machida tries to land a leg kick but Chiba saw it coming and moves away.
A combination from Machida does no damage.
Chiba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machida.
Machida lands with an uppercut that bounces Chiba off the cage and back into rage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida tests Chiba's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Machida scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chiba doesn't seem bothered though.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Machida!
Chiba misses with a hook.
Machida lands with a good body shot.
Machida blocks a low kick nicely.
Machida slips a straight right by Chiba.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machida pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lyoto Machida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donk. Machida catches Chiba right on the button with a cross.
Machida throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyoto Machida clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
No joy there for Machida, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Machida bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Machida finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A low kick from Machida is predictable there
and Chiba counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Machida scores with a one two! Chiba had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Machida throws a series of punches but Chiba moves out of range.
Machida avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chiba misses with an uppercut. Machida saw that one coming.
Chiba might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Chiba misses with a straight right.
Machida misses with a wild body shot.
Machida moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chiba was well out of range. Poor timing from Machida.
A jab from Machida finds it's way through Chiba's defenses.
Chiba throws a hook but Machida avoids it easily.
Chiba drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Chiba bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Machida misses with an uppercut.
Machida lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Machida misses with a double jab.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Machida moves out of range as Chiba strikes.
Chiba throws a big shot that misses.
Machida connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chiba's hands.
Chiba on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida misses with a series of wild punches.
Machida misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chiba takes a jab right on the kisser.
Machida scores with a body shot.
Chiba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chiba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Machida.
Machida shoots in and drives through. Chiba sprawls well.
Nice body punch from Chiba.
Machida misses the shot to the body.
Machida misses with a hook
and Chiba counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chiba counters with a low kick, right behind Machida 's knee.
Chiba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Machida sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Machida just misses with a punch to the body.
Machida lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Machida is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chiba can do to turn this around?
Chiba throws a shot from downtown. Machida moves away and avoids it.
Chiba throws a series of punches but Machida avoids them all with ease.
Chiba pivots, looking for a leg kick but Machida is out of range and Chiba settles back down.
Chiba misses with a hook.
Chiba takes one on the button.
Chiba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Machida.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida lands with a kick to the temple. Chiba shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Chiba avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chiba tries to bum rush Machida with a series of wild strikes but Machida uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Machida misses with a looping left.
Machida throws a wild body kick that Chiba sees coming a mile off.
Machida uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chiba has time to react.
Machida misses with the combination.
Chiba swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machida waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chiba.
A jab from Chiba misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyoto Machida had his way with Yoshimora Chiba in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Machida misses with a kick to the body.
Machida lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chiba circles away quickly and effectively.
Chiba fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Machida lands with a cross.
Machida throws a series of punches but Chiba avoids them all with ease.
Machida bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Machida throws a right and a left that Chiba avoids nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Chiba misses the target.
Machida is looking to clinch but Chiba is avoiding it.
Machida throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Machida connects with a looping right hand.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Chiba loads up on a big right hand but Machida slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Machida throws a head kick but Chiba moves out of range.
Machida misses with the combination.
A swing and a miss from Chiba.
Machida ducks under a wild hook from Chiba.
Chiba throws a hook but Machida avoids it easily.
Chiba on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chiba throws a head kick that misses.
Machida pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida misses with a double jab.
Machida uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chiba.
Chiba takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Machida scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Machida misses with a series of wild punches.
Chiba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Machida.
Machida takes a swing at Chiba's ribcage but misses.
Machida throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chiba throws a hook but Machida avoids it easily.
Machida throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chiba.
Machida pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Machida lands a jab to Chiba's midsection.
Machida throws a series of strikes that have Chiba backpedaling.
Machida throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chiba's waist but Chiba gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Machida off to one side.
Machida throws a looping overhand right but Chiba ducks down to avoid it.
Machida keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chiba.
Chiba misses with an uppercut
and Machida counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Machida scores with a jab to the jaw.
Machida throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A punch combination from Chiba misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Chiba moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A punch lands to the side of Chiba 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Machida wants to clinch up but Chiba keeps it at a distance.
Machida moves away from the strike by Chiba.
A nice combination there by Machida.
Machida throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machida throws a lazy right hand but Chiba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Machida sizes up Chiba with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Yoshimora Chiba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Machida tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lyoto Machida showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Machida has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 50:45
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyoto Machida!
Lyoto Machida retains his middleweight title!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Grey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nacho Grande (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Grey could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nacho Grande's chin.
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210 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Grey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nacho Grande!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Bruno Hogan and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Grey.
Grey closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Grey lands in his opponent's guard.
Grande looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Grey trying to control but Grande is working from the bottom.
Grande is trying to control the position but Grey postures up.
Grande seems keen to control Grey's posture.
Grande trying to keep a closed guard but Grey is proving a slippery customer.
Grande keeping moving, preventing Grey from controlling successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
We're going to have a standup here because James Grey wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Grande shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grande connects with a nice looking jab.
Grande on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Grande gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Grey to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Grey missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Grey wants to control from the top but Grande keeps moving.
Grande is looking for a triangle but Grey pushes his legs off easily.
Grande looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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!
Grande escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Grey gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grande swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grey lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grande wants to sweep here but Grey controlling him for the moment.
Grande working a defensive guard but Grey manages to pass into side control anyway.
Grey scoring with punches from side control.
Grey tries for a kimura but Grande is defending well.
Grande can't do much from the bottom here.
Grey is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Grande has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grey tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Grey looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Grey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grande keeps working.
Grande gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Grey throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grey is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Grande defends it well.
Grey prevents Grande from improving his position.
Grande trying to hold on to Grey's head to control him but Grey postures up.
Grande slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Grey keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Grande's head.
Grande throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grey postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grey sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Grande's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Grey dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Grande swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Grey works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Grande is rocked!
Grey rushes Grande and presses him up against the cage.
Grey digs a right hand underneath Grande's ribcage. Grande let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Grey softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Grande is still on wobbly legs! Can Grey finish him?
Grande breaks from the clinch.
Grey throws an overhand right that drops Grande like a sack of potatoes! Grey dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Grey!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between LeBron Manhaes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Good Finisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manhaes comes to the cage accompanied by Back in Black. The crowd seem to be enjoying Finisher's choice of entrance music: we are the champions. LeBron Manhaes has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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275 lbs
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262 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, LeBron Manhaes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Good Finisher!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, John Mangel and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manhaes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Finisher looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Manhaes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Manhaes forces Finisher back against the cage and clinches.
A right handed body shot lands from Manhaes.
Manhaes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Finisher gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Manhaes is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Manhaes's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manhaes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The ref stands the fighters back up. LeBron Manhaes wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Manhaes shoots in and gets a takedown into Finisher's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manhaes controlling from the top position.
Manhaes seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Finisher for as long as he can get away with.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Manhaes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of LeBron Manhaes.
Manhaes closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manhaes breaks the clinch.
Manhaes closes the distance and clinches.
Manhaes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Manhaes scores with a shoulder strike.
Manhaes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Manhaes takes the fight into the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Manhaes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manhaes leaning against his opponent.
Manhaes gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Manhaes lands a body shot in the clinch.
Manhaes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Manhaes connects with a superb combination that knocks Finisher out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Manhaes before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Finisher!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). LeBron Manhaes!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aphachai Hopachai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zach Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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280 lbs
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275 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aphachai Hopachai!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zach Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Skip Squint and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan throws a nice looking combination but Hopachai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Morgan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
It looks like Aphachai Hopachai has been cut.
Morgan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Morgan moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Hopachai! Morgan continues to tee off on Hopachai, landing with a left and a right! Morgan connects with a right hand that leaves Hopachai sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Morgan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Zach Morgan!
Zach Morgan is the new heavyweight champion!
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