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DUFF 29 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between The Rick Rows (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paddy Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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130 lbs
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134 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, The Rick Rows!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Paddy Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Bruno Hogan and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rows manages to avoid it.
Tyson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rows throws a nice looking combination but Tyson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tyson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rows.
Rows shoots in but no luck this time.
Tyson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rows looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Rows sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rows regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tyson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rows is keeping the position for now.
Rows has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tyson with a flurry of punches that miss.
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!
Tyson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rows controlling Tyson's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson wants to pass the guard but Rows is keeping the position.
Rows striking off his back but it's not causing Tyson any problems.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rows is trying to keep Tyson in close.
Tyson wants to control from the top but Rows keeps moving.
Rows might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tyson throwing strikes but missing.
Rows looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because The Rick Rows just wasn't active enough.
Rows closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tyson counters with a two punch combo.
It looks like The Rick Rows has been cut.
Nice sprawl there from Tyson as Rows shoots in.
Nice body punch from Tyson.
Rows misses with a combination
and Tyson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Rows really felt that one!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tyson looks to land a combination but Rows avoids it well.
A head kick misses from Tyson.
Tyson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tyson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rows's head.
Tyson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tyson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rows is not content to let Tyson control the position.
Tyson is just content to waste time from the top position. Rows takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Tyson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rows avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rows controls Tyson momentarily but Tyson frees himself.
Tyson throwing strikes from guard but Rows blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson postures up in Rows's guard and throws a big left but Rows blocks it.
Rows is trying to control the position but Tyson postures up.
Rows wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Tyson is now in half guard.
Tyson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rows doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tyson.
Rows moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paddy Tyson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on The Rick Rows's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A punch combination from Tyson misses.
Rows throws a nice looking combination but Tyson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rows looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tyson is fending him off so far but Rows persists. Nope, Tyson circles away and we're back to standing.
Rows shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tyson as he avoids it easily.
The Rick Rows is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rows changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tyson tries to avoid it but Rows manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tyson to the ground. Tyson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Rick Rows. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rows circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice body punch from Tyson.
Tyson throws a right hand that Rows ducks under and follows up with a left that Rows also avoids with ease.
Tyson throws a series of punches but Rows moves out of range.
Rows is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tyson.
Tyson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ground and pound from Tyson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Tyson working the ground and pound.
Tyson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rows is not content to let Tyson control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Tyson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Tyson is chipping away with strikes.
Tyson misses with the ground and pound.
Rows gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Rows trying to hold on to Tyson's head to control him but Tyson postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rows manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rows wants to stand up but Tyson is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rows keeping full guard, as Tyson tries to pass.
Tyson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rows looking to control but Tyson passes into half guard.
Tyson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rows does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rows is pressing down on Tyson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tyson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rows swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rows is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rows swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tyson is looking to work some ground and pound but Rows has wrist control.
Rows is trying to control the position but Tyson postures up.
Tyson trying to control the position from guard on top but Rows is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Tyson throws a big elbow that misses.
Rows trying to control the position.
Tyson trying to control but Rows is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rows misses with a wild combination.
Tyson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rows has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nice uppercut lands for Tyson. That snapped Rows's head back.
Rows moves out of range as Tyson strikes.
Nice sprawl there from Tyson as Rows shoots in.
Rows looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tyson is fending him off so far but Rows persists. Nope, Tyson circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rows tries to clinch but Tyson moves away
and Tyson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rows is working an open guard so Tyson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Tyson stalks Rows and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rows's face. Rows staggers backwards, shaken.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rows with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tyson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tyson is looking to work some ground and pound but Rows has wrist control.
Rows is trying to control the position but Tyson postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paddy Tyson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on The Rick Rows'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. This is the final round!
Tyson fails to land with a series of punches.
Rows looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rows fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rows fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tyson avoids it really well and circles away.
Tyson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tyson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tyson gets a takedown into half guard.
Tyson is looking to take a break and control but Rows is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tyson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Tyson prevents Rows from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rows on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tyson drops an elbow to the side of Rows's head.
Rows trying to control from the bottom.
Rows is not content to let Tyson control the position.
Tyson throws a strike but Rows avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Tyson wants to pass the guard but Rows is keeping the position.
Paddy Tyson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rows trying to control the position.
Tyson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rows working a defensive guard here.
Rows keeping full guard, as Tyson tries to pass.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rows swinging wildly here.
Tyson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rows throws a series of punches but Tyson avoids them all with ease.
Tyson misses with a double jab.
Rows looks for a takedown but Tyson sprawls well.
Tyson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tyson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rows tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tyson swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Rick Rows. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyson fails to land with a series of punches.
Tyson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tyson.
Tyson keeps the fight on the outside.
Rows tries to clinch up.
Rows doesn't manage to clinch there - Tyson circles away.
Rows fails with an attempt to clinch.
A clash of legs there as Rows blocks the low kick.
Tyson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rows quickly recovers to half guard.
Tyson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rows is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rows looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tyson throwing shots but Rows is blocking nicely.
Rows is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tyson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tyson's back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tyson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rows wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tyson keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paddy Tyson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tyson 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paddy Tyson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hamood Hallak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaladin Stormblessed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaladin Stormblessed has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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223 lbs
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193 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
Solid 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hamood Hallak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kaladin Stormblessed!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Eliza Hachem and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hallak swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hallak misses with the combination.
Hamood Hallak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hallak throws a lazy right hand but Stormblessed sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hallak looks to land a left hand but Stormblessed moved out of range nicely.
Stormblessed ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stormblessed ducks under a wild hook from Hallak.
Hallak throws a lazy right hand but Stormblessed sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stormblessed avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stormblessed lands a nice shot to the body.
Stormblessed throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A swing and a miss from Hallak.
Stormblessed misses with a head kick.
Stormblessed misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Hallak misses the target.
Stormblessed cracks Hallak with a good jab.
Stormblessed lands a nice hook to Hallak's body. Hallak takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hallak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stormblessed manages to avoid it.
Hallak scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Kaladin Stormblessed has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stormblessed paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stormblessed thows a body shot but no joy.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stormblessed.
Hallak with a hook.
Hallak with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Good shot there by Hallak.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stormblessed with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hallak thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big left from Stormblessed misses.
Stormblessed throws a series of punches but Hallak moves out of range.
Hallak swats away the attempt to clinch by Stormblessed.
Hallak looks to score with a jab to the body but Stormblessed is just out of range.
Hallak takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hallak with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stormblessed to score with a decent uppercut.
Stormblessed ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stormblessed uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hallak.
Hallak throws the left hand but Stormblessed avoids the punch easily.
Stormblessed lands a really nice looking cross but Hallak seems unphased.
A punch combination from Hallak misses.
Hallak on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stormblessed lands with a kick to the temple. Hallak shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hallak misses with a combination
and Stormblessed counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Stormblessed. That snapped Hallak's head back.
Stormblessed forces Hallak back against the ropes and clinches.
Hallak scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stormblessed working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Stormblessed - that landed with a thud.
Hallak tries to work over Stormblessed's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hallak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stormblessed blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hallak misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stormblessed misses with a punch on the inside.
Stormblessed scores with a shot to the side of Hallak's head.
Hallak misses with some punches.
Stormblessed breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stormblessed misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stormblessed.
Stormblessed rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hallak moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fighters circling - Hallak throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stormblessed throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hallak stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stormblessed moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Stormblessed walks into a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hallak looks to land a right hand but Stormblessed moved out of range.
Stormblessed avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stormblessed moves out of range of the body kick from Hallak.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hallak misses with a looping left.
Hallak misses with a straight right.
Hallak takes one to the chin there.
Hallak throws a right hand that Stormblessed ducks under and follows up with a left that Stormblessed also avoids with ease.
Stormblessed missing with a left hand there. Hallak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hallak takes a swing at Stormblessed's ribcage but misses.
Stormblessed throws a shot to the body.
Stormblessed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stormblessed stuns Hallak with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stormblessed lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hallak misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stormblessed tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stormblessed tests Hallak's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hallak throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stormblessed.
Stormblessed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hamood Hallak dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kaladin Stormblessed's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hallak scores with a shot to the body.
Stormblessed scores with a hook to the body. Hallak takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stormblessed.
Stormblessed tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stormblessed chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stormblessed throws a head kick that Hallak semi-blocks.
Stormblessed lands with a nice body kick.
Stormblessed lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hamood Hallak is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stormblessed moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hallak takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hallak throws a shot from downtown. Stormblessed moves away and avoids it.
Stormblessed throws a jab but it's blocked by Hallak.
Hallak misses with a leg kick
and Stormblessed counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stormblessed clobbers Hallak with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stormblessed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hallak rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stormblessed counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hallak checks a leg kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Stormblessed misses.
Stormblessed darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Stormblessed.
Stormblessed takes one to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Hallak misses the target.
Stormblessed lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hamood Hallak is winning the standup battle so far.
Hallak throws a combination that misses
and Stormblessed counters with a nice body shot.
Hallak blocks a jab.
Hallak is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Stormblessed steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hallak.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hallak. Stormblessed does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stormblessed connects with a jab.
Hallak looks to land a right hand but Stormblessed moved out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stormblessed loads up on a big right hand but Hallak slips the punch.
Stormblessed dips to his left and cracks Hallak with an uppercut!
Hallak on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stormblessed scores with a spinning back kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hallak misses with a combination
and Stormblessed counters with a three punch combo that has Hallak backing up. Hallak nods at Stormblessed to acknowledge the strikes.
Stormblessed throws the kick towards the body but Hallak avoids it.
Hallak throws a shot from downtown. Stormblessed moves away and avoids it.
Hallak throws a leg kick that is checked
and Stormblessed counters with a leg kick.
Stormblessed jabs Hallak right on the nose. Hallak blinks but takes it well.
Stormblessed throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hallak swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hallak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stormblessed throws out the jab.
Stormblessed paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hallak throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hallak looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hallak chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stormblessed can pounce on him.
Hallak misses with a looping right.
Hallak fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Good standup being displayed there by Stormblessed as he connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Hallak misses.
Hallak tries to bum rush Stormblessed with a series of wild strikes but Stormblessed uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stormblessed looks to land a combination. Hallak sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Stormblessed avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hallak chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stormblessed can pounce on him.
Stormblessed closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hallak scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stormblessed is breathing heavily.
Hallak thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hallak rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hallak takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stormblessed scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hallak in his tracks.
Hallak misses with a double jab.
Stormblessed scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stormblessed punishes Hallak's body with a nice straight punch.
A swing and a miss from Stormblessed.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stormblessed looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stormblessed lands with a nice body punch.
That kick from Stormblessed tenderised Hallak's leg. Hallak is trying to keep his angry face on.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hallak swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hallak throws a right hand that misses
enabling Stormblessed to counter with a crisp jab.
Stormblessed lands with a nice body punch.
A jab from Hallak misses.
Hallak takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hallak throws a leg kick
and Stormblessed counters with an inside leg kick.
Stormblessed fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hallak looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hallak takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stormblessed throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hallak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stormblessed moves away.
Stormblessed scores with a push kick.
Hallak misses with a hook
and Stormblessed counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaladin Stormblessed showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kaladin Stormblessed's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A telegraphed right hand from Hallak misses the target.
Stormblessed misses with a wild body shot.
Stormblessed connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hallak momentarily.
Stormblessed tries to clinch there but Hallak circles away.
Hallak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stormblessed.
Hallak takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hallak throws a right and a left that Stormblessed avoids nicely.
Hallak takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stormblessed slips under a jab from Hallak.
Stormblessed fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stormblessed misses with a wild body shot.
Stormblessed lands with a straight right. Hallak didn't see that one coming.
Stormblessed lands a front kick.
Hallak is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A punch combination from Hallak misses.
Stormblessed connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stormblessed's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Stormblessed duly obliges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stormblessed digs a good body shot into Hallak's ribs.
Hallak will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Stormblessed slips under a jab.
Stormblessed scores with a hook to the body. Hallak takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A jab from Stormblessed misses.
Hallak avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stormblessed takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stormblessed thuds his shin into the meat of Hallak's side.
Hallak lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Stormblessed misses with a wild body shot.
Hallak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stormblessed dodges the punch combination from Hallak.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stormblessed. Hallak does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Hallak misses.
Stormblessed lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hallak throws out a loose jab but Stormblessed uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Stormblessed lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hallak backwards.
Stormblessed working hard to break the clinch.
Stormblessed tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stormblessed throws a head punch that misses.
Hallak lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stormblessed backwards.
That has opened up Kaladin Stormblessed's cut even more.
Hallak stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Stormblessed misses with a punch to the body.
Stormblessed pushes Hallak back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hallak can't get the takedown.
Hallak throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stormblessed breaks the clinch.
Hallak takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stormblessed wants to clinch.
Hallak throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stormblessed counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stormblessed walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hallak getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hallak misses with a hook.
Stormblessed lands a nice looking body shot.
Stormblessed throws a body punch but Hallak moves out of range.
Hallak looks to land a combination but Stormblessed avoids it well.
Hallak throws a jab but it's blocked by Stormblessed.
Hallak paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
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!
Stormblessed lands with a good body shot.
Stormblessed pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stormblessed jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hallak swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Stormblessed misses with a double jab.
Hallak takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stormblessed chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stormblessed takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hallak misses with a body shot.
Stormblessed scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Stormblessed. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Stormblessed checks a low kick from Hallak.
No joy there for Hallak, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hallak avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hallak on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stormblessed just misses with a punch to the body.
Hallak slips a jab from Stormblessed.
Hallak connects with a looping right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kaladin Stormblessed.
Well Stormblessed 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaladin Stormblessed!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matrim Cauthon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rydolf Karel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karel has chosen Hail Czech as his entrance music. The key to victory for Matrim Cauthon has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matrim Cauthon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rydolf Karel!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Damien Edna and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cauthon cracks Karel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cauthon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice body punch from Cauthon.
Karel misses with a double jab
and Cauthon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cauthon sizes up Karel with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cauthon lands a nice shot to the body.
Cauthon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cauthon misses with a body shot.
Cauthon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karel shoots in looking for a takedown but Cauthon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Karel's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A combination from Cauthon does no damage.
Cauthon misses with a low kick.
Horrible takedown by Karel or perhaps it was just good defense by Cauthon which made him look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cauthon is looking to score with low kicks.
Matrim Cauthon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cauthon scores with the left hand. Karel knows he should have avoided that one.
Karel just misses with a punch to the body.
Karel takes a swing at Cauthon's ribcage but misses.
Cauthon throws the left hand but Karel avoids the punch easily.
Cauthon motions for Karel to come forward. Cauthon throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cauthon is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Cauthon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Karel looks to land a left hand but Cauthon moved out of range nicely.
Karel walks into a jab.
Cauthon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cauthon lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Cauthon scores with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd cheers as Cauthon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Karel doesn't seem phased though.
Cauthon throws a shot from downtown. Karel moves away and avoids it.
Karel misses with a looping left.
Karel shoots in for a takedown but Cauthon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Matrim Cauthon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rydolf Karel.
Karel takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cauthon is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Karel avoids the body shot from Cauthon.
Cauthon moves away from the strike by Karel.
Cauthon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Karel circles away quickly and effectively.
Karel is trying desperately to land a takedown but Cauthon is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Karel.
Cauthon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Karel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Karel moves in looking to clinch but Cauthon pushes him off.
Cauthon misses with a body punch
and Karel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cauthon takes a swing at Karel's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cauthon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matrim Cauthon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karel misses with a straight right.
Cauthon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Karel tries to clinch up.
Cauthon misses with a wild body shot.
Cauthon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Karel shoots in and drives through. Cauthon sprawls well.
Karel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Karel throws a hook but Cauthon avoids it easily.
Karel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Karel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Karel needs to keep his hands up - Cauthon had a free shot at his head there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cauthon misses with a hook to the body
and Karel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cauthon throws a combination. Karel tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cauthon scores with a sloppy right hand. Karel should have avoided that one.
Karel takes one to the chin there.
Cauthon walks into a stiff left hand from Karel.
Cauthon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Karel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A shot to the body from Cauthon misses
and Karel counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Cauthon wants to control but Karel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Karel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Karel is trying to control the action in half guard but Cauthon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Karel not doing much here.
Cauthon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matrim Cauthon dominated 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.
Karel is looking to clinch but Cauthon is avoiding it.
Karel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cauthon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Karel in his tracks.
Cauthon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cauthon.
A jab from Cauthon finds it's way through Karel's defenses.
Karel is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Karel has taken the fight to the clinch.
Karel is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Cauthon gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Karel goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cauthon prevents it.
Cauthon is pressed up against the ropes. Karel has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cauthon down to the mat. Cauthon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Matrim Cauthon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rydolf Karel.
Cauthon loads up on a big right hand but Karel slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cauthon misses the shot to the body.
Cauthon thows a body shot but no joy.
Cauthon just misses with a punch to the body.
Cauthon digs a good hook to Karel's body.
Cauthon scores with a jab. Karel acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Karel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Karel misses with a lunging right hand
and Cauthon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cauthon lands a nice hook to Karel's body. Karel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Matrim Cauthon is winning the standup battle so far.
Karel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rydolf Karel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cauthon throws a jab when Karel was well out of range.
Cauthon lands with a right hand.
Cauthon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karel fails with a takedown attempt.
Karel has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karel slips under a jab from Cauthon.
Cauthon fails to land with a series of punches.
Cauthon jabs Karel right on the nose. Karel blinks but takes it well.
Cauthon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Karel closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cauthon's guard.
Karel stopping the sweep attempt from Cauthon.
Karel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cauthon wants to sweep but no luck.
Cauthon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karel throws a big elbow that misses.
Karel wants to control from the top but Cauthon keeps moving.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Cauthon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Karel's head backwards.
Karel misses with an uppercut.
Cauthon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cauthon scores with a leg kick.
Cauthon throws a right hand that misses
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Karel counters with a takedown into side control.
Karel works to advance to full mount. Cauthon defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cauthon is working to get back to half guard.
Cauthon is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karel looking to control but Cauthon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cauthon wants to try and get back to his feet.
Karel working Cauthon over with strikes here.
Karel has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Cauthon's face.
Karel trying to control but Cauthon is having none of it.
Karel has hold of Cauthon's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Cauthon manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Karel in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cauthon really wants to buck Karel off and get back to his feet.
Cauthon is looking to get to half guard.
Cauthon taking shots to the head.
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 Matrim Cauthon will probably get the nod.
That's time! Cauthon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Karel looks to land a left hand but Cauthon moved out of range nicely.
Karel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karel darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Cauthon wants to control but Karel is keeping busy.
Karel throwing shots but Cauthon is blocking nicely.
Karel is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Karel prevents Cauthon from standing back up.
Karel is keen to just control but Cauthon is a slippery customer.
Cauthon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rydolf Karel has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cauthon regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Karel.
Karel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Cauthon keeping moving, preventing Karel from controlling successfully.
Rydolf Karel has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Karel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cauthon avoids it really well and circles away.
Cauthon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cauthon throws a body punch but Karel moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Cauthon as he connects with a hook.
Cauthon just misses with a punch to the body.
Karel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Karel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Karel throws a right hand that misses
and Cauthon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A lazy left from Cauthon finds it's target.
Cauthon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A right-left combo lands from Cauthon.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karel throws a series of punches but Cauthon avoids them all with ease.
Cauthon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Karel.
Karel throws a lazy right hand but Cauthon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cauthon swivels and escapes.
Matrim Cauthon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rydolf Karel.
Karel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Karel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cauthon.
Cauthon feints a jab promting Karel to slip. Cauthon then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Karel slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Matrim Cauthon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cauthon connects with a body shot that sends Karel's belly button to the back.
Cauthon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karel.
Cauthon connects with a looping right hand.
Cauthon scores with a nice right hand.
Cauthon swings for the body but Karel moves out of range.
Karel 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karel tries to clinch up.
Karel changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cauthon tries to avoid it but Karel manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cauthon to the ground. Cauthon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cauthon's jab looks to have found its range, popping Karel under the eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cauthon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cauthon thuds a left hand into Karel's body.
Cauthon loads up on a big right hand but Karel slips the punch.
Karel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cauthon throws an overhand right that lands on Karel's shoulder, as Karel tries to avoid the shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Karel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cauthon manages to avoid it.
Cauthon throws a leg kick that misses.
Rydolf Karel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Karel avoids the head kick by Cauthon.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matrim Cauthon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cauthon, 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matrim Cauthon!
Matrim Cauthon bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brendan Roll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Flair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Flair has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brendan Roll!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Flair!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Winston Howard and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flair shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Roll pinned against the ropes. Roll gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice sprawl there from Roll as Flair shoots in.
Roll throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roll tries to clinch up but Flair circles away and keeps his distance.
Flair shoots for a takedown but Roll saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brendan Roll has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Flair.
Flair doesn't manage to clinch there - Roll circles away.
Roll throws a head kick that misses.
Nice takedown defense from Roll. No joy for Flair on that attempt.
Roll throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Flair closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Roll to the mat! Roll manages to get full guard.
Roll has control of Flair's left arm, preventing Flair from doing any damage.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Roll keeping moving, preventing Flair from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roll controls Flair momentarily but Flair frees himself.
Flair stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roll swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Roll trying to keep a closed guard but Flair is proving a slippery customer.
Brendan Roll has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Flair tries for a takedown but Roll circles away easily
and Roll counters with a solid body kick.
Flair looks gassed!
Roll fails with an attempt to clinch.
Roll throws a body kick the misses
and Flair counters with a nice double leg into side control. Roll won't be happy with that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roll is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Roll is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Flair's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Roll missing with punches from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roll tries to roll over but Flair keeps him under control.
Roll trying to control but Flair postures up.
Roll slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Roll working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Flair doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Flair manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Roll is trying to control the position but Flair postures up.
Roll has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Flair should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Roll has tightened it up now! Flair should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Brendan Roll!
A relieved looking Brendan Roll thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grisha Kamenov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitch Thome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kamenov comes to the ring accompanied by Linkin Park - Bleed it Out. The key to victory for Grisha Kamenov has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Grisha Kamenov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mitch Thome!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Hugh Johnson and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thome feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Thome decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Thome gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kamenov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kamenov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Thome drags the fight down to the ground.
Kamenov tries to free his leg and advance position but Thome is retaining full guard.
Thome wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kamenov is now in half guard.
Kamenov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kamenov is looking to take a break and control but Thome is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kamenov trying to mount his opponent but Thome defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamenov trying to control from Thome's half guard. Thome has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Thome is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Thome controls Kamenov momentarily but Kamenov frees himself.
Thome really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kamenov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kamenov looking to sit in guard and control but Thome gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Thome is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kamenov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kamenov has escaped and now he's on top!
Thome is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kamenov is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamenov looking to sit in guard and control but Thome gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Thome sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Kamenov doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Thome paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Kamenov - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Grisha Kamenov!
Grisha Kamenov took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aamos Berg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pytorvra Narcus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aamos Berg has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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185 lbs
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162 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aamos Berg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pytorvra Narcus!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Skip Squint and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berg misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Berg shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Narcus as he avoids it easily.
Berg rushes Narcus and presses him up against the ropes.
Narcus has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Berg clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Berg looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Berg breaks Narcus's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Narcus seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Berg trying to control the position from guard on top but Narcus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Narcus trying to keep a closed guard but Berg is proving a slippery customer.
Berg looking to pass the guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Narcus can do anything to dispel that myth.
Berg stands and throws Narcus's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Berg trying to control the position but Narcus is working away.
Berg creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Narcus sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berg controlling the position.
Berg trying to control the action but Narcus is working from the bottom.
Berg is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Narcus knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Berg slows the pace down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Berg seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Berg is staying tight to Narcus's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Berg goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Narcus rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Berg's guard! Nice work there by Narcus!
Berg is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Narcus defends well.
Narcus throws a strike but Berg rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Berg slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berg working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Berg trying to control the position but Narcus is working away.
Berg looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Berg has hold of Narcus's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Narcus seems comfortable defending it but Berg has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Narcus is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Narcus is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Berg couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Aamos Berg!
An intense looking Aamos Berg took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'i pooped in the pool, Yyyyyaaaayyyyy'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Austin Rumble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kim Jong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumble comes to the ring accompanied by Click Click Boom. Jong is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Nobody Nobody. Austin Rumble had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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225 lbs
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270 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Austin Rumble!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kim Jong!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Bruno Hogan and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rumble misses with a looping left.
Austin Rumble seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rumble throws a series of punches but Jong moves out of range.
Rumble darts in trying to clinch
and Jong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A low kick from Rumble misses
and Jong counters with a monster head kick that knocks Rumble out cold! He topples like fallen a tree, crashing to the mat! Timbeeeeeerrr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kim Jong!
During a confident post fight interview, Kim Jong thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sean Sabacajan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mak Artur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Artur is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by I shall return. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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26
167 lbs
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160 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sean Sabacajan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mak Artur!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Winston Howard and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sabacajan fails with a takedown attempt.
Sabacajan drives through with a takedown into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Artur is looking for a triangle but Sabacajan pushes his legs off easily.
Artur pushes a forearm under Sabacajan's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Sabacajan is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mak Artur!
Mak Artur is the new welterweight champion!
Mak Artur thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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