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Valhalla 19: Sydney PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Ling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Royce Jr Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Royce Jr Gracie is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jeff Ling!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Royce Jr Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Eliza Hachem and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ling punishes Jr Gracie's body with a nice straight punch.
A right-left combo lands from Ling.
It looks like Royce Jr Gracie has been cut.
Jr Gracie on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jr Gracie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ling sprawls well. Ling wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jr Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Jr Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ling counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jr Gracie keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jr Gracie tries for a takedown but Ling sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jeff Ling has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royce Jr Gracie.
Jr Gracie checks a leg kick.
Ling takes a swing at Jr Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Ling throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ling ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ling lands a jab to the head.
Jr Gracie is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ling tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A leg kick checked by Jr Gracie.
Ling drops Jr Gracie with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Jr Gracie! Ling dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeff Ling!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wayne Unser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Gambler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wayne Unser could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jonny Gambler's chin.
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173 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wayne Unser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jonny Gambler!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Bruno Hogan and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Unser scores with a nice strike.
Gambler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Unser manages to avoid it.
Gambler wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Unser clinches with his opponent.
Gambler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Unser slowing the pace effectively.
Gambler is trying to pull guard but Unser turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gambler is trying to pull guard but Unser turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Unser throws a head punch that misses.
Gambler's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gambler blocks a body shot from Unser.
Gambler goes for a takedown attempt but Unser pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wayne Unser has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonny Gambler.
Unser connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gambler's hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Unser thows a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Unser misses the target.
Gambler throws a hook but Unser avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unser slips under a jab.
Unser swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gambler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Unser digs a good body shot into Gambler's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gambler. Unser does a little dance to reset his feet.
Unser clinches.
Gambler tries to pull guard but Unser holds him up against the cage and eventually Gambler drops back down to his feet.
Unser lands with a left to the head.
Gambler tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Unser just stands there and leans against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Unser creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gambler is trying to pull guard but Unser turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gambler looks gassed!
A shot in the inside from Unser.
Unser lands with a left to the head.
Gambler is rocked!
Unser scores with a shot to the side of Gambler's head.
Gambler is still on wobbly legs! Can Unser finish him?
Unser stalling in the clinch.
Unser scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Unser creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Gambler with a big uppercut! Gambler tries to clinch up but Unser pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Gambler to the mat! Gambler covers up and Unser unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Wayne Unser!
A victorious Wayne Unser thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Deep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kip Epps (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnny Deep has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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190 lbs
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153 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johnny Deep!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kip Epps!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Winston Howard and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Epps lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Deep bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Epps misses with a hook
and Deep counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Deep fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Epps looks to score with a jab to the body but Deep is just out of range.
Horrible takedown by Deep or perhaps it was just good defense by Epps which made him look bad.
Epps misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Deep.
Epps jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Deep uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Epps.
A jab from Epps finds it's way through Deep's defenses.
Kip Epps seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Epps misses the target.
Epps scores with a jab to the body.
Epps slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Epps rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Deep counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deep drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Deep jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Epps controls Deep momentarily but Deep frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deep is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Deep is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Deep advances to half guard.
Deep in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Epps tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Deep!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Johnny Deep!
Our winner, Johnny Deep, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Silvestry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Tweedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silvestry's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Street Fighter. Tweedy comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Hard Act To Follow kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brandon Silvestry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ben Tweedy!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Steve Erwin and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tweedy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Silvestry.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Silvestry lands a nice knee to the body.
Silvestry has Tweedy pushed against the cage.
Tweedy has Silvestry pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Tweedy pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Silvestry tumbling to the mat - Tweedy dives into Silvestry's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Silvestry wants to stand but Tweedy is controlling the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silvestry looking to control.
Silvestry working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tweedy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tweedy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tweedy trying to control but Silvestry is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silvestry working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tweedy.
Silvestry is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Silvestry is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tweedy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silvestry not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tweedy distracts Silvestry with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tweedy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Silvestry controlling Tweedy's posture.
Tweedy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tweedy cracks Silvestry with a solid left hand.
Tweedy is fighting to break Silvestry's control of his arms but Silvestry is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Silvestry is on top in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silvestry trying to control the position from guard on top but Tweedy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silvestry drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Tweedy manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Silvestry has Tweedy in his guard.
Silvestry is pulling down on Tweedy's head to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tweedy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tweedy trying to control the position from guard on top but Silvestry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silvestry knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tweedy on the ground.
Silvestry trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Tweedy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tweedy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Silvestry is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Silvestry controlling the action here.
Tweedy trying to hold on to Silvestry's head to control him but Silvestry postures up.
Silvestry seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silvestry is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tweedy is not content to let Silvestry control the position.
Silvestry not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tweedy wants to get back to full guard.
Tweedy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silvestry is working away from the top position though.
Tweedy gets full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silvestry tries to free his leg and advance position but Tweedy is retaining full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silvestry engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Silvestry dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Silvestry tries to close the distance and clinch but Tweedy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Silvestry lands a slapping body shot.
Tweedy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Silvestry crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tweedy - the referee stops the clock and Silvestry gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tweedy. Silvestry manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Silvestry fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Silvestry takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Brandon Silvestry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tweedy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Silvestry shoots in for a takedown but Tweedy shows good takedown defense.
Tweedy lands a jab to the nose.
Silvestry slips a straight right by Tweedy.
A head kick from Silvestry lands but Tweedy takes it in his stride.
It looks like Ben Tweedy has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silvestry shoots in for a takedown but Tweedy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Silvestry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silvestry throws a series of punches but Tweedy moves out of range.
Silvestry wants to clinch up but Tweedy keeps it at a distance.
Tweedy gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Silvestry to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Tweedy keeping moving, preventing Silvestry from controlling successfully.
Silvestry is really struggling to control Tweedy but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Tweedy is looking for a triangle but Silvestry pushes his legs off easily.
Silvestry showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silvestry is looking to work some ground and pound but Tweedy has wrist control.
Silvestry content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tweedy trying to keep a closed guard but Silvestry is proving a slippery customer.
Silvestry is in close to Tweedy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Silvestry got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tweedy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Silvestry has managed to get both his arms back between Tweedy's legs - danger averted.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silvestry trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Tweedy manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Tweedy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silvestry tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tweedy stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Silvestry doesn't manage to clinch there - Tweedy circles away.
Silvestry tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tweedy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Silvestry somewhat.
Silvestry tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tweedy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Silvestry thuds his right hand into Tweedy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tweedy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Silvestry on the side of the head.
Silvestry fails with a takedown attempt.
Tweedy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Silvestry at a distance.
Silvestry gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silvestry pulls guard successfully.
Silvestry keeping full guard, as Tweedy tries to pass.
Silvestry looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tweedy is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tweedy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silvestry bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tweedy's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tweedy keeping moving, preventing Silvestry from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Silvestry dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ben Tweedy's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Some wild striking there from Tweedy.
Silvestry will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tweedy shoots in but no luck this time.
Ben Tweedy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tweedy throws a series of punches but Silvestry avoids them all with ease.
Silvestry is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tweedy's half guard.
Silvestry is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Silvestry wants to control but Tweedy is keeping him busy.
Tweedy is trying to control but can't.
Silvestry throws a strike but Tweedy avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Silvestry has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Silvestry tries to stand but Tweedy is controlling from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silvestry is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Tweedy looking to control.
Silvestry trying to control but Tweedy is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Brandon Silvestry just wasn't active enough.
Tweedy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tweedy wants it to stay on the feet.
Tweedy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Silvestry scores with a takedown into Tweedy's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tweedy looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silvestry is stalling in the full guard.
Tweedy trying to keep a closed guard but Silvestry is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Silvestry pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tweedy is keeping the position for now.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ben Tweedy wasn't active enough on the ground.
Tweedy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Silvestry is looking to clinch but Tweedy is avoiding it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silvestry clinches with his opponent.
Tweedy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Silvestry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silvestry is trying to pull guard but Tweedy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Silvestry is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tweedy is keeping busy.
Silvestry tries to pull guard but Tweedy holds him up against the cage and eventually Silvestry drops back down to his feet.
Silvestry breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Silvestry wants to clinch.
Tweedy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Silvestry takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Silvestry gets the takedown into side control.
Silvestry tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Ben Tweedy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tweedy can't do much from the bottom here.
Silvestry decides to stand back up. Silvestry steps back and let's Tweedy get back to his feet.
Tweedy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tweedy feints a jab promting Silvestry to slip. Tweedy then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Silvestry slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silvestry throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Tweedy to counter with a crisp jab.
Silvestry instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Tweedy fails to land.
Tweedy is trying to break the clinch but Silvestry has him pressed against the cage.
Silvestry wants a takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tweedy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Silvestry pulls Tweedy into guard.
Brandon Silvestry is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Silvestry is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Silvestry showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Silvestry 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Silvestry!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Craig Adamson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Maniche (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Craig Adamson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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156 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Craig Adamson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Sam Maniche!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Winston Howard and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maniche connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Adamson knocks Maniche to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Maniche is rocked!
It looks like Sam Maniche has been cut.
Adamson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Adamson lands a strong strike to the head of Maniche. That's dazed him! Adamson looking to finish here. Maniche is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Adamson lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Craig Adamson!
A victorious Craig Adamson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bembol Oblaks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Abramov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abramov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sex Machine. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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182 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bembol Oblaks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Roman Abramov!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Steve Erwin and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oblaks shoots in and bounces Abramov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Abramov keeping full guard, as Oblaks tries to pass.
Oblaks seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Oblaks drops back looking for a leg! Abramov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Abramov manages to kick Oblaks off! Oblaks jumps back into Abramov's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oblaks advances to half guard.
Oblaks trying to pass the guard but Abramov defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oblaks wants to work for an arm triangle but Abramov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Abramov is refusing to be controlled, as Oblaks sits in half guard.
Oblaks is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Abramov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Oblaks.
Abramov kicks Oblaks off and gets back to his feet.
Oblaks misses with a wild body shot.
Oblaks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oblaks slaps away a takedown attempt from Abramov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abramov throws a head kick but Oblaks moves out of range.
Abramov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Oblaks swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Horrible takedown by Oblaks or perhaps it was just good defense by Abramov which made him look bad.
Oblaks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Oblaks as Abramov shoots in.
A head kick by Abramov misses
and Oblaks decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Abramov's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oblaks trying to control the position from guard on top but Abramov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oblaks advances to half guard.
Abramov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Oblaks wants to pass the guard but Abramov is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oblaks is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Abramov is trying to stand.
Abramov controlling the position well.
Oblaks is pressing down on Abramov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Abramov is holding on for now.
Oblaks is trying to work for a kimura but Abramov is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oblaks is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Abramov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Oblaks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oblaks wants to take a breather but Abramov is having none of it.
Oblaks seems to be working for a kimura but Abramov defends the submission attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oblaks is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bembol Oblaks dominated that round.
That's time! Oblaks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Oblaks looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Abramov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Oblaks.
Abramov throws a head kick but Oblaks moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Oblaks.
Horrible takedown by Abramov or perhaps it was just good defense by Oblaks which made him look bad.
Abramov tries to clinch but Oblaks moves out of range.
Oblaks shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Oblaks showed some decent athleticism there.
Oblaks is working for a submission of some sort.
Bembol Oblaks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Oblaks wants to work for an arm triangle but Abramov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abramov tries to get to full guard but Oblaks has control of the leg.
Abramov is controlling Oblaks's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Abramov is in trouble now - Oblaks has advanced to mount!
Abramov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Oblaks trying to control but Abramov is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oblaks looking to control and managing it successfully.
Oblaks trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Oblaks jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Abramov is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Abramov and Oblaks has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Oblaks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Abramov keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Abramov's face as Oblaks controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oblaks trying to control the action but Abramov is working from the bottom.
Oblaks goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Abramov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Oblaks's guard! Nice work there by Abramov!
Abramov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Oblaks is proving hard to escape from.
We're going to have a standup here because Bembol Oblaks wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Abramov moves in looking to clinch but Oblaks pushes him off.
Abramov tries for a takedown but Oblaks sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Oblaks is defended easily by Abramov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bembol Oblaks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abramov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Abramov wants it to stay on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oblaks has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Abramov.
Abramov just misses with a punch to the body.
Abramov clinches with his opponent.
Oblaks pulls guard.
Abramov wants to control from the top but Oblaks keeps moving.
Oblaks has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Abramov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oblaks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oblaks looking for a guillotine here but Abramov defends easily.
Abramov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Oblaks has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Abramov has managed to get both his arms back between Oblaks's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bembol Oblaks dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Abramov shoots in for a takedown but Oblaks shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Abramov. No joy for Oblaks on that attempt.
Abramov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Oblaks sprawls well. Oblaks wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Abramov gets slowly back to his feet.
Abramov shoots for a double leg takedown but Oblaks sprawls well. He's pushed Abramov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bembol Oblaks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Abramov.
Abramov shoots in looking for a takedown. Oblaks tries to sprawl out of it but Abramov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Oblaks manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Oblaks changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Abramov tries to avoid it but Oblaks manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Abramov to the ground. Abramov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Abramov tries for a takedown but Oblaks circles away easily
and Oblaks counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Abramov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oblaks wanted to stand there but Abramov had control of the position.
Oblaks looking to pass the guard.
Oblaks gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Bembol Oblaks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oblaks misses with a head kick.
Oblaks cracks Abramov with an open hand slap.
Abramov tries to clinch up but Oblaks circles away and keeps his distance.
Abramov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oblaks tries to score a power double leg takedown but Abramov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Oblaks somewhat.
Oblaks shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Abramov pinned against the cage. Abramov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abramov fails to land with a series of punches.
Oblaks fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Oblaks blocks the body kick.
Oblaks takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A head kick by Abramov misses
and Oblaks counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Oblaks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oblaks wants to control from the top but Abramov keeps moving.
Oblaks is really struggling to control Abramov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Bembol Oblaks wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Oblaks fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Abramov swinging wildly here.
Abramov tries to close the distance and clinch but Oblaks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oblaks gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Oblaks is looking for a triangle but Abramov pushes his legs off easily.
Oblaks controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oblaks is trying to keep Abramov in close.
Oblaks keeping moving, preventing Abramov from controlling successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oblaks has momentary wrist control but Abramov slips an elbow through the middle.
Roman Abramov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oblaks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Oblaks has his foot on Abramov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Abramov works his way back into a safe position though.
Abramov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Abramov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Abramov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Abramov throwing strikes but missing.
Bembol Oblaks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Oblaks manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that's the end of the fight!
Bembol Oblaks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Oblaks, 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bembol Oblaks!
A victorious Bembol Oblaks thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Justin Hale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janek Kochanowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hale comes to the cage accompanied by There Will Be Violence. Kochanowski has chosen Sting Of The Bumblebee as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Justin Hale is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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23
160 lbs
7 - 9 - 0 |
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30
165 lbs
11 - 17 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Justin Hale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Janek Kochanowski!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Bruno Hogan and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hale cracks Kochanowski with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kochanowski cracks Hale with a good jab.
It looks like Justin Hale has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Hale.
Hale tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hale shoots in for a double leg but Kochanowski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hale has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hale blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hale keeps control of Kochanowski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hale has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kochanowski after a bit of a struggle.
Kochanowski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hale avoids it.
Hale can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Hale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hale on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hale wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hale tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hale pulls Kochanowski into guard.
Kochanowski preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kochanowski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hale tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hale keeping full guard, as Kochanowski tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hale tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kochanowski distracts Hale with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kochanowski content to stall in guard here.
Hale working for a triangle but Kochanowski defends it easily.
Hale escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kochanowski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hale is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kochanowski wants to control from the top but Hale keeps moving.
Hale is trying to control the position but Kochanowski postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hale pushes Kochanowski off and scrambles back to his feet.
Kochanowski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kochanowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kochanowski bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hale's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kochanowski lands a head shot.
Hale throws a low kick but Kochanowski moves out of range easily.
Kochanowski misses with a head kick.
Kochanowski lands with a slapping head kick.
Hale shoots in for a double leg but Kochanowski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kochanowski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hale is breathing heavily.
Kochanowski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hale darts in and clinches Kochanowski up against the cage.
Kochanowski is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hale has had enough of the clinch but Kochanowski keeps him there for the moment.
Hale is trying to pull guard but Kochanowski has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kochanowski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hale is defending well for now.
A hook to the body from Kochanowski.
A right handed body shot lands from Kochanowski.
Kochanowski lands a shot to the body.
Kochanowski unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hale lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kochanowski breaks from the clinch.
Hale looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kochanowski is looking to clinch but Hale is avoiding it.
Hale misses with a wild combination.
Kochanowski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hale stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hale fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kochanowski checks it well.
Janek Kochanowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kochanowski lands a nice hook to Hale's body. Hale takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hale looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hale throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kochanowski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kochanowski throws a powerful right kick. Hale tried to block low but the kick was high! Hale was taken right off of his feet! Kochanowski jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Janek Kochanowski!
Janek Kochanowski gave a mention to XTREME PWNAGE: Down Under! in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Theo Rockwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rockwell comes to the cage accompanied by Danger. Green comes into a darkened arena with his song building. RATM -Killing in the name kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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196 lbs
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195 lbs
6 - 6 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Theo Rockwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Brandon Green!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Donatello Bradman and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rockwell counters with a solid body kick.
Rockwell swats away the attempt to clinch by Green.
Rockwell swats away the attempt to clinch by Green.
Green tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rockwell counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rockwell.
Rockwell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rockwell tries to clinch but Green moves out of range.
Rockwell instigates a clinch.
Green lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rockwell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Green moves to clinch but Rockwell breaks away
and Rockwell counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Green takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Brandon Green has been cut.
Rockwell swats away the attempt to clinch by Green.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockwell throws a head kick that misses.
Theo Rockwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rockwell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Green gets a clinch.
Green scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Green scores with a shoulder strike.
Rockwell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Greens head.
Green working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stalling in the clinch from Green.
Rockwell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rockwell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rockwell tries to score with a low kick but Green moves his leg out of the way.
Green darts in trying to clinch
and Rockwell counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rockwell.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Green moves into the clinch.
Green has a couple of punches blocked by Rockwell.
Rockwell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Green misses with a short punch on the inside.
Green throws a head punch that misses.
Green misses with some punches.
Green misses with a punch to the body.
Green can't find room to land a body shot as Rockwell controls the action.
Rockwell tries to land a knee to the head but Green blocks with his arms.
Rockwell scores with a nice hook to the head.
Green throws a punch but it's blocked by Rockwell.
Rockwell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rockwell throws a sloppy head kick and Green moves out of range easily.
Rockwell tries to clinch but Green moves out of range.
Green tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockwell scores with a jab to the jaw.
Green tries to clinch up.
Rockwell scoring well with a low kick there.
Green wants to clinch but Rockwell slips to the side
and Rockwell counters with an outside leg kick.
Green fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rockwell thows a body shot but no joy.
Green doesn't manage to clinch there - Rockwell circles away.
Green moves out of range of the body kick.
Rockwell misses with a double jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Green checks a leg kick.
Green avoids the head kick by Rockwell.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green clinches.
Green avoiding damage.
Rockwell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Green tries to clinch up.
Green swats away the attempt to clinch by Rockwell.
Green closes the distance but Rockwell moves to the side
and Rockwell holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Green struggles to land a body shot inside as Rockwell controls his hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rockwell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rockwell looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rockwell jabs at Green's body.
Rockwell looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rockwell keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Theo Rockwell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brandon Green'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.
Green takes the fight into the clinch.
Rockwell tries to circle away but Green has him pinned against the cage.
Rockwell wants to break free but Green has control.
Rockwell using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rockwell breaks the clinch.
Green keeps the fight on the outside.
Theo Rockwell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rockwell connects with a good right hand that stumbles Green. Green circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rockwell clinches with his opponent.
Rockwell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rockwell tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rockwell looks to score with a jab to the body but Green is just out of range.
Green darts in trying to clinch
and Rockwell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Green is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockwell closes the distance and pushes Green back into the cage.
Rockwell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Green keeps control of Rockwell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Green misses with the head strike.
Theo Rockwell has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Green on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rockwell blocking some punches.
Green has a couple of punches blocked by Rockwell.
Rockwell has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Green lands a right hand.
Rockwell breaks from the clinch.
Rockwell throws a head kick but Green moves out of range.
Rockwell swings away with a body shot that misses
and Green counters by moving into the clinch.
Rockwell tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Green avoids it.
Green keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rockwell's efforts to push away.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rockwell.
Rockwell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Rockwell.
Rockwell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Green tries to clinch but Rockwell is having none of it.
Green takes a head kick and keeps coming.
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!
Rockwell tries to clinch there but Green circles away.
Rockwell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rockwell swats away the attempt to clinch by Green.
Nice defenses there by Green.
Rockwell throws the kick towards the body but Green avoids it.
Green is looking to clinch.
Rockwell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockwell connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Green momentarily.
Green tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rockwell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rockwell lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rockwell misses with a few strikes there.
Green tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rockwell counters with a low kick, right behind Green 's knee.
Green tries to close the distance and clinch but Rockwell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rockwell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Theo Rockwell is winning the standup battle so far.
Rockwell lands a high kick!
Green has Rockwell up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rockwell wants to break free but Green has control.
Rockwell working Green over with knees to the body.
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!
Green blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Green avoiding damage as Rockwell throws knees to the body.
Rockwell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rockwell working hard to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Green - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Green - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rockwell is trying to break the clinch but Green is controlling him.
Green tries to throw a body punch but Rockwell avoids it by throwing Green back against the cage.
Green lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rockwell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Green gets through Rockwell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Green.
Green is pushing Rockwell up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Green tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Theo Rockwell dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brandon Green's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Green circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rockwell connects with a high kick.
Green is still on wobbly legs! Can Rockwell finish him?
Look low, kick high! Rockwell uses the oldest trick in the book to send Green tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Rockwell is absolutely delighted - when Green wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Theo Rockwell!
Theo Rockwell thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Noah Ho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and AL Lickertwat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Noah Ho has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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24
140 lbs
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22
141 lbs
5 - 1 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Noah Ho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, AL Lickertwat!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Damien Edna and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lickertwat steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ho.
Ho with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ho takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ho takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ho on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lickertwat throws an overhand right that lands on Ho's shoulder, as Ho tries to avoid the shot.
Ho moves out of range of the strikes.
Lickertwat fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ho misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ho shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lickertwat as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noah Ho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ho throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Lickertwat counter with a right hand.
Ho with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lickertwat counters with a straight right hand.
Ho fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ho misses with a few strikes there.
Noah Ho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lickertwat connects with a single shot there.
Ho scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lickertwat throws a big shot that misses.
Ho takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
It looks like Noah Ho has been cut.
Ho has his takedown stuffed
enabling Lickertwat to counter with a crisp jab.
Lickertwat slips a jab and a cross from Ho.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lickertwat with a hook.
Lickertwat catches Ho with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ho is rocked!
Ho misses the jab.
Ho on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Oh Ho is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lickertwat cracks Ho with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ho.
Ho doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lickertwat counters with a two punch combo.
Ho takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lickertwat uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ho throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lickertwat fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ho manages to avoid it.
Lickertwat 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.
Ho avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lickertwat bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ho's head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ho is defended easily by Lickertwat.
Lickertwat connects with a right hand. Ho shakes it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No luck for Ho with that takedown attempt.
Ho seems to have got his legs back now.
Lickertwat gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ho pulls guard.
Ho avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lickertwat controlling from the top position.
Lickertwat lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ho being controlled here, momentarily.
Lickertwat's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ho keeping moving, preventing Lickertwat from controlling successfully.
AL Lickertwat has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Lickertwat lands a head shot.
Jab by Lickertwat.
Lickertwat throws a looping overhand right but Ho ducks down to avoid it.
Lickertwat thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lickertwat clobbers Ho with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lickertwat throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ho stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lickertwat slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ho takes one to the side of the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lickertwat, as that shot connected.
Lickertwat scores with a jab.
Ho moves out of range as Lickertwat strikes.
Ho looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A big right from Lickertwat misses.
Ho misses with the combination.
Ho lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lickertwat circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lickertwat throws a body punch but Ho moves out of range.
Ho fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ho fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lickertwat scores with a leg kick.
AL Lickertwat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lickertwat lands a head shot.
Ho moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lickertwat misses with a low kick.
Ho feints and as Lickertwat raises his hands in defense, Ho changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lickertwat seems keen to control Ho's posture.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lickertwat keeping moving, preventing Ho from controlling successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lickertwat looking for a sweep. Not yet Lickertwat, not yet.
Lickertwat has Ho pulled in close to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
AL Lickertwat dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Noah Ho's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lickertwat fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ho on the side of the head.
Ho moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ho shoots in and drives through. Lickertwat sprawls well.
Lickertwat lands the left hand.
Lickertwat bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lickertwat clinches.
Ho wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lickertwat takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ho is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lickertwat pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lickertwat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ho keeps the fight on the outside.
Ho takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ho changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lickertwat tries to avoid it but Ho manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lickertwat to the ground. Lickertwat escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noah Ho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Lickertwat as Ho shoots in.
Lickertwat lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ho fails to land the takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ho takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lickertwat connects with a right hand. Ho shakes it off.
Lickertwat lands a glancing blow to the side of Ho's head.
Ho throws a nice looking combination but Lickertwat bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ho takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice jab there from Lickertwat.
Ho tries to move into range but Lickertwat moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lickertwat lands a nice shot that snaps Ho's head back.
Ho misses with a straight left.
Lickertwat clinches.
Ho trying to stall but Lickertwat improves his position.
Ho jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lickertwat walks away with a smile on his face. Ho gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ho throws the left hand but Lickertwat avoids the punch easily.
Lickertwat throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ho shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lickertwat counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lickertwat showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ho.
A left lands for Lickertwat.
Noah Ho is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lickertwat slips under a jab.
Ho throws the left hand but Lickertwat avoids the punch easily.
Ho ducks right into an uppercut from Lickertwat.
Ho fails to land with a series of punches.
Ho defending well as Lickertwat loads up on a big left hand.
Ho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lickertwat.
Lickertwat lands a nice looking body shot.
Ho staying out of range there.
Lickertwat slips under a jab.
Lickertwat misses with a straight right.
AL Lickertwat seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Some wild striking there from Ho.
Ho throws a combination that misses
and Lickertwat connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lickertwat with a hook.
Nice jab there from Lickertwat.
Lickertwat lands with a nice body punch.
Lickertwat scores with a nice head shot.
Lickertwat swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ho.
Lickertwat misses with an uppercut. Ho saw that one coming.
Ho shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lickertwat cracks Ho with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ho fails with a takedown attempt.
Jab by Lickertwat.
Lickertwat lands a jab to the head.
The crowd cheers as Lickertwat lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ho doesn't seem phased though.
Lickertwat throws a monster overhand right that drops Ho! Lickertwat follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). AL Lickertwat!
A very excited looking AL Lickertwat made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bitis Gabonica (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donnie Brasco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gabonica kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Reptile by Skrillex. Donnie Brasco has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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24
300 lbs
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300 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid Muay Thai
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bitis Gabonica!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Donnie Brasco!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Steve Erwin and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brasco takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Brasco throws a leg kick
and Gabonica counters with a nice leg kick.
Gabonica is looking to slow Brasco down with leg kicks.
Brasco walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gabonica checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gabonica throws an overhand right that lands on Brasco's shoulder, as Brasco tries to avoid the shot.
Gabonica getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brasco throws a sloppy head kick and Gabonica moves out of range easily.
Gabonica throws a head kick but Brasco moves out of range.
Brasco throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gabonica.
Brasco checks a leg kick.
Brasco throws a leg kick which misses Gabonica's front leg but catches the back leg as Gabonica tries to avoid it.
Gabonica throws a low kick but Brasco moves out of range easily.
Brasco throws a leg kick but Gabonica moved away.
Bitis Gabonica seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brasco finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gabonica closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brasco circles away.
Gabonica scores with a sloppy right hand. Brasco should have avoided that one.
Gabonica tries to clinch there but Brasco circles away.
Brasco thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Brasco.
Gabonica is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brasco sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gabonica shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brasco but Brasco pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bitis Gabonica. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gabonica ducks right into an uppercut from Brasco.
Gabonica throws a right hand that misses
and Brasco counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gabonica's knee momentarily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brasco.
Brasco lands with a kick to the temple. Gabonica shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Bitis Gabonica has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brasco bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Gabonica throws a looping overhand right but Brasco ducks down to avoid it.
Gabonica throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Brasco tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gabonica is in Brasco's guard.
Brasco working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gabonica.
Gabonica might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Brasco trying to keep a closed guard but Gabonica is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gabonica in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gabonica trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gabonica postures up in Brasco's guard and throws a big left but Brasco blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gabonica accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gabonica missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gabonica working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gabonica won't allow Brasco to get back to his feet.
Gabonica postures up in Brasco's guard and throws a big left but Brasco blocks it.
Gabonica looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gabonica throwing strikes from guard but Brasco blocks nicely.
Gabonica wants to control from the top but Brasco keeps moving.
Gabonica lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gabonica throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gabonica wants to control from the top but Brasco keeps moving.
Brasco wants to stand and escape but Gabonica is having none of it.
Gabonica missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gabonica tries to free his leg and advance position but Brasco is retaining full guard.
Gabonica chips away with some ground and pound.
Gabonica working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gabonica missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gabonica throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gabonica accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gabonica stands and throws Brasco's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brasco dodges the ground and pound from Gabonica.
Gabonica trying to control the action but Brasco is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bitis Gabonica dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bitis Gabonica'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.
Some bone on bone action there as Brasco checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gabonica drives through and clinches with Brasco against the cage.
Brasco stalling in the clinch but Gabonica improves position.
Gabonica swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brasco swings wildly with an uppercut but Gabonica uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gabonica pushes Brasco back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brasco trying to control the position but instead, Gabonica has worked for underhooks and has pushed Brasco into the cage.
Brasco tries to break the clinch but Gabonica is controlling the position.
Still in the clinch, Gabonica scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gabonica wants a takedown but no success here.
Brasco is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gabonica swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brasco breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brasco blocks a low kick nicely.
Gabonica tries to land a front kick but Brasco steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gabonica throws a sloppy head kick and Brasco moves out of range easily.
Gabonica closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brasco circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bitis Gabonica. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gabonica finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Brasco slips a jab from Gabonica.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Brasco crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gabonica - the referee stops the clock and Brasco gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gabonica. Brasco manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brasco.
Brasco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brasco tries a head kick but it misses.
Gabonica tries to work over Brasco's front leg with a kick but Brasco checks it.
Brasco throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gabonica throws out a loose jab but Brasco uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Brasco.
Gabonica fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bitis Gabonica is winning the standup battle so far.
Gabonica throws a chopping leg kick but Brasco manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gabonica is defended easily by Brasco.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gabonica moves out of range as Brasco strikes.
Gabonica shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A combination from Brasco does no damage.
Gabonica scoring well with a low kick there.
Brasco walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gabonica checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Brasco throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brasco scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Brasco connects with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gabonica shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brasco defends it nicely.
An inside leg kick from Gabonica misses.
Brasco checks a low kick from Gabonica.
Gabonica checks a leg kick.
Gabonica misses with a hook.
Brasco stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gabonica.
Gabonica lands with a thumping leg kick.
Brasco throws a low kick, looking for Gabonica's leg but Gabonica calmly moves out of range.
Gabonica fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brasco.
Gabonica throws a low kick but it's checked well by Brasco.
Gabonica takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gabonica tries for a takedown but Brasco sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gabonica does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Horrible takedown by Gabonica or perhaps it was just good defense by Brasco which made him look bad.
Gabonica wants to slow Brasco down by chopping away at his legs.
Gabonica shoots in and drives through. Brasco sprawls well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gabonica throws a leg kick that is checked
and Brasco counters with a stiff right hand.
Brasco throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brasco throws a head kick that misses.
Gabonica loads up on a big right hand but Brasco slips the punch.
Gabonica tries to clinch but Brasco is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brasco keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gabonica throws a leg kick that is checked
and Brasco counters with a slapping leg kick.
Brasco throws a low kick but Gabonica moves out of range easily.
Gabonica looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bitis Gabonica dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bitis Gabonica's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Brasco throws a leg kick which misses Gabonica's front leg but catches the back leg as Gabonica tries to avoid it.
Gabonica is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gabonica tries to clinch but Brasco moves out of range.
Gabonica doesn't manage to clinch there - Brasco circles away.
Gabonica throws a leg kick
and Brasco counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A nice leg kick lands there from Brasco.
Gabonica tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brasco was well out of range. Poor timing from Gabonica.
Gabonica shoots for a double leg takedown but Brasco sprawls well. He's pushed Gabonica's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gabonica is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Brasco connects with a solid leg kick.
Gabonica darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brasco keeping hold of Gabonica's head, controlling as best he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gabonica is looking to pass Brasco's guard but actually Brasco recovers to full guard.
Gabonica looking to pass the guard.
Brasco trying to control the position.
Gabonica in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gabonica accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gabonica throws a big elbow that misses.
Bitis Gabonica overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gabonica is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Brasco wants to sweep here but Gabonica controlling him for the moment.
Brasco preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brasco avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brasco utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gabonica looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gabonica throws an elbow that misses. Brasco uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gabonica's guard. Nice move by Brasco!
Gabonica is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Gabonica pushes Brasco back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gabonica tries a body shot but Brasco blocks it.
Gabonica has Brasco pressed against the cage, preventing Brasco from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gabonica prevents Brasco from breaking the clinch.
Gabonica tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brasco's elbow.
Gabonica misses with some punches.
Gabonica lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gabonica lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gabonica lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brasco backwards.
Gabonica throws a punch but it's blocked by Brasco.
A short right from Gabonica.
Gabonica misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Gabonica.
Brasco is rocked!
Brasco is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Brasco is still on wobbly legs! Can Gabonica finish him?
A head punch on the inside from Gabonica fails to land.
Gabonica lands a takedown into guard.
Gabonica forces his way into half guard.
Gabonica sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brasco defending well though.
Brasco seems to have recovered his senses.
Gabonica is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gabonica works his way into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bitis Gabonica clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Bitis Gabonica's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Brasco gets tackled into the cage by Gabonica. Gabonica maintains the clinch.
Gabonica working aggressively here.
Brasco takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Gabonica on the inside.
Gabonica misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gabonica is muscling Brasco up against the cage and as Brasco bounces back off, Gabonica cracks him with a huge right hand! Brasco crumples to the mat - he's out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bitis Gabonica!
Bitis Gabonica retains his super heavyweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Bitis Gabonica made sure he mentioned XTREME PWNAGE: Down Under!, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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