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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Ketchup (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Drake's choice of entrance music: Blitzkrieg Bop. John Ketchup has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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179 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
18 - 46 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Ketchup!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nick Drake!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Steve Erwin and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ketchup misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ketchup thows a body shot but no joy.
Ketchup clinches up against the cage.
Ketchup successfully pulls guard.
Ketchup trying to keep a closed guard but Drake is proving a slippery customer.
Ketchup is really struggling to control Drake but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Drake got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ketchup has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Drake has managed to get both his arms back between Ketchup's legs - danger averted.
Ketchup is trying to keep Drake in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ketchup looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
John Ketchup has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Drake enables Ketchup to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Drake manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ketchup wants to get up but he can't break Drake's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Drake keeping moving, preventing Ketchup from controlling successfully.
Ketchup looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake is pulling down on Ketchup's head. It's preventing any offense from Ketchup, at least for the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up because John Ketchup just wasn't active enough.
Ketchup gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ketchup trying to pass the guard but Drake defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ketchup not doing much here.
Ketchup wants to lay and pray for a moment but Drake keeps working.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The ref stands the fighters back up because John Ketchup just wasn't active enough.
Ketchup 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.
Ketchup slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Drake has Ketchup pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Ketchup dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Drake showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ketchup.
Ketchup scores with a takedown into Drake's guard.
Ketchup will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Drake has Ketchup pulled in close to control his posture.
Drake keeping moving, preventing Ketchup from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake keeping full guard, as Ketchup tries to pass.
John Ketchup has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Ketchup shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Drake is trying to defend but Ketchup finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Drake is looking to improve his position.
Ketchup is thwarting Drake's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ketchup trying to control from half guard but Drake is working away.
John Ketchup has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Drake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ketchup manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ketchup manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Drake on his heels. He'll look to pass Drake's guard now, I'm sure.
Ketchup tries to free his leg and advance position but Drake is retaining full guard.
Drake keeping moving, preventing Ketchup from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ketchup wants to stand but Drake is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of John Ketchup.
Ketchup shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Drake manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake controlling Ketchup's posture.
Ketchup really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Drake being controlled here, momentarily.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up. John Ketchup wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Ketchup throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Drake was covering up waiting for the punch and Ketchup finishes the takedown easily into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Ketchup dominated that second round.
That's time! Ketchup's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Ketchup closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Drake to the mat! Drake manages to get full guard.
Ketchup gets to his feet - Drake follows without any prompting.
Drake scores with a nice head shot.
Ketchup shoots in and gets a takedown into Drake's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drake keeping moving, preventing Ketchup from controlling successfully.
Drake is pulling down on Ketchup's head to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because John Ketchup wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ketchup.
Ketchup has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Ketchup misses with a wild body shot.
Ketchup swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Drake counters with a body kick that stops Ketchup in his tracks momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ketchup closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Drake to the mat! Drake manages to get full guard.
Nick Drake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ketchup pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drake is keeping the position for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Drake keeping moving, preventing Ketchup from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. John Ketchup wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A leg kick checked by Drake.
John Ketchup seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ketchup gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ketchup is trying to break the clinch but Drake is controlling him.
Ketchup is trying to break the clinch but Drake has him pressed against the cage.
Ketchup gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Drake is pulling down on Ketchup's head. It's preventing any offense from Ketchup, at least for the moment.
Ketchup would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ketchup stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Drake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
John Ketchup has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Drake gets tackled into the cage by Ketchup. Ketchup maintains the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A bit of stalling here from Drake.
John Ketchup is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ketchup has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Drake clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
And that's the end of the fight!
John Ketchup showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ketchup 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Ketchup!
John Ketchup took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Golden Supplements [O.R.G] for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bembol Oblaks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leon Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garcia has chosen AnSchanz as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
11 - 7 - 1 |
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30
195 lbs
22 - 17 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Good low kicks
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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
11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Bembol Oblaks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leon Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Skip Squint and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia throws a sloppy head kick and Oblaks moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Garcia.
Garcia keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Garcia throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Oblaks's head.
Garcia misses with a jab, cross combination.
Garcia lands with a right hand.
Oblaks moves out of range of the body kick from Garcia.
Garcia throws a lazy head kick
and Oblaks counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Garcia!
Garcia is squirming around, avoiding Oblaks's attempts to control the action.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garcia gets back to half guard.
Oblaks is working for a kimura but Garcia is defending it quite comfortably.
Oblaks is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Garcia sees it coming and defends easily.
Garcia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oblaks works his way into side control.
A lull in the action here.
Oblaks trying to control the position but Garcia is working away.
Garcia manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Garcia actively working from the bottom here.
Garcia looking for submissions off his back.
Oblaks prevents Garcia from improving his position.
Oblaks is working for a kimura but Garcia is defending it quite comfortably.
Oblaks is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia wants to get back to full guard.
Garcia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Oblaks is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Garcia tries to get to full guard but Oblaks has control of the leg.
Oblaks not doing much here.
Garcia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Oblaks pulls his head out easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garcia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Oblaks trying to mount his opponent but Garcia defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oblaks prevents Garcia from improving his position.
Oblaks wants to work for an arm triangle but Garcia is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Oblaks seems to be looking for submissions.
Garcia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Garcia won't allow Oblaks to pass to mount.
Garcia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Oblaks tries to stand but can't do so whilst Garcia controls his leg.
Oblaks seems to be looking for submissions.
Garcia is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oblaks is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Garcia sees it coming and defends easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Oblaks is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Oblaks tries to pass the half guard into mount. Garcia knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Oblaks is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Garcia is just riding it out for now. Oblaks eventually gives up the hold.
Oblaks wants to work for an arm triangle but Garcia is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Garcia looking for submissions off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oblaks seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Oblaks is working for a kimura but Garcia is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bembol Oblaks dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Garcia moves in looking to clinch but Oblaks pushes him off.
Nice defenses there by Garcia.
Garcia rushes Oblaks and presses him up against the cage.
Oblaks takes an elbow to the temple.
Garcia jumps guard and drags Oblaks to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Oblaks trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Oblaks avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Oblaks wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
Oblaks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garcia is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Oblaks passes into half guard.
Garcia looking for submissions off his back.
Garcia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bembol Oblaks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Oblaks looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Oblaks passes to full mount!
Oblaks tries to control but Garcia wriggling away.
Garcia tries to hold on but Oblaks postures up.
Oblaks moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Garcia has worked his arm free - good work by Garcia!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oblaks is trying to get an arm triangle but Garcia is defending well.
Garcia is looking to regain half guard here but Oblaks keeps moving and retains side control.
Oblaks advances nicely into full mount.
Garcia is trying desperately to improve position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garcia is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Oblaks is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Garcia to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Garcia shrugs it off.
Garcia wants to control but Oblaks is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oblaks is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Garcia to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Garcia shrugs it off.
Garcia tries to lock up and control but Oblaks gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Garcia is wriggling around trying to escape.
Oblaks is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Bembol Oblaks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Garcia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Oblaks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Garcia rushes Oblaks and presses him up against the cage.
Garcia holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Oblaks is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Garcia jumps guard but Oblaks stands there with Garcia around his waist. Garcia gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Oblaks has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Garcia after a bit of a struggle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Garcia.
Oblaks wants a takedown but no success here.
Oblaks takes an elbow to the temple.
Garcia lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice elbow from Garcia.
Oblaks jumps guard but Garcia stands there with Oblaks around his waist. Oblaks gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bembol Oblaks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short body shot lands from Garcia as the two fighters clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Garcia connects with a knee to the head.
Oblaks tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Garcia pulls guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Leon Garcia will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Oblaks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Garcia misses with a head kick.
Garcia moves into the clinch.
Oblaks fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Oblaks is trying to pull guard but Garcia has him pressed against the cage.
Oblaks throws a knee to the head but misses.
Garcia slows down the pace here.
Garcia decides to pull guard.
Garcia working for a triangle but Oblaks defends it easily.
Garcia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Oblaks defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Oblaks from controlling successfully.
Oblaks is pushing down on Garcia's leg trying to pass to half guard. Garcia is fighting to maintain full guard but Oblaks has managed to sneak the leg through.
Garcia looking for subs from the bottom but Oblaks mounts him!
Oblaks trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oblaks stands up from mount. Strange move.
Garcia misses with a head kick.
Garcia throws a sloppy head kick and Oblaks moves out of range easily.
Oblaks fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bembol Oblaks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garcia tries to clinch there but Oblaks circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Leon Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garcia moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Garcia throws a head kick but Oblaks moves out of range.
Oblaks misses with a kick to the body.
Oblaks takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Garcia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oblaks shoots in but Garcia avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Oblaks throws a body kick that misses.
Garcia throws a head kick that half lands.
Garcia looks to score with a jab to the body but Oblaks is just out of range.
Garcia tries to clinch up but Oblaks circles away and keeps his distance.
Oblaks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Garcia throws a sloppy head kick and Oblaks moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oblaks closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Garcia throws a head kick but Oblaks moves out of range.
Oblaks defending well as Garcia loads up on a big left hand.
Oblaks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Garcia throws a head kick but Oblaks moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Garcia.
Garcia throws a low kick but it's checked well by Oblaks.
Oblaks throws a head kick but Garcia moves out of range.
Garcia tries to clinch but Oblaks is having none of it.
Oblaks shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Garcia but Garcia pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Oblaks.
Oblaks fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Garcia lands but Oblaks takes it in his stride.
Garcia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Garcia connects with a high kick.
Garcia scores with a head kick.
Oblaks is trying hard to land a takedown here. Garcia sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Oblaks tries for a takedown but Garcia circles away easily
and Garcia counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick from Garcia lands but Oblaks takes it in his stride.
Oblaks changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Garcia tries to avoid it but Oblaks manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Garcia to the ground. Garcia escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Garcia moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Garcia lands a head kick. Oblaks smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Oblaks shoots in for a takedown but Garcia shows good takedown defense.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leon Garcia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Garcia has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leon Garcia!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Boban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Kirby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boban comes to the cage accompanied by Ana Tijoux - 1977. Kirby is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Forgot about dre.. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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199 lbs
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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
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mirko Boban!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Kirby!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Steve Erwin and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boban throws a hook to the side of Kirby's head but Kirby sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kirby punishes Boban's body with a nice straight punch.
Boban takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kirby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boban moves away.
Boban shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kirby as he jumps to the side.
Kirby dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kirby looks to land a combination but Boban avoids it well.
John Kirby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boban throws a leg kick but Kirby sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kirby lands a jab to the nose.
Kirby misses the jab.
Kirby looks to score with a jab to the body but Boban is just out of range.
Boban takes one to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boban walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kirby checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Boban displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kirby throws out the jab.
Kirby jabs Boban right on the nose. Boban blinks but takes it well.
Boban thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boban wants to clinch up but Kirby keeps it at a distance.
Kirby ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Boban closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Boban shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kirby uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boban.
Kirby throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Boban on the side of the head.
A punch combination from Kirby misses.
Boban misses with a takedown attempt - Kirby sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boban. Kirby does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kirby throws out a loose jab but Boban uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boban slips under a jab.
Boban wants to clinch.
Kirby fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Boban on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boban misses with a wild body shot.
Boban throws a series of punches but Kirby moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Kirby. Beautiful body shot.
Boban uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kirby.
Kirby bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Boban avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kirby pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kirby scores with a nice head shot.
Kirby changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kirby. Boban does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kirby keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kirby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boban was well out of range. Poor timing from Kirby.
A shot to the liver by Boban. Beautiful body shot.
Kirby lands with a nice combination. Boban backs away looking to recover.
Boban is rocked!
Kirby fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Boban to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Boban looks to clinch but Kirby throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Boban taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). John Kirby!
Post fight, an emotional John Kirby said 'I love it guys! I'm not retiring until I'm 45! I do this because I enjoy it! I love my fans, and thank you for sticking with me!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Robbie McStar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lath Hoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hoy comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Go Ninja-Vanilla Ice kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Robbie McStar 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Robbie McStar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Lath Hoy!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Steve Erwin and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McStar throws a hook but Hoy blocks it.
McStar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hoy scores with a punch to the head.
McStar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McStar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Hoy misses the target.
Hoy misses with a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Hoy as he connects with a hook.
Hoy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McStar.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robbie McStar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoy takes a swing at McStar's ribcage but misses.
McStar looks for a takedown but Hoy sprawls well.
Hoy misses with a wild body shot.
McStar scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A jab from Hoy finds it's way through McStar's defenses.
McStar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoy.
McStar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McStar tries for a takedown but Hoy circles away easily
and Hoy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoy closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into McStar's 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.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Hoy trying to control but McStar is working from the bottom.
McStar looking for a sweep. Not yet McStar, not yet.
Hoy won't allow McStar to get back to his feet.
Hoy trying to control the position from guard on top but McStar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lath Hoy has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
McStar shoots in for a takedown but Hoy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McStar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hoy pinned against the cage. Hoy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hoy lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McStar backs up against the cage.
McStar tries to clinch but Hoy moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hoy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McStar but McStar pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hoy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McStar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hoy is fending him off so far but McStar persists. Nope, Hoy circles away and we're back to standing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoy lands a nice shot to the body.
McStar throws a lazy uppercut
and Hoy counters with a shoot takedown. McStar fights it but they end up in guard.
Hoy passes into half guard.
Hoy is looking for a kimura here.
Hoy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McStar defends it well.
Hoy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McStar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McStar trying to control here.
Hoy is working for a submission of some sort.
Hoy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McStar is just riding it out for now. Hoy eventually gives up the hold.
Hoy prevents McStar from standing back up.
McStar wants to improve his position but Hoy is controlling well.
McStar wants to control but Hoy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoy is looking for a kimura but McStar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hoy to get the leverage.
McStar is trying to control but can't.
Hoy works his foot free and advances to mount.
Hoy is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. McStar can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
McStar is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hoy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McStar is looking to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hoy jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but McStar manages to avoid the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lath Hoy dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McStar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McStar has his takedown stuffed
and Hoy counters with a single leg into guard. McStar didn't expect that.
McStar looking for a sweep. Not yet McStar, not yet.
Hoy 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoy wants to control from the top but McStar keeps moving.
Lath Hoy has got the better of the ground game so far.
McStar looking for a sweep. Not yet McStar, not yet.
Hoy trying to control but McStar is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
McStar keeping full guard, as Hoy tries to pass.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Lath Hoy.
McStar displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hoy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoy throws a body punch but McStar moves out of range.
McStar misses with a takedown
and Hoy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robbie McStar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoy gets a takedown into half guard.
Hoy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
McStar is trying to stand back up but Hoy is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McStar is staying active underneath Hoy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hoy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McStar flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Hoy is keen to just control but McStar is a slippery customer.
McStar tries to kick Hoy off but Hoy keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
McStar throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Hoy is trying to control the action in half guard but McStar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hoy passes into side control, despite McStar's attempt to control the position.
Hoy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
McStar misses with an elbow from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoy swings around for an armbar but McStar sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hoy's guard.
McStar lands a couple of elbows.
Hoy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hoy looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McStar passes into side control.
McStar working the head with strikes.
McStar lands some shots froms side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McStar cracks Hoy with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hoy is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked McStar off and has taken his back!
Hoy looking for the choke but no joy.
McStar trying to get back to his feet but Hoy is in full control for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoy is trying to stick to McStar's back but McStar is turning into Hoy. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hoy's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by McStar.
McStar scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hoy working for submissions but it's allowed McStar to get to half guard.
Hoy works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hoy is looking to sinch up a triangle. McStar throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Hoy's body to avoid the submission. Hoy has instead reached around McStar's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Hoy arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lath Hoy!
A victorious Lath Hoy 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leroy Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saint Bernard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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281 lbs
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275 lbs
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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
22 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Leroy Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Saint Bernard!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, John Mangel and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bernard's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Brown connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bernard scrambles back to his feet.
Bernard wants to clinch but Brown slips to the side
and Brown counters with a low kick, right behind Bernard 's knee.
Bernard throws a combination that misses
and Brown counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Brown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bernard throws out the jab.
Bernard throws a head kick but Brown moves out of range.
Bernard slips under a jab from Brown.
Brown fails with the takedown
and Bernard counters with a nice low kick that buckles Brown's knee momentarily.
Bernard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bernard blocks a low kick nicely.
Bernard tries to clinch there but Brown circles away.
Bernard tries to close the distance and clinch but Brown swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brown is looking to chop away at Bernard's legs.
Bernard has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bernard there as he acknowledges the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bernard landing some nice looking knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brown creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bernard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brown's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Brown.
Bernard with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Brown lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Brown.
Bernard prevents the takedown attempt.
Still in the clinch, Brown scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bernard tries to land knees in the clinch but Brown avoids the damage to the body.
Bernard's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bernard misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brown.
Brown drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leroy Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brown managing to block the knees to the body from Bernard.
Brown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brown pushes Bernard back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bernard looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bernard tries a body shot but Brown blocks it.
Brown lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brown.
Still in the clinch, Brown scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brown scores with a shoulder strike.
Brown gets through Bernard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brown lands a body punch.
Brown tries a body shot but Bernard blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Brown scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brown lands with a short shot to the head.
Brown works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Brown pushes Bernard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brown lands an elbow that stopped Bernard in his tracks for a moment.
Brown lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Brown lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brown throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Brown is leaning against Bernard and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Brown takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A short right from Brown on the inside.
Brown working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A body shot lands from Brown.
Bernard takes a shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brown.
Brown manages to break the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Brown.
Brown with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Brown connects with a solid leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bernard moves out of range of the body kick.
Brown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bernard.
Brown pushes Bernard up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Brown.
Brown misses with a body punch.
Brown working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brown.
Brown lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bernard backwards.
Brown stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Brown scores with a hook to the body.
Knees to the body from Brown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bernard tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brown avoids it.
Brown lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bernard takes a shot to the head.
Brown lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Brown lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brown slowing the pace effectively.
Brown is leaning against Bernard and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Brown is working Bernard over against the cage.
Bernard tries to land knees in the clinch but Brown avoids the damage to the body.
Brown lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bernard backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brown.
Brown stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Brown scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Brown - that landed with a thud.
Still in the clinch, Brown scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short body shot lands from Brown as the two fighters clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Brown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Brown on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leroy Brown dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Brown scores with a kick to the midsection.
Brown lands a jab to the head.
Brown steps into range and cracks Bernard with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Bernard flops backwards and Brown dives into his guard looking to finish!
Bernard is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Brown pushing down on Bernard's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bernard is still in real trouble! Can Brown finish him?
Brown trying to control the pace.
Brown has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Bernard seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bernard pushes Brown off looking to stand but Brown dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Brown's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Leroy Brown wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Bernard closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bernard is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bernard wants to clinch up but Brown keeps it at a distance.
Bernard ducks under a wild hook from Brown.
Bernard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Brown manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bernard throws a push kick but Brown slaps the foot to one side.
Bernard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brown.
Bernard blocks the body kick.
Bernard tries a head kick but it misses.
Brown takes the fight into the clinch.
Brown stalling.
Brown lands a shot to the body.
Brown looking for a takedown.
Brown managing to block the knees to the body from Bernard.
Brown with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Brown stalling against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bernard takes a shot to the head.
Brown lands with a left to the head.
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!
Brown misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brown lands an elbow just above Bernard 's eye.
Brown gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Brown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bernard can do to turn this around?
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brown.
Brown lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brown can't get the takedown.
Brown misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brown misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brown lands an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Brown.
Bernard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brown lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Brown lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Saint Bernard has been cut.
Brown goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bernard prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leroy Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brown cracks Bernard with a good jab.
Bernard takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bernard closes the distance but Brown moves to the side
and Brown counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Brown closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Bernard! Brown dives in looking to finish! Bernard is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leroy Brown!
Leroy Brown gave a mention to Syndicate Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ovid Julios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dis Styxx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Styxx comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Snoop Dogg: Gin & Juice kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Dis Styxx 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ovid Julios!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dis Styxx!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Winston Howard and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Julios tries to close the distance and clinch but Styxx swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Styxx. Julios does a little dance to reset his feet.
Julios tries to clinch there but Styxx circles away.
Styxx bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Julios's head backwards.
It looks like Ovid Julios has been cut.
Julios darts in and clinches Styxx up against the cage.
Styxx managing to block the knees to the body from Julios.
Styxx blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Julios misses with a knee to the head.
Julios tries a knee to the head but Styxx blocks it.
Styxx blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Styxx looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Julios putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Styxx in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Julios tries to land a knee to the head but Styxx blocks with his arms.
Julios landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Styxx looks winded!
Julios unloads a knee to the mid-section. Styxx lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Julios trying to land knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Julios.
Julios connects with a knee to the head.
Julios jumps into guard, dragging Styxx to the mat.
Julios is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Styxx is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Styxx avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Julios looking to hit a scissor sweep but Styxx is one step ahead there.
Julios trying to keep a closed guard but Styxx is proving a slippery customer.
Styxx wants to control from the top but Julios keeps moving.
Julios not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Julios wants to stand but Styxx is controlling the position.
Julios has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Styxx can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Styxx postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Styxx passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Julios is looking for a sweep.
Julios sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Julios manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Julios keeping moving, preventing Styxx from controlling successfully.
Julios is looking for a triangle here but Styxx uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The strikes coming from Styxx are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Styxx is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Julios is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Julios is looking for a sweep.
Styxx working the ground and pound from side control.
Julios manages to work his way to half guard, despite Styxx's best efforts.
Julios is looking for a sweep. Styxx is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Styxx is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Styxx throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Julios tries to get to full guard but Styxx has control of the leg.
Julios works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Julios keeping moving, preventing Styxx from controlling successfully.
Julios lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Styxx!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Julios wants to control the pace but Styxx is squirming around nicely.
Julios takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Julios trying to control but Styxx is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Julios goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Styxx is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ovid Julios dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ovid Julios's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Styxx looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Julios tries to clinch there but Styxx circles away.
Styxx looks to land a combination but Julios avoids it well.
Styxx tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Styxx throws a nice looking combination but Julios bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Julios is looking to clinch but Styxx is avoiding it.
Julios tries to clinch up
and Styxx counters with a series of strikes. Julios will be more careful next time no doubt.
Julios doesn't manage to clinch there - Styxx circles away.
Julios explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Styxx tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Julios is able to avoid easily.
Julios misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Styxx avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Julios lands with a slapping head kick.
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!
Julios avoids the body shot from Styxx.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Julios tries to clinch
and Styxx counters with a nice leg kick.
Julios fails with an attempt to clinch.
Julios fails in his attempt to clinch.
Styxx throws a shot from downtown. Julios moves away and avoids it.
Julios misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Styxx rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Julios moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Julios tries to close the distance and clinch up but Styxx swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Julios wants to clinch
and Styxx counters with a one-two to the body.
Styxx throws a right and a left that Julios avoids nicely.
A right-left combo lands from Styxx.
Sloppy strikes from Styxx. Those never looked like landing.
Julios is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Julios throws a sloppy head kick and Styxx moves out of range easily.
Styxx throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Styxx scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Julios doesn't seem bothered though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Styxx throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Styxx shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Julios eats them both and turns towards Styxx to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Julios.
Nice shot by Styxx.
Styxx lands a jab to Julios's midsection.
Julios tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Julios is looking to clinch but Styxx is avoiding it.
Styxx cracks the inside of Julios's front leg.
Julios tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Styxx manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Styxx circles away from the clinch attempt.
Julios avoids the head kick by Styxx.
Julios tries to clinch
and Styxx counters with a left to the body.
Styxx avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Julios tries a head kick but it misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Styxx.
Julios is looking to clinch but Styxx is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Julios tries to clinch up.
Julios tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Styxx manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Styxx avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Julios wants to clinch up but Styxx keeps it at a distance.
Julios tries to clinch up.
Julios is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Julios is looking to clinch.
Julios tries to clinch but Styxx is having none of it.
Julios takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dis Styxx is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Styxx circles away from the clinch attempt.
Julios tries to close the distance and clinch but Styxx swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Julios tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Julios darts in trying to clinch
and Styxx counters with a left to the body.
Julios darts in trying to clinch
and Styxx counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Julios wants to clinch.
Julios has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ovid Julios is winning the standup battle so far.
Styxx throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Styxx lands a slapping body shot.
Julios tries to clinch there but Styxx circles away.
A head kick misses from Styxx.
Styxx is looking to score with low kicks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Julios looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Julios clinches with his opponent.
Julios tries to land knees in the clinch but Styxx avoids the damage to the body.
Styxx is trying to force a seperation but Julios has the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ovid Julios will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ovid Julios's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Julios fails in his attempt to clinch.
Styxx scores with the left hand. Julios knows he should have avoided that one.
Styxx pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Julios tries to close the distance and clinch but Styxx swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Julios fails in his attempt to clinch.
Julios has taken the fight to the clinch.
Julios manages to pull guard.
Julios escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Styxx gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Styxx trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Julios working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Styxx.
Julios controls Styxx momentarily but Styxx frees himself.
Styxx stopping the sweep attempt from Julios.
Styxx throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Styxx throwing strikes but missing.
Styxx avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Julios keeping full guard, as Styxx tries to pass.
Ovid Julios overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Styxx won't allow Julios to get back to his feet.
Julios is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Julios might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Styxx wants to pass the guard but Julios is keeping the position.
Styxx has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Styxx postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Styxx controlling from the top position.
Julios has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Styxx is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Julios.
Styxx cracks Julios with an elbow. That is naaassty.
An elbow from Styxx crashes against the mat.
Julios is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Styxx off and has taken his back!
Julios is trying to stick to Styxx's back but Styxx is turning into Julios. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Julios's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Styxx.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Julios avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Julios looking to hit a scissor sweep but Styxx is one step ahead there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Julios looking for a guillotine here but Styxx defends easily.
Styxx stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Julios swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Julios preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Julios preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Julios looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Styxx content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Styxx trying to control the position from guard on top but Julios is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dis Styxx has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Styxx slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
You can see the frustration on Julios's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Styxx working the ground and pound but Julios is defending the strikes.
Styxx misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Julios struggling a bit here.
Styxx throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Styxx scoring with punches from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Julios wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
You can see the frustration on Julios's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ovid Julios is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dis Styxx comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Julios has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ovid Julios!
An out of breath Ovid Julios thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bartholomew Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Wilkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bartholomew Simpson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andy Wilkins!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Bruno Hogan and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilkins scores with a punch to the head.
Simpson misses with a looping right.
Wilkins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Simpson.
Wilkins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Simpson is fending him off so far but Wilkins persists. Nope, Simpson circles away and we're back to standing.
Wilkins connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Simpson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wilkins.
Wilkins lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Simpson at a distance.
Wilkins shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Simpson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wilkins throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wilkins's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wilkins works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wilkins is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Simpson defends it well.
Wilkins has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Simpson tries to roll over but Wilkins keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkins missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nice strikes from Wilkins there.
Simpson is trying to get back to full guard.
Wilkins missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Simpson wants to get back to full guard.
Wilkins seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wilkins seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Simpson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilkins missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wilkins is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wilkins is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Simpson is just riding it out for now. Wilkins eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson is trying to stand.
Simpson controlling the position for now.
Wilkins seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Simpson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wilkins uses his free foot to push down on Simpson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Simpson.
Simpson tries to hold on but Wilkins postures up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilkins with the ground and pound from mount.
Wilkins is landing with some decent strikes but Simpson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilkins scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Simpson tries to hold on but Wilkins postures up.
Simpson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The referee warns Simpson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Wilkins lands a heavy elbow.
Simpson is rocked!
It looks like Bartholomew Simpson has been cut.
Wilkins looking to control but Simpson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Oh Simpson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big strike lands for Wilkins! That's really hurt Simpson and he's turned his back - Wilkins keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Wilkins jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andy Wilkins!
Andy Wilkins is the new middleweight champion!
Andy Wilkins seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Henry Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Benoit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morgan kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is No Easy Way Out. Benoit has chosen Praise as his entrance music. Henry Morgan could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Michael Benoit's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Henry Morgan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Michael Benoit!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benoit gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Morgan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Benoit pulls Morgan in close to his closed guard and prevents Morgan from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morgan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Morgan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Morgan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Morgan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Morgan postures up and lands a big shot to Benoit's brow.
Benoit is pulling down on Morgan's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benoit wants to get back to his feet but Morgan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Benoit working a defensive guard here.
Morgan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Benoit holds on and takes a little breather.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Michael Benoit hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Morgan misses with a body shot.
Morgan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A jab from Morgan does it's job there.
Benoit throws a right and a left that both miss.
Benoit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Benoit swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Morgan.
Benoit misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Morgan lands with a slapping head kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Benoit darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Benoit but Benoit pushes him off and we're back to square one.
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!
Morgan is looking to clinch.
Morgan throws an off balance right hand
and Benoit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Benoit closes the distance looking to clinch
and Morgan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Michael Benoit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benoit looks to score with a jab to the body but Morgan is just out of range.
Benoit is looking to clinch but Morgan is avoiding it.
Donk. Morgan catches Benoit right on the button with a cross.
Benoit throws a series of punches but Morgan avoids them all with ease.
Benoit gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Benoit holds on and takes a little breather.
Morgan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Benoit wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Morgan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Morgan wants to pass the guard but Benoit is keeping the position.
Morgan won't allow Benoit to get back to his feet.
Benoit looking to control.
Morgan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benoit wants to sweep but no luck.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Benoit holds on and takes a little breather.
Michael Benoit has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Benoit tries to clinch up.
Morgan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Morgan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Benoit takes a swing at Morgan's ribcage but misses.
Benoit throws a right and a left that Morgan avoids nicely.
Benoit misses the shot to the body.
Morgan gets tackled into the cage by Benoit. Benoit maintains the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Morgan.
Benoit working aggressively here.
Morgan misses with a knee to the head.
Benoit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Benoit misses with a body punch.
Benoit is trying to maintain a safe position but Morgan gets an underhook and turns Benoit into the cage.
Morgan scores with a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Benoit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Benoit tries to throw a body punch but Morgan avoids it by throwing Benoit back against the cage.
Benoit throws a head punch that misses.
Morgan blocks a body shot from Benoit.
Benoit throws a punch but it's blocked by Morgan.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Morgan.
Morgan is looking for a takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Morgan obliges.
Benoit avoiding damage as Morgan throws knees to the body.
Benoit lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Benoit fails to land.
Benoit is looking to control Morgan's arms but Morgan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Benoit has his back to the cage.
Benoit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Benoit.
Benoit swings wildly with an uppercut but Morgan uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Benoit avoiding damage.
Morgan wants a takedown but no success here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Henry Morgan will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Benoit lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Morgan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Benoit.
Morgan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Benoit throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Benoit slaps away a takedown attempt from Morgan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Benoit tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Morgan is able to avoid easily.
Morgan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Benoit lands with an uppercut that bounces Morgan off the cage and back into range.
Morgan clobbers Benoit with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Benoit throws a right hand that Morgan ducks under and follows up with a left that Morgan also avoids with ease.
Benoit connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morgan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benoit connects with a looping right hand.
Benoit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Benoit gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan preventing the sweep.
Benoit pulls Morgan in close to prevent any damage.
Morgan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Benoit works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Morgan throwing strikes from guard but Benoit blocks nicely.
Benoit is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Morgan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Benoit is looking to stand up but Morgan isn't so interested in that idea.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Morgan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Henry Morgan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Morgan throwing strikes from guard but Benoit blocks nicely.
Morgan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Benoit is on top in guard.
Benoit stays in close to Morgan's body and controls the position.
Morgan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Benoit is one step ahead there.
Morgan keeping full guard, as Benoit tries to pass.
Morgan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Benoit must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Benoit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Morgan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morgan works his way into full mount!
Benoit is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan looking to finish Benoit with some ground and pound. This is bad for Benoit!
Morgan looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Morgan lands a nice shot to the head.
Benoit wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Morgan.
Morgan working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Benoit is rocked!
Morgan landing strikes, looking to finish!
Benoit is still in real trouble! Can Morgan finish him?
Morgan loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Benoit scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Morgan land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Morgan stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Morgan!
Henry Morgan retains his bantamweight title!
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