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Royal Combat 43 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Monty Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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222 lbs
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185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tom Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Monty Ali!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Donatello Bradman and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ali ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Anderson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Anderson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Ali counter with a right hand.
Ali moves out of range of the strikes.
Anderson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Anderson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Ali to counter with a crisp jab.
Anderson misses with a lunging right hand
and Ali counters with a nice leg kick.
Anderson misses with a body shot.
Anderson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Anderson throws a right hand that Ali ducks under and follows up with a left that Ali also avoids with ease.
Anderson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Anderson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson throws a good cross that connects.
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Ali is just out of range.
Ali checks a leg kick nicely.
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ali takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Anderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anderson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Anderson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ali checks it well.
Anderson throws a leg kick but Ali sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Anderson throws a wild body kick that Ali sees coming a mile off.
Anderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ali.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson misses with a combination
and Ali counters with a stiff right hand.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ali moves away.
Anderson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Anderson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ali counters with a straight right hand.
Anderson looks to land a left hand but Ali moved out of range nicely.
Anderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anderson misses with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson throws a shot from downtown. Ali moves away and avoids it.
Anderson throws out a loose jab but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Anderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ali was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderson.
Anderson throws an overhand right that lands on Ali's shoulder, as Ali tries to avoid the shot.
Ali ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circle momentarily. Anderson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Anderson throws a hook but Ali blocks it.
Anderson throws a nice looking combination but Ali bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ali displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Anderson throws out the jab.
Ali blocks a jab.
Ali ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson wants to slow Ali down by chopping away at his legs.
A swing and a miss from Anderson.
Anderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ali closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Anderson throws an off balance right hand
and Ali counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ali moves out of range of the strikes.
Anderson looks to land a left hand but Ali moved out of range nicely.
Anderson throws a hook to the side of Ali's head but Ali sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson throws out a loose jab but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anderson misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Anderson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Anderson misses with a looping left.
A jab from Anderson misses.
Anderson missing with a left hand there. Ali was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Anderson looks to land a combination but Ali avoids it well.
Anderson misses with a few strikes there.
A big right from Anderson misses.
Ali ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Anderson throws a sloppy body shot
and Ali counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ali checks a low kick from Anderson.
Anderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tom Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Ali.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Anderson.
A telegraphed right hand from Anderson misses the target.
Ali uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
Anderson throws a lazy uppercut
and Ali makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Anderson throws a poor cross that misses
and Ali counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Anderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ali defending well as Anderson loads up on a big left hand.
Anderson looks to throw the jab but Ali is out of range.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ali manages to avoid it.
Anderson misses with a straight right.
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Ali is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali drops his hands momentarily and Anderson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Anderson, as that shot connected.
Anderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anderson connects with a body shot that sends Ali's belly button to the back.
Ali slips a straight right by Anderson.
Ali dodges the punch combination from Anderson.
Anderson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Anderson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ali.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Ali does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anderson throws a sloppy body shot
and Ali counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Anderson thows a leg kick but Ali checks it
and Ali counters with a stiff right hand.
Anderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ali.
A jab from Anderson misses.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ali.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ali.
Ali avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Anderson throws the left hand but Ali avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson looks to throw the jab but Ali is out of range.
Anderson throws a nice looking combination but Ali bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tom Anderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Anderson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ali uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anderson.
Anderson cracks Ali with an open hand slap.
Anderson misses with a hook
and Ali counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Ali might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Anderson has got the better of the exchanges.
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anderson throws a right hand that misses
letting Ali counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ali slips under a jab from Anderson.
Anderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ali sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Anderson throws out a loose jab but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Anderson dominated that second round.
That's time! Anderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Nice defenses there by Ali.
Anderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anderson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Anderson lands a body shot.
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Ali.
Ali avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Anderson clobbers Ali with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Anderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anderson throws a looping overhand right but Ali ducks down to avoid it.
Anderson scores with a hook to the body. Ali takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Anderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ali.
Ali dodges the punch combination from Anderson.
A telegraphed right hand from Anderson misses the target.
Anderson falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Ali to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anderson misses with a body kick.
Anderson connects with a crisp jab.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ali.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali defending well as Anderson loads up on a big left hand.
Anderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ali can do to turn this around?
Anderson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ali staying out of range there.
Anderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ali was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderson.
Anderson loads up on a big right hand but Ali slips the punch.
Ali slips a jab from Anderson.
Anderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anderson loads up on a big right hand but Ali slips the punch.
Anderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ali.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali avoids the body shot from Anderson.
Anderson misses the shot to the body.
Anderson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ali counters with a right hand to the body.
Anderson throws a big shot that misses.
Anderson throws a right hand that Ali ducks under and follows up with a left that Ali also avoids with ease.
Anderson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Anderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Anderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anderson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ali bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tom Anderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ali keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A lazy body kick from Anderson
and Ali counters with a leg kick.
Anderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Ali.
Anderson misses with a wild body shot.
Monty Ali has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anderson misses with a looping left.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ali slips a jab from Anderson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Anderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Anderson 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 for Tom Anderson!
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight for Tom Anderson!
Judge John Mangel scores the fight for Tom Anderson!
Tom Anderson wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between This Is Just A Test Grrrrrrrrrrr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malu Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malu Jones has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced |
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Basic striking
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, This Is Just A Test Grrrrrrrrrrr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Malu Jones!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Damien Edna and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Grrrrrrrrrrr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jones ducks right into an uppercut from Grrrrrrrrrrr.
Grrrrrrrrrrr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grrrrrrrrrrr thows a body shot but no joy.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Grrrrrrrrrrr tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Grrrrrrrrrrr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Grrrrrrrrrrr's half guard.
Jones tries to pass the half guard into mount. Grrrrrrrrrrr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jones is thwarting Grrrrrrrrrrr's attempts to control the position.
Grrrrrrrrrrr is not content to let Jones control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Grrrrrrrrrrr!
Jones scoring with strikes but Grrrrrrrrrrr is staying in there.
Grrrrrrrrrrr is working to get back to half guard.
Jones throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grrrrrrrrrrr sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Grrrrrrrrrrr avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jones.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones lands with a punch from half guard.
Grrrrrrrrrrr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Grrrrrrrrrrr controlling the position for now.
Jones is looking to stall here but Grrrrrrrrrrr recovers full guard.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Grrrrrrrrrrr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Grrrrrrrrrrr keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones being controlled here momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jones advances position into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Grrrrrrrrrrr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jones wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jones lands some shots froms side control.
Grrrrrrrrrrr takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Jones lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Grrrrrrrrrrr down.
Jones landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Grrrrrrrrrrr is rocked!
Grrrrrrrrrrr is trying to get back to half guard.
Oh Grrrrrrrrrrr is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Grrrrrrrrrrr is working hard here to advance position.
Jones working the ground and pound but Grrrrrrrrrrr is defending the strikes.
Grrrrrrrrrrr seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
You can see the frustration on Grrrrrrrrrrr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jones wants to control but Grrrrrrrrrrr is keeping him busy.
Grrrrrrrrrrr struggling a bit here.
Jones cracks Grrrrrrrrrrr with a big elbow.
Jones is trying to ground and pound but Grrrrrrrrrrr uses the momentary lack of control by Jones to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jones wants to free his trapped foot but Grrrrrrrrrrr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jones is looking for a kimura but Grrrrrrrrrrr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jones to get the leverage.
Jones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jones is trying to control. Grrrrrrrrrrr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jones lands with a punch from half guard.
Jones working the head and body with strikes.
Grrrrrrrrrrr gets back to full guard.
Grrrrrrrrrrr keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malu Jones dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jones fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Grrrrrrrrrrr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jones checks a low kick from Grrrrrrrrrrr.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grrrrrrrrrrr lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A jab from Grrrrrrrrrrr does it's job there.
Jones 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.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jones works over Grrrrrrrrrrr with some ground and pound from guard.
Malu Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
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!
Grrrrrrrrrrr wants to hit a switch here but Jones passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Grrrrrrrrrrr there!
Jones is landing with some decent strikes but Grrrrrrrrrrr is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Grrrrrrrrrrr tries to reverse the position but Jones maintains control.
Grrrrrrrrrrr tries to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones wants to control the pace but Grrrrrrrrrrr is squirming around nicely.
Jones with the ground and pound from mount.
Oooh a big shot lands for Jones! Grrrrrrrrrrr is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Malu Jones!
A relieved looking Malu Jones thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ichabod Klopfenstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Voitto Putkimies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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197 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ichabod Klopfenstein !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Voitto Putkimies!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Summer Carpenter and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling eachother endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Putkimies tries to score a power double leg takedown but Klopfenstein sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Putkimies somewhat.
Klopfenstein throws a leg kick that is checked
and Putkimies counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Putkimies.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klopfenstein jumps into guard, dragging Putkimies to the mat.
Putkimies is looking to pass into half guard but Klopfenstein pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Klopfenstein is in guard.
Putkimies wants to stand up but Klopfenstein is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Putkimies is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Putkimies wants to stand up but Klopfenstein is controlling him.
Putkimies tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Klopfenstein stays in close to Putkimies's body and controls the position.
Putkimies wants to stand and escape but Klopfenstein is having none of it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Putkimies with a poor takedown
and Klopfenstein counters with a big head kick but Putkimies shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Putkimies has his takedown stuffed
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ichabod Klopfenstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Voitto Putkimies.
Putkimies doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Klopfenstein counters with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Putkimies gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Klopfenstein counters with a leg kick.
Klopfenstein throws a push kick but Putkimies slaps the foot to one side.
Putkimies with a lazy takedown attempt
and Klopfenstein counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Putkimies is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klopfenstein throws a chopping leg kick but Putkimies manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Putkimies tries for a takedown but Klopfenstein circles away easily
and Klopfenstein counters with a nice low kick that buckles Putkimies's knee momentarily.
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 Ichabod Klopfenstein will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Putkimies avoids a kick to the body.
Klopfenstein misses with a head kick.
Putkimies avoids the head kick by Klopfenstein .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putkimies shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Klopfenstein counters with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Putkimies shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Klopfenstein counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Putkimies doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Klopfenstein counters with an inside leg kick.
Ichabod Klopfenstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Voitto Putkimies.
That's two 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.
Klopfenstein goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Putkimies has his takedown stuffed
and Klopfenstein counters with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Putkimies fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Klopfenstein attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Putkimies tries for a takedown but Klopfenstein circles away easily
and Klopfenstein counters with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Putkimies with a poor takedown
and Klopfenstein counters with a body kick that stops Putkimies in his tracks momentarily.
Putkimies with a poor takedown
and Klopfenstein counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Putkimies gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Klopfenstein counters with a good low kick that Putkimies was not able to check.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ichabod Klopfenstein dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Putkimies with a poor takedown
and Klopfenstein counters with a leg kick.
Putkimies shoots and misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Putkimies with a lazy takedown attempt
and Klopfenstein counters with an outside leg kick.
Ichabod Klopfenstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Voitto Putkimies.
Putkimies fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klopfenstein throws a head kick but Putkimies moves out of range.
Putkimies closes the distance and clinches up with Klopfenstein , looking for a takedown. Putkimies pushes Klopfenstein against the cage but Klopfenstein circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Putkimies shoots for a double leg takedown but Klopfenstein sprawls well. He's pushed Putkimies's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Putkimies fails with the takedown
and Klopfenstein counters with a body kick that stops Putkimies in his tracks momentarily.
Putkimies misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Putkimies takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ichabod Klopfenstein is winning the standup battle so far.
Klopfenstein misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Putkimies takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Putkimies shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Klopfenstein as he jumps to the side.
Putkimies misses with a takedown attempt
and Klopfenstein counters with a thumping low kick.
Putkimies tries for a takedown but Klopfenstein circles away easily
and Klopfenstein counters with a head kick. That will keep Putkimies thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ichabod Klopfenstein showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Klopfenstein , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight for Ichabod Klopfenstein !
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight for Ichabod Klopfenstein !
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight for Ichabod Klopfenstein !
Ichabod Klopfenstein wins by unanimous decision!
Ichabod Klopfenstein took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Xtreme Merchandise for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marti Pico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mak Artur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Artur's choice of entrance music: I shall return. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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30
145 lbs
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31
160 lbs
11 - 8 - 0 |
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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
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marti Pico!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mak Artur!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Summer Carpenter and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Artur rushes Pico and presses him up against the cage.
Pico has picked Artur up - he's going for a ride! Pico dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Artur is looking to improve his position.
Artur looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pico prevents Artur from improving his position.
Artur has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Pico escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Pico!
Pico is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Artur has escaped the position, nice work there.
Artur is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pico off and has taken his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Artur looking to break Pico's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Pico remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Artur will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Artur looking for the RNC.
Pico tries to roll but Artur sticks to his back.
Artur working for a choke but Pico is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Artur looking for the choke but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Artur keeps control of the position as Pico tries to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Artur looking to break Pico's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Pico remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Artur will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Artur looking for the choke from the back.
Artur is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Artur tightening his grip on Pico, looking for the choke.
Artur is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Pico is defending well though. Artur let's go of the attempt for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pico is in a bad position with Artur working for a choke. Pico manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Pico got a little sloppy there for a moment and Artur has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pico has managed to get both his arms back between Artur's legs - danger averted.
Artur isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Pico stacks Artur on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Pico!
Artur is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Artur looking for subs from the bottom but Pico mounts him!
Artur is working to get back to half guard.
Pico working for a submission but Artur is keeping him at bay.
Artur sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Pico is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Artur is just riding it out for now. Pico eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pico is looking for a kimura but Artur is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pico to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mak Artur dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Artur scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Pico looking for submissions off his back.
Artur is working for a kimura here but Pico manages to reverse the position and he's now in Artur's guard.
Pico avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Artur looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pico passes into side control.
Artur is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Artur looking for a sweep but Pico has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Artur is working to get back to half guard.
Artur is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Artur bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Artur is pushing down on Pico's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pico is fighting to maintain full guard but Artur has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pico looking for submissions off his back.
Artur wants to advance to full mount but Pico doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Artur passes Pico's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Artur wants to work for an arm triangle but Pico is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Artur is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pico defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Artur tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pico knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Artur is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Artur is trying to work for a kimura but Pico is defending well.
Artur working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Pico's thigh. Pico counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Artur has gone for a leg lock! Pico slips out almost immediately though and dives into Artur's guard.
Artur had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pico defends it easily.
Pico got a little sloppy there for a moment and Artur has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pico has managed to get both his arms back between Artur's legs - danger averted.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pico wants to control from the top but Artur keeps moving.
Artur has his foot on Pico's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pico works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mak Artur showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Artur shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pico is trying to defend but Artur finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Artur is working for an americana but Pico has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Artur was thinking about the submission.
Artur preventing the sweep.
Artur drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Pico dives on top into guard.
Artur is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Pico rolls with it to try and escape but Artur cranks on the arm and Pico is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mak Artur!
During a confident post fight interview, Mak Artur thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gregory Jules (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Massive Destruction (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Massive Destruction has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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31
160 lbs
19 - 13 - 2 |
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168 lbs
11 - 10 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
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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
19 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Gregory Jules!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Massive Destruction!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Summer Carpenter and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jules darts in trying to clinch
and Destruction counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jules!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Check out the look on Destruction's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Destruction landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Jules is looking for a sweep.
Jules takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jules is looking to reverse the position.
Jules takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Jules tries to buck Destruction off but Destruction is having none of it.
Jules regains half guard, as Destruction was trying to land strikes.
Jules looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Destruction working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Destruction is pressing down on Jules's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jules is holding on for now.
Jules is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Destruction pulls his head out easily.
Destruction thows a huge punch but Jules dodges it nicely.
Destruction is trying to control the action in half guard but Jules is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jules wants to improve his position but Destruction is controlling well.
Destruction missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Destruction throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jules looking for submissions off his back.
Destruction seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jules has hold of Destruction's hands but Destruction slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Destruction working the head and body with strikes.
Destruction trying to control from half guard but Jules is working away.
Jules tries to roll over but Destruction keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jules has hold of Destruction's hands but Destruction slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jules wants to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Destruction.
Destruction lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Destruction working Jules over with strikes.
Destruction thows a huge punch but Jules dodges it nicely.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Destruction connects with a nice short shot to Jules's temple.
Jules makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jules.
Jules working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Destruction doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Destruction manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Destruction is in close to Jules's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jules is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Destruction is aware though and is defending well.
Destruction scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Destruction scoring with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Destruction connects with a couple of short punches.
Destruction makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Destruction postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Destruction scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jules is rocked!
Destruction trying to control the position from guard on top but Jules is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Destruction advances position into side control!
Destruction cracks Jules with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Destruction landing a few strikes.
Destruction grinds an elbow into Jules's temple.
Oh Jules is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Destruction cracks Jules with a big elbow.
Jules is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Destruction has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Jules seems to have got his legs back now.
Destruction lands some shots froms side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Destruction wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jules, who protects the arm well.
Destruction controlling the position from side mount.
Jules takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Jules is trying to improve his position.
Jules on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Destruction landing a few strikes.
Destruction lands a decent elbow from side control.
Jules is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Destruction landing strikes.
Jules takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Destruction is working Jules over with some ground and pound from side control.
Destruction cracks Jules with an elbow. That is naaassty.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Massive Destruction dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Destruction steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jules. That one must have hurt.
A head kick misses from Jules.
Destruction avoids the head kick by Jules.
Destruction has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jules.
Jules tries a head kick but it misses.
Jules throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jules throws a head kick but Destruction moves out of range.
Jules misses with a body kick.
Jules misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jules misses with a head kick.
Jules throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Destruction takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jules is looking to land body kicks.
Jules throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Destruction.
Jules lands a nice looking kick to the body. Destruction takes a step back to recover.
Jules lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jules lands a front kick.
Gregory Jules seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Destruction stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jules.
Jules misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jules misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice body kick from Jules.
Jules throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Destruction blocks a head kick by Jules.
Jules misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jules throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Gregory Jules is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jules throws a body kick that misses.
Destruction moves out of range as Jules throws a body kick.
Jules pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Destruction on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jules. Jules obviously looking to wear him down.
Jules looks to land a body kick but Destruction moved away.
Jules tries a head kick but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jules tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jules buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Jules.
Jules lands a nice looking body kick.
Jules misses with a body kick.
Jules tries a head kick but it misses.
A good leg kick by Jules.
Jules tries to close the distance and clinch but Destruction swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jules misses with a low kick.
Gregory Jules is winning the standup battle so far.
Jules misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jules looks to clinch
and Destruction counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Destruction.
Destruction is in close to Jules's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jules is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Destruction is working Jules over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Destruction is looking to work some ground and pound but Jules has wrist control.
Destruction is working Jules over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Destruction is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Massive Destruction has got the better of the ground game so far.
Destruction working some strikes from top position.
Destruction wants to control from the top but Jules keeps moving.
Destruction with a nice head shot there.
Destruction postures up and lands a big shot to Jules's brow.
Jules is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Destruction trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Destruction's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Destruction advances to half guard.
Destruction is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jules has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jules has hold of Destruction's hands but Destruction slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
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 Gregory Jules will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
An inside leg kick lands from Jules.
Jules lands with a slapping head kick.
Destruction sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jules!
Jules throws a head kick but Destruction moves out of range.
Jules lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jules tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Destruction avoids the head kick by Jules.
Destruction has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jules.
Jules pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Destruction circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jules tries to score with a low kick but Destruction moves his leg out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jules is looking to clinch.
Jules tries to land a front kick but Destruction steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jules misses with a head kick.
Jules pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Destruction circles away from the clinch attempt.
Destruction blocks a head kick by Jules.
Jules looks for the body kick but Destruction saw that one coming.
Jules lands with a slapping head kick.
Jules tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jules misses with a head kick.
Jules misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Destruction takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jules misses with a head kick.
Jules throws a leg kick but Destruction sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jules looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jules throws a body kick that misses.
Jules throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jules throws a sloppy head kick and Destruction moves out of range easily.
Jules throws a head kick that misses.
Destruction avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Destruction avoids the head kick by Jules.
Destruction blocks a head kick by Jules.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jules throws a head kick that half lands.
Jules is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jules tries to clinch up but Destruction circles away and keeps his distance.
Destruction takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Destruction avoids the head kick by Jules.
Jules pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jules tries to land a front kick but Destruction steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jules misses with a kick to the body.
Jules pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jules misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Jules.
Destruction checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jules misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jules looks for the body kick but Destruction saw that one coming.
Jules misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Jules.
Jules misses with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jules throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jules looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jules throws a low kick, looking for Destruction's leg but Destruction calmly moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gregory Jules showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jules 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight for Massive Destruction!
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight for Massive Destruction!
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight for Massive Destruction!
Massive Destruction wins by unanimous decision!
Massive Destruction took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Don't be scared homie !'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Martin Cash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cray Daddy Tay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tay is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Blue (Dancing Crayfish Version). Martin Cash has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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26
197 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
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186 lbs
12 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
Cardio machine |
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World class 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
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Martin Cash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cray Daddy Tay!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Steve Erwin and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tay throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A combination from Tay does no damage.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tay.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Cash is looking to reverse the position.
Tay lands some shots froms side control.
Tay tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tay wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cash keeps working.
Sloppy strikes there by Tay.
Tay grinds an elbow into Cash's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tay wants to control but Cash is keeping him busy.
Tay advances to mount.
Tay is trying to take his opponent's back.
Tay is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Cash can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Tay is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Tay tries to control but Cash wriggling away.
Tay looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cash is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cash is working hard here to advance position.
Tay working for a submission but Cash is keeping him at bay.
Tay trying to control but Cash is having none of it.
Tay controlling the position easily from mount.
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!
Cash sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Cash trying to control from the bottom.
Cash blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tay.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tay seems to be working for a kimura but Cash defends the submission attempt.
Cash is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tay pulls his head out easily.
Cash is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tay perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cash is trying to maintain the position but Tay is very close to passing his half guard.
Cash gets full guard.
Tay controlling from the top position.
Tay with a nice head shot there.
Cash can't keep his opponent in guard - Tay advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cash tries to roll over but Tay keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cash actively working from the bottom here.
Tay looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cash gets back to full guard.
Cash is trying to control the position but Tay postures up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tay showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cash keeping moving, preventing Tay from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cash is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cray Daddy Tay dominated that round.
That's time! Cash's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tay misses with an uppercut.
Cash's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tay connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cash scrambles back to his feet.
Tay misses with a left hand
and Cash counters with an outside leg kick.
Tay blocks a head kick by Cash.
Cash steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tay.
Cash tries a head kick but it misses.
Tay gets the takedown into side control.
Cash is working to avoid the ground and pound but Tay connects with a decent elbow.
Cash is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tay tries for a kimura but Cash is defending well.
Tay trying to control the action but Cash is working from the bottom.
Tay lands some shots froms side control.
Tay lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Cash down.
Tay trying to control the position but Cash is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tay working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cash sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Cash wants to get back to full guard but Tay has passed into side control.
Cash seems a little lost for a moment, as Tay dominates the positioning.
You can see the frustration on Cash's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cash is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tay in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tay working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tay happy to just control the position for now.
Tay scoring with punches and elbows.
Tay is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Cash's shoulder. That is not cool.
Tay is trying to ground and pound but Cash uses the momentary lack of control by Tay to regain half guard.
Cash has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tay is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cash wants to sweep but Tay has passed to side control!
Cash sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Tay is keen to just control but Cash is a slippery customer.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tay lands a nice short elbow.
Cash gets full guard.
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!
Tay pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cash is keeping the position for now.
Tay landing with the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tay trying to control but Cash is working from the bottom.
Cash controls Tay momentarily but Tay frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cray Daddy Tay showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Tay tries to bum rush Cash with a series of wild strikes but Cash uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cash looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cash looks to clinch
and Tay decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cash's guard.
Cash wants to sweep here but Tay controlling him for the moment.
Cash working a defensive guard here.
Tay sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cash's guard.
Tay is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cash doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tay.
Cash is refusing to be controlled, as Tay sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tay not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tay winds up and cracks Cash with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cash is looking for a sweep. Tay is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tay is looking for a kimura here.
Cray Daddy Tay has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tay looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cash with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cash looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tay sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tay stalling away here and it's allowed Cash to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Tay postures up.
Cash working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tay.
Tay passes Cash's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cash trying to control from the bottom.
Tay is pressing down on Cash's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cash is holding on for now.
Cash wants to get back to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tay passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cash!
Tay landing strikes from the mount and Cash is in trouble!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cash is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tay working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Cray Daddy Tay is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cash can't escape the position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Tay cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Cash manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Tay perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tay is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tay is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Martin Cash has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cash wants to improve his position but Tay is controlling well.
Tay is looking to advance position but Cash won't allow it.
Tay is taking a breather. Cash says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Tay takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cash moves into full guard.
Cash looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cash is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tay trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cash's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cray Daddy Tay comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tay has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight for Cray Daddy Tay!
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight for Cray Daddy Tay!
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight for Cray Daddy Tay!
Cray Daddy Tay wins by unanimous decision!
Cray Daddy Tay thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leopold Stotch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and General Tso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stotch comes to the cage accompanied by boom baby. Tso has chosen Kung Fu Fighting as his entrance music. General Tso told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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202 lbs
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135 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
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leopold Stotch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, General Tso!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Bruno Hogan and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tso looks to score with a jab to the body but Stotch is just out of range.
Stotch lands a big head kick that sends Tso tumbling to the mat! Stotch takes a step backwards and waves Tso back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stotch has Tso up against the cage in a clinch.
Stotch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tso's elbow.
Tso escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tso is defended easily by Stotch.
A telegraphed right hand from Tso misses the target.
Stotch stuffs the takedown attempt from Tso. Tso gets slowly back to his feet.
Stotch tries to clinch but Tso moves out of range.
Stotch scoring well with a low kick there.
Stotch feints and then cracks Tso's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tso down.
Tso throws a series of punches but Stotch avoids them all with ease.
Stotch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tso.
Tso shoots in for a takedown but Stotch shows good takedown defense.
Leopold Stotch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of General Tso.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tso. Stotch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tso avoids the head kick by Stotch.
Tso looks to land a right hand but Stotch moved out of range.
Leopold Stotch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tso shoots in but Stotch avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Good leg kick by Stotch there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stotch scores with a jab. Tso acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tso gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stotch.
Stotch fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stotch scores with a leg kick.
Stotch looks to score with a jab to the body but Tso is just out of range.
Tso throws a looping overhand right but Stotch ducks down to avoid it.
Stotch throws a jab when Tso was well out of range.
Tso fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tso changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stotch tries to avoid it but Tso manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stotch to the ground. Stotch escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stotch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tso.
Stotch bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stotch feints and then cracks Tso's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tso down.
Stotch turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Stotch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Stotch.
Tso tries to keep at a distance but Stotch has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tso managing to block the knees to the body from Stotch.
Tso takes an elbow to the temple.
Tso takes a knee right on the jaw!
Stotch scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tso tries to break free but Stotch pushes him back against the cage.
Tso has had enough of the clinch but Stotch keeps him there for the moment.
Tso is trying to break the clinch but Stotch has him pressed against the cage.
Tso has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tso takes an elbow to the temple.
Tso wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stotch has him pressed against the cage.
Stotch scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tso is looking to break free of the clinch but Stotch has double underhooks.
Stotch lands a right hand.
Stotch landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tso looks winded!
Tso takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tso is rocked!
Stotch working the clinch nicely. Tso is working for position but Stotch cracks him with a big knee to the head! Tso crumples up against the cage and Stotch lands two more shots before the ref can save Tso! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Leopold Stotch!
Leopold Stotch 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Tommy DeVito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arturro Affi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Affi has chosen Men at work - Land of down under as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tommy DeVito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Arturro Affi!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Donatello Bradman and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Affi tries to clinch but DeVito moves out of range.
DeVito misses with an uppercut
and Affi counters with a nice leg kick.
Affi wants to slow DeVito down by chopping away at his legs.
Affi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Affi throws a push kick but DeVito slaps the foot to one side.
Affi lands a high kick!
DeVito throws a leg kick but Affi checks it.
Affi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by DeVito.
DeVito connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
DeVito throws a low kick, looking for Affi's leg but Affi calmly moves out of range.
DeVito walks into a stiff left hand from Affi.
Affi swinging wildly here.
DeVito pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Affi misses with a two punch combination.
Arturro Affi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeVito has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Affi.
Affi misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeVito with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A punch combination from Affi misses.
DeVito throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Affi throws a series of strikes that have DeVito backpedaling.
A jab from DeVito misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Affi blocks the leg kick.
Affi throws a combination that misses
and DeVito counters with a right hand to the body.
DeVito lands a right hook to the body.
Affi tries to clinch there but DeVito circles away.
Nice shot lands for Affi.
Affi is looking to clinch but DeVito is avoiding it.
DeVito moves into the clinch successfully.
Affi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
DeVito looking to slow down the pace here.
DeVito misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeVito blocks an uppercut.
Affi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of DeVito backwards.
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!
DeVito scores with a shot to the side of Affi's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Affi.
DeVito leaning against his opponent.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Affi as DeVito tries to tie him up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for DeVito.
DeVito blocks a body shot from Affi.
Affi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Affi lands with a light punch inside.
DeVito tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Affi's elbow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Affi as DeVito tries to tie him up.
Affi lands a shoulder strike.
DeVito blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeVito swings wildly with an uppercut but Affi uses good head movement to avoid it.
DeVito looking to slow down the pace here.
DeVito misses with a hook to the ribs.
Affi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of DeVitos head.
Affi has DeVito pressed against the cage.
DeVito tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Affi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
DeVito working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Affi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Affi lands an uppercut.
DeVito tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Affi avoids it.
DeVito effectively controlling the action here.
Affi lands with a right to the head.
Affi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeVito wants to stall.
Affi tries a body shot but DeVito blocks it.
DeVito misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Affi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
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!
DeVito goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
DeVito swings wildly with an uppercut but Affi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Affi prevents a body shot from DeVito.
DeVito taking a breather.
Affi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Affi misses with the head strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Affi misses with a body punch.
The referee is keeping an eye on DeVito - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A right handed body shot lands from DeVito.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arturro Affi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
DeVito circles away from the clinch attempt.
Affi tries to close the distance and clinch up but DeVito swats him away and circles back towards the center.
DeVito chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Affi can pounce on him.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Affi in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Affi misses with a jab to the body
and DeVito counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
DeVito throws a leg kick but Affi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Affi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Affi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
DeVito tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Affi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Affi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. DeVito looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Affi misses with a jab, cross combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by Affi. That's going to slow DeVito down.
DeVito has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
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!
A right-left combo lands from Affi.
Affi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
DeVito shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sloppy strikes from Affi. Those never looked like landing.
Arturro Affi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Affi throws a series of punches but DeVito moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Affi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and DeVito has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from DeVito and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Affi throws a left and a right that both miss
and DeVito makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
DeVito just misses with a punch to the body.
Affi looks to land a combination but DeVito avoids it well.
DeVito is looking to wear down Affi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
DeVito darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Affi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and DeVito has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
DeVito scores with a jab to the body.
Affi is breathing heavily.
Affi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and DeVito has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice straight punches there by DeVito. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of DeVito.
DeVito scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Affi tries to bum rush DeVito with a series of wild strikes but DeVito uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
DeVito with a hook.
Affi is rocked!
Affi tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
DeVito misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Affi blocks a head kick by DeVito.
DeVito misses with a low kick.
A punch combination from Affi misses.
Affi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but DeVito moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Affi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Affi misses with a double jab.
Affi throws a combination that misses
and DeVito counters with a nice leg kick.
Affi misses with the combination.
DeVito looks to score with a jab to the body but Affi is just out of range.
DeVito lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Affi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Arturro Affi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
DeVito takes a swing at Affi's ribcage but misses.
Affi misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from DeVito misses.
Affi throws a right and a left that both miss.
DeVito scores with a one two! Affi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Affi is still on wobbly legs! Can DeVito finish him?
Affi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
DeVito throws a shot to the body.
DeVito lands with a kick to the ribs.
Affi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeVito tries a head kick but it misses.
Affi falls off balance throwing a combination
and DeVito counters with a huge left! Affi is in big trouble! He's backing up but DeVito isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Affi from any more damage. A dominating finish by DeVito!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy DeVito!
Tommy DeVito thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nycky Downtime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Johns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Downtime comes to the cage accompanied by Bring It. Johns has chosen Welcome to the jungle as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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157 lbs
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160 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
22 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nycky Downtime!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Junior Johns!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Winston Howard and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Downtime gets caught napping as Johns dives in and scores a takedown. Downtime manages to retain guard.
Johns wants to pass the guard but Downtime is keeping the position.
Downtime keeping moving, preventing Johns from controlling successfully.
Johns content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Johns in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Johns throws a big elbow that misses.
Downtime keeping moving, preventing Johns from controlling successfully.
Johns stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Downtime swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johns is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Downtime keeping moving, preventing Johns from controlling successfully.
Johns tries to free his leg and advance position but Downtime is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Downtime looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johns is one step ahead there.
Johns trying to control but Downtime is working from the bottom.
Johns is looking to work some ground and pound but Downtime has wrist control.
Downtime is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Johns lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Downtime has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Downtime and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Johns tried to score with a low kick but Downtime checks it.
Johns closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Downtime to the mat! Downtime manages to get full guard.
Johns working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johns looking to pass the guard.
Downtime not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johns throws a big elbow that misses.
Johns wants to control from the top but Downtime keeps moving.
Downtime bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johns's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Downtime thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Downtime trying to control but Johns is working from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johns trying to control the position.
Johns is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Downtime is aware though and is defending well.
Johns wants to sweep but no luck.
Johns had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Downtime defends it easily.
Downtime postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Downtime got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johns has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Downtime has managed to get both his arms back between Johns's legs - danger averted.
Johns had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Downtime defends it easily.
Downtime lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Downtime trying to control the position from guard on top but Johns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Downtime in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Johns is trying to control the position but Downtime postures up.
Downtime wants to stand but Johns is controlling his posture from full guard.
Johns is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Downtime defends well.
Johns lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Downtime!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Downtime is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Johns landing punches.
Johns lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
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!
Johns tries to control but Downtime wriggling away.
Downtime sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Johns is trying to control the action in half guard but Downtime is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Downtime keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Johns trying to control from Downtime's half guard. Downtime has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Johns dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Johns throws a chopping leg kick but Downtime manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nycky Downtime is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Downtime bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johns dodges the punch combination from Downtime.
Junior Johns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Downtime uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johns.
Good work by Downtime as he checks the leg kick.
Downtime throws an overhand right that lands on Johns's shoulder, as Johns tries to avoid the shot.
A low kick from Johns is predictable there
and Downtime connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Downtime cracks Johns with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Downtime throws a right and a left that both miss.
A low kick from Johns misses
and Downtime counters with a big head kick but Johns shrugs it off.
Downtime digs a good hook to Johns's body.
Downtime gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
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!
Johns throws a strike but Downtime rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johns is trying to keep Downtime in close.
Johns looking for a sweep. Not yet Johns, not yet.
Johns lands an upkick as Downtime stands over him.
Johns had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Downtime defends it easily.
Downtime avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Johns is looking for a triangle but Downtime pushes his legs off easily.
Johns avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johns is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Downtime trying to control the position from guard on top but Johns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Downtime works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Johns is trying to maintain the position but Downtime is very close to passing his half guard.
Johns is refusing to be controlled, as Downtime sits in half guard.
Downtime is looking to advance position but Johns won't allow it.
Johns trying to control but Downtime postures up.
Johns looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Johns is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Downtime pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Downtime seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Johns works his way to full guard. Good work.
Johns is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Downtime defends well.
Johns throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Downtime passes Johns's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Johns wants to control but Downtime is keeping busy.
Johns keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Downtime not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Johns looking for submissions off his back.
Downtime wants to pass the guard but Johns is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Downtime not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Downtime looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Johns with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Johns won't allow Downtime to pass to mount.
Downtime sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Johns defending well though.
Johns wants to improve his position but Downtime is controlling well.
Downtime wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johns keeps working.
Johns misses with some strikes from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johns is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Johns is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Downtime pulls his head out easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Downtime trying to control from half guard but Johns is working away.
Johns wants to improve his position but Downtime is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Junior Johns will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Downtime blocks a low kick nicely.
A low kick from Johns misses
and Downtime counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Johns fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Johns attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Downtime throws a hook to the side of Johns's head but Johns sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johns throws a leg kick that is checked
and Downtime cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Downtime throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johns throws a leg kick but Downtime checks it.
Johns lands a head shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Downtime checks a leg kick.
A big left from Downtime misses.
Johns shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Downtime as he avoids it easily.
Downtime misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johns throws out a loose jab but Downtime uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johns attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Downtime looks to throw the jab but Johns is out of range.
Downtime moves out of range of the leg kick from Johns.
Downtime thows a body shot but no joy.
Downtime ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johns moves away.
Johns misses with an uppercut.
Johns throws a leg kick that is checked
and Downtime counters with a left and a right that stings Johns.
Downtime walks into a stiff left hand from Johns.
Downtime stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Downtime wants it to stay on the feet.
Downtime misses with an uppercut. Johns saw that one coming.
Johns scores with a hook to the body. Downtime takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
No luck for Johns with that takedown attempt.
Nycky Downtime has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Johns.
A low kick from Johns is predictable there
and Downtime counters with a nice uppercut.
Downtime checks a leg kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johns misses with a leg kick
and Downtime counters with a nice uppercut.
Downtime is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
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!
A jab lands there for Downtime.
Downtime jabs Johns to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nycky Downtime is winning the standup battle so far.
Johns digs a good body shot into Downtime's ribs.
Johns pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Downtime tries to bum rush Johns with a series of wild strikes but Johns uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Downtime checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Johns 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.
Johns misses with a low kick.
Downtime throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Johns lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Downtime has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Downtime and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Johns looks to land a left hand but Downtime moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johns throws a low kick but Downtime moves out of range easily.
Johns misses the shot to the body.
Downtime dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johns throws a chopping leg kick but Downtime manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Johns thows a leg kick but Downtime checks it
and Downtime counters with a head kick.
Johns lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Johns throws a leg kick that is checked
and Downtime counters with a head kick. That will keep Johns thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Johns misses with a low kick as Downtime jumps back.
Johns throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Downtime goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Downtime gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Downtime misses with a looping left.
Johns tries to work over Downtime's front leg with a kick but Downtime checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Downtime digs a good body shot into Johns's ribs.
Johns shoots for a double leg takedown but Downtime sprawls well. He's pushed Johns's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Downtime throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johns sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johns uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Downtime.
Johns throws a poor cross that misses
and Downtime counters with a one-two to the body.
Downtime checks the leg kick.
Johns motions for Downtime to come forward. Johns throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Johns lands with a cross.
Downtime checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Johns shoots in for a takedown but Downtime shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Johns takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Downtime avoids the body shot from Johns.
Johns fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Johns pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nycky Downtime.
I think Johns 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight for Junior Johns!
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight for Junior Johns!
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight for Junior Johns!
Junior Johns wins by unanimous decision!
Junior Johns bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leif Nygard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dane Brigglett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nygard comes to the cage accompanied by Dread Zeppelin - Immigrant Song. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leif Nygard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dane Brigglett!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Winston Howard and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nygard is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Brigglett.
It looks like Leif Nygard has been cut.
Brigglett looks to land a right hand but Nygard moved out of range.
Nygard takes a swing at Brigglett's ribcage but misses.
Brigglett swinging wildly here.
Nygard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nygard throws a shot from downtown. Brigglett moves away and avoids it.
A head kick misses from Nygard.
Nygard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brigglett manages to avoid it.
Brigglett blocks a head kick by Nygard.
Nygard throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Brigglett to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brigglett cracks Nygard with an uppercut from hell and Nygard crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Brigglett's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Nygard is rocked!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Brigglett in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Oh Nygard is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nygard keeping moving, preventing Brigglett from controlling successfully.
Brigglett trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brigglett loads up on a big left hand. Nygard felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Brigglett looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Nygard can't hide his disappointment, as Brigglett celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dane Brigglett!
A relieved looking Dane Brigglett thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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