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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sandor Clegane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mubaracus Carwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sandor Clegane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mubaracus Carwin!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Skip Squint and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carwin clinches up against the cage.
Carwin tries to throw a body punch but Clegane avoids it by throwing Carwin back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Carwin throws an elbow but misses.
Clegane has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Clegane is trying to force a seperation but Carwin has the dominant position.
Carwin has Clegane pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Carwin.
Carwin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Clegane backwards.
Carwin is leaning against Clegane and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Clegane tries to break free but Carwin pushes him back against the cage.
Clegane tries to land a knee to the head but Carwin blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clegane tries to pull guard but Carwin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Clegane drops down looking for an ankle pick but Carwin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Clegane fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sandor Clegane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circle momentarily. Carwin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
It looks like Sandor Clegane has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Carwin misses the target.
Carwin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Carwin rushes Clegane and presses him up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Clegane blocks an elbow strike.
Carwin gets through Clegane's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Carwin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Clegane.
Carwin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Carwin lands a nice uppercut.
Carwin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cleganes head.
Carwin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Carwin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clegane avoids a wild elbow strike from Carwin.
Clegane jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Carwin walks away with a smile on his face. Clegane gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Clegane is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Carwin just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Clegane has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mubaracus Carwin!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Troll ShitBrickHouse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keenan Hudson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keenan Hudson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Troll ShitBrickHouse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Keenan Hudson!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Topper Green and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ShitBrickHouse tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
ShitBrickHouse throws a hook to the side of Hudson's head but Hudson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
ShitBrickHouse closes the distance and clinches.
ShitBrickHouse lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
ShitBrickHouse comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
ShitBrickHouse lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hudson dodges an elbow strike from ShitBrickHouse.
Hudson trying to control the position but instead, ShitBrickHouse has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hudson into the cage.
ShitBrickHouse lands an elbow inside that Hudson shrugs off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hudson blocks a body shot from ShitBrickHouse.
ShitBrickHouse gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hudson misses with a punch to the body.
Hudson tries to break the clinch but ShitBrickHouse is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ShitBrickHouse digs a right hand into Hudson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hudson's gas tank.
ShitBrickHouse lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hudson avoiding damage.
ShitBrickHouse tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hudson's elbow.
ShitBrickHouse lands an elbow that stopped Hudson in his tracks for a moment.
ShitBrickHouse digs a right hand into Hudson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hudson's gas tank.
ShitBrickHouse lands an elbow inside.
Hudson wants a takedown.
Hudson tries a body shot but ShitBrickHouse blocks it.
Hudson takes an elbow to the temple.
ShitBrickHouse lands an elbow just above Hudson 's eye.
Hudson is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hudson tries to break the clinch but ShitBrickHouse is controlling the position.
Hudson is still on wobbly legs! Can ShitBrickHouse finish him?
ShitBrickHouse lands an elbow that stopped Hudson in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Keenan Hudson has been cut.
Hudson is trying to break free.
ShitBrickHouse digs a right hand underneath Hudson's ribcage. Hudson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hudson is looking to control ShitBrickHouse's arms but ShitBrickHouse gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hudson has his back to the cage.
Hudson working hard to break the clinch.
ShitBrickHouse lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hudson or not.
Nice elbow from ShitBrickHouse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hudson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as ShitBrickHouse walks away with a smile on his face. Hudson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hudson looks winded!
ShitBrickHouse fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hudson, pushing him back against the cage.
Clinched against the cage, ShitBrickHouse lands a big elbow that drops Hudson! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Hudson is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Troll ShitBrickHouse!
During a confident post fight interview, Troll ShitBrickHouse 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Corey McCracken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Corey McCracken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alex James!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Skip Squint and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James drives through with a takedown into guard.
McCracken looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McCracken can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as James controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James pushes down on McCracken's leg and manages to get into half guard.
James with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
James trying to mount his opponent but McCracken defends it.
McCracken is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
McCracken gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James sitting in guard here, content to control.
It looks like James might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCracken looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McCracken can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as James controls the pace.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
McCracken is trying to keep James in close.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McCracken tries to close the distance and clinch but James swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
James throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
James looks to throw the jab but McCracken is out of range.
McCracken wants to clinch up but James keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
James darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
James slows the pace down in half guard.
McCracken is looking for a sweep. James is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
James stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex James dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
James shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than James was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
James has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
James controlling the position from side mount.
McCracken is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on James's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James wants to pass the guard but McCracken is defending well.
James controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCracken makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McCracken.
James is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McCracken looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
James throws a series of punches but McCracken avoids them all with ease.
James gets the takedown into side control.
McCracken sneaks back into half guard.
James throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McCracken won't allow James to pass to mount.
James works his way into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James taking a breather here.
Let's hope that James has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
James is continuing to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
James looking to punish the body of his opponent here but McCracken is avoiding damage well.
McCracken is trying to escape the position but James is controlling the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
James throws a big shot that misses.
McCracken tries to close the distance and clinch but James swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McCracken wants to clinch but James slips to the side
and James counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
McCracken blocks the elbow strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCracken wants to take the fight to the mat but James manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
James decides to pull guard.
James has McCracken pulled in close to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex James showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
McCracken looks to clinch
and James counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
McCracken keeping full guard, as James tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James sitting in guard, not really doing much.
James pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCracken is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James lands a couple of digs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
James tries to free his leg and advance position but McCracken is retaining full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
James controlling from the top position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
James manages to get an easy takedown there - catching McCracken on his heels. He'll look to pass McCracken's guard now, I'm sure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCracken not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
James stays in close to McCracken's body and controls the position.
McCracken looking to control.
James forces his way into half guard.
Still in half guard, James seems content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCracken trying to control but James postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
James closes the distance and pushes McCracken back into the cage.
McCracken tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. James smiles and moves away.
Corey McCracken has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McCracken wants to clinch.
Corey McCracken is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McCracken doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
James swats away the attempt to clinch by McCracken.
McCracken tries to clinch but James is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James misses with a wild combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - McCracken looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
James moves into the clinch.
James turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
James controls the position.
James looks up at the clock and then as McCracken takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, James smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
McCracken is letting James control him for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex James comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well James 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 25:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 25:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex James!
A relieved looking Alex James thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georgio Springer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jonathan Jacobs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Georgio Springer!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Bruno Hogan and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Springer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jacobs drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Springer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jacobs wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A lull in the action here as Jacobs stalls from top position.
Jacobs is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Springer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jacobs in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Springer is looking to regain half guard here but Jacobs keeps moving and retains side control.
Jacobs is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Springer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Springer trying to remain calm as Jacobs controls from the top position.
Jacobs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Springer keeps working.
Jacobs staying calm.
Jacobs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Springer keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A lull in the action here.
Jacobs is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Springer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
An elbow from Jacobs crashes against the mat.
Springer wants to get back to his feet but Jacobs drags him back down.
Jacobs is looking to take a break and control but Springer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Springer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Springer wants to get back to his feet but Jacobs drags him back down.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jacobs looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Springer scores with a one two! Jacobs had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Jonathan Jacobs has been cut.
Jacobs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Springer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jacobs avoids it really well and circles away.
Springer shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jacobs is trying to defend but Springer finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jacobs moves into full guard.
Jacobs is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Springer postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jacobs is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Springer, into his guard.
Springer being controlled here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Springer working for a triangle but Jacobs defends it easily.
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 Jonathan Jacobs will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jonathan Jacobs's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Springer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jacobs tries to avoid it but Springer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jacobs to the ground. Jacobs escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Springer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jacobs defends well and Springer ends up having to push Jacobs into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jacobs is working for takedown but Springer is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jacobs works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacobs pushes down on Springer's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Springer gets back to full guard.
Springer throws his legs up looking for a submission but Jacobs uses it to pass to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Springer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Springer is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jacobs connects with a decent elbow.
Jacobs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Springer can do to turn this around?
Jacobs trying to control the action but Springer is working from the bottom.
Jacobs tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jacobs has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jacobs staying calm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Springer manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jacobs's best efforts.
Springer wants to control but Jacobs is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Springer is refusing to be controlled, as Jacobs sits in half guard.
Jacobs prevents Springer from improving his position.
Springer is refusing to be controlled, as Jacobs sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Springer wants to get back to his feet.
Jacobs tries to pass the half guard into mount. Springer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Springer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Springer lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jacobs backs up against the cage.
Jacobs stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jacobs wants it to stay on the feet.
Jonathan Jacobs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Georgio Springer.
Springer misses with a series of wild punches.
Springer shoots in but Jacobs avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Springer is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Springer swinging wildly here.
Springer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Springer misses with the combination.
Springer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jacobs paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jacobs shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jacobs was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Springer can't do much from the bottom here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Jacobs dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jonathan Jacobs's cut.
That's time! Jacobs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Jacobs shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Springer manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jonathan Jacobs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jacobs is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Springer keeping moving, preventing Jacobs from controlling successfully.
Springer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacobs is working Springer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jacobs drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jacobs jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Springer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Springer keeping moving, preventing Jacobs from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jacobs drops back looking for a leg! Springer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Springer manages to kick Jacobs off! Jacobs jumps back into Springer's guard.
Jacobs working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Springer's head.
Jacobs wants to control from the top but Springer keeps moving.
Springer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jacobs is one step ahead there.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jacobs is defended easily by Springer.
Springer stalks Jacobs and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jacobs's face. Jacobs staggers backwards, shaken.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Springer is defended easily by Jacobs.
Jacobs gets a double leg takedown into Springer's guard.
Springer wants to improve his position but instead Jacobs has moved into half guard.
Jacobs is thwarting Springer's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Springer is just riding it out for now. Jacobs eventually gives up the hold.
Jacobs is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Springer tries to roll over but Jacobs keeps him under control.
Jacobs seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Springer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jacobs trying to mount his opponent but Springer defends it.
Jacobs is looking for a kimura but Springer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jacobs to get the leverage.
Springer throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Springer is looking to improve his position.
Jacobs passes the guard and advances to mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jacobs with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonathan Jacobs showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jacobs, 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathan Jacobs!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cacio Aristides (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rough Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rough Guy is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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26
285 lbs
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300 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick |
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cacio Aristides!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rough Guy!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, John Mangel and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aristides throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Guy.
Guy looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Aristides takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Aristides moves into the clinch.
Guy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Aristides lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Aristides stands up out of the half guard.
Aristides defending well as Guy loads up on a big left hand.
Rough Guy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aristides has Guy up against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Guy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Aristides successfully pulls guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Aristides holds on and takes a little breather.
Aristides manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Guy manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aristides controls from within his opponent's guard.
Aristides keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Guy's head.
Aristides sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Aristides has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aristides stops Guy from standing up.
Guy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Aristides stands up and waves to Guy to follow him.
Aristides fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Guy sprawls well initially but Aristides persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Aristides stands up out of the half guard.
Guy blocks a head kick by Aristides.
Aristides moves away from the strike by Guy.
Aristides has managed to clinch.
Aristides lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Aristides misses with a punch to the body.
Aristides stalling.
Aristides has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Guy after a bit of a struggle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aristides pulls guard effortlessly.
Guy throws a strike but Aristides rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aristides passes into half guard.
Aristides controlling the pace.
Aristides landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Aristides slows the pace down in half guard.
Aristides is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Guy looks like he's trying to stand up.
Aristides not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aristides landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aristides decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Aristides gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Aristides tightens his grip and picks Guy up, before dumping him to the ground. Guy manages to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guy is working an open guard so Aristides takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Aristides tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Guy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Aristides instigates a clinch.
Aristides pulls guard successfully.
Guy being controlled here momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aristides's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aristides is on top in guard.
Aristides sitting in guard here, content to control.
Aristides content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Aristides engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Aristides stands up and waves to Guy to follow him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cacio Aristides dominated that round.
That's time! Aristides's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Aristides shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Guy napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Aristides controlling from side mount.
Aristides has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Aristides gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Guy letting Aristides take a breather here.
Aristides tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Guy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Aristides tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Aristides pulls Guy into guard.
Aristides is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Guy can do to turn this around?
Guy is breathing heavily.
Aristides has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Aristides is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aristides pulls Guy into guard.
Aristides manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Aristides takes the fight into the clinch.
Aristides pulls Guy into guard.
Aristides looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Aristides has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Aristides has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Guy has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aristides pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aristides darts in and clinches Guy up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aristides has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Guy uses from the top position.
Aristides is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Aristides uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Aristides fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Guy, pushing him back against the cage.
Aristides has clasped his hands together around Guy's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Aristides controlling the position from side mount.
Aristides stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Aristides clinches up with Guy and pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aristides lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Guy backwards.
Aristides gets control of Guy's arms and successfully pulls guard. Aristides will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Aristides pulls Guy in close to prevent any damage.
Aristides pushes Guy off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Aristides closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Guy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Aristides lands with a punch from half guard.
Aristides landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Aristides stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aristides drives through with a takedown into guard.
Aristides passes Guy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Aristides has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Guy is looking to get to half guard.
Aristides controlling from mount.
Aristides dominating with strikes here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aristides working the ground and pound effectively.
Aristides lands a nice shot to the head.
Aristides is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Guy can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Aristides with good strikes from the mount here!
Guy is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cacio Aristides dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Aristides looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Guy fails to land with a series of punches.
Aristides has closed the distance and engaged Guy in a clinch.
Guy is fighting off a takedown attempt but Aristides is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Guy to the mat. Guy regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Aristides scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Aristides not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Aristides working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Aristides cracks Guy with a solid left hand.
Aristides controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aristides forces his way into half guard.
Guy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Aristides decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Aristides misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aristides fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Guy, pushing him back against the cage.
Aristides has Guy pushed against the cage.
Aristides drags the fight down to the ground.
Aristides has his feet on Guy's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Aristides tries to clinch but Guy moves out of range.
Aristides misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Guy tries to keep at a distance but Aristides has taken the fight into the clinch.
Aristides is struggling to control the position.
Aristides's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cacio Aristides is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aristides rushes Guy and presses him up against the cage.
Aristides jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Guy walks away with a smile on his face. Aristides gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Aristides.
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!
Aristides working the head with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aristides stands up.
Rough Guy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aristides gets the takedown into side control.
Aristides landing a few strikes.
Aristides stands up.
Aristides gets a clinch.
Aristides ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Aristides no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Aristides bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Guy's guard.
Aristides chips away with some ground and pound.
Aristides is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Aristides prevents Guy from getting back to his feet.
Aristides working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Aristides working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aristides stands and steps away. Guy gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Aristides blocks a jab.
Aristides shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Guy is trying to defend but Aristides finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Guy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Aristides scores with a couple of nice shots.
Aristides working over Guy with some ground and pound. Guy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Guy is in trouble now - Aristides has advanced to mount!
Aristides landing shots from mount.
Aristides working Guy over with strikes here.
Guy is still in real trouble! Can Aristides finish him?
Guy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aristides. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Aristides lands a nice shot to the head.
Guy takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Aristides! Guy is hurt baaadly! Aristides is firing away with more strikes - Guy is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cacio Aristides!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between De Angelo Pratt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Balmon Uguandu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pratt's entrance music is Goldie - A$AP Rocky. A fine choice. Balmon Uguandu will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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24
225 lbs
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240 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, De Angelo Pratt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Balmon Uguandu!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Francis DeMontford and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uguandu misses with a wild combination.
Uguandu takes a swing at Pratt's ribcage but misses.
Uguandu scores with a hook to the body. Pratt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Uguandu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Uguandu gets caught flat footed, as Pratt shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Uguandu holds on and takes a little breather.
Pratt drops back looking for a leg! Uguandu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Uguandu manages to kick Pratt off! Pratt jumps back into Uguandu's guard.
Pratt drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pratt jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pratt drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Pratt seems to have locked his on tight now - Uguandu screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Pratt, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). De Angelo Pratt!
De Angelo Pratt took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pertti Silsa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Untalan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silsa comes to the cage accompanied by Candy by Robbie Williams. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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203 lbs
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210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Pertti Silsa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jorge Untalan!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Darius Henderson and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silsa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Untalan tries to clinch up.
Silsa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Silsa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Silsa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Untalan closes the distance and clinches.
Silsa breaks the clinch.
Untalan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Silsa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Untalan doesn't manage to clinch there - Silsa circles away.
Silsa gets tackled into the cage by Untalan. Untalan maintains the clinch.
Silsa has a couple of punches blocked by Untalan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Untalan pushes Silsa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Silsa has picked Untalan up - he's going for a ride! Silsa dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Untalan is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silsa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Silsa in particular looking to stall.
Untalan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Silsa prevents Untalan from standing back up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Silsa is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Silsa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Untalan is looking to escape.
Untalan wants to try and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silsa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silsa scores with a couple of good head shots there.
It looks like Jorge Untalan has been cut.
Silsa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Silsa raining down hammerfists from mount.
That has opened up Jorge Untalan's cut even more.
Untalan is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Silsa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Untalan is looking to escape.
Silsa working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Silsa is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Untalan can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Untalan trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Untalan is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Silsa has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Silsa content just to control the position here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Silsa landing strikes from the mount.
The cut above Jorge Untalan's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jorge Untalan's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Pertti Silsa!
Pertti Silsa retains his light heavyweight title!
Pertti Silsa 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alligator Dundee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ara Givi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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20
274 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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300 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alligator Dundee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ara Givi!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Donatello Bradman and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dundee throws a head kick but Givi moves out of range.
Givi avoids the head kick by Dundee.
Givi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dundee drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Givi has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Dundee doesn't defend quickly enough and Givi has managed to lock this one up! Can Dundee escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Givi on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ara Givi!
During a confident post fight interview, Ara Givi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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