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AXF '2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benny Rox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and LeRoy Basil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rox comes to the cage accompanied by The Hampsterdance Song. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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242 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
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265 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Basic striking
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Benny Rox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, LeRoy Basil!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Steve Erwin and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Basil. Rox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rox lands a big head kick that sends Basil tumbling to the mat! Rox takes a step backwards and waves Basil back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like LeRoy Basil has been cut.
Basil misses with a low kick.
Basil fails with the takedown
and Rox counters with a thumping low kick.
Basil looks winded!
Basil shoots in for a takedown but Rox shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rox tries to bum rush Basil with a series of wild strikes but Basil uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rox connects with a solid leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Basil drops his hands momentarily and Rox takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Basil or perhaps it was just good defense by Rox, which made it look bad.
Basil just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRox.
Benny Rox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of LeRoy Basil.
Basil closes the distance but Rox moves to the side
and Rox counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Basil to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Rox!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Benny Rox!
A very excited looking Benny Rox made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tom Haverford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brendan Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haverford comes into the arena with Jay-Z & Kanye West - N** In Paris blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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185 lbs
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182 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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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
15 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tom Haverford !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brendan Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Ron Honeybunn and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haverford checks a leg kick.
Haverford throws a low kick but it's checked well by Murphy.
Haverford thumps Murphy with a low kick.
Murphy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Haverford feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Haverford thows a leg kick but Murphy checks it
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Haverford misses with a wild combination.
Haverford ducks right into an uppercut from Murphy.
Murphy catches Haverford with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
It looks like Tom Haverford has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Murphy throws a body punch but Haverford moves out of range.
Haverford ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy clobbers Haverford with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Murphy connects with a leg kick. Haverford looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Murphy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Haverford counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Murphy, as that shot connected.
Haverford checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Murphy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Haverford moves into range and clinches up with Murphy.
Haverford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Haverford has Murphy pressed against the cage.
Haverford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow.
Haverford tries to stall but Murphy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Haverford is looking to control Murphy's arms but Murphy gets an underhook and turns him. Now Haverford has his back to the cage.
Murphy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Murphy scores with a shot to the side of Haverford 's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haverford tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murphy lands with a short shot to the head.
Murphy leaning his opponent against the cage.
A hook to the body from Murphy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Haverford blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Haverford .
Murphy is rocked!
Haverford throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murphys head.
Murphy is still on wobbly legs! Can Haverford finish him?
A right hand to the body from Haverford .
Good body shot from Haverford .
Haverford jerks Murphy's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Murphy drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Haverford goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Haverford because Murphy was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Tom Haverford !
A relieved looking Tom Haverford 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Vercini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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152 lbs
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153 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Holmes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Frankie Vercini!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Eliza Hachem and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vercini tries for a takedown but Holmes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Holmes misses with a looping left.
Vercini ducks under a wild hook from Holmes.
And Vercini tries to counter it with a takedown but Holmes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A telegraphed right hand from Holmes misses the target.
Vercini moves out of range of the strikes.
Vercini with the counter takedown but Holmes avoids it easily.
Holmes throws an overhand right that lands on Vercini's shoulder, as Vercini tries to avoid the shot.
Holmes has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Madz **21 Elite coaches** in the buildup to the fight.
Vercini takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vercini dives in for a single leg takedown but Holmes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes misses with an uppercut. Vercini saw that one coming.
Holmes digs a good hook to Vercini's body.
Holmes lands a slapping body shot.
Holmes misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vercini walks into a straight right hand from Holmes.
Holmes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vercini displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Holmes throws out the jab.
Vercini slips a straight right by Holmes.
Holmes throws a right and a left that Vercini avoids nicely.
Vercini fails to land the takedown.
Mike Holmes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frankie Vercini.
Holmes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A punch combination from Holmes misses.
Vercini changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Holmes throws a big shot that misses.
Vercini avoids the body shot from Holmes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes scores with a hook to the body. Vercini takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A big right from Vercini misses.
Holmes loads up on a big right hand but Vercini slips the punch.
Vercini on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Holmes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
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!
Vercini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Holmes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Holmes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Holmes misses with a body shot.
Vercini changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vercini avoids the body shot from Holmes.
Vercini changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Holmes staying out of range there.
Holmes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes connects with a nice looking jab.
Holmes throws a series of punches but Vercini moves out of range.
Holmes lands a nice shot to the body.
Holmes looks to land a right hand but Vercini moved out of range.
Nice shot by Holmes.
Holmes misses with a wild body shot.
Vercini shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Holmes scores with a body shot.
Holmes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vercini blocks a jab.
Vercini changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Holmes throws a sloppy body shot
and Vercini counters with a shoot takedown. Holmes fights it but they end up in guard.
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!
Vercini's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Holmes on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Holmes tries to get out of the position.
Vercini wants to pass the guard but Holmes is keeping the position.
Holmes is adopting a defensive guard.
Vercini trying to control but Holmes is working from the bottom.
Vercini tries to free his leg and advance position but Holmes is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Holmes dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Holmes throws a lazy right hand but Vercini sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Holmes cracks Vercini with a right hand to the side of the head.
Holmes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vercini can do to turn this around?
Holmes misses the shot to the body.
Vercini is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Vercini steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Holmes.
Vercini gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vercini misses with an uppercut. Holmes saw that one coming.
Holmes jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mike Holmes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holmes throws a jab but it's blocked by Vercini.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vercini tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Holmes throws a shot to the body.
Holmes misses with a wild body shot.
Mike Holmes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vercini closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Holmes quickly recovers to half guard.
Holmes trying to control from the bottom.
Holmes tries to roll over but Vercini keeps him under control.
Holmes is not content to let Vercini control the position.
Vercini trying to mount his opponent but Holmes defends it.
Vercini not doing much here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vercini has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Holmes defend it? Vercini steps over the head and cranks it - Holmes is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Vercini!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Frankie Vercini!
Frankie Vercini very nearly forgot to thank Darkness amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Maven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Vega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcus Maven has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
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169 lbs
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World class 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
18 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Maven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Steve Vega!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Ron Honeybunn and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maven misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Vega does it's job there.
Maven swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
so Vega counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Maven might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vega is looking to pass into half guard but Maven pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Maven is in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maven is stalling in the full guard.
Vega wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vega manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maven manages to get himself to full guard.
Vega looking to pass the guard.
Vega wants to control from the top but Maven keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vega wants to pass the guard but Maven is keeping the position.
Vega passes Maven's left leg - he's now in half guard.
My spies in Fokai Academy inform me that Vega has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Maven makes his way to full guard, as Vega worked for a kimura.
Vega postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Maven is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Vega, into his guard.
Maven decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maven misses with a low kick as Vega jumps back.
Vega is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Maven attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Maven misses with a series of wild punches.
Good leg kick by Maven there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Maven is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vega.
Vega with a poor takedown
and Vega takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vega shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Maven as he jumps to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maven throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vega.
Vega counters with a body kick.
A slow jab from Vega misses its intended target.
Marcus Maven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maven pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vega is out of range and Maven settles back down.
Maven loads up on a big right hand but Vega slips the punch.
Maven lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vega looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Maven connects with a leg kick. Vega looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Vega shoots in but Maven avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Marcus Maven has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Vega.
Vega takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Vega. That snapped Maven's head back.
Maven lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vega's sensitive parts.
Vega shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Maven defends it nicely.
Maven appears to be looking for a big counter.
Marcus Maven is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Maven, right into the meat.
A punch combination from Maven misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maven throws a nice head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Maven 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.
Maven scores with the left hand. Vega knows he should have avoided that one.
Maven tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vega tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maven manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maven pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good exchange - Maven coming out on top.
Maven with a hook.
Vega rushes Maven and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Maven gets underhooks to prevent Vega's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maven lands a left hand.
Vega misses with an elbow over the top.
Vega blocking some punches.
Vega misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vega pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Maven avoids the elbow strike from Vega, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vega working aggressively here.
Vega looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Vega tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vega doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maven can't find room to land a body shot as Vega controls the action.
Maven breaks the clinch.
Maven takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Maven dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vega. That did some damage!
Vega tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maven swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vega is looking to clinch but Maven is avoiding it.
Maven drops Vega with a beautiful combination! Vega stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Maven is looking for the KO!
Vega is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vega glances at the clock... BAM! Maven nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Vega crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Vega is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marcus Maven!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Latka Gravas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John L Sullivan IV (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John L Sullivan IV has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Latka Gravas's chin.
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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
37 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Latka Gravas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 18 - 3, fighting out of Sydney, John L Sullivan IV!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, John Mangel and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sullivan IV throws an overhand right that lands on Gravas's shoulder, as Gravas tries to avoid the shot.
Gravas drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sullivan IV sprawls and moves away.
Sullivan IV changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gravas slips under a jab.
A big right from Sullivan IV misses.
Gravas keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sullivan IV throws a big shot that misses.
John L Sullivan IV seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gravas looks to land a combination but Sullivan IV avoids it well.
Gravas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sullivan IV lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sullivan IV feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Gravas sprawling to the canvas! Gravas rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Sullivan IV finish him?!
Gravas is rocked!
It looks like Latka Gravas has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sullivan IV fakes the body blow, causing Gravas to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Gravas goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John L Sullivan IV!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Robertson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ara Givi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ara Givi has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Robert Robertson's chin.
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
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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 Hilo, Robert Robertson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ara Givi!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Skip Squint and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robertson dodges the punch combination from Givi.
Robertson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And Givi tries to counter it with a takedown but Robertson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Robertson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Givi wants to counter the offense by Robertson and move into the clinch position.
Robertson throws a shot from downtown. Givi moves away and avoids it.
Givi throws a head kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Robertson misses the target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Givi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Robertson tried to counter with a leg kick but Givi avoided it.
Robertson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Givi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A jab from Robertson does it's job there.
Robertson connects with the punch.
It looks like Ara Givi has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Givi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Robertson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Givi lands the left hand.
Robertson misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Givi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Givi darts in looking for a takedown but Robertson gets double underhooks and turns Givi into the cage.
It looked like Robertson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Robert Robertson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Givi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Robertson.
Robertson throws a leg kick but Givi moved away.
Givi feints the counter takedown.
Givi misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters circling a little - Robertson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Givi looks winded!
Robertson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Givi throws a low kick but Robertson moves out of range easily.
Givi throws a shot from downtown. Robertson moves away and avoids it.
Robertson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Robertson drops his shoulder and cracks Givi with a huge uppercut! Givi goes down! Can Robertson finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Givi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Robertson is aware though and is defending well.
Robertson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
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.
Robertson is working Givi over with some ground and pound from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robertson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Robertson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Givi!
Robertson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Robertson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Robertson dominating with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Givi working to try and regain half guard.
Robertson controlling from mount.
Givi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The referee warns Givi that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Givi is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robertson stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Givi throws a head kick that misses.
Robertson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Robertson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Givi counters with a shoot takedown. Robertson fights it but they end up in guard.
Robertson is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Last Dragon MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Givi stopping the sweep attempt from Robertson.
Robertson keeping moving, preventing Givi from controlling successfully.
Robertson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Givi is aware though and is defending well.
Givi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Givi stops Robertson from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Robertson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ara Givi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Givi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Givi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Robertson swivels and escapes.
Givi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Robertson is trying to defend but Givi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Robertson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Givi is working away from the top position though.
Givi is looking for a kimura here.
Robertson trying to control but Givi postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertson pushes Givi off looking to stand but Givi dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Givi wants to work for an arm triangle but Robertson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Givi is nestled in close to Robertson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
My spies in The Iron Works $500 Elite Coaches inform me that Givi has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Givi is looking for a kimura but Robertson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Givi to get the leverage.
Givi looks to land a strike but Robertson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Robertson trying to control the position.
Givi wants to control from the top but Robertson keeps moving.
Robertson keeping full guard, as Givi tries to pass.
Robertson is looking to stand up but Givi isn't so interested in that idea.
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.
Givi passes Robertson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Robertson is trying to maintain the position but Givi is very close to passing his half guard.
Givi is trying to work for a kimura but Robertson is defending well.
Robertson looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Robertson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Givi trying to control but Robertson is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Robertson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Givi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Robertson circles away.
Robert Robertson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ara Givi.
Robertson avoids the head kick by Givi.
Givi is breathing heavily.
Robertson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That has opened up Ara Givi's cut even more.
Robertson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Givi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Good leg kick by Robertson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Givi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Robertson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Givi backs away, Robertson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Robertson misses with a hook.
Robertson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Givi.
A quick step to the side and Robertson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Givi moves out of range of the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Givi tries a head kick but it misses.
Robertson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Good leg kick by Robertson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Givi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Robertson as he jumps to the side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robertson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Givi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Robertson.
An inside leg kick lands from Robertson.
Robert Robertson is winning the standup battle so far.
Robertson throws a head kick that misses.
Robertson with a jab.
Givi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Givi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Robertson circles away quickly and effectively.
Robertson swinging wildly here.
Givi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Robertson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ara Givi's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Robertson throws a low kick, looking for Givi's leg but Givi calmly moves out of range.
Robertson sets himself, and Givi steps forward looking for the clinch! Robertson avoids it this time.
Robertson bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Givi! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Robertson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Givi is keeping the position for now.
Robertson trying to control but Givi is working from the bottom.
Givi working for a triangle but Robertson defends it easily.
Givi keeping moving, preventing Robertson from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Givi is defended easily by Robertson.
A combination from Givi does no damage.
Horrible takedown attempt by Givi or perhaps it was just good defense by Robertson, which made it look bad.
Robertson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Givi just manages to avoid it.
Givi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Givi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Givi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Robertson but Robertson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Robert Robertson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ara Givi.
Robertson misses with a low kick.
Robertson throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Givi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Robertson.
A slapping leg kick lands for Robertson.
Givi lands a high kick!
Robertson stuffs the takedown.
Givi looks to throw a body kick
and Robertson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The cut above Ara Givi's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Givi gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Robertson gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert Robertson!
Robert Robertson took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'It really wasn't a fair fight. I am awesome and he just sucks.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stefano Dufinbeger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damo Dustup (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dufinbeger comes to the cage accompanied by Steppin Stone. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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275 lbs
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300 lbs
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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
11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Stefano Dufinbeger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Damo Dustup!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Darius Henderson and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dustup scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Stefano Dufinbeger has been cut.
Dufinbeger fails to land with a series of punches.
Dustup pushes Dufinbeger away with a front kick.
Dufinbeger is breathing heavily.
Dustup misses with a few strikes there.
Dufinbeger drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dustup has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Dufinbeger is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Dustup throws a nice looking combination but Dufinbeger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dustup looks to land a combination but Dufinbeger avoids it well.
A little feinted left hand from Dufinbeger on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dufinbeger walks into a stiff left hand from Dustup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dustup throws a nice looking combination but Dufinbeger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dufinbeger ducks straight into an uppercut from Dustup and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Dufinbeger manages to regain guard straight away.
Dufinbeger is rocked!
Dustup must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dustup prevents Dufinbeger from getting back to his feet.
Dustup in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dustup accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dustup wants to get up but he can't break Dufinbeger's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dustup throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dufinbeger works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dustup throwing strikes but missing.
Dustup working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dufinbeger is trying to control the position but Dustup postures up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Dufinbeger lands the left hand.
Dustup lands with an uppercut that bounces Dufinbeger off the cage and back into range.
Dufinbeger throws a series of punches but Dustup moves out of range.
Dufinbeger missing with a left hand there. Dustup was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dufinbeger seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Dustup connects with a nice looking jab.
Dustup looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dustup steps into range and cracks Dufinbeger with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Dufinbeger flops backwards and Dustup dives into his guard looking to finish!
Oh Dufinbeger is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dustup stands up over Dufinbeger, holding on to his feet. Dustup throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Dufinbeger is out cold! Dustup lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Damo Dustup!
Damo Dustup spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Abi Tural (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tobias Wall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wall is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: We Ready- Archie Eversole. Tobias Wall has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abi Tural!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Tobias Wall!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Chris Dean and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wall swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've been told by Tural's head coaches at LOD: Xtreme MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wall lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tural tries to clinch up.
Wall swats away the attempt to clinch by Tural.
Wall lands with a hook. Tural tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wall throws a poor cross that misses
and Tural makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wall lands with an overhand left.
Wall shoots in for a takedown but Tural shows good takedown defense.
Tural misses with a shot to the body
and Wall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wall darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wall jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tural delivers a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tural gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wall wants a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tural tries to land a knee to the head but Wall blocks with his arms.
Tural looking to stall.
A nice left hand lands by Tural.
Tural lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wall takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tural tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tural lands a body shot in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wall lands an uppercut.
Tural misses with a punch on the inside.
Wall taking a breather.
Wall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tural looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wall wants to take the fight to the mat but Tural manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Abi Tural has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tobias Wall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wall is trying to push Tural away but Tural has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A frustrated look appears on Wall's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tural lands a nice shot to the body.
Tural throws an elbow that misses.
Tural lands an uppercut.
Wall is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wall cracks Tural with a nice body shot.
Tural's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tural tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tural.
Tural throws a head punch that misses.
Tural with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wall drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wall tries to break the clinch but Tural is controlling the position.
Tural tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wall's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tural misses with a knee strike.
Tural lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tural blocking some punches.
Wall takes a shot to the head.
Wall has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Tural seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Wall can turn it around.
Wall is trying to break the clinch but Tural is controlling him.
Tural working aggressively here.
Wall tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tural misses with an elbow strike.
Tural lands a body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Tural.
Tural lands with a right to the head.
Tural misses with some punches.
Wall lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tural backwards.
Tural swings wildly with an uppercut but Wall uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tural.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tural scores with a shot to the side of Wall's head.
Wall has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
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!
Tural has a couple of punches blocked by Wall.
Tural is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Wall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wall working aggressively here.
Wall wants the takedown. Tural is fighting it off but Wall persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Tural's guard against the cage.
Wall throwing strikes but missing.
Wall stays in close to Tural's body and controls the position.
Wall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tural is keeping the position for now.
Wall working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abi Tural dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tural lands with a slapping head kick.
A jab from Wall misses.
Wall swats away the attempt to clinch by Tural.
Tural uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wall.
Wall throws an overhand right that lands on Tural's shoulder, as Tural tries to avoid the shot.
Tural uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wall.
Wall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tural moves away.
Wall moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice defenses there by Tural.
Tural changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Wall.
Tural tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wall swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tural slips under a jab from Wall.
Tural clobbers Wall with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wall.
Tural is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wall can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wall throws a right hand that Tural ducks under and follows up with a left that Tural also avoids with ease.
It looked like Tural was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Wall lands with a straight right. Tural didn't see that one coming.
Tobias Wall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tural throws a hook but Wall avoids it easily.
Wall swats away the attempt to clinch by Tural.
Oooooh!!! Tural has knocked Wall down with a huge combo! Tural steps away and waves a wobbly Wall back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Wall is rocked!
Wall dodges the punch combination from Tural.
Wall with the counter takedown but Tural avoids it easily.
Wall is still on wobbly legs! Can Tural finish 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!
Tural clinches with his opponent.
Wall seems to have recovered his senses.
Wall lands a hook that snaps the head of Tural backwards.
Tural looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short right from Tural on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tural prevents the takedown attempt.
Tural pushes off an throws an elbow but Wall leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wall drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Abi Tural has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tobias Wall.
Tural misses with some punches.
Tural lands a right hand.
Wall wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tural misses with the head strike.
Tural lands an elbow just above Wall 's eye.
Tural creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tural leaning against his opponent.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wall wants a takedown but no success here.
Tural lands a nice elbow.
Tural tries a body shot but Wall blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tural gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wall.
Tural is pressed up against the cage. Wall has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tural down to the mat. Tural avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tural fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wall, pushing him back against the cage.
Wall can't get the takedown.
Wall wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wall turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Wall tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Wall taking a breather here.
Tural managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Wall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tural is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wall connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Tural some visible discomfort.
Tural is not content to let Wall control the position.
Tural is looking to reverse the position.
Wall sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Tural is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Wall trying to control the action but Tural is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abi Tural dominated that second round.
That's time! Tural's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Wall has a takedown stuffed.
Wall misses with a body shot.
Wall misses the shot to the body.
Tural tries to clinch up but Wall circles away and keeps his distance.
Wall with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tural counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wall misses with a wild body shot.
Tural fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wall, pushing him back against the cage.
Tural tries to work over Wall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wall has picked Tural up - he's going for a ride! Wall dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wall not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tural tries to get to full guard but Wall has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wall throwing shots but Tural is blocking nicely.
Wall looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tural wants to get back to full guard.
Tural avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wall.
Tobias Wall has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wall wants to pass to mount but Tural is defending the position.
Wall not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tural throws a body shot but no joy.
Wall scores with a nice strike.
Wall lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tural fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wall throws a jab when Tural was well out of range.
Wall just misses with a punch to the body.
Wall lands a lovely overhand right.
Wall throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tural sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tural appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wall throws a jab when Tural was well out of range.
Tural tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wall cracks Tural with an open hand slap.
Tural moves out of range as Wall strikes.
Wall lands a jab-cross combination.
Tural is rocked!
Tobias Wall seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wall lands with a straight right. Tural didn't see that one coming.
Oh Tural is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wall lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wall cracks Tural with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Tural tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Wall pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Tural is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tobias Wall!
Tobias Wall took some time post fight to say the following; 'I take pride on giving Mr. Tural his first L. I mean, he's probably the best guy Ive faced ever but I believe in my abilities as well. Thanks AXF for this opportunity!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gary Opdauhl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Sheck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gary Opdauhl has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gary Opdauhl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Roger Sheck!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Steve Erwin and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Opdauhl misses with a head kick.
Opdauhl connects with a body shot.
Opdauhl jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sheck's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Opdauhl connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sheck scrambles back to his feet.
Opdauhl lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nice jab there from Opdauhl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheck uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Opdauhl.
Sheck changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Opdauhl takes a swing at Sheck's ribcage but misses.
Opdauhl throws a sloppy head kick and Sheck moves out of range easily.
And Sheck tries to counter it with a takedown but Opdauhl pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Opdauhl lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sheck takes a step back to recover.
Sheck takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Opdauhl misses with a low kick as Sheck jumps back.
Opdauhl connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sheck. Sheck circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gary Opdauhl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Opdauhl throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Opdauhl misses the jab.
Sheck drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Opdauhl defends it well.
Opdauhl has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Homunculus Alembic in the buildup to the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Opdauhl. Sheck does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sheck changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Opdauhl misses with a leg kick
and Sheck counters with a shoot takedown. Opdauhl fights it but they end up in guard.
Opdauhl keeping moving, preventing Sheck from controlling successfully.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Sheck working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Opdauhl pulls Sheck in to control the position.
Sheck lands a couple of digs.
Sheck in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sheck wants to pass the guard but Opdauhl is keeping the position.
Opdauhl is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheck postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sheck trying to control but Opdauhl is working from the bottom.
Opdauhl pulls Sheck in close to prevent any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Opdauhl misses with a shot to the body
and Sheck counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sheck is working for a submission of some sort.
Sheck throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Opdauhl keeping hold of Sheck's head, controlling as best he can.
Sheck is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sheck is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Opdauhl doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sheck.
Sheck sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Opdauhl defending well though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sheck is trying to control. Opdauhl wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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 Gary Opdauhl will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice uppercut there from Opdauhl.
Sheck steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Opdauhl.
Opdauhl waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sheck.
Opdauhl will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A telegraphed right hand from Opdauhl misses the target.
Sheck tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Opdauhl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Opdauhl.
Opdauhl throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sheck sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Opdauhl fails to land with a series of punches.
Sheck with the counter takedown but Opdauhl avoids it easily.
Nice shot by Opdauhl.
Opdauhl scores with a shot to the body.
Sheck has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Opdauhl.
Sheck uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Opdauhl.
Opdauhl tries to bum rush Sheck with a series of wild strikes but Sheck uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Opdauhl lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Opdauhl throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sheck counters with a takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sheck throws a strike aimed at the side of Opdauhl's head but Opdauhl avoids it well.
Sheck is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Opdauhl looks calm but he's in trouble here. Sheck gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Opdauhl is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Sheck lets go of the hold and Opdauhl can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Roger Sheck!
A relieved looking Roger Sheck thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clay Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walter White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Walter White has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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203 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Clay Matthews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Walter White!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Hugh Johnson and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matthews bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A punch combination from Matthews misses.
White shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Matthews napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Matthews is looking for a sweep.
White throws an elbow but Matthews slips to the side and avoids it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matthews regains half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Matthews's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
White with the ground and pound but Matthews uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Matthews keeping full guard, as White tries to pass.
Matthews looking for a sweep. Not yet Matthews, not yet.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Matthews is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
White being controlled here momentarily.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Matthews is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Matthews works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
White has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
White working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
White throws a big right hand that misses.
White postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
White lands a couple of decent looking shots.
White throwing strikes but missing.
Matthews trying to control the position here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Matthews.
That kick from Matthews tenderised White's leg. White is trying to keep his angry face on.
White wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from White misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Matthews. That snapped White's head back.
White looks to score with a jab to the body but Matthews is just out of range.
Matthews 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.
White lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
It looks like Clay Matthews has been cut.
Matthews throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck White on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matthews cracks White with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
White tries to close the distance and clinch but Matthews swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
White throws a lazy uppercut
and Matthews cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
White is rocked!
White tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
White is still on wobbly legs! Can Matthews finish him?
Clay Matthews is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
White walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Matthews! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Clay Matthews!
A relieved looking Clay Matthews 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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