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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cub Galloway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hamish Gaffney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Galloway comes into the arena with Jump Around by House of Pain blaring out of the sound system. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Cub Galloway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 26 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Hamish Gaffney!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Topper Green and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gaffney rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Galloway moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gaffney misses with a double jab.
Gaffney closes the distance and clinches up with Galloway, looking for a takedown. Gaffney pushes Galloway against the cage but Galloway circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gaffney swinging wildly here.
Galloway lands a head kick. Gaffney smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Hamish Gaffney has been cut.
Gaffney swats away the attempt to clinch by Galloway.
We've been hearing reports that Galloway has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
No joy there for Gaffney, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gaffney has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Galloway takes the fight into the clinch.
Gaffney blocks an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galloway pressing his opponent against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Gaffney.
Galloway being controlled against the cage.
Gaffney tries to land a knee to the head but Galloway blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaffney taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Galloway avoiding damage.
Galloway prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gaffney using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Galloway has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Galloway lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Galloway gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gaffney.
Cub Galloway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hamish Gaffney.
Gaffney throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gaffney dodges an elbow strike from Galloway.
Gaffney working aggressively here.
Gaffney blocks the elbow strike.
A bit of stalling here from Gaffney.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galloway lands a damaging elbow.
Galloway taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Galloway throws an elbow but it misses.
Gaffney misses with a knee strike.
Galloway lands an elbow just above Gaffney 's eye.
Galloway managing to block the knees to the body from Gaffney.
Galloway has Gaffney pressed against the cage.
Galloway dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Galloway wants to stall.
Gaffney dodges an elbow strike from Galloway.
Galloway pushes off an throws an elbow but Gaffney leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gaffney gets through Galloway's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Gaffney.
It looks like Cub Galloway has been cut.
Galloway taking a breather.
Galloway'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.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Cub Galloway.
A head kick from Gaffney lands but Galloway takes it in his stride.
Gaffney throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Galloway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gaffney swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sloppy strikes from Gaffney. Those never looked like landing.
Galloway is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Galloway darts in and clinches Gaffney up against the cage.
Gaffney gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Galloway is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaffney thows a huge punch but Galloway dodges it nicely.
Galloway taking some punishment here, with Gaffney in his half guard.
Gaffney is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gaffney tries to pass to full mount but Galloway defends it.
Gaffney wants to control but Galloway is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gaffney seems to be working for a kimura but Galloway defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Galloway regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Gaffney.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hamish Gaffney dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Galloway looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gaffney misses with the combination.
Cub Galloway is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Galloway lands a high kick!
Galloway fails in his attempt to clinch.
Galloway moves into the clinch.
Galloway pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Galloway is struggling to control the position.
Gaffney lands an elbow just above Galloway 's eye.
Galloway keeps control of Gaffney as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaffney misses with a knee strike.
Gaffney taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Gaffney tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gaffney throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Galloway blocks it with crossed arms.
Gaffney has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gaffney throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gaffney lands a nice elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaffney misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gaffney with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Galloway lands a damaging elbow.
Gaffney avoids the elbow strike from Galloway, against the cage.
Galloway slowing the pace effectively.
Galloway creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gaffney's defenses.
Galloway on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gaffney takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nice elbow from Galloway.
Galloway comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That has opened up Hamish Gaffney's cut even more.
Gaffney gets through Galloway's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cub Galloway's cut is getting worse.
Galloway throws an elbow but it misses.
Gaffney looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Galloway.
Gaffney blocks the elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Galloway has Gaffney pressed against the cage, preventing Gaffney from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Galloway missing with knees to the body.
Gaffney is trying to stall.
Galloway taking a breather.
Galloway just leaning against Gaffney, taking a breather.
Gaffney breaks from the clinch.
Galloway looks to land a combination but Gaffney avoids it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Galloway misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gaffney misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hamish Gaffney seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gaffney pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gaffney finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Galloway's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Gaffney falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cub Galloway!
A pretty intense looking Cub Galloway took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kieran Summers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Bowles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aaron Bowles has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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186 lbs
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kieran Summers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aaron Bowles!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Ben Hemmingworth and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Summers fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bowles has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Summers feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bowles looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Summers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bowles is keeping the position for now.
Summers preventing the sweep.
Summers is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bowles is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowles trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Summers slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Summers
enabling Bowles to counter with a crisp jab.
Summers misses with a kick to the body.
Bowles shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bowles has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Summers darts in and clinches Bowles up against the cage.
Summers tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bowles avoids it.
Bowles is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bowles fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kieran Summers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Bowles.
Summers is pressed up against the cage. Bowles has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Summers down to the mat. Summers avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Summers throws a head kick that misses.
Bowles has Summers up against the cage in a clinch.
Bowles fails to pull guard.
Summers gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Summers won't allow Bowles to sweep him here.
Bowles pulls Summers in close to his closed guard and prevents Summers from doing any damage or advancing position.
Summers trying to control but Bowles is working from the bottom.
Summers looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowles is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Summers postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Summers is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Crunch! Summers slams his shin into Bowles's torso.
Summers forces Bowles back against the cage and clinches.
Bowles wants a takedown.
Summers missing with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bowles managing to block the knees to the body from Summers.
Bowles tries to pull guard but Summers won't allow it.
Summers tries to land knees in the clinch but Bowles avoids the damage to the body.
Summers trying to land knees to the body.
Bowles jumps guard but Summers stands there with Bowles around his waist. Bowles gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bowles fails to pull guard.
Bowles wants to take the fight to the mat but Summers manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Summers missing with knees to the body.
Bowles avoids a wild elbow strike from Summers.
Summers trying to land knees to the body.
Bowles blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Summers scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Summers.
Bowles looks winded!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Summers lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bowles or not.
Summers throws a knee to the head but misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Summers missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kieran Summers dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Summers gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Summers utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Summers utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Summers misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bowles.
Summers working Bowles over with knees to the body.
Summers misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bowles.
Bowles avoids a wild elbow strike from Summers.
Summers landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Summers lands a knee to the body.
Summers scores a nice knee to the body.
Summers using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bowles has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kieran Summers has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Summers scores with a knee to the head.
Bowles is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bowles tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bowles tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Summers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Summers just leaning against Bowles, taking a breather.
Summers landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Summers pulls Bowles into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Summers pulls Bowles in to control the position.
Summers is trying to control the position but Bowles postures up.
Bowles trying to control but Summers is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bowles postures up.
Bowles being controlled here momentarily.
Bowles trying to control but Summers is working from the bottom.
Summers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Summers trying to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bowles sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Summers lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bowles blocks a head kick by Summers.
Summers throws a wild body kick that Bowles sees coming a mile off.
Bowles looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bowles takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bowles closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bowles jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Summers walks away with a smile on his face. Bowles gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Summers shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Summers showed some decent athleticism there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowles is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Summers's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Summers's back!
Summers avoids the strikes from Bowles.
Bowles thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Bowles misses with punches from the back.
Summers is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Bowles has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Bowles has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Bowles not allowing Summers to control his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Summers is really stuck here.
Summers avoids the strikes from Bowles.
Summers is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Bowles is landing with strikes from the back.
Bowles throwing sloppy strikes.
Bowles lands a shot to the body.
Bowles patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Summers wants to control his opponent's hands but Bowles gets his hands free.
Bowles scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Bowles has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kieran Summers dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Summers goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bowles doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kieran Summers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Summers has Bowles up against the cage in a clinch.
Bowles jumps guard.
Bowles keeping moving, preventing Summers from controlling successfully.
Bowles is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bowles working Summers over with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowles looks to land a strike but Summers avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Summers trying to control the position.
Summers has momentary wrist control but Bowles slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowles stopping the sweep attempt from Summers.
Bowles scoring with some ground and pound.
Summers not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bowles postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bowles is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Summers controls Bowles momentarily but Bowles frees himself.
Summers working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bowles.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Summers wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bowles closes the distance and pushes Summers back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowles tries to pull guard but Summers holds him up against the cage and eventually Bowles drops back down to his feet.
Summers missing with knees to the body.
Summers gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bowles.
Summers tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bowles avoids it.
Bowles is trying to pull guard but Summers has him pressed against the cage.
Kieran Summers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Bowles.
Bowles tries to pull guard but Summers forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bowles changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Summers fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bowles takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Summers has closed the distance and engaged Bowles in a clinch.
Kieran Summers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bowles is trying to pull guard but Summers has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowles swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bowles is stalling here.
Bowles is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Summers is defending well.
Summers tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bowles avoids it.
Bowles is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Summers to keep the fight standing.
Summers blocks an uppercut.
Bowles jumps guard and drags Summers to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Summers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bowles swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Summers seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Aaron Bowles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bowles throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bowles thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Bowles wants to sweep here but Summers controlling him for the moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bowles checks a leg kick nicely.
Bowles is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bowles walks forward, straight into a front kick from Summers.
Summers lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kieran Summers.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Summers, 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kieran Summers!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tom Haverford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikey Moo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haverford comes to the cage accompanied by Jay-Z & Kanye West - N** In Paris. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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175 lbs
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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
17 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tom Haverford !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mikey Moo!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Winston Howard and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Moo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Haverford sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Haverford has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Moo is working away from the top position though.
Haverford gets back to full guard.
Haverford wants to sweep but no luck.
Haverford is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Moo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Haverford manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Moo manages to get himself to full guard.
Haverford throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Moo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Haverford is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Haverford knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Moo seems to be looking for submissions.
Moo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Haverford is just riding it out for now. Moo eventually gives up the hold.
Haverford regains full guard. Nicely done.
Haverford tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Haverford trying to keep a closed guard but Moo is proving a slippery customer.
Moo preventing the sweep.
Moo is looking to work some ground and pound but Haverford has wrist control.
Moo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Haverford 's head.
Moo drops back looking for a leg! Haverford is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Haverford manages to kick Moo off! Moo jumps back into Haverford 's guard.
Moo won't allow Haverford to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Moo drops back looking for a leg! Haverford is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Haverford manages to kick Moo off! Moo jumps back into Haverford 's guard.
Moo won't allow Haverford to sweep him here.
Haverford controlling Moo's posture.
Moo drops back looking for a leg! Haverford is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Haverford manages to kick Moo off! Moo jumps back into Haverford 's guard.
Moo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Moo wants to control from the top but Haverford keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice jab there from Haverford .
Haverford fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moo feints a jab promting Haverford to slip. Moo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Haverford slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Haverford has his takedown stuffed
and Moo counters with a nice uppercut.
Tom Haverford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Haverford is predictable there
and Moo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Haverford does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A low kick from Haverford misses
and Moo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Haverford throws a solid leg kick but Moo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Haverford .
Moo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Moo avoids a kick to the body.
Moo tries to counter with a clinch but Haverford shakes him off and moves away.
Moo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Haverford throws a leg kick that is checked
and Moo counters with a stiff right hand.
Haverford tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Moo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Haverford tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Moo defends well and Haverford ends up having to push Moo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Moo wants to counter with a clinch but Haverford pushes him away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Haverford . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haverford on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Haverford falls off balance throwing a combination
and Moo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Haverford .
A jab lands there for Moo.
Moo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Moo wants to counter with a clinch but Haverford pushes him away.
Haverford is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Moo.
Moo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Haverford throws a leg kick but Moo moved away.
Haverford misses with a body shot
and Moo counters with a nice body shot.
Moo blocks a head kick by Haverford .
Haverford doesn't manage to clinch there - Moo circles away.
A low kick from Haverford is predictable there
and Moo counters with a straight right hand.
Haverford doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Haverford is breathing heavily.
Moo moves into the clinch successfully.
Moo tries to land knees in the clinch but Haverford avoids the damage to the body.
Moo crunches a lovely knee into Haverford 's ribcage.
Haverford has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Moo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikey Moo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Haverford misses with a wild body shot.
Haverford will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As Haverford backs off Moo throws a huge counter combo but Haverford manages to avoid it all.
Moo blocks a leg kick.
Moo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Haverford throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Moo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Haverford is in Moo's guard.
Moo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Moo seems to be looking for submissions.
Haverford moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Moo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Moo wants to control from the top but Haverford keeps moving.
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.
Haverford is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Moo is looking to work some ground and pound but Haverford has wrist control.
Haverford controls Moo momentarily but Moo frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Haverford is keeping the position for now.
Haverford keeping moving, preventing Moo from controlling successfully.
Moo looking to pass the guard.
Haverford pulls Moo in close to his closed guard and prevents Moo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Moo landing with the ground and pound.
Moo drops back looking for a leg! Haverford is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Haverford manages to kick Moo off! Moo jumps back into Haverford 's guard.
Haverford wants to sweep here but Moo controlling him for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Moo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Moo trying to control the position from guard on top but Haverford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Haverford is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Haverford controls Moo momentarily but Moo frees himself.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Moo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Haverford is trying to defend but Moo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Moo is thwarting Haverford 's attempts to control the position.
Moo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Moo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Haverford doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Moo.
Moo seems to be looking for submissions.
Moo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moo trying to mount his opponent but Haverford defends it.
Haverford controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Haverford is trying to maintain the position but Moo is very close to passing his half guard.
Moo tries to pass to full mount but Haverford defends it.
Moo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Haverford trying to control but Moo postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Moo seems to be looking for submissions.
Haverford trying to hold on to Moo's head to control him but Moo postures up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Haverford makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Haverford .
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Moo keeps the fight on the outside.
A left and a right from Moo both land. Nice combination.
Moo avoids the head kick by Haverford .
Haverford gets a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Moo.
Haverford turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The ground and pound from Haverford seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Mikey Moo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moo is trying to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing that Haverford has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
You can see the frustration on Moo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Haverford lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mikey Moo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Haverford takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Haverford tries for a takedown but Moo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Haverford fails with the takedown
and Moo counters with a right hand to the body.
Moo lands a jab to Haverford 's midsection.
Haverford tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Moo counters with a nice body shot.
Haverford moves into the clinch.
Haverford drops down looking for an ankle pick but Moo pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Haverford . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haverford misses with a kick to the body
enabling Moo to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haverford darts in trying to clinch
and Moo counters with a left to the body.
Haverford throws a hook but Moo avoids it easily.
Moo wants to counter with a clinch but Haverford pushes him away.
Moo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Moo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Moo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Haverford rather than just go for the knockout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haverford tries to clinch up.
Haverford lands a head kick. Moo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Haverford is looking to score with low kicks.
Mikey Moo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Moo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Haverford .
Moo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Moo keeps control of Haverford as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Moo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Haverford avoids it.
Moo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Haverford avoids it.
Moo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Moo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Haverford tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Moo avoids it.
Haverford has Moo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Moo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moo avoiding damage as Haverford throws knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Moo obliges.
Haverford can't get the takedown.
Haverford throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Moo blocks it with crossed arms.
A short right from Moo on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moo landing knees to the head.
It looks like Tom Haverford has been cut.
Moo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Moo feints and as Haverford raises his hands in defense, Moo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Moo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Moo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Haverford not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Haverford keeping moving, preventing Moo from controlling successfully.
Moo is pushing down on Haverford 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Haverford is fighting to maintain full guard but Moo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Moo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Moo seems to be working for a kimura but Haverford defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haverford is looking to control Moo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Haverford avoid being mounted?
Moo is looking for a kimura but Haverford is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Moo to get the leverage.
Haverford is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Moo is working for a submission of some sort.
Haverford wants to improve his position but Moo is controlling well.
Moo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Haverford is just riding it out for now. Moo eventually gives up the hold.
Haverford wants to improve his position but Moo is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Moo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Haverford has managed to free his arm - good work.
Haverford slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Moo pushes down on Haverford 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Moo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Haverford wants to control but Moo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tom Haverford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mikey Moo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A low kick from Haverford misses
and Moo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Haverford will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Moo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Moo thuds a left hand into Haverford 's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mikey Moo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Moo 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 28:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikey Moo!
Mikey Moo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jobert Sucaldito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Madhead Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Power has chosen Mouth for war as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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31
190 lbs
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186 lbs
7 - 13 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jobert Sucaldito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Madhead Power!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Ben Hemmingworth and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Power moves into range and clinches up with Sucaldito.
Sucaldito stalling the fight.
Sucaldito escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Power avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sucaldito moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
No joy there for Power, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice takedown defense from Sucaldito. No joy for Power on that attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Sucaldito misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power misses the shot to the body.
Good exchange - Power coming out on top.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sucaldito, as that shot connected.
Sucaldito ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sucaldito lands with a cross.
Power swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sucaldito counters with a crisp one two that drops Power! Sucaldito thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Power to his feet! Power is in big trouble!
Power is rocked!
Power ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sucaldito moves away.
Sucaldito was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Power is still on wobbly legs! Can Sucaldito finish him?
Sucaldito throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Power throws out a counter right but Sucaldito avoids it with no problem.
Power seems to have recovered his senses.
Sucaldito lands with a good body shot.
Power takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sucaldito ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sucaldito misses with a wild body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sucaldito lands a jab to Power's midsection.
Sucaldito lands a head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sucaldito tries a head kick but it misses.
Sucaldito thuds his right hand into Power's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Power throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sucaldito's waist but Sucaldito gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Power off to one side.
Power has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Power dodges the punch combination from Sucaldito.
Sucaldito bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Power's head.
Power throws a sloppy body shot
and Sucaldito counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Power badly! He tries to strike back but Sucaldito puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Power out cold! Oh man, Power will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jobert Sucaldito!
Madhead Power spoke after the fight, saying 'I blame the ref and a very poor crowd'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Vieira Moreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Master Enki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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215 lbs
19 - 15 - 2 |
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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
27 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Daniel Vieira Moreira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Master Enki!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Chris Dean and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Enki throws a big shot that misses.
Moreira jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Both fighters circling a little - Moreira finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Moreira throws a half hearted mid kick.
Enki has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Enki blocks a head kick by Moreira.
Moreira misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Enki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Moreira misses with a body kick.
Moreira throws a head kick that misses.
Enki is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Moreira with a body shot.
Enki has Moreira up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Enki lands a shoulder strike.
The referee calls for Enki to work.
Still in the clinch, Enki scores with a nice short uppercut.
It looks like Daniel Vieira Moreira has been cut.
Enki tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Moreira just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Enki goes for a takedown attempt but Moreira pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Enki throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Moreira lands a jab.
Moreira throws a head kick that misses.
Moreira misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Moreira lands a nice looking kick to the body. Enki takes a step back to recover.
A slapping leg kick lands for Enki.
Moreira tries a head kick but it misses.
Enki throws out a counter right but Moreira avoids it with no problem.
Enki misses with a series of wild punches.
Moreira appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moreira throws a sloppy head kick
and Enki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Moreira throws a head kick that misses
and Enki counters with a stiff right hand.
Moreira misses with a wild body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moreira looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Enki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Enki avoids a kick to the body.
A jab from Moreira finds it's way through Enki's defenses.
Moreira throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Enki.
Moreira throws a head kick that misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Moreira checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Moreira keeps the fight on the outside.
Moreira is looking to counter punch.
Moreira misses with a kick to the body
and Enki counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Enki misses with a hook.
Moreira throws a head kick but Enki moves out of range.
Moreira looks to throw a body kick
and Enki counters with an inside leg kick.
Enki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Moreira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moreira scoring well with a low kick there.
Moreira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moreira keeps the fight on the outside.
Enki misses with a head kick.
Moreira falls off balance throwing a combination
and Enki counters with a body kick.
Enki takes the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Enki tightens his grip and picks Moreira up, before dumping him to the ground. Moreira manages to land in guard.
Enki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Enki looking to pass the guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Enki is looking to work some ground and pound but Moreira has wrist control.
Moreira keeping moving, preventing Enki from controlling successfully.
Enki postures up in Moreira's guard and throws a big left but Moreira blocks it.
Enki wants to pass the guard but Moreira is keeping the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Enki trying to control but Moreira is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Master Enki will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Daniel Vieira Moreira's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Enki connects with a good right hand that stumbles Moreira. Moreira circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Enki lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Some bone on bone action there as Enki checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Moreira throws a right and a left that both miss.
Enki lands a slapping body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Moreira. Those never looked like landing.
A combination from Enki does no damage.
Moreira pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Enki misses with a head kick.
Moreira takes a swing at Enki's ribcage but misses.
Daniel Vieira Moreira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Enki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreira keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Moreira pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Enki closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Moreira counter with a right hand.
Oooooh!!! Moreira has knocked Enki down with a huge combo! Moreira steps away and waves a wobbly Enki back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Enki is rocked!
It looks like Master Enki has been cut.
Enki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Moreira paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Enki fails to land with a series of punches.
Moreira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Moreira throws a sloppy head kick and Enki moves out of range easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Enki throws a right hand that Moreira ducks under and follows up with a left that Moreira also avoids with ease.
Enki throws a body punch but Moreira moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moreira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Daniel Vieira Moreira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Enki lands a head kick. Moreira smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Enki crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Moreira - the referee stops the clock and Enki gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Moreira. Enki manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Moreira on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Moreira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Moreira misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Enki throws a series of punches but Moreira avoids them all with ease.
Moreira plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Enki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Moreira has closed the distance and engaged Enki in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Enki blocking some punches.
Stalling in the clinch from Enki.
Moreira lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Moreira throws a punch but it's blocked by Enki.
Moreira blocking some punches.
Enki is trying to trip Moreira. He has hold of a leg but Moreira is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Enki persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Enki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Enki controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Enki with a nice head shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Enki decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Moreira misses with a head kick.
Enki tests Moreira's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Enki.
Moreira misses with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moreira has managed to clinch.
Moreira lands a hook that snaps the head of Enki backwards.
Moreira breaks from the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Moreira.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Vieira Moreira dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Enki feints a jab promting Moreira to slip. Enki then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Moreira slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Moreira throws a head kick that misses
letting Enki counter with a right hand.
Moreira is rocked!
Moreira throws a head kick that misses
and Enki counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Master Enki!
Daniel Vieira Moreira spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm done!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ben Duhrover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Dapalong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duhrover's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Doggystyle. The crowd seem to be enjoying Dapalong's choice of entrance music: Du Hast by Rammstein. Vincent Dapalong has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ben Duhrover's chin.
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182 lbs
14 - 8 - 0 |
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31
180 lbs
15 - 11 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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World class 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
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ben Duhrover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vincent Dapalong!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Summer Carpenter and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dapalong ducks right into an uppercut from Duhrover.
Dapalong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice jab there from Duhrover.
It looks like Vincent Dapalong has been cut.
Duhrover lands a leg kick that knocks Dapalong off balance momentarily.
Duhrover on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Duhrover throws a leg kick that misses.
Duhrover scores with a nice head shot.
Dapalong looks to throw the jab but Duhrover is out of range.
Dapalong slips under a jab.
Duhrover throws a right hand that Dapalong ducks under and follows up with a left that Dapalong also avoids with ease.
Dapalong tries to counter with a clinch but Duhrover shakes him off and moves away.
Dapalong throws a good cross that connects.
Dapalong has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Duhrover misses the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duhrover misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dapalong misses with a few strikes there.
Dapalong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Duhrover.
Duhrover looks to score with a jab to the body but Dapalong is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dapalong loads up on a big right hand but Duhrover slips the punch.
We've been told by Duhrover's head coaches at The Shield that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dapalong dodges the punch combination from Duhrover.
Duhrover tries to bum rush Dapalong with a series of wild strikes but Dapalong uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Duhrover throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dapalong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dapalong thuds his right hand into Duhrover's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dapalong throws a hook but Duhrover avoids it easily.
Dapalong defending well as Duhrover loads up on a big left hand.
Duhrover looks to throw the jab but Dapalong is out of range.
Dapalong jabs Duhrover to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dapalong misses with a hook
and Duhrover counters with a three punch combo that has Dapalong backing up. Dapalong nods at Duhrover to acknowledge the strikes.
Duhrover wants to land a leg kick but Dapalong is out of range.
Dapalong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Duhrover throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duhrover steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dapalong.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duhrover misses with a series of wild punches.
Duhrover loads up on a big right hand but Dapalong slips the punch.
Duhrover ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Dapalong looks to move away, Duhrover throws a big counter combo bu Dapalong just gets out of the way.
Duhrover darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dapalong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dapalong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dapalong misses with a right hand
and Duhrover counters with a left right combination that sends Dapalong crashing to the mat - Duhrover wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Dapalong out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Duhrover!
Our winner, Ben Duhrover, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Vincent Dapalong had this to say: 'I gave it everything I had and then some but my opponent was simply the better man tonight. Congratulations man.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Howell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walter White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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31
223 lbs
14 - 5 - 0 |
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217 lbs
13 - 16 - 1 |
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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
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Josh Howell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Walter White!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Winston Howard and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White darts in looking for a takedown but Howell gets double underhooks and turns White into the cage.
A little feinted left hand from Howell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Howell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Howell wants it to stay on the feet.
Howell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but White manages to avoid it.
Howell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract White.
White misses the jab.
Howell swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
White throws a series of punches but Howell avoids them all with ease.
We've been informed that White has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
White tries to move into range but Howell moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
White missing with a left hand there. Howell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
White throws a combination that misses
and White takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
White lands a slapping body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from White misses the target.
Howell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Howell gets caught napping as White dives in and scores a takedown. Howell manages to retain guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Howell manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
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!
White misses with a body punch.
White tries to land knees in the clinch but Howell avoids the damage to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on White - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
White misses with a shot to the kidneys.
White manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howell is trying to drag White to the mat but White just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for White.
White lands a right hand.
Howell wants a takedown.
White tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Howell's elbow.
The referee calls for White to work.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Howell.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White misses with a short punch on the inside.
White is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
White tries a body shot but Howell blocks it.
White tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
White throws a head punch that misses.
White comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Howell blocks a body shot from White.
The referee calls for White to work.
White throws a punch but it's blocked by Howell.
Howell is trying to pull guard but White turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Howell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
White misses with a punch on the inside.
White is leaning against Howell and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Howell turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on White's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Howell controlling from side mount.
White is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Howell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
White wants to get back to his feet.
White tries to get back to half guard but can't.
White can't do much from the bottom here.
White tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
White manages to work his way to half guard, despite Howell's best efforts.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
White lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
White throws a series of punches but Howell moves out of range.
Howell moves forwards but White connects with a nice, crisp jab.
White misses with a double jab.
Howell blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Howell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Howell stuffs the takedown attempt from White. White gets slowly back to his feet.
Howell scores with a punch to the head.
White lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Howell circles away quickly and effectively.
White throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Howell.
Howell paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Howell defending well as White loads up on a big left hand.
White throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
White fails in his attempt to clinch.
Howell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
White misses with a hook
letting Howell counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walter White dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Howell checks the leg kick nicely there.
Howell throws a big counter combination but White scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
White swings and misses with a hook to the body.
White looks to throw the jab but Howell is out of range.
Howell is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
White throws a right and a left that Howell avoids nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Howell darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
White tries to clinch but Howell moves out of range.
Howell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from White.
Howell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from White.
White swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
White has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Howell throws a hook but White blocks it.
Howell moves out of range of the body kick.
White misses with an uppercut
and Howell counters with a nice body shot.
White misses with a few strikes there.
Howell misses with a wild combination.
The fighters circling - White throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab, jab by Howell - just one landing.
Howell is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A big left from White misses.
Howell appears to be looking for a big counter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
White looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No joy there for White, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
White wants to clinch up but Howell keeps it at a distance.
A punch combination from Howell misses.
White swings widly with a right hand
and Howell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
White has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from White there as he acknowledges the shot.
Howell ducks under a wild hook from White.
Howell is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Howell throws a jab but it's blocked by White.
White is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Howell connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Howell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
White misses with the combination.
Walter White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Howell slips under a jab.
White closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Howell to the mat! Howell manages to get full guard.
White is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
White throwing strikes but missing.
White throwing strikes but missing.
Howell pulls White in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White with a flurry of punches that miss.
Howell is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
White is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Howell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
White throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Howell throws a jab but it's blocked by White.
Howell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Howell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
White lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by White.
White tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Howell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from White is defended easily by Howell.
Sloppy strikes from White. Those never looked like landing.
Howell swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Howell.
A punch lands to the side of White 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Howell misses with a looping left.
White misses with a jab, cross combination.
White avoids the body shot from Howell.
White throws out a counter right but Howell avoids it with no problem.
Howell connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between White's hands.
Walter White is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Howell blocks a jab.
White connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Walter White seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Howell slaps away a takedown attempt from White, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Howell throws a hook but White blocks it.
Howell takes one on the button.
Howell scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A looping hook to the body misses from Howell. White does a little dance to reset his feet.
Josh Howell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Howell slips a jab and a cross from White.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Howell lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
White throws a sloppy head kick and Howell moves out of range easily.
Howell is looking to counter punch.
Howell connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Howell lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White is trying hard to land a takedown here. Howell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Josh Howell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Walter White.
Howell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A lazy left from Howell finds it's target.
Howell scores with a nice head shot.
White walks into a straight right hand from Howell.
White connects with a leg kick. Howell looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Howell listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
White is rocked!
Howell pounces like a tiger and cracks White with a vicious hook! White is down but not out! Howell follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Josh Howell!
Josh Howell seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Vimes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Yakimyuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roman Yakimyuk has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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34
161 lbs
25 - 11 - 2 |
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33
167 lbs
23 - 16 - 2 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
25 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Samuel Vimes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Roman Yakimyuk!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Donatello Bradman and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vimes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yakimyuk.
Yakimyuk tries a quick counter leg kick but Vimes is wise to it.
Vimes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yakimyuk.
Vimes misses with a body shot
and Yakimyuk counters with a straight right hand.
Vimes misses with a looping right.
We've been informed that Yakimyuk has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Vimes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yakimyuk is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Vimes with a body shot.
Nice jab there from Yakimyuk.
Jab from Vimes.
Vimes misses with a body shot.
Yakimyuk on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Samuel Vimes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yakimyuk slips under a jab from Vimes.
Some bone on bone action there as Yakimyuk checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A little jabbing left from Yakimyuk on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've been hearing reports that Vimes has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Yakimyuk connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Both fighters circling a little - Yakimyuk finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vimes checks the leg kick.
Vimes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Yakimyuk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yakimyuk steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Vimes. That one must have hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vimes looks to land a left hand but Yakimyuk moved out of range nicely.
Donk. Vimes catches Yakimyuk right on the button with a cross.
Yakimyuk throws a shot to the body.
Yakimyuk takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
It looks like Roman Yakimyuk has been cut.
Vimes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yakimyuk.
Vimes gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Vimes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yakimyuk.
Yakimyuk tries to free his leg and advance position but Vimes is retaining full guard.
Vimes keeping moving, preventing Yakimyuk from controlling successfully.
Yakimyuk working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yakimyuk postures up in Vimes's guard and throws a big left but Vimes blocks it.
Yakimyuk stays in close to Vimes's body and controls the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Yakimyuk throwing strikes from guard but Vimes blocks nicely.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Yakimyuk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vimes.
Yakimyuk lands a nice shot that snaps Vimes's head back.
Yakimyuk shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vimes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Yakimyuk's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Yakimyuk's back!
Yakimyuk preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Vimes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vimes controls the position.
Yakimyuk has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Yakimyuk trying to control the hands but Vimes won't let him.
Yakimyuk tries to escape the position.
Vimes patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Vimes is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Yakimyuk with him. Yakimyuk is trying to defend but Vimes has an arm under the chin now! Yakimyuk grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Samuel Vimes!
Samuel Vimes made sure to mention his sponsor, Hilo Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junior Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Knope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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250 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Junior Dos Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ben Knope!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, John Mangel and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos swats away the attempt to clinch by Knope.
Knope closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Knope lands in his opponent's guard.
Santos wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Santos wants to get back to his feet but Knope is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Santos pulls Knope in close to prevent any damage.
Knope drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Knope jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Knope is controlling him.
Knope is looking to work some ground and pound but Santos has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Knope throws an elbow that misses. Santos uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Knope's guard. Nice move by Santos!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Knope looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Knope fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Santos on the side of the head.
Santos connects with a crisp jab.
Knope throws a nice looking combination but Santos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Santos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Knope counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knope connects with a crisp jab.
Knope misses with a series of wild punches.
Knope closes the distance and pushes Santos back into the cage.
Knope tries a body shot but Santos blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Knope.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Knope is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Knope tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Santos's elbow.
Knope tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Santos's elbow.
Knope keeps control of Santos as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Knope tries to throw a body punch but Santos avoids it by throwing Knope back against the cage.
Santos breaks the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santos swings widly with a right hand
and Knope counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Santos gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Knope misses with a jab, cross combination.
Knope misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santos.
Knope scores with the left hand. Santos knows he should have avoided that one.
Knope tries to work over Santos's front leg with a kick but Santos checks it.
Knope throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Santos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Knope throws a jab when Santos was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Santos on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knope misses with a jab, cross combination.
Santos works the jab nicely.
Ben Knope seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knope throws out a leg kick but Santos moves out of range and Knope only half commits.
Knope shoots in but Santos avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Knope tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Santos counters with a stiff right hand.
Santos looks to land a right hand but Knope moved out of range.
Santos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Santos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knope.
Knope unleashes a big counter combination but Santos bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Santos misses with a wild combination.
Santos works Knope's body with a nice hook.
Knope tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Knope shoots in for a takedown but Santos shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Junior Dos Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Knope.
A decent looking cross lands there for Knope.
Knope throws an off balance right hand
and Santos counters with a crisp right hand that drops Knope! Santos lets Knope back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Knope is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice takedown defense from Santos. No joy for Knope on that attempt.
Knope is still on wobbly legs! Can Santos finish him?
Knope takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Knope tries to clinch
and Santos counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Knope badly! He tries to strike back but Santos puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Knope out cold! Oh man, Knope will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Junior Dos Santos!
Junior Dos Santos decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Guilherme Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noam Chomsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alves comes to the cage accompanied by Guerreiro by Curumin. The crowd seem to be enjoying Chomsky's choice of entrance music: System Of A Down BYOB. Noam Chomsky is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
31 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Guilherme Alves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Noam Chomsky!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, John Mangel and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves throws a front kick aimed at Chomsky's knee but Chomsky avoids it well.
Chomsky throws a jab but it's blocked by Alves.
Nice body kick from Alves.
Chomsky smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That kick from Alves tenderised Chomsky's leg. Chomsky is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chomsky connects with a single shot there.
Alves throws a push kick but Chomsky slaps the foot to one side.
Alves closes the distance but Chomsky moves to the side
and Chomsky counters with a stiff right hand.
Chomsky is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chomsky. That's going to slow Alves down.
Alves rushes Chomsky and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Chomsky holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Chomsky struggles to land a body shot inside as Alves controls his hands.
Alves lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alves can't find room to land a body shot as Chomsky controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves can't find room to land a body shot as Chomsky controls the action.
Chomsky is trying to maintain a safe position but Alves gets an underhook and turns Chomsky into the cage.
Chomsky managing to block the knees to the body from Alves.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chomsky.
Chomsky misses with a punch on the inside.
Chomsky working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Alves misses with a body punch.
Alves misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alves pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Alves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chomsky lands with a right to the head.
Chomsky misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chomsky.
Chomsky tries to work over Alves's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chomsky working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chomsky is struggling to control the position.
Chomsky goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chomsky throws a punch but it's blocked by Alves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chomsky has a couple of punches blocked by Alves.
Alves looking to slow down the pace here.
Chomsky lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alves backwards.
Alves can't find room to land a body shot as Chomsky controls the action.
Alves misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alves definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chomsky lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chomsky lands a right hand.
Chomsky misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Alves as the two fighters clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Alves throws an elbow but misses.
Chomsky prevents a body shot from Alves.
Alves throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chomsky leaning against his opponent.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Alves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Chomsky fails to land.
Alves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alves struggles to land a body shot inside as Chomsky controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chomsky stalling in the clinch but Alves improves position.
Chomsky throws a head punch that misses.
Alves misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from Chomsky.
Chomsky can't find room to land a body shot as Alves controls the action.
Alves pulls guard.
Chomsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Alves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alves has his feet on Chomsky's thighs here. He's pushed Chomsky off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Chomsky screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Guilherme Alves!
Guilherme Alves took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Tokyo United Fightwear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
The defeated Noam Chomsky had this to say: 'If we don't believe in freedom of expression for people we despise, we don't believe in it at all.'.
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