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SFC 23 - Bitch Slap PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hector Ramos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kid Koala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kid Koala told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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155 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Decent boxing
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hector Ramos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kid Koala!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Donatello Bradman and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koala scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ramos swinging wildly here.
Koala drops Ramos with a beautiful combination! Ramos stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Koala is looking for the KO!
Ramos is rocked!
Koala misses with a combination
and Ramos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oh Ramos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Koala swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ramos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ramos seems to have got his legs back now.
Koala shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ramos throws out a powerful jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Koala misses the target.
Koala takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ramos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Koala.
Koala misses with a combination
enabling Ramos to counter with a crisp jab.
Koala has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Koala there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ramos tries to bum rush Koala with a series of wild strikes but Koala uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ramos stalks Koala and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Koala's face. Koala staggers backwards, shaken.
Ramos swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Koala.
Ramos connects with a right hand. Koala shakes it off.
Koala misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koala throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ramos counters with a nice uppercut.
Ramos takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ramos is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Koala takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Good standup being displayed there by Ramos as he connects with a hook.
Ramos is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Koala fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ramos manages to avoid it.
Ramos scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Koala misses with a combination
and Ramos counters with a nice uppercut.
Koala falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ramos counters with a three punch combo that has Koala backing up. Koala nods at Ramos to acknowledge the strikes.
Koala looks gassed!
Koala throws a shot from downtown. Ramos moves away and avoids it.
Koala falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ramos counters with a left to the body.
Ramos scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ramos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Koala circles away quickly and effectively.
Koala takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ramos lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ramos dips to his left and cracks Koala with an uppercut!
Koala falls off balance throwing a combination
and Koala takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramos misses with a double jab.
Koala drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Koala gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ramos digs a good hook to Koala's body.
Donk. Ramos catches Koala right on the button with a cross.
Koala on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice uppercut lands for Ramos. That snapped Koala's head back.
Ramos lands with an uppercut that bounces Koala off the cage and back into rage.
Ramos lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ramos.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koala takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ramos cracks Koala with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ramos darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Koala gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ramos.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ramos.
A jab from Ramos finds it's way through Koala's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Koala gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ramos scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ramos lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Koala is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ramos throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ramos scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A cross from Ramos lands.
Ramos scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ramos listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ramos goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Danga de danga de dang - Ramos scores with a four punch combination!
Ramos throws a series of strikes that have Koala backpedaling.
Ramos looks to land a combination but Koala avoids it well.
Ramos is working the combinations to good effect here.
Ramos scores with a body shot.
A nice combination there by Ramos.
A right-left combo lands from Ramos.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramos tries to bum rush Koala with a series of wild strikes but Koala uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ramos lands a jab.
Nice shot lands for Ramos.
Ramos fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Koala on the side of the head.
Ramos's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Ramos duly obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koala takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ramos lands with a hook. Koala tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ramos.
Ramos throws a good cross that connects.
Ramos misses with a two punch combination.
Ramos lands a glancing blow to the side of Koala's head.
Koala throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ramos counters with a left and a right that stings Koala.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ramos moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ramos connects with a body shot.
Ramos works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ramos lands a jab-cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Ramos dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ramos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Koala moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ramos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ramos moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ramos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Koala swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ramos counters with a three punch combo that has Koala backing up. Koala nods at Ramos to acknowledge the strikes.
Ramos lands a jab.
Ramos paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ramos works over Koala's head and body with a nice combination.
Kid Koala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Ramos.
Koala has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ramos.
Ramos fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Koala falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ramos counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Koala thinking.
Koala is breathing heavily.
Ramos misses with a series of wild punches.
Ramos connects with a right hand. Koala shakes it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koala walks into a left hand.
Ramos lands a two punch combo.
Ramos lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ramos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ramos stuns Koala with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Koala looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Koala on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ramos misses with a combination
and Koala counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A left and a right from Ramos both land. Nice combination.
Koala walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ramos scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hector Ramos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ramos lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ramos scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Koala takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ramos works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ramos throws a one two combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramos clobbers Koala with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Danga de danga de dang - Ramos scores with a four punch combination!
Ramos connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ramos lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Koala backs up against the cage.
Ramos moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Koala on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ramos cracks Koala with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ramos looks to land a combination but Koala avoids it well.
Ramos cracks Koala with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ramos scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Ramos does it's job there.
Ramos scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ramos throws a combination. Koala tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ramos connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Koala needs to keep his hands up - Ramos had a free shot at his head there.
A left and a right from Ramos both land. Nice combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koala walks into a straight right hand from Ramos.
Ramos lands a nice shot that snaps Koala's head back.
Ramos cracks Koala with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ramos scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ramos tests Koala's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Koala misses with a double jab
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Ramos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ramos lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Koala backs up against the cage.
Nice jab there from Ramos.
A punch lands to the side of Koala 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Koala takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Koala walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Koala takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ramos connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Koala throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ramos counters with a series of strikes. Koala will be more careful next time no doubt.
Koala on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Koala might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Ramos has got the better of the exchanges.
Ramos scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramos lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Koala ducks right into an uppercut from Ramos.
Ramos fails to land with a series of punches.
Ramos throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Koala on the side of the head.
Ramos scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ramos scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ramos misses with a double jab.
Koala showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ramos.
Ramos misses with a few strikes there.
Koala takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ramos lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ramos.
Koala takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koala takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ramos displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ramos scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Left hook, right uppercut from Ramos.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Ramos dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Ramos lands the left hand.
Ramos lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Koala backs up against the cage.
Koala throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Ramos to counter with a crisp jab.
Ramos has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Koala finds it's way round the side to connect with Ramos's head.
Koala takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Koala throws a combination that misses
and Ramos counters with a left and a right that stings Koala.
Ramos lands a right hook to the body.
Ramos lands with a right hand.
A punch combination from Ramos misses.
Ramos throws a series of punches but Koala avoids them all with ease.
Ramos lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ramos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koala can do to turn this around?
Ramos connects with a single shot there.
Ramos with a nice cross.
Koala walks into a left hand.
Ramos lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ramos.
A nice combination there by Ramos.
Koala takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ramos lands a jab to Koala's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koala takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ramos lands with a shot to the body.
Koala takes one on the button.
Ramos lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Koala at a distance.
Ramos lands a two punch combo.
Ramos lands with a right hand.
Good exchange - Ramos coming out on top.
Ramos tests Koala's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ramos scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ramos moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Koala is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ramos.
Nice shot by Ramos.
Ramos throws a combination. Koala tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Koala is rocked!
Ramos stalks Koala and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Koala's face. Koala staggers backwards, shaken.
Koala is still on wobbly legs! Can Ramos finish him?
Ramos is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ramos connects with a right hand. Koala shakes it off.
Hector Ramos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramos displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ramos cracks Koala with a good jab.
Ramos misses with the combination.
Koala seems to have recovered his senses.
Ramos's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Ramos duly obliges.
Ramos lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Koala on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ramos scores with a three punch combo!
A cross from Ramos lands.
Ramos lands a two punch combo.
Ramos lands a lovely overhand right.
Ramos cracks Koala with a good jab.
A nice combination there by Ramos.
Ramos scores with a one two! Koala had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ramos moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ramos goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koala takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Ramos lands.
A jab from Ramos finds it's way through Koala's defenses.
Ramos lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Good exchange - Ramos coming out on top.
Ramos lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hector Ramos is winning the standup battle so far.
Koala slips a jab and a cross from Ramos.
Jab by Ramos.
Ramos uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Koala has time to react.
Koala throws a combination that misses
and Ramos counters with a series of strikes. Koala will be more careful next time no doubt.
Koala takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ramos throws a right hand that Koala ducks under and follows up with a left that Koala also avoids with ease.
Ramos getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ramos lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Koala backs up against the cage.
Ramos throws a one two combo.
Ramos scores with a jab.
A cross from Ramos lands.
Ramos goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kid Koala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramos connects with a crisp jab.
Ramos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Koala circles away quickly and effectively.
Jab from Ramos.
Ramos scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ramos throws a shot to the body.
Ramos scores with a one two! Koala had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ramos misses with a series of wild punches.
Ramos digs a good hook to Koala's body.
Ramos lands a nice shot to the body.
Ramos moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ramos connects with a single shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koala takes one to the chin there.
Ramos works over Koala's head and body with a nice combination.
Koala takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Koala has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Koala there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hector Ramos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ramos has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:25
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:25
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hector Ramos!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Monster Drink (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Avon Barksdale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Avon Barksdale is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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140 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Monster Drink!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Avon Barksdale!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Eliza Hachem and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drink avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barksdale looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Barksdale scores with a nice strike.
Drink changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Barksdale looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Drink cracks Barksdale with a big elbow.
You can see the frustration on Barksdale's face as Drink controls the position.
Drink working the ground and pound but Barksdale is defending the strikes.
Drink tries to advance to mount but Barksdale denies him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drink prevents Barksdale from escaping the position.
Drink wants to control but Barksdale is keeping him busy.
Drink tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Drink looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Drink wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barksdale keeps working.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Barksdale displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Drink.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barksdale tries to close the distance and clinch but Drink swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Drink closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Drink lands in his opponent's guard.
Drink really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Barksdale can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Drink controls the pace.
Barksdale can't keep his opponent in guard - Drink advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Drink lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Drink wants to pass the guard but Barksdale is defending well.
Drink throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Drink is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Barksdale doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Drink.
Drink trying to control from half guard but Barksdale is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drink prevents Barksdale from standing back up.
Drink performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Drink closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Barksdale is staying active underneath Drink, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Drink trying to mount his opponent but Barksdale defends it.
Drink not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Barksdale tries to kick Drink off but Drink keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Drink content to control rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drink trying to control from half guard but Barksdale is working away.
Barksdale keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Drink gets the takedown into side control.
Drink working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Barksdale's face as Drink controls the position.
Barksdale is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Drink has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Drink tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Drink has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drink is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Barksdale knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Drink trying to control the action but Barksdale is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Barksdale swinging wildly here.
Drink shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Drink showed some decent athleticism there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monster Drink 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.
Drink changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barksdale tries to avoid it but Drink manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barksdale to the ground. Barksdale escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Drink shoots in for a takedown but Barksdale shows good takedown defense.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Drink.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monster Drink. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drink takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Barksdale misses with a series of wild punches.
Drink tries for a takedown but Barksdale sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Barksdale gets caught flat footed, as Drink shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Drink 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barksdale keeping full guard, as Drink tries to pass.
Drink controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drink is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Drink trying to control the position from guard on top but Barksdale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drink tries to free his leg and advance position but Barksdale is retaining full guard.
Barksdale kicks Drink off and gets to his feet.
Drink drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Drink controlling the position from side mount.
Monster Drink overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barksdale wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drink is looking to take a break and control but Barksdale is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barksdale wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Barksdale is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Barksdale parries the strikes from Drink easily there. Drink is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Barksdale to escape.
Barksdale seems a little lost for a moment, as Drink dominates the positioning.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Drink is defended easily by Barksdale.
Monster Drink is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barksdale leaves Drink with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drink fails with the takedown.
Drink shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Drink fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barksdale avoids it really well and circles away.
Drink changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barksdale tries to avoid it but Drink manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barksdale to the ground. Barksdale escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Drink shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barksdale pinned against the cage. Barksdale gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Barksdale moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Drink shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barksdale defends it nicely.
Drink shoots in but no luck this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Drink shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Drink was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Barksdale's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Drink takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Barksdale is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monster Drink dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Barksdale stuffs the takedown attempt from Drink. Drink gets slowly back to his feet.
Drink fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Barksdale doesn't manage to clinch there - Drink circles away.
Barksdale throws a series of punches but Drink moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Barksdale as Drink shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monster Drink. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barksdale gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Drink with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Drink missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Drink thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Drink thows a big elbow that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Drink distracts Barksdale with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Drink trying to control but Barksdale is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barksdale keeping full guard, as Drink tries to pass.
Barksdale keeping moving, preventing Drink from controlling successfully.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nice takedown defense from Barksdale. No joy for Drink on that attempt.
Left hook, right uppercut from Barksdale.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Drink.
Avon Barksdale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drink shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Barksdale sprawls well. Barksdale wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Drink gets slowly back to his feet.
Barksdale connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Drink's hands.
Drink shoots in but no luck this time.
Avon Barksdale is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Drink decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Monster Drink is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale is trying to stand.
Drink controlling the pace.
Drink prevents Barksdale from standing back up.
Drink is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Barksdale pushes Drink off looking to stand but Drink dives back in and keeps control.
Drink is looking to advance position but Barksdale won't allow it.
Still in half guard, Drink seems content to control.
Barksdale has one foot on Drink's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Barksdale rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Drink moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barksdale keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drink scores with a takedown into Barksdale's guard.
Barksdale is looking to stand up but Drink isn't so interested in that idea.
Drink wants to control from the top but Barksdale keeps moving.
Drink is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Drink drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Drink jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Barksdale is looking to stand up but Drink isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Drink feints and as Barksdale raises his hands in defense, Drink changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Drink 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.
Drink decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Barksdale, up you get!
Avon Barksdale has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barksdale gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Drink has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Barksdale being controlled here, momentarily.
Drink passes into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Monster Drink showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Drink, 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monster Drink!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boy Bastos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bastos comes into the arena with Victory blaring out of the sound system. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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26
300 lbs
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25
317 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Good knees
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Boy Bastos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marcus Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Hugh Johnson and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bastos defends it nicely.
Bastos has Lewis up against the cage in a clinch.
Bastos manages to break the clinch.
Lewis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bastos drives through and clinches with Lewis against the cage.
Bastos manages to break the clinch.
Bastos misses with a series of wild punches.
Lewis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bastos clinches with his opponent.
Bastos is pressed up against the cage. Lewis has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bastos down to the mat. Bastos avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Boy Bastos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Lewis.
Bastos throws a right hand that Lewis ducks under and follows up with a left that Lewis also avoids with ease.
Lewis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bastos clinches with his opponent.
A knee to the head by Bastos.
It looks like Marcus Lewis has been cut.
Bastos jumps into guard, dragging Lewis to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis throwing strikes but missing.
Bastos wants to stand but Lewis is controlling the position.
Bastos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lewis.
Lewis slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bastos tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lewis is trying to get an arm triangle but Bastos is defending well.
Lewis moves into full mount!
Lewis looks gassed!
Lewis working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bastos tries to reverse the position but Lewis maintains control.
You get the feeling that Bastos really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Lewis has hold of Bastos's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Bastos manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Bastos is working to get back to half guard.
Lewis moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Bastos has worked his arm free - good work by Bastos!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bastos sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bastos holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Lewis is looking for a kimura but Bastos is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lewis to get the leverage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bastos is positioning himself well to prevent Lewis advancing to mount.
Lewis is working for a kimura but Bastos is defending it quite comfortably.
Lewis is looking for a kimura here.
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.
Bastos is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lewis works his foot free and advances to mount.
Bastos is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Bastos can't escape the position.
Bastos knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lewis on the ground.
Bastos tries to hold on but Lewis pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boy Bastos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Lewis's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bastos shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bastos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lewis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bastos has managed to get both his arms back between Lewis's legs - danger averted.
Lewis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lewis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bastos is aware though and is defending well.
Lewis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bastos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lewis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bastos has managed to get both his arms back between Lewis's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lewis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lewis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lewis working for a triangle but Bastos defends it easily.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bastos closes the distance and pushes Lewis back into the cage.
Bastos lands a body shot.
That's two 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.
Bastos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bastos rushes Lewis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bastos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lewis backwards.
Bastos gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lewis regains guard.
Lewis working for a triangle but Bastos defends it easily.
Lewis working a defensive guard here.
Lewis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lewis is working an open guard so Bastos takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis blocks a head kick by Bastos.
Bastos moves into the clinch successfully.
Bastos manages to break the clinch.
Bastos looks to land a combination but Lewis avoids it well.
Bastos closes the distance and pushes Lewis back into the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lewis as Bastos tries to tie him up.
A frustrated look appears on Bastos's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lewis is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bastos gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bastos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lewis backwards.
Bastos breaks from the clinch.
Lewis has his takedown stuffed
and Bastos counters with a thumping low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bastos closes the distance and pushes Lewis back into the cage.
Bastos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bastos gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lewis to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lewis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bastos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lewis passes Bastos's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bastos has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lewis is working away from the top position though.
Bastos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boy Bastos dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Lewis's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Bastos misses with a head kick.
Bastos cracks the inside of Lewis's front leg.
Bastos throws a leg kick but Lewis moved away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bastos.
Lewis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bastos counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bastos.
Bastos lands a good knee to the midsection. Lewis won't want to take too many of those.
Bastos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bastos darts in and clinches Lewis up against the cage.
Bastos putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lewis in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bastos connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lewis's face.
Bastos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bastos closes the distance and clinches.
Bastos is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bastos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bastos doesn't manage to clinch there - Lewis circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis misses with a takedown
and Bastos counters by clinching up.
Bastos scores a nice knee to the body.
Bastos breaks from the clinch.
Bastos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lewis sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bastos is looking to clinch.
Bastos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bastos fails to land the takedown.
Boy Bastos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lewis avoids the head kick by Bastos.
Lewis with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bastos counters by moving into the clinch.
Boy Bastos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Lewis.
Bastos manages to break the clinch.
Lewis tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Bastos.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bastos.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lewis.
Lewis tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lewis thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The strikes coming from Lewis are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bastos wants to control but Lewis postures up.
Lewis thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lewis works to advance to full mount. Bastos defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Lewis misses with a head shot.
Bastos is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lewis is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Lewis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Marcus Lewis!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between DJ Hi Tek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Grey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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222 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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205 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, DJ Hi Tek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Grey!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Eliza Hachem and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hi Tek misses with a double jab.
Hi Tek scores with a jab to the head.
Grey jabs Hi Tek right on the nose. Hi Tek blinks but takes it well.
Grey lands a glancing blow to the side of Hi Tek's head.
Hi Tek walks straight into a right hand from Grey - that's dropped him! Grey jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Hi Tek from any more punishment! Hi Tek complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). James Grey!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between jose silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Malysz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malysz is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Dj Tomekk - Jump Jump. The key to victory for jose silva has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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150 lbs
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152 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, jose silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Adam Malysz!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Eliza Hachem and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malysz throws a solid leg kick but silva takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Malysz.
Malysz tries to score with a low kick but silva moves his leg out of the way.
silva scores with a push kick.
silva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
silva dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Malysz. That did some damage!
Malysz attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
silva drops Malysz with a beautiful combination! Malysz stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - silva is looking for the KO!
Malysz is rocked!
It looks like Adam Malysz has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Malysz is still on wobbly legs! Can silva finish him?
Malysz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says silva as he avoids it easily.
Malysz looks gassed!
Look low, kick high! silva uses the oldest trick in the book to send Malysz tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! silva is absolutely delighted - when Malysz wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). jose silva!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryu Sakurai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cheng Gong Desheng (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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160 lbs
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163 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ryu Sakurai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cheng Gong Desheng!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Skip Squint and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Desheng is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Sakurai.
Desheng is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sakurai fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Desheng shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Sakurai is trying to escape the mount.
Desheng unloads with some shots from mount but Sakurai bucks and avoids them well.
Sakurai is trying to reverse the position but instead Desheng has taken his back - oops!
Desheng throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Sakurai tries to roll but Desheng sticks to his back.
Sakurai just trying to survive but Desheng is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Desheng looking for the RNC.
Desheng looking for the choke but no joy.
Desheng looking for the RNC.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakurai has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Sakurai has hold of Desheng's arm. He needs to escape this position sooner or later but for now he's happy enough to control the position and prevent the submission attempts.
Sakurai rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Sakurai is looking for a sweep. Desheng is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Desheng is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Desheng throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sakurai is trying to control but can't.
Sakurai controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Desheng is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Desheng looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sakurai is defending against the submission attempts here by Desheng.
Sakurai is looking to control Desheng's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sakurai avoid being mounted?
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Desheng gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sakurai.
Desheng with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Desheng misses with a looping right.
Desheng moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Desheng fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sakurai avoids it really well and circles away.
Sakurai throws a right hand that Desheng ducks under and follows up with a left that Desheng also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakurai gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Desheng is in close to Sakurai's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sakurai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Desheng won't allow Sakurai to sweep him here.
Sakurai pulls Desheng in close to prevent any damage.
Sakurai wants to sweep but no luck.
Sakurai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Desheng is fighting to break Sakurai's control of his arms but Sakurai is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sakurai keeping full guard, as Desheng tries to pass.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Desheng tries to clinch up but Sakurai circles away and keeps his distance.
Sakurai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Desheng is looking to clinch.
Desheng gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sakurai looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Desheng utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Desheng tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sakurai tries to circle away but Desheng has him pinned against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Desheng.
A short right from Desheng.
Desheng wants a takedown but no success here.
Ryu Sakurai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cheng Gong Desheng.
Desheng jumps guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Desheng keeping moving, preventing Sakurai from controlling successfully.
Sakurai is looking to stand up but Desheng won't let him.
Sakurai stays in close to Desheng's body and controls the position.
Sakurai has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sakurai trying to control the position from guard on top but Desheng is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sakurai avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cheng Gong Desheng dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Desheng looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sakurai is fending him off so far but Desheng persists. Nope, Sakurai circles away and we're back to standing.
Sakurai takes a jab right on the kisser.
Desheng shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sakurai sprawls well. Sakurai wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Desheng gets slowly back to his feet.
Cheng Gong Desheng seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Desheng moves in looking to clinch but Sakurai pushes him off.
Sakurai misses with a two punch combination.
Ryu Sakurai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice shot lands for Sakurai.
Desheng tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Desheng closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sakurai to the mat! Sakurai manages to get full guard.
Desheng has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Desheng slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Desheng thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Desheng is breathing heavily.
Sakurai pushes Desheng away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Desheng gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Sakurai's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sakurai on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sakurai tries to get out of the position.
Sakurai tries to escape but Desheng is in control.
Sakurai defending against the ground and pound.
Desheng working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Desheng looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sakurai digs a good hook to Desheng's body.
Sakurai tries to bum rush Desheng with a series of wild strikes but Desheng uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two 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.
Desheng tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sakurai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sakurai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Desheng misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ryu Sakurai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cheng Gong Desheng.
Desheng avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sakurai takes a swing at Desheng's ribcage but misses.
Desheng tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Desheng takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sakurai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Desheng takes a jab right on the kisser.
Desheng slips a jab from Sakurai.
Sakurai with a hook.
Desheng has managed to clinch.
Sakurai is trying to force a seperation but Desheng has the dominant position.
Sakurai wants to get back to striking at distance but Desheng won't allow it.
Sakurai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sakurai wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Desheng has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Desheng to work.
A right handed body shot lands from Desheng.
Sakurai tries to break free but Desheng pushes him back against the cage.
Sakurai is trying to break the clinch but Desheng has him pressed against the cage.
Desheng misses with a body punch.
Sakurai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Desheng has a takedown stuffed.
Sakurai fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice takedown defense from Sakurai. No joy for Desheng on that attempt.
The fighters circling - Sakurai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sakurai misses with a wild body shot.
Sakurai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Desheng.
Desheng tries to clinch but Sakurai is having none of it.
Desheng fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Desheng dodges the punch combination from Sakurai.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sakurai with a nice cross.
Sakurai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sakurai lands the left hand.
Sakurai bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Desheng's head backwards.
Sakurai scores with a one two! Desheng had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Desheng misses with a looping right.
Nice takedown defense from Sakurai. No joy for Desheng on that attempt.
Sakurai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A big right from Desheng misses.
Sakurai misses with the combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Desheng fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sakurai avoids it really well and circles away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sakurai.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ryu Sakurai will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Desheng is looking to clinch but Sakurai is avoiding it.
Desheng keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Desheng gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Desheng wants to clinch up but Sakurai keeps it at a distance.
Desheng looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sakurai is fending him off so far but Desheng persists. Nope, Sakurai circles away and we're back to standing.
Sakurai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Desheng.
Desheng closes the distance and clinches up with Sakurai, looking for a takedown. Desheng pushes Sakurai against the cage but Sakurai circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Desheng wants to clinch up but Sakurai keeps it at a distance.
Sakurai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sakurai throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Desheng tries to clinch but Sakurai is having none of it.
Sakurai lands a nice hook to Desheng's body. Desheng takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakurai lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Desheng backs up against the cage.
Sakurai keeps the fight on the outside.
Desheng takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Desheng tries to close the distance and clinch but Sakurai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Desheng tries to close the distance and clinch but Sakurai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sakurai scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Desheng changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sakurai tries to avoid it but Desheng manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sakurai to the ground. Sakurai escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ryu Sakurai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cheng Gong Desheng.
Desheng throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sakurai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice cross by Sakurai.
Sakurai connects with a single shot there.
Sakurai defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Desheng.
Sakurai scores with a one two! Desheng had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sakurai lands with a good body shot.
Desheng takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Desheng walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sakurai lands a jab to Desheng's midsection.
Sakurai misses with a few strikes there.
Sakurai connects with a good right hand that stumbles Desheng. Desheng circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sakurai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Desheng moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sakurai tests Desheng's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Desheng has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sakurai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Desheng tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakurai just misses with a punch to the body.
Sakurai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Desheng looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sakurai lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sakurai.
Sakurai swinging wildly here.
Desheng shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sakurai pinned against the cage. Sakurai gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Desheng shoots in but no luck this time.
Sakurai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Desheng shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sakurai but Sakurai pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sakurai scores with a body shot.
Sakurai fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Desheng on the side of the head.
Sakurai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakurai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Desheng tries to close the distance and clinch but Sakurai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sakurai lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Desheng shoots in but no luck this time.
Sakurai lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sakurai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sakurai takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sakurai closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sakurai lands a body shot.
Sakurai jabs at Desheng's body.
Sakurai swinging wildly here.
Sakurai thows a body shot but no joy.
Desheng throws a looping overhand right but Sakurai ducks down to avoid it.
Desheng throws a shot from downtown. Sakurai moves away and avoids it.
Sakurai throws a nice looking combination but Desheng bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakurai misses the shot to the body.
Sakurai misses with a body shot.
Sakurai throws a series of punches but Desheng moves out of range.
Sakurai misses with a few strikes there.
Sakurai scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Desheng doesn't manage to clinch there - Sakurai circles away.
Desheng has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Desheng there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sakurai swings for the body but Desheng moves out of range.
Desheng fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sakurai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Desheng tries to clinch up but Sakurai circles away and keeps his distance.
Desheng is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sakurai.
Desheng wants to clinch up but Sakurai keeps it at a distance.
Sakurai tries to bum rush Desheng with a series of wild strikes but Desheng uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryu Sakurai showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sakurai has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ryu Sakurai!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Les Stroud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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285 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Les Stroud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, John Green!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Winston Howard and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stroud lands a jab-cross combination.
Green shoots in for a double leg but Stroud sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Green throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stroud on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stroud will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stroud gets a clinch.
Stroud is trying to break free.
Stroud working hard to break the clinch.
Stroud tries to circle away but Green has him pinned against the cage.
Stroud wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Green keeps control of Stroud as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stroud lands a hook that snaps the head of Green backwards.
Stroud manages to break the clinch.
Stroud defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Green.
Stroud closes the distance and clinches.
Green prevents Stroud from breaking the clinch.
Stroud lands a body punch.
Green looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stroud is trying to force a seperation but Green has the dominant position.
Green can't find room to land a body shot as Stroud controls the action.
Green wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stroud manages to break the clinch.
Stroud scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stroud scores with a decent looking hook.
Stroud lands a nice shot that snaps Green's head back.
Stroud misses with the combination.
Green dives in and grabs Stroud's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stroud pushes down on Green's head and hops out.
Les Stroud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Green.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroud moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Stroud's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stroud breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Green closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Stroud did well to prevent Green getting side control.
Stroud actively working from the bottom here.
Stroud looks like he's trying to stand up.
Stroud gets full guard.
Stroud had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Green defends it easily.
Stroud working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Green doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Green manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stroud wants to stand but Green is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stroud keeping moving, preventing Green from controlling successfully.
Green wants to pass the guard but Stroud is keeping the position.
Stroud looking for subs off his back but Green has passed one foot through into half guard.
Stroud is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stroud looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Green tries to clinch
and Stroud counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Stroud is trying to break the clinch but Green is controlling him.
Green wants a takedown.
Green has Stroud pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stroud manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Stroud blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stroud lands with a light punch inside.
Green is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Green working aggressively here.
Stroud content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Green gets through Stroud's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stroud tries to circle away but Green has him pinned against the cage.
The referee calls for Stroud to work.
Stroud lands with a short shot to the head.
Green escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stroud throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Green on the side of the head.
Stroud just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stroud throws a series of punches but Green moves out of range.
Green throws a push kick but Stroud slaps the foot to one side.
Green lands an overhand right.
John Green seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Green looks for a takedown but Stroud sprawls well.
Green wants to clinch.
Les Stroud is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Green tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stroud swivels and escapes.
Stroud swinging wildly here.
Green shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stroud as he avoids it easily.
Green wants to clinch up but Stroud keeps it at a distance.
Nice straight punches there by Stroud. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stroud.
Stroud lands with a hook. Green tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stroud throws a series of punches but Green moves out of range.
Stroud takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Green bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stroud tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Les Stroud dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Stroud displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Green takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Green dodges the punch combination from Stroud.
Stroud dips to his left and cracks Green with an uppercut!
Stroud connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Green momentarily.
Stroud throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Green on the side of the head.
Green shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stroud as he avoids it easily.
Stroud lands a really nice looking cross but Green seems unphased.
Stroud jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Green tries to move into range but Stroud moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stroud stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
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!
The fight stays on the outside here - Green looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Green misses with a few strikes there.
Green is breathing heavily.
Stroud lands a left and a right that send Green crashing to the mat, dazed. Stroud thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Green is rocked!
Stroud is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Stroud cracks Green on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Green falls backwards against the cage. Stroud follows up with more strikes that drop Green to his knees. Stroud keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Green! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Les Stroud!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kos Pellegrino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Newsome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pellegrino comes into the arena with Nas - Hate Me Now blaring out of the sound system. Damien Newsome told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kos Pellegrino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Damien Newsome!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Hugh Johnson and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pellegrino dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Newsome. That did some damage!
Newsome will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pellegrino stuffs the takedown attempt from Newsome. Newsome gets slowly back to his feet.
Newsome fails with a takedown attempt.
Kos Pellegrino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Newsome.
Pellegrino defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Newsome.
Newsome drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Newsome working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Newsome looks gassed!
Newsome working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newsome tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Newsome is trying to get an arm triangle but Pellegrino is defending well.
Pellegrino is looking to regain half guard here but Newsome keeps moving and retains side control.
Newsome wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pellegrino, who protects the arm well.
Pellegrino is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Newsome is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Newsome is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pellegrino knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Newsome tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Newsome has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pellegrino wants to control but Newsome postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Newsome working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newsome in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Pellegrino misses with a strike from the bottom.
Newsome looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Newsome is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pellegrino is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pellegrino throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Pellegrino buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pellegrino is looking to slow Newsome down with leg kicks.
Pellegrino lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Newsome circles away quickly and effectively.
Newsome tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pellegrino lands a big head kick that sends Newsome tumbling to the mat! Pellegrino takes a step backwards and waves Newsome back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Newsome is rocked!
It looks like Damien Newsome has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pellegrino tries to clinch up but Newsome circles away and keeps his distance.
Newsome is still on wobbly legs! Can Pellegrino finish him?
Pellegrino gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stalling in the clinch from Pellegrino.
Newsome seems to have recovered his senses.
Pellegrino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pellegrino has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Newsome finds it's way round the side to connect with Pellegrino's head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pellegrino looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pellegrino tries to clinch up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Newsome is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pellegrino sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pellegrino lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Newsome has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Newsome and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Newsome shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kos Pellegrino dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Damien Newsome's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Newsome avoids the head kick by Pellegrino.
Horrible takedown by Newsome or perhaps it was just good defense by Pellegrino which made him look bad.
Newsome closes the distance and clinches up with Pellegrino, looking for a takedown. Newsome pushes Pellegrino against the cage but Pellegrino circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Newsome swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Newsome looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kos Pellegrino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Newsome.
Pellegrino lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Damien Newsome is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Newsome swats away the attempt to clinch by Pellegrino.
Newsome tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pellegrino pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Newsome tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pellegrino throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Newsome tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Newsome is breathing heavily.
Pellegrino scores with a crisp jab that stopped Newsome in his tracks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pellegrino connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pellegrino throws a body kick that misses.
Pellegrino displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Newsome.
Newsome circles away from the clinch attempt.
Damien Newsome seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pellegrino connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pellegrino clinches up against the cage.
Pellegrino trying to control the position but instead, Newsome has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pellegrino into the cage.
Newsome's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Newsome tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pellegrino just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pellegrino tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Newsome avoids it.
Newsome tries to pull guard but Pellegrino won't allow it.
Pellegrino tries a knee to the head but Newsome blocks it.
Newsome has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pellegrino avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pellegrino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Newsome fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Newsome keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pellegrino has managed to clinch.
Pellegrino unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Pellegrino tries to land a knee to the head but Newsome blocks with his arms.
Newsome takes an elbow to the temple.
Pellegrino crunches a lovely knee into Newsome's ribcage.
Pellegrino lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Pellegrino effectively controlling the action here.
Pellegrino breaks from the clinch.
Newsome checks the leg kick nicely there.
Some bone on bone action there as Newsome checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Newsome fails with a takedown attempt.
Pellegrino throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pellegrino scoring well with a low kick there.
Pellegrino forces Newsome back against the cage and clinches.
Pellegrino prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newsome takes a knee to the side of the body.
Newsome tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pellegrino smiles and moves away.
Pellegrino connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pellegrino moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pellegrino defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Newsome.
Pellegrino with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Newsome swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pellegrino counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Pellegrino clinches up with Newsome and pushes him back against the cage.
Newsome being controlled against the cage.
Newsome ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Newsome no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Newsome is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pellegrino has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Newsome is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pellegrino is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newsome has an active guard here but Pellegrino has managed to pass into half guard.
Newsome is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pellegrino pulls his head out easily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pellegrino lands a nice short elbow.
Newsome is looking for a sweep. Pellegrino is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pellegrino keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Newsome throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Newsome actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kos Pellegrino dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Damien Newsome's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Pellegrino throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pellegrino tries to clinch up.
Pellegrino lands a high kick!
Pellegrino throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pellegrino lands a big head kick that sends Newsome tumbling to the mat! Pellegrino takes a step backwards and waves Newsome back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Pellegrino gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Newsome fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pellegrino is struggling to control the position.
Pellegrino prevents Newsome from breaking the clinch.
Newsome is working for takedown but Pellegrino is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pellegrino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Good work by Newsome as he checks the leg kick.
Pellegrino keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kos Pellegrino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Newsome.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pellegrino buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pellegrino.
Newsome shoots in for a takedown but Pellegrino shows good takedown defense.
Pellegrino lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pellegrino is looking to clinch but Newsome is avoiding it.
Newsome shoots in and drives through. Pellegrino sprawls well.
Pellegrino lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pellegrino drives through and clinches with Newsome against the cage.
Pellegrino breaks from the clinch.
Newsome swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pellegrino counters with a big head kick but Newsome shrugs it off.
Pellegrino fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pellegrino takes the fight into the clinch.
Newsome is working for takedown but Pellegrino is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pellegrino stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Newsome tries to pull guard but Pellegrino holds him up against the cage and eventually Newsome drops back down to his feet.
Pellegrino content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Damien Newsome has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pellegrino comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Newsome wants to break free but Pellegrino has control.
Newsome can't get the takedown.
Pellegrino landing knees to the body.
Pellegrino gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pellegrino landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Pellegrino is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Newsome tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pellegrino just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pellegrino breaks from the clinch.
Newsome is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pellegrino sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pellegrino defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Newsome.
Newsome has his takedown stuffed
and Pellegrino counters with a nice low kick that buckles Newsome's knee momentarily.
Pellegrino feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Newsome's calf.
Pellegrino lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Newsome fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newsome shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pellegrino pinned against the cage. Pellegrino gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pellegrino moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kos Pellegrino is winning the standup battle so far.
Pellegrino misses with a head kick.
Newsome looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Newsome swats away the attempt to clinch by Pellegrino.
Pellegrino is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Newsome shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pellegrino sprawls well. Pellegrino wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Newsome gets slowly back to his feet.
Pellegrino throws and low kick but Newsome moves out of range easily.
That's four 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.
Newsome avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A big left from Newsome misses.
Pellegrino tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Newsome paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pellegrino wants to clinch.
Newsome closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pellegrino did well to prevent Newsome getting side control.
Newsome is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Newsome seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pellegrino wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kos Pellegrino showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pellegrino, 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:26
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kos Pellegrino!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Douglas Qwasnatmetaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hanzo Chiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Qwasnatmetaker kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Prodigy - Smack my bitch up. The crowd seem to be enjoying Chiba's choice of entrance music: Bodies. Douglas Qwasnatmetaker could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Hanzo Chiba's chin.
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185 lbs
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177 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Douglas Qwasnatmetaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hanzo Chiba!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Damien Edna and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Qwasnatmetaker throws a right hand that Chiba ducks under and follows up with a left that Chiba also avoids with ease.
Qwasnatmetaker lands a right hook to the body.
Chiba looks for a takedown but Qwasnatmetaker sprawls well.
Chiba gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Qwasnatmetaker.
Chiba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chiba seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Qwasnatmetaker shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Chiba is backing up but Qwasnatmetaker catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Chiba covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Qwasnatmetaker Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Douglas Qwasnatmetaker!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Rae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Rae!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nate Walker!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Steve Erwin and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker tries for a takedown but Rae sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice body kick from Rae.
Walker tries for a takedown but Rae sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rae has managed to clinch.
Walker fails to pull the fight into his guard.
James Rae has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Walker.
Walker gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Rae regains guard.
Walker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Walker postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rae is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Walker, into his guard.
Walker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Walker working for a triangle but Rae defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rae stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Walker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Walker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rae is aware though and is defending well.
Rae stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Walker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Walker 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.
Walker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rae is aware though and is defending well.
Walker looks gassed!
Rae throwing strikes from guard but Walker blocks nicely.
Rae looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rae thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rae is posturing up here but Walker has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Rae tries to roll out but it's too tight and Rae has to tap! Slick submission there by Walker!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nate Walker!
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