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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Christ (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bo Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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148 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Good kicks
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jesus Christ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bo Banks!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Summer Carpenter and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Christ misses.
Banks lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Christ misses with a body shot.
Christ fails to land with a series of punches.
Christ could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Christ tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Banks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Banks pushes Christ away with a front kick.
Banks throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Banks lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Christ misses the shot to the body.
Christ digs a good hook to Banks's body.
Banks feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Christ's calf.
Christ is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks ducks under a wild hook from Christ.
Good leg kick by Banks there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Banks thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Christ if he has to take too many more of those.
Christ uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Banks.
Jesus Christ seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christ on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Banks. Banks obviously looking to wear him down.
Christ tries to bum rush Banks with a series of wild strikes but Banks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Banks, right into the meat.
Banks lands with a kick to the ribs.
Banks scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banks pushes Christ away with a front kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christ takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Banks buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Banks cracks the inside of Christ's front leg.
Banks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Banks lands a nice leg kick that just misses Christ's sensitive parts.
Christ uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Banks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Banks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Banks.
Nice body kick there by Banks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christ steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Banks.
Nice body kick there by Banks.
Christ will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Banks lands with a nice body kick.
Banks thuds his shin into the meat of Christ's side.
Banks thumps Christ with a low kick.
Banks dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Christ. That did some damage!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banks lands a nice looking body kick.
Banks throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Banks lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Banks thuds his shin into the meat of Christ's side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christ on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Banks moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Banks scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Banks scores with a kick to the body.
Banks lands a front kick.
Banks lands with a nice body kick.
Banks scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Banks scores with a leg kick.
Christ on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Banks fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Banks dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Banks scoring well with a low kick there.
Banks turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Christ misses with an uppercut.
Christ misses with a series of wild punches.
Banks thumps Christ with a low kick.
Banks throws a leg kick which misses Christ's front leg but catches the back leg as Christ tries to avoid it.
Banks lands a nice leg kick that just misses Christ's sensitive parts.
A good leg kick by Banks.
Banks lands a front kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Banks listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Banks lands with a thumping leg kick.
Crunch! Banks slams his shin into Christ's torso.
Banks connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banks is looking to slow Christ down with leg kicks.
Banks scoring well with a low kick there.
A slapping body kick lands there for Banks.
Banks connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Christ tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks throws a nice inside leg kick.
Banks fakes the leg kick and cracks Christ in the body.
Banks lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A good leg kick by Banks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Banks.
Banks buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Banks - that will leave a mark!
A nice leg kick lands there from Banks.
Christ takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christ on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Banks. Banks obviously looking to wear him down.
Jesus Christ is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Banks lands a nice leg kick that just misses Christ's sensitive parts.
Banks scores with a jab to the body.
Banks with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Banks connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Banks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Banks misses.
Banks thows a body kick. Christ tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Banks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banks buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banks scores with a spinning back kick!
Banks delivers a nice body kick.
Crunch! Banks slams his shin into Christ's torso.
Banks lands a nice leg kick that just misses Christ's sensitive parts.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Banks.
Banks throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Crunch! Banks slams his shin into Christ's torso.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Christ stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Banks.
Banks looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Banks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Christ's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Banks turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Banks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Christ.
Christ misses with the combination.
Christ on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Banks moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Banks lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Christ throws a hook but Banks avoids it easily.
Banks scores with a nice body kick.
Christ walks forward, straight into a front kick from Banks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Banks there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Banks throws a big shot that misses.
Banks feints and then cracks Christ's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Christ down.
Christ stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Banks.
A good leg kick by Banks.
Banks cracks the inside of Christ's front leg.
Banks moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Banks.
Banks lands a nice leg kick that just misses Christ's sensitive parts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A solid body kick from Banks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Christ.
Banks moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Banks buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Banks.
Jesus Christ has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Banks connects with a solid leg kick.
Banks scoring well with a low kick there.
Banks scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Banks looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Banks throws a nice outside leg kick.
Christ is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Banks.
Banks throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Banks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Christ.
A decent looking cross lands there for Banks.
Good leg kick by Banks there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Christ steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Banks. That one must have hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banks buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Banks scores with a leg kick.
Bo Banks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banks lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Banks scores with a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Banks.
Banks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Banks scoring well with a low kick there.
Banks scores with a leg kick.
Christ on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Banks. Banks obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Banks cracks the inside of Christ's front leg.
Christ swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Banks lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bo Banks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Banks has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 24:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 24:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bo Banks!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bitis Gabonica (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Licky Tongue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bitis Gabonica has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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300 lbs
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266 lbs
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Basic striking
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bitis Gabonica!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Licky Tongue!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Summer Carpenter and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gabonica shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tongue pinned against the cage. Tongue gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gabonica tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tongue swivels and escapes.
Gabonica closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gabonica lands in his opponent's guard.
Tongue escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gabonica gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tongue throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gabonica pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tongue is keeping the position for now.
Gabonica has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gabonica content to stall in guard here.
Tongue keeping full guard, as Gabonica tries to pass.
Gabonica 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.
Tongue is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gabonica controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gabonica tries to free his leg and advance position but Tongue is retaining full guard.
Tongue throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gabonica looking to pass the guard.
Gabonica controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gabonica avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tongue being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tongue working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gabonica doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gabonica manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Tongue working for a triangle but Gabonica defends it easily.
Gabonica stays in close to Tongue's body and controls the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Bitis Gabonica.
Tongue gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tongue looking for a guillotine here but Gabonica defends easily.
Gabonica stays in close to Tongue's body and controls the position.
Gabonica avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gabonica passes into half guard.
Gabonica performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Tongue is looking for a sweep. Gabonica is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, if Gabonica is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Gabonica could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Bitis Gabonica.
Gabonica fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bitis Gabonica. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gabonica shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tongue sprawls well. Tongue wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gabonica gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gabonica shoots in and drives through. Tongue sprawls well.
Tongue slaps away a takedown attempt from Gabonica, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tongue. Gabonica does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gabonica throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tongue's waist but Tongue gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gabonica off to one side.
Gabonica fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tongue avoids it really well and circles away.
Gabonica fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tongue throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gabonica fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tongue tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gabonica paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gabonica is defended easily by Tongue.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Licky Tongue will probably get the nod.
That's time! Gabonica's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gabonica shoots in for a double leg but Tongue sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gabonica shoots in for a takedown but Tongue shows good takedown defense.
Tongue shoots for a double leg takedown but Gabonica sprawls well. He's pushed Tongue's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gabonica shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tongue but Tongue pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bitis Gabonica. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tongue tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gabonica paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tongue leaves Gabonica with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tongue ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gabonica with a poor takedown
and Tongue counters with a straight right hand.
Gabonica looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tongue with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tongue dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tongue dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tongue has a takedown stuffed.
Tongue scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tongue cracks Gabonica with an open hand slap.
Tongue fails with an attempt to clinch.
A shot to the liver by Tongue. Beautiful body shot.
Tongue scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tongue with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gabonica takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gabonica takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tongue works Gabonica's body with a nice hook.
Tongue lands a slapping body shot.
Tongue wants to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tongue. Gabonica does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bitis Gabonica seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tongue just misses with a punch to the body.
Gabonica throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tongue's waist but Tongue gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gabonica off to one side.
Tongue digs a good hook to Gabonica's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tongue comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tongue cracks a nice hook into Gabonica's ribs.
Tongue tries to clinch up but Gabonica circles away and keeps his distance.
Tongue misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tongue lands a jab to the head.
Tongue is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gabonica rather than just go for the knockout.
Tongue fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tongue has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good shot there by Tongue.
Gabonica shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tongue manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Tongue looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gabonica sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tongue working for a triangle but Gabonica defends it easily.
Tongue looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gabonica tries to free his leg and advance position but Tongue is retaining full guard.
Gabonica sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tongue working for a triangle but Gabonica defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gabonica slips nicely into half guard.
Still in half guard, Gabonica seems content to control.
Gabonica's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Tongue is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gabonica pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gabonica performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Bitis Gabonica.
Tongue leaves Gabonica with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tongue scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gabonica with a poor takedown
and Tongue makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tongue misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gabonica.
Gabonica stuffs the takedown attempt from Tongue. Tongue gets slowly back to his feet.
Gabonica takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tongue comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gabonica takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gabonica takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Licky Tongue showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Gabonica's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Tongue scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gabonica avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tongue throws a shot to the body.
Tongue ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gabonica moves away.
Tongue fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tongue throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tongue tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gabonica swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tongue fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tongue shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tongue showed some decent athleticism there.
Tongue is working for a kimura but Gabonica is defending it quite comfortably.
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!
Tongue is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gabonica has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gabonica is looking for a sweep. Tongue is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tongue is looking for a kimura here.
Gabonica is looking to improve his position.
Gabonica trying to control here.
Gabonica keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Tongue thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gabonica controlling the position for now.
Gabonica wants to improve his position but Tongue is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gabonica shoots in and drives through. Tongue sprawls well.
Gabonica fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tongue cracks a nice hook into Gabonica's ribs.
Gabonica throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tongue's waist but Tongue gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gabonica off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bitis Gabonica. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gabonica gets a takedown into half guard.
Tongue is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gabonica pulls his head out easily.
Gabonica is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Tongue tries to get to full guard but Gabonica has control of the leg.
Gabonica trying to control the action but Tongue is working from the bottom.
Tongue is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gabonica pulls his head out easily.
Licky Tongue is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tongue trying to control but Gabonica postures up.
Gabonica performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Bitis Gabonica.
Tongue shoots in but Gabonica avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tongue fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gabonica shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tongue is trying to defend but Gabonica finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tongue is trying to maintain the position but Gabonica is very close to passing his half guard.
Gabonica stalling.
Licky Tongue has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gabonica has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gabonica is thwarting Tongue's attempts to control the position.
Gabonica stalling.
Tongue is looking to control Gabonica's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tongue avoid being mounted?
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bitis Gabonica has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tongue is trying to maintain the position but Gabonica is very close to passing his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Licky Tongue comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tongue winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 26:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Licky Tongue!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sweyn Forkbeard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrea Hermias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hermias has chosen Gang Starr - Code Of The Streets as his entrance music. Sweyn Forkbeard has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sweyn Forkbeard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andrea Hermias!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Winston Howard and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hermias chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Forkbeard can pounce on him.
Forkbeard lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Forkbeard misses with a head kick.
Hermias shoots in for a double leg but Forkbeard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Forkbeard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hermias closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Forkbeard did well to prevent Hermias getting side control.
Forkbeard trying to control here.
Hermias in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Forkbeard tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Hermias!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Andrea Hermias!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dan Bradford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corallus Hortulanus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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149 lbs
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156 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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Dangerous knees
Solid chin |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dan Bradford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Corallus Hortulanus!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Skip Squint and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hortulanus is looking to clinch.
Bradford shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hortulanus as he avoids it easily.
Hortulanus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hortulanus wants to clinch up but Bradford keeps it at a distance.
Hortulanus takes the fight into the clinch.
Hortulanus throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Bradford's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hortulanus landing knees to the head.
It looks like Dan Bradford has been cut.
Hortulanus tries to land a knee to the head but Bradford blocks with his arms.
Hortulanus tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hortulanus looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hortulanus prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hortulanus putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bradford in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bradford takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bradford takes an elbow to the temple.
Bradford takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hortulanus throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hortulanus with a knee to the head.
Bradford tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Bradford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hortulanus looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bradford tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hortulanus connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bradford's face.
Hortulanus scores with a knee to the head.
Hortulanus using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bradford has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hortulanus looks gassed!
Hortulanus misses with a knee to the head.
Hortulanus throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bradford can't get the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hortulanus lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hortulanus connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bradford's face.
Bradford wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hortulanus throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bradford is trying to force a seperation but Hortulanus has the dominant position.
Hortulanus using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bradford has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hortulanus prevents the takedown attempt.
Bradford tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hortulanus misses with a knee to the head.
Bradford lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hortulanus misses with a knee strike.
Hortulanus tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bradford is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hortulanus pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hortulanus tries a knee to the head but Bradford blocks it.
Bradford tries to score a body lock takedown but Hortulanus shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bradford blocks an elbow strike.
Hortulanus tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hortulanus tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bradford jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hortulanus walks away with a smile on his face. Bradford gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hortulanus closes the distance and clinches.
Bradford is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hortulanus pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hortulanus lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hortulanus tries to land a knee to the head but Bradford blocks with his arms.
Bradford throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradford changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hortulanus fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bradford circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hortulanus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bradford swats away the attempt to clinch by Hortulanus.
Bradford misses with a low kick.
Hortulanus tries to clinch up.
Bradford keeps the fight on the outside.
Hortulanus instigates a clinch.
Hortulanus landing knees to the head.
Hortulanus lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hortulanus tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hortulanus with a knee to the head.
Bradford jumps guard and drags Hortulanus to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradford is trying to control the position but Hortulanus postures up.
Bradford is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hortulanus postures up.
Bradford has his foot on Hortulanus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hortulanus works his way back into a safe position though.
Bradford is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hortulanus is aware though and is defending well.
Hortulanus tries to stand but Bradford is controlling from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bradford keeping moving, preventing Hortulanus from controlling successfully.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bradford fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hortulanus clinches up against the cage.
Hortulanus lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bradford avoids the elbow strike from Hortulanus, against the cage.
Hortulanus lands a knee to the head.
Hortulanus connects with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corallus Hortulanus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dan Bradford's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hortulanus wants to clinch.
Hortulanus moves in looking to clinch but Bradford pushes him off.
Bradford misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hortulanus tries to clinch up but Bradford circles away and keeps his distance.
Hortulanus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hortulanus tries to clinch there but Bradford circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hortulanus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bradford paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hortulanus tries to clinch but Bradford moves out of range.
Hortulanus tries to clinch up but Bradford circles away and keeps his distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hortulanus clinches up against the cage.
Bradford is looking to control Hortulanus's arms but Hortulanus gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bradford has his back to the cage.
Hortulanus lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hortulanus prevents the takedown attempt.
Bradford has Hortulanus pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hortulanus manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Bradford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hortulanus throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hortulanus comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hortulanus landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hortulanus gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hortulanus creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bradford's defenses.
Bradford takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hortulanus lands a damaging elbow.
Hortulanus lands an elbow inside that Bradford shrugs off.
Bradford is trying to drag Hortulanus to the mat but Hortulanus just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A knee to the head by Hortulanus.
Hortulanus lands an elbow that stopped Bradford in his tracks for a moment.
Hortulanus lands a knee to the head.
Bradford avoids the elbow strike from Hortulanus, against the cage.
Hortulanus connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bradford's face.
Bradford blocks the elbow strike.
Hortulanus connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bradford's face.
Hortulanus creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bradford has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A knee to the head by Hortulanus.
Hortulanus connects with a knee to the head.
Hortulanus tries to land a knee to the head but Bradford blocks with his arms.
Bradford blocks an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradford is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hortulanus can't fight it off and eventually Bradford manages to take the fight to the floor. Hortulanus looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hortulanus wants to sweep here but Bradford controlling him for the moment.
Hortulanus wants to stand up but Bradford is controlling him.
Bradford wants to pass the guard but Hortulanus is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradford wants to control from the top but Hortulanus keeps moving.
Bradford is really struggling to control Hortulanus but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Bradford wanted to stand there but Hortulanus had control of the position.
Hortulanus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bradford. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bradford trying to control the position from guard on top but Hortulanus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bradford pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hortulanus is keeping the position for now.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hortulanus tries to clinch up but Bradford circles away and keeps his distance.
Hortulanus closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bradford looking for a takedown.
Hortulanus landing knees to the head.
Bradford takes an elbow to the temple.
Hortulanus scores with a knee to the head.
Hortulanus with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Hortulanus.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corallus Hortulanus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dan Bradford's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Hortulanus blocks a head kick by Bradford.
Hortulanus tries to clinch but Bradford moves out of range.
Hortulanus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bradford swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hortulanus wants to clinch.
Hortulanus has closed the distance and engaged Bradford in a clinch.
Bradford takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hortulanus lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hortulanus landing knees to the head.
Bradford wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hortulanus has him pressed against the cage.
Hortulanus misses with an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hortulanus lands a knee to the head.
Bradford tries to score a body lock takedown but Hortulanus shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hortulanus tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bradford tries to break the clinch but Hortulanus is controlling the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hortulanus just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bradford's brow.
Hortulanus connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bradford's face.
Hortulanus throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hortulanus putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bradford in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hortulanus throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bradford blocks it with crossed arms.
Hortulanus using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bradford has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bradford has clasped his hands together around Hortulanus's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Bradford is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hortulanus is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hortulanus taking punishment in the form of punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bradford decides to stand up, so the ref orders Hortulanus to his feet.
Hortulanus rushes Bradford and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hortulanus landing knees to the head.
Hortulanus connects with a knee to the head.
Hortulanus gets underhooks to prevent Bradford's takedown attempt.
Bradford blocks an elbow strike.
Hortulanus lands a good knee to the midsection. Bradford won't want to take too many of those.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hortulanus obliges.
Hortulanus lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hortulanus tries to land a knee to the head but Bradford blocks with his arms.
Hortulanus landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bradford throws a head punch that misses.
Hortulanus scores with a knee to the head.
Hortulanus lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hortulanus creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bradford's defenses.
Hortulanus with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bradford lands with a light punch inside.
Bradford goes for a takedown attempt but Hortulanus pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Bradford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hortulanus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bradford, pushing him back against the cage.
Bradford avoids the elbow strike from Hortulanus, against the cage.
Hortulanus lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hortulanus lands a nice knee to the body.
Hortulanus creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bradford's defenses.
Bradford drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hortulanus lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bradford avoids a wild elbow strike from Hortulanus.
Hortulanus tries to land a knee to the head but Bradford blocks with his arms.
Bradford working hard to break the clinch.
Hortulanus with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hortulanus tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hortulanus tries a knee to the head but Bradford blocks it.
Hortulanus landing knees to the head.
Hortulanus throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bradford blocks it with crossed arms.
Corallus Hortulanus seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hortulanus throws an elbow but it misses.
Hortulanus with an attempt at a knee that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hortulanus throws an elbow but misses.
Dan Bradford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hortulanus crunches a lovely knee into Bradford's ribcage.
Nice elbow from Hortulanus.
Hortulanus stops a takedown attempt from Bradford.
Hortulanus pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hortulanus scores with a knee to the head.
Hortulanus using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bradford has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bradford wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hortulanus tries to land a knee to the head but Bradford blocks with his arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hortulanus lands a nice elbow.
Bradford wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hortulanus landing knees to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hortulanus throws an elbow but misses.
Hortulanus tries a knee to the head but Bradford blocks it.
Hortulanus connects with a knee to the head.
Hortulanus creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hortulanus connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bradford's face.
Hortulanus tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hortulanus throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hortulanus landing knees to the head.
Hortulanus tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bradford takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hortulanus throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hortulanus throws an elbow but misses.
Hortulanus landing knees to the head.
Hortulanus tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bradford is trying to drag Hortulanus to the mat but Hortulanus just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bradford tries a body shot but Hortulanus blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hortulanus landing knees to the head.
Hortulanus gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bradford.
Corallus Hortulanus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A knee to the head by Hortulanus.
And that's the end of the fight!
Corallus Hortulanus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hortulanus winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corallus Hortulanus!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marby Arcade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Goliath Parksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Marby Arcade has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marby Arcade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Goliath Parksson!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Summer Carpenter and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arcade lands with a hook. Parksson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
It looks like Goliath Parksson has been cut.
Parksson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Arcade looks to score with a jab to the body but Parksson is just out of range.
Parksson misses with a straight left.
Parksson walks into a jab.
Parksson missing with a left hand there. Arcade was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Arcade throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Parksson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Arcade slips a straight right by Parksson.
Arcade connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Parksson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arcade.
Parksson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Arcade tries to avoid it but Parksson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Arcade to the ground. Arcade escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Arcade waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Parksson.
Arcade scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A right-left combo lands from Arcade.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parksson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Arcade looks to land a combination but Parksson avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arcade connects with a body shot.
Marby Arcade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arcade moves in looking to clinch but Parksson pushes him off.
Parksson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Parksson circles away from the clinch attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Parksson is defended easily by Arcade.
Arcade lands with a hook. Parksson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Arcade connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Arcade slips a jab from Parksson.
Arcade tries to close the distance and clinch but Parksson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Arcade jabs Parksson right on the nose. Parksson blinks but takes it well.
Parksson tries to move into range but Arcade moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arcade tries to clinch there but Parksson circles away.
Arcade throws a good cross that connects.
Parksson slips under a jab from Arcade.
A jab lands there for Arcade.
Parksson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parksson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A lazy left from Arcade finds it's target.
Arcade cracks a nice hook into Parksson's ribs.
Arcade is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Arcade misses the target.
Arcade is looking to clinch.
Arcade scores with a body shot.
Parksson missing with a left hand there. Arcade was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Arcade is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parksson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Arcade lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Arcade.
Marby Arcade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arcade tries to clinch there but Parksson circles away.
Arcade is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Arcade scores with a hook to the body. Parksson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Arcade tests Parksson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Arcade scores with a shot to the body.
Parksson fails to land the takedown.
Marby Arcade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Goliath Parksson.
Parksson keeps the fight on the outside.
Arcade scores with the left hand. Parksson knows he should have avoided that one.
Arcade clobbers Parksson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Arcade lands a body shot.
Parksson looks gassed!
Arcade tries to close the distance and clinch but Parksson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Arcade lands a nice shot that snaps Parksson's head back.
That has opened up Goliath Parksson's cut even more.
Arcade is looking to clinch.
Arcade tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Parksson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Arcade tries to clinch up but Parksson circles away and keeps his distance.
Parksson swats away the attempt to clinch by Arcade.
Parksson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arcade.
Arcade scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Arcade doesn't manage to clinch there - Parksson circles away.
Arcade scores with a jab to the jaw.
Arcade throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Parksson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Arcade lands a nice hook to Parksson's body. Parksson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marby Arcade dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Goliath Parksson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Arcade dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Arcade swinging wildly here.
Parksson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The fight stays on the outside here - Arcade looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Arcade.
Parksson keeps the fight on the outside.
Arcade changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Arcade is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A jab lands there for Arcade.
The cut above Goliath Parksson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Parksson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Arcade fails in his attempt to clinch.
Parksson is breathing heavily.
Arcade's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Arcade duly obliges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arcade paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arcade tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Arcade doesn't manage to clinch there - Parksson circles away.
Arcade lands a slapping body shot.
Arcade keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Arcade misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Parksson looks to land a right hand but Arcade moved out of range.
Arcade throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Parksson on the side of the head.
Arcade dips to his left and cracks Parksson with an uppercut!
Parksson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Goliath Parksson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Parksson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Arcade scores with a three punch combo!
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!
Arcade tries to clinch but Parksson is having none of it.
Parksson keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arcade tries to close the distance and clinch but Parksson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Arcade is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Parksson can do to turn this around?
Arcade moves in looking to clinch but Parksson pushes him off.
Parksson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Arcade darts in and clinches Parksson up against the cage.
Arcade scores with a shoulder strike.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Goliath Parksson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Marby Arcade!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sung Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sylvester Hoodoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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196 lbs
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197 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sung Kim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sylvester Hoodoo!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Skip Squint and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoodoo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kim moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kim scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kim fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Hoodoo misses the target.
Kim dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kim fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hoodoo avoids it really well and circles away.
Hoodoo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kim counters with a shoot takedown. Hoodoo fights it but they end up in guard.
Hoodoo working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kim trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hoodoo's guard.
Hoodoo is pulling down on Kim's head. It's preventing any offense from Kim, at least for the moment.
Kim wants to stand but Hoodoo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kim wants to pass the guard but Hoodoo is keeping the position.
Hoodoo looking to control.
Kim pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hoodoo is keeping the position for now.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hoodoo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hoodoo stuffs the takedown attempt from Kim. Kim gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sung Kim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kim fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hoodoo misses with a double jab.
A head kick misses from Kim.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hoodoo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kim counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kim.
Kim with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hoodoo 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.
Kim controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hoodoo is controlling Kim's posture.
Kim controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoodoo looking for a sweep. Not yet Hoodoo, not yet.
Kim is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hoodoo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hoodoo has escaped and now he's on top!
Kim isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hoodoo stacks Kim on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Hoodoo!
Kim tries to buck Hoodoo off but Hoodoo is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kim is not content to let Hoodoo control the position.
Kim is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kim manages to get to full guard.
Hoodoo looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sung Kim dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Donk. Kim catches Hoodoo right on the button with a cross.
A nice combination there by Hoodoo.
Hoodoo throws a combination that misses
and Kim counters with a body kick that stops Hoodoo in his tracks momentarily.
Hoodoo throws a series of punches but Kim moves out of range.
Hoodoo misses with a combination
and Kim counters with a low kick, right behind Hoodoo 's knee.
Hoodoo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kim counters with a leg kick.
Hoodoo misses with a double jab
and Kim counters with a nice uppercut.
Kim fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hoodoo throws a combination. Kim tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kim shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kim throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kim drives through and clinches with Hoodoo against the cage.
Kim is working for takedown but Hoodoo is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sung Kim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kim goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hoodoo prevents it.
Hoodoo is looking to control Kim's arms but Kim gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hoodoo has his back to the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoodoo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kim fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hoodoo has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kim regains guard immediately.
Hoodoo is breathing heavily.
Kim is trying to keep Hoodoo in close.
Hoodoo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hoodoo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kim has his foot on Hoodoo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hoodoo works his way back into a safe position though.
Hoodoo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hoodoo trying to control the position from guard on top but Kim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kim trying to keep a closed guard but Hoodoo is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kim is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kim 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kim trying to keep a closed guard but Hoodoo is proving a slippery customer.
Hoodoo wants to control from the top but Kim keeps moving.
Kim looking for a guillotine here but Hoodoo defends easily.
Kim is striking from the bottom but Hoodoo uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sung Kim dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Hoodoo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hoodoo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kim counters with a body kick.
Hoodoo shoots for a double leg takedown but Kim sprawls well. He's pushed Hoodoo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hoodoo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kim counters with a one-two to the body.
Kim tries to close the distance and clinch but Hoodoo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hoodoo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kim fails with the takedown.
Kim gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hoodoo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kim 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.
Hoodoo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kim looking for a guillotine here but Hoodoo defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim wants to sweep here but Hoodoo controlling him for the moment.
Sung Kim overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kim working for a triangle but Hoodoo defends it easily.
Hoodoo wants to control from the top but Kim keeps moving.
Sylvester Hoodoo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kim is on top in guard.
Kim wants to stand but Hoodoo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kim stands up over Hoodoo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoodoo wants to sweep here but Kim controlling him for the moment.
Kim won't allow Hoodoo to get back to his feet.
Kim in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kim decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hoodoo, up you get!
Hoodoo tries to keep at a distance but Kim has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kim tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A shot in the inside from Hoodoo.
Hoodoo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kim successfully pulls guard.
Kim lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hoodoo!
Kim trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kim throwing strikes here but Hoodoo is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Sung Kim is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kim controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sung Kim showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kim 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sung Kim!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Randy Couture could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jimmy Jackson's chin.
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18
205 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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20
204 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Decent boxing
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Randy Couture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jimmy Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Skip Squint and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson scores with a jab to the head.
Couture takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No luck for Couture with that takedown attempt.
Randy Couture seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Couture sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Couture on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jackson. Jackson obviously looking to wear him down.
Couture is breathing heavily.
Jackson fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Couture out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Jimmy Jackson!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Semmy Bonjasky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jjang Shin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jjang Shin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
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136 lbs
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Semmy Bonjasky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jjang Shin!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Eliza Hachem and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonjasky cracks the inside of Shin's front leg.
Bonjasky looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bonjasky.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bonjasky - that will leave a mark!
Bonjasky lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Shin fails with a takedown attempt.
Bonjasky throws and low kick but Shin moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonjasky wants to slow Shin down by chopping away at his legs.
Bonjasky tries to land a leg kick but Shin saw it coming and moves away.
Bonjasky turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bonjasky displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shin throws out the jab.
Shin fails to land the takedown.
Shin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bonjasky sprawls well. Bonjasky wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shin gets slowly back to his feet.
Semmy Bonjasky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jjang Shin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shin blocks a head kick by Bonjasky.
Bonjasky misses with a head kick.
Shin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Shin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonjasky throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Good leg kick by Bonjasky there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bonjasky connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
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.
Shin tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bonjasky throws a nice outside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bonjasky.
Shin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bonjasky can pounce on him.
Bonjasky thumps Shin with a low kick.
Shin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Shin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bonjasky. Bonjasky obviously looking to wear him down.
Shin misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Semmy Bonjasky dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bonjasky pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bonjasky tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shin has a takedown stuffed.
Bonjasky throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bonjasky as he avoids it easily.
Shin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonjasky moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bonjasky. Bonjasky obviously looking to wear him down.
Bonjasky lands a head kick. Shin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bonjasky lands a nice looking body kick.
Shin is trying desperately to land a takedown but Bonjasky is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Shin.
Bonjasky scoring well with a low kick there.
Bonjasky looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonjasky throws a head kick but Shin moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bonjasky. That's going to slow Shin down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bonjasky.
Nice sprawl there from Bonjasky as Shin shoots in.
Semmy Bonjasky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jjang Shin.
Bonjasky defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shin.
Bonjasky scores with a leg kick.
Bonjasky lands a front kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonjasky misses with a low kick.
Bonjasky moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Shin is breathing heavily.
Good leg kick by Bonjasky there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jjang Shin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bonjasky throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bonjasky, right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shin avoids the head kick by Bonjasky.
Shin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bonjasky's guard.
Shin preventing the sweep.
Bonjasky looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bonjasky is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shin defends well.
Shin stopping the sweep attempt from Bonjasky.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Semmy Bonjasky dominated that second round.
That's time! Bonjasky's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Bonjasky lands a head kick. Shin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bonjasky.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Shin blocks the leg kick.
Bonjasky is looking to slow Shin down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shin shoots in but Bonjasky avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Shin shoots in for a takedown but Bonjasky shows good takedown defense.
Nice takedown defense from Bonjasky. No joy for Shin on that attempt.
Semmy Bonjasky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jjang Shin.
Shin shoots in and drives through. Bonjasky sprawls well.
Bonjasky throws a nice inside leg kick.
Semmy Bonjasky is winning the standup battle so far.
Shin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bonjasky.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonjasky connects with a high kick.
Shin steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bonjasky. That one must have hurt.
Semmy Bonjasky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shin fails to land the takedown.
Shin shoots in but no luck this time.
Shin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bonjasky connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonjasky uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shin.
Bonjasky moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bonjasky fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shin.
Shin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bonjasky sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shin tries for a takedown but Bonjasky sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bonjasky. Bonjasky obviously looking to wear him down.
Bonjasky lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bonjasky is looking to slow Shin down with leg kicks.
Jjang Shin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bonjasky, right into the meat.
Bonjasky turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bonjasky sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Semmy Bonjasky showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bonjasky, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Semmy Bonjasky!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Luca Bibiano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Young Drizzle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drizzle has chosen Go 2 Sleep Bitch as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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23
158 lbs
4 - 0 - 1 |
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25
160 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Basic striking
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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 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Luca Bibiano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Young Drizzle!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, John Mangel and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bibiano stuffs the takedown attempt from Drizzle. Drizzle gets slowly back to his feet.
Drizzle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Drizzle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bibiano.
Bibiano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Drizzle misses with a straight left.
Drizzle moves away from the strike by Bibiano.
A cross from Bibiano lands.
Bibiano throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Drizzle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bibiano misses with an uppercut.
Bibiano connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Drizzle's hands.
Drizzle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Drizzle walks into a stiff left hand from Bibiano.
Drizzle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bibiano moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Drizzle.
Bibiano misses with a straight right.
A big right from Bibiano misses.
Bibiano misses with a looping right.
Bibiano lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Drizzle staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drizzle comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bibiano misses with a looping right.
Bibiano tries to bum rush Drizzle with a series of wild strikes but Drizzle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Drizzle slips a jab from Bibiano.
A telegraphed right hand from Drizzle misses the target.
Bibiano is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bibiano looks to land a left hand but Drizzle moved out of range nicely.
Bibiano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Drizzle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bibiano blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Bibiano.
No joy there for Bibiano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Drizzle misses with a hook. Bibiano ducked under it nicely.
Luca Bibiano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bibiano thuds a left hand into Drizzle's body.
Bibiano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drizzle manages to avoid it.
Bibiano misses with a straight left.
Bibiano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Drizzle throws out the jab.
Drizzle lands with a hook. Bibiano tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Drizzle ducks right into an uppercut from Bibiano.
A jab from Drizzle finds it's way through Bibiano's defenses.
Drizzle just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bibiano throws a one two combo.
Bibiano throws the left hand but Drizzle avoids the punch easily.
Bibiano scores with a jab. Drizzle acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bibiano slips under a jab.
Drizzle throws a jab but it's blocked by Bibiano.
Bibiano throws a lazy right hand but Drizzle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bibiano throws an overhand right that lands on Drizzle's shoulder, as Drizzle tries to avoid the shot.
Bibiano throws a shot to the body.
Good shot there by Bibiano.
Bibiano fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Drizzle throws a body punch but Bibiano moves out of range.
Drizzle staying out of range there.
Drizzle slips a jab from Bibiano.
Bibiano misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Drizzle counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bibiano won't be happy with that.
Drizzle is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bibiano has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bibiano parries the strikes from Drizzle easily there. Drizzle is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bibiano to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drizzle misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Drizzle thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Drizzle wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bibiano, who protects the arm well.
Drizzle moves into full mount!
Drizzle goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Bibiano is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bibiano stands and throws Drizzle's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Drizzle is trying to improve his position.
Bibiano passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Drizzle!
Drizzle is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bibiano looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luca Bibiano dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bibiano blocks a jab.
Drizzle slips a jab and a cross from Bibiano.
Bibiano throws the left hand but Drizzle avoids the punch easily.
Bibiano misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd cheers as Bibiano lands an impressive looking overhand right. Drizzle doesn't seem phased though.
Drizzle blocks a jab.
Drizzle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bibiano misses with an uppercut. Drizzle saw that one coming.
Drizzle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bibiano was well out of range. Poor timing from Drizzle.
Bibiano misses the jab.
Drizzle shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Drizzle is trying to work for a kimura but Bibiano is defending well.
Bibiano gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drizzle drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bibiano manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Drizzle has Bibiano in his guard.
Drizzle is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bibiano defends well.
Bibiano wants to pass the guard but Drizzle is keeping the position.
Bibiano trying to control but Drizzle is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bibiano wants to get up but he can't break Drizzle's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bibiano controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bibiano trying to control the position from guard on top but Drizzle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drizzle throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bibiano stands and steps away. Drizzle gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Bibiano misses.
Drizzle shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bibiano defends it nicely.
Bibiano lunges at Drizzle with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Drizzle's hand.
Drizzle moves out of range as Bibiano strikes.
Drizzle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good exchange - Bibiano coming out on top.
Bibiano misses with a jab, cross combination.
Drizzle misses with a straight left.
Drizzle throws out a loose jab but Bibiano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bibiano ducks under a wild hook from Drizzle.
Bibiano throws a jab but it's blocked by Drizzle.
A slow jab from Bibiano misses its intended target.
Drizzle on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Drizzle.
Bibiano lands a jab to Drizzle's midsection.
Bibiano lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drizzle misses with a looping left.
Bibiano tries to bum rush Drizzle with a series of wild strikes but Drizzle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A slow jab from Bibiano misses its intended target.
Bibiano swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Drizzle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bibiano throws a looping overhand right but Drizzle ducks down to avoid it.
Luca Bibiano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bibiano throws a shot from downtown. Drizzle moves away and avoids it.
Drizzle scores with a jab to the head.
Bibiano throws a hook but Drizzle avoids it easily.
Bibiano lands a jab-cross combination.
A swing and a miss from Bibiano.
The fighters circling - Bibiano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bibiano connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Drizzle momentarily.
Drizzle throws a hook but Bibiano blocks it.
Bibiano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Drizzle closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bibiano kicks off Drizzle and gets to his feet.
Drizzle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
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 Luca Bibiano will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Drizzle misses the jab.
Drizzle looks to land a left hand but Bibiano moved out of range nicely.
Drizzle defending well as Bibiano loads up on a big left hand.
A swing and a miss from Bibiano.
Drizzle lands with a straight right. Bibiano didn't see that one coming.
Bibiano lands with an overhand left.
Jab from Bibiano.
Bibiano throws a lazy right hand but Drizzle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Drizzle is defended easily by Bibiano.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Drizzle.
Drizzle ducks under a wild hook from Bibiano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drizzle ducks right into an uppercut from Bibiano.
Bibiano throws an overhand right that lands on Drizzle's shoulder, as Drizzle tries to avoid the shot.
Bibiano staying out of range there.
Drizzle blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drizzle shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Drizzle not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Drizzle seems to be looking for submissions.
Bibiano wants to get back to full guard.
Drizzle is working for an americana but Bibiano has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Drizzle was thinking about the submission.
Bibiano avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Young Drizzle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Drizzle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bibiano wants to get back to his feet but Drizzle is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bibiano seems keen to control Drizzle's posture.
Young Drizzle has got the better of the ground game so far.
Drizzle missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Drizzle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Drizzle throws a strike but Bibiano rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bibiano wants to stand but Drizzle is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drizzle looking for a guillotine here but Bibiano defends easily.
Bibiano trying to control but Drizzle is working from the bottom.
Bibiano is stalling in the full guard.
Drizzle looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bibiano passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Drizzle looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drizzle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Drizzle looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bibiano slows the pace down in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Luca Bibiano.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bibiano, 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luca Bibiano!
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