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AXF Friday Night Fights 37 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Spider Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lachlan Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson has chosen ready to Roll, The Black Dahlias as his entrance music. Spider Machida could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Lachlan Anderson's chin.
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Spider Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lachlan Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Skip Squint and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anderson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Machida fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Machida moves out of range of the strikes.
Anderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Anderson closes the distance and pushes Machida back into the cage.
Anderson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Machida clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Anderson lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Anderson throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Anderson throwing strikes and Machida squirms under the pressure, ending up mounted.
Machida wants to hold on but Anderson pushes him away.
Anderson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson lands a nice shot to the head.
Machida slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Anderson prevents Machida from improving his position.
Machida kicks Anderson off and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida throws a wild body kick that Anderson sees coming a mile off.
Machida throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Anderson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Machida has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Anderson has passed into side control.
Anderson with the ground and pound but Machida regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Anderson passes to full mount!
Machida is desperately trying to improve his position but Anderson has a good base and remains in mount.
Machida wants to control but Anderson is having none of it.
Anderson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Machida because Anderson loaded up on that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida is looking to get to half guard.
Anderson landing strikes from the mount and Machida is in trouble!
Anderson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Anderson prevents Machida from getting the reversal.
Anderson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Machida has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Anderson trying to control but Machida is having none of it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Machida is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida wants to control but Anderson is having none of it.
Anderson has control of Machida's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Machida regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Machida is working to get back to half guard.
Machida is squirming around, avoiding Anderson's attempts to control the action.
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.
Machida is in a horrible position here. Anderson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Machida is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machida regains half guard.
Machida moves into full guard.
Machida is controlling Anderson's posture.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machida keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Anderson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lachlan Anderson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Anderson has Machida up against the cage in a clinch.
Anderson taking a breather.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Machida scores with a shot to the side of Anderson's head.
Anderson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Machida blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch on the inside from Machida fails to land.
Anderson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Machida gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Anderson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Machida unloads a knee to the mid-section. Anderson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Anderson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Machida gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Anderson blocks an elbow strike.
Anderson misses with the head strike.
Machida softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Anderson lands a shoulder strike.
Anderson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Machida struggles to land a body shot inside as Anderson controls his hands.
Machida breaks the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Machida. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anderson misses with a double jab
and Machida counters with a three punch combo that has Anderson backing up. Anderson nods at Machida to acknowledge the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
Machida throws a lazy head kick
and Anderson counters with a low kick, right behind Machida 's knee.
Machida misses with a body kick.
Anderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Machida.
Machida lands an overhand right.
Machida throws a series of punches but Anderson avoids them all with ease.
Anderson tries to clinch up.
Machida works the jab nicely.
Machida throws a right and a left that both miss.
Machida throws a looping overhand right but Anderson ducks down to avoid it.
Machida misses the shot to the body.
Anderson throws a nice looking combination but Machida bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Machida fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Anderson checks it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Machida counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Machida throws a series of punches but Anderson avoids them all with ease.
Machida misses with a hook.
Spider Machida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Machida.
Machida looks to land a right hand but Anderson moved out of range.
Anderson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Machida.
Machida walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Anderson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Machida is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anderson.
Anderson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Anderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Machida.
Machida throws a combination that misses
and Anderson counters with a straight right hand.
Machida throws a right and a left that Anderson avoids nicely.
Anderson cracks Machida with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Anderson lands with a nice body punch.
Machida is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anderson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt.
Spider Machida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lachlan Anderson.
Anderson connects with a jab.
Machida slips a jab and a cross from Anderson.
Anderson wants to clinch up but Machida keeps it at a distance.
Machida throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Anderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Machida throws a combination that misses
so Anderson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Machida not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Anderson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Machida is proving hard to escape from.
Anderson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida striking off his back but it's not causing Anderson any problems.
Anderson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Machida looking to control.
Machida wants to sweep here but Anderson controlling him for the moment.
Machida is looking for a triangle but Anderson pushes his legs off easily.
Machida avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lachlan Anderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Machida throws a wild body kick that Anderson sees coming a mile off.
Anderson connects with a right hand. Machida shakes it off.
Anderson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Anderson throws a good cross that connects.
Anderson dodges the punch combination from Machida.
Machida misses with a wild body shot.
Machida circles away from the clinch attempt.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Machida paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Machida throws a body kick that misses.
Spider Machida is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida throws a right and a left that Anderson avoids nicely.
A swing and a miss from Machida.
Anderson throws a hook but Machida avoids it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Machida. That's going to slow Anderson down.
Machida throws an overhand right that lands on Anderson's shoulder, as Anderson tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson misses with a body shot.
Anderson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Machida in his tracks.
Anderson misses with a few strikes there.
Machida stuffs the takedown.
Machida swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Anderson counters with a series of strikes. Machida will be more careful next time no doubt.
Machida throws a jab when Anderson was well out of range.
Machida misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Anderson counters with a one-two to the body.
Machida throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anderson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Machida fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Machida takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Anderson checks a leg kick nicely.
Machida throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Anderson lunges at Machida with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Machida's hand.
Anderson throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Machida to counter with a crisp jab.
Anderson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spider Machida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Machida moves out of range.
Machida throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
Machida just misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Anderson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Machida counters with a left to the body.
Machida uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anderson.
Machida takes one to the side of the head.
Machida misses with a combination
and Anderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Anderson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Machida lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Machida misses with a straight left.
Machida misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Machida counter with a right hand.
Machida scores with a body shot.
Anderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Machida throws a jab when Anderson was well out of range.
Machida throws a head kick that misses
and Anderson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Machida wants to sweep here but Anderson controlling him for the moment.
Machida working a defensive guard but Anderson passes into half guard.
Anderson wants to stand up but Machida has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Machida is trying to get back to full guard.
Machida trying to hold on to Anderson's head to control him but Anderson postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson stands up from half guard.
Anderson misses with the combination.
Machida swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Machida missing with a left hand there. Anderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Machida throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson throws a right and a left that Machida avoids nicely.
Machida connects with a body shot.
Machida walks into a stiff left hand from Anderson.
Lachlan Anderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lachlan Anderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Anderson 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lachlan Anderson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wacko Warner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kirill Dostoevsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Dostoevsky 's choice of entrance music: Rush- Tom Sawyer . Wacko Warner has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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144 lbs
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135 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Decent elbows
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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
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wacko Warner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kirill Dostoevsky !
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Skip Squint and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warner lands with an overhand left.
A combination from Dostoevsky does no damage.
Warner scores with a decent looking hook.
Dostoevsky shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Warner manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dostoevsky in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Warner is controlling Dostoevsky 's posture.
Dostoevsky stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Warner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dostoevsky must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dostoevsky trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dostoevsky throwing strikes but missing.
Warner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dostoevsky throws and elbow that misses. Warner uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dostoevsky 's guard. Nice move by Warner!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dostoevsky wants to stand and escape but Warner is having none of it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Warner has his takedown stuffed
and Dostoevsky counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dostoevsky throws a strike but Warner rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Dostoevsky is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Dostoevsky tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dostoevsky takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warner misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dostoevsky .
Warner lands an elbow that stopped Dostoevsky in his tracks for a moment.
Dostoevsky drops down looking for an ankle pick but Warner pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dostoevsky drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dostoevsky is looking to work some ground and pound but Warner has wrist control.
Dostoevsky throwing strikes from guard but Warner blocks nicely.
Dostoevsky throws and elbow that misses. Warner uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dostoevsky 's guard. Nice move by Warner!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warner prevents Dostoevsky from getting back to his feet.
Dostoevsky being controlled here, momentarily.
Dostoevsky is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Warner advances position into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dostoevsky tries to escape but Warner is in control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kirill Dostoevsky dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Warner scores with a nice strike.
Dostoevsky misses with a takedown
enabling Warner to counter with a crisp jab.
Warner lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dostoevsky misses with a double jab
and Warner makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dostoevsky .
Warner looks to land a combination. Dostoevsky sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Warner really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dostoevsky shoots and misses
and Warner counters with a nice uppercut.
Wacko Warner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirill Dostoevsky .
Dostoevsky tries for a takedown but Warner circles away easily
and Warner counters by clinching up.
Warner lands a damaging elbow.
Warner prevents a takedown attempt there.
Warner lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Warner leaning against his opponent.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Warner for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Warner lands an elbow just above Dostoevsky 's eye.
Warner misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dostoevsky .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dostoevsky takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dostoevsky blocks an elbow strike.
Warner avoiding damage.
Warner lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Warner is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Warner gets underhooks to prevent Dostoevsky 's takedown attempt.
Warner tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dostoevsky avoids it.
Warner gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dostoevsky .
Warner lands a damaging elbow.
Dostoevsky is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Warner pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Warner pushes off an throws an elbow but Dostoevsky leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dostoevsky jumps guard but Warner stands there with Dostoevsky around his waist. Dostoevsky gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Warner content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Warner lands an elbow that stopped Dostoevsky in his tracks for a moment.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dostoevsky tries for a takedown but Warner manages to get underhooks.
Warner lands an elbow that stopped Dostoevsky in his tracks for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warner tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dostoevsky avoids it.
Warner comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Warner stalling against the cage.
Dostoevsky fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Warner missing with knees to the body.
Warner pushes off an throws an elbow but Dostoevsky leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Warner slowing the pace effectively.
Warner creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dostoevsky 's defenses.
Knees to the body from Warner.
Dostoevsky tries for a takedown. No joy.
Warner lands a good knee to the midsection. Dostoevsky won't want to take too many of those.
Warner is pressed up against the cage. Dostoevsky has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Warner down to the mat. Warner avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dostoevsky is breathing heavily.
Warner slaps away a takedown attempt from Dostoevsky , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Warner attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warner gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Warner lands an elbow inside that Dostoevsky shrugs off.
Dostoevsky managing to block the knees to the body from Warner.
Dostoevsky blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dostoevsky drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Warner holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Warner gets underhooks to prevent Dostoevsky 's takedown attempt.
Dostoevsky takes an elbow to the temple.
Warner is pushing Dostoevsky up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wacko Warner dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Dostoevsky misses with a double jab.
Warner thows a body shot but no joy.
Warner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dostoevsky .
Dostoevsky misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dostoevsky shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Warner counters with a stiff right hand.
Dostoevsky misses with a takedown
and Warner counters with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warner drives through with a takedown into guard.
Warner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dostoevsky is keeping the position for now.
Warner controls from within his opponent's guard.
Warner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Warner advances to half guard.
Warner not doing much here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dostoevsky is trying to stand back up but Warner is controlling him
Warner works his way into full mount!
Dostoevsky somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Warner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Warner is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Warner works Dostoevsky 's body with a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dostoevsky is trying hard to land a takedown here. Warner sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wacko Warner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirill Dostoevsky .
Dostoevsky loads up on a big right hand but Warner slips the punch.
Dostoevsky uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Warner.
Dostoevsky shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dostoevsky tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Warner swivels and escapes.
Dostoevsky has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Warner finds it's way round the side to connect with Dostoevsky 's head.
Warner keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dostoevsky takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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.
Warner connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dostoevsky momentarily.
Dostoevsky shoots and misses
and Warner counters with a nice uppercut.
Dostoevsky takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dostoevsky gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Warner lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dostoevsky misses with a double jab
and Warner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wacko Warner showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Warner has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wacko Warner!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Barry Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Scylla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott's entrance music is Bang - By Barry Scott. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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166 lbs
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26
166 lbs
6 - 3 - 1 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Barry Scott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Mark Scylla!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, John Mangel and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott misses with a hook.
Scylla connects with a body shot.
Scylla misses with a wild combination.
Scylla misses with a double jab.
Scylla connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Scott fails in his attempt to clinch.
Scylla throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Scott on the side of the head.
It looks like Barry Scott has been cut.
Scott takes a swing at Scylla's ribcage but misses.
Scylla lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Scylla.
Danga de danga de dang - Scylla scores with a four punch combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scott looks to throw the jab but Scylla is out of range.
Scott showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Scylla.
Scott misses with a body shot.
Scott looks to throw the jab but Scylla is out of range.
Scylla fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A big right from Scylla misses.
Scott throws a jab but it's blocked by Scylla.
Good exchange - Scylla coming out on top.
Scylla fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scott manages to avoid it.
Scott digs a good hook to Scylla's body.
Mark Scylla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scylla looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Scott uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scylla.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Scott.
Scylla pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Scott lands a glancing blow to the side of Scylla's head.
Scylla throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Scott scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Scylla will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Scylla misses with a takedown attempt - Scott sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Some wild striking there from Scylla.
Scott tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scylla was well out of range. Poor timing from Scott.
Scylla looks to score with a jab to the body but Scott is just out of range.
Scott waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scylla.
Scylla throws a nice looking combination but Scott bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Scott walks into a left hand.
Scylla stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Scott.
Scott jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Scott connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Scylla's hands.
Scylla moves out of range of the strikes.
Scylla uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scott.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott tests Scylla's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Scott scores with a jab to the jaw.
Scott misses with a body shot.
Scylla misses with a body shot
and Scott connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Scott misses with a looping right.
Scylla tries for a takedown but Scott circles away easily
and Scott counters with a single leg into guard. Scylla didn't expect that.
Scott has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Scylla looks gassed!
Scott stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scylla swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Scott is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Scylla dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Barry Scott's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Scylla looks to land a combination but Scott avoids it well.
Scylla checks a leg kick.
Scott misses the shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Scott.
Scott misses the jab.
Scott showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Scylla.
Scott throws an overhand right that lands on Scylla's shoulder, as Scylla tries to avoid the shot.
Scylla has his takedown stuffed
and Scott counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Scott looks to throw the jab but Scylla is out of range.
Scott misses with a wild body shot.
Scylla takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Scylla throws a hook to the side of Scott's head but Scott sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Scylla has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scylla throws a jab but it's blocked by Scott.
Scott throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Scylla sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Scott misses with a wild body shot.
Scott shoots for a takedown but Scylla saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Scott moves into the clinch.
Scott doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Scott throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Scott.
Scott works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Scott pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scylla is keeping the position for now.
Scylla wants to stand but Scott is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
Scylla keeping full guard, as Scott tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Scott dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Barry Scott's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Nice sprawl there from Scott as Scylla shoots in.
Scylla stuns Scott with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mark Scylla seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Scylla throws a body punch but Scott moves out of range.
A slow jab from Scott misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Scott throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Scylla takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Scylla throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Scott's waist but Scott gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Scylla off to one side.
Scylla takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Scylla jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Scylla paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Scylla looks to land a combination but Scott avoids it well.
Scylla throws an overhand right that lands on Scott's shoulder, as Scott tries to avoid the shot.
Scylla slips under a jab.
Scylla avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Scylla drops his hands momentarily and Scott takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Scylla rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Scott moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Scylla loads up on a big right hand but Scott slips the punch.
Scylla throws a right hand that Scott ducks under and follows up with a left that Scott also avoids with ease.
Scott closes the distance and clinches.
Scott gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Scylla.
Barry Scott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Scylla.
Scott turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Scott manages to end up in side control.
Scylla takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott controls the position from side control.
Scylla is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Scott is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Scott wants to control but Scylla is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scylla wants to get back to his feet but Scott drags him back down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Scott trying to control the action but Scylla is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barry Scott showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Scott has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barry Scott!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Longfellow Deeds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Black comes to the cage accompanied by AC/DC - Back in Black. Deeds comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Evils Deeds kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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21
178 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Lucas Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Longfellow Deeds!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Eliza Hachem and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deeds moves out of range of the body kick.
Deeds looks for a takedown but Black sprawls well.
Deeds throws a shot from downtown. Black moves away and avoids it.
Deeds fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A combination from Black does no damage.
Deeds throws a hook but Black blocks it.
Deeds takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Deeds digs a good hook to Black's body.
Black lands a head kick!
Deeds tries to score a power double leg takedown but Black sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Deeds somewhat.
Lucas Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Longfellow Deeds.
Deeds looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Black checks a low kick from Deeds.
Deeds shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Black napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Deeds swings around for an armbar but Black sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Deeds's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deeds looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Deeds looking for a guillotine here but Black defends easily.
Black throwing strikes but missing.
Deeds had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Black defends it easily.
Black stands up from Deeds's guard - Black perhaps looking for a knockout.
Deeds misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Deeds misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deeds will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Black moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Deeds ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Black moves away.
Black throws a nice head kick!
Deeds throws a lazy right hand but Black sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Deeds fails with a takedown attempt.
Deeds changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Black tries to avoid it but Deeds manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Black to the ground. Black escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Deeds looks gassed!
Black takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Black lands a two punch combo.
Longfellow Deeds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Black moves out of range of the strikes.
Black throws a right and a left that Deeds avoids nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Black.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deeds takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Deeds swings away with a body shot that misses
and Black counters with a three punch combo that has Deeds backing up. Deeds nods at Black to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Deeds gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Black counters with a left and a right that stings Deeds.
Deeds misses with a looping right.
Black lands a two punch combo.
Black throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Black moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Deeds misses with an uppercut.
Black scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Black shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Deeds is trying desperately to improve position.
Black can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Deeds is looking to escape.
Black throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Deeds because Black loaded up on that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Deeds regains half guard.
Black is keen to just control but Deeds is a slippery customer.
Deeds looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Deeds is trying to maintain the position but Black is very close to passing his half guard.
Deeds actively working from the bottom here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Deeds looking for submissions off his back.
Black sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Deeds defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Black dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Deeds tries to move into range but Black moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Deeds with a poor takedown
and Black counters with a stiff right hand.
Black throws a right hand that Deeds ducks under and follows up with a left that Deeds also avoids with ease.
Black misses with a double jab.
Lucas Black is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Black looks to land a combination. Deeds sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Deeds misses with a takedown attempt
and Black moves into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Black as the two fighters clinch.
Deeds tries to break the clinch but Black is controlling the position.
Deeds is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Black lands with a right to the head.
Deeds changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Black fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lucas Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Longfellow Deeds.
Black clinches.
Black has Deeds pressed against the cage, preventing Deeds from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Black lands with a left to the head.
Deeds is breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from Black.
Black blocks an uppercut.
Black makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Black pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Black fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Deeds.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A chopping leg kick lands by Black.
Deeds swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Black throws a quick inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Deeds throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Black lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Black.
Black lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Danga de danga de dang - Black scores with a four punch combination!
Deeds ducks right into an uppercut from Black.
Black comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lucas Black is winning the standup battle so far.
Deeds misses with a jab to the body
and Black counters with a three punch combo that has Deeds backing up. Deeds nods at Black to acknowledge the strikes.
Deeds fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Black manages to avoid it.
Black goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Deeds looks to score with a jab to the body but Black is just out of range.
Deeds doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Black counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Black.
Black lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid leg kick lands there for Black.
Deeds uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Black.
Black misses with a few strikes there.
Deeds with a lazy takedown attempt
and Black counters with a right hand to the body.
Black lands a jab.
Black showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Deeds.
Deeds fails with the takedown
and Black cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Black forces Deeds back against the cage and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Black.
Deeds can't break the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Deeds looking for a takedown.
Deeds has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Black moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Black catches Deeds with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Deeds fails with the takedown
and Deeds takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Black scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Black works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Black connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Deeds some visible discomfort.
Black decides to stand back up. Black steps back and let's Deeds get back to his feet.
Black is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Deeds can do to turn this around?
Black comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Black is working the combinations to good effect here.
Black has taken the fight to the clinch.
Black breaks from the clinch.
Deeds swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Black counters with a slapping leg kick.
Black shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Black showed some decent athleticism there.
Deeds looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deeds looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Deeds tries to roll over but Black keeps him under control.
Deeds actively working from the bottom here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Black stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Deeds to get to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Black throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Black dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Deeds slips a jab and a cross from Black.
Deeds fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Black avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd cheers as Black lands an impressive looking overhand right. Deeds doesn't seem phased though.
Black uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Deeds.
Deeds looks to land a right hand but Black moved out of range.
Deeds shoots in and drives through. Black sprawls well.
Deeds with a lazy takedown attempt
and Black counters with a two punch combo.
Lucas Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Longfellow Deeds.
Deeds jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Black bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deeds fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Black manages to avoid it.
Deeds avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Deeds falls off balance throwing a combination
and Black counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Black thows a huge punch but Deeds dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deeds is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Deeds wants to get back to full guard but Black has passed into side control.
Black raining down shots from the mount!
Black tries to control but Deeds wriggling away.
Black throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Black throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Deeds because Black loaded up on that one.
Black has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Deeds's face.
Deeds tries to hold on but Black postures up.
Deeds is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deeds sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Deeds tries to roll over but Black keeps him under control.
Deeds is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Deeds is pressing down on Black's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Deeds working for a triangle but Black defends it easily.
Black distracts Deeds with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Black with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deeds is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Deeds had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Black defends it easily.
Black trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Deeds utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Black looking to pass the guard.
Deeds has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Black can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Deeds working for submissions but it's allowed Black to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black working Deeds over with strikes.
Deeds avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Black.
Deeds moves into full guard.
Deeds wants to sweep but no luck.
Deeds working a defensive guard here.
Black looking to pass the guard.
Black working some strikes from top position.
Longfellow Deeds has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Deeds working for a triangle but Black defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lucas Black showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Black 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 30:26
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:26
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucas Black!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sero Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gijs Groosman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kim's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, CANON in D Korean Version (with gayageum) . There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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25
194 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
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22
194 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sero Kim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gijs Groosman!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Bruno Hogan and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kim slips a straight right by Groosman.
Kim tries to clinch there but Groosman circles away.
Crunch! Kim slams his shin into Groosman's torso.
Groosman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kim with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Groosman misses with a straight left.
Groosman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kim.
Kim scores with a leg kick.
Groosman misses with a body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kim.
Groosman looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Groosman takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kim throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kim throws a nice looking combination but Groosman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kim scores with a push kick.
Kim drops Groosman with a beautiful combination! Groosman stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kim is looking for the KO!
It looks like Gijs Groosman has been cut.
Kim pushes Groosman away with a front kick.
Groosman on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kim.
Kim lands a big head kick that sends Groosman to the canvas! Kim follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sero Kim!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Milson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alec Dimanche (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dimanche has chosen GLaDos - Still Alive as his entrance music. Max Milson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Alec Dimanche's chin.
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250 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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275 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Max Milson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alec Dimanche!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Bruno Hogan and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dimanche misses the shot to the body.
Milson tries to clinch there but Dimanche circles away.
Dimanche looks to throw the jab but Milson is out of range.
Dimanche swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Milson.
It looks like Max Milson has been cut.
Milson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dimanche pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Milson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dimanche throws the left hand but Milson avoids the punch easily.
Dimanche looks to score with a jab to the body but Milson is just out of range.
Milson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Milson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alec Dimanche seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dimanche dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dimanche swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dimanche throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dimanche misses with a straight right.
Dimanche throws a lazy right hand but Milson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dimanche tries to bum rush Milson with a series of wild strikes but Milson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dimanche thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dimanche looks to throw the jab but Milson is out of range.
Milson moves away from the strike by Dimanche.
Dimanche circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dimanche throws a right and a left that both miss.
A slow jab from Dimanche misses its intended target.
Some wild striking there from Dimanche.
Milson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dimanche throws out the jab.
Milson defending well as Dimanche loads up on a big left hand.
Dimanche keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dimanche lands a nice shot that snaps Milson's head back.
A lazy left from Dimanche finds it's target.
Max Milson's cut is getting worse.
Dimanche throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dimanche is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Milson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dimanche drops Milson with a beautiful combination! Milson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Dimanche is looking for the KO!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dimanche tries to bum rush Milson with a series of wild strikes but Milson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dimanche jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Milson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dimanche swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dimanche is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Max Milson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Milson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dimanche swinging wildly here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dimanche checks a leg kick.
Dimanche might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Milson moves out of range as Dimanche strikes.
Dimanche lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A jab from Milson does it's job there.
Milson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dimanche is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dimanche wants to improve his position but instead Milson has moved into half guard.
Dimanche has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Milson is working away from the top position though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Milson in particular looking to stall.
Dimanche trying to control from the bottom.
Milson is looking to advance position but Dimanche won't allow it.
Dimanche is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dimanche is looking to control Milson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dimanche avoid being mounted?
Milson is keen to just control but Dimanche is a slippery customer.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Milson digs a good body shot into Dimanche's ribs.
A shot to the body from Dimanche misses
and Milson counters with a series of strikes. Dimanche will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dimanche swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Milson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dimanche manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Milson postures up.
Milson trying to control but Dimanche is working from the bottom.
Milson preventing the sweep.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alec Dimanche dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Max Milson's cut.
That's time! Milson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dimanche misses with a straight right.
Dimanche dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Max Milson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dimanche throws a hook to the side of Milson's head but Milson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice takedown defense from Dimanche. No joy for Milson on that attempt.
Dimanche scores with a jab to the head.
Milson moves out of range as Dimanche strikes.
Dimanche connects with a nice looking jab.
Dimanche throws an overhand right that lands on Milson's shoulder, as Milson tries to avoid the shot.
Dimanche loads up on a big right hand but Milson slips the punch.
Milson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Milson has hold of one of Dimanche's legs. Dimanche is fighting the takedown attempt but Milson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dimanche is adopting a defensive guard.
Dimanche bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Milson's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dimanche throwing strikes from guard but Milson blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dimanche is looking to work some ground and pound but Milson has wrist control.
Milson 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.
Milson keeping moving, preventing Dimanche from controlling successfully.
Dimanche throwing strikes from guard but Milson blocks nicely.
Milson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Milson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dimanche thows a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dimanche stalks Milson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Milson's face. Milson staggers backwards, shaken.
Jeez, Max Milson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Max Milson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alec Dimanche!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ken Banners (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ales Zhandunka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Banners's entrance music is Rage Against The Machine - Bombtrack. A fine choice. Ales Zhandunka will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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265 lbs
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275 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ken Banners!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ales Zhandunka!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Eliza Hachem and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Zhandunka.
A jab from Zhandunka misses.
Banners misses with a two punch combination.
Zhandunka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zhandunka walks into a straight right hand from Banners.
Banners lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Banners moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Zhandunka lands a slapping body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zhandunka moves in looking to clinch but Banners pushes him off.
Zhandunka closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Banners is looking to clinch.
Zhandunka connects with a looping right hand.
Zhandunka tries to clinch but Banners is having none of it.
Zhandunka takes a swing at Banners's ribcage but misses.
Zhandunka tests Banners's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A combination from Zhandunka does no damage.
Zhandunka is looking to clinch.
Zhandunka ducks under a wild hook from Banners.
Banners takes the fight into the clinch.
Banners blocks an uppercut.
Banners fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhandunka throws a head punch that misses.
Banners misses with the head strike.
Zhandunka blocks the elbow strike.
Banners has a couple of punches blocked by Zhandunka.
Zhandunka letting Banners take a breather here.
Banners gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
A body shot lands from Zhandunka.
Zhandunka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zhandunka lands an uppercut.
Zhandunka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Banners pushes off an throws an elbow but Zhandunka leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Banners.
Banners pushes off an throws an elbow but Zhandunka leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zhandunka.
Banners swings wildly with an uppercut but Zhandunka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Banners creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short right from Zhandunka.
Zhandunka throws a punch but it's blocked by Banners.
Zhandunka tries to throw a body punch but Banners avoids it by throwing Zhandunka back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Banners.
Zhandunka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zhandunka managing to block the knees to the body from Banners.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banners controlling the action here for a moment.
A right handed body shot lands from Banners.
Zhandunka takes a shot to the head.
Zhandunka letting Banners take a breather here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Zhandunka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Banners throws an elbow but misses.
Zhandunka trying to control the position but instead, Banners has worked for underhooks and has pushed Zhandunka into the cage.
Zhandunka working aggressively here.
Banners is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Zhandunka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zhandunka stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Zhandunka lands a right hand.
Zhandunka pushes Banners back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
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!
Zhandunka misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banners misses with an elbow strike.
Zhandunka is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Banners throws an elbow but it misses.
Banners trying to land knees to the body.
Banners blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Banners.
Zhandunka lands with a right to the head.
Zhandunka tries to throw a body punch but Banners avoids it by throwing Zhandunka back against the cage.
Zhandunka holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Banners is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Banners working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zhandunka.
Zhandunka takes an elbow to the temple.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Banners as Zhandunka tries to tie him up.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Banners.
Zhandunka lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Zhandunka.
Banners gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhandunka has a couple of punches blocked by Banners.
Banners trying to stall but Zhandunka improves his position.
Zhandunka stalling.
Zhandunka scores with a hook to the body.
Banners misses with an elbow strike.
Zhandunka lands with a right to the head.
Zhandunka lands an uppercut.
Banners is breathing heavily.
Zhandunka trying to stall but Banners improves his position.
Zhandunka blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zhandunka tries to throw a body punch but Banners avoids it by throwing Zhandunka back against the cage.
Banners tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zhandunka lands a shoulder strike.
Zhandunka gets through Banners's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zhandunka.
Banners blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zhandunka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Zhandunka.
Zhandunka pushes Banners back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zhandunka lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zhandunka swings wildly with an uppercut but Banners uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zhandunka misses with a punch on the inside.
Zhandunka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ales Zhandunka dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Zhandunka is looking to clinch.
Zhandunka wants to clinch
and Banners counters with a low kick, right behind Zhandunka 's knee.
Zhandunka tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Banners counters with a series of strikes. Zhandunka will be more careful next time no doubt.
Zhandunka scores with a jab to the head.
Ken Banners is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zhandunka tries to clinch
and Banners counters with a thumping low kick.
Zhandunka wants to clinch
and Banners counters with a thumping low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to the liver by Zhandunka. Beautiful body shot.
Banners throws a hook but Zhandunka blocks it.
Zhandunka tries to clinch up
letting Banners counter with a right hand.
Banners keeps the fight on the outside.
Zhandunka clinches but Banners breaks the clinch
and Banners counters with a nice leg kick.
Zhandunka is breathing heavily.
Zhandunka on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Banners. Banners obviously looking to wear him down.
Zhandunka clinches but Banners breaks the clinch
and Banners counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhandunka misses with a looping left.
Banners throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zhandunka walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Zhandunka on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Banners lands a big uppercut and Zhandunka crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Zhandunka looks OK. Banners waves Zhandunka back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banners connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Zhandunka is rocked!
Banners throws a series of punches but Zhandunka moves out of range.
Jab by Banners.
Zhandunka darts in trying to clinch
and Banners counters with a crisp right that sends Zhandunka to the canvas! Banners follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ken Banners!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luca Blight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roland McGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blight's entrance music is Suikoden II - The Chase. A fine choice. Luca Blight has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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22
220 lbs
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215 lbs
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luca Blight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Roland McGregor!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Donatello Bradman and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGregor thows a body shot but no joy.
Blight misses with a straight left.
Blight swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blight loads up on a big right hand but McGregor slips the punch.
McGregor shoots for a double leg takedown but Blight sprawls well. He's pushed McGregor's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Blight scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Blight throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blight getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Blight throws a looping overhand right but McGregor ducks down to avoid it.
McGregor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A shot to the body from Blight misses
and McGregor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blight scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McGregor takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McGregor takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McGregor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Blight misses the target.
McGregor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McGregor connects with a single shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blight's corner calls for a 1-2. Blight obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McGregor takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McGregor needs to keep his hands up - Blight had a free shot at his head there.
Blight uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGregor.
Blight lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A jab lands there for Blight.
Blight lands with a cross.
McGregor is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blight moves into range and connects with a jab.
McGregor is still on wobbly legs! Can Blight finish him?
A telegraphed right hand from McGregor misses the target.
Blight lands a big uppercut and McGregor crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but McGregor looks OK. Blight waves McGregor back to his feet!
Blight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGregor manages to avoid it.
Blight feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends McGregor sprawling to the canvas! McGregor rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Blight finish him?!
McGregor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good standup being displayed there by Blight as he connects with a hook.
Luca Blight is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blight misses with a body shot.
McGregor seems to have recovered his senses.
Blight paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregor misses with a straight right.
McGregor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blight.
Blight misses with a jab to the body
and McGregor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A shot to the body from McGregor misses
and Blight counters with a two punch combo.
Blight waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGregor.
McGregor throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Blight stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McGregor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blight.
Blight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Luca Blight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGregor misses with a jab to the body
and McGregor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McGregor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blight throws a sloppy body shot
and McGregor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blight falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling McGregor to counter with a crisp jab.
Blight throws a looping overhand right but McGregor ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Blight misses.
Nice body punch from McGregor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregor connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McGregor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McGregor works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Blight thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blight misses the shot to the body.
A big right from McGregor misses.
McGregor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Blight ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Blight is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Blight fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Blight slips a straight right by McGregor.
McGregor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGregor drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Blight ducks under a wild hook from McGregor.
Blight throws a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blight uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGregor.
McGregor misses the shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Blight.
Blight uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGregor.
Blight connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blight throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Blight lands with a good body shot.
McGregor looks gassed!
Blight displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGregor throws out the jab.
Blight lands a nice shot to the body.
McGregor avoids the body shot from Blight.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Blight!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blight scores with a nice head shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Blight. That snapped McGregor's head back.
Some wild striking there from McGregor.
Blight dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luca Blight dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
McGregor closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Blight scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A big right from Blight misses.
No joy there for Blight, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McGregor dodges the punch combination from Blight.
McGregor shoots in for a takedown but Blight shows good takedown defense.
Blight is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGregor can do to turn this around?
Blight scores with a shot to the body.
McGregor smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Blight moves out of range as McGregor strikes.
Blight connects with a crisp jab.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but McGregor might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Blight has got the better of the exchanges.
McGregor is breathing heavily.
Blight lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Blight misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Blight lands an impressive looking overhand right. McGregor doesn't seem phased though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blight jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blight with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Blight. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Blight.
McGregor needs to keep his hands up - Blight had a free shot at his head there.
McGregor drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Blight is trying to control McGregor's posture but McGregor avoids it.
Blight tries to bench press McGregor off him but McGregor keeps the position.
Who's going to make the next move?
Blight avoids any damage from the ground and pound of McGregor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregor working the ground and pound from side control.
McGregor has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McGregor misses with the ground and pound.
Blight can't do much from the bottom here.
McGregor misses with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGregor throws an elbow but Blight slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blight wants to control but McGregor postures up.
McGregor fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Blight misses with a few strikes there.
Blight scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McGregor just misses with a punch to the body.
McGregor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blight.
Blight thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice shot by Blight.
McGregor has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Blight finds it's way round the side to connect with McGregor's head.
McGregor avoids the body shot from Blight.
McGregor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blight moves away.
Blight throws a looping overhand right but McGregor ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Blight misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blight. McGregor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blight ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Luca Blight is winning the standup battle so far.
Blight misses with a body shot.
McGregor shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Blight as he avoids it easily.
Blight takes a swing at McGregor's ribcage but misses.
McGregor takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McGregor throws a body punch but Blight moves out of range.
Blight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGregor.
Blight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGregor.
Blight lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blight misses the body punch
and McGregor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGregor has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Blight stuns McGregor with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McGregor avoids the body shot from Blight.
Blight swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luca Blight dominated that second round.
That's time! Blight's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
McGregor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGregor thows a body shot but no joy.
McGregor tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Blight swivels and escapes.
McGregor just misses with a punch to the body.
Blight bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McGregor's head.
Blight missing with a left hand there. McGregor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blight throws a big shot that misses.
Blight listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Blight swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blight tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGregor was well out of range. Poor timing from Blight.
Blight scores with a shot to the body.
McGregor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McGregor ducks under a wild hook from Blight.
McGregor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blight.
Blight misses the body punch
letting McGregor counter with a right hand.
McGregor avoids the body shot from Blight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor throws a looping overhand right but Blight ducks down to avoid it.
Blight takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Blight throws out a powerful jab.
McGregor slips a straight right by Blight.
McGregor's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and McGregor duly obliges.
McGregor staying out of range there.
McGregor slips under a jab from Blight.
McGregor has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McGregor scores with a jab to the jaw.
McGregor defending well as Blight loads up on a big left hand.
McGregor tries for a takedown but Blight sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Blight throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGregor digs a good hook to Blight's body.
McGregor works Blight's body with a nice hook.
McGregor dodges the punch combination from Blight.
McGregor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregor takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Blight stuffs the takedown.
Luca Blight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roland McGregor.
Blight uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGregor.
Blight misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McGregor counters with a stiff right hand.
Blight thows a body shot but no joy.
McGregor looks to score with a jab to the body but Blight is just out of range.
Blight misses with a hook. McGregor ducked under it nicely.
Blight misses with a hook. McGregor ducked under it nicely.
Blight throws a big shot that misses.
Blight scores with a body shot.
McGregor throws a sloppy body shot
and Blight counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blight misses with a looping left.
Blight scores with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blight misses with a wild combination.
McGregor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McGregor is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Blight looks to score with a jab to the body but McGregor is just out of range.
A shot to the body from Blight misses
letting McGregor counter with a right hand.
McGregor misses with a body shot.
Blight moves out of range as McGregor strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGregor. Blight does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blight throws out a loose jab but McGregor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blight misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McGregor counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McGregor.
Blight is rocked!
McGregor not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Oh Blight is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
McGregor gets to his feet and stands over Blight, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Blight felt that one! McGregor unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Blight from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roland McGregor!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bald Bull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Storm comes to the cage accompanied by AC/DC - Thunderstruck. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johnny Storm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bald Bull!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Winston Howard and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bull fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Storm throws a hook to the side of Bull's head but Bull sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Storm pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bull shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Storm manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Storm keeping moving, preventing Bull from controlling successfully.
Storm is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm controlling Bull's posture.
Bull throwing strikes but missing.
Bull with a flurry of punches that miss.
Storm has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bull throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Storm works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A big right from Storm misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Bull.
Bull throws a shot from downtown. Storm moves away and avoids it.
Storm stuffs the takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from Storm misses the target.
Bull keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bull's corner calls for a 1-2. Bull obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bull stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bull wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bull takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bull shoots in and bounces Storm off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bull looking to sit in guard and control but Storm gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bull escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Storm gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bull looking for a guillotine here but Storm defends easily.
Storm trying to control the position from guard on top but Bull is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bull had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Storm defends it easily.
Storm showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bull tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bull trying to keep a closed guard but Storm is proving a slippery customer.
Bull is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Storm avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bald Bull dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Storm fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Storm swings for the body but Bull moves out of range.
Bull drops his hands momentarily and Storm takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bull misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Storm to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm avoids the body shot from Bull.
Storm throws a shot from downtown. Bull moves away and avoids it.
Bull throws a big shot that misses.
Storm fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bull ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Storm throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bull uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Storm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bull ducks under a wild hook from Storm.
Storm looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Storm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bull was well out of range. Poor timing from Storm.
Johnny Storm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Storm swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Storm walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bull checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Johnny Storm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Storm connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bull momentarily.
A punch combination from Bull misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bull lands a jab to Storm's midsection.
A big left from Storm misses.
Storm gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bull pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Storm is keeping the position for now.
Bull trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bull trying to control but Storm is working from the bottom.
Bull has gone for a leg lock! Storm slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bull's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bull controls Storm momentarily but Storm frees himself.
Storm wants to control from the top but Bull keeps moving.
Bull escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Storm gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Storm trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bull is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bull is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Storm trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bald Bull will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Storm swings away with a body shot that misses
and Storm takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bull shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Storm's guard.
Storm bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bull's guard.
Bull bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Storm's guard.
Storm wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bull throwing strikes but missing.
Bull is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bull scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bull postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bull looking to sit in guard and control but Storm gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Storm stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bull swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bull has an active guard here but Storm has managed to pass into half guard.
Bull is staying active underneath Storm, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bull wants to improve his position but Storm is controlling well.
Storm looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bull is trying to maintain the position but Storm is very close to passing his half guard.
Bull looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bull manages to get to full guard.
Storm looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bull working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Storm doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Storm manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bull takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Storm trying to control the position from guard on top but Bull is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bull not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bull is controlling Storm's posture.
Bull looking for a sweep. Not yet Bull, not yet.
Bull keeping moving, preventing Storm from controlling successfully.
Bull is looking for a triangle but Storm pushes his legs off easily.
Storm wants to control from the top but Bull keeps moving.
Bull looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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.
Storm pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bull is keeping the position for now.
Storm has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Storm trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bull's guard.
Storm showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Storm postures up.
Storm not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bull looking for a guillotine here but Storm defends easily.
Johnny Storm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Storm pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bull is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bald Bull comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bull 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bald Bull!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between William Magahin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Markku Osteri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Osteri has chosen Rolling Stones - Symphaty For The Devil as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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163 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, William Magahin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Markku Osteri!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Summer Carpenter and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Osteri forces Magahin back against the cage and clinches.
Osteri tries to score a body lock takedown but Magahin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Magahin prevents the takedown attempt.
Magahin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Osteri drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Magahin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
William Magahin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Markku Osteri.
Osteri is trying to drag Magahin to the mat but Magahin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Magahin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Magahin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Osteri feints and as Magahin raises his hands in defense, Osteri changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Magahin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Osteri won't allow Magahin to get back to his feet.
Magahin pulls Osteri in close to prevent any damage.
Osteri wants to control from the top but Magahin keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osteri throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Osteri is working Magahin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Osteri lands a couple of digs.
Magahin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Magahin wants to get back to his feet but Osteri is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Osteri stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magahin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Osteri is looking to work some ground and pound but Magahin has wrist control.
Osteri controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Magahin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Osteri throwing strikes but missing.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Magahin checks a leg kick.
Osteri shoots in looking for a takedown. Magahin tries to sprawl out of it but Osteri keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Magahin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Osteri pushes Magahin up against the cage in a clinch.
Magahin gets underhooks to prevent Osteri's takedown attempt.
Osteri is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Magahin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Magahin breaks from the clinch.
Osteri moves out of range of the body kick from Magahin.
Osteri looks to throw the jab but Magahin is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magahin throws a head kick but Osteri moves out of range.
Magahin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Osteri moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Osteri connects with a right hand. Magahin shakes it off.
Magahin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Magahin throws a body kick that misses.
Osteri tries for a takedown but Magahin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Osteri looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Magahin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Osteri.
Magahin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Magahin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Magahin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Magahin throws a head kick that Osteri semi-blocks.
It looks like Markku Osteri has been cut.
Osteri slips a jab and a cross from Magahin.
Magahin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Magahin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magahin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Magahin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Osteri lands an overhand right.
Osteri keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Magahin takes one to the chin there.
Osteri connects with a good right hand that stumbles Magahin. Magahin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Osteri checks the leg kick nicely there.
Magahin misses with a head kick.
Magahin scores with a head kick.
Osteri fails with an attempt to clinch.
Osteri shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Osteri tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Magahin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Osteri shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Magahin defends it nicely.
Osteri shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Magahin but Magahin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Markku Osteri will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Markku Osteri's cut.
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.
Magahin misses with a head kick.
Magahin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Osteri loads up on a big right hand but Magahin slips the punch.
Magahin slips a jab and a cross from Osteri.
Magahin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Magahin stuffs the takedown attempt from Osteri. Osteri gets slowly back to his feet.
Osteri misses with the combination.
Magahin motions for Osteri to come forward. Magahin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magahin misses with a head kick.
Magahin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Magahin moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osteri moves out of range of the body kick from Magahin.
Magahin throws a series of punches but Osteri moves out of range.
Magahin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Osteri tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Magahin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Magahin throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Osteri fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Magahin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Markku Osteri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Osteri will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Osteri fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Magahin avoids it really well and circles away.
William Magahin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Markku Osteri.
Magahin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Magahin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Osteri.
Osteri fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Magahin avoids it really well and circles away.
William Magahin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Magahin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Osteri moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magahin throws the kick towards the body but Osteri avoids it.
Magahin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Magahin - that will leave a mark!
Osteri is breathing heavily.
Magahin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Magahin feints and then cracks Osteri's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Osteri down.
Osteri takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magahin throws a low kick, looking for Osteri's leg but Osteri calmly moves out of range.
Magahin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Magahin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Magahin misses with a head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Magahin.
Osteri swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Magahin throws a body kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osteri looks to land a combination. Magahin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A big right from Osteri misses.
Magahin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Osteri counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Magahin!
Magahin trying desperately to get to his feet.
Magahin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Osteri is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Magahin can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Osteri is trying to control here but Magahin has managed to regain half guard.
Magahin makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Magahin looks to throw a body kick
and Osteri counters with a stiff right hand.
A head kick misses from Magahin.
William Magahin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Osteri closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Magahin did well to prevent Osteri getting side control.
Osteri throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Osteri has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Osteri thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Osteri content to control rather than advance.
Magahin keeping control of the position.
Magahin wants to control but Osteri is keeping busy.
Osteri missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magahin is trying to stand back up but Osteri is controlling him
Osteri wants to free his trapped foot but Magahin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Magahin misses with a hook to the body
and Osteri counters with a nice body shot.
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!
Osteri takes a head kick and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Magahin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Markku Osteri's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Osteri looks to land a combination. Magahin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Osteri checks a leg kick.
Magahin moves out of range of the body kick.
Osteri throws a looping overhand right but Magahin ducks down to avoid it.
Magahin takes one to the chin there.
Magahin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Magahin throws a head kick but Osteri moves out of range.
Osteri gets a takedown into half guard.
Osteri trying to pass the guard but Magahin defending well.
Osteri is just content to waste time from the top position. Magahin takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osteri wants to control from the top but Magahin keeps moving.
Osteri won't allow Magahin to sweep him here.
Osteri looking to sit in guard and control but Magahin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Magahin decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Osteri, up you get!
Osteri misses with a hook. Magahin ducked under it nicely.
Osteri jabs at Magahin's body.
Magahin throws a head kick that misses.
Magahin throws a wild body kick that Osteri sees coming a mile off.
Magahin tries to move into range but Osteri moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Osteri avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magahin moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice cross by Osteri.
Magahin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
William Magahin is winning the standup battle so far.
Good standup being displayed there by Osteri as he connects with a hook.
Osteri moves out of range of the body kick.
Magahin throws a head kick that misses.
Osteri misses with a kick to the body.
Osteri connects with a right hand. Magahin shakes it off.
Magahin is looking to chop away at Osteri's legs.
Osteri checks the leg kick.
Osteri scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Magahin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Magahin misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Magahin as Osteri shoots in.
Magahin throws and low kick but Osteri moves out of range easily.
Magahin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Osteri closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Osteri is trying to trip Magahin. He has hold of a leg but Magahin is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Osteri persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Magahin trying to keep a closed guard but Osteri is proving a slippery customer.
Magahin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Osteri manages to get himself to full guard.
Osteri lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Magahin!
Osteri thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Osteri working the ground and pound effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magahin tries to hold on but Osteri postures up.
Osteri moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Magahin has worked his arm free - good work by Magahin!
Magahin is trying to control Osteri's posture but Osteri avoids it.
Osteri throws an elbow but Magahin slips to the side and avoids it well.
Magahin can't do much from the bottom here.
Magahin manages to get back to half guard.
Osteri throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Magahin trying to control but Osteri postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Markku Osteri comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Osteri has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Markku Osteri!
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