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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Skippy McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trello Kingston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Skippy McGee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Trello Kingston!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Donatello Bradman and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGee throws an overhand right that lands on Kingston's shoulder, as Kingston tries to avoid the shot.
Kingston takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice sprawl there from Kingston as McGee shoots in.
A solid body kick from Kingston.
McGee moves in looking to clinch but Kingston pushes him off.
Kingston misses with a takedown attempt
and McGee counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kingston doesn't manage to clinch there - McGee circles away.
McGee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kingston.
Kingston tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kingston closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kingston is pressing down on McGee's thigh, looking to free his foot. McGee is holding on for now.
Kingston content to control rather than advance.
McGee gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingston trying to control but McGee is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGee trying to control the position.
McGee is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
McGee looking to control.
Kingston is working McGee over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kingston trying to control the position from guard on top but McGee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Kingston is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kingston wants to pass the guard but McGee is keeping the position.
McGee throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
McGee looking for a sweep. Not yet McGee, not yet.
McGee is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kingston is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee has momentary wrist control but Kingston slips an elbow through the middle.
Kingston stays in close to McGee's body and controls the position.
Kingston must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kingston trying to control but McGee is working from the bottom.
Kingston controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
I looks like Kingston might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kingston missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kingston wants to control from the top but McGee keeps moving.
McGee is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
McGee manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
McGee punching from mount but Kingston doing a good job of avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Trello Kingston will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kingston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGee darts in and clinches Kingston up against the cage.
McGee wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kingston wants to stall.
McGee is trying to drag Kingston to the mat but Kingston just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kingston turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
McGee takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kingston really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McGee. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kingston stands up and beckons McGee to his feet.
McGee with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kingston counters with a nice double leg into side control. McGee won't be happy with that.
McGee is not content to let Kingston control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee is looking to regain half guard here but Kingston keeps moving and retains side control.
Kingston cracks McGee with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Kingston goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, McGee has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kingston but great work by McGee.
Kingston can't do much from the bottom here.
Kingston is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kingston keeping hold of McGee's head, controlling as best he can.
Kingston is pressing down on McGee's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingston wants to get back to his feet but McGee passes into half guard.
Kingston wants to control but McGee passes into side.
McGee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kingston keeps working.
Kingston throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Kingston misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingston looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
McGee pushes Kingston off looking to stand but Kingston dives back in and keeps control.
Trello Kingston has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kingston controlling the action here.
Kingston is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McGee moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee 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.
Kingston landing some decent shots from guard.
Kingston wants to pass the guard but McGee is keeping the position.
Kingston showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trello Kingston showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Kingston closes this distance looking for a takedown but McGee circles away.
Kingston tries for a takedown but McGee circles away easily
and McGee counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kingston is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McGee is controlling him.
McGee trying to control the position from guard on top but Kingston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kingston is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McGee is controlling him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingston managing to control the position.
McGee throwing strikes from guard but Kingston blocks nicely.
McGee trying to control the position from guard on top but Kingston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kingston.
Kingston trying to control the position but McGee is working away.
Kingston sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but McGee is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
McGee is trying to get back to half guard.
Kingston has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns McGee that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kingston tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Let's hope that Kingston has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
McGee tries to hold on but Kingston pushes him away.
Kingston prevents McGee from getting the reversal.
McGee is bucking up trying to escape but Kingston cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kingston content just to control the position here.
Kingston with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Trello Kingston.
I've got Kingston 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 28:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trello Kingston!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hellen Keller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Koda Saunders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Hellen Keller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Koda Saunders!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Donatello Bradman and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keller just misses with a punch to the body.
Saunders keeps the fight on the outside.
Saunders feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Keller wants to sweep here but Saunders controlling him for the moment.
Keller kicks Saunders off and gets to his feet.
Keller plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Koda Saunders has been cut.
Saunders is trying hard to land a takedown here. Keller sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Keller scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Saunders wants to improve his position but Keller is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keller not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saunders gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keller content to stall in guard here.
Saunders trying to keep a closed guard but Keller is proving a slippery customer.
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.
Keller wants to stand but Saunders is controlling his posture from full guard.
Saunders is looking to stand up but Keller isn't so interested in that idea.
Saunders is looking for a triangle but Keller pushes his legs off easily.
Saunders 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.
Saunders is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Saunders lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Keller circles away quickly and effectively.
Saunders avoids the head kick by Keller.
Saunders swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Keller.
Keller misses with a wild combination.
Keller throws a right and a left that both miss.
Saunders drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Keller swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Keller fails with an attempt to clinch.
Keller throws a series of punches but Saunders moves out of range.
Keller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saunders avoids the head kick by Keller.
Keller looks to land a combination but Saunders avoids it well.
Keller works over Saunders's head and body with a nice combination.
Keller finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saunders shoots in for a takedown but Keller shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Saunders shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Keller is trying to defend but Saunders finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Saunders tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Keller.
Saunders working Keller over with strikes.
Saunders trying to control the pace.
Keller is trying to stand up here but Saunders is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Hellen Keller will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Koda Saunders's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Keller throws a sloppy head kick and Saunders moves out of range easily.
Saunders shoots for a double leg takedown but Keller sprawls well. He's pushed Saunders's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Saunders on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Saunders has taken the fight to the clinch.
Keller stalls.
Keller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saunders tries for a takedown but Keller sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Saunders tries to clinch but Keller moves out of range.
Keller moves out of range of the body kick.
Saunders circles away from the clinch attempt.
Keller tries to close the distance and clinch but Saunders swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Saunders shoots in for a double leg but Keller sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hellen Keller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koda Saunders.
Saunders takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Keller throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Saunders's head.
Keller shoots in for a takedown but Saunders shows good takedown defense.
A punch combination from Keller misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saunders is looking to land body kicks.
No luck for Keller with that takedown attempt.
Keller connects with a solid leg kick.
Keller connects with a jab.
Saunders closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Saunders lands in his opponent's guard.
Saunders throws a strike but Keller rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Saunders working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saunders trying to strike off his back.
Keller would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Saunders is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Keller trying to control but Saunders is working from the bottom.
Saunders looking for a sweep. Not yet Saunders, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saunders controlling the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Saunders on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Keller is looking to clinch but Saunders is avoiding it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Keller.
Saunders is looking to clinch but Keller is avoiding it.
Saunders swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Saunders shoots and misses
and Keller counters by moving into the clinch.
Keller is struggling to control the position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Keller lands an elbow inside.
Keller has had enough of the clinch but Saunders keeps him there for the moment.
Keller is trying to break the clinch but Saunders is controlling him.
Keller prevents Saunders from breaking the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keller working hard to break the clinch.
Keller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saunders tries to clinch but Keller is having none of it.
Keller misses with a combination
and Saunders counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Saunders.
Saunders preventing the sweep.
Saunders trying to control but Keller is working from the bottom.
Keller looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saunders is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Hellen Keller will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Koda Saunders's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A head kick misses from Keller.
Saunders tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Saunders swats away the attempt to clinch by Keller.
Hellen Keller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saunders shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Keller sprawls well. Keller wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Saunders gets slowly back to his feet.
Keller fakes the leg kick and cracks Saunders in the body.
Keller avoids the head kick by Saunders.
Keller tries to clinch up.
Saunders wants to clinch up but Keller keeps it at a distance.
Hellen Keller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saunders takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Saunders dodges the punch combination from Keller.
Keller works over Saunders's head and body with a nice combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keller throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Saunders takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Keller drives through and clinches with Saunders against the cage.
Keller connects with a nasty looking knee right to Saunders's face.
Keller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Keller circles away from the clinch attempt.
Keller bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Saunders is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Keller's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Keller takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Koda Saunders has got the better of the ground game so far.
Saunders is looking for a sweep. Keller is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Keller stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Saunders to get to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keller has Saunders up against the cage in a clinch.
Keller lands a hook that snaps the head of Saunders backwards.
Saunders trying to stall but Keller improves his position.
Keller scores with a hook to the body.
Keller is stalling here.
Keller tries to pull guard but Saunders won't allow it.
Keller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saunders with a poor takedown
and Keller counters with a big head kick but Saunders shrugs it off.
Keller forces Saunders back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saunders jumps guard but Keller stands there with Saunders around his waist. Saunders gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hellen Keller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koda Saunders.
Saunders jumps into guard, dragging Keller to the mat.
Saunders working a defensive guard here.
Saunders looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Keller has picked Saunders up and slammed him! Saunders can't keep hold of the triangle and Keller manages to pass to side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keller moves into full mount!
Keller avoids the attempt from Saunders to control.
Keller raining down shots from the mount!
Keller working for a guillotine from mount but Saunders is in no mood to give up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Saunders is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Keller tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Saunders tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hellen Keller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Saunders can do anything to dispel that myth.
Saunders tries to hold on but Keller postures up.
Koda Saunders has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Keller stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hellen Keller showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Keller, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hellen Keller!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rogerio Cardoso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scooby Doo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doo comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Scooby Doo Theme Song kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rogerio Cardoso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Scooby Doo!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Winston Howard and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doo drops his hands momentarily and Cardoso takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cardoso tries to bum rush Doo with a series of wild strikes but Doo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Doo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cardoso's half guard.
Doo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cardoso knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Doo is thwarting Cardoso's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cardoso manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Doo stands up and waves to Cardoso to follow him.
A big left from Doo misses.
Cardoso lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Doo backs up against the cage.
It looks like Scooby Doo has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cardoso keeps the fight on the outside.
Doo tries to clinch there but Cardoso circles away.
Doo doesn't manage to clinch there - Cardoso circles away.
A jab from Cardoso misses.
Doo has closed the distance and engaged Cardoso in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cardoso smiles and moves away.
Cardoso scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cardoso darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Doo needs to keep his hands up - Cardoso had a free shot at his head there.
Doo drives through and clinches with Cardoso against the cage.
Cardoso lands a shot to the body.
Doo looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Doo.
A left hand lands to the body for Cardoso.
Cardoso stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short body shot lands from Cardoso as the two fighters clinch.
Doo keeps control of Cardoso as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cardoso's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cardoso avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Doo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Doo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Doo looks for a takedown but Cardoso sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cardoso drops Doo with a nice combination! Cardoso dives into Doo's guard, looking to finish!
Doo is rocked!
Cardoso not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cardoso has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Doo trying to keep a closed guard but Cardoso is proving a slippery customer.
Doo looking for a sweep. Not yet Doo, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cardoso is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cardoso postures up in Doo's guard and throws a big left but Doo blocks it.
Cardoso sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Doo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cardoso postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cardoso controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cardoso wants to control from the top but Doo keeps moving.
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.
Cardoso throws a big right hand that misses.
Cardoso looking to sit in guard and control but Doo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Rogerio Cardoso just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Doo.
Rogerio Cardoso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scooby Doo.
Cardoso works over Doo's head and body with a nice combination.
Doo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Doo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Doo in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cardoso keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Doo looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rogerio Cardoso dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Scooby Doo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cardoso cracks Doo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Doo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cardoso as he jumps to the side.
Jab by Cardoso.
A cross from Cardoso lands.
Cardoso drops Doo with a nice combination! Cardoso dives into Doo's guard, looking to finish!
Doo is still in real trouble! Can Cardoso finish him?
Cardoso working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Doo's head.
Cardoso is stalling in the full guard.
Doo seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cardoso passes into half guard.
Doo is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doo controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Cardoso controlling the action here.
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.
Cardoso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Doo keeps working.
Cardoso prevents Doo from standing back up.
Cardoso stands up and beckons Doo to join him on the feet.
Cardoso keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cardoso connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cardoso lands with a cross.
Cardoso dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cardoso throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Cardoso ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rogerio Cardoso is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cardoso jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice uppercut there from Cardoso.
Cardoso connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Doo! He's out on his feet! Cardoso rushes in and drops Doo with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rogerio Cardoso!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Richard Callaghan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and VIc Darchinyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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170 lbs
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BJJ White 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Richard Callaghan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, VIc Darchinyan!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darchinyan misses with a two punch combination.
Darchinyan looks to land a left hand but Callaghan moved out of range nicely.
Darchinyan pushes Callaghan away with a front kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Darchinyan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Darchinyan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Darchinyan misses with a low kick.
VIc Darchinyan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Darchinyan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Darchinyan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Darchinyan misses with a body kick.
An inside leg kick from Darchinyan misses.
Darchinyan is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darchinyan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Callaghan swinging wilding here.
Callaghan blocks a head kick by Darchinyan.
Callaghan swats away the attempt to clinch by Darchinyan.
Nice takedown defense from Darchinyan. No joy for Callaghan on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darchinyan wants to clinch.
Darchinyan just misses with a punch to the body.
Darchinyan throws out a leg kick but Callaghan moves out of range and Darchinyan only half commits.
Darchinyan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Callaghan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Darchinyan is looking to score with low kicks.
Callaghan closes the distance and clinches.
Darchinyan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Callaghan is keeping busy.
Callaghan has Darchinyan pressed against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Darchinyan misses with an elbow strike.
Darchinyan stalling in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Darchinyan misses with a knee strike.
Darchinyan stalls.
Darchinyan misses with an elbow over the top.
Callaghan's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Darchinyan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Darchinyan letting Callaghan take a breather here.
Darchinyan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Callaghan as Darchinyan tries to tie him up.
Callaghan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Darchinyan closes the distance and clinches.
Darchinyan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Callaghan is keeping busy.
Callaghan avoiding damage.
Callaghan keeps control of Darchinyan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darchinyan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Callaghan walks away with a smile on his face. Darchinyan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Darchinyan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Callaghan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Callaghan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Callaghan checks a leg kick nicely.
Darchinyan misses with a kick to the body.
Callaghan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Callaghan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Darchinyan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Callaghan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Richard Callaghan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of VIc Darchinyan.
Darchinyan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Callaghan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Callaghan goes for a takedown attempt but Darchinyan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Callaghan lands a really nice looking cross but Darchinyan seems unphased.
Darchinyan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Darchinyan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Darchinyan tries to clinch but Callaghan moves away
and Callaghan counters by clinching up.
Callaghan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Darchinyan closes the distance but Callaghan moves to the side
and Callaghan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Callaghan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darchinyan holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Callaghan stalls.
Darchinyan tries a knee to the head but Callaghan blocks it.
Darchinyan is trying to stall.
Darchinyan misses with a knee strike.
Darchinyan looks gassed!
Darchinyan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Callaghan gets underhooks to prevent Darchinyan's takedown attempt.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Callaghan as Darchinyan tries to tie him up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Callaghan slows down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Callaghan 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.
A low kick from Darchinyan is predictable there
and Callaghan counters by moving into the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Darchinyan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Callaghan's brow.
Darchinyan tries to circle away but Callaghan has him pinned against the cage.
Callaghan is stalling here.
Darchinyan tries for a takedown but Callaghan manages to get underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Callaghan as Darchinyan tries to tie him up.
Darchinyan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Darchinyan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Callaghan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of stalling here from Callaghan.
Darchinyan is breathing heavily.
Darchinyan throws an elbow but it misses.
Callaghan gets underhooks to prevent Darchinyan's takedown attempt.
Richard Callaghan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of VIc Darchinyan.
Callaghan gets control of Darchinyan's arms and successfully pulls guard. Callaghan will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Callaghan pushes Darchinyan off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Callaghan drives through and clinches with Darchinyan against the cage.
Darchinyan taking a breather.
Darchinyan is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Callaghan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Callaghan.
Darchinyan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Callaghan slows down the pace here.
Darchinyan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Callaghan smiles and moves away.
Callaghan clinches up with Darchinyan and pushes him back against the cage.
Darchinyan tries to circle away but Callaghan has him pinned against the cage.
Darchinyan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Callaghan stalling the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Callaghan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight stays on the outside here - Callaghan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Callaghan drives through and clinches with Darchinyan against the cage.
Callaghan keeps control of Darchinyan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Callaghan stops a takedown attempt from Darchinyan.
Callaghan breaks from the clinch.
Darchinyan looks to clinch
and Callaghan counters with a good low kick that Darchinyan was not able to check.
Callaghan rushes Darchinyan and presses him up against the cage.
Darchinyan looking to slow down the pace here.
Callaghan slows down the pace here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Callaghan for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Callaghan has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Darchinyan uses from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darchinyan won't allow Callaghan to sweep him here.
Darchinyan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Callaghan's guard.
Callaghan is concentrating on defense, preventing Darchinyan from advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Callaghan wants to control but Darchinyan is keeping busy.
Callaghan moves into full guard.
Darchinyan thows a big elbow that misses.
Darchinyan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Callaghan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Darchinyan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
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.
Darchinyan working some strikes from top position.
Darchinyan has gone for a leg lock! Callaghan slips out almost immediately though and dives into Darchinyan's guard.
Callaghan wants to control from the top but Darchinyan keeps moving.
Darchinyan throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Callaghan escapes and throws Darchinyan's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Darchinyan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Darchinyan is trying to work for a sweep but Callaghan has mounted him!
Callaghan controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Callaghan dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Callaghan has Darchinyan up against the cage in a clinch.
Darchinyan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Darchinyan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Darchinyan looking to throw knees to the head but Callaghan is blocking nicely.
Callaghan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Darchinyan looking to slow down the pace here.
Darchinyan looking to throw knees to the head but Callaghan is blocking nicely.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters up against the cage, Darchinyan throws an elbow but misses.
Darchinyan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Darchinyan is trying to break free.
Callaghan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Darchinyan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Darchinyan is trying to drag Callaghan to the mat but Callaghan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Callaghan has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Darchinyan uses from the top position.
Darchinyan looking to pass the guard.
Darchinyan won't allow Callaghan to sweep him here.
Callaghan controlling the position.
Darchinyan passes Callaghan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Darchinyan misses with a head shot. Callaghan uses the momentum to regain guard.
Callaghan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
VIc Darchinyan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Darchinyan looking to pass the guard.
Callaghan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Darchinyan.
Callaghan wants to stand and escape but Darchinyan is having none of it.
Darchinyan postures up in Callaghan's guard and throws a big left but Callaghan blocks it.
Darchinyan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Callaghan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Some wild striking there from Callaghan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Callaghan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Darchinyan backs up against the cage.
Callaghan clinches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Callaghan avoids the elbow strike from Darchinyan, against the cage.
Darchinyan fails to pull guard.
Richard Callaghan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of VIc Darchinyan.
Callaghan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Callaghan moves into the clinch.
Callaghan keeps control of Darchinyan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Callaghan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Callaghan blocks an elbow strike.
The referee calls for Callaghan to work.
Darchinyan can't get the takedown.
A short right from Callaghan.
Callaghan stalling against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Darchinyan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Darchinyan being controlled against the cage.
Callaghan prevents Darchinyan from breaking the clinch.
Richard Callaghan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee calls for Callaghan to work.
Callaghan wants a takedown.
Callaghan stalling the fight.
Darchinyan trying to control the position but instead, Callaghan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Darchinyan into the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Darchinyan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Callaghan just leaning against Darchinyan, taking a breather.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Callaghan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Callaghan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Callaghan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sonny Bill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enrico Zamora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sonny Bill has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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22
200 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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22
205 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sonny Bill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Enrico Zamora!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Hugh Johnson and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zamora avoids the head kick by Bill.
Zamora tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bill swivels and escapes.
Zamora on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Zamora shoots in for a double leg but Bill sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zamora shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Zamora postures up in Bill's guard and throws a big left but Bill blocks it.
Zamora loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zamora has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zamora keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bill's head.
Zamora keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bill's head.
Zamora postures up in Bill's guard and throws a big left but Bill blocks it.
Zamora is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Zamora chips away with some ground and pound.
Zamora is working Bill over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Zamora postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bill is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Zamora, into his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zamora is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Bill frees his head nicely. Oh but Zamora has switched to an armbar! Bill is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Enrico Zamora!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alonzo Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tommy Gunn is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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210 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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alonzo Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tommy Gunn!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Steve Erwin and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Gunn.
Gunn digs a good hook to Jackson's body.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gunn clinches with his opponent.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackson dodges an elbow strike from Gunn.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gunn.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Gunn lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Alonzo Jackson has been cut.
Jackson pushes Gunn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gunn lands a left hand.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gunn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jackson's defenses.
Gunn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gunn.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gunn lands an elbow inside that Jackson shrugs off.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Gunn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gunn misses with an elbow over the top.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Gunn.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gunn blocking some punches.
Gunn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gunn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gunn.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gunn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacksons head.
Gunn scores with a shot to the side of Jackson's head.
Gunn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gunn blocking some punches.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gunn lands a knee to the head.
Gunn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jackson.
A short right from Gunn.
Gunn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jackson is rocked!
Nice elbow from Gunn.
Oh Jackson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackson seems to have got his legs back now.
Gunn lands an elbow inside that Jackson shrugs off.
Gunn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Gunn is trying to stall.
Gunn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gunn lands a left hand.
Gunn slowing the pace effectively.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Gunn with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Gunn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gunn lands an elbow that stopped Jackson in his tracks for a moment.
Gunn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jackson takes an elbow to the temple.
Gunn is struggling to control the position.
Jackson gets through Gunn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Gunn.
Gunn connects with a knee to the head.
Gunn looking to throw knees to the head but Jackson is blocking nicely.
Jackson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn scores with a shot to the side of Jackson's head.
Gunn lands an elbow inside that Jackson shrugs off.
Gunn is trying to maintain a safe position but Jackson gets an underhook and turns Gunn into the cage.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson decides to pull guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson is working an open guard so Gunn takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Gunn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jackson takes the fight into the clinch.
Gunn lands a damaging elbow.
Jackson takes an elbow to the temple.
Jackson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gunns head.
Gunn scores with a shot to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Gunn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jackson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Gunn looking to slow down the pace here.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jackson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jackson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gunn unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jackson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Gunn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gunn landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gunn looking to slow down the pace here.
Jackson avoids a wild elbow strike from Gunn.
Jackson misses with some punches.
Jackson dodges an elbow strike from Gunn.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jackson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gunn blocks an uppercut.
Gunn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gunn scores with a shot to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Gunn.
A nice left hand lands by Gunn.
Gunn misses with some punches.
Gunn lands a nice elbow.
Jackson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gunn scores a nice knee to the body.
Gunn lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gunn throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gunn prevents it.
Jackson lands with a short shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jackson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Gunn.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
Jackson takes an elbow to the temple.
Gunn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jackson blocks it with crossed arms.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gunn takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Gunn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jackson.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gunn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jackson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gunn backwards.
Gunn lands an elbow inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gunns head.
Jackson lands with a right to the head.
Gunn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jackson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alonzo Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gunn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gunn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gunn pushes Jackson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Gunn.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gunn backwards.
A short right from Jackson.
Gunn blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jackson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Gunn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alonzo Jackson'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.
Gunn wants to clinch.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Gunn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gunn moves into the clinch.
Gunn blocks an uppercut.
Gunn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jackson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gunn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gunn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jackson avoids it.
Gunn tries a knee to the head but Jackson blocks it.
Gunn lands a nice knee to the body.
Gunn unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tommy Gunn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gunn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gunn unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Gunn lands an elbow that stopped Jackson in his tracks for a moment.
Gunn landing knees to the body.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Gunn.
Gunn leaning against his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gunn scores a nice knee to the body.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A short right from Jackson on the inside.
Gunn is working Jackson over against the cage.
Gunn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jackson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Gunn uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Gunn.
Gunn tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gunn lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gunn.
A short uppercut from Jackson.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gunn lands an elbow that stopped Jackson in his tracks for a moment.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Gunn putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jackson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
Gunn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jackson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gunn misses with an elbow over the top.
Gunn is pressed up against the cage. Jackson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gunn down to the mat. Gunn avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Alonzo Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gunn misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gunn is trying to defend but Jackson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Gunn is looking to control Jackson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gunn avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to take a breather but Gunn is having none of it.
Jackson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jackson thows a huge punch but Gunn dodges it nicely.
Gunn is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Jackson throws a strike but Gunn avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gunn pulls Jackson in to control the position.
Jackson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Gunn moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.
Gunn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jackson. Jackson obviously looking to wear him down.
Jackson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gunn counters with a series of strikes. Jackson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gunn swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
Jackson tries to clinch up.
Jackson wants to clinch up but Gunn keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tommy Gunn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gunn thows a body shot but no joy.
Jackson tries to clinch there but Gunn circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gunn!
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jackson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gunn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gunn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Gunn.
Gunn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jackson avoids it.
Gunn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gunn throws an elbow that misses.
A shot in the inside from Jackson.
Still in the clinch, Jackson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jackson lands with a light punch inside.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gunn.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackson lands with a left to the head.
Gunn throws an elbow that misses.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jackson.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gunn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gunn just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jackson's brow.
Jackson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Gunn.
Gunn looking to throw knees to the head but Jackson is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Gunn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alonzo Jackson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Gunn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jackson gets a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gunn.
Jackson lands with a left to the head.
Gunn throws an elbow but it misses.
Gunn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson avoids the elbow strike from Gunn, against the cage.
Gunn takes a shot to the head.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson misses with some punches.
Jackson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gunn prevents it.
Gunn is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jackson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gunn lands an elbow that stopped Jackson in his tracks for a moment.
Gunn lands an elbow inside.
Jackson misses with some punches.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gunn is trying to maintain a safe position but Jackson gets an underhook and turns Gunn into the cage.
Gunn misses with an elbow over the top.
Gunn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gunn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jackson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn looking to slow down the pace here.
Gunn misses with a knee strike.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Jackson on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gunn.
Gunn digs a right hand underneath Jackson's ribcage. Jackson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice left hand lands by Jackson.
Jackson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson blocks the elbow strike.
Jackson misses with some punches.
Gunn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gunn lands an elbow inside that Jackson shrugs off.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jackson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Jackson manages to end up in side control.
Gunn dodges the ground and pound from Jackson.
Jackson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Gunn is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Gunn is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson working the ground and pound but Gunn is defending the strikes.
Jackson wants to control but Gunn is keeping him busy.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Jackson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Gunn to his feet.
Jackson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gunn pinned against the cage. Gunn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gunn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn rushes Jackson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gunn backwards.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gunn lands an elbow that stopped Jackson in his tracks for a moment.
Gunn blocks an uppercut.
Gunn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gunn tries to stall but Jackson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gunn looking to throw knees to the head but Jackson is blocking nicely.
Jackson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gunn backwards.
Gunn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Jackson.
Jackson lands a takedown into guard.
Jackson is looking to work some ground and pound but Gunn has wrist control.
Jackson with a nice head shot there.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jackson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to score with some ground and pound. Gunn controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Jackson working the ground and pound but Gunn is defending the strikes.
Tommy Gunn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Jackson throws an elbow but Gunn slips to the side and avoids it well.
Jackson working the body and head with strikes.
Gunn avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jackson.
Gunn taking punishment in the form of punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alonzo Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gunn 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Gunn!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vance Vorhees (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dimebag Darrel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vorhees comes to the cage accompanied by I Will Not Bow by Breaking Benjamin. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Dimebag Darrel enters the cage!
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24
184 lbs
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182 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Brawler
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vance Vorhees!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dimebag Darrel!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Donatello Bradman and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vorhees avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vorhees.
Vorhees feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Darrel's calf.
Darrel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vorhees circles away quickly and effectively.
A low kick from Darrel is predictable there
and Vorhees makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dimebag Darrel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vorhees ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Darrel throws a combination that misses
and Vorhees counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Vorhees slips under a jab.
Vorhees steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Darrel.
Darrel throws a head kick that misses
and Vorhees finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Darrel throws a lazy body kick
and Vorhees counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Darrel thinking.
Vorhees stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vorhees wants it to stay on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darrel throws a leg kick that is checked
and Vorhees counters with a right hand to the body.
Darrel throws a shot from downtown. Vorhees moves away and avoids it.
Vorhees feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Darrel's calf.
Darrel scores a takedown into full mount!
Darrel sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Darrel in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The referee warns Vorhees that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Vorhees flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Vorhees wants to control but Darrel is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vorhees tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Darrel takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Darrel thowing shots but they're missing.
Darrel lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Vorhees hang on?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Darrel.
Darrel thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Darrel is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Vorhees can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Darrel dominating with strikes here.
Vorhees is working to get back to half guard.
Darrel raining down shots from the mount!
Vorhees sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Vorhees is trying to maintain the position but Darrel is very close to passing his half guard.
Vorhees flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darrel looks to land a strike but Vorhees avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Darrel throwing strikes but missing.
Darrel scoring with some ground and pound.
Darrel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Darrel is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Vorhees not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Darrel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vorhees. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vorhees tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Darrel throws a strike but Vorhees rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Darrel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dimebag Darrel dominated that round.
That's time! Vorhees's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Vorhees chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Darrel gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Vorhees counters with a good low kick that Darrel was not able to check.
Darrel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vorhees counters with a right hand to the body.
Darrel connects with a looping right hand.
Vorhees blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Darrel misses its intended target.
A shot to the body from Darrel misses
and Vorhees counters with a thumping low kick.
Darrel misses with a shot to the body
and Vorhees counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Darrel throws a combination that misses
and Vorhees counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Darrel thinking.
Darrel is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vorhees, right into the meat.
Darrel throws a leg kick
and Vorhees counters with a solid body kick.
Darrel is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Vorhees moves out of range of the strikes.
Vorhees avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Darrel throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vorhees counters with a left to the body.
Darrel throws a sloppy body shot
and Vorhees counters with a left to the body.
Darrel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Darrel misses with a body shot
and Vorhees counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Darrel misses with a body shot
and Vorhees makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Darrel misses
and Vorhees counters with an inside leg kick.
Darrel doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Darrel is breathing heavily.
Vorhees lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Darrel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Darrel misses with a kick to the body
and Vorhees counters with a slapping leg kick.
Darrel misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Vorhees counters with a nice low kick that buckles Darrel's knee momentarily.
A low kick from Darrel is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Darrel throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vorhees counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darrel with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vorhees makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Darrel misses with a hook to the body
and Vorhees counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vance Vorhees is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Darrel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vorhees thumps Darrel with a low kick.
Vorhees lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vorhees throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Darrel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Darrel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vorhees.
Vance Vorhees is winning the standup battle so far.
Darrel shoots in for a takedown but Vorhees shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vance Vorhees has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dimebag Darrel.
Vorhees scoring well with a low kick there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vorhees wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A shot to the body from Darrel misses
and Vorhees counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Darrel throws a shot from downtown. Vorhees moves away and avoids it.
Darrel shoots in but no luck this time.
Vorhees scoring well with a low kick there.
Vorhees lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Darrel lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A jab from Darrel misses.
Darrel throws a hook but Vorhees blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vance Vorhees dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Darrel misses with a hook to the body
and Vorhees counters with a low kick, right behind Darrel 's knee.
Vorhees fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Darrel falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vorhees counters with a leg kick.
Vorhees is looking to slow Darrel down with leg kicks.
Vorhees is looking to wear down Darrel with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Darrel thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darrel misses with a leg kick
and Vorhees counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A good leg kick by Vorhees.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vorhees.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Darrel misses
and Vorhees counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Darrel throws a head kick that misses
and Vorhees counters with a left to the body.
Darrel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vorhees ducks under a wild hook from Darrel.
Darrel misses with a double jab
and Vorhees counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Darrel misses with a body punch
and Vorhees counters with a left to the body.
Darrel has his takedown stuffed
and Vorhees finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Darrel shoots for a takedown but Vorhees saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vorhees scores with a shot to the body.
Darrel throws a leg kick
and Vorhees makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Vorhees lands a nice leg kick that just misses Darrel's sensitive parts.
Darrel throws a big shot that misses.
Darrel falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vorhees counters with a nice low kick that buckles Darrel's knee momentarily.
Darrel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vorhees.
Darrel misses with a straight left.
Vorhees scores with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darrel waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Vorhees.
Vorhees feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Darrel's calf.
Vorhees lands with a nice body punch.
Darrel has his takedown stuffed
and Vorhees counters with a thumping low kick.
Vance Vorhees has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dimebag Darrel.
Vorhees ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vorhees.
Darrel tries to clinch but Vorhees moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darrel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vorhees. Vorhees obviously looking to wear him down.
Vorhees slaps away a takedown attempt from Darrel, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vorhees is looking to slow Darrel down with leg kicks.
Darrel clinches but Vorhees breaks the clinch
and Vorhees counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Vorhees staying out of range there.
Darrel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vorhees makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Darrel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vance Vorhees showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vorhees 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 John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vance Vorhees!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Leroy Goins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Todd Maxwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goins comes to the cage accompanied by Jesus Walks. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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145 lbs
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130 lbs
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Basic striking
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Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leroy Goins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Todd Maxwell!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Donatello Bradman and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Goins misses with a wild combination.
Goins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maxwell doesn't seem bothered though.
Maxwell takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Goins scores with a one two! Maxwell had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Maxwell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Goins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Goins throws a jab but it's blocked by Maxwell.
Goins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Goins closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Maxwell trying to remain calm as Goins controls from the top position.
Maxwell is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Goins stops Maxwell from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are battling for position here. Maxwell manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Maxwell wants to sweep here but Goins controlling him for the moment.
Goins scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goins looking to pass the guard.
Maxwell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Goins is one step ahead there.
Goins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Goins is looking to work some ground and pound but Maxwell has wrist control.
Maxwell 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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Maxwell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maxwell looks to score with a jab to the body but Goins is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Goins has managed to clinch.
Maxwell has a couple of punches blocked by Goins.
Goins breaks from the clinch.
Maxwell misses with a combination
and Goins counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Goins, as that shot connected.
Goins drives through with a takedown into guard.
Goins works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Maxwell is pressing down on Goins's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Maxwell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Goins.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maxwell had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Goins is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Maxwell Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Goins's back instead.
Goins rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Goins is trying to maintain the position but Maxwell is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goins moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Goins holds on and takes a little breather.
Goins looking for a guillotine here but Maxwell defends easily.
Maxwell pushes down on Goins's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Goins is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goins moves into full guard.
Maxwell looking to sit in guard and control but Goins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Goins content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Maxwell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maxwell lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Goins!
Goins bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leroy Goins dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Goins feints and as Maxwell raises his hands in defense, Goins changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Goins working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Maxwell's head.
Goins is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Goins trying to control but Maxwell is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Maxwell wants to hit a switch here but Goins passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Maxwell there!
Goins pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Goins trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maxwell is looking to improve his position but Goins isn't that keen on the idea.
Goins with the ground and pound from mount.
Goins landing shots from mount.
Goins controlling the position easily from mount.
Goins prevents Maxwell from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goins can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Maxwell is looking to escape.
Goins prevents Maxwell from getting the reversal.
Maxwell is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Goins lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Maxwell working to try and regain half guard.
Goins controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell is looking to get to half guard.
Leroy Goins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Goins with good strikes from the mount here!
Goins lands a nice shot to the head.
Goins lands a big elbow.
Goins lands with some strikes.
Maxwell is rocked!
Goins with shots to the head and body - Maxwell looks very uncomfortable down there.
Maxwell is still in real trouble! Can Goins finish him?
Goins lands a nice shot to the head.
Goins working the ground and pound effectively.
Maxwell is looking to improve his position but Goins isn't that keen on the idea.
Maxwell seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goins with the ground and pound from mount.
Maxwell manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Maxwell tries to roll over but Goins keeps him under control.
Goins is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Maxwell doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Goins.
Maxwell is defending against the submission attempts here by Goins.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leroy Goins dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A telegraphed right hand from Maxwell misses the target.
Maxwell swinging wilding here.
Goins lands a body shot.
Maxwell throws a combination that misses
and Goins counters with an inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Goins.
Maxwell falls off balance throwing a combination
and Goins counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Goins slips nicely into half guard.
Nice strikes from Goins there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maxwell is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Goins scores with a couple of nice shots.
Maxwell wants to get back to full guard.
Goins slows the pace down in half guard.
Goins has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Maxwell slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Goins accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Goins sitting in guard here, content to control.
Goins trying to control the position from guard on top but Maxwell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Maxwell is looking for a triangle but Goins pushes his legs off easily.
Goins sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Maxwell's guard.
Maxwell wants to improve his position but Goins is controlling well.
Goins drops an elbow to the side of Maxwell's head.
Maxwell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Goins content to control rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell is looking to improve his position.
Maxwell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Goins takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Maxwell gets full guard.
Leroy Goins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Goins's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Maxwell has momentary wrist control but Goins slips an elbow through the middle.
Goins is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Maxwell manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Todd Maxwell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maxwell is working for a guillotine from mount but Goins frees his head quite easily.
Goins slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Goins blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maxwell.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leroy Goins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Goins has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leroy Goins!
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