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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Karel Gil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John The Butcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gil comes to the cage accompanied by Papa Roach - Last Resort. John The Butcher is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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159 lbs
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155 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Karel Gil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John The Butcher!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Summer Carpenter and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Butcher will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The Butcher fails with the takedown
and Gil counters with a three punch combo that has The Butcher backing up. The Butcher nods at Gil to acknowledge the strikes.
The Butcher fails with the takedown
and Gil counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Karel Gil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John The Butcher.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Gil not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gil is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gil sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. The Butcher defending well though.
Gil throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gil is looking for a kimura but The Butcher is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gil to get the leverage.
The Butcher is trying to get back to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gil maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! The Butcher could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Gil has cracked it and The Butcher is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Gil!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Karel Gil!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mogul Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sheamus Noonan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sheamus Noonan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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144 lbs
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BJJ Red Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Mogul Khan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sheamus Noonan!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Winston Howard and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan shoots in for a takedown but Noonan shows good takedown defense.
Khan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Noonan doesn't manage to clinch there - Khan circles away.
Noonan cracks Khan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Khan misses the shot to the body.
Noonan tries to work over Khan's front leg with a kick but Khan checks it.
Khan throws a hook but Noonan blocks it.
Noonan walks into a left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Noonan. Khan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good shot there by Noonan.
Khan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Noonan doesn't manage to clinch there - Khan circles away.
Khan shoots in looking for a takedown but Noonan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Khan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Noonan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mogul Khan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Noonan pushes Khan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Noonan.
Noonan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Khan's defenses.
Khan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Noonan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Khan is breathing heavily.
Khan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Noonan walks away with a smile on his face. Khan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Both fighters circling a little - Noonan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Noonan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Noonan tries a head kick but it misses.
Noonan has managed to clinch.
Noonan lands an elbow just above Khan 's eye.
Knees in the clinch landing for Noonan.
Nice elbow from Noonan.
Noonan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Khan's defenses.
A right hand to the body from Noonan.
Noonan scores with a shot to the side of Khan's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noonan lands a right hand.
Khan takes a knee to the side of the body.
Noonan scores a nice knee to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Noonan.
Noonan lands a shoulder strike.
Noonan scores with a shot to the side of Khan's head.
Noonan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Khans head.
Noonan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Noonan lands a nice elbow.
Khan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Noonan smiles and moves away.
Noonan cracks a nice hook into Khan's ribs.
A head kick misses from Noonan.
Khan looks to land a right hand but Noonan moved out of range.
Noonan lands with a slapping head kick.
Khan is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noonan misses with a body shot.
Oh Khan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Noonan tries to clinch up but Khan circles away and keeps his distance.
Khan seems to have got his legs back now.
Noonan lands with a hook. Khan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Noonan throws a body kick that misses.
Khan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Noonan circles away.
Khan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Noonan.
Khan looks to land a combination but Noonan avoids it well.
Noonan lands a right hook to the body.
Khan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Noonan sprawls well. Noonan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Khan gets slowly back to his feet.
Noonan doesn't manage to clinch there - Khan circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Khan misses
and Noonan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Khan just misses with a punch to the body.
Noonan slaps away a takedown attempt from Khan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Noonan clinches up with Khan and pushes him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noonan scores a nice knee to the body.
Noonan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Noonan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Noonan.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Khan fails to pull guard.
Noonan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Khan backwards.
Khan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Noonan smiles and moves away.
Noonan jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sheamus Noonan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Khan blocks a head kick by Noonan.
Nice body kick there by Noonan.
Khan blocks a head kick by Noonan.
Khan instigates a clinch.
Noonan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Khan or not.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Khan. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Noonan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Noonan lands a nice elbow.
Khan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Noonan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Noonan lands an elbow just above Khan 's eye.
Noonan lands a shoulder strike.
Khan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Noonan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Khan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Noonan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mogul Khan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Noonan lands with a right to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noonan presses Khan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Noonan lands an elbow just above Khan 's eye.
Noonan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Noonan.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Noonan.
Noonan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short left from Noonan.
Noonan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Noonan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Noonan crunches a lovely knee into Khan's ribcage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice elbow from Noonan.
Noonan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Khan backwards.
Khan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Noonan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Noonan unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Noonan gets through Khan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Noonan creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Khan's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Khan drops to his knees and Noonan pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sheamus Noonan!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kent Russell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Banners (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Russell might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Dysfunctional-Tech N9ne. Banners has chosen Rage Against The Machine - Bombtrack as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kent Russell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ken Banners!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Bruno Hogan and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Russell is looking to clinch but Banners is avoiding it.
Banners connects with an inside leg kick.
Russell throws the left hand but Banners avoids the punch easily.
Banners misses with a shot to the body
and Russell counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Banners swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Banners clinches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Banners tries to work over Russell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Russell jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Banners walks away with a smile on his face. Russell gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Banners throws a looping overhand right but Russell ducks down to avoid it.
Russell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Banners keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Banners gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Banners breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Banners moves into the clinch successfully.
Russell scores with a shoulder strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Russell trying to control the position but instead, Banners has worked for underhooks and has pushed Russell into the cage.
Banners looking to slow down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russell is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Banners looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Banners struggles to land a body shot inside as Russell controls his hands.
Banners prevents a body shot from Russell.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Russell.
It looks like Ken Banners has been cut.
Banners content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Russell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Russell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Russell slowing the pace effectively.
A nice right hand lands inside from Russell.
Banners's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Russell checks a leg kick nicely.
Banners clinches with his opponent.
Russell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Banners is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Russell throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Russell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Russell just misses with a elbow thrown towards Banners's brow.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Banners lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Banners.
Banners looking to stall.
Russell lands a hook to the side of the head.
Russell missing with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Banners.
Russell missing with knees to the body.
Russell blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Banners.
Banners throws a head punch that misses.
Russell struggles to land a body shot inside as Banners controls his hands.
Russell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banners is leaning against Russell and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Russell trying to land knees to the body.
Russell is breathing heavily.
Banners lands with a right to the head.
Banners tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Russell avoids it.
Russell throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Russell is trying to maintain a safe position but Banners gets an underhook and turns Russell into the cage.
Banners slowing the pace effectively.
Banners tries a body shot but Russell blocks it.
Russell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Banners.
Russell swings wildly with an uppercut but Banners uses good head movement to avoid it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Banners's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A combination from Banners does no damage.
Nice straight punches there by Banners. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Banners.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Banners.
Banners looks to land a body kick but Russell moved away.
Russell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Banners was well out of range. Poor timing from Russell.
Russell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Banners throws out the jab.
Russell stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ken Banners seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Russell tries to clinch but Banners is having none of it.
Banners uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Russell.
Russell looks to land a combination but Banners avoids it well.
Banners lands a two punch combo.
Russell throws a jab but it's blocked by Banners.
Banners darts in and clinches Russell up against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Banners throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Russells head.
Banners lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Banners pushes Russell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Russell works on Banners's body with a couple of short punches.
Russell tries to land knees in the clinch but Banners avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Banners dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ken Banners's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Russell is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ken Banners seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Banners takes one on the button.
Good work by Russell as he checks the leg kick.
Banners ducks under a wild hook from Russell.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Russell checks a leg kick.
Banners throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Russell takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Russell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Banners.
Russell lands a nice hook to Banners's body. Banners takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Russell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Russell closes the distance and clinches.
Russell avoiding damage as Banners throws knees to the body.
Banners's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Russell lands with a right hand.
Banners misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banners feints a jab promting Russell to slip. Banners then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Russell slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
No joy there for Banners, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Russell thows a body shot but no joy.
Banners looks to land a combination but Russell avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Russell. Banners does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Banners misses.
Banners jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Russell misses with a wild body shot.
Banners defending well as Russell loads up on a big left hand.
Banners cracks Russell with a right hand to the side of the head.
Banners misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Russell.
Banners throws a hook but Russell blocks it.
Russell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Banners was well out of range. Poor timing from Russell.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Banners.
Banners misses with a straight right.
Banners looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banners pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Banners keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Russell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Russell is looking to clinch but Banners is avoiding it.
Banners throws a series of punches but Russell avoids them all with ease.
Banners misses with a straight left.
Russell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Banners was well out of range. Poor timing from Russell.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Russell checks a leg kick.
Banners wants to slow Russell down by chopping away at his legs.
Russell ducks under a wild hook from Banners.
Banners throws a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banners moves into range and clinches up with Russell.
Russell digs a right hand into Banners's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Banners's gas tank.
Banners is breathing heavily.
Banners looking to slow down the pace here.
Russell tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Banners avoids it.
Russell prevents a body shot from Banners.
Russell tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Banners avoids it.
Russell displaying some good clinch control by pressing Banners up against the cage.
Russell blocks a body shot from Banners.
Banners is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Russell lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Banners breaks from the clinch.
Russell scores with a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banners missing with a left hand there. Russell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A left and a right from Russell both land. Nice combination.
Banners moves away from the strike by Russell.
Banners misses with a hook to the body
and Russell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Russell takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Banners fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Russell checks it well.
Banners tries to work over Russell's front leg with a kick but Russell checks it.
Banners moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Russell moves out of range of the leg kick from Banners.
Banners throws a body punch but Russell moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Banners needs to keep his hands up - Russell had a free shot at his head there.
Russell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Banners throws a looping overhand right but Russell ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ken Banners will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ken Banners's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Banners clinches up against the cage.
Russell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Banners is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Russell.
Russell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Russell tries a body shot but Banners blocks it.
Banners dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Banners looking to stall.
Russell throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Russell is trying to push Banners away but Banners has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Banners blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Banners lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banners content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Russell digs a right hand underneath Banners's ribcage. Banners let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Banners breaks the clinch.
Banners gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Russell counters with a nice uppercut.
Banners waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Russell.
Russell avoids the body shot from Banners.
A shot to the liver by Russell. Beautiful body shot.
Banners takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Russell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Banners.
Banners takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Banners thows a left - swing and a miss!
Russell cracks Banners with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Russell doesn't manage to clinch there - Banners circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banners throws a jab but it's blocked by Russell.
Banners misses with a low kick.
Banners swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banners tries to land a leg kick but Russell saw it coming and moves away.
Russell wants to clinch.
Russell is looking to wear down Banners with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Russell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Banners throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Russell gets tackled into the cage by Banners. Banners maintains the clinch.
Banners misses with the head strike.
A short right from Banners on the inside.
Russell tries to work over Banners's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Russell trying to stall but Banners improves his position.
Banners is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Banners stalling the fight.
Ken Banners is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banners lands a right hand.
Ken Banners seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Russell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Banners.
Russell misses with the head strike.
Russell taking a breather.
Banners takes a shot to the head.
Russell misses with some punches.
Russell misses with an elbow over the top.
Russell trying to land knees to the body.
A short left from Banners.
Russell lands a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Banners blocks the elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russell struggles to land a body shot inside as Banners controls his hands.
Banners blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kent Russell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Banners avoiding damage as Russell throws knees to the body.
Russell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Banners.
Russell tries to land knees in the clinch but Banners avoids the damage to the body.
Banners lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Russell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Banners managing to block the knees to the body from Russell.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Russell lands a body shot.
Banners cracks Russell with a nice body shot.
Russell trying to land knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kent Russell showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Banners 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ken Banners!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joe Foe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Geronimo Malkind (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malkind has chosen Extreme Ways as his entrance music. Joe Foe could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Geronimo Malkind's chin.
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148 lbs
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152 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Foe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Geronimo Malkind!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Donatello Bradman and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malkind looks to throw the jab but Foe is out of range.
Malkind closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Joe Foe has been cut.
Malkind misses with a body punch
and Foe counters with a two punch combo.
Foe takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Foe walks into a stiff left hand from Malkind.
Foe swinging wildly here.
Foe looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Foe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Malkind has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Foe has managed to get both his arms back between Malkind's legs - danger averted.
Malkind looking for a guillotine here but Foe defends easily.
Foe wants to control from the top but Malkind keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Foe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Malkind has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Foe has managed to get both his arms back between Malkind's legs - danger averted.
Foe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Foe connects with a couple of short punches.
Malkind trying to control the position.
Malkind can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Foe controls the pace.
Foe is pushing down on Malkind's leg trying to pass to half guard. Malkind is fighting to maintain full guard but Foe has managed to sneak the leg through.
Foe is trying to control the action in half guard but Malkind is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Foe connects with a nice short shot to Malkind's temple.
Foe is looking to take a break and control but Malkind is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malkind makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Malkind.
Foe trying to control but Malkind is working from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Joe Foe.
Some wild striking there from Foe.
Malkind lands with an uppercut that bounces Foe off the cage and back into rage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malkind swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Foe counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Malkind thinking.
Malkind lands a jab to the nose.
Malkind throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Foe counters with an outside leg kick.
Malkind fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Foe manages to avoid it.
Foe shoots in and drives through. Malkind sprawls well.
Jab from Malkind.
Malkind has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Malkind lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Joe Foe's cut is getting worse.
Malkind misses with a body shot.
Foe fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malkind throws a shot from downtown. Foe moves away and avoids it.
No luck for Foe with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Foe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malkind thows a body shot but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malkind throws a right and a left that both miss.
Foe with a poor takedown
and Malkind counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Malkind throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Foe counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Foe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Malkind misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geronimo Malkind dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Foe's cut.
That's time! Foe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Malkind misses with a wild body shot.
Foe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Malkind just misses with a punch to the body.
Malkind jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Malkind swings widly with a right hand
and Foe counters with a shoot takedown. Malkind fights it but they end up in guard.
Malkind is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Foe defends well.
Malkind is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Foe defends well.
Foe postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Foe throwing strikes from guard but Malkind blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malkind is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malkind is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Foe is aware though and is defending well.
Foe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Malkind working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Foe.
Foe lands a couple of digs.
Foe thows a big elbow that misses.
Foe tries to free his leg and advance position but Malkind is retaining full guard.
Malkind looking to hit a scissor sweep but Foe is one step ahead there.
Malkind avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Malkind wants to sweep here but Foe controlling him for the moment.
Foe with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malkind is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Foe chips away with some ground and pound.
Foe trying to control the position from guard on top but Malkind is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malkind has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Foe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Malkind has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Foe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malkind is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Foe wants to control from the top but Malkind keeps moving.
Foe postures up and lands a big shot to Malkind's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malkind keeping moving, preventing Foe from controlling successfully.
Malkind has a closed guard, preventing Foe from standing up.
Foe trying to control the position from guard on top but Malkind is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Foe cracks Malkind with a solid left hand.
Foe trying to move into half guard but instead Malkind has managed to sweep!
Malkind scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Foe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Foe controls Malkind momentarily but Malkind frees himself.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Malkind's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malkind being controlled here momentarily.
Foe is looking for a triangle but Malkind pushes his legs off easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Malkind postures up.
Malkind postures up in Foe's guard and throws a big left but Foe blocks it.
Malkind keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Foe's head.
Foe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Joe Foe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Foe has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Malkind is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Foe.
Malkind looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Malkind is working Foe over with some ground and pound from side control.
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 Joe Foe will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joe Foe's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Malkind lands a nice hook to Foe's body. Foe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Malkind leaves Foe with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
No joy there for Foe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Malkind dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Foe fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Malkind avoids it really well and circles away.
Foe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Malkind.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malkind uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Foe takes one to the chin there.
Malkind looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice sprawl there from Malkind as Foe shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Foe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malkind is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Malkind misses with a wild body shot.
Malkind throws a poor cross that misses
and Foe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Malkind takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foe shoots in and drives through. Malkind sprawls well.
Malkind tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Foe was well out of range. Poor timing from Malkind.
A shot to the liver by Malkind. Beautiful body shot.
Malkind misses with a series of wild punches.
Joe Foe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Foe drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malkind is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Foe is aware though and is defending well.
Foe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Malkind working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Foe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Foe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Foe with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malkind is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Foe is aware though and is defending well.
Malkind takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Foe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Foe distracts Malkind with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Malkind working for a triangle but Foe defends it easily.
Foe trying to control but Malkind is working from the bottom.
Malkind avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Foe wants to control from the top but Malkind keeps moving.
Malkind is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Malkind looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Malkind seems to be looking for submissions.
Foe is trying to get back to full guard.
Malkind seems to be working for a kimura but Foe defends the submission attempt.
Malkind is working for a kimura but Foe is defending it quite comfortably.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Foe regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Geronimo Malkind comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Malkind 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Geronimo Malkind!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Charles Manson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Haile Selassie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Indian War Song. Selassie has chosen ... as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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25
145 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
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155 lbs
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Charles Manson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Haile Selassie!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Winston Howard and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Selassie looks to land a left hand but Manson moved out of range nicely.
Selassie misses with an uppercut. Manson saw that one coming.
Selassie closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Manson did well to prevent Selassie getting side control.
Selassie throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Manson tries to kick Selassie off but Selassie keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Manson is looking to improve his position.
Selassie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Manson keeps working.
Selassie is taking a breather. Manson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Selassie trying to pass the guard but Manson defending well.
Manson is controlling Selassie's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Manson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Selassie is able to avoid easily.
Selassie looks to throw the jab but Manson is out of range.
Selassie throws a head kick that misses.
Manson misses with a body kick.
Manson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Manson wants it to stay on the feet.
Manson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Selassie.
Manson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Selassie is out of range.
Manson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Selassie scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Selassie just misses with a punch to the body.
Manson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Manson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Manson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manson wants to control the pace but Selassie is squirming around nicely.
Manson controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Selassie working to try and regain half guard.
Manson controlling from the full mount.
We're going to have a standup here because Charles Manson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Selassie gets caught flat footed, as Manson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Selassie wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manson trying to control but Selassie is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Manson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Charles Manson just wasn't active enough.
Selassie connects with an inside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Selassie throws a looping overhand right but Manson ducks down to avoid it.
Selassie gets caught flat footed, as Manson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Selassie controls Manson momentarily but Manson frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Manson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Selassie avoids a kick to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Manson.
Decent striking displayed by Selassie there.
Selassie wants to land a leg kick but Manson is out of range.
Selassie throws a series of punches but Manson avoids them all with ease.
Selassie fails with the takedown.
Selassie with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Manson lands with a nice body kick.
Manson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Selassie is fending him off so far but Manson persists. Nope, Selassie circles away and we're back to standing.
Manson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Charles Manson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Selassie scores with a jab to the head.
Manson scoring well with a low kick there.
Charles Manson is winning the standup battle so far.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Manson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Selassie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Selassie looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Selassie is breathing heavily.
Manson is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Selassie thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Manson's head.
Selassie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Manson keeps working.
Manson is looking to escape.
Selassie throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Manson is looking to get back to is feet but Selassie passes into side control.
Selassie working away.
Charles Manson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Selassie is looking to take a break and control but Manson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Selassie throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Manson parries the strikes from Selassie easily there. Selassie is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Manson to escape.
Manson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Selassie's best efforts.
Manson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Selassie is working away from the top position though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manson tries to roll over but Selassie keeps him under control.
Manson manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manson keeping moving, preventing Selassie from controlling successfully.
Manson wants to stand but Selassie is controlling the position.
Selassie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Manson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Selassie is controlling him.
Selassie thows a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Selassie stopping the sweep attempt from Manson.
Selassie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Manson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Manson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Manson keeping moving, preventing Selassie from controlling successfully.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Manson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Selassie looks to land a left hand but Manson moved out of range nicely.
Selassie throws a hook but Manson avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Haile Selassie will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Selassie jabs at Manson's body.
Manson tried to score with a low kick but Selassie checks it.
Selassie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Selassie, as that shot connected.
Selassie throws a looping overhand right but Manson ducks down to avoid it.
Selassie blocks a head kick by Manson.
Selassie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Manson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Manson misses with a low kick.
Manson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Selassie. Manson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Manson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Selassie counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Selassie sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Selassie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Selassie prevents Manson from getting back to his feet.
Selassie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Selassie passes into half guard.
Manson trying to control from the bottom.
Selassie not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Selassie wants to free his trapped foot but Manson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Selassie trying to control from half guard but Manson is working away.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Manson trying to hold on to Selassie's head to control him but Selassie postures up.
Selassie trying to advance position but Manson counters by regaining guard.
Manson keeping full guard, as Selassie tries to pass.
Selassie is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Selassie 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Haile Selassie.
Manson tries a head kick but it misses.
Manson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Selassie tests Manson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Manson shoots in and drives through. Selassie sprawls well.
Manson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Selassie is defended easily by Manson.
Selassie goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Selassie misses with a body shot
and Manson counters with a head kick. That will keep Selassie thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Manson throws a front kick aimed at Selassie's knee but Selassie avoids it well.
Manson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Manson misses with a hook
letting Selassie counter with a right hand.
Selassie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Selassie avoids the head kick by Manson.
Manson is looking to land body kicks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Selassie connects with a body shot.
Manson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Selassie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Charles Manson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Haile Selassie.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Selassie 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 Manson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Manson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And that's the end of the fight!
Haile Selassie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Selassie 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Haile Selassie!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hajime Bucket (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwayne Hicks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bucket comes to the cage accompanied by Wait -- Earshot. Dwayne Hicks is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hajime Bucket!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dwayne Hicks!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Bruno Hogan and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bucket moves out of range as Hicks throws a body kick.
Hicks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bucket moves away.
Bucket checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Good leg kick by Bucket there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bucket fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hicks looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hicks will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bucket misses with a looping right.
Hicks throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bucket cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hicks is looking to chop away at Bucket's legs.
Hicks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bucket sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Hicks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Bucket.
Bucket takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hicks pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bucket is out of range and Hicks settles back down.
Hicks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hicks misses the shot to the body.
Dwayne Hicks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hicks is looking to score with low kicks.
Bucket cracks Hicks with a good jab.
It looks like Dwayne Hicks has been cut.
Bucket scores with the left hand. Hicks knows he should have avoided that one.
Hicks fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bucket on the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Bucket. Those never looked like landing.
Hicks misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hicks doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hicks throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bucket counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bucket moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bucket throws a push kick but Hicks slaps the foot to one side.
Hicks fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bucket is out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bucket.
Bucket scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hicks doesn't seem bothered though.
Hicks staying out of range there.
Hicks throws a sloppy body shot
and Bucket connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hicks staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bucket has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bucket stuns Hicks with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hicks shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bucket is looking to improve his position.
Hicks tries to pass to full mount but Bucket defends it.
Bucket trying to control from the bottom.
Bucket is trying is best to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bucket is looking for a sweep. Hicks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hicks not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bucket trying to control from the bottom.
Bucket desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Hajime Bucket has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Bucket throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bucket attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hicks slips a jab and a cross from Bucket.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bucket takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bucket swings for the body but Hicks moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hajime Bucket dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dwayne Hicks's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bucket keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bucket fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bucket blocks a head kick by Hicks.
Bucket throws a nice looking combination but Hicks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bucket takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hicks throws a body kick that misses.
Hicks lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hicks misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hicks throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bucket.
Bucket tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hicks sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bucket somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bucket takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hicks will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hicks misses with a series of wild punches.
Hicks moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hicks tries to land a leg kick but Bucket saw it coming and moves away.
Hicks throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bucket shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hicks as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hajime Bucket. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bucket bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hicks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bucket shoots in but Hicks avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bucket looks to throw the jab but Hicks is out of range.
Hicks just misses with a punch to the body.
Hicks throws a right hand that Bucket ducks under and follows up with a left that Bucket also avoids with ease.
Hicks takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hicks throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hicks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A lazy body kick from Bucket
and Hicks counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bucket thinking.
Sloppy strikes from Bucket. Those never looked like landing.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bucket checks a leg kick.
A big right from Hicks misses.
Bucket avoids the body shot from Hicks.
Hicks misses with a low kick.
Bucket tries a head kick but it misses.
Dwayne Hicks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hicks misses with a combination
and Bucket counters with a left to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bucket misses with a hook.
Hicks throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hicks swings widly with a right hand
and Bucket decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hicks's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hicks wants to sweep here but Bucket controlling him for the moment.
Hicks manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hicks thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hicks lands a nice shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwayne Hicks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dwayne Hicks's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Bucket darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bucket tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bucket dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bucket takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hicks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bucket fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hicks looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hicks connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bucket avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bucket is looking to land body kicks.
Decent striking displayed by Bucket there.
Hicks is looking to slow Bucket down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hicks throws a series of punches but Bucket avoids them all with ease.
Bucket changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hicks tries to avoid it but Bucket manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hicks to the ground. Hicks escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hicks fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bucket checks it well.
Bucket chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hicks can pounce on him.
Hicks keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hicks ducks under a wild hook from Bucket.
Hicks scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bucket looks to land a combination but Hicks avoids it well.
Bucket ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hicks scores with a hook to the body. Bucket takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bucket checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hicks digs a good hook to Bucket's body.
Hicks misses with a leg kick.
Bucket tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hicks was well out of range. Poor timing from Bucket.
Bucket throws a right and a left that Hicks avoids nicely.
Hicks looks for the body kick but Bucket saw that one coming.
Bucket fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hajime Bucket. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hicks swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bucket throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hicks tries to work over Bucket's front leg with a kick but Bucket checks it.
Bucket throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bucket has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hicks.
Hicks tries to work over Bucket's front leg with a kick but Bucket checks it.
Bucket shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hicks napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bucket throws a strike aimed at the side of Hicks's head but Hicks avoids it well.
Hicks manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bucket's best efforts.
Hicks is looking for a sweep. Bucket is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bucket throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hicks has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bucket is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bucket is trying to control the action in half guard but Hicks is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hicks avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bucket.
Hicks trying to control here.
Hicks is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bucket's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bucket's back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bucket trying to control the hands but Hicks breaks the grip.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dwayne Hicks.
I think Hicks 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dwayne Hicks!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John McClane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnaud Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McClane comes to the cage accompanied by Nightmare by Avenged Sevenfold. The crowd seem to be enjoying Savage's choice of entrance music: BLUNT- . I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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197 lbs
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193 lbs
12 - 4 - 1 |
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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
18 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, John McClane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Arnaud Savage!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Winston Howard and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McClane checks the leg kick nicely there.
McClane scores with a punch to the head.
Savage shoots in and drives through. McClane sprawls well.
McClane ducks under a wild hook from Savage.
Savage connects with a leg kick. McClane looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
John McClane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savage connects with a high kick.
McClane takes a swing at Savage's ribcage but misses.
Savage slips a straight right by McClane.
McClane tries to clinch but Savage moves out of range.
McClane throws the left hand but Savage avoids the punch easily.
McClane on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
McClane checks a leg kick.
Savage fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McClane is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage pivots, looking for a leg kick but McClane is out of range and Savage settles back down.
Savage takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Savage fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McClane lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McClane lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Savage throws a low kick but it's checked well by McClane.
Savage throws a leg kick that misses.
McClane scores with a jab. Savage acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Savage throws a low kick but it's checked well by McClane.
Savage lands a leg kick that knocks McClane off balance momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savage uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McClane.
Savage scores with a spinning back kick!
Savage throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Savage lands a nice leg kick that just misses McClane's sensitive parts.
Savage scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Savage creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The strikes coming from Savage are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
McClane struggling a bit here.
Savage looking to punish the body of his opponent here but McClane is avoiding damage well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
What's McClane going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Savage tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McClane can't do much from the bottom here.
Savage wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McClane, who protects the arm well.
McClane knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Savage on the ground.
McClane managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Savage.
Savage throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Savage working the strikes but McClane uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savage tries to pass the half guard into mount. McClane knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Savage is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McClane makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
McClane throws out a loose jab but Savage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Savage moves out of range of the strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An inside leg kick from Savage misses.
Savage throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
John McClane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A low kick from Savage is predictable there
and McClane counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arnaud Savage dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Savage, right into the meat.
Savage is looking to chop away at McClane's legs.
McClane throws a lazy uppercut
and Savage counters with a body kick that stops McClane in his tracks momentarily.
Savage keeps the fight on the outside.
McClane throws a big shot that misses.
Nice takedown defense from McClane. No joy for Savage on that attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Savage. That's going to slow McClane down.
Savage attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Savage changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McClane tries to avoid it but Savage manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McClane to the ground. McClane escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McClane checks a leg kick.
McClane is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McClane scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Savage avoids the head kick by McClane.
Savage scores with a leg kick.
Savage throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McClane bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
An inside leg kick from Savage misses.
Savage throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McClane throws a hook but Savage avoids it easily.
McClane pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Savage ducks right into an uppercut from McClane.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McClane misses with a hook.
McClane wants to land a leg kick but Savage is out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Savage misses with a head kick.
McClane scores with a jab to the body.
McClane has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Savage.
McClane looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Savage 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 McClane has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McClane and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Savage chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Savage takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Savage scores with a takedown into McClane's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McClane wriggles free and stands up.
Savage throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
McClane throws a half hearted mid kick.
McClane scores with a spinning back kick!
Savage dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McClane. That did some damage!
McClane looks to throw the jab but Savage is out of range.
McClane takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Savage avoids the body shot from McClane.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McClane's corner calls for a 1-2. McClane obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Savage shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McClane sprawls well. McClane wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Savage gets slowly back to his feet.
John McClane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arnaud Savage.
Savage tries to land a leg kick but McClane saw it coming and moves away.
McClane lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McClane scores with a jab to the jaw.
A head kick misses from Savage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McClane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McClane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Savage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John McClane 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. This is the final round!
McClane throws a lazy body kick
and Savage counters with an inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Savage.
McClane looks to land a left hand but Savage moved out of range nicely.
Savage moves out of range of the leg kick from McClane.
Savage throws a leg kick that is checked
and McClane counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Savage checks the leg kick nicely there.
John McClane is winning the standup battle so far.
A big left from McClane misses.
Savage tries for a takedown but McClane sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Savage chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A telegraphed right hand from McClane misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McClane checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McClane fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McClane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Savage.
McClane throws a looping overhand right but Savage ducks down to avoid it.
McClane misses with a head kick.
McClane misses the jab.
Savage throws a leg kick
and McClane counters with a straight right hand.
Savage misses with a low kick.
A big right from McClane misses.
A low kick from Savage misses
letting McClane counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McClane just misses with a punch to the body.
McClane misses with an uppercut. Savage saw that one coming.
Savage swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McClane misses with a hook. Savage ducked under it nicely.
McClane is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McClane misses with a kick to the body
and Savage counters with a good, hard body kick but McClane shrugs it off.
Good work by McClane as he checks the leg kick.
Savage scores with a kick to the body.
Savage throws a nice outside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McClane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McClane takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McClane misses with a hook
and Savage counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Savage blocks the body kick.
McClane will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Savage throws a head kick that misses.
Savage lands a nice looking body kick.
McClane tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Savage paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McClane throws out a loose jab but Savage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Savage shoots for a double leg takedown but McClane sprawls well. He's pushed Savage's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Savage takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Savage takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McClane tests Savage's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savage throws the kick towards the body but McClane avoids it.
Savage shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McClane defends it nicely.
John McClane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arnaud Savage.
McClane misses with a lunging right hand
and Savage counters with a good low kick that McClane was not able to check.
Savage pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick from Savage is predictable there
and McClane counters with a two punch combo.
McClane throws a lazy right hand but Savage sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McClane with a nice cross.
Savage closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Savage lands in his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Arnaud Savage.
I think Savage 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Obworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergeant Peppers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peppers is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: I'll Be Missing You -- P. Diddy & The Family. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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275 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jacob Obworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sergeant Peppers!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Summer Carpenter and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obworth throws a jab but it's blocked by Peppers.
Obworth swings for the body but Peppers moves out of range.
Obworth avoids a punch combination nicely.
Obworth misses the shot to the body.
Obworth misses the shot to the body.
Obworth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Peppers manages to avoid it.
Obworth misses with a two punch combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Obworth misses the target.
Peppers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Obworth manages to avoid it.
Peppers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Obworth.
Obworth swings for the body but Peppers moves out of range.
Peppers throws a body kick that misses.
Peppers throws a nice outside leg kick.
Peppers is trying hard to land a takedown here. Obworth sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obworth is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Peppers lands a right hook to the body.
Peppers lands the left hand.
Peppers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Peppers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jacob Obworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peppers moves out of range of the strikes.
Peppers looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Peppers scores a takedown into full mount!
Peppers postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Obworth looks a forlorn figure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peppers tries to control but Obworth wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Obworth is in all sorts of trouble here.
Obworth is squirming around, avoiding Peppers's attempts to control the action.
A nice elbow there by Peppers.
Obworth really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
BOOM! Peppers connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Peppers controlling the pace for now.
Peppers unloads with some shots from mount but Obworth bucks and avoids them well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obworth is squirming around, avoiding Peppers's attempts to control the action.
Obworth keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Peppers lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Obworth hang on?
Peppers with good strikes from the mount here!
Obworth is in all sorts of trouble here.
Peppers lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Obworth takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Obworth is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peppers lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Peppers controlling from mount.
Let's hope that Peppers 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.
Peppers wants to control the pace but Obworth is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergeant Peppers dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Obworth staying out of range there.
Obworth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Peppers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big right from Peppers misses.
Obworth is looking to wear down Peppers with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Peppers blocks a jab.
Obworth throws a nice looking combination but Peppers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Peppers scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Obworth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Obworth fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Peppers looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Peppers ducks under a wild hook from Obworth.
Peppers blocks a jab.
Peppers has a takedown stuffed.
Peppers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peppers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Obworth clobbers Peppers with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Peppers fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Peppers connects with a body shot that sends Obworth's belly button to the back.
Obworth stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Obworth wants it to stay on the feet.
Peppers pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A telegraphed right hand from Peppers misses the target.
Obworth looks to land a left hand but Peppers moved out of range nicely.
Obworth scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Obworth scores with a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peppers misses with a looping left.
Obworth connects with a single shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Obworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Peppers's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Obworth connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Peppers scrambles back to his feet.
Obworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Peppers was well out of range. Poor timing from Obworth.
Obworth avoids a kick to the body.
A jab from Obworth misses.
Obworth tests Peppers's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Peppers walks into a straight right hand from Obworth.
A big left from Obworth misses.
Obworth throws the left hand but Peppers avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Peppers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Obworth. Peppers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Peppers connects with a crisp jab.
Obworth misses with a few strikes there.
Obworth ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Obworth misses with a right hand
and Peppers counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Obworth thinking.
Peppers takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice body kick from Peppers.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Obworth is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Peppers gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Obworth to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Obworth preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peppers is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Obworth is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Obworth is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Peppers is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Peppers has escaped and now he's on top!
Peppers is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Obworth wants to control the position but Peppers says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
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 Jacob Obworth will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Obworth shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Peppers is trying to defend but Obworth finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Peppers tries to get to full guard but Obworth has control of the leg.
Obworth not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Peppers trying to hold on to Obworth's head to control him but Obworth postures up.
Peppers keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Peppers keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obworth wants to advance to full mount but Peppers doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Obworth accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Peppers keeping moving, preventing Obworth from controlling successfully.
Obworth is fighting to break Peppers's control of his arms but Peppers is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Peppers working a defensive guard here.
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.
Obworth postures up in Peppers's guard and throws a big left but Peppers blocks it.
Obworth wants to control from the top but Peppers keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Obworth moves out of range of the body kick from Peppers.
Peppers shoots in for a takedown but Obworth shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Peppers goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Peppers takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sergeant Peppers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Obworth lands a nice looking body shot.
Peppers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Obworth shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Peppers but Peppers pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peppers takes one to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Obworth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Obworth looks to score with a jab to the body but Peppers is just out of range.
Peppers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Obworth.
Obworth thows a body shot but no joy.
Sloppy strikes from Obworth. Those never looked like landing.
Peppers wants to slow Obworth down by chopping away at his legs.
Peppers changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Obworth tries to avoid it but Peppers manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Obworth to the ground. Obworth escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Obworth lands with an uppercut that bounces Peppers off the cage and back into rage.
Peppers tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Obworth swivels and escapes.
Jacob Obworth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergeant Peppers.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obworth swings for the body but Peppers moves out of range.
A jab from Obworth misses.
Obworth avoids a kick to the body.
Peppers moves forwards but Obworth connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Obworth takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Obworth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Peppers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice body punch from Obworth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Obworth takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Peppers jabs Obworth to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Peppers takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Obworth slips a jab from Peppers.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacob Obworth showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Obworth 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 29:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shogun Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ales Zhandunka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes to the cage accompanied by Kashmir. Ales Zhandunka has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Shogun Silva's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shogun Silva!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ales Zhandunka!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Summer Carpenter and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhandunka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Silva.
Silva punishes Zhandunka's body with a nice straight punch.
Some wild striking there from Zhandunka.
Zhandunka moves away from the strike by Silva.
Zhandunka lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Zhandunka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
Zhandunka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
Silva looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Silva takes a swing at Zhandunka's ribcage but misses.
Silva on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Zhandunka is just out of range.
Silva throws a shot from downtown. Zhandunka moves away and avoids it.
Zhandunka just misses with a punch to the body.
Silva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zhandunka throws out the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Silva lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Zhandunka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silva manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zhandunka fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A jab from Zhandunka finds it's way through Silva's defenses.
Zhandunka misses with a wild combination.
Zhandunka is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Zhandunka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Zhandunka misses with a hook. Silva ducked under it nicely.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Zhandunka crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Silva - the referee stops the clock and Zhandunka gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Silva. Zhandunka manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Zhandunka looks gassed!
Silva connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zhandunka throws a combination that misses
and Silva counters with a nice leg kick.
Silva dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zhandunka. That did some damage!
Silva lands a glancing blow to the side of Zhandunka's head.
Donk. Silva catches Zhandunka right on the button with a cross.
Silva throws a hook to the side of Zhandunka's head but Zhandunka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Silva.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zhandunka.
A thudding body kick lands there by Silva!
Zhandunka thows a body shot but no joy.
Silva cracks Zhandunka with an open hand slap.
Zhandunka has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zhandunka there as he acknowledges the shot.
Silva throws a shot from downtown. Zhandunka moves away and avoids it.
Zhandunka gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Silva fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Silva.
Zhandunka takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Zhandunka takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ales Zhandunka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Good exchange - Silva coming out on top.
Zhandunka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Silva manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zhandunka lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhandunka misses with a hook
and Silva counters with a straight right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Silva.
Silva moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Silva lands with a thumping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Silva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Silva throws a nice inside leg kick.
Silva works Zhandunka's body with a nice hook.
Zhandunka takes one on the button.
Silva fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zhandunka looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Silva lands a head kick. Zhandunka smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Silva throws a shot to the body.
Silva scores with a hook.
Zhandunka stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Silva.
Silva scores with a hook to the body. Zhandunka takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhandunka swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Silva counters with an inside leg kick.
Silva misses with a hook. Zhandunka ducked under it nicely.
Both fighters circling a little - Silva finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Silva connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Silva is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Silva looks to throw the jab but Zhandunka is out of range.
Zhandunka takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Silva works Zhandunka's body with a nice hook.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Silva.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silva throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Silva scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silva missing with a left hand there. Zhandunka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slapping leg kick lands for Silva.
Silva tests Zhandunka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shogun Silva dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Silva lands a really nice looking cross but Zhandunka seems unphased.
A nice inside leg kick there by Silva. That's going to slow Zhandunka down.
Silva is looking to slow Zhandunka down with leg kicks.
Zhandunka has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Silva.
Zhandunka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Silva.
Silva thumps Zhandunka with a low kick.
Shogun Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
Silva lands a right hook to the body.
Zhandunka misses with a series of wild punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Silva lands a body shot.
Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zhandunka can do to turn this around?
Zhandunka has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Silva.
Zhandunka is breathing heavily.
Silva works the jab nicely.
Silva smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Silva scores with a spinning back kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Zhandunka moves out of range easily.
Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Zhandunka is just out of range.
Silva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zhandunka's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zhandunka takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Good leg kick by Silva there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Silva lands a jab to Zhandunka's midsection.
Silva throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Silva - that will leave a mark!
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Silva.
Silva scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheers as Silva lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zhandunka doesn't seem phased though.
Zhandunka walks forward, straight into a front kick from Silva.
Zhandunka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Silva connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zhandunka. Zhandunka circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Zhandunka is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zhandunka is still on wobbly legs! Can Silva finish him?
Silva dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zhandunka. That did some damage!
Zhandunka seems to have recovered his senses.
Silva drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Zhandunka right on the button. Zhandunka goes down! Silva follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Silva gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shogun Silva!
Shogun Silva retains his heavyweight title!
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