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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Masters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Josh Masters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Daniel Santos!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Eliza Hachem and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos rushes Masters and presses him up against the cage.
Masters breaks the clinch.
Santos gets a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Santos.
Santos scores with a shoulder strike.
Santos manages to break the clinch.
Santos drives through and clinches with Masters against the cage.
Santos with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Santos is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Masters is defending well for now.
A knee to the head by Santos.
It looks like Josh Masters has been cut.
Santos wants a takedown but no success here.
Masters keeps control of Santos as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Santos is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Masters pulls him back up using the underhooks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santos's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Santos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Masters circles away quickly and effectively.
Santos is looking to clinch.
Masters throws a nice inside leg kick.
Santos tries to clinch there but Masters circles away.
Santos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Masters.
Santos has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Santos there as he acknowledges the shot.
Masters moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masters goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Masters throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Masters avoids a punch combination nicely.
Masters lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Masters lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Daniel Santos has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Santos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Masters lands a big head kick that sends Santos tumbling to the mat! Masters takes a step backwards and waves Santos back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Masters scores with a head kick.
Josh Masters is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Santos throws a nice looking combination but Masters bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Masters sizes up Santos with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Masters pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Santos tries to clinch up.
Masters avoids a punch combination nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Masters.
Santos looks gassed!
Santos takes the fight into the clinch.
Masters has had enough of the clinch but Santos keeps him there for the moment.
Masters tries to land a knee to the head but Santos blocks with his arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos connects with a knee to the head.
Santos holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Santos keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Masters's efforts to push away.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Masters takes a knee right on the jaw!
Masters wants to break the clinch but can't.
Santos tries a knee to the head but Masters blocks it.
Masters leaning his opponent against the cage.
Santos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Masters there.
Masters throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Santos. Masters shrugs it off though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Masters manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Santos misses with a combination
and Masters counters with a left to the body.
Masters pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Santos rushes Masters and presses him up against the cage.
Masters tries to land a knee to the head but Santos blocks with his arms.
Masters tries to circle away but Santos has him pinned against the cage.
Masters is trying to break the clinch but Santos is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Masters dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Masters's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Santos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Masters counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Santos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Masters. Santos shrugs it off though.
That kick from Masters tenderised Santos's leg. Santos is trying to keep his angry face on.
A head kick misses from Masters.
Masters fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Santos.
Santos swinging wildly here.
Masters plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masters lands with a right hand.
Santos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Santos swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Masters counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Masters throws a sloppy head kick and Santos moves out of range easily.
Santos is breathing heavily.
Masters ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masters plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Masters misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Santos throws a right hand that Masters ducks under and follows up with a left that Masters also avoids with ease.
Masters throws a quick inside leg kick.
Masters lands a big head kick that sends Santos tumbling to the mat! Masters takes a step backwards and waves Santos back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Santos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Santos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Santos is rocked!
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!
Santos walks into a left hand.
Santos is still on wobbly legs! Can Masters finish him?
Masters throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Santos's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Masters dives in looking to finish as Santos flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Masters's strikes! Masters is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Santos's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Santos was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josh Masters!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Williamson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Double Rainbow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Double Rainbow has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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145 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Anthony Williamson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Double Rainbow!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Eliza Hachem and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williamson catches Rainbow with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rainbow takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Williamson slaps away a takedown attempt from Rainbow, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Williamson. No joy for Rainbow on that attempt.
Rainbow takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Williamson scores with a three punch combo!
Williamson scores with a nice head shot.
A left and a right from Williamson both land. Nice combination.
Rainbow is rocked!
Williamson drops Rainbow with a naaaaasty hook - Rainbow is in real trouble here! Williamson dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Williamson!
Anthony Williamson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phillip Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phillip Thompson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tyler Brooks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Phillip Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Skip Squint and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Thompson.
Thompson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Thompson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thompson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Brooks doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Brooks closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Thompson stalks Brooks and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Brooks's face. Brooks staggers backwards, shaken.
Brooks stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thompson.
Thompson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thompson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Brooks scores a takedown into full mount!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Brooks looking for a guillotine from mount but Thompson is having none of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brooks working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks lands a big shot there that rocks Thompson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Thompson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Brooks.
Brooks misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Brooks is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Thompson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Brooks goes for an armbar but Thompson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Thompson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thompson is one step ahead there.
Brooks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brooks looking for a sweep. Not yet Brooks, not yet.
Brooks on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brooks tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thompson defends it easily.
Brooks has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thompson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Brooks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Brooks is proving hard to escape from.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Phillip Thompson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Thompson is looking to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thompson digs a good body shot into Brooks's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Brooks dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A jab from Thompson does it's job there.
Thompson lands a two punch combo.
Thompson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brooks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thompson punishes Brooks's body with a nice straight punch.
Thompson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Brooks backs up against the cage.
Brooks walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Thompson looks to land a combination. Brooks sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Thompson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brooks moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thompson connects with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Brooks with that takedown attempt.
Brooks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thompson connects with a crisp jab.
Thompson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brooks has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thompson finds it's way round the side to connect with Brooks's head.
Thompson lands with an overhand left.
Thompson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A lazy left from Thompson finds it's target.
Phillip Thompson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thompson jabs at Brooks's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson scores with a jab.
Thompson lands a really nice looking cross but Brooks seems unphased.
Brooks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thompson.
Brooks closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Brooks lands in his opponent's guard.
Brooks slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Thompson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brooks slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Brooks taking a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Brooks scoring with punches from side control.
Thompson is not content to let Brooks control the position.
Brooks landing a few strikes.
You can see the frustration on Thompson's face as Brooks controls the position.
Brooks's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brooks will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Brooks is looking to take a break and control but Thompson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brooks wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Thompson, who protects the arm well.
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.
Brooks sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Thompson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
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 Tyler Brooks will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Thompson cracks Brooks with a good jab.
Thompson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thompson sizes up Brooks with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Thompson lands a jab.
Thompson is looking to clinch.
Brooks throws a hook but Thompson blocks it.
Thompson scores with a jab to the head.
Thompson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Thompson lands with a shot to the body.
Brooks looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Thompson is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Thompson connects with a jab.
Phillip Thompson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thompson lands a head shot.
Thompson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thompson looks to land a combination but Brooks avoids it well.
Brooks takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thompson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Thompson lands a jab to the head.
Thompson 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.
Thompson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson scores with a sloppy right hand. Brooks should have avoided that one.
Brooks walks into a stiff left hand from Thompson.
Thompson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brooks.
A left and a right from Thompson both land. Nice combination.
Brooks drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Brooks on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brooks closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Thompson scores with a body shot.
Thompson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Brooks in his tracks.
Left hook, right uppercut from Thompson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is looking to clinch but Brooks is avoiding it.
Brooks takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Brooks.
Brooks is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Thompson.
Thompson gets caught napping as Brooks dives in and scores a takedown. Thompson manages to retain guard.
Brooks is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Brooks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Phillip Thompson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tyler Brooks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brooks trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Thompson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brooks is on top in guard.
Thompson keeping full guard, as Brooks tries to pass.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thompson keeping moving, preventing Brooks from controlling successfully.
Brooks works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phillip Thompson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brooks 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Brooks!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jowdi Marshall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Troy Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jowdi Marshall has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Jowdi Marshall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Troy Nelson!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Steve Erwin and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marshall lands a slapping body shot.
Marshall misses with the combination.
Marshall throws a nice looking combination but Nelson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jowdi Marshall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nelson fails with a takedown attempt.
Jab, jab by Marshall - just one landing.
Nelson misses with a takedown attempt
and Marshall counters with a left to the body.
Marshall stuffs the takedown.
Jowdi Marshall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Troy Nelson.
Marshall connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nelson momentarily.
Nelson takes one to the side of the head.
Nelson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nelson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Marshall really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nelson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Marshall counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nelson tries to move into range but Marshall moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Nelson with that takedown attempt.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown but Marshall shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Marshall drops Nelson with a left right combo! Marshall follows him down to the ground into side control.
Nelson is rocked!
Nelson looks gassed!
Marshall decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Nelson is still on wobbly legs! Can Marshall finish him?
Marshall connects with a superb combination that knocks Nelson out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Marshall before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Nelson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jowdi Marshall!
During a confident post fight interview, Jowdi Marshall thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Julian Linguist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shamrock has chosen Enter Sandman as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Julian Linguist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brock Shamrock!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Skip Squint and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shamrock scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
It looks like Julian Linguist has been cut.
Shamrock throws a right hand that Linguist ducks under and follows up with a left that Linguist also avoids with ease.
Linguist misses the shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Linguist.
Shamrock swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Linguist dodges the punch combination from Shamrock.
A big right from Linguist misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Shamrock slips a jab from Linguist.
Linguist misses with an uppercut
and Shamrock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Linguist looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shamrock is fending him off so far but Linguist persists. Nope, Shamrock circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Linguist on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Linguist shoots for a takedown but Shamrock saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julian Linguist. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Linguist swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Linguist fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Shamrock 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Linguist has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shamrock finds it's way round the side to connect with Linguist's head.
Shamrock stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Shamrock dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Julian Linguist's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A right-left combo lands from Shamrock.
Linguist looks to land a right hand but Shamrock moved out of range.
Linguist pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Linguist fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Linguist shoots for a takedown but Shamrock saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A combination from Shamrock does no damage.
Shamrock scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Linguist doesn't seem bothered though.
Shamrock misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock misses with the combination.
Shamrock misses with a double jab.
Shamrock fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Linguist looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Shamrock lands a two punch combo.
Julian Linguist's cut is getting worse.
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Linguist moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Linguist lands a nice hook to Shamrock's body. Shamrock takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Linguist shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shamrock sprawls well. Shamrock wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Linguist gets slowly back to his feet.
Shamrock fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Linguist looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Shamrock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Julian Linguist's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Linguist looks to land a right hand but Shamrock moved out of range.
A big right from Linguist misses.
Shamrock misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Linguist fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Linguist misses with a right hand
and Shamrock counters with a three punch combo that has Linguist backing up. Linguist nods at Shamrock to acknowledge the strikes.
Shamrock lands a left and a right that send Linguist crashing to the mat, dazed. Shamrock thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Linguist is rocked!
Shamrock throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Linguist is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shamrock.
Nice shot lands for Shamrock.
Shamrock is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Linguist shoots in looking for a takedown. Shamrock tries to sprawl out of it but Linguist keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shamrock manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Linguist waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shamrock.
Linguist misses with a looping right.
Julian Linguist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shamrock throws a series of strikes that have Linguist backpedaling.
Julian Linguist's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Shamrock moves out of range of the strikes.
Brock Shamrock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from Linguist does no damage.
Brock Shamrock is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shamrock scores with a nice strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brock Shamrock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shamrock has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brock Shamrock!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arzuman Asadov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Leighty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Asadov comes to the cage accompanied by Arzuman Entrance Song. Leighty has chosen Cowboy Dan as his entrance music. Arzuman Asadov had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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24
185 lbs
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193 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Arzuman Asadov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dan Leighty!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Hugh Johnson and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leighty ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Asadov fails with a takedown attempt.
Asadov shoots in for a takedown but Leighty shows good takedown defense.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Leighty, right into the meat.
Leighty swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Asadov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
It looks like Arzuman Asadov has been cut.
Asadov misses with a body shot.
Asadov drops his hands momentarily and Leighty takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Asadov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Leighty cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Leighty.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leighty scores with a leg kick.
Asadov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arzuman Asadov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice shot by Leighty.
A shot to the liver by Leighty. Beautiful body shot.
Asadov is breathing heavily.
Leighty scores with a crisp jab that stopped Asadov in his tracks.
Leighty is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Asadov is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leighty lands a body shot.
Oh Asadov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Leighty fakes the body blow, causing Asadov to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Asadov goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dan Leighty!
After winning the bout, Dan Leighty thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Glover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alvin Bensin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Jason Glover has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jason Glover seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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211 lbs
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210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Glover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alvin Bensin!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Steve Erwin and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bensin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Glover slips a straight right by Bensin.
Bensin slips under a jab.
Bensin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Glover fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bensin on the side of the head.
Glover tests Bensin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bensin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Glover leaves Bensin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bensin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Glover as he avoids it easily.
Glover tries a head kick but it misses.
Bensin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Glover at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bensin. Glover does a little dance to reset his feet.
Glover throws a head kick but Bensin moves out of range.
Glover lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bensin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jason Glover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alvin Bensin.
Bensin looks to score with a jab to the body but Glover is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bensin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Glover connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alvin Bensin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bensin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bensin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bensin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Glover.
Bensin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bensin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Glover's head backwards.
Bensin takes a kick to the side of the head.
Glover drives through and clinches with Bensin against the cage.
Bensin is trying to break free.
Glover breaks from the clinch.
Bensin lands a nice hook to Glover's body. Glover takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bensin misses with a wild body shot.
Glover avoids the body shot from Bensin.
Bensin moves out of range of the strikes.
Bensin avoids the body shot from Glover.
Jason Glover is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bensin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glover throws out a loose jab but Bensin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bensin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Glover manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Glover.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bensin. Glover does a little dance to reset his feet.
Glover throws a good cross that connects.
Bensin blocks a head kick by Glover.
Bensin moves out of range of the body kick from Glover.
Bensin avoids the head kick by Glover.
Bensin blocks a head kick by Glover.
Glover missing with a left hand there. Bensin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bensin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Glover rather than just go for the knockout.
Glover misses the jab.
Bensin lands a glancing blow to the side of Glover's head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Glover.
Bensin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Glover throws a shot from downtown. Bensin moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Bensin misses.
Bensin takes a swing at Glover's ribcage but misses.
Glover throws a head kick but Bensin moves out of range.
Bensin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Glover avoids the body shot from Bensin.
Bensin swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Glover counter with a right hand.
Glover throws a hook to the side of Bensin's head but Bensin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bensin shoots for a double leg takedown but Glover sprawls well. He's pushed Bensin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Glover stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Glover wants it to stay on the feet.
Bensin throws a good cross that connects.
Bensin swings for the body but Glover moves out of range.
A lazy left from Glover finds it's target.
Glover keeps Bensin at a distance using the push kick.
Bensin connects with a single shot there.
Bensin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Glover tries to avoid it but Bensin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Glover to the ground. Glover escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bensin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bensin!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Glover lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bensin misses with a wild body shot.
Glover lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Glover connects with a looping right hand.
Bensin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Glover tries to avoid it but Bensin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Glover to the ground. Glover escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bensin looks gassed!
Bensin shoots in and drives through. Glover sprawls well.
Bensin blocks a head kick by Glover.
A big right from Glover misses.
Bensin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Glover misses with a body shot.
Glover looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bensin scores with a hook to the body. Glover takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Glover throws a front kick that sends Bensin stumbling back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Glover dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Glover scores with a head kick.
Bensin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bensin avoids the head kick by Glover.
Glover throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bensin throws out a loose jab but Glover uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bensin takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bensin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Glover.
Glover stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Glover tries to bum rush Bensin with a series of wild strikes but Bensin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Glover throws a head kick but Bensin moves out of range.
Bensin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bensin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jason Glover is winning the standup battle so far.
Glover misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice body punch from Glover.
Glover has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Glover walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glover swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bensin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Glover as he avoids it easily.
Bensin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Glover moves out of range of the strikes.
Bensin misses with a hook. Glover ducked under it nicely.
Glover misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Glover misses the jab.
Bensin tests Glover's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Glover lands with a shot to the body.
Bensin is breathing heavily.
Bensin looks to throw the jab but Glover is out of range.
Bensin misses with the combination.
Bensin misses with a combination
and Glover finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Bensin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Glover.
Bensin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Glover scores with the left hand. Bensin knows he should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bensin misses with a double jab.
Bensin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Glover.
Glover tries a head kick but it misses.
Bensin takes a swing at Glover's ribcage but misses.
Bensin misses with an uppercut. Glover saw that one coming.
A punch combination from Glover misses.
Glover looks to land a right hand but Bensin moved out of range.
Bensin jabs at Glover's body.
Glover throws a head kick that misses.
Glover sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bensin thows a body shot but no joy.
Alvin Bensin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bensin misses with a straight right.
Glover keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bensin lands a jab to the head.
Glover throws a head kick but Bensin moves out of range.
Glover lands with a slapping head kick.
Glover misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bensin.
Glover misses with a jab, cross combination.
A head kick misses from Glover.
Glover misses with a kick to the body.
Bensin misses the shot to the body.
Glover throws the left hand but Bensin avoids the punch easily.
Bensin is trying desperately to land a takedown but Glover is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Bensin.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Glover.
Glover misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bensin takes a swing at Glover's ribcage but misses.
Bensin swings for the body but Glover moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bensin is defended easily by Glover.
Bensin tries a head kick but it misses.
Glover showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bensin.
Bensin blocks the body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bensin. Glover does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Bensin finds it's way through Glover's defenses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bensin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Glover misses with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bensin throws the left hand but Glover avoids the punch easily.
Glover tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bensin was well out of range. Poor timing from Glover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Glover dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bensin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Glover.
Bensin lands a slapping body shot.
Bensin works over Glover's head and body with a nice combination.
A swing and a miss from Glover.
Bensin takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Glover takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bensin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bensin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Glover lands a nice hook to Bensin's body. Bensin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bensin lunges at Glover with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Glover's hand.
Bensin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Glover.
Glover misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
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!
Bensin fails to land with a series of punches.
Bensin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bensin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bensin throws a leg kick
and Glover counters with a straight right hand.
Glover misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bensin misses with an uppercut. Glover saw that one coming.
Glover throws a hook but Bensin blocks it.
Glover tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A combination from Bensin does no damage.
Bensin moves out of range of the strikes.
Bensin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Bensin.
Glover tries to clinch but Bensin moves out of range.
Glover uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bensin.
Bensin throws a series of punches but Glover avoids them all with ease.
Glover displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bensin.
Glover scores with a head kick. Bensin tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bensin throws a push kick but Glover slaps the foot to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glover tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bensin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Glover has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bensin is trying to break the clinch but Glover is controlling him.
Glover is pushing Bensin up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Glover pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bensin just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Glover throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bensin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Glover misses with an uppercut.
Glover throws a head kick but Bensin moves out of range.
Bensin avoids the head kick by Glover.
Glover throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bensin. Glover does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bensin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Glover moves away.
Bensin looks to land a body kick but Glover moved away.
Glover throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bensin throws a body punch but Glover moves out of range.
Glover takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bensin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bensin blocks a head kick by Glover.
Glover throws a sloppy head kick and Bensin moves out of range easily.
Bensin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bensin.
Glover has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Glover gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bensin.
Bensin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bensin lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bensin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Glover.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bensin lands a two punch combo.
Bensin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Glover uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A jab from Glover misses.
Glover lands with a kick to the temple. Bensin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bensin lands an overhand right.
Bensin throws a leg kick but Glover sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Bensin. Those never looked like landing.
Glover getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bensin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jason Glover is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big right from Bensin misses.
Glover looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Glover waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bensin.
Alvin Bensin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bensin misses the shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alvin Bensin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Glover has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Glover!
Jason Glover took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, MMA Animal for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Pettis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kieran Foran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pettis comes to the cage accompanied by UFC - Face the Pain. Kieran Foran will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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155 lbs
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19
160 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Anthony Pettis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kieran Foran!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Skip Squint and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foran looks to land a combination but Pettis avoids it well.
Pettis dives in and grabs Foran's left leg, looking for a takedown. Foran pushes down on Pettis's head and hops out.
Foran misses with a wild combination.
Foran stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Foran wants it to stay on the feet.
Foran scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Foran lands a jab.
Foran misses with a wild combination.
Foran throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pettis avoids the body shot from Foran.
Foran takes a swing at Pettis's ribcage but misses.
Kieran Foran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Foran lands with a straight right. Pettis didn't see that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettis closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Foran quickly recovers to half guard.
Pettis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Foran doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pettis.
Pettis works his way into full mount!
Pettis tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pettis working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Foran turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Pettis off and cradles Foran's limp body as Pettis celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Anthony Pettis!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pjotr Markov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joze Mesar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Markov's entrance music is Drowning Pool - Bodies. A fine choice. Joze Mesar has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
10 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Pjotr Markov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joze Mesar!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Bruno Hogan and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mesar has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mesar there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mesar throws a right hand that Markov ducks under and follows up with a left that Markov also avoids with ease.
Mesar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mesar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mesar lands a body shot.
Markov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mesar.
A combination from Mesar does no damage.
Mesar looks to land a combination. Markov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mesar lands a lovely overhand right.
Mesar misses with a combination
and Markov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Joze Mesar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mesar moves out of range of the strikes.
Markov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mesar.
A big right from Mesar misses.
Markov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mesar.
Markov with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mesar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Markov throws out the jab.
Markov moves out of range of the strikes.
Mesar keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Markov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Markov throws a big shot that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Mesar. Those never looked like landing.
Mesar throws a right and a left that Markov avoids nicely.
Markov missing with a left hand there. Mesar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Markov dodges the punch combination from Mesar.
Mesar defending well as Markov loads up on a big left hand.
Mesar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A decent looking cross lands there for Markov.
Mesar with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Markov catches Mesar right on the button with a cross.
A low kick from Mesar misses
and Markov counters with a leg kick.
Markov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
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!
Mesar scores with a jab to the head.
Markov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mesar throws out the jab.
Markov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mesar throws out the jab.
Markov scores with a spinning back kick!
Markov dodges the punch combination from Mesar.
Mesar lands a two punch combo.
Markov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Markov keeps the fight on the outside.
Mesar throws a series of punches but Markov avoids them all with ease.
Mesar throws a right hand that Markov ducks under and follows up with a left that Markov also avoids with ease.
Markov moves out of range as Mesar strikes.
A nice combination there by Mesar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mesar throws a left and a right that both miss
and Markov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice uppercut there from Markov.
A solid leg kick lands there for Markov.
A jab from Markov misses.
Markov scores with a sloppy right hand. Mesar should have avoided that one.
Mesar misses with a series of wild punches.
Markov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mesar scores with a nice head shot.
Markov slips a straight right by Mesar.
Mesar lands a nice shot that snaps Markov's head back.
Mesar moves forwards but Markov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mesar's jab looks to have found its range, popping Markov under the eye.
Mesar tries to clinch up
and Markov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Markov throws a lazy uppercut
and Mesar counters with a three punch combo that has Markov backing up. Markov nods at Mesar to acknowledge the strikes.
Mesar with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Markov to score with a decent uppercut.
Mesar defending well as Markov loads up on a big left hand.
Markov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mesar's head.
Mesar misses with a few strikes there.
Markov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mesar at a distance.
The fighters circling - Mesar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mesar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Markov circles away quickly and effectively.
Mesar tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mesar tries to close the distance and clinch but Markov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Markov lands an overhand right.
Mesar misses with the combination.
Markov gets tackled into the cage by Mesar. Mesar maintains the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Pjotr Markov will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mesar falls off balance throwing a combination
and Markov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mesar works over Markov's head and body with a nice combination.
Mesar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Markov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mesar.
Mesar throws a left and a right that both miss
and Markov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mesar moves out of range of the strikes.
Markov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Markov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mesar throws a series of punches but Markov avoids them all with ease.
A big right from Mesar misses.
Mesar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Markov counters with a two punch combo.
Mesar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Markov swings for the body but Mesar moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mesar moves out of range of the strikes.
Mesar throws a right hand that Markov ducks under and follows up with a left that Markov also avoids with ease.
Markov throws a body punch but Mesar moves out of range.
Markov throws a jab when Mesar was well out of range.
Mesar misses with a double jab.
The fighters circling - Markov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Markov misses with a hook.
Mesar slips under a jab from Markov.
Mesar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Markov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mesar.
Markov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mesar.
Nice shot by Mesar.
Mesar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Markov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Markov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mesar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mesar walks into a left hand.
A swing and a miss from Mesar.
Markov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Markov keeps Mesar at a distance using the push kick.
Mesar swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Markov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pjotr Markov is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mesar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mesar is breathing heavily.
Markov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Markov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mesars jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Markov gets a double leg takedown into Mesar's guard.
Markov content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mesar drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mesar swinging wildly here.
A combination from Mesar does no damage.
Markov throws an overhand right that lands on Mesar's shoulder, as Mesar tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Markov.
Markov scoring well with a low kick there.
A combination from Markov does no damage.
Markov misses with a wild body shot.
Joze Mesar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Markov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mesar misses with a straight right.
Markov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mesar under the eye.
Mesar misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Mesar.
Mesar slips a jab and a cross from Markov.
A big left from Mesar misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Markov swings for the body but Mesar moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Mesar.
Mesar misses with a double jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mesar wants to clinch up but Markov keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pjotr Markov dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Markov throws a jab but it's blocked by Mesar.
Mesar misses with a right hand
and Mesar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mesar throws an overhand right that lands on Markov's shoulder, as Markov tries to avoid the shot.
Mesar throws a series of strikes that have Markov backpedaling.
Markov throws out a loose jab but Mesar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mesar throws a series of punches but Markov moves out of range.
Markov thuds a left hand into Mesar's body.
Markov ducks under a wild hook from Mesar.
Mesar pushes Markov up against the cage in a clinch.
Mesar is trying to break free.
A nice left hand lands by Markov.
Markov keeps control of Mesar as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A bit of stalling here from Markov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mesar drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mesar has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Markov breaks the clinch.
Mesar stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mesar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Markov.
Markov staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mesar ducks under a wild hook from Markov.
Mesar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Markov.
Mesar looks to throw the jab but Markov is out of range.
Markov slips a jab and a cross from Mesar.
Mesar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Markov misses with a left hand
and Mesar counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Markov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Markov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fighters circling - Mesar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mesar throws a series of punches but Markov moves out of range.
Mesar misses with a combination
and Markov counters with a leg kick.
Mesar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mesar closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Markov feints and then cracks Mesar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mesar down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markov slips a jab and a cross from Mesar.
No joy there for Mesar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mesar takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Markov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Markov lands with a right hand.
Markov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mesar at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mesar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mesar with a nice cross.
A left and a right from Markov both land. Nice combination.
Mesar misses with the combination.
Markov lands with a hook. Mesar tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Markov looks to land a combination but Mesar avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mesar doesn't seem bothered though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Markov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Markov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mesar.
Markov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mesar misses with a combination
and Markov counters with a low kick, right behind Mesar 's knee.
Mesar throws a looping overhand right but Markov ducks down to avoid it.
Mesar throws a combination that misses
enabling Markov to counter with a crisp jab.
Mesar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Markov throws out the jab.
Mesar throws a combination that misses
and Markov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A good leg kick by Markov.
Mesar misses with a looping left.
A lazy left from Markov finds it's target.
Markov looks to land a combination but Mesar avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pjotr Markov clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mesar moves out of range of the strikes.
Mesar throws out a loose jab but Markov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Markov moves out of range of the strikes.
Mesar looks to land a combination but Markov avoids it well.
Mesar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mesar throws a series of punches but Markov moves out of range.
Mesar falls off balance throwing a combination
and Markov counters with a right hand to the body.
Donk. Markov catches Mesar right on the button with a cross.
Markov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Markov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Markov catches Mesar with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mesar is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A big left from Markov misses.
Mesar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Markov.
Mesar misses with a combination
and Markov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Markov dodges the punch combination from Mesar.
Mesar misses with a hook.
Markov scores with a jab. Mesar acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Markov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mesar.
Markov moves out of range of the strikes.
Markov scores with a shot to the body.
Markov keeps Mesar at a distance using the push kick.
Mesar throws a series of punches but Markov avoids them all with ease.
Some wild striking there from Mesar.
Markov lands with an uppercut that bounces Mesar off the cage and back into range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mesar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Markov counters with a three punch combo that has Mesar backing up. Mesar nods at Markov to acknowledge the strikes.
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!
Markov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mesar's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mesar drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Markov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Markov throws a shot to the body.
Mesar misses with a double jab
and Markov counters with a nice body shot.
Markov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Markov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mesar throws a big shot that misses.
Markov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Markov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mesar misses with a few strikes there.
A swing and a miss from Markov.
Mesar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Markov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Markov. Those never looked like landing.
Markov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Markov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Markov misses with a wild combination.
Markov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mesar.
Mesar fails to land with a series of punches.
Markov throws a looping overhand right but Mesar ducks down to avoid it.
Mesar misses with a double jab.
Markov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mesar.
Mesar tries to clinch up but Markov circles away and keeps his distance.
Markov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Markov slips under a jab from Mesar.
Mesar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Markov.
Mesar misses with a hook.
Good exchange - Markov coming out on top.
Mesar looks to score with a jab to the body but Markov is just out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Markov throws a big shot that misses.
Mesar tries to clinch up but Markov circles away and keeps his distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mesar throws a series of punches but Markov moves out of range.
Mesar misses with the combination.
Mesar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Markov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pjotr Markov had his way with Joze Mesar in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Markov lands an overhand right.
Mesar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Markov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mesar.
Mesar throws a right and a left that Markov avoids nicely.
Mesar looks to land a combination but Markov avoids it well.
Markov looks to land a left hand but Mesar moved out of range nicely.
Markov dodges the punch combination from Mesar.
Sloppy strikes from Mesar. Those never looked like landing.
Mesar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mesar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Markov connects with a crisp jab.
Mesar is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Mesar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mesar drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Markov as he connects with a hook.
Markov lands with a right hand.
Mesar throws a right and a left that Markov avoids nicely.
Markov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mesar.
Markov cracks Mesar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mesar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Markov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Markov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mesar slips under a jab.
That kick from Markov tenderised Mesar's leg. Mesar is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mesar takes one to the chin there.
Markov looks to throw the jab but Mesar is out of range.
Mesar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Joze Mesar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Mesar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Markov 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.
Markov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mesar under the eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Mesar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mesar misses with a wild combination.
Mesar loads up on a big right hand but Markov slips the punch.
Mesar throws a lazy right hand but Markov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pjotr Markov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Markov closes the distance and clinches up with Mesar, looking for a takedown. Markov pushes Mesar against the cage but Mesar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mesar wants to clinch up but Markov keeps it at a distance.
The fighters circling - Mesar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mesar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Markov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mesar takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markov works Mesar's body with a nice hook.
Mesar throws a combination that misses
and Markov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Markov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A solid leg kick lands there for Markov.
Markov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mesar misses with a two punch combination.
Markov throws out a powerful jab.
Markov staying out of range there.
Mesar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Markov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mesar drops his hands momentarily and Markov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Markov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mesar. That did some damage!
Markov cracks Mesar with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Markov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Markov pushes Mesar away with a front kick.
Mesar misses with a shot to the body
and Markov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Markov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Markov throws out a powerful jab.
Mesar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Markov counters with a nice uppercut.
Markov scores with a decent looking hook.
Mesar misses with a combination
and Markov counters with a right hand to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Markov swats away the attempt to clinch by Mesar.
Mesar throws a nice looking combination but Markov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Markov lands a lovely overhand right.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pjotr Markov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Markov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 50:45
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 50:45
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pjotr Markov!
Pjotr Markov retains his heavyweight title!
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