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Triumph 89 (Busted) PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aadyn Gibbs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafhael Angeles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aadyn Gibbs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rafhael Angeles!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Donatello Bradman and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gibbs drives through and clinches with Angeles against the cage.
Gibbs landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Angeles looking to throw knees to the head but Gibbs is blocking nicely.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gibbs.
Angeles takes an elbow to the forehead.
A body shot lands from Gibbs.
Gibbs works on Angeles's body with a couple of short punches.
Gibbs lands a good knee to the midsection. Angeles won't want to take too many of those.
Gibbs tries a knee to the head but Angeles blocks it.
Gibbs throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Angeless head.
Gibbs landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gibbs pushes Angeles back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gibbs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gibbs with a knee to the head.
Angeles misses with a punch to the body.
Gibbs landing knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gibbs landing knees to the head.
It looks like Rafhael Angeles has been cut.
Gibbs landing knees to the head.
Gibbs lands an elbow just above Angeles 's eye.
Gibbs avoids the elbow strike from Angeles, against the cage.
Gibbs lands an elbow that stopped Angeles in his tracks for a moment.
Gibbs lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gibbs.
Gibbs is trying to stall.
Angeles is working Gibbs over against the cage.
Gibbs unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Gibbs has Angeles pressed against the cage, preventing Angeles from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gibbs lands an elbow inside.
Angeles jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gibbs walks away with a smile on his face. Angeles gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Angeles tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gibbs clinches up with Angeles and pushes him back against the cage.
Knees to the body from Gibbs.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gibbs obliges.
Angeles jumps guard but Gibbs turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Angeles looking for a takedown.
Aadyn Gibbs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafhael Angeles.
Angeles looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gibbs utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Gibbs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angeles can't get the takedown.
A left hand lands to the body for Gibbs.
Gibbs working Angeles over with knees to the body.
Gibbs crunches a lovely knee into Angeles's ribcage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gibbs lands a good knee to the midsection. Angeles won't want to take too many of those.
Angeles jumps guard and drags Gibbs to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gibbs accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gibbs trying to control but Angeles is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Aadyn Gibbs wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Gibbs rushes Angeles and presses him up against the cage.
Angeles takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gibbs scores with a shot to the side of Angeles's head.
Gibbs lands an elbow just above Angeles 's eye.
Gibbs tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Angeles avoids it.
Gibbs tries to land a knee to the head but Angeles blocks with his arms.
Angeles jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gibbs walks away with a smile on his face. Angeles gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gibbs gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gibbs digs a right hand into Angeles's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Angeles's gas tank.
Gibbs lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gibbs lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gibbs lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gibbs unloads a knee to the mid-section. Angeles lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Gibbs lands an elbow just above Angeles 's eye.
Gibbs scores a nice knee to the body.
Gibbs throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Angeles throws a knee to the head but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gibbs putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Angeles in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Gibbs.
Angeles is trying to drag Gibbs to the mat but Gibbs just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gibbs unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A left hand lands to the body for Gibbs.
Gibbs lands an elbow that stopped Angeles in his tracks for a moment.
Angeles wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Angeles looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Angeles creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gibbs putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Angeles in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gibbs is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aadyn Gibbs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rafhael Angeles's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gibbs clinches up with Angeles and pushes him back against the cage.
Gibbs with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Angeles takes an elbow to the forehead.
A knee to the head by Gibbs.
Gibbs creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Angeles's defenses.
Gibbs lands a good knee to the midsection. Angeles won't want to take too many of those.
Gibbs with a knee to the head.
Angeles takes an elbow to the forehead.
Angeles is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gibbs gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gibbs lands with a light punch inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Gibbs.
Gibbs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gibbs gets a clinch.
Angeles tries a knee to the head but Gibbs blocks it.
Angeles jumps guard but Gibbs turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A right hook to the body lands for Gibbs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angeles takes a knee to the side of the body.
Angeles is breathing heavily.
Gibbs lands a knee to the body.
Angeles tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gibbs smiles and moves away.
Aadyn Gibbs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafhael Angeles.
Gibbs gets a clinch.
Gibbs unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees in the clinch landing for Gibbs.
Gibbs is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Angeles manages to pull guard.
Angeles working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gibbs doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gibbs manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibbs missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gibbs missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gibbs lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gibbs throwing strikes from guard but Angeles blocks nicely.
Gibbs throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angeles keeping full guard, as Gibbs tries to pass.
Gibbs is looking to work some ground and pound but Angeles has wrist control.
Angeles utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Angeles is pulling down on Gibbs's head. It's preventing any offense from Gibbs, at least for the moment.
Gibbs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Angeles can do to turn this around?
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Rafhael Angeles was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Angeles looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gibbs is fending him off so far but Angeles persists. Nope, Gibbs circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gibbs has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gibbs.
Gibbs lands a knee to the head.
Gibbs landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gibbs trying to stall but Angeles improves his position.
Angeles throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gibbs blocks it with crossed arms.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gibbs.
Angeles with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gibbs prevents a takedown attempt there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aadyn Gibbs dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rafhael Angeles's cut.
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!
Angeles tries to clinch up but Gibbs circles away and keeps his distance.
Angeles tries to close the distance and clinch but Gibbs swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rafhael Angeles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gibbs closes the distance and clinches.
Angeles misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gibbs lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gibbs.
Gibbs throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Angeles blocks it with crossed arms.
Gibbs lands a nice elbow.
Angeles has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gibbs is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gibbs obliges.
Angeles takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angeles takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gibbs scores a nice knee to the body.
Angeles takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A knee to the head by Gibbs.
Gibbs holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Angeles tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gibbs landing knees to the head.
Angeles tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gibbs smiles and moves away.
Gibbs moves into the clinch successfully.
Gibbs lands an elbow just above Angeles 's eye.
Angeles turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibbs tries to buck Angeles off but Angeles is having none of it.
Angeles is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gibbs is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gibbs is looking for a sweep.
Angeles wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gibbs, who protects the arm well.
Gibbs knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Angeles on the ground.
Angeles tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Aadyn Gibbs is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angeles wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gibbs, who protects the arm well.
Angeles tries for a kimura but Gibbs is defending well.
Gibbs is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Angeles is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gibbs knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Angeles working away.
Angeles gets to mount! Gibbs was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Gibbs wants to hold on but Angeles pushes him away.
Rafhael Angeles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Aadyn Gibbs.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gibbs, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aadyn Gibbs!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lath Hoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richie Yang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hoy comes to the cage accompanied by Go Ninja-Vanilla Ice. Lath Hoy could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Richie Yang's chin.
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193 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lath Hoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Richie Yang!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Eliza Hachem and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yang shoots and misses
and Hoy counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hoy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hoy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hoy tries to free his leg and advance position but Yang is retaining full guard.
Hoy trying to control but Yang is working from the bottom.
Yang is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hoy defends well.
Yang keeping moving, preventing Hoy from controlling successfully.
Hoy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Yang looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoy wants to control from the top but Yang keeps moving.
Yang looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hoy landing some decent shots from guard.
Yang escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hoy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hoy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hoy trying to control the position from guard on top but Yang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yang has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hoy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Yang is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Yang working for submissions but it's allowed Hoy to get to half guard.
Yang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hoy is looking to advance position but Yang won't allow it.
Yang with the active half guard here but Hoy passes nicely into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hoy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hoy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Yang is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hoy's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hoy controlling the action here.
Hoy is looking to advance position but Yang won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoy is keen to just control but Yang is a slippery customer.
Hoy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hoy is looking for a kimura here.
Hoy lands strikes from half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hoy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Yang has managed to free his arm - good work.
Yang actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lath Hoy dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hoy gets a double leg takedown into Yang's guard.
Hoy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yang working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hoy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hoy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hoy works over Yang with some ground and pound from guard.
Hoy slips nicely into half guard.
Yang actively working from the bottom here.
Hoy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Yang is in trouble now - Hoy has advanced to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoy wants to finish this one by submission but Yang is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hoy.
Hoy moves to the back.
Hoy looking for the choke but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yang tries to roll but Hoy sticks to his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yang fending off the submission attempt from Hoy.
Hoy is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Hoy doesn't have the hooks in and Yang manages to turn into his guard.
Yang trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yang won't allow Hoy to sweep him here.
Hoy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hoy keeping moving, preventing Yang from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Richie Yang.
Hoy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Yang misses with a takedown
and Hoy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yang is breathing heavily.
Hoy stuffs the takedown attempt from Yang. Yang gets slowly back to his feet.
Hoy pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Yang back to the cage. Hoy follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Yang with a poor takedown
and Hoy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lath Hoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richie Yang.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hoy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoy scores with a shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Hoy as he connects with a hook.
Hoy lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hoy lands a nice looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hoy cracks Yang with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hoy scores a takedown into full mount!
Hoy in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Yang is just holding on here. Hoy manages to take his back.
Yang preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Hoy.
Yang manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hoy's guard. Nice work there by Yang.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hoy has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Yang doesn't defend quickly enough and Hoy has managed to lock this one up! Can Yang escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Hoy on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lath Hoy!
A very excited looking Lath Hoy made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Demedici (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vincent Demedici has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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210 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
16 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Tommy Gunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vincent Demedici!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, John Mangel and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Demedici pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Demedici.
Gunn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Demedici.
Demedici throws a shot to the body.
Gunn tries to score with a low kick but Demedici moves his leg out of the way.
Gunn jabs Demedici right on the nose. Demedici blinks but takes it well.
Demedici works over Gunn's head and body with a nice combination.
A big left from Gunn misses.
Gunn moves out of range of the body kick.
Gunn swings for the body but Demedici moves out of range.
Gunn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Demedici.
Gunn thows a leg kick but Demedici checks it
and Demedici counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Demedici tries to score with a low kick but Gunn moves his leg out of the way.
Gunn looks to land a combination but Demedici avoids it well.
Demedici blocks a jab.
Demedici misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Demedici throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vincent Demedici is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn lands a nice shot to the body.
Demedici steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gunn.
Tommy Gunn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gunn looks to throw the jab but Demedici is out of range.
Demedici takes the fight into the clinch.
Gunn taking a breather.
Demedici misses with a body punch.
Demedici breaks from the clinch.
Gunn checks a leg kick.
Gunn swings for the body but Demedici moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Demedici throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gunn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn misses with a straight right.
Demedici throws a lazy right hand but Gunn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Demedici swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gunn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Demedici moves away from the strike by Gunn.
Demedici uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gunn.
Gunn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Demedici bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Gunn. That snapped Demedici's head back.
Demedici moves out of range as Gunn strikes.
Gunn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gunn takes a swing at Demedici's ribcage but misses.
Gunn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gunn walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Demedici scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn lands a jab to the head.
Demedici slips a jab from Gunn.
Gunn looks to throw the jab but Demedici is out of range.
Demedici goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Tommy Gunn has been cut.
Gunn lands with a shot to the body.
Gunn thows a body shot but no joy.
Demedici throws a head kick but Gunn moves out of range.
Gunn looks to throw the jab but Demedici is out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Demedici.
Demedici takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That kick from Gunn tenderised Demedici's leg. Demedici is trying to keep his angry face on.
Demedici lands a leg kick that knocks Gunn off balance momentarily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Demedici.
Demedici lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demedici's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gunn connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Demedici scrambles back to his feet.
Demedici swings for the body but Gunn moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Demedici.
Gunn looks to land a right hand but Demedici moved out of range.
The crowd cheers as Demedici lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gunn doesn't seem phased though.
Gunn misses with a body shot.
Gunn attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gunn looks to score with a jab to the body but Demedici is just out of range.
Demedici connects with a high kick.
Gunn throws a right hand that Demedici ducks under and follows up with a left that Demedici also avoids with ease.
Demedici throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Gunn is breathing heavily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Demedici slips a straight right by Gunn.
Demedici throws a leg kick but Gunn checks it.
Demedici throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gunn's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Demedici dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Gunn'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.
Gunn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Demedici counters with a nice body kick.
Demedici throws a head kick that misses.
Demedici drives through and clinches with Gunn against the cage.
Demedici escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gunn misses with a wild body shot.
Demedici lands the left hand.
Demedici steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gunn.
Demedici tries to close the distance and clinch but Gunn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Demedici lands a nice hook to Gunn's body. Gunn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gunn. Demedici does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gunn connects with a crisp jab.
Demedici throws a shot from downtown. Gunn moves away and avoids it.
Demedici misses the jab.
Gunn throws a jab but it's blocked by Demedici.
Demedici throws a front kick that sends Gunn stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn avoids the head kick by Demedici.
Gunn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Demedici counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Demedici.
Gunn misses with a low kick.
Demedici scores with a leg kick.
Gunn has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Demedici.
Demedici lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice inside leg kick there by Demedici. That's going to slow Gunn down.
Nice body kick from Demedici.
Vincent Demedici is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Demedici connects with a high kick.
Demedici feints and then cracks Gunn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gunn down.
Demedici throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Demedici lands with a kick to the temple. Gunn shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Demedici throws a head kick that misses.
No joy there for Demedici, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fighters circling - Demedici throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gunn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gunn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Demedici circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab from Gunn misses.
Demedici throws a head kick but Gunn moves out of range.
A jab from Gunn misses.
Demedici throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gunn throws a right hand that misses
and Demedici counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A head kick misses from Demedici.
Gunn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Demedici.
Demedici scores with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn throws an off balance right hand
and Demedici counters with an inside leg kick.
Gunn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Demedici pushes Gunn away with a front kick.
Gunn swings widly with a right hand
enabling Demedici to counter with a crisp jab.
Demedici pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gunn throws a hook but Demedici avoids it easily.
Demedici displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gunn throws out the jab.
Demedici avoids the body shot from Gunn.
Demedici bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gunn's head backwards.
Demedici takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Demedici is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gunn.
Demedici throws a push kick but Gunn slaps the foot to one side.
A slapping leg kick lands for Demedici.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Demedici was well out of range. Poor timing from Gunn.
Demedici ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Demedici has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A slow jab from Gunn misses its intended target.
Demedici stuns Gunn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Demedici slips under a jab.
Demedici misses with a head kick.
Gunn misses with a double jab.
Gunn misses with a hook.
Demedici lands with a slapping head kick.
Vincent Demedici seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gunn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gunn will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gunn avoids the head kick by Demedici.
Demedici tries to land a front kick but Gunn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A head kick misses from Demedici.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Demedici showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tommy Gunn's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Gunn works the jab nicely.
Gunn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gunn throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gunn scores with a jab to the body.
Good exchange - Gunn coming out on top.
Demedici looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A combination from Demedici does no damage.
Demedici lands with a nice combination. Gunn backs away looking to recover.
Demedici ducks under a wild hook from Gunn.
Demedici throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A big right from Gunn misses.
Demedici scores with a three punch combo!
Gunn thuds a left hand into Demedici's body.
Demedici throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demedici throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gunn misses with an uppercut. Demedici saw that one coming.
Demedici lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gunn's sensitive parts.
Demedici wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Demedici takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Demedici misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Demedici throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Demedici looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gunn lands with an overhand left.
Gunn misses with an uppercut.
Gunn lands an overhand right.
Demedici displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gunn throws out the jab.
Demedici misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demedici throws a head kick but Gunn moves out of range.
Gunn scores with a one two! Demedici had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Gunn misses with a hook.
Demedici throws a right hand that Gunn ducks under and follows up with a left that Gunn also avoids with ease.
Demedici throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Gunn connects with a single shot there.
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!
Gunn misses with a double jab.
Demedici throws a head kick that Gunn semi-blocks.
Gunn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Demedici tries to clinch up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gunn, as that shot connected.
Demedici checks a low kick from Gunn.
Demedici rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gunn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demedici scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gunn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gunn thuds his right hand into Demedici's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gunn throws a hook but Demedici blocks it.
Gunn has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Demedici.
Demedici lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tommy Gunn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gunn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Demedici.
Demedici punishes Gunn's body with a nice straight punch.
Demedici throws a head kick that Gunn semi-blocks.
Demedici scores with a spinning back kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Demedici works Gunn's body with a nice hook.
Demedici connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gunn momentarily.
Demedici cracks the inside of Gunn's front leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demedici throws a nice outside leg kick.
Demedici cracks Gunn with an open hand slap.
Crunch! Demedici slams his shin into Gunn's torso.
Demedici bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Demedici instigates a clinch.
Demedici wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Demedici is trying to break the clinch but Gunn is controlling him.
Gunn is trying to stall.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vincent Demedici comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Demedici 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vincent Demedici!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Keith Keystone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alejandro Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garcia comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Slam kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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23
170 lbs
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26
169 lbs
12 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Keith Keystone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alejandro Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Winston Howard and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keystone lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Garcia takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Garcia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keystone moves away.
Garcia throws a jab but it's blocked by Keystone.
Keystone looks to score with a jab to the body but Garcia is just out of range.
Garcia looking to score a takedown here. Keystone is defending well but Garcia drives through and ends up in Keystone's guard.
Keystone has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Keystone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Keystone wants to sweep here but Garcia controlling him for the moment.
Garcia landing with the ground and pound.
Garcia in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia cracks Keystone with a solid left hand.
Keystone wants to stand and escape but Garcia is having none of it.
Garcia looking to sit in guard and control but Keystone gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Keystone throwing strikes from guard but Garcia blocks nicely.
Keystone won't allow Garcia to sweep him here.
Keystone trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Keystone postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Garcia wants to stand up but Keystone is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keystone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garcia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Keystone accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Keystone preventing the sweep.
Keystone throws a big elbow that misses.
Keystone trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Keystone lands a couple of elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Keystone accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Keystone looking to sit in guard and control but Garcia gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Garcia trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia throws a big elbow that misses.
Keystone is trying to control the position but Garcia postures up.
Garcia must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Garcia avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Keystone keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully.
Keystone looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Keystone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garcia with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia postures up.
Garcia 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.
We're going to have a standup here because Keith Keystone wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Garcia lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Keystone throws a series of strikes that have Garcia backpedaling.
Nice defenses there by Garcia.
A combination from Garcia does no damage.
Keystone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Garcia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Keystone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garcia throws out the jab.
Keystone dodges the punch combination from Garcia.
A jab lands there for Garcia.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alejandro Garcia will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Garcia checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Garcia walks into a stiff left hand from Keystone.
Keystone fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Keystone scores with a decent looking hook.
A swing and a miss from Garcia.
Keystone looks to land a combination. Garcia sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Garcia clobbers Keystone with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Garcia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Keystone.
Keystone misses the shot to the body.
Keystone fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No joy there for Keystone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Garcia connects with a body shot.
Garcia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Keystone ducks under a wild hook from Garcia.
Keystone fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Garcia throws a shot from downtown. Keystone moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keystone throws a leg kick but Garcia sees it coming and moves out of range.
Keystone misses with a body shot.
Keystone throws a right and a left that both miss.
Keystone fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Garcia is out of range.
Garcia missing with a left hand there. Keystone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Keystone throws a combination that misses
and Garcia counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Keystone thinking.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Keystone throws a looping overhand right but Garcia ducks down to avoid it.
Garcia takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Keystone fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Keith Keystone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garcia misses with a hook. Keystone ducked under it nicely.
No luck for Garcia with that takedown attempt.
Keystone takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Keystone throws a looping overhand right but Garcia ducks down to avoid it.
Garcia 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keystone throws a jab when Garcia was well out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Garcia checks a leg kick.
Keith Keystone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Keystone misses with the combination.
Good exchange - Keystone coming out on top.
Keystone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garcia.
Keystone moves out of range as Garcia strikes.
Keystone finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Garcia misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Garcia misses the target.
Keystone darts in trying to clinch
and Garcia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garcia has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Garcia there as he acknowledges the shot.
Keystone misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sloppy strikes from Keystone. Those never looked like landing.
Keystone throws a jab but it's blocked by Garcia.
Garcia drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Garcia postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Garcia throwing strikes but missing.
Garcia is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Keystone utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Garcia sitting in guard here, content to control.
Keystone wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keystone keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully.
Keystone looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Keystone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garcia 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 ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Alejandro Garcia.
Keystone throws a right and a left that Garcia avoids nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Keystone has closed the distance and engaged Garcia in a clinch.
Keystone misses with a punch on the inside.
Garcia is trying to drag Keystone to the mat but Keystone just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Garcia drops down looking for an ankle pick but Keystone pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alejandro Garcia will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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.
Garcia misses with a wild body shot.
Keystone throws a leg kick but Garcia moved away.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Keystone as he avoids it easily.
Keystone will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Keystone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garcia manages to avoid it.
Keystone paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Keystone misses with a hook.
Keystone throws a solid leg kick but Garcia takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Keystone.
Keystone on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Garcia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keystone clinches.
Keystone lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Garcia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Keystone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keystone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Keystone.
Keystone is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Keystone dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Knees to the body from Keystone.
Keystone is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Garcia has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Keystone avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Keith Keystone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alejandro Garcia.
Garcia is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Keystone is defending well.
Keystone lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Garcia backwards.
Garcia is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Keystone is defending well.
Nice body punch from Keystone.
Keystone tries to work over Garcia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keystone is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Keystone misses with some punches.
Garcia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Keystone has a couple of punches blocked by Garcia.
Keystone gets underhooks to prevent Garcia's takedown attempt.
With the fighters up against the cage, Keystone throws an elbow but misses.
Keystone tries a body shot but Garcia blocks it.
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!
The referee calls for Keystone to work.
Keystone gets underhooks to prevent Garcia's takedown attempt.
Garcia goes for a takedown attempt but Keystone pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Garcia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Keystone throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keystone misses with a low kick.
Garcia moves away from the strike by Keystone.
Keystone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garcia.
Keystone fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Garcia takes a swing at Keystone's ribcage but misses.
Keystone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Keystone misses with a takedown attempt - Garcia sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Garcia lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice shot by Keystone.
Keystone misses with a low kick.
Garcia takes a swing at Keystone's ribcage but misses.
Keystone throws the left hand but Garcia avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia misses with a hook.
Keystone with a hook.
Keystone misses with a double jab.
Keystone thuds his right hand into Garcia's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Garcia throws a shot from downtown. Keystone moves away and avoids it.
Keystone tries to score with a low kick but Garcia moves his leg out of the way.
Garcia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keystone manages to avoid it.
Keith Keystone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Keystone stalks Garcia and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Garcia's face. Garcia staggers backwards, shaken.
Garcia changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Keystone tries to avoid it but Garcia manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Keystone to the ground. Keystone escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Garcia with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Keystone to score with a decent uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Keystone tries to land a leg kick but Garcia saw it coming and moves away.
Garcia works the jab nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keystone defending well as Garcia loads up on a big left hand.
Alejandro Garcia is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Keystone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Garcia.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keith Keystone showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Garcia has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Alejandro Garcia!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stones Mahones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Stones Mahones was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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270 lbs
11 - 2 - 0 |
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24
282 lbs
12 - 4 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, David Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Stones Mahones!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Hugh Johnson and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Mahones stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jones.
Mahones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Mahones scores with a jab to the body.
Jones slips under a jab.
Mahones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Mahones jabs Jones to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mahones throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Mahones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mahones swings widly with a right hand
and Jones counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Jones - just one landing.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mahones.
Mahones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mahones ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice jab there from Mahones.
It looks like David Jones has been cut.
Jones misses with the combination.
Jones doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mahones connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jones on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mahones.
David Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mahones looking to throw knees to the head but Jones is blocking nicely.
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mahones misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Mahones's shoulder, as Mahones tries to avoid the shot.
Jones darts in and clinches Mahones up against the cage.
Mahones breaks from the clinch.
Mahones lands a nice shot to the body.
Jones walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahones lands with a shot to the body.
Jones throws a right hand that misses
and Mahones counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jones thinking.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Mahones stuns Jones with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mahones misses with a few strikes there.
Good shot there by Mahones.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mahones, pushing him back against the cage.
Mahones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mahones lands an uppercut.
Mahones lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mahones has Jones pushed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Mahones.
Mahones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahones lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Jones keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mahones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mahones is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mahones with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stones Mahones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Jones's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A left lands for Mahones.
Mahones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A punch combination from Mahones misses.
Jones throws a series of punches but Mahones moves out of range.
A jab from Jones finds it's way through Mahones's defenses.
Mahones feints with a jab and clips Jones right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Jones is sent crashing into the canvas and Mahones leaps in for the kill! Jones tries to get to his feet but Mahones is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Jones is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stones Mahones!
Stones Mahones took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Vandal Fight Boutique (prices $8 - $30) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Great Dane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Robertson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dane comes into the arena with The Animal - Disturbed blaring out of the sound system. George Robertson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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164 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Great Dane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, George Robertson!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Hugh Johnson and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robertson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dane makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dane throws a right hand that misses
and Robertson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dane's knee momentarily.
Dane displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nice defenses there by Robertson.
Dane misses with a straight right.
Dane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Robertson misses with a hook
and Dane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A decent looking cross lands there for Robertson.
Dane misses with a hook to the body
and Robertson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab from Dane.
Dane throws the left hand but Robertson avoids the punch easily.
A left lands for Dane.
Robertson circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Dane drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Robertson follows Dane to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Robertson!
Jumping up and down and very excited, George Robertson waved his t-shirt featuring Malicious Intent Fight Gear's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tony Jaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Huynh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jaa comes into the arena with Search and Destroy blaring out of the sound system. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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156 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tony Jaa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Henry Huynh!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Winston Howard and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huynh gets the takedown into side control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jaa can't do much from the bottom here.
Jaa is letting Huynh control him for a moment.
Huynh working away.
Huynh trying to control the action but Jaa is working from the bottom.
Huynh is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Jaa manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jaa is working for a submission of some sort.
Huynh makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Huynh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaa throwing strikes from guard but Huynh blocks nicely.
Jaa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Huynh has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jaa has managed to get both his arms back between Huynh's legs - danger averted.
Huynh is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jaa defends well.
Huynh is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Huynh lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jaa trying to control from the bottom.
Jaa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huynh thows a huge punch but Jaa dodges it nicely.
Huynh is trying to control. Jaa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Huynh lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Huynh lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Huynh wants to take a breather but Jaa is having none of it.
Jaa won't allow Huynh to pass to mount.
Huynh keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jaa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jaa.
Jaa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Huynh wants to pass the guard but Jaa is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huynh throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Huynh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jaa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Huynh trying to control but Jaa is working from the bottom.
Huynh is in close to Jaa's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Huynh postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jaa looking for a sweep. Not yet Jaa, not yet.
Huynh landing with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Huynh can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jaa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Huynh can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Huynh makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Huynh content to stall in guard here.
Huynh landing with the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Huynh throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jaa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Huynh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jaa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Huynh dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A combination from Jaa does no damage.
Good standup being displayed there by Huynh as he connects with a hook.
Huynh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jaa wants to clinch.
Huynh changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jaa tries to avoid it but Huynh manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jaa to the ground. Jaa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jaa takes the fight into the clinch.
Huynh gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Jaa regains guard.
Huynh connects with a couple of short punches.
Huynh controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jaa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Huynh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jaa is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huynh looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jaa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Huynh stands up over Jaa, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Huynh trying to control the position from guard on top but Jaa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Huynh has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huynh is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Huynh advances position into side control!
Jaa manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jaa trying to control from half guard but Huynh is working away.
Jaa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Huynh is trying to control but can't.
Jaa wants to control but Huynh is keeping him busy.
Jaa thows a huge punch but Huynh dodges it nicely.
Jaa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Huynh tries to get to full guard but Jaa has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huynh moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Huynh throws his legs up looking for a submission but Jaa uses it to pass to side control.
Huynh is looking for a sweep.
Huynh dodges the ground and pound from Jaa.
Jaa is trying to get an arm triangle but Huynh is defending well.
Huynh is trying to control Jaa's posture but Jaa avoids it.
Huynh manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huynh seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jaa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Henry Huynh has got the better of the ground game so far.
Huynh slips a nice elbow through Jaa's hands, connecting with Jaa's forehead.
Jaa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Huynh pulls his head out easily.
Huynh scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Huynh lands strikes from half guard.
Jaa looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Huynh takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Huynh is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jaa is staying active underneath Huynh, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Huynh trying to control the pace.
Huynh is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Huynh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Huynh tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jaa is able to avoid easily.
Huynh throws a leg kick that misses.
Huynh takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jaa throws a body kick that misses.
Jaa misses with a head kick.
Jaa tries a head kick but it misses.
Huynh lands a two punch combo.
Huynh shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jaa sprawls well. Jaa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Huynh gets slowly back to his feet.
Huynh thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jaa motions for Huynh to come forward. Jaa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Huynh shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jaa is trying to defend but Huynh finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jaa trying to control but Huynh postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaa is trying to get back to full guard.
Jaa is holding on to half guard well.
Jaa wants to get back to full guard but Huynh has mounted him!
Jaa tries to hold on but Huynh pushes him away.
Huynh sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Huynh with good strikes from the mount here!
Huynh landing strikes, looking to finish!
Huynh looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huynh scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jaa?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Huynh scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Huynh fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Jaa tries to reverse the position but Huynh maintains control.
Jaa is working hard here to advance position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Huynh lands a big shot there that rocks Jaa but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
BOOM! Huynh connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huynh lands a heavy elbow.
Jaa is rocked!
Huynh punishing his opponent with strikes.
Oh Jaa is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jaa wants to control but Huynh is having none of it.
Jaa seems to have got his legs back now.
Huynh cracks Jaa with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huynh landing strikes from the mount.
Jaa tries to lock up and control but Huynh gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jaa can't escape the position.
Huynh scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jaa?
Huynh tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jaa is looking to improve his position but Huynh isn't that keen on the idea.
Jaa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Huynh looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Jaa is in a horrible position here. Huynh smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Huynh trying to control but Jaa is having none of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Huynh with shots to the head and body - Jaa looks very uncomfortable down there.
Huynh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huynh raining down shots from the mount!
Huynh working Jaa over with strikes here.
Huynh putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Huynh looking to finish Jaa with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jaa!
Huynh landing strikes, looking to finish!
Huynh fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Jaa working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Huynh looking to finish Jaa with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jaa!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Huynh really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Huynh throws a head kick that misses.
Huynh punishes Jaa's body with a nice straight punch.
Jaa moves out of range as Huynh throws a body kick.
Jaa misses with a low kick as Huynh jumps back.
Huynh scores with a takedown into Jaa's guard.
Huynh landing some decent shots from guard.
Jaa has momentary wrist control but Huynh slips an elbow through the middle.
Jaa keeping full guard, as Huynh tries to pass.
Huynh trying to control the position from guard on top but Jaa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Huynh stands and throws Jaa's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jaa is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaa struggling a bit here.
Jaa is not content to let Huynh control the position.
Jaa is working to avoid the ground and pound but Huynh connects with a decent elbow.
You can see the frustration on Jaa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jaa is trying to work for a sweep but Huynh has mounted him!
Huynh breaks from Jaa's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Huynh fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Huynh looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaa tries to reverse the position but Huynh maintains control.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Jaa taking shots to the head.
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!
Huynh has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jaa's face.
Huynh takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Huynh can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jaa is looking to escape.
Jaa in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Huynh raining down shots from the mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huynh unloading with bombs!
Huynh unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Jaa wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Huynh celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Huynh!
Henry Huynh is the new featherweight champion!
A relieved looking Henry Huynh thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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