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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jan Den Knieschijf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Ellenberger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jake Ellenberger is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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18
176 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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180 cm
18
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jan Den Knieschijf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jake Ellenberger!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Eliza Hachem and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ellenberger works Den Knieschijf's body with a nice hook.
Den Knieschijf connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Den Knieschijf chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ellenberger scores with a jab. Den Knieschijf acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice defenses there by Ellenberger.
Den Knieschijf tries to clinch up.
Den Knieschijf throws out a leg kick but Ellenberger moves out of range and Den Knieschijf only half commits.
Ellenberger lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Den Knieschijf takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Den Knieschijf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ellenberger.
Den Knieschijf on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
It looks like Jan Den Knieschijf has been cut.
Ellenberger goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Den Knieschijf has Ellenberger up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Den Knieschijf.
Den Knieschijf putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ellenberger in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Den Knieschijf.
Ellenberger wants to break free but Den Knieschijf has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellenberger takes an elbow to the temple.
Ellenberger takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Jake Ellenberger has been cut.
Den Knieschijf connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ellenberger's face.
Den Knieschijf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Den Knieschijf tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ellenberger avoids it.
Den Knieschijf avoiding damage.
Den Knieschijf unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ellenberger lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Den Knieschijf gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Den Knieschijf content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ellenberger blocks an elbow strike from Den Knieschijf.
Den Knieschijf gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Den Knieschijf misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ellenberger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Den Knieschijf lands an elbow just above Ellenberger 's eye.
Den Knieschijf tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ellenberger avoids it.
Ellenberger blocks the elbow strike.
Den Knieschijf missing with knees to the body.
Ellenberger jumps guard but Den Knieschijf stands there with Ellenberger around his waist. Ellenberger gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ellenberger takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ellenberger avoids the elbow strike from Den Knieschijf, against the cage.
Den Knieschijf pressing his opponent against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ellenberger can't break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellenberger is trying to push Den Knieschijf away but Den Knieschijf has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Den Knieschijf throws a knee to the head but misses.
Den Knieschijf trying to land knees to the body.
Den Knieschijf utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Den Knieschijf missing with knees to the body.
Den Knieschijf tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Den Knieschijf gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Den Knieschijf creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ellenberger's defenses.
That has opened up Jake Ellenberger's cut even more.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Den Knieschijf.
Den Knieschijf misses with a knee to the head.
Den Knieschijf lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Den Knieschijf tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ellenberger avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Den Knieschijf tries to land knees in the clinch but Ellenberger avoids the damage to the body.
Ellenberger is trying to break free.
Den Knieschijf lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Den Knieschijf tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ellenberger avoids it.
Den Knieschijf goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Den Knieschijf crunches a lovely knee into Ellenberger's ribcage.
Den Knieschijf trying to land knees to the body.
Ellenberger blocks the elbow strike.
Ellenberger is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ellenberger blocks the elbow strike.
Den Knieschijf lands an elbow inside that Ellenberger shrugs off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Den Knieschijf gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Den Knieschijf dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Den Knieschijf tries to move into range but Ellenberger moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Den Knieschijf takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ellenberger lands a nice looking body shot.
Jake Ellenberger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ellenberger throws a head kick that misses.
Ellenberger has taken the fight to the clinch.
Den Knieschijf lands a good knee to the midsection. Ellenberger won't want to take too many of those.
Ellenberger wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Den Knieschijf has him pressed against the cage.
Ellenberger has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Den Knieschijf looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Den Knieschijf misses with a knee strike.
Den Knieschijf breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Den Knieschijf misses with a low kick as Ellenberger jumps back.
Ellenberger listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ellenberger throws a combination. Den Knieschijf tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Den Knieschijf tries to clinch up but Ellenberger circles away and keeps his distance.
Jake Ellenberger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ellenberger moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellenberger throws a sloppy head kick and Den Knieschijf moves out of range easily.
Den Knieschijf throws a body punch but Ellenberger moves out of range.
Den Knieschijf fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ellenberger checks it well.
Jake Ellenberger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ellenberger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Den Knieschijf moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ellenberger fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Den Knieschijf throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ellenberger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Den Knieschijf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Den Knieschijf there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Den Knieschijf attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ellenberger lands a jab to the nose.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ellenberger!
Ellenberger gets a clinch.
Den Knieschijf taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Den Knieschijf throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellenberger blocks the elbow strike.
Den Knieschijf 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Den Knieschijf throws a knee to the head but misses.
Den Knieschijf keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ellenberger's efforts to push away.
Knees to the body from Den Knieschijf.
Den Knieschijf lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ellenberger backwards.
Ellenberger tries to break the clinch but Den Knieschijf is controlling the position.
Den Knieschijf tries to land knees in the clinch but Ellenberger avoids the damage to the body.
Ellenberger blocks an elbow strike.
Den Knieschijf tries to land knees in the clinch but Ellenberger avoids the damage to the body.
Den Knieschijf prevents Ellenberger from breaking the clinch.
Den Knieschijf throws an elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellenberger dodges an elbow strike from Den Knieschijf.
Den Knieschijf misses with a knee to the head.
Den Knieschijf throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ellenberger takes an elbow to the temple.
Ellenberger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Den Knieschijf with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jan Den Knieschijf has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Den Knieschijf landing knees to the head.
Den Knieschijf misses with an elbow over the top.
Den Knieschijf misses with a hook from the clinch.
Den Knieschijf pushes off an throws an elbow but Ellenberger leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Den Knieschijf lands an elbow that stopped Ellenberger in his tracks for a moment.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Den Knieschijf obliges.
Ellenberger managing to block the knees to the body from Den Knieschijf.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellenberger has had enough of the clinch but Den Knieschijf keeps him there for the moment.
Ellenberger is trying to pull guard but Den Knieschijf has him pressed against the cage.
Den Knieschijf using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ellenberger has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Den Knieschijf utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Den Knieschijf.
Den Knieschijf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Den Knieschijf creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ellenberger's defenses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Den Knieschijf throws an elbow but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ellenberger on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ellenberger tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Den Knieschijf smiles and moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ellenberger lands a nice hook to Den Knieschijf's body. Den Knieschijf takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jake Ellenberger will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Den Knieschijf throws a wild body kick that Ellenberger sees coming a mile off.
Ellenberger rushes Den Knieschijf and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ellenberger is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Den Knieschijf throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ellenberger blocks it with crossed arms.
Ellenberger managing to block the knees to the body from Den Knieschijf.
Den Knieschijf tries to land a knee to the head but Ellenberger blocks with his arms.
Den Knieschijf keeps control of Ellenberger as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ellenberger tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Den Knieschijf smiles and moves away.
Ellenberger looks to land a combination. Den Knieschijf sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Den Knieschijf clinches up with Ellenberger and pushes him back against the cage.
Den Knieschijf lands an elbow inside that Ellenberger shrugs off.
Ellenberger fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Den Knieschijf creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ellenberger's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Den Knieschijf unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ellenberger can't break the clinch.
Ellenberger blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ellenberger takes an elbow to the temple.
The cut above Jake Ellenberger's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Den Knieschijf lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Den Knieschijf misses with an elbow over the top.
Den Knieschijf gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Den Knieschijf.
Den Knieschijf lands an elbow inside.
Jake Ellenberger's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Ellenberger wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Den Knieschijf has him pressed against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Den Knieschijf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Den Knieschijf lands an elbow just above Ellenberger 's eye.
Ellenberger letting Den Knieschijf take a breather here.
Ellenberger avoiding damage as Den Knieschijf throws knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Den Knieschijf lands an elbow inside that Ellenberger shrugs off.
Den Knieschijf using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ellenberger takes an elbow to the temple.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jake Ellenberger's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jan Den Knieschijf!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Axel Whitecoat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Nitschke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Whitecoat kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Seven Nation Army. Damian Nitschke is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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187 lbs
8 - 14 - 0 |
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179 lbs
8 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Counter striker
Powerful |
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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
8 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Axel Whitecoat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Damian Nitschke!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Damien Edna and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Nitschke does no damage.
Nitschke swings widly with a right hand
letting Whitecoat counter with a right hand.
Nitschke tries to clinch up.
Whitecoat fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nitschke, pushing him back against the cage.
Nitschke jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Whitecoat walks away with a smile on his face. Nitschke gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nitschke misses with an uppercut. Whitecoat saw that one coming.
Nitschke wants to clinch up but Whitecoat keeps it at a distance.
Whitecoat digs a good body shot into Nitschke's ribs.
Nitschke changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Whitecoat tries to avoid it but Nitschke manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Whitecoat to the ground. Whitecoat escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Whitecoat throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nitschke.
Whitecoat gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nitschke counters with a shoot takedown. Whitecoat fights it but they end up in guard.
Nitschke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Whitecoat swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Whitecoat is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nitschke in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nitschke thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Whitecoat looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nitschke with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nitschke thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nitschke wants to pass the guard but Whitecoat is keeping the position.
Whitecoat is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nitschke throwing strikes but missing.
Nitschke wants to control from the top but Whitecoat keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nitschke got a little sloppy there for a moment and Whitecoat has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nitschke has managed to get both his arms back between Whitecoat's legs - danger averted.
Nitschke drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nitschke jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Whitecoat is on top in guard.
Nitschke is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Whitecoat is aware though and is defending well.
Whitecoat lands a couple of digs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nitschke is looking for a triangle but Whitecoat pushes his legs off easily.
Nitschke has an active guard here but Whitecoat has managed to pass into half guard.
Nitschke trying to control here.
Nitschke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Whitecoat pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitecoat is trying to work for a kimura but Nitschke is defending well.
Whitecoat thows a huge punch but Nitschke dodges it nicely.
Nitschke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nitschke manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nitschke is looking for a triangle but Whitecoat pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whitecoat content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Whitecoat trying to control the position from guard on top but Nitschke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Whitecoat postures up and lands a big shot to Nitschke's brow.
Whitecoat tries to free his leg and advance position but Nitschke is retaining full guard.
Whitecoat has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nitschke looking to control.
Nitschke is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Whitecoat is aware though and is defending well.
Whitecoat is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Whitecoat scoring with punches to the head and body.
Whitecoat distracts Nitschke with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whitecoat trying to control but Nitschke is working from the bottom.
Whitecoat wants to pass the guard but Nitschke is keeping the position.
Nitschke looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nitschke working for submissions but it's allowed Whitecoat to get to half guard.
Whitecoat is looking to take a break and control but Nitschke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Damian Nitschke will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Whitecoat throws a hook but Nitschke blocks it.
Whitecoat tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nitschke swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Whitecoat uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nitschke.
Whitecoat has managed to clinch.
Nitschke lands a shoulder strike.
Nitschke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nitschke misses with some punches.
Whitecoat breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nitschke tries to clinch but Whitecoat moves out of range.
Whitecoat pushes Nitschke up against the cage in a clinch.
Whitecoat is trying to push Nitschke away but Nitschke has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Whitecoat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Whitecoat fails with the takedown.
Whitecoat moves away from the strike by Nitschke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nitschke drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A combination from Whitecoat does no damage.
Nitschke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Whitecoat.
Axel Whitecoat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nitschke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Whitecoat.
Whitecoat moves out of range of the strikes.
Whitecoat has managed to clinch.
Nitschke misses with some punches.
Nitschke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nitschke lands with a light punch inside.
A body shot lands from Whitecoat.
Whitecoat is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Whitecoat looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nitschke lands a right hand.
Whitecoat breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nitschke avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Whitecoat takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nitschke throws a leg kick but Whitecoat sees it coming and moves out of range.
Whitecoat tries to clinch but Nitschke is having none of it.
Nitschke throws a low kick but it's checked well by Whitecoat.
Nitschke tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Whitecoat paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Whitecoat paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Whitecoat takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nitschke tries to clinch there but Whitecoat circles away.
Whitecoat tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nitschke swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nitschke fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Whitecoat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nitschke moves away from the strike by Whitecoat.
Nitschke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab, jab by Whitecoat - just one landing.
Nitschke throws a jab but it's blocked by Whitecoat.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Whitecoat.
Whitecoat rushes Nitschke and presses him up against the cage.
Nitschke misses with some punches.
Whitecoat breaks the clinch.
Whitecoat bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Whitecoat fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nitschke doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Whitecoat counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nitschke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Nitschke misses the target.
Nitschke stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nitschke wants it to stay on the feet.
Whitecoat cracks Nitschke with a good jab.
Whitecoat pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Whitecoat throws a combination that misses
and Nitschke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Whitecoat. Nitschke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Whitecoat circles away from the clinch attempt.
Whitecoat misses with a hook. Nitschke ducked under it nicely.
Whitecoat moves away from the strike by Nitschke.
Whitecoat is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Whitecoat looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nitschke takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nitschke fails to land the takedown.
Axel Whitecoat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Nitschke.
Whitecoat looks to land a right hand but Nitschke moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Axel Whitecoat dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nitschke blocks a jab.
Whitecoat looks for a takedown but Nitschke sprawls well.
Nitschke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Whitecoat.
Jab from Whitecoat.
Nitschke ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nitschke shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Whitecoat sprawls well. Whitecoat wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nitschke gets slowly back to his feet.
Whitecoat slips a jab from Nitschke.
Nitschke has his takedown stuffed
and Whitecoat counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Whitecoat tries to clinch but Nitschke is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Whitecoat misses.
Whitecoat ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Whitecoat defending well as Nitschke loads up on a big left hand.
A jab lands there for Whitecoat.
Nice sprawl there from Whitecoat as Nitschke shoots in.
Axel Whitecoat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Nitschke.
Whitecoat missing with a left hand there. Nitschke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Whitecoat works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Whitecoat paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Whitecoat takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Whitecoat throws a series of punches but Nitschke avoids them all with ease.
Whitecoat tries to land a leg kick but Nitschke saw it coming and moves away.
Whitecoat has a takedown stuffed.
Nitschke throws a shot from downtown. Whitecoat moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitecoat wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Whitecoat pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nitschke is out of range and Whitecoat settles back down.
Whitecoat fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nitschke tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nitschke moves in looking to clinch but Whitecoat pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nitschke looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nitschke lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Whitecoat fails to land the takedown.
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!
Nitschke avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitecoat bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nitschke's head.
Nitschke ducks under a wild hook from Whitecoat.
Whitecoat throws a leg kick but Nitschke sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A big right from Nitschke misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Whitecoat. Nitschke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nitschke misses with an uppercut. Whitecoat saw that one coming.
Nitschke slips under a jab.
A big right from Nitschke misses.
Donk. Whitecoat catches Nitschke right on the button with a cross.
Nitschke throws the left hand but Whitecoat avoids the punch easily.
Nitschke avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Whitecoat shoots in but no luck this time.
Whitecoat misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whitecoat tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nitschke swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nitschke doesn't manage to clinch there - Whitecoat circles away.
Whitecoat keeps the fight on the outside.
Nitschke throws a hook but Whitecoat blocks it.
Whitecoat throws the left hand but Nitschke avoids the punch easily.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Whitecoat enables Nitschke to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Whitecoat manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Nitschke drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Whitecoat manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nitschke has Whitecoat in his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nitschke working for a triangle but Whitecoat defends it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nitschke is trying to control the position but Whitecoat postures up.
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 Axel Whitecoat.
I think Whitecoat has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jason Pelaez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bart Van Elleboghen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pelaez comes to the cage accompanied by Never gonna give you up-Rick Astley. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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18
157 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Pelaez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bart Van Elleboghen!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Hugh Johnson and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pelaez tries to clinch up.
Van Elleboghen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pelaez was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Elleboghen.
Van Elleboghen moves into the clinch successfully.
Van Elleboghen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pelaez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Van Elleboghen takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Bart Van Elleboghen has been cut.
Pelaez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Van Elleboghen blocks it with crossed arms.
Pelaez managing to block the knees to the body from Van Elleboghen.
Pelaez misses with a knee strike.
Pelaez takes an elbow to the forehead.
Van Elleboghen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pelaez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Van Elleboghen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pelaez clinches with his opponent.
Van Elleboghen is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Pelaez can't fight it off and eventually Van Elleboghen manages to take the fight to the floor. Pelaez looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Van Elleboghen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pelaez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Elleboghen throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pelaez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Van Elleboghen.
Van Elleboghen trying to control the position from guard on top but Pelaez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pelaez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pelaez keeping moving, preventing Van Elleboghen from controlling successfully.
Van Elleboghen stands up over Pelaez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Van Elleboghen throws an elbow that misses. Pelaez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Van Elleboghen's guard. Nice move by Pelaez!
Pelaez tries to stand but Van Elleboghen is controlling from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pelaez wants to control from the top but Van Elleboghen keeps moving.
Pelaez passes into half guard.
Pelaez wants to pass the guard but Van Elleboghen is defending well.
Pelaez decides to return to a standing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pelaez cracks Van Elleboghen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pelaez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pelaez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Van Elleboghen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Van Elleboghen clinches up with Pelaez and pushes him back against the cage.
Van Elleboghen lands an uppercut.
Pelaez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Van Elleboghen is trying to maintain a safe position but Pelaez gets an underhook and turns Van Elleboghen into the cage.
Van Elleboghen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pelaez misses with a knee to the head.
Pelaez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Van Elleboghen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pelaez is pressed up against the cage. Van Elleboghen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pelaez down to the mat. Pelaez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Pelaez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Van Elleboghen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A nice combination there by Pelaez.
Pelaez closes the distance but Van Elleboghen moves to the side
and Van Elleboghen counters with a shoot takedown. Pelaez fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Van Elleboghen throws a strike but Pelaez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Elleboghen controlling Pelaez's posture.
Pelaez gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pelaez tries to clinch up.
Van Elleboghen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pelaez misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bart Van Elleboghen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bart Van Elleboghen'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.
Van Elleboghen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pelaez.
Pelaez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pelaez doesn't manage to clinch there - Van Elleboghen circles away.
Van Elleboghen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Van Elleboghen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pelaez tries to clinch up.
Van Elleboghen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pelaez tries to avoid it but Van Elleboghen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pelaez to the ground. Pelaez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A combination from Pelaez does no damage.
Pelaez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pelaez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pelaez misses with a looping left.
Pelaez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Van Elleboghen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Van Elleboghen scores with a hook to the body. Pelaez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Van Elleboghen misses with a straight right.
Van Elleboghen swats away the attempt to clinch by Pelaez.
Van Elleboghen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Elleboghen lands a nice looking body shot.
Pelaez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Van Elleboghen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Van Elleboghen can't find room to land a body shot as Pelaez controls the action.
Pelaez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Van Elleboghen has him pressed against the cage.
Pelaez misses with a knee to the head.
Pelaez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Van Elleboghen can't find room to land a body shot as Pelaez controls the action.
Pelaez blocks a body shot from Van Elleboghen.
Van Elleboghen jumps guard.
Pelaez prevents Van Elleboghen from getting back to his feet.
Van Elleboghen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Van Elleboghen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Pelaez stands up and waves to Van Elleboghen to follow him.
Jason Pelaez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van Elleboghen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pelaez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Van Elleboghen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jason Pelaez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Elleboghen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pelaez moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pelaez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pelaez misses with a knee to the head.
Van Elleboghen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pelaez has him pressed against the cage.
Van Elleboghen keeps control of Pelaez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pelaez misses with a knee strike.
Pelaez tries to break the clinch but Van Elleboghen is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Elleboghen tries to pull guard but Pelaez won't allow it.
Van Elleboghen tries to pull guard but Pelaez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jason Pelaez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bart Van Elleboghen.
Pelaez managing to block the knees to the body from Van Elleboghen.
Pelaez lands an elbow inside that Van Elleboghen shrugs off.
Van Elleboghen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pelaez has Van Elleboghen pressed against the cage, preventing Van Elleboghen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pelaez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Van Elleboghen'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.
Van Elleboghen keeps control of Pelaez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pelaez connects with a nasty looking knee right to Van Elleboghen's face.
Pelaez misses with a knee to the head.
Van Elleboghen wants a takedown.
Pelaez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pelaez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pelaez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Pelaez.
Van Elleboghen keeps control of Pelaez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pelaez avoids the elbow strike from Van Elleboghen, against the cage.
Pelaez misses with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pelaez misses with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Van Elleboghen lands with a left to the head.
Van Elleboghen trying to control the position but instead, Pelaez has worked for underhooks and has pushed Van Elleboghen into the cage.
Van Elleboghen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pelaez avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van Elleboghen wants a takedown.
Van Elleboghen digs a right hand into Pelaez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pelaez's gas tank.
Jason Pelaez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Van Elleboghen lands with a left to the head.
Van Elleboghen manages to break the clinch.
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 Jason Pelaez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bart Van Elleboghen'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Van Elleboghen throws a body punch but Pelaez moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Elleboghen. Pelaez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Elleboghen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Van Elleboghen throws a leg kick but Pelaez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pelaez rushes Van Elleboghen and presses him up against the cage.
Pelaez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Van Elleboghen blocks it with crossed arms.
Van Elleboghen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pelaez is defending well for now.
Van Elleboghen can't find room to land a body shot as Pelaez controls the action.
Van Elleboghen can't find room to land a body shot as Pelaez controls the action.
Pelaez tries to circle away but Van Elleboghen has him pinned against the cage.
Pelaez avoids the elbow strike from Van Elleboghen, against the cage.
Van Elleboghen has Pelaez pressed against the cage, preventing Pelaez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Van Elleboghen wants a takedown.
A short right from Van Elleboghen.
Van Elleboghen is trying to pull guard but Pelaez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Pelaez.
Pelaez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pelaez blocks the elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Elleboghen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pelaez backwards.
Van Elleboghen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Van Elleboghen moves into the clinch.
Pelaez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pelaez connects with a nasty looking knee right to Van Elleboghen's face.
Van Elleboghen tries to stall but Pelaez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Van Elleboghen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pelaez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A nice right hand lands inside from Van Elleboghen.
Van Elleboghen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pelaez.
Pelaez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pelaez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pelaez misses with a knee to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Pelaez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Van Elleboghen's brow.
Pelaez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Van Elleboghen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pelaez gets underhooks to prevent Van Elleboghen's takedown attempt.
Jason Pelaez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bart Van Elleboghen.
Van Elleboghen tries a body shot but Pelaez blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Elleboghen is trying to push Pelaez away but Pelaez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pelaez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Pelaez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pelaez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Van Elleboghen blocks it with crossed arms.
Pelaez throws an elbow but it misses.
Van Elleboghen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pelaez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Van Elleboghen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pelaez rather than just go for the knockout.
A cross from Van Elleboghen lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Elleboghen tries to bum rush Pelaez with a series of wild strikes but Pelaez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pelaez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Van Elleboghen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pelaez. Van Elleboghen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jason Pelaez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pelaez misses with a series of wild punches.
Van Elleboghen shoots in but Pelaez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pelaez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pelaez tries to clinch but Van Elleboghen is having none of it.
Van Elleboghen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Van Elleboghen jabs Pelaez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pelaez tries to clinch but Van Elleboghen moves out of range.
Van Elleboghen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Van Elleboghen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pelaez avoids it.
Van Elleboghen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Van Elleboghen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pelaez moves into the clinch.
Pelaez tries to land a knee to the head but Van Elleboghen blocks with his arms.
Pelaez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Van Elleboghen blocks it with crossed arms.
Pelaez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pelaez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Van Elleboghen tries to score a body lock takedown but Pelaez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pelaez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
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!
Van Elleboghen misses with a body punch.
Pelaez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Van Elleboghen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pelaez is defending well for now.
Van Elleboghen wants a takedown.
Pelaez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Van Elleboghen misses with an elbow over the top.
Pelaez misses with a knee strike.
Pelaez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Van Elleboghen stalling the fight.
Pelaez looking to throw knees to the head but Van Elleboghen is blocking nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pelaez as Van Elleboghen tries to tie him up.
Pelaez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pelaez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Van Elleboghen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
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 Jason Pelaez.
I think Pelaez 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jason Pelaez!
Jason Pelaez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mikey Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Skelton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skelton has chosen Example - Midnight Run as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mikey Morris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Manny Skelton!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick lands there from Morris.
Morris tries to keep at a distance but Skelton has taken the fight into the clinch.
Skelton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Morris breaks the clinch.
Skelton throws a body punch but Morris moves out of range.
Skelton tries to clinch up.
Morris needs to keep his hands up - Skelton had a free shot at his head there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Morris looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Manny Skelton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skelton shoots for a double leg takedown but Morris sprawls well. He's pushed Skelton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Skelton is defended easily by Morris.
Horrible takedown by Skelton or perhaps it was just good defense by Morris which made him look bad.
Mikey Morris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Skelton.
Morris lands a head kick. Skelton smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris stuffs the takedown.
Morris walks into a left hand.
Skelton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Morris tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Skelton counters by moving into the clinch.
Skelton can't break the clinch.
Skelton wants to get back to striking at distance but Morris won't allow it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Morris.
Skelton is trying to push Morris away but Morris has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Skelton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Skelton struggles to land a body shot inside as Morris controls his hands.
Skelton swings wildly with an uppercut but Morris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skelton has picked Morris up - he's going for a ride! Skelton dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skelton throws a strike but Morris avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Skelton drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Morris manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Skelton has Morris in his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morris stands up from Skelton's guard - Morris perhaps looking for a knockout.
Skelton gets tackled into the cage by Morris. Morris maintains the clinch.
Skelton lands a takedown into guard.
Morris controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morris is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Skelton has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Morris after a bit of a struggle.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Skelton is trying to break the clinch but Morris has him pressed against the cage.
Skelton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Skelton is trying to break the clinch but Morris is controlling him.
Skelton'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.
Skelton working hard to break the clinch.
Morris is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Skelton to keep the fight standing.
Morris working hard to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morris wants to stall.
Morris tries to pull guard but Skelton forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Skelton is trying to break the clinch but Morris is controlling him.
Morris has Skelton pressed against the cage, preventing Skelton from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Skelton wants to break free but Morris has control.
Skelton manages to break the clinch.
Skelton tries a low kick but Morris avoids it.
Morris tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Skelton swivels and escapes.
Skelton clinches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Skelton.
Skelton is trying to break free.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morris is working for takedown but Skelton is calmly controlling the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Skelton dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Skelton closes the distance and pushes Morris back into the cage.
Skelton is trying to push Morris away but Morris has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Skelton leaning against his opponent.
Skelton turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Skelton manages to end up in side control.
Skelton in side control lands a decent elbow.
Skelton is trying to ground and pound but Morris uses the momentary lack of control by Skelton to regain half guard.
Skelton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Morris doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Skelton.
Morris is trying to stand back up but Skelton is controlling him
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skelton wants to control but Morris is keeping him busy.
Morris moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Morris has his foot on Skelton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Skelton works his way back into a safe position though.
Skelton seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Skelton throws a strike but Morris rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Morris sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morris gets to his feet - Skelton follows without any prompting.
Skelton's corner calls for a 1-2. Skelton obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Skelton.
Skelton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Skelton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Morris avoids it really well and circles away.
Skelton misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morris fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Skelton sprawls well initially but Morris persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Morris wants to take a breather but Skelton is having none of it.
Skelton is trying to get back to full guard.
Morris is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Morris stops Skelton from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Mikey Morris just wasn't active enough.
Morris misses with a series of wild punches.
Skelton shoots in for a takedown but Morris shows good takedown defense.
Mikey Morris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Skelton.
Morris is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Skelton.
Skelton closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Morris quickly recovers to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morris is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Skelton pulls his head out easily.
Skelton stops Morris from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Manny Skelton will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Skelton misses with a wild body shot.
Morris throws a sloppy head kick and Skelton moves out of range easily.
Morris misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Skelton tries to clinch but Morris moves out of range.
Skelton clinches up against the cage.
Skelton is looking to take this one to the mat.
Morris prevents Skelton from breaking the clinch.
Skelton is trying to push Morris away but Morris has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Skelton is trying to break the clinch but Morris has him pressed against the cage.
Skelton wants to break the clinch but can't.
Skelton goes for a takedown in the clinch but Morris prevents it.
Skelton avoiding damage.
Skelton is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Morris gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mikey Morris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Skelton.
Skelton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris looking to slow down the pace here.
Skelton has had enough of the clinch but Morris keeps him there for the moment.
Morris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Skelton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skelton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Skelton pivots, looking for a leg kick but Morris is out of range and Skelton settles back down.
Skelton throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Morris stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Skelton throws a leg kick that is checked
and Morris counters with a nice leg kick.
Morris is trying hard to land a takedown here. Skelton sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Skelton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Morris swivels and escapes.
Morris misses with a head kick.
Manny Skelton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morris is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Skelton tries to clinch but Morris moves out of range.
Morris stuffs the takedown attempt from Skelton. Skelton gets slowly back to his feet.
Skelton swinging wildly here.
Morris tries a head kick but it misses.
Skelton missing with a left hand there. Morris was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Morris tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Skelton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Skelton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Morris.
Morris stuffs the takedown.
Skelton gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Skelton avoids the head kick by Morris.
Skelton fails with the takedown.
Morris slaps away a takedown attempt from Skelton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Morris looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Skelton is refusing to be controlled, as Morris sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Mikey Morris just wasn't active enough.
Skelton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Morris as he jumps to the side.
Morris is looking to clinch but Skelton is avoiding it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Morris.
Mikey Morris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Skelton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morris.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skelton shoots in and drives through. Morris sprawls well.
Skelton throws a leg kick
and Morris counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Skelton is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Mikey Morris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Skelton throws a one two combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Manny Skelton.
I've got Skelton winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Skelton!
Our winner, Manny Skelton, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Rose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Tyzzkling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rose kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Fat by Weird Al Yankovic. Tyzzkling has chosen Dagger (mustasch) as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, George Rose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Peter Tyzzkling!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Skip Squint and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rose connects with a right hand. Tyzzkling shakes it off.
Rose attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rose clobbers Tyzzkling with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rose moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Tyzzkling. Those never looked like landing.
Tyzzkling throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rose cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tyzzkling takes one on the button.
Rose lands a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyzzkling has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tyzzkling there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rose works Tyzzkling's body with a nice hook.
Rose scores with a hook.
Rose lands with a straight right. Tyzzkling didn't see that one coming.
Rose scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tyzzkling is rocked!
Tyzzkling looks gassed!
Tyzzkling walks straight into a right hand from Rose - that's dropped him! Rose jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Tyzzkling from any more punishment! Tyzzkling complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). George Rose!
A relieved looking George Rose 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ythomas Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Baksteen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Riley comes into the arena with bullet in my hand blaring out of the sound system. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ythomas Riley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Paul Baksteen!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Damien Edna and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riley takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jab, jab by Baksteen - just one landing.
Riley feints and then cracks Baksteen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Baksteen down.
Baksteen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Riley 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!
Baksteen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Baksteen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Riley.
Baksteen moves into the clinch successfully.
Baksteen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Riley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Baksteen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Baksteen managing to block the knees to the body from Riley.
Riley throws a knee to the head but misses.
Baksteen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Riley.
Baksteen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Baksteen pushes Riley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Baksteen.
Baksteen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Riley blocks the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baksteen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Good work by Baksteen as he checks the leg kick.
Riley is breathing heavily.
Riley throws a head kick but Baksteen moves out of range.
Baksteen pushes Riley up against the cage in a clinch.
Baksteen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Baksteen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ythomas Riley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Baksteen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Riley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Riley gets cracked there but stands up to 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!
Baksteen has closed the distance and engaged Riley in a clinch.
Baksteen lands with a short shot to the head.
Baksteen lands with a light punch inside.
Baksteen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Baksteen on the inside.
Baksteen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oh Riley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baksteen gets control of Riley's arms and successfully pulls guard. Baksteen will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Riley seems to have got his legs back now.
Baksteen manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Baksteen landing strikes from the mount and Riley is in trouble!
Baksteen drops a big elbow. That's hurt Riley! More shots from Baksteen and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Baksteen!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brock Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hepatitis See (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shamrock's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Enter Sandman. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brock Shamrock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hepatitis See!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Donatello Bradman and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shamrock lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but See circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice straight punches there by Shamrock. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shamrock.
It looks like Hepatitis See has been cut.
See shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shamrock but Shamrock pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sloppy strikes from Shamrock. Those never looked like landing.
A combination from See does no damage.
See looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shamrock lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shamrock swings away with a body shot that misses
and See counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big left from See misses.
Shamrock throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shamrock drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Shamrock throws a right hand that See ducks under and follows up with a left that See also avoids with ease.
Shamrock misses with a shot to the body
and See counters with a single leg into guard. Shamrock didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
See throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
See throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shamrock works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
See postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
See trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
See postures up in Shamrock's guard and throws a big left but Shamrock blocks it.
See is pushing down on Shamrock's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shamrock is fighting to maintain full guard but See has managed to sneak the leg through.
Shamrock keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
See throws a strike but Shamrock avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Shamrock is breathing heavily.
See throws an elbow that misses. Shamrock uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in See's guard. Nice move by Shamrock!
See wriggles free and stands up.
Shamrock swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
See blocks a jab.
Some wild striking there from See.
Shamrock throws a combination that misses
and See counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shamrock throws a predictable looking body shot
and See counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
See scoring with some ground and pound.
See working some strikes from top position.
See throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shamrock works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
See throws a strike but Shamrock rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
See has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
See uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from See misses.
A nice combination there by Shamrock.
Shamrock swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and See cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shamrock stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
See looks to land a combination but Shamrock avoids it well.
Shamrock wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shamrock throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and See counters with a nice uppercut.
Shamrock swings for the body but See moves out of range.
Shamrock misses with an uppercut. See saw that one coming.
Shamrock tries to bum rush See with a series of wild strikes but See uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shamrock stuffs the takedown attempt from See. See gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
See fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Shamrock to the ground. See is now in Shamrock's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
See throwing strikes but missing.
See scoring with some ground and pound.
See is in close to Shamrock's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Shamrock avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shamrock working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from See.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
See missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
See connects with a couple of short punches.
Shamrock preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hepatitis See dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hepatitis See's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
See dodges the punch combination from Shamrock.
Shamrock takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shamrock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shamrock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
See throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Shamrock was covering up waiting for the punch and See finishes the takedown easily into guard.
See lands a couple of elbows.
Shamrock preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
See throwing strikes from guard but Shamrock blocks nicely.
See throws a strike but Shamrock rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock wants to stand and escape but instead See has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
See content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
See lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hepatitis See has got the better of the ground game so far.
See throws a big right hand that misses.
See throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
See scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
See in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shamrock working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from See.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
See is looking to work some ground and pound but Shamrock has wrist control.
Shamrock knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for See on the ground.
See in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
See makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
See stands up over Shamrock, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Shamrock preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
See is looking to work some ground and pound but Shamrock has wrist control.
See postures up in Shamrock's guard and throws a big left but Shamrock blocks it.
See loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
See is looking to work some ground and pound but Shamrock has wrist control.
See is working Shamrock over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
See throwing strikes from guard but Shamrock blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
See throwing strikes but missing.
Shamrock working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from See.
See postures up and lands a big shot to Shamrock's brow.
See is working Shamrock over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
See scoring with some ground and pound.
Shamrock avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shamrock will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
See throws a big elbow that misses.
See loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
See throwing strikes from guard but Shamrock blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
See makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
See postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
See is looking to work some ground and pound but Shamrock has wrist control.
See loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
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!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as See accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
See keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shamrock's head.
See throws a big elbow that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
See postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
See throwing strikes but missing.
See missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hepatitis See showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hepatitis See's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Shamrock takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
See moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice uppercut lands for See. That snapped Shamrock's head back.
Shamrock is rocked!
See jabs at Shamrock's body.
See avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
No joy there for Shamrock, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
See slips under a jab from Shamrock.
See gets a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
See throwing shots but Shamrock is blocking nicely.
Shamrock avoiding damage under a succession of punches from See.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
See not landing any meaningful shots this time.
See throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Shamrock to regain full guard.
See chips away with some ground and pound.
Shamrock preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
See throws a big elbow that misses.
See in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
See scoring with some ground and pound.
See stands up over Shamrock, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
See loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
See connects with a couple of short punches.
See throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shamrock works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
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!
See with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shamrock preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
See with a flurry of punches that miss.
See throws a big right hand that misses.
See trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
See throws a big right hand that misses.
See has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
See keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shamrock's head.
Shamrock preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
See postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Shamrock on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shamrock tries to get out of the position.
See is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
See postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
See in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as See accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
See lands a couple of elbows.
See throws a big elbow that misses.
Shamrock working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from See.
Shamrock utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
See missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
See throwing strikes but missing.
See lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
See throwing strikes from guard but Shamrock blocks nicely.
Shamrock utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hepatitis See is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
See trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
See works over Shamrock with some ground and pound from guard.
Shamrock avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
See is looking to work some ground and pound but Shamrock has wrist control.
See stands up over Shamrock, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
See trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
See is in close to Shamrock's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Brock Shamrock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
See is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hepatitis See comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well See 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 John Mangel scores the fight 25:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 25:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hepatitis See!
A victorious Hepatitis See thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kim Boshesh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uleh Fulsik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uleh Fulsik will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kim Boshesh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Uleh Fulsik!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Eliza Hachem and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fulsik has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fulsik stops a takedown attempt from Boshesh.
Boshesh changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fulsik fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fulsik clinches up against the cage.
Boshesh managing to block the knees to the body from Fulsik.
Still in the clinch, Fulsik scores with a nice short uppercut.
Boshesh works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Boshesh loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boshesh lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fulsik wants to get back to his feet but Boshesh is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Boshesh postures up in Fulsik's guard and throws a big left but Fulsik blocks it.
Boshesh missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boshesh scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fulsik is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Boshesh landing some decent shots from guard.
Boshesh wants to pass the guard but Fulsik is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boshesh with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fulsik is looking to stand up but Boshesh isn't so interested in that idea.
Boshesh is working Fulsik over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boshesh throws a big elbow that misses.
Boshesh working some strikes from top position.
Boshesh might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boshesh is looking to work some ground and pound but Fulsik has wrist control.
Fulsik is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Boshesh is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boshesh passes Fulsik's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Boshesh sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fulsik defending well though.
Boshesh takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Boshesh seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fulsik does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fulsik is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boshesh winds up and cracks Fulsik with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ground and pound from Boshesh.
It looks like Uleh Fulsik has been cut.
Boshesh drops an elbow to the side of Fulsik's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Boshesh lands a nice short elbow.
Boshesh scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fulsik really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boshesh. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boshesh landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fulsik is rocked!
Boshesh is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Fulsik is hurt! He's hurt bad - Boshesh fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Fulsik from any more punishment! Congratulations to Boshesh! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kim Boshesh!
A very excited looking Kim Boshesh rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Darren Colby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Bonifacio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bonifacio has chosen Live & Let Die as his entrance music. Victor Bonifacio has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Darren Colby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Victor Bonifacio!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Donatello Bradman and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonifacio tried to score with a low kick but Colby checks it.
Nice defenses there by Bonifacio.
Bonifacio lands a nice hook to Colby's body. Colby takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A swing and a miss from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Colby.
A telegraphed right hand from Bonifacio misses the target.
Bonifacio ducks right into an uppercut from Colby.
Colby takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bonifacio tries a head kick but it misses.
Colby tests Bonifacio's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Colby pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Colby avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Colby throws a right and a left that Bonifacio avoids nicely.
A big right from Colby misses.
Nice straight punches there by Colby. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Colby.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Colby throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Victor Bonifacio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bonifacio slips under a jab from Colby.
Colby throws a hook but Bonifacio avoids it easily.
Colby misses with a right hand
and Bonifacio counters with a solid body kick.
Nice body punch from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio defending well as Colby loads up on a big left hand.
Bonifacio looks to land a combination but Colby avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colby waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bonifacio.
Bonifacio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Colby.
Bonifacio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Colby throws out the jab.
Bonifacio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Colby sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Colby throws a jab when Bonifacio was well out of range.
Bonifacio ducks under a wild hook from Colby.
Colby misses with an uppercut.
Bonifacio scores with a one two! Colby had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Colby chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bonifacio can pounce on him.
Colby throws an overhand right that lands on Bonifacio's shoulder, as Bonifacio tries to avoid the shot.
Bonifacio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Colby.
Colby throws a shot from downtown. Bonifacio moves away and avoids it.
Bonifacio throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Good work by Colby as he checks the leg kick.
Colby lands a slapping body shot.
Colby throws a shot from downtown. Bonifacio moves away and avoids it.
Colby throws a looping overhand right but Bonifacio ducks down to avoid it.
Colby connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bonifacio comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bonifacio scoring well with a low kick there.
Bonifacio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bonifacio, as that shot connected.
Colby scores with a nice strike.
Nice straight punches there by Bonifacio. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bonifacio.
Bonifacio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bonifacio motions for Colby to come forward. Bonifacio throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bonifacio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Colby.
Bonifacio lands a glancing blow to the side of Colby's head.
Bonifacio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Colby misses the target.
Colby keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Colby ducks under a wild hook from Bonifacio.
Colby throws a hook but Bonifacio blocks it.
Bonifacio takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Good shot there by Colby.
Bonifacio misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fighters circling - Colby throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Colby misses its intended target.
Colby clobbers Bonifacio with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Colby throws a hook but Bonifacio blocks it.
Bonifacio swings for the body but Colby moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonifacio jabs Colby to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bonifacio tries a head kick but it misses.
Colby paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A slow jab from Colby misses its intended target.
Bonifacio works the jab nicely.
Bonifacio dodges the punch combination from Colby.
Colby takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bonifacio thuds his right hand into Colby's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Colby throws out a loose jab but Bonifacio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bonifacio misses with a straight right.
Colby lands with a straight right. Bonifacio didn't see that one coming.
Bonifacio is rocked!
Colby smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bonifacio is still on wobbly legs! Can Colby finish him?
Nice defenses there by Bonifacio.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bonifacio with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A swing and a miss from Colby.
Colby throws a jab but it's blocked by Bonifacio.
Bonifacio misses the jab.
Colby throws a hook to the side of Bonifacio's head but Bonifacio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bonifacio jabs at Colby's body.
Bonifacio moves out of range of the strikes.
Bonifacio seems to have recovered his senses.
Bonifacio staying out of range there.
Colby swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colby gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bonifacio slips under a jab from Colby.
Bonifacio is looking to slow Colby down with leg kicks.
Colby is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Colby misses with a left hand
and Bonifacio counters with a two punch combo.
Bonifacio thows a body shot but no joy.
Colby scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bonifacio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Colby.
Colby looks to throw the jab but Bonifacio is out of range.
Colby doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Colby checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bonifacio swings for the body but Colby moves out of range.
Bonifacio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Colby.
Colby tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bonifacio slips under a jab from Colby.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Colby avoids the body shot from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bonifacio is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Colby rather than just go for the knockout.
Colby lands a glancing blow to the side of Bonifacio's head.
Nice straight punches there by Colby. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Colby.
Bonifacio lands with a good body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Colby dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Colby misses with a right hand
and Bonifacio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Colby throws a hook to the side of Bonifacio's head but Bonifacio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bonifacio lands a head shot.
Bonifacio moves out of range of the strikes.
Colby on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Colby throws a body punch but Bonifacio moves out of range.
Bonifacio staying out of range there.
Bonifacio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Colby.
Colby is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Colby doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Colby throws a hook but Bonifacio avoids it easily.
Bonifacio throws a right hand that Colby ducks under and follows up with a left that Colby also avoids with ease.
Colby throws a big shot that misses.
Colby jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A shot to the body from Colby misses
and Bonifacio counters with a straight right hand.
Colby looks to score with a jab to the body but Bonifacio is just out of range.
Bonifacio turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bonifacio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot by Colby.
Bonifacio lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bonifacio's jab looks to have found its range, popping Colby under the eye.
A lazy left from Colby finds it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Bonifacio does it's job there.
A combination from Colby does no damage.
A slow jab from Colby misses its intended target.
Colby is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio moves out of range as Colby strikes.
Bonifacio connects with a solid leg kick.
Bonifacio takes a swing at Colby's ribcage but misses.
Bonifacio scores with a nice right hand.
Bonifacio throws a low kick but it's checked well by Colby.
Colby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bonifacio moves away.
A combination from Colby does no damage.
A slow jab from Bonifacio misses its intended target.
Colby avoids the head kick by Bonifacio.
Bonifacio staying out of range there.
Bonifacio misses with a looping left.
Bonifacio cracks a nice hook into Colby's ribs.
Colby throws an overhand right that lands on Bonifacio's shoulder, as Bonifacio tries to avoid the shot.
Bonifacio misses with a low kick.
Colby swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonifacio will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bonifacio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Colby.
Colby walks into a straight right hand from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Colby finds it's way round the side to connect with Bonifacio's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Colby moves away from the strike by Bonifacio.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Colby, as that shot connected.
Colby throws a nice looking combination but Bonifacio bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bonifacio moves away from the strike by Colby.
Colby throws a hook to the side of Bonifacio's head but Bonifacio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bonifacio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Colby circles away quickly and effectively.
Colby gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Colby lands with an uppercut that bounces Bonifacio off the cage and back into range.
Bonifacio connects with a nice looking jab.
Colby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bonifacio manages to avoid it.
Colby misses with a two punch combination.
Colby takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Decent striking displayed by Bonifacio there.
Bonifacio throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonifacio lands the left hand.
Bonifacio scores with a hook to the body. Colby takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Colby uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bonifacio has time to react.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bonifacio. Colby does a little dance to reset his feet.
Colby looks to land a left hand but Bonifacio moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Bonifacio.
Colby swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Colby throws the left hand but Bonifacio avoids the punch easily.
Colby is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Colby.
Colby displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bonifacio moves away from the strike by Colby.
Colby on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bonifacio just misses with a punch to the body.
Bonifacio works the jab nicely.
Bonifacio scores with a punch 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!
Bonifacio lands with an uppercut that bounces Colby off the cage and back into range.
Colby throws a hook to the side of Bonifacio's head but Bonifacio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Colby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colby has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Colby there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bonifacio has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bonifacio thows a left - swing and a miss!
Colby looks to throw the jab but Bonifacio is out of range.
Colby moves forwards but Bonifacio connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bonifacio tries to bum rush Colby with a series of wild strikes but Colby uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A jab from Bonifacio misses.
Colby throws a looping overhand right but Bonifacio ducks down to avoid it.
Bonifacio changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bonifacio scores with a jab to the body.
Bonifacio misses with a wild body shot.
Colby throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bonifacio takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bonifacio looks to throw the jab but Colby is out of range.
Colby throws a hook but Bonifacio avoids it easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bonifacio just misses with a punch to the body.
Colby misses with a straight right.
Colby ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bonifacio misses with a low kick.
Colby avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Victor Bonifacio will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Colby misses with a straight right.
Bonifacio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Colby.
Bonifacio misses with a wild body shot.
Bonifacio misses with a kick to the body.
Colby uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bonifacio.
Bonifacio lands a nice shot that snaps Colby's head back.
Colby scores with a nice head shot.
Bonifacio moves out of range as Colby strikes.
Bonifacio throws a big shot that misses.
Colby throws a big shot that misses.
Bonifacio rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Colby to counter with a crisp jab.
Colby lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bonifacio circles away quickly and effectively.
Colby just misses with a punch to the body.
Colby checks the leg kick.
Bonifacio throws a leg kick but Colby moved away.
Colby takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bonifacio ducks under a wild hook from Colby.
Bonifacio punishes Colby's body with a nice straight punch.
Colby checks the leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Bonifacio as he connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colby rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bonifacio moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Colby takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bonifacio scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Colby throws a jab but it's blocked by Bonifacio.
Bonifacio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good exchange - Bonifacio coming out on top.
Bonifacio staying out of range there.
Bonifacio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Colby ducks under a wild hook from Bonifacio.
A cross from Bonifacio lands.
Bonifacio misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bonifacio lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bonifacio tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bonifacio closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bonifacio looks to score with a jab to the body but Colby is just out of range.
Bonifacio dodges the punch combination from Colby.
Bonifacio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colby throws out a loose jab but Bonifacio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Darren Colby is winning the standup battle so far.
Bonifacio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Colby.
Bonifacio jabs Colby right on the nose. Colby blinks but takes it well.
Bonifacio misses with a wild body shot.
Bonifacio fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bonifacio throws a head kick that misses.
Bonifacio jabs Colby to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bonifacio avoids the body shot from Colby.
Colby looks to score with a jab to the body but Bonifacio is just out of range.
Bonifacio fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Colby on the side of the head.
Colby throws the left hand but Bonifacio avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Colby misses the target.
Bonifacio slips a jab and a cross from Colby.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Colby just misses with a punch to the body.
Bonifacio moves out of range as Colby strikes.
Colby blocks a jab.
Colby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bonifacio manages to avoid it.
Bonifacio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Colby.
Bonifacio's jab looks to have found its range, popping Colby under the eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonifacio displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bonifacio moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bonifacio lands a body shot.
Bonifacio staying out of range there.
Bonifacio lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bonifacio scores with a body shot.
Bonifacio lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Colby looks to land a right hand but Bonifacio moved out of range.
Bonifacio moves forwards but Colby connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice shot lands for Bonifacio.
Colby throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bonifacio!
Colby looks to throw the jab but Bonifacio is out of range.
An inside leg kick from Bonifacio misses.
Colby slips under a jab from Bonifacio.
Colby ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Colby scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Bonifacio.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Bonifacio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bonifacio misses with an uppercut.
Bonifacio punishes Colby's body with a nice straight punch.
Colby takes one to the side of the head.
Colby misses the jab.
Bonifacio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Colby throws out the jab.
Bonifacio 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.
Bonifacio punishes Colby's body with a nice straight punch.
Bonifacio walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Colby checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bonifacio lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Colby throws a looping overhand right but Bonifacio ducks down to avoid it.
Bonifacio misses with a wild body shot.
Bonifacio jabs at Colby's body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bonifacio gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Colby.
Colby looks to land a right hand but Bonifacio moved out of range.
Bonifacio throws out a leg kick but Colby moves out of range and Bonifacio only half commits.
Bonifacio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Bonifacio.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Bonifacio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bonifacio has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Victor Bonifacio!
Victor Bonifacio really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that MMA ANIMAL logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antoine Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wallace comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Pray by Jay-Z feat. Rob Dougan kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Antoine Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Skip Squint and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tatsuhiko Jr cracks the inside of Wallace's front leg.
Wallace throws a poor cross that misses
and Tatsuhiko Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wallace thinking.
Wallace blocks the body kick.
Tatsuhiko Jr motions for Wallace to come forward. Tatsuhiko Jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wallace. Tatsuhiko Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tatsuhiko Jr looks for a takedown but Wallace sprawls well.
Tatsuhiko Jr throws a nice looking combination but Wallace bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wallace misses with an uppercut. Tatsuhiko Jr saw that one coming.
Tatsuhiko Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wallace.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wallace.
Wallace throws a lazy uppercut
and Tatsuhiko Jr counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Wallace is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Tatsuhiko Jr tries for a takedown but Wallace sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatsuhiko Jr drives through with a takedown into Wallace's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Tatsuhiko Jr slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wallace manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tatsuhiko Jr avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wallace.
Tatsuhiko Jr works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wallace is looking to work some ground and pound but Tatsuhiko Jr has wrist control.
Tatsuhiko Jr manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Wallace is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tatsuhiko Jr wants to control the pace but Wallace is squirming around nicely.
Tatsuhiko Jr controlling the pace for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tatsuhiko Jr prevents Wallace from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace wants to hold on but Tatsuhiko Jr pushes him away.
Wallace is squirming around, avoiding Tatsuhiko Jr's attempts to control the action.
Tatsuhiko Jr putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Wallace tries to hold on but Tatsuhiko Jr postures up.
A nice elbow there by Tatsuhiko Jr.
Tatsuhiko Jr has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tatsuhiko Jr scoring with strikes but Wallace is staying in there.
Wallace working to try and regain half guard.
Wallace wants to hold on but Tatsuhiko Jr pushes him away.
Tatsuhiko Jr working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The referee warns Wallace that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Wallace is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuhiko Jr looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Wallace covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr!
After winning the bout, Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr 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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