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SPFT 12: Freaky Friday PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Mitrione (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Muhammed Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matt Mitrione!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Muhammed Lee!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Summer Carpenter and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee throws a nice inside leg kick.
Horrible takedown by Mitrione or perhaps it was just good defense by Lee which made him look bad.
Mitrione takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mitrione moves out of range of the body kick.
Lee moves into range and clinches up with Mitrione.
Mitrione is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lee connects with a knee to the head.
Mitrione can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Mitrione. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mitrione is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A knee to the head by Lee.
Lee unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mitrione could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Mitrione takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mitrione.
Lee throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Mitrione stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mitrione misses with a few strikes there.
Lee throws a series of punches but Mitrione moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee lands with a kick to the ribs.
Muhammed Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mitrione with a poor takedown
and Lee makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Mitrione really felt that one!
Mitrione shoots in looking for a takedown but Lee manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mitrione's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mitrione moves away.
Mitrione fails to land the takedown.
Lee pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lee.
Lee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Mitrione manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lee tries to clinch up but Mitrione circles away and keeps his distance.
Mitrione has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lee.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mitrione's calf.
Lee delivers a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muhammed Lee dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lee fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mitrione shoots in but no luck this time.
Lee throws a chopping leg kick but Mitrione manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mitrione shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lee defends it nicely.
Mitrione fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Mitrione. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitrione is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lee sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lee tries to clinch but Mitrione is having none of it.
Mitrione tries for a takedown but Lee sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lee moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mitrione. That did some damage!
Mitrione avoids a kick to the body.
Lee darts in trying to clinch
and Mitrione counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Mitrione tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
Mitrione won't allow Lee to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitrione works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lee tries to get to full guard but Mitrione has control of the leg.
Mitrione wants to take a breather but Lee is having none of it.
Mitrione perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mitrione works his way into full mount!
Mitrione looking to ground and pound but Lee is blocking nicely.
Mitrione controlling his opponent.
Mitrione lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitrione looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee is squirming around, avoiding Mitrione's attempts to control the action.
Mitrione working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mitrione working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Mitrione dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Lee with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mitrione shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitrione shoots in but no luck this time.
Mitrione shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Mitrione was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee wants to control but Mitrione is having none of it.
Lee squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Mitrione is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Mitrione extends the arm and Lee is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matt Mitrione!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Juliano Vongkhamchanh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaito Ishikawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Juliano Vongkhamchanh has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Juliano Vongkhamchanh seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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190 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Juliano Vongkhamchanh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kaito Ishikawa!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Summer Carpenter and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vongkhamchanh throws a low kick, looking for Ishikawa's leg but Ishikawa calmly moves out of range.
Ishikawa throws a head kick that misses.
Vongkhamchanh connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ishikawa misses with a head kick.
Vongkhamchanh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ishikawa.
Ishikawa checks a leg kick.
Ishikawa misses with a few strikes there.
Ishikawa tried to score with a low kick but Vongkhamchanh checks it.
Vongkhamchanh throws a sloppy head kick and Ishikawa moves out of range easily.
Ishikawa avoids the head kick by Vongkhamchanh.
Ishikawa lands with a kick to the temple. Vongkhamchanh shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ishikawa lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ishikawa throws a head kick that misses.
Ishikawa misses with a head kick.
Ishikawa throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Vongkhamchanh.
It looks like Juliano Vongkhamchanh has been cut.
Ishikawa throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ishikawa misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vongkhamchanh looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A telegraphed right hand from Vongkhamchanh misses the target.
Ishikawa tries a head kick but it misses.
Ishikawa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ishikawa is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Vongkhamchanh.
Ishikawa throws a head kick but Vongkhamchanh moves out of range.
A punch combination from Ishikawa misses.
Ishikawa moves out of range of the body kick.
Ishikawa throws a head kick that misses.
Vongkhamchanh moves into the clinch successfully.
Vongkhamchanh breaks from the clinch.
Kaito Ishikawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ishikawa throws a head kick that misses.
Ishikawa tries to clinch up.
Ishikawa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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!
Ishikawa moves out of range of the strikes.
Vongkhamchanh turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ishikawa looks gassed!
Vongkhamchanh throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Kaito Ishikawa has been cut.
Ishikawa throws a sloppy head kick and Vongkhamchanh moves out of range easily.
Vongkhamchanh stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vongkhamchanh misses with a head kick.
Vongkhamchanh avoids the head kick by Ishikawa.
Vongkhamchanh lands with a hook. Ishikawa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Vongkhamchanh throws a series of punches but Ishikawa moves out of range.
Vongkhamchanh drops Ishikawa with a left and a right! Oh, Ishikawa is hurt - Vongkhamchanh dives into side control looking to finish!
Ishikawa is rocked!
Vongkhamchanh has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Ishikawa is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Vongkhamchanh yanks on the arm and Ishikawa is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Vongkhamchanh.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Juliano Vongkhamchanh!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Nikkoms (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Randale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Randale has chosen Darude - Sandstorm as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Roger Randale is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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240 lbs
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257 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Victor Nikkoms!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Roger Randale!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Summer Carpenter and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Randale tries to clinch but Nikkoms is having none of it.
Nikkoms shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Randale as he jumps to the side.
Randale stuffs the takedown.
Randale tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nikkoms gets tackled into the cage by Randale. Randale maintains the clinch.
Nikkoms jumps guard but Randale turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Nikkoms. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Randale lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nikkoms backwards.
Randale lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Victor Nikkoms has been cut.
Randale breaks the clinch.
Randale tries to clinch but Nikkoms moves out of range.
Randale misses with a head kick.
Randale gets a clinch.
Nikkoms jumps guard but Randale turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Randale utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nikkoms is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Randale slowing the pace effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randale landing knees to the body.
Randale drops Nikkoms with a big knee straight up the middle! Nikkoms is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Nikkoms is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Randale connects with an inside leg kick.
Oh Nikkoms is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Roger Randale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Randale batters Nikkoms with a massive right followed by a huge left! Nikkoms is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Randale lands a final crushing right hand to drop Nikkoms to the mat with a gruesome thud! Randale is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Roger Randale!
Roger Randale was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paul Cicero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Zebub (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Cicero might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Woke Up This Morning . Zebub has chosen Death March as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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162 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Paul Cicero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bill Zebub!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Bruno Hogan and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cicero leaves Zebub with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Cicero. Those never looked like landing.
Cicero misses with a double jab.
Cicero throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zebub counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Cicero uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Cicero throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zebub.
Zebub with a poor takedown
and Cicero counters with a nice low kick that buckles Zebub's knee momentarily.
Zebub looks gassed!
Cicero looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cicero swinging wildly here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cicero throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zebub.
Zebub closes the distance and clinches up with Cicero, looking for a takedown. Zebub pushes Cicero against the cage but Cicero circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Paul Cicero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Zebub.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Cicero. Those never looked like landing.
Zebub shoots and misses
and Cicero counters with a three punch combo that has Zebub backing up. Zebub nods at Cicero to acknowledge the strikes.
Zebub shoots and misses
and Cicero counters with a series of strikes. Zebub will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bill Zebub seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cicero fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zebub takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cicero will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cicero swinging wildly here.
Zebub cracks Cicero with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Zebub shoots in for a takedown but Cicero shows good takedown defense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cicero misses with a two punch combination.
Zebub fails with the takedown
and Cicero counters with a low kick, right behind Zebub 's knee.
Cicero throws a right and a left that Zebub avoids nicely.
Cicero looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cicero swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zebub swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No luck for Zebub with that takedown attempt.
Cicero lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zebub circles away quickly and effectively.
Zebub has his takedown stuffed
and Cicero counters with a shoot takedown. Zebub fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cicero cracks Zebub with a solid left hand.
Zebub looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cicero stands up over Zebub, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cicero with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cicero scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Zebub thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Cicero keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zebub's head.
Cicero wants to get up but he can't break Zebub's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cicero accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cicero stands up over Zebub, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Zebub is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cicero in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cicero preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cicero connects with a couple of short punches.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cicero's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cicero lands a couple of digs.
Cicero is working Zebub over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cicero is stalling in the full guard.
Cicero postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cicero is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cicero distracts Zebub with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cicero throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zebub works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zebub preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cicero works over Zebub with some ground and pound from guard.
Cicero is in close to Zebub's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cicero postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cicero wants to control from the top but Zebub keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Cicero dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Zebub throws a right hand that Cicero ducks under and follows up with a left that Cicero also avoids with ease.
Cicero throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zebub gets a takedown into half guard.
Cicero kicks off Zebub and gets to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Cicero.
Cicero looks to land a combination but Zebub avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes from Zebub. Those never looked like landing.
Zebub bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Zebub is breathing heavily.
Cicero explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cicero misses with a few strikes there.
Cicero misses with a wild combination.
Some bone on bone action there as Zebub checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Zebub misses with a takedown attempt
and Cicero counters with a left and a right that stings Zebub.
Sloppy strikes from Cicero. Those never looked like landing.
Cicero throws a leg kick but Zebub moved away.
Zebub throws a series of punches but Cicero moves out of range.
Cicero throws a nice looking combination but Zebub bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cicero throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cicero stuffs the takedown attempt from Zebub. Zebub gets slowly back to his feet.
Zebub fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Paul Cicero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Zebub.
Cicero lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zebub circles away quickly and effectively.
Zebub shoots in for a takedown but Cicero shows good takedown defense.
Cicero cracks the inside of Zebub's front leg.
Zebub misses with a takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Cicero throws a nice looking combination but Zebub bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zebub showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cicero.
Zebub throws a right hand that Cicero ducks under and follows up with a left that Cicero also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cicero fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A punch combination from Cicero misses.
Zebub drives through with a takedown into guard.
Zebub stops Cicero from standing up.
Zebub passes into half guard.
Zebub thows a huge punch but Cicero dodges it nicely.
Cicero pushes Zebub off and gets back to his feet.
Cicero stuffs the takedown attempt from Zebub. Zebub gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zebub avoids the head kick by Cicero.
Zebub with a poor takedown
and Cicero counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Zebub throws a leg kick
and Cicero counters with a good low kick that Zebub was not able to check.
Cicero rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zebub moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cicero throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zebub shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cicero as he jumps to the side.
Cicero scores with a nice body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zebub shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cicero but Cicero pushes him off and we're back to square one.
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 Paul Cicero will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Cicero will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zebub looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Paul Cicero is winning the standup battle so far.
Some wild striking there from Cicero.
A combination from Cicero does no damage.
Paul Cicero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zebub misses with a takedown attempt
and Cicero counters with a series of strikes. Zebub will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cicero throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zebub fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cicero avoids it really well and circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cicero misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cicero throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zebub.
Zebub is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cicero sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Paul Cicero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Zebub.
Cicero lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zebub circles away quickly and effectively.
Cicero throws a nice looking combination but Zebub bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cicero leaves Zebub with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Zebub with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cicero counters with a two punch combo.
Cicero buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cicero showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zebub.
Bill Zebub has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Cicero. Those never looked like landing.
Cicero throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zebub misses with a double jab
and Cicero counters with a thumping low kick.
Zebub has a takedown stuffed.
Cicero throws a series of punches but Zebub moves out of range.
Cicero lands a leg kick that knocks Zebub off balance momentarily.
Cicero misses with a series of wild punches.
Cicero does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cicero slips a jab and a cross from Zebub.
Cicero misses with a wild combination.
Cicero pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cicero avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zebub fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cicero scores with a leg kick.
Cicero keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cicero throws a right and a left that Zebub avoids nicely.
Cicero misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cicero misses with the combination.
Sloppy strikes from Cicero. Those never looked like landing.
Cicero throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cicero fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zebub has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zebub lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Paul Cicero is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zebub looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cicero is fending him off so far but Zebub persists. Nope, Cicero circles away and we're back to standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Cicero showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cicero has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Cicero!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dre Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bull Dog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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265 lbs
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280 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dre Parker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bull Dog!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Summer Carpenter and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dog is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Parker.
Parker tries to score with a low kick but Dog moves his leg out of the way.
A left lands for Parker.
Parker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Parker throws a head kick that Dog semi-blocks.
Dog avoids the body shot from Parker.
Parker keeps Dog at a distance using the push kick.
A swing and a miss from Dog.
Parker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dog has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Parker.
Bull Dog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parker misses with an uppercut. Dog saw that one coming.
Parker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dog lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Parker circles away quickly and effectively.
Dog avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dog loads up on a big right hand but Parker slips the punch.
Dog gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dog misses with a jab to the body
and Parker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dog looks to throw the jab but Parker is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dog 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.
Dog throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Parker scores with a hook to the body. Dog takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Parker.
Parker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dog looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parker throws a series of punches but Dog moves out of range.
Parker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice body punch from Parker.
Parker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Parker scores with a body shot.
Parker delivers a nice body kick.
Parker connects with a high kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Parker.
Parker throws a sloppy head kick and Dog moves out of range easily.
Parker misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker lands with an overhand left.
Parker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice body kick there by Parker.
Parker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A good leg kick by Parker.
Dog takes one to the side of the head.
Parker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dog on the side of the head.
Parker throws a right hand that Dog ducks under and follows up with a left that Dog also avoids with ease.
No joy there for Parker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dog misses with an uppercut.
Dog swings for the body but Parker moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Parker, right into the meat.
Parker is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Parker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Parker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dog.
Both fighters circling a little - Parker finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Parker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Parker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Parker throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dog on the side of the head.
Parker slips a jab from Dog.
Dog misses with a straight left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parker throws a body kick that misses.
A solid body kick from Parker.
Dog takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Parker fakes the leg kick and cracks Dog in the body.
Nice body kick from Parker.
Good leg kick by Parker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Parker throws a leg kick which misses Dog's front leg but catches the back leg as Dog tries to avoid it.
Parker lands a leg kick that knocks Dog off balance momentarily.
Dog takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dog dodges the punch combination from Parker.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Parker - that will leave a mark!
A combination from Parker does no damage.
Dog darts in trying to clinch
and Parker counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Parker digs a good body shot into Dog's ribs.
Parker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dog. That did some damage!
A chopping leg kick lands by Parker.
Parker misses with a body shot.
Parker scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Parker keeps Dog at a distance using the push kick.
Nice uppercut there from Parker.
Parker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Parker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dog. That did some damage!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dre Parker dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jab by Parker.
Parker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dog looks to score with a jab to the body but Parker is just out of range.
Dog doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Parker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dog momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Parker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dog. Dog circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Parker thuds his shin into the meat of Dog's side.
Parker feints and then cracks Dog's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dog down.
Parker scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dog in his tracks.
Dog is rocked!
Parker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dog is still on wobbly legs! Can Parker finish him?
Parker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dog seems to have recovered his senses.
Dog is breathing heavily.
Parker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dog. That did some damage!
Dog walks into a left hand.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Dog might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Parker has got the better of the exchanges.
Nice body kick there by Parker.
Parker scores with a sloppy right hand. Dog should have avoided that one.
Parker scores with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Dog to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Dog looks to clinch but Parker throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Dog taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Dre Parker!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mop Maipen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Pusher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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202 lbs
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202 lbs
19 - 15 - 0 |
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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
16 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mop Maipen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thomas Pusher!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Winston Howard and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pusher staying out of range there.
Maipen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maipen misses with an uppercut.
Maipen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pusher counters with a stiff right hand.
Maipen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maipen looks to land a right hand but Pusher moved out of range.
Pusher throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maipen.
Maipen just misses with a punch to the body.
Pusher misses with a looping left.
Pusher throws a series of punches but Maipen moves out of range.
Pusher throws a big shot that misses.
Maipen has managed to clinch.
Pusher tries to pull guard but Maipen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Maipen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pusher backwards.
Pusher goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pusher tries to pull guard but Maipen won't allow it.
Pusher is trying to pull guard but Maipen has him pressed against the cage.
Mop Maipen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Pusher.
Pusher tries for a takedown but Maipen manages to get underhooks.
Pusher has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Maipen after a bit of a struggle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Maipen.
Maipen lands a body shot.
Pusher looks gassed!
Maipen lands an uppercut.
Maipen scores with a shot to the side of Pusher's head.
It looks like Thomas Pusher has been cut.
Maipen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maipen lands an uppercut.
Maipen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pusher is rocked!
Maipen lands a body shot.
Pusher is still on wobbly legs! Can Maipen finish him?
Maipen dips a shoulder and cracks Pusher with a mighty uppercut! Pusher falls back against the cage and Maipen unloads with a barrage of strikes! Pusher is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Maipen screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mop Maipen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karter Duxx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bronislav Lukas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Lukas 's choice of entrance music: Van Halen- Unchained. Bronislav Lukas has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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275 lbs
15 - 12 - 0 |
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285 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Karter Duxx!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bronislav Lukas !
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Winston Howard and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duxx wants to clinch up but Lukas keeps it at a distance.
Duxx clinches up with Lukas and pushes him back against the cage.
Duxx tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lukas avoids it.
Lukas avoiding damage as Duxx throws knees to the body.
Lukas trying to control the position but instead, Duxx has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lukas into the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Lukas 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Duxx lands with a light punch inside.
Lukas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Duxx lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lukas backwards.
It looks like Bronislav Lukas has been cut.
Still in the clinch, Duxx scores with a nice short uppercut.
Duxx tries to throw a body punch but Lukas avoids it by throwing Duxx back against the cage.
Duxx is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duxx lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lukas looks gassed!
Duxx lands a damaging elbow.
Lukas is trying to maintain a safe position but Duxx gets an underhook and turns Lukas into the cage.
Duxx blocking some punches.
Lukas pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lukas wants a takedown but no success here.
A hook to the body from Duxx.
Lukas throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duxx lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That has opened up Bronislav Lukas 's cut even more.
Duxx comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Duxx landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Duxx'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.
Duxx lands an elbow inside that Lukas shrugs off.
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!
Duxx creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lukas 's defenses.
The cut above Bronislav Lukas 's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bronislav Lukas 's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Karter Duxx!
Karter Duxx was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Moses (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oishi Yoshio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moses comes to the cage accompanied by Black Label Society - too tough to die. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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166 lbs
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168 lbs
21 - 11 - 1 |
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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
22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ricky Moses!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Oishi Yoshio!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Winston Howard and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moses just misses with a punch to the body.
Moses takes one to the chin there.
Yoshio is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yoshio throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Moses defending well as Yoshio loads up on a big left hand.
Moses misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Yoshio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Moses fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Moses changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yoshio tries to avoid it but Moses manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yoshio to the ground. Yoshio escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Yoshio lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Moses has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Moses and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Moses walks into a straight right hand from Yoshio.
Moses moves out of range of the leg kick from Yoshio.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moses wants to clinch.
Moses swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yoshio lands a two punch combo.
A big right from Yoshio misses.
Yoshio throws a hook to the side of Moses's head but Moses sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A shot to the body from Moses misses
and Yoshio counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Yoshio sizes up Moses with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Yoshio looks to throw the jab but Moses is out of range.
Yoshio misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moses takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Moses misses with an uppercut. Yoshio saw that one coming.
Moses throws a right hand that misses
and Yoshio counters with a good, hard body kick but Moses shrugs it off.
Moses blocks a leg kick.
Yoshio loads up on a big right hand but Moses slips the punch.
Yoshio doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yoshio ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Moses has a takedown stuffed.
Moses lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moses waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yoshio.
Yoshio attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Moses is looking to clinch.
Yoshio checks the leg kick.
No joy there for Yoshio, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yoshio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moses.
Nice uppercut lands for Yoshio. That snapped Moses's head back.
Yoshio feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Moses's calf.
Yoshio throws a sloppy head kick and Moses moves out of range easily.
Yoshio misses with a hook
and Moses counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yoshio misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moses lands a jab.
Yoshio lands with a cross.
Yoshio misses with a lunging right hand
and Moses counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moses trying to control from Yoshio's half guard. Yoshio has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Moses is looking to advance position but Yoshio has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yoshio working away from the top, dropping strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yoshio has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Moses's face.
Moses is rocked!
It looks like Ricky Moses has been cut.
Yoshio lands a big elbow - Moses is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Moses is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Oishi Yoshio!
Post fight, an emotional Oishi Yoshio said 'Sayonara.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Garrett Hudson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Twilight Saga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saga has chosen You are going to the Twilight of your Career as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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22
167 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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26
165 lbs
5 - 3 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Garrett Hudson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Twilight Saga!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Donatello Bradman and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the body from Saga misses
letting Hudson counter with a right hand.
Saga staying out of range there.
Hudson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Saga looks for a takedown but Hudson sprawls well.
Hudson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hudson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saga looks to score with a jab to the body but Hudson is just out of range.
Hudson lands with a shot to the body.
Hudson throws a jab when Saga was well out of range.
Hudson lands with an overhand left.
No joy there for Hudson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hudson avoids the body shot from Saga.
Saga moves into range and clinches up with Hudson.
Saga drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hudson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Saga uses from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saga is stalling in the full guard.
Hudson wants to stand up but Saga is controlling him.
Saga postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Saga lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Saga is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Saga won't allow Hudson to get back to his feet.
Hudson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Saga distracts Hudson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saga trying to control but Hudson is working from the bottom.
Hudson seems keen to control Saga's posture.
Saga chips away with some ground and pound.
Saga slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hudson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hudson gets caught napping as Saga dives in and scores a takedown. Hudson manages to retain guard.
Saga trying to control the position from guard on top but Hudson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saga is looking to work some ground and pound but Hudson has wrist control.
Hudson wants to stand but Saga is controlling the position.
Saga trying to control the position from guard on top but Hudson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hudson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saga trying to control the position from guard on top but Hudson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Twilight Saga wasn't active enough on the ground.
Hudson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Garrett Hudson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Hudson misses.
Hudson misses with the combination.
A swing and a miss from Saga.
Hudson throws a lazy right hand but Saga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hudson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hudson tries a head kick but it misses.
Saga is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hudson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Garrett Hudson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Twilight Saga.
A jab from Hudson does it's job there.
Hudson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hudson misses with an uppercut.
Saga just misses with a punch to the body.
Hudson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hudson throws a series of punches but Saga avoids them all with ease.
Hudson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saga throws out the jab.
Hudson throws a series of punches but Saga avoids them all with ease.
Hudson misses with a wild combination.
Hudson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hudson misses with a two punch combination.
Garrett Hudson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hudson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Saga connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hudson scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Saga showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hudson.
Saga misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Saga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hudson was well out of range. Poor timing from Saga.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Garrett Hudson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hudson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hudson cracks a nice hook into Saga's ribs.
Hudson throws a hook to the side of Saga's head but Saga sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hudson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saga.
Saga wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hudson misses with a wild combination.
Saga moves in looking to clinch but Hudson pushes him off.
Hudson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hudson wants to land a leg kick but Saga is out of range.
Hudson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Saga.
Saga is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hudson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hudson throws a head kick that misses.
Saga scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hudson loads up on a big right hand but Saga slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saga dives in and scores a takedown into Hudson's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saga passes Hudson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Saga takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hudson wants to improve his position but Saga is controlling well.
Saga has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hudson manages to get to full guard.
Saga looking to sit in guard and control but Hudson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hudson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Saga, up you get!
Hudson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Saga shoots for a double leg takedown but Hudson sprawls well. He's pushed Saga's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saga scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hudson with a nice cross.
A shot to the body from Saga misses
and Hudson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hudson swinging wildly here.
Saga slips a jab and a cross from Hudson.
Hudson throws a hook but Saga blocks it.
Saga fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hudson to the ground. Saga is now in Hudson's guard.
Saga wants to control from the top but Hudson keeps moving.
Saga postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hudson trying to keep a closed guard but Saga is proving a slippery customer.
Saga with a nice head shot there.
Saga 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.
Saga lands a couple of digs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hudson keeping moving, preventing Saga from controlling successfully.
Saga chips away with some ground and pound.
Saga working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Saga is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hudson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Saga.
Hudson looking for a sweep. Not yet Hudson, not yet.
Saga's corner is telling him to maintain position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Twilight Saga has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Saga missing with a left hand there. Hudson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A punch combination from Hudson misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saga shoots in for a double leg but Hudson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Garrett Hudson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Twilight Saga.
Hudson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hudson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hudson dips to his left and cracks Saga with an uppercut!
Saga slips under a jab from Hudson.
Saga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hudson moves away.
Hudson throws a series of strikes that have Saga backpedaling.
Saga is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hudson misses with a looping left.
Saga is still on wobbly legs! Can Hudson finish him?
Hudson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Saga works Hudson's body with a nice hook.
Saga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hudson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Garrett Hudson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hudson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saga.
Hudson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saga.
Hudson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saga sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Hudson misses.
Hudson thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hudson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hudson wants it to stay on the feet.
Garrett Hudson is winning the standup battle so far.
Hudson throws a hook but Saga avoids it easily.
Hudson misses with the combination.
Saga swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hudson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hudson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hudson tries a head kick but it misses.
Hudson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hudson slips under a jab.
Hudson tries to bum rush Saga with a series of wild strikes but Saga uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Saga throws a body punch but Hudson moves out of range.
No luck for Saga with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Twilight Saga will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Saga swings for the body but Hudson moves out of range.
Saga seems to have recovered his senses.
Saga changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Saga.
Hudson throws a right and a left that Saga avoids nicely.
Hudson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saga.
Saga bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Saga trying to control the position but Hudson is working away.
Saga lands a decent elbow from side control.
Saga trying to control the position but Hudson is working away.
Saga landing strikes.
Saga is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hudson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Hudson is not content to let Saga control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Hudson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hudson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Saga's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hudson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Saga trying to control but Hudson is working from the bottom.
Hudson wants to stand up but Saga is controlling him.
Hudson has momentary wrist control but Saga slips an elbow through the middle.
Hudson can't keep his opponent in guard - Saga advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Saga keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saga lands strikes from half guard.
Hudson wants to control but Saga is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Saga is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hudson tries to get to full guard but Saga has control of the leg.
Hudson is trying to maintain the position but Saga is very close to passing his half guard.
Hudson is trying to stand up here but Saga is controlling him well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saga perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We're going to have a standup here because Garrett Hudson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Hudson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hudson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Saga throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hudson was covering up waiting for the punch and Saga finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hudson keeping moving, preventing Saga from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hudson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Saga is now in half guard.
Saga is taking a breather. Hudson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Saga seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Saga seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hudson is not content to let Saga control the position.
Saga working the head and body with strikes.
Saga drops an elbow to the side of Hudson's head.
Hudson trying to hold on to Saga's head to control him but Saga postures up.
Hudson wants to improve his position but Saga is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hudson wants to control but Saga is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Saga controlling the pace.
Hudson is pressing down on Saga's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Saga not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Twilight Saga has got the better of the ground game so far.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Saga trying to control the position from guard on top but Hudson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Twilight Saga.
Hudson throws a right hand that Saga ducks under and follows up with a left that Saga also avoids with ease.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saga throws a push kick but Hudson slaps the foot to one side.
Saga takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Saga shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Twilight Saga comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Saga 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 John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Twilight Saga!
Twilight Saga managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, MMA ANIMAL, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lou Meatstock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Obworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Meatstock comes to the cage accompanied by Eminem - Not Afraid . Obworth has chosen Machine Head - Davidian as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lou Meatstock!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Jacob Obworth!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Winston Howard and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meatstock doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Obworth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Meatstock throws out the jab.
Meatstock misses with an uppercut. Obworth saw that one coming.
Meatstock dodges the punch combination from Obworth.
Obworth scores with a nice strike.
It looks like Lou Meatstock has been cut.
Obworth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Meatstock misses with a head kick.
Meatstock throws a shot from downtown. Obworth moves away and avoids it.
Obworth jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Obworth throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Obworth takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Obworth just misses with a punch to the body.
Obworth defending well as Meatstock loads up on a big left hand.
Meatstock misses with a jab, cross combination.
Obworth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Meatstock.
Obworth with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Meatstock is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Obworth's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Obworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Meatstock was well out of range. Poor timing from Obworth.
Meatstock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Obworth scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A punch lands to the side of Obworth 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Some wild striking there from Meatstock.
Good exchange - Meatstock coming out on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meatstock throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Obworth to counter with a crisp jab.
Obworth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Meatstock.
Obworth keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Obworth lands a head shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Obworth lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Obworth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Meatstock.
Obworth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Meatstock throws out the jab.
Obworth connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Meatstock momentarily.
Lou Meatstock's cut is getting worse.
Meatstock ducks right into an uppercut from Obworth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Obworth jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Meatstock thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lou Meatstock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Meatstock. Obworth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Meatstock connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Meatstock throws a series of punches but Obworth moves out of range.
Meatstock misses the jab.
Obworth has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Meatstock misses with a wild body shot.
Meatstock cracks Obworth with an open hand slap.
Obworth wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Meatstock looks to land a left hand but Obworth moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meatstock throws a poor cross that misses
and Obworth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Obworth checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Meatstock misses with a low kick.
A big left from Meatstock misses.
Obworth connects with a looping right hand.
Meatstock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Meatstock swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Obworth counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Meatstock!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Meatstock is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Obworth locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Meatstock is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jacob Obworth!
Jacob Obworth is the new heavyweight champion!
Jacob Obworth thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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