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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Jeetjutsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thiago Jeetjutsu has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thiago Jeetjutsu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tony Stark!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Hugh Johnson and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jeetjutsu tries a head kick but it misses.
Jeetjutsu tries to work over Stark's front leg with a kick but Stark checks it.
Jeetjutsu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stark counters with a straight right hand.
Jeetjutsu shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stark makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stark shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jeetjutsu napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jeetjutsu tries to buck Stark off but Stark is having none of it.
Stark just content to control the position.
Jeetjutsu manages to get back to half guard.
Well, if Stark is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Jeetjutsu is in trouble now - Stark has advanced to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Stark is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Jeetjutsu to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Jeetjutsu shrugs it off.
Stark working Jeetjutsu over with strikes here.
Jeetjutsu regains half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stark lands a nice short elbow.
Jeetjutsu is looking to improve his position.
Stark perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jeetjutsu looking for submissions off his back.
Jeetjutsu gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jeetjutsu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jeetjutsu is trying to keep Stark in close.
Stark is stalling in the full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stark pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jeetjutsu is keeping the position for now.
Jeetjutsu looking for a guillotine here but Stark defends easily.
Jeetjutsu keeping moving, preventing Stark from controlling successfully.
Jeetjutsu wants to sweep here but Stark controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jeetjutsu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stark showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jeetjutsu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jeetjutsu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stark gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stark's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tony Stark has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
A left lands for Stark.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jeetjutsu misses with a low kick.
Stark fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jeetjutsu sprawls well initially but Stark persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Stark is pressing down on Jeetjutsu's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jeetjutsu is holding on for now.
Jeetjutsu tries to roll over but Stark keeps him under control.
Jeetjutsu actively working from the bottom here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jeetjutsu tries to get to full guard but Stark has control of the leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stark winds up and cracks Jeetjutsu with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jeetjutsu moves into full guard.
Stark sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Stark 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.
Jeetjutsu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stark lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stark closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Stark scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tony Stark has got the better of the ground game so far.
Still in half guard, Stark seems content to control.
Jeetjutsu tries to roll over but Stark keeps him under control.
Stark scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Stark works his foot free and advances to mount.
Stark looking to control but Jeetjutsu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Stark raining down hammerfists from mount.
Stark working the ground and pound effectively.
Jeetjutsu is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jeetjutsu is working hard here to advance position.
Stark has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jeetjutsu's face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jeetjutsu working to try and regain half guard.
Stark in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Jeetjutsu is rocked!
It looks like Thiago Jeetjutsu has been cut.
Stark controlling from the full mount.
Oh Jeetjutsu is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stark raining down shots from the mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark controlling from mount.
Jeetjutsu seems to have got his legs back now.
Jeetjutsu is in a horrible position here. Stark smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Jeetjutsu takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Stark is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Thiago Jeetjutsu's cut is getting worse.
Stark has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stark lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jeetjutsu is trying desperately to improve position.
Stark loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Jeetjutsu scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Stark land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Stark stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Stark!
A very excited looking Tony Stark made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zef Tanghe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lex Vanhorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vanhorn is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Cult of Personality. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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223 lbs
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265 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Brawler
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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
13 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Zef Tanghe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lex Vanhorn!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Hugh Johnson and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tanghe looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Tanghe throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vanhorn is trying to control the position but Tanghe postures up.
Tanghe preventing the sweep.
Tanghe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vanhorn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tanghe throws a strike but Vanhorn rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Vanhorn postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Tanghe is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Vanhorn, into his guard.
Vanhorn looking for a guillotine here but Tanghe defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanghe 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.
Vanhorn can't keep his opponent in guard - Tanghe advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tanghe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vanhorn keeps working.
Vanhorn keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Vanhorn has a hand on Tanghe's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Tanghe takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanhorn sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Tanghe is trying to control. Vanhorn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tanghe misses with a head shot. Vanhorn uses the momentum to regain guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vanhorn is on top in guard.
Vanhorn trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tanghe's guard.
Vanhorn tries to free his leg and advance position but Tanghe is retaining full guard.
Vanhorn with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanghe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vanhorn.
Vanhorn tries to free his leg and advance position but Tanghe is retaining full guard.
Tanghe manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Tanghe prevents Vanhorn from getting the reversal.
Vanhorn gets back to half guard.
Vanhorn is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vanhorn actively working from the bottom here.
Vanhorn wants to control but Tanghe is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanghe working over Vanhorn with some ground and pound. Vanhorn looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Vanhorn tries to roll over but Tanghe keeps him under control.
Vanhorn wants to control but Tanghe is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vanhorn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vanhorn is refusing to be controlled, as Tanghe sits in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vanhorn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lex Vanhorn will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tanghe scores with a leg kick.
Vanhorn with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tanghe counters with a good low kick that Vanhorn was not able to check.
Tanghe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vanhorn shoots in and drives through. Tanghe sprawls well.
Vanhorn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tanghe tries to avoid it but Vanhorn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tanghe to the ground. Tanghe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zef Tanghe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lex Vanhorn.
Vanhorn shoots in but no luck this time.
Vanhorn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tanghe.
Tanghe misses with a series of wild punches.
Tanghe goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Tanghe swats away the attempt to clinch by Vanhorn.
Vanhorn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tanghe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tanghe connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vanhorn. Vanhorn circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tanghe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tanghe keeps the fight on the outside.
Zef Tanghe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanghe lands a head kick!
Vanhorn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tanghe sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vanhorn is breathing heavily.
Vanhorn dives in and grabs Tanghe's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tanghe pushes down on Vanhorn's head and hops out.
Vanhorn stuffs the takedown attempt from Tanghe. Tanghe gets slowly back to his feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tanghe.
Tanghe jabs Vanhorn to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tanghe connects with a leg kick. Vanhorn looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Vanhorn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Vanhorn fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tanghe avoids it really well and circles away.
Vanhorn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Tanghe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tanghe scores with a shot to the body.
Vanhorn misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Tanghe. No joy for Vanhorn on that attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tanghe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vanhorn.
Tanghe lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tanghe's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vanhorn under the eye.
Vanhorn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tanghe's waist but Tanghe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vanhorn off to one side.
Tanghe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tanghe.
Vanhorn takes a kick to the side of the head.
Vanhorn doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tanghe counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tanghe circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tanghe counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vanhorn thinking.
Tanghe scores with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanghe swinging wildly here.
Vanhorn shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tanghe counters with a left to the body.
Tanghe throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Vanhorn's head.
Tanghe connects with a body shot.
Tanghe closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Vanhorn did well to prevent Tanghe getting side control.
Tanghe frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Vanhorn tries to reverse the position but Tanghe maintains control.
Tanghe controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanghe lands a nice shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vanhorn avoids a series of strikes thrown by Tanghe.
Vanhorn is in a horrible position here. Tanghe smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Tanghe wants to control the pace but Vanhorn is squirming around nicely.
Vanhorn is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tanghe content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zef Tanghe dominated that second round.
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!
Tanghe shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vanhorn pinned against the cage. Vanhorn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vanhorn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vanhorn tries for a takedown but Tanghe circles away easily
and Vanhorn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vanhorn fails with the takedown.
Vanhorn fails to land the takedown.
Zef Tanghe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lex Vanhorn.
Vanhorn shoots in for a takedown but Tanghe shows good takedown defense.
Vanhorn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vanhorn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tanghe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vanhorn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vanhorn shoots in for a takedown but Tanghe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanhorn has his takedown stuffed
and Tanghe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tanghe connects with a leg kick. Vanhorn looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lex Vanhorn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tanghe bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Tanghe gets a takedown into half guard.
Tanghe looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vanhorn tries to roll over but Tanghe keeps him under control.
Tanghe throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zef Tanghe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vanhorn is looking for a sweep. Tanghe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanghe not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tanghe missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vanhorn tries to get to full guard but Tanghe has control of the leg.
Tanghe is pressing down on Vanhorn's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vanhorn is holding on for now.
Vanhorn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vanhorn moves into full guard.
Tanghe makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanghe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tanghe drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Vanhorn manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tanghe has Vanhorn in his guard.
Vanhorn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vanhorn trying to control the position from guard on top but Tanghe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vanhorn throws a big elbow that misses.
Vanhorn looking to pass the guard.
Vanhorn postures up in Tanghe's guard and throws a big left but Tanghe blocks it.
Tanghe keeping moving, preventing Vanhorn from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanghe lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Vanhorn!
Vanhorn can't escape the position.
Tanghe raining down hammerfists from mount.
Tanghe with the ground and pound from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vanhorn is in a horrible position here. Tanghe smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vanhorn manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Tanghe stops Vanhorn from getting back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zef Tanghe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tanghe 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zef Tanghe!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Zef Tanghe made sure he mentioned MMA ANIMAL, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mikko Rourke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donnie Darko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rourke comes to the cage accompanied by Rolling Stones - Paint it black. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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201 lbs
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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
23 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Mikko Rourke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Donnie Darko!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Skip Squint and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darko scores with a nice right hand.
Rourke attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Darko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rourke moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rourke fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Darko on the side of the head.
Darko blocks a head kick by Rourke.
Rourke avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rourke thuds his shin into the meat of Darko's side.
Nice takedown defense from Darko. No joy for Rourke on that attempt.
Rourke throws a jab when Darko was well out of range.
Rourke lands a nice leg kick that just misses Darko's sensitive parts.
Rourke lands a nice shot that snaps Darko's head back.
Rourke thumps Darko with a low kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rourke scoring well with a low kick there.
Rourke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rourke looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rourke misses with a hook.
Darko throws a nice looking combination but Rourke bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rourke connects with a high kick.
Donnie Darko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rourke throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rourke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rourke misses with a left hand
and Darko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Darko throws a combination that misses
and Rourke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Darko ducks under a wild hook from Rourke.
Rourke thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rourke connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rourke misses with a straight left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Darko throws a shot to the body.
Rourke tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rourke jabs Darko to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rourke throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A jab from Darko does it's job there.
Darko misses with a double jab.
Rourke misses with a straight right.
Darko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rourke.
Darko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rourke scores with a nice right hand.
A big left from Rourke misses.
Nice body punch from Darko.
Rourke slips a jab and a cross from Darko.
Rourke shoots in but no luck this time.
Rourke takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darko drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rourke slips a straight right by Darko.
Rourke avoids the body shot from Darko.
Darko slips under a jab.
Darko throws a series of punches but Rourke moves out of range.
Rourke misses with a body kick.
Darko blocks a head kick by Rourke.
Rourke fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rourke looks to throw the jab but Darko is out of range.
Mikko Rourke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Rourke misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rourke.
Rourke lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Darko circles away quickly and effectively.
Darko throws out a loose jab but Rourke uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rourke scores with a hook.
Darko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Darko checks a low kick from Rourke.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rourke - that will leave a mark!
Rourke connects with a solid leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Darko misses with a body kick.
Rourke scores with a nice body kick.
Darko misses with a few strikes there.
Rourke takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Darko avoids the head kick by Rourke.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rourke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good work by Rourke as he checks the leg kick.
Rourke scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikko Rourke dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
An inside leg kick lands from Rourke.
Darko loads up on a big right hand but Rourke slips the punch.
Darko checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rourke throws a nice head kick!
Rourke loads up on a big right hand but Darko slips the punch.
Rourke throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Darko.
Rourke swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That kick from Rourke tenderised Darko's leg. Darko is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rourke lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rourke throws a wild body kick that Darko sees coming a mile off.
Rourke connects with a body shot that sends Darko's belly button to the back.
Darko tries to land a leg kick but Rourke saw it coming and moves away.
Darko misses with a kick to the body.
Rourke throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Darko on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rourke looks to land a combination but Darko avoids it well.
Darko's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Darko looks to land a body kick but Rourke moved away.
Rourke looks to throw the jab but Darko is out of range.
Rourke misses with the combination.
Darko throws a looping overhand right but Rourke ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Rourke.
Jab by Rourke.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rourke, right into the meat.
Mikko Rourke is winning the standup battle so far.
Rourke swings for the body but Darko moves out of range.
Darko misses with a straight right.
Rourke throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rourke throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Darko blocks the low kick.
Rourke misses with the combination.
Darko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rourke throws a lazy uppercut
and Darko counters with a body kick.
Rourke scores with a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Rourke there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rourke throws a chopping leg kick but Darko manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Darko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rourke was well out of range. Poor timing from Darko.
Rourke cracks Darko with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rourke has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rourke there as he acknowledges the shot.
Darko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rourke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rourke was well out of range. Poor timing from Darko.
Rourke shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rourke turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rourke is looking to land body kicks.
Darko misses with a looping left.
Darko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rourke throws a leg kick but Darko sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Darko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Darko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rourke.
Darko ducks under a wild hook from Rourke.
Nice defenses there by Darko.
Darko jabs at Rourke's body.
A big left from Darko misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darko takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Rourke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Darko.
Darko throws a low kick, looking for Rourke's leg but Rourke calmly moves out of range.
Rourke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rourke cracks the inside of Darko's front leg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Darko lands a nice hook to Rourke's body. Rourke takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rourke has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rourke there as he acknowledges the shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rourke darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rourke scores with a punch to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Darko lands a nice looking body shot.
Rourke throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rourke lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikko Rourke dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Darko on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Good work by Darko as he checks the leg kick.
Rourke takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rourke misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rourke scores with a jab.
Rourke throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Darko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rourke.
Rourke will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rourke misses with a wild combination.
Good exchange - Rourke coming out on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Darko misses the target.
Rourke slips under a jab.
Darko takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rourke throws the left hand but Darko avoids the punch easily.
Rourke misses with a body kick.
Rourke fakes the leg kick and cracks Darko in the body.
Rourke misses with a low kick.
Darko lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Donnie Darko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rourke bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Darko tries to bum rush Rourke with a series of wild strikes but Rourke uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rourke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Rourke. Those never looked like landing.
A jab from Rourke misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rourke connects with a high kick.
Rourke loads up on a big right hand but Darko slips the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rourke throws a leg kick which misses Darko's front leg but catches the back leg as Darko tries to avoid it.
Darko closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Darko misses with a body shot.
Rourke lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rourke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Darko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Darko darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Darko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rourke.
Darko throws a lazy right hand but Rourke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rourke scores with a hook to the body. Darko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Darko misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rourke.
Rourke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Darko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Darko might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Rourke has got the better of the exchanges.
Darko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Darko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rourke thuds his shin into the meat of Darko's side.
Darko blocks the body kick.
Rourke lands a head kick!
Darko misses with a body shot.
Darko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rourke on the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Darko. Those never looked like landing.
Rourke misses the jab.
Donnie Darko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Rourke.
Darko misses with a wild body shot.
Darko misses with a leg kick.
Darko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rourke throws a jab but it's blocked by Darko.
Rourke feints and then cracks Darko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Darko down.
Mikko Rourke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A punch combination from Darko misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Rourke.
Darko looks to land a left hand but Rourke moved out of range nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Darko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Rourke misses the target.
Darko throws a right hand that Rourke ducks under and follows up with a left that Rourke also avoids with ease.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mikko Rourke showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rourke 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikko Rourke!
Mikko Rourke managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Perkele!, into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Saint Bernard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glen Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davis comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Celtics kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Glen Davis struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 266.3lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Glen Davis acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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293 lbs
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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
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Saint Bernard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Glen Davis!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Winston Howard and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bernard sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Davis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bernard lands with a hook. Davis tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Davis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bernard but Bernard pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bernard will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Davis fails with the takedown.
Saint Bernard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glen Davis.
Bernard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Davis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bernard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bernard moves in looking to clinch but Davis pushes him off.
Davis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bernard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bernard throws a head kick but Davis moves out of range.
Davis shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bernard manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Davis landing some decent shots from guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bernard wants to stand but Davis is controlling the position.
Davis trying to control the position from guard on top but Bernard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bernard is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Davis avoiding damage as Bernard throws knees to the body.
Bernard is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Davis is defending well for now.
Bernard tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Davis managing to block the knees to the body from Bernard.
Bernard throws a knee to the head but misses.
Davis blocks an elbow strike from Bernard.
Bernard tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Davis drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bernard pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bernard darts in trying to clinch
and Davis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Davis fails with the takedown
and Bernard counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Davis is lucky that one didn't land flush.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bernard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bernard throws a head kick but Davis moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bernard misses with a wild combination.
Davis connects with a right hand. Bernard shakes it off.
Davis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bernard pinned against the cage. Bernard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bernard wants to clinch.
Bernard clinches up against the cage.
Bernard lands a hook to the side of the head.
Davis goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bernard prevents it.
Bernard lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bernard tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Davis avoids it.
Bernard tries to land a knee to the head but Davis blocks with his arms.
Bernard lands an elbow inside that Davis shrugs off.
It looks like Glen Davis has been cut.
Bernard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Davis changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bernard fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bernard throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bernard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Davis.
Davis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bernard pinned against the cage. Bernard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Davis shoots for a double leg takedown but Bernard sprawls well. He's pushed Davis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Davis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Davis shoots in looking for a takedown. Bernard tries to sprawl out of it but Davis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bernard manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Davis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis shoots for a double leg takedown but Bernard sprawls well. He's pushed Davis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Davis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bernard sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Davis has a takedown stuffed.
Davis looks winded!
Bernard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Davis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bernard instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bernard missing with knees to the body.
Davis blocking some punches.
Bernard cracks Davis with a nice body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bernard unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bernard works on Davis's body with a couple of short punches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bernard.
Bernard throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saint Bernard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Glen Davis'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.
Bernard throws a head kick but Davis moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Davis is defended easily by Bernard.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bernard - that will leave a mark!
Bernard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bernard lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Davis shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bernard sprawls well. Bernard wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Davis gets slowly back to his feet.
Bernard tries to clinch up.
Davis scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Davis trying to control the position but Bernard is working away.
Bernard is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Davis has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Bernard on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bernard tries to get out of the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davis is breathing heavily.
Davis cracks Bernard with a big right hand but Bernard just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Bernard is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Davis has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Davis scoring with punches from side control.
Bernard is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Davis wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bernard, who protects the arm well.
Davis thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bernard tries to escape but Davis is in control.
Davis trying to control the position but Bernard is working away.
Davis has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bernard tries to escape but Davis is in control.
Davis trying to control the action but Bernard is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davis lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bernard is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Davis scoring with punches and elbows.
Davis lands some shots froms side control.
Bernard throws Davis to one side and escapes!
Bernard wants to clinch up but Davis keeps it at a distance.
Bernard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Bernard. No joy for Davis on that attempt.
Saint Bernard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glen Davis.
Bernard closes the distance but Davis moves to the side
and Davis counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bernard won't be happy with that.
Davis landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Bernard is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Davis asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Davis tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Davis has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bernard is working to avoid the ground and pound but Davis connects with a decent elbow.
Bernard taking a bit of punishment here - Davis scoring with strikes.
Davis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Davis lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bernard down.
Bernard wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Davis scoring with punches and elbows.
Bernard takes a nasty elbow to the side of 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!
Davis working the ground and pound.
Davis connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bernard some visible discomfort.
Davis tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bernard wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Davis working the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Davis in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Bernard is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Davis is controlling him well.
Davis works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Davis is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bernard knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Davis wants to control but Bernard is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glen Davis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Glen Davis's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Bernard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bernard displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Davis.
Saint Bernard is winning the standup battle so far.
Bernard misses with a head kick.
Davis scores with a takedown into Bernard's guard.
Davis is looking to work some ground and pound but Bernard has wrist control.
Bernard wants to stand but Davis is controlling the position.
Glen Davis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bernard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Davis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Davis stops Bernard from standing up.
Davis with a flurry of punches that miss.
Davis prevents Bernard from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bernard trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Davis throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis tries to free his leg and advance position but Bernard is retaining full guard.
Bernard is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Davis is controlling him.
Davis scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bernard wants to stand and escape but Davis is having none of it.
Davis keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bernard's head.
Davis makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Davis cracks Bernard with a solid left hand.
Bernard wants to stand but Davis is controlling the position.
Davis is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Davis prevents Bernard from getting back to his feet.
Davis landing with the ground and pound.
Davis with a nice head shot there.
Davis wants to control from the top but Bernard keeps moving.
Davis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Davis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis trying to control the position from guard on top but Bernard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davis makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Davis postures up and lands a big shot to Bernard's brow.
Bernard wants to get back to his feet but Davis is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Davis landing some decent shots from guard.
Davis lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Davis trying to control the position from guard on top but Bernard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davis working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bernard's head.
Bernard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Davis on the ground.
Davis chips away with some ground and pound.
Davis postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis distracts Bernard with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Davis with a nice head shot there.
Bernard wants to stand and escape but Davis is having none of it.
Davis lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bernard is rocked!
Bernard is looking to stand up but Davis isn't so interested in that idea.
Davis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bernard is keeping the position for now.
Davis lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davis lands a couple of elbows.
Oh Bernard is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bernard is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bernard seems to have got his legs back now.
Davis with a nice head shot there.
Davis postures up and lands a big shot to Bernard's brow.
Davis slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bernard keeping moving, preventing Davis from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bernard can't keep his opponent in guard - Davis advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Davis looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bernard with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Davis takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Davis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bernard sees it coming and defends easily.
Bernard is looking to escape.
Davis working over Bernard with some ground and pound. Bernard looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bernard is looking to escape.
Davis drops an elbow to the side of Bernard's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Davis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bernard is just riding it out for now. Davis eventually gives up the hold.
Bernard is trying to stand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Glen Davis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Davis 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Glen Davis!
Glen Davis bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sasha Lagoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinichi Fuujin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fuujin has chosen 変化を通過 as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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162 lbs
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160 lbs
29 - 14 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sasha Lagoo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shinichi Fuujin!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Bruno Hogan and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lagoo misses with a combination
and Fuujin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Sasha Lagoo has been cut.
Lagoo throws the left hand but Fuujin avoids the punch easily.
Fuujin feints and then cracks Lagoo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lagoo down.
Lagoo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lagoo fails to land with a series of punches.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Fuujin. Lagoo shrugs it off though.
Fuujin needs to keep his hands up - Lagoo had a free shot at his head there.
Fuujin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lagoo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fuujin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fuujin is leaning against Lagoo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fuujin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fuujin lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuujin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lagoo.
Fuujin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fuujin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fuujin.
Fuujin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Fuujin.
Fuujin scores with a leg kick.
Fuujin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Fuujin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fuujin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fuujin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lagoo is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lagoo throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Fuujin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fuujin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lagoo.
Jab by Fuujin.
Fuujin lands an overhand right.
Lagoo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fuujin lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fuujin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fuujin keeps Lagoo at a distance using the push kick.
Lagoo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fuujin.
Fuujin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fuujin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lagoo scores with the left hand. Fuujin knows he should have avoided that one.
Lagoo clinches up with Fuujin and pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lagoo or not.
Fuujin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fuujin digs a right hand underneath Lagoo's ribcage. Lagoo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fuujin lands with a short shot to the head.
Fuujin tries to throw a body punch but Lagoo avoids it by throwing Fuujin back against the cage.
Fuujin misses with a punch on the inside.
Fuujin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fuujin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fuujin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from Fuujin is predictable there
and Lagoo counters with a one-two to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lagoo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Fuujin - the referee stops the clock and Lagoo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Fuujin. Lagoo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Fuujin.
Lagoo misses with a straight left.
Fuujin looks to score with a jab to the body but Lagoo is just out of range.
Lagoo cracks Fuujin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A good leg kick by Fuujin.
Lagoo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lagoo duly obliges.
It looks like Shinichi Fuujin has been cut.
Fuujin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shinichi Fuujin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fuujin delivers a nice body kick.
Fuujin is looking to land body kicks.
Fuujin lands with a right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fuujin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lagoo's hands.
Lagoo wants to clinch.
A jab from Lagoo misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shinichi Fuujin 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!
Fuujin digs a good hook to Lagoo's body.
Shinichi Fuujin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fuujin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lagoo.
Lagoo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fuujin connects with an inside leg kick.
Lagoo misses with an uppercut.
Lagoo avoids the body shot from Fuujin.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fuujin.
Fuujin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lagoo.
Lagoo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fuujin avoids the body shot from Lagoo.
Lagoo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fuujin throws a front kick that sends Lagoo stumbling back into the cage.
Fuujin throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crunch! Fuujin slams his shin into Lagoo's torso.
Lagoo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lagoo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fuujin lands a jab to Lagoo's midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fuujin connects with a solid leg kick.
Fuujin connects with a body shot.
Fuujin lands a big head kick that sends Lagoo tumbling to the mat! Fuujin takes a step backwards and waves Lagoo back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Lagoo is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fuujin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Oh Lagoo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lagoo will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Fuujin shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Lagoo takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Fuujin sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Lagoo bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shinichi Fuujin!
A very excited looking Shinichi Fuujin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stevie Hinch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neil Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mann has chosen Money For Nothing as his entrance music. Stevie Hinch could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Neil Mann's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stevie Hinch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Neil Mann!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Donatello Bradman and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mann looks to throw the jab but Hinch is out of range.
Mann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hinch gets a takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mann tries to get to full guard but Hinch has control of the leg.
Hinch is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hinch not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mann trying to control here.
Hinch wants to take a breather but Mann is having none of it.
Mann moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mann had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hinch defends it easily.
Mann wants to sweep but no luck.
Hinch is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hinch controlling from the top position.
Mann trying to strike off his back.
Mann is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hinch is aware though and is defending well.
Hinch wants to control from the top but Mann keeps moving.
Mann working a defensive guard here.
Mann looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hinch passes into side control.
Hinch controls the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hinch scoring with punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mann tries to improve position but can't.
Mann tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Hinch is looking to take a break and control but Mann is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mann takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Mann is rocked!
Hinch works to advance to full mount. Mann defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Hinch tries to control but Mann wriggling away.
Mann is looking to improve his position but Hinch isn't that keen on the idea.
Hinch looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hinch can't control as he wanted to and Mann manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Hinch is working for a kimura but Mann is defending it quite comfortably.
Hinch scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hinch wants to free his trapped foot but Mann is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hinch is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hinch 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.
Hinch looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mann wants to improve his position but Hinch is controlling well.
Mann throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Mann looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hinch wants to take a breather but Mann is having none of it.
Hinch is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mann defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hinch is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hinch lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mann looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hinch landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mann works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hinch throwing strikes but missing.
Hinch got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mann has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hinch has managed to get both his arms back between Mann's legs - danger averted.
Mann looking for a guillotine here but Hinch defends easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mann keeping moving, preventing Hinch from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stevie Hinch dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mann swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Mann misses.
A lazy left from Mann finds it's target.
The fighters circling - Mann throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mann works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mann connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hinch. Hinch circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hinch shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hinch showed some decent athleticism there.
Mann keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mann tries to get to full guard but Hinch has control of the leg.
Stevie Hinch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hinch trying to control from half guard but Mann is working away.
Mann trying to control here.
Mann actively working from the bottom here.
Hinch missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hinch moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Mann.
Hinch working the ground and pound.
Mann is still in real trouble! Can Hinch finish him?
Hinch lands a huge shot from side control! Mann is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Stevie Hinch!
A relieved looking Stevie Hinch 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Pixar Bonan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Professor Chaos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bonan comes to the cage accompanied by Morbid Angel - Immortal Rites. Chaos is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Chaos. Pixar Bonan is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pixar Bonan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Professor Chaos !
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Donatello Bradman and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chaos shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bonan counters with a nice body shot.
Chaos drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Chaos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bonan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bonan tries to get out of the position.
Chaos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bonan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chaos prevents Bonan from getting back to his feet.
Bonan is trying to control the position but Chaos postures up.
Chaos is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Chaos postures up and lands a big shot to Bonan's brow.
Chaos working some strikes from top position.
Chaos preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chaos is working Bonan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bonan working a defensive guard here.
Chaos working some strikes from top position.
Chaos wants to control from the top but Bonan keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonan trying to keep a closed guard but Chaos is proving a slippery customer.
Chaos tries to free his leg and advance position but Bonan is retaining full guard.
Bonan wants to get back to his feet but Chaos is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Chaos tries to free his leg and advance position but Bonan is retaining full guard.
Chaos is in close to Bonan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bonan wants to sweep but no luck.
Chaos prevents Bonan from getting back to his feet.
Chaos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bonan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bonan has momentary wrist control but Chaos slips an elbow through the middle.
Bonan working for a triangle but Chaos defends it easily.
Chaos with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaos slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chaos working the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chaos working the body and head with strikes.
Chaos tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Chaos scoring with punches and elbows.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Chaos lands a decent elbow from side control.
Chaos is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bonan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bonan taking a bit of punishment here - Chaos scoring with strikes.
Bonan tries to bench press Chaos off him but Chaos keeps the position.
Bonan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chaos on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaos scoring with punches and elbows.
Chaos scoring with punches from side control.
Bonan is looking to regain half guard here but Chaos keeps moving and retains side control.
Chaos looks up at the clock and then as Bonan takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Chaos smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Chaos in side control lands a decent elbow.
Chaos trying to control the position but Bonan is working away.
Bonan regains half guard.
Chaos seems to be working for a kimura but Bonan defends the submission attempt.
Chaos stops Bonan from getting back to his feet.
Chaos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bonan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chaos scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Chaos connects with a nice short shot to Bonan's temple.
Bonan taking some punishment here, with Chaos in his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaos lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Chaos slips a nice elbow through Bonan's hands, connecting with Bonan's forehead.
Bonan wants to improve his position but Chaos is controlling well.
Chaos is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bonan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Chaos stops Bonan from standing up.
Chaos is looking to work some ground and pound but Bonan has wrist control.
Chaos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chaos working some strikes from top position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chaos content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Chaos won't allow Bonan to get back to his feet.
Bonan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chaos postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bonan is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Chaos , into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Professor Chaos dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bonan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chaos is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bonan's half guard.
Chaos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Chaos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bonan defends it well.
Bonan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chaos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bonan defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaos is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bonan is looking for a sweep. Chaos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chaos landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bonan is defending against the submission attempts here by Chaos .
Chaos is trying to control. Bonan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chaos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bonan's head.
Chaos is trying to work for a kimura but Bonan is defending well.
Chaos is nestled in close to Bonan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Chaos wants to control but Bonan is keeping him busy.
Bonan is trying to stand up here but Chaos is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonan is not content to let Chaos control the position.
Bonan is looking for a sweep. Chaos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bonan manages to get to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chaos trying to control the position from guard on top but Bonan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bonan wants to get back to his feet but Chaos is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Chaos landing with the ground and pound.
Chaos working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bonan's head.
Chaos advances position into side control!
Chaos wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bonan, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaos landing a few strikes.
Chaos lands some shots froms side control.
Bonan tries to improve position but can't.
Bonan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Chaos is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bonan tries to get to full guard but Chaos has control of the leg.
Chaos passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bonan!
Chaos tries to control but Bonan wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaos punishing his opponent with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chaos cracks Bonan with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Chaos controlling the position easily from mount.
Chaos lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bonan hang on?
Bonan is rocked!
Chaos with a couple of short strikes.
Oh Bonan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chaos is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Chaos lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bonan can't escape the position.
Bonan gets back to half guard.
Bonan is trying to stand.
Bonan seems to have got his legs back now.
Bonan is not content to let Chaos control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Professor Chaos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bonan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Chaos shoots and misses
and Bonan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chaos .
Bonan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chaos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chaos shoots in for a double leg but Bonan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pixar Bonan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Professor Chaos .
Bonan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bonan clinches up against the cage.
Chaos has Bonan pressed against the cage, preventing Bonan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bonan tries to break free but Chaos pushes him back against the cage.
Chaos goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bonan prevents it.
Chaos dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Chaos lands with a short shot to the head.
Chaos lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chaos drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bonan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bonan is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chaos .
Chaos closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Chaos lands in his opponent's guard.
Chaos controlling from the top position.
Bonan is trying to control the position but Chaos postures up.
Chaos cracks Bonan with a solid left hand.
Chaos lands a couple of elbows.
Bonan keeping moving, preventing Chaos from controlling successfully.
Bonan has his foot on Chaos 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chaos works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonan is trying to control the position but Chaos postures up.
Chaos landing some decent shots from guard.
Bonan controls Chaos momentarily but Chaos frees himself.
Chaos postures up in Bonan's guard and throws a big left but Bonan blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chaos is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Chaos content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Chaos distracts Bonan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Chaos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bonan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chaos is controlling him.
Bonan is trying to control the position but Chaos postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chaos working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Chaos sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chaos 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaos is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bonan trying to control the position.
Bonan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chaos is controlling him.
Chaos keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bonan's head.
Bonan wants to sweep but no luck.
Chaos lands a couple of digs.
Chaos with a nice head shot there.
Chaos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chaos postures up.
Chaos postures up and lands a big shot to Bonan's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaos lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bonan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chaos defends it easily.
Chaos postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chaos distracts Bonan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bonan keeping moving, preventing Chaos from controlling successfully.
Chaos chips away with some ground and pound.
Chaos thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Chaos working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chaos postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Chaos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bonan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Professor Chaos really 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.
Chaos shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Chaos scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bonan taking some punishment here, with Chaos in his half guard.
Bonan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chaos lands strikes from half guard.
Bonan is trying to stand up here but Chaos is controlling him well.
Bonan has hold of Chaos 's hands but Chaos slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Chaos landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Chaos is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bonan has one foot on Chaos 's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonan misses with a double jab.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Chaos slips a jab and a cross from Bonan.
Bonan wants to clinch.
Bonan leaves Chaos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Chaos scores with a nice body kick.
Chaos looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chaos uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bonan has time to react.
Nice defenses there by Chaos .
Nice sprawl there from Bonan as Chaos shoots in.
Bonan avoids the body shot from Chaos .
Bonan tries to sprawl but Chaos drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonan wants to get back to his feet.
Bonan wants to get back to full guard.
Chaos winds up and cracks Bonan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Chaos passes to side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bonan is trying to improve his position.
Bonan throws Chaos to one side and escapes!
Bonan leaves Chaos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pixar Bonan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Professor Chaos .
Chaos moves out of range of the strikes.
Chaos is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bonan's half guard.
Chaos is thwarting Bonan's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaos working Bonan over with strikes.
Bonan has hold of Chaos 's hands but Chaos slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Chaos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bonan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chaos slips a nice elbow through Bonan's hands, connecting with Bonan's forehead.
Chaos is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Chaos connects with a nice short shot to Bonan's temple.
Chaos is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bonan keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Chaos passes the guard and advances to mount!
Bonan tries to lock up and control but Chaos gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chaos connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Chaos breaks from Bonan's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Bonan working to try and regain half guard.
Chaos working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Chaos scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bonan?
Bonan is trying desperately to improve position.
Bonan wants to hold on but Chaos pushes him away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chaos is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bonan can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Chaos lands a big shot to the head and Bonan winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Professor Chaos !
Professor Chaos thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Bera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leroy Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bera's entrance music is Parasite :D . A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
21 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Matt Bera!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Leroy Brown!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Bruno Hogan and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown looks to score with a jab to the body but Bera is just out of range.
Bera staying out of range there.
Bera closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brown circles away.
Brown throws a head kick but Bera moves out of range.
Brown lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bera checks the leg kick.
No joy there for Bera, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bera moves out of range as Brown strikes.
Brown misses with a looping right.
Bera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brown throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brown connects with a single shot there.
Bera shoots in but no luck this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown throws a jab but it's blocked by Bera.
Bera misses with an uppercut.
Brown tried to score with a low kick but Bera checks it.
Brown is looking to slow Bera down with leg kicks.
Leroy Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Brown misses
and Bera counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Brown plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice cross by Brown.
Brown listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Brown throws a low kick, looking for Bera's leg but Bera calmly moves out of range.
Brown loads up on a big right hand but Bera slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown throws a hook to the side of Bera's head but Bera sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brown tries to clinch there but Bera circles away.
A swing and a miss from Brown.
Brown swings widly with a right hand
and Bera counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bera gets a takedown into half guard.
Bera misses with a head shot. Brown uses the momentum to regain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bera throwing strikes but missing.
Bera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown trying to control the position.
Bera stopping the sweep attempt from Brown.
Bera is working Brown over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bera throws an elbow that misses. Brown uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bera's guard. Nice move by Brown!
Bera is trying to hold Brown in close to prevent damage but Brown has managed to pass into half guard.
Brown wants to control but Bera is keeping him busy.
Brown is controlling the pace.
Bera wants to control but Brown is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bera gets full guard.
Bera looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Brown has picked Bera up and slammed him! Bera can't keep hold of the triangle and Brown manages to pass to side control!
Brown controlling from side mount.
Bera is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Brown is controlling him well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bera seems a little lost for a moment, as Brown dominates the positioning.
Bera is looking to regain half guard here but Brown keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bera is working hard here to advance position.
The referee asks Brown politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Brown prefers to stall for the moment though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leroy Brown dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Brown with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
No joy there for Brown, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bera manages to avoid it.
Bera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brown throws a jab when Bera was well out of range.
Brown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bera.
Bera circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brown is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Brown rushes Bera and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bera misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brown tries to land knees in the clinch but Bera avoids the damage to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brown.
Bera blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Brown lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brown.
Brown is stalling here.
Brown struggles to land a body shot inside as Bera controls his hands.
Brown working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brown working aggressively here.
Brown lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brown is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Brown is stalling here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bera.
Brown is trying to break the clinch but Bera has him pressed against the cage.
Brown throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bera blocks it with crossed arms.
Bera working hard to break the clinch.
Brown with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Matt Bera has been cut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brown creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Brown on the inside.
Bera tries to stall but Brown uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bera - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Brown tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Brown displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bera up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown lands with a light punch inside.
Brown misses with a knee strike.
Bera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brown has a couple of punches blocked by Bera.
Brown makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brown using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bera has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bera tries to stall but Brown uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Brown misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bera.
Bera manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown throws a nice outside leg kick.
Brown moves into the clinch.
Brown connects with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brown tries a body shot but Bera blocks it.
Bera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brown misses with a knee to the head.
Brown lands with a short shot to the head.
Brown misses with a hook from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brown lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bera backwards.
Brown lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brown lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leroy Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Matt Bera'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.
Bera stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brown.
Brown throws out a loose jab but Bera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown misses the jab.
Brown is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bera.
Leroy Brown seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brown thows a leg kick but Bera checks it
and Bera counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bera takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Brown tried to score with a low kick but Bera checks it.
Bera checks the leg kick.
Bera looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Brown looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Brown throws a hook but Bera blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown slaps away a takedown attempt from Bera, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bera doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bera slips a straight right by Brown.
Bera is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Brown's half guard.
Bera 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.
Bera seems to be looking for submissions.
Brown trying to control here.
Brown is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bera seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Brown is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Matt Bera!
Matt Bera retains his heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Matt Bera 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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