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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jobert Sucaldito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John McNamara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jobert Sucaldito has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jobert Sucaldito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, John McNamara!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Ron Honeybunn and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by McNamara. Beautiful body shot.
A jab from McNamara misses.
Sucaldito was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sucaldito scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McNamara blocks a jab.
Sucaldito takes one to the chin there.
Sucaldito swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sucaldito lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McNamara throws a right hand that misses
and Sucaldito counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McNamara throws a series of punches but Sucaldito moves out of range.
Sucaldito throws a hook to the side of McNamara's head but McNamara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McNamara thuds a left hand into Sucaldito's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sucaldito uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McNamara.
McNamara cracks Sucaldito with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
John McNamara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McNamara ducks under a wild hook from Sucaldito.
McNamara throws a jab but it's blocked by Sucaldito.
McNamara with a nice cross.
Sucaldito seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNamara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sucaldito looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sucaldito cracks McNamara with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McNamara misses with a hook
and Sucaldito counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sucaldito connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt McNamara! He's out on his feet! Sucaldito rushes in and drops McNamara with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jobert Sucaldito!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mikey Moo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hamish Gaffney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mikey Moo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Hamish Gaffney's chin.
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175 lbs
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182 lbs
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Good wrestling
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mikey Moo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 22 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Hamish Gaffney!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Ben Watson and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gaffney keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It seemed like Gaffney was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Moo shoots in but no luck this time.
Gaffney closes the distance and clinches up with Moo, looking for a takedown. Gaffney pushes Moo against the cage but Moo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Moo fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikey Moo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gaffney throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Moo's head.
Gaffney looks to land a combination but Moo avoids it well.
Gaffney throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Moo counters with a three punch combo that has Gaffney backing up. Gaffney nods at Moo to acknowledge the strikes.
Gaffney shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Moo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gaffney wants to control from the top but Moo keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gaffney postures up in Moo's guard and throws a big left but Moo blocks it.
Moo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moo is adopting a defensive guard.
Gaffney content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Moo working a defensive guard but Gaffney manages to pass into side control anyway.
Gaffney working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gaffney has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Moo shoots for a takedown but Gaffney saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Moo tries to sprawl but Gaffney drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Moo gets back to full guard.
Moo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gaffney.
Gaffney trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Moo manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Moo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gaffney looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gaffney looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gaffney!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gaffney thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Moo's head.
Moo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gaffney is working away from the top position though.
My spies in Sydney Fight Team inform me that Gaffney has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Moo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gaffney is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Moo gets back to full guard.
Moo is adopting a defensive guard.
Gaffney trying to control the position from guard on top but Moo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaffney working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gaffney makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gaffney postures up and lands a big shot to Moo's brow.
Gaffney stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moo is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Moo has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Gaffney regains guard immediately.
Gaffney keeping moving, preventing Moo from controlling successfully.
Moo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gaffney works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moo gets to his feet. Gaffney looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Gaffney thows a left - swing and a miss!
Moo on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Gaffney lands with a right hand.
We've been told by Moo's head coaches at Madz **21 Elite coaches** that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gaffney shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Moo pinned against the cage. Moo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Moo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gaffney swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Moo checks a leg kick nicely.
Gaffney shoots for a takedown but Moo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
As Gaffney tries to get set, Moo tries to push him back and clinch up but Gaffney manages to avoid the attempt.
Moo goes for a double leg but Gaffney avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gaffney continues to drive forward.
Gaffney throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Moo's waist but Moo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gaffney off to one side.
Moo shoots in for a takedown but Gaffney shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gaffney tries a head kick but it misses.
Moo attempts a counter takedown but Gaffney avoids it well and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hamish Gaffney dominated that round.
That's time! Moo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Moo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gaffney sprawls well. Gaffney wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Moo gets slowly back to his feet.
Moo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gaffney did well to prevent Moo getting side control.
Moo is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Gaffney as he works his way to full guard.
Moo trying to control but Gaffney is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaffney manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Moo manages to get himself to full guard.
Gaffney drops back looking for a leg! Moo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Moo manages to kick Gaffney off! Gaffney jumps back into Moo's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moo is trying to control the position but Gaffney postures up.
Moo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gaffney is looking for a sweep. Moo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Moo is working for a kimura but Gaffney is defending it quite comfortably.
Moo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Moo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moo seems to be working for a kimura but Gaffney defends the submission attempt.
Gaffney trying to get back to full guard but Moo takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Moo goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Gaffney turns into him and now he's in Moo's guard.
Moo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gaffney can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gaffney working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Moo pulls Gaffney in close to prevent any damage.
Moo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gaffney stands and throws Moo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gaffney has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Moo!
Gaffney lands a couple of good shots and Moo has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Gaffney. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Gaffney looking for the choke from the back.
Gaffney lands shots from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaffney lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Moo defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Hamish Gaffney has got the better of the ground game so far.
Moo tries to escape the position.
Gaffney connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Moo to escape the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gaffney lands strikes to the head.
Gaffney is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Moo is really stuck here.
Moo tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hamish Gaffney showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Moo shoots in but Gaffney avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Moo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gaffney paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gaffney defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Moo.
Moo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikey Moo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gaffney goes for a double leg but Moo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Moo continues to drive forward.
Moo takes a kick to the side of the head.
Mikey Moo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gaffney fails to land with a series of punches.
Gaffney throws a right hand that Moo ducks under and follows up with a left that Moo also avoids with ease.
Moo has a takedown stuffed.
And Gaffney tries to counter it with a takedown but Moo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gaffney did well to prevent Moo getting side control.
Gaffney tries to roll over but Moo keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaffney trying to hold on to Moo's head to control him but Moo postures up.
Moo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Moo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gaffney moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gaffney wants to sweep but no luck.
Moo looking to pass the guard.
Moo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gaffney works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Moo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gaffney manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Moo has Gaffney in his guard.
Gaffney loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gaffney being controlled here momentarily.
Moo is looking for a triangle but Gaffney pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaffney is looking to work some ground and pound but Moo has wrist control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gaffney's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gaffney has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gaffney looking to pass the guard.
Gaffney scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Moo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gaffney trying to control but Moo is working from the bottom.
Moo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Moo looking for a sweep. Not yet Moo, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gaffney trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Moo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Moo pulls Gaffney in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gaffney looks to land a left hand but Moo moved out of range nicely.
Gaffney keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice takedown defense from Moo. No joy for Gaffney on that attempt.
Moo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Moo is looking for a kimura but Gaffney is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Moo to get the leverage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gaffney is looking for a sweep. Moo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Moo wants to work for an arm triangle but Gaffney is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mikey Moo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hamish Gaffney is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Moo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gaffney is just riding it out for now. Moo eventually gives up the hold.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hamish Gaffney.
Well Gaffney has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hamish Gaffney!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kaice Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Dapalong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dapalong comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Du Hast by Rammstein kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kaice Gunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vincent Dapalong!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Ben Watson and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunn fails with a takedown attempt.
Gunn throws an off balance right hand
letting Dapalong counter with a right hand.
It looks like Kaice Gunn has been cut.
Gunn throws a low kick but Dapalong moves out of range easily.
Dapalong looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gunn lands a jab to the head.
Gunn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dapalong moves away.
Dapalong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gunn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dapalong changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gunn lands with a slapping head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dapalong throws a hook but Gunn blocks it.
Gunn throws a quick counter head kick but Dapalong was just out of range.
Gunn shoots in for a double leg but Dapalong sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dapalong scores with the left hand. Gunn knows he should have avoided that one.
Gunn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dapalong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dapalong connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gunn. Gunn circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gunn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dapalong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gunn slips a straight right by Dapalong.
Dapalong lands with an uppercut that bounces Gunn off the cage and back into range.
Dapalong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vincent Dapalong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dapalong connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gunn's hands.
Gunn is rocked!
Gunn slips under a jab.
Gunn has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Sydney Fight Team in the buildup to the fight.
Gunn dives in and grabs Dapalong's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dapalong pushes down on Gunn's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaice Gunn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gunn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dapalong pinned against the cage. Dapalong gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dapalong scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dapalong lunges at Gunn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gunn's hand.
Kaice Gunn's cut is getting worse.
Gunn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dapalong might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gunn manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dapalong on his heels. He'll look to pass Dapalong's guard now, I'm sure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gunn wants to control from the top but Dapalong keeps moving.
Gunn's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dapalong has control of Gunn's left arm, preventing Gunn from doing any damage.
Gunn slips nicely into half guard.
Gunn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Dapalong is not content to let Gunn control the position.
Gunn takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dapalong manages to get to full guard.
Gunn stays in close to Dapalong's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn trying to control but Dapalong is working from the bottom.
Gunn connects with a couple of short punches.
Gunn lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dapalong pulls Gunn in to control the position.
Gunn 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.
Dapalong is trying to keep Gunn in close.
Gunn lands a couple of digs.
Gunn wants to control from the top but Dapalong keeps moving.
Dapalong wants to sweep but no luck.
Gunn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dapalong is trying to keep Gunn in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunn throwing strikes but missing.
Dapalong is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dapalong is adopting a defensive guard.
Gunn is looking to work some ground and pound but Dapalong has wrist control.
Dapalong wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kaice Gunn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dapalong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gunn was well out of range. Poor timing from Dapalong.
Good exchange - Dapalong coming out on top.
Dapalong's corner calls for a 1-2. Dapalong obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dapalong blocks the body kick.
Dapalong scores with a nice strike.
Dapalong on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Dapalong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kaice Gunn's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A left lands for Dapalong.
Dapalong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gunn was well out of range. Poor timing from Dapalong.
Vincent Dapalong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gunn gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gunn closes the distance and pushes Dapalong back into the cage.
Gunn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gunn is looking for a takedown.
Gunn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gunn moves away from the strike by Dapalong.
Dapalong keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dapalong missing with a left hand there. Gunn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunn is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dapalong swats away the attempt to clinch by Gunn.
Gunn throws a low kick but Dapalong moves out of range easily.
Dapalong changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gunn closes the distance but Dapalong moves to the side
and Dapalong counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn darts in and clinches Dapalong up against the cage.
Gunn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dapalong.
Dapalong tries a body shot but Gunn blocks it.
Dapalong can't break the clinch.
Dapalong blocks the elbow strike.
Dapalong lands an uppercut.
Gunn breaks the clinch.
Gunn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gunn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gunn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dapalong as he avoids it easily.
Dapalong throws a lazy uppercut
and Gunn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slow jab from Dapalong misses its intended target.
Gunn fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaice Gunn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dapalong connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Oh Gunn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kaice Gunn's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Gunn throws a sloppy head kick and Dapalong moves out of range easily.
Gunn seems to have got his legs back now.
Dapalong blocks a head kick by Gunn.
Gunn takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dapalong connects with a nice looking jab.
Dapalong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dapalong drops Gunn with a straight right hand, right on the button! Dapalong follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vincent Dapalong!
Our winner, Vincent Dapalong, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Max Mega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janek Kochanowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mega comes to the cage accompanied by Black and Yellow. Kochanowski has chosen Sting Of The Bumblebee as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Janek Kochanowski is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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165 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Max Mega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 38 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Janek Kochanowski!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Topper Green and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mega lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kochanowski circles away quickly and effectively.
Mega uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kochanowski.
Kochanowski darts in and clinches Mega up against the cage.
Kochanowski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mega's elbow.
Kochanowski lands a nice knee to the body.
Kochanowski keeps control of Mega as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mega blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kochanowski stops a takedown attempt from Mega.
Mega is breathing heavily.
Mega takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Max Mega has been cut.
Kochanowski taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mega working aggressively here.
A short left from Kochanowski.
Kochanowski tries a body shot but Mega blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mega is trying to force a seperation but Kochanowski has the dominant position.
Kochanowski breaks the clinch.
Kochanowski lands with a nice body kick.
Kochanowski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mega avoids the body shot from Kochanowski.
Kochanowski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kochanowski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mega circles away quickly and effectively.
Kochanowski misses with a wild body shot.
Mega keeps the fight on the outside.
Mega takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Mega gets tackled into the cage by Kochanowski. Kochanowski maintains the clinch.
Kochanowski leaning against his opponent.
Kochanowski putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mega in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kochanowski lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Good body shot from Kochanowski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mega stalling in the clinch.
Mega blocks a body shot from Kochanowski.
Kochanowski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kochanowski breaks from the clinch.
Mega throws a body punch but Kochanowski moves out of range.
Kochanowski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kochanowski lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kochanowski cracks Mega with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kochanowski's corner calls for a 1-2. Kochanowski obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kochanowski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kochanowski smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kochanowski tries to close the distance and clinch but Mega swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mega just misses with a punch to the body.
Kochanowski wants to counter with a clinch but Mega pushes him away.
Mega takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kochanowski.
Mega sizes up Kochanowski with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mega changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kochanowski tries to avoid it but Mega manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kochanowski to the ground. Kochanowski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mega throws a combination that misses
and Kochanowski counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kochanowski has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kochanowski.
Kochanowski breaks the clinch.
Kochanowski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kochanowski lands a head shot.
Mega takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kochanowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kochanowski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kochanowski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mega has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kochanowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kochanowski scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mega in his tracks.
Mega stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kochanowski.
Mega fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kochanowski manages to avoid it.
Mega will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Mega. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kochanowski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kochanowski cracks Mega with an open hand slap.
Some wild striking there from Kochanowski.
Kochanowski misses with a wild combination.
Mega sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Mega lands a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Janek Kochanowski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Max Mega's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kochanowski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mega.
Mega misses with a looping right.
Kochanowski thumps Mega with a low kick.
Kochanowski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Max Mega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mega lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mega takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mega slips under a jab.
Mega keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kochanowski.
Kochanowski drives through and clinches with Mega against the cage.
Mega managing to block the knees to the body from Kochanowski.
Kochanowski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kochanowski lands a good knee to the midsection. Mega won't want to take too many of those.
Kochanowski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kochanowski presses Mega against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kochanowski has Mega pushed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kochanowski lands a nice knee to the body.
Kochanowski lands a right hand.
Kochanowski lands a nice shot to the body.
Kochanowski pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kochanowski taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kochanowski creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mega's defenses.
Kochanowski pushes Mega back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mega.
Kochanowski can't find room to land a body shot as Mega controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kochanowski obliges.
Kochanowski lands a knee to the body.
Kochanowski can't find room to land a body shot as Mega controls the action.
Kochanowski is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kochanowski unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mega lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kochanowski taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kochanowski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kochanowski staying out of range there.
Max Mega is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kochanowski throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kochanowski moves into the clinch.
Mega takes an elbow to the temple.
Kochanowski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kochanowski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Janek Kochanowski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kochanowski drives through and clinches with Mega against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kochanowski.
A short left from Kochanowski.
Kochanowski slows down the pace here.
Kochanowski lands a body punch in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kochanowski.
Kochanowski lands a good knee to the midsection. Mega won't want to take too many of those.
Kochanowski works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice elbow from Kochanowski.
Kochanowski landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kochanowski tries a body shot but Mega blocks it.
Kochanowski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mega.
Janek Kochanowski seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kochanowski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Kochanowski.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kochanowski.
Kochanowski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kochanowski has closed the distance and engaged Mega in a clinch.
Kochanowski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mega takes a swing at Kochanowski's ribcage but misses.
Kochanowski is looking to slow Mega down with leg kicks.
Kochanowski throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kochanowski clobbers Mega with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kochanowski throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mega's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Janek Kochanowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Max Mega's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Kochanowski moves in looking to clinch but Mega pushes him off.
Mega attempts a counter takedown but Kochanowski avoids it well and moves away.
Kochanowski swinging wildly here.
A punch lands to the side of Mega 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kochanowski clinches with his opponent.
Kochanowski breaks the clinch.
Mega fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kochanowski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mega paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kochanowski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kochanowski throws a body shot but no joy.
Mega dodges the punch combination from Kochanowski.
Mega tries to counter with a takedown but Kochanowski is quick to defend against it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kochanowski lands a jab-cross combination.
Kochanowski wants to clinch up but Mega keeps it at a distance.
Mega throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kochanowski.
Mega looks to throw the jab but Kochanowski is out of range.
Kochanowski connects with an inside leg kick.
Mega gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mega takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mega closes the distance and clinches up with Kochanowski, looking for a takedown. Mega pushes Kochanowski against the cage but Kochanowski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Kochanowski.
Mega ducks under a wild hook from Kochanowski.
Kochanowski doesn't manage to clinch there - Mega circles away.
Mega takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mega takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A combination from Mega does no damage.
Kochanowski follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Mega uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kochanowski.
Kochanowski tries to clinch there but Mega circles away.
Mega gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kochanowski.
Kochanowski thuds his shin into the meat of Mega's side.
Kochanowski lands a slapping body shot.
Mega avoids the body shot from Kochanowski.
Kochanowski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mega feinted with a counter takedown.
Kochanowski pushes Mega away with a front kick.
Kochanowski connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mega's hands.
Kochanowski connects with an inside leg kick.
Mega is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kochanowski stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kochanowski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kochanowski fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kochanowski looks to land a combination. Mega sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kochanowski tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mega counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kochanowski holds on and takes a little breather.
Mega throws a strike but Kochanowski rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mega has momentary wrist control but Kochanowski slips an elbow through the middle.
Mega is looking to stand up but Kochanowski isn't so interested in that idea.
Kochanowski trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mega's guard.
Kochanowski passes Mega's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Janek Kochanowski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kochanowski controlling the action here.
Mega on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kochanowski is keen to just control but Mega is a slippery customer.
Max Mega has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mega scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Kochanowski manages to mount him!
Kochanowski controlling the pace for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kochanowski's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Mega wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Janek Kochanowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kochanowski has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Janek Kochanowski!
Janek Kochanowski really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that V-Mask Clothing (10%) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johann Kessler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Smiles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smiles is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Iron Maiden- Ghostface Killah. Alex Smiles told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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179 lbs
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161 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johann Kessler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Alex Smiles!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Francis DeMontford and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smiles will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smiles tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice uppercut lands for Kessler. That snapped Smiles's head back.
Kessler moves out of range of the strikes.
Kessler misses with a head kick.
Smiles jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kessler.
Smiles scores with a shot to the body.
Kessler will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kessler closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Smiles lands with a shot to the body.
Smiles throws a series of punches but Kessler avoids them all with ease.
Smiles throws a hook to the side of Kessler's head but Kessler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kessler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smiles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smiles lands with a nice combination. Kessler backs away looking to recover.
Kessler misses with a straight left.
Kessler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smiles was well out of range. Poor timing from Kessler.
Alex Smiles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smiles misses with a double jab.
Kessler fires out a quick counter leg kick but Smiles just manages to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Kessler. Beautiful body shot.
Kessler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kessler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smiles misses with a two punch combination.
Smiles swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Kessler to counter with a crisp jab.
Smiles fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kessler looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kessler lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kessler lands the left hand.
Smiles slips under a jab from Kessler.
Smiles takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kessler decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kessler missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kessler thows a huge punch but Smiles dodges it nicely.
Kessler not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kessler prevents Smiles from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kessler not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kessler not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kessler thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smiles's head.
Kessler is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kessler not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kessler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kessler working over Smiles with some ground and pound. Smiles looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Smiles avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kessler.
Kessler not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Kessler.
Kessler thows a huge punch but Smiles dodges it nicely.
Kessler not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smiles tries to kick Kessler off but Kessler keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kessler missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kessler wants to control but Smiles is keeping him busy.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Smiles scores with a punch to the head.
Kessler closes the distance and pushes Smiles back into the cage.
Kessler stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kessler landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kessler with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Kessler.
Kessler struggles to land a body shot inside as Smiles controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kessler lands a left hand.
Kessler utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kessler scores with a shot to the side of Smiles's 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!
Kessler has Smiles pressed against the cage, preventing Smiles from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Smiles is trying to pull guard but Kessler has him pressed against the cage.
Kessler is struggling to control the position.
Kessler lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smiles backwards.
Smiles has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kessler seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Smiles can turn it around.
Kessler scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Kessler on the inside.
Kessler tries to work over Smiles's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Kessler on the inside.
Kessler gets underhooks to prevent Smiles's takedown attempt.
Kessler lands with a right to the head.
Kessler landing knees to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johann Kessler dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Smiles misses with the combination.
Kessler takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kessler throws a looping overhand right but Smiles ducks down to avoid it.
Smiles looks to land a right hand but Kessler moved out of range.
Smiles misses with a combination
and Kessler counters with a solid body kick.
Alex Smiles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smiles misses with a hook. Kessler ducked under it nicely.
Smiles lands with a shot to the body.
Kessler throws a sloppy head kick and Smiles moves out of range easily.
Kessler tries to land a leg kick but Smiles saw it coming and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smiles avoids the head kick by Kessler.
Smiles fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kessler does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kessler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smiles can do to turn this around?
Smiles changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smiles throws a shot from downtown. Kessler moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kessler lands with a shot to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kessler.
Kessler shoots in looking for a takedown. Smiles tries to sprawl out of it but Kessler keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smiles manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kessler takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Smiles has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kessler.
Smiles misses with a few strikes there.
Alex Smiles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smiles will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smiles scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Smiles throws a shot from downtown. Kessler moves away and avoids it.
Kessler throws a hook but Smiles avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smiles moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smiles takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kessler lands a jab to the head.
Kessler dodges the punch combination from Smiles.
Kessler does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kessler scores with a shot to the body.
Kessler throws a quick inside leg kick.
Smiles just misses with a punch to the body.
Kessler takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A punch combination from Smiles misses.
Smiles jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kessler avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kessler feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Smiles's calf.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kessler fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smiles.
Kessler scores with a head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kessler.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smiles. Kessler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kessler throws a shot to the body.
Smiles misses with a looping left.
Kessler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smiles throws out the jab.
Kessler lands a nice looking body shot.
Kessler takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kessler lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Smiles lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smiles is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kessler.
Kessler gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smiles breaks from the clinch.
Kessler scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smiles doesn't seem bothered though.
A combination from Smiles does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kessler lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smiles's sensitive parts.
Smiles lands with a nice combination. Kessler backs away looking to recover.
Smiles has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kessler.
Kessler lands a head kick!
Smiles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kessler.
Smiles avoids the body shot from Kessler.
Kessler throws a body punch but Smiles moves out of range.
Smiles keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kessler scores with a punch to the head.
No joy there for Smiles, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kessler thinks about countering with a body kick.
Smiles takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Smiles connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kessler's hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smiles blocks a leg kick.
Kessler avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kessler throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alex Smiles will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kessler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smiles.
Kessler misses with a leg kick.
Kessler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kessler throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kessler scoring well with a low kick there.
Smiles fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kessler fires out a quick counter leg kick but Smiles just manages to avoid it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kessler.
Smiles's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Smiles's corner calls for a 1-2. Smiles obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kessler lands a really nice looking cross but Smiles seems unphased.
Kessler dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smiles. That did some damage!
Smiles looks to score with a jab to the body but Kessler is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Kessler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smiles misses with a two punch combination.
Kessler pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Smiles takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smiles uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kessler.
Smiles blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kessler moves away from the strike by Smiles.
Smiles slips a straight right by Kessler.
Alex Smiles seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheers as Kessler lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smiles doesn't seem phased though.
Smiles lands with a shot to the body.
Smiles misses with a straight right.
Smiles misses with an uppercut.
Smiles throws a shot from downtown. Kessler moves away and avoids it.
Smiles scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kessler lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A combination from Smiles does no damage.
Smiles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kessler.
Smiles throws a hook to the side of Kessler's head but Kessler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smiles misses the body punch
and Kessler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smiles takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Smiles takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smiles uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kessler.
Smiles is looking for the big counter here.
Smiles takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Smiles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smiles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kessler moves away.
Kessler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smiles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kessler.
It looks like Kessler has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Kessler thows a body kick. Smiles tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kessler, as that shot connected.
Kessler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smiles comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smiles has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kessler lands a nice looking body kick.
Smiles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kessler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice side step and Smiles releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
No joy there for Smiles, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smiles swings for the body but Kessler moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smiles takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Smiles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smiles lands a two punch combo.
Smiles will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smiles takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kessler throws a head kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smiles. Kessler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smiles misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kessler tries a head kick but it misses.
Kessler lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smiles's sensitive parts.
Kessler tries a low kick but Smiles avoids it.
Kessler dives in for a single leg takedown but Smiles sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Smiles takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Smiles stalks Kessler and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kessler's face. Kessler staggers backwards, shaken.
Kessler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smiles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smiles is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kessler rather than just go for the knockout.
Smiles looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smiles waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kessler.
Smiles has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kessler.
Kessler looking to score a takedown here. Smiles is defending well but Kessler drives through and ends up in Smiles's guard.
Smiles is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kessler is controlling him.
Kessler throws a big right hand that misses.
Kessler prevents Smiles from getting back to his feet.
Smiles utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kessler throwing strikes from guard but Smiles blocks nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johann Kessler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kessler 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johann Kessler!
A very excited looking Johann Kessler 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Iqbal Al Mamood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Todd Flanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Al Mamood's entrance music is Mamute Pequenino. A fine choice. Flanders is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Jaw of Glass - Blondie. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Iqbal Al Mamood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Todd Flanders!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Steve Erwin and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Flanders darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Al Mamood checks a low kick from Flanders.
Flanders is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Al Mamood lands with a nice body punch.
Flanders tries to clinch up but Al Mamood circles away and keeps his distance.
Al Mamood stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Flanders takes one on the button.
Flanders does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Flanders looks for the body kick but Al Mamood saw that one coming.
Flanders gets caught napping as Al Mamood dives in and scores a takedown. Flanders manages to retain guard.
Flanders is rocked!
Al Mamood working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Flanders's head.
Flanders is still in real trouble! Can Al Mamood finish him?
Al Mamood loads up on a big left hand. Flanders felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Al Mamood looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Flanders can't hide his disappointment, as Al Mamood celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iqbal Al Mamood!
Iqbal Al Mamood took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'BFT is the greatest org in the world and I hope to retire here one day! Not yet though...'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hermio Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Bandridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bandridge comes into a darkened arena with his song building. 6 pack of beer- Hank 3 kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hermio Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brad Bandridge!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Francis DeMontford and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bandridge misses with a straight right.
Junior shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bandridge's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Junior gets to his feet - Bandridge follows without any prompting.
Hermio Junior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Junior tries to clinch up.
Junior ducks under a wild hook from Bandridge.
Bandridge swings for the body but Junior moves out of range.
Junior slips under a jab.
A lazy left from Bandridge finds it's target.
Bandridge lands a jab to the nose.
Bandridge will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Junior fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bandridge tries to sprawl but Junior drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Junior tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Bandridge.
Bandridge makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bandridge.
Bandridge bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Junior's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Junior manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Bandridge is trying to force a seperation but Junior has the dominant position.
Bandridge prevents a body shot from Junior.
Junior keeps control of Bandridge as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Junior can't find room to land a body shot as Bandridge controls the action.
Bandridge blocks a body shot from Junior.
Junior struggles to land a body shot inside as Bandridge controls his hands.
I was talking to Junior's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Junior tries to work over Bandridge's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Junior breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bandridge throws a hook to the side of Junior's head but Junior sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Junior on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Junior.
Bandridge keeps the fight on the outside.
Bandridge tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Junior was well out of range. Poor timing from Bandridge.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short body shot lands from Junior as the two fighters clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior breaks from the clinch.
Junior closes the distance and clinches.
Junior lands a body punch.
Bandridge's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Junior misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bandridge tries to break the clinch but Junior is controlling the position.
A left hand lands to the body for Junior.
Junior escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bandridge looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Junior has managed to clinch.
Junior lands a shot to the body.
Junior tries to throw a body punch but Bandridge avoids it by throwing Junior back against the cage.
Bandridge letting Junior take a breather here.
Junior lands a shot to the body.
Bandridge looks winded!
Bandridge looking to slow down the pace here.
Junior is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bandridge can't find room to land a body shot as Junior controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Junior.
Junior is leaning against Bandridge and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Junior lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bandridge or not.
Junior's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Junior changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bandridge tries to avoid it but Junior manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bandridge to the ground. Bandridge escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Junior changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bandridge tries to avoid it but Junior manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bandridge to the ground. Bandridge escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A little jabbing left from Bandridge on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hermio Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Junior gets a clinch.
Junior misses with a body punch.
Junior breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Junior tries for a takedown but Bandridge sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Junior closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bandridge circles away.
Bandridge walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Junior moves in looking to clinch but Bandridge pushes him off.
Brad Bandridge is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Junior tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bandridge paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bandridge lands a jab to the head.
Junior fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bandridge, pushing him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bandridge misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junior's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Junior looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Junior shoots in looking for a takedown. Bandridge tries to sprawl out of it but Junior keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bandridge manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bandridge misses with a double jab.
Junior throwing a counter right hand but Bandridge manages to avoid it.
Bandridge misses with a hook.
Junior goes for a double leg but Bandridge avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bandridge continues to drive forward.
As Junior backs off Bandridge throws a huge counter combo but Junior manages to avoid it all.
Bandridge lands with an uppercut that bounces Junior off the cage and back into range.
Bandridge's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bandridge duly obliges.
Junior throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Junior wants to clinch up but Bandridge keeps it at a distance.
A little jabbing left from Bandridge on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bandridge fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Junior tries to clinch up.
Bandridge rushes Junior with punches - Junior moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Junior goes down! Bandridge follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brad Bandridge!
Post fight, an emotional Brad Bandridge said 'It's Bandytime baby'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Guilherme Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Bronson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Alves might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Guerreiro by Curumin. Bronson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Death to the apple gerls. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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35
171 lbs
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183 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Guilherme Alves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Charles Bronson!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, John Mangel and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves throws a leg kick which misses Bronson's front leg but catches the back leg as Bronson tries to avoid it.
Bronson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alves.
Alves throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Bronson to counter with a crisp jab.
Alves throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Alves fails with a takedown attempt.
Alves throws a wild body kick that Bronson sees coming a mile off.
Bronson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alves sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bronson connects with a single shot there.
Alves throws a leg kick but Bronson moved away.
A shot to the liver by Alves. Beautiful body shot.
Alves is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson with a jab.
Bronson throws a body punch but Alves moves out of range.
Alves looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bronson tries a head kick but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Bronson does it's job there.
Alves is rocked!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Alves, right into the meat.
Bronson scores with a decent looking hook.
Oh Alves is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves is aggressively charging in as Bronson backs up avoiding any damage. Bronson tosses out a jab and Alves runs right into it face first! Alves is out cold! Bronson dropped down on all fours and is barking in Alves's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Charles Bronson!
Charles Bronson made sure to mention his sponsor, Tokyo United Fightwear in his post fight interview.
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