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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Simeon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Bungy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Simeon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bill Bungy!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Topper Green and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simeon moves in looking to clinch but Bungy pushes him off.
Bungy is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Simeon darts in trying to clinch
and Bungy counters with a series of strikes. Simeon will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bungy lands a jab-cross combination.
Bungy throws a head kick that misses.
Bungy looks winded!
Bungy looks to land a combination. Simeon sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bungy stuffs the takedown.
Simeon lands a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simeon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bungy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bungy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Simeon misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simeon tries to clinch up.
Bungy throws a counter combo.
Simeon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bungy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Simeon moves into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bungy misses with a body punch.
Simeon tries to pull guard but Bungy won't allow it.
Simeon tries to pull guard but Bungy holds him up against the cage and eventually Simeon drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Simeon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simeon is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Simeon manages to break the clinch.
Simeon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bungy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Simeon closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bungy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Simeon keeps Bungy at a distance using the push kick.
Simeon throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bungy tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Simeon is in Bungy's guard.
Simeon trying to control but Bungy is working from the bottom.
Simeon decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bungy, up you get!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simeon throws a right hand that Bungy ducks under and follows up with a left that Bungy also avoids with ease.
Simeon wants to clinch.
Bungy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bungy throws a head kick that misses.
Simeon lands with a hook. Bungy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bungy slaps away a takedown attempt from Simeon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bungy circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bungy counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Simeon is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Simeon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bungy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Simeon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bungy defends it nicely.
Bungy gets caught flat footed, as Simeon shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that James Simeon will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bungy fails to land with a series of punches.
Simeon takes the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bungy throws an elbow but misses.
Simeon manages to break the clinch.
Simeon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Simeon drives through with a takedown into Bungy's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simeon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bungy is breathing heavily.
Simeon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Simeon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Simeon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simeon trying to control but Bungy is working from the bottom.
Simeon working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bungy's head.
Simeon is pushing down on Bungy's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bungy is fighting to maintain full guard but Simeon has managed to sneak the leg through.
Simeon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Simeon is trying to control the action in half guard but Bungy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Simeon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Simeon wants to take a breather but Bungy is having none of it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Simeon connects with a leg kick. Bungy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Simeon shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bungy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Simeon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Simeon with a nice head shot there.
Bungy is working an open guard so Simeon takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Simeon takes the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simeon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Simeon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Simeon fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Simeon.
Simeon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Simeon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simeon shoots in but no luck this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bungy throws a one two combo.
Simeon doesn't manage to clinch there - Bungy circles away.
Simeon manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bungy on his heels. He'll look to pass Bungy's guard now, I'm sure.
Simeon wants to control from the top but Bungy keeps moving.
Simeon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bungy can do to turn this around?
Simeon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bungy's guard.
Simeon wants to pass to mount but Bungy is defending the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simeon prevents Bungy from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Simeon dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Simeon shoots in for a double leg but Bungy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bungy lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Simeon bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bungy seems a little lost for a moment, as Simeon dominates the positioning.
Simeon stands up and beckons Bungy to his feet.
Simeon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bungy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bungy gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Simeon to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simeon is looking to work some ground and pound but Bungy has wrist control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simeon trying to control the position from guard on top but Bungy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simeon gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Simeon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Simeon drives through with a takedown into Bungy's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Simeon wants to control from the top but Bungy keeps moving.
Simeon with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simeon trying to control but Bungy is working from the bottom.
Simeon advances to half guard.
Bungy is refusing to be controlled, as Simeon sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simeon thows a huge punch but Bungy dodges it nicely.
Bungy wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simeon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Simeon manages to break the clinch.
Simeon wants to clinch up but Bungy keeps it at a distance.
Simeon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bungy defends it nicely.
Simeon moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simeon looking to stall.
Simeon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bungy is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Simeon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simeon is trying to stall.
Simeon jumps guard but Bungy stands there with Simeon around his waist. Simeon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bill Bungy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James Simeon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simeon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Simeon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Simeon, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Simeon!
A very excited looking James Simeon 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reggie Marlow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darren Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reggie Marlow had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Reggie Marlow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Darren Martin!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Skip Squint and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Marlow on his heels. He'll look to pass Marlow's guard now, I'm sure.
Martin wants to control from the top but Marlow keeps moving.
Marlow definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Martin drops back, looking for a kneebar! Marlow looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Marlow looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Marlow!
Martin is trying to control Marlow's posture but Marlow avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin is trying to buck Marlow off.
Marlow tries for a kimura but Martin is defending well.
Martin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Marlow. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marlow working away.
Marlow thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Marlow wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Martin, who protects the arm well.
Martin is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Marlow asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Marlow tries for a kimura but Martin is defending well.
Marlow trying to control the action but Martin is working from the bottom.
Marlow is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Martin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Marlow tries for a kimura but Martin is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Marlow is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Martin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Martin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Marlow's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Martin is not content to let Marlow control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Marlow is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Martin!
Marlow jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Martin is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Martin and Marlow has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Marlow wants to control but Martin is keeping him busy.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
You can see the frustration on Martin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Martin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marlow thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reggie Marlow dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Marlow misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Darren Martin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marlow throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Martin blocks a head kick by Marlow.
Marlow throws a head kick but Martin moves out of range.
Marlow throws a head kick but Martin moves out of range.
Martin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Martin is defended easily by Marlow.
Nice takedown defense from Marlow. No joy for Martin on that attempt.
Marlow went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin shoots in for a double leg but Marlow sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Reggie Marlow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darren Martin.
Martin shoots in looking for a takedown. Marlow tries to sprawl out of it but Martin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Marlow manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Martin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Marlow sprawls well. Marlow wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Martin gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marlow throws a sloppy head kick
and Martin counters by clinching up.
Marlow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Martin can do to turn this around?
Marlow is looking to break free of the clinch but Martin has double underhooks.
Martin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Martin has Marlow pressed against the cage, preventing Marlow from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Martin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Marlow is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Marlow breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marlow keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Marlow throws a head kick but Martin moves out of range.
Marlow throws a head kick that Martin semi-blocks.
Marlow throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Martin is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marlow lands a nice looking body kick.
Martin swats away the attempt to clinch by Marlow.
Martin blocks a head kick by Marlow.
Martin wants to clinch up but Marlow keeps it at a distance.
Marlow tries a head kick but it misses.
Marlow throws a sloppy head kick and Martin moves out of range easily.
Marlow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Martin blocks a head kick by Marlow.
Martin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Marlow counters with a head 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!
Marlow throws a head kick that misses.
Marlow connects with a high kick.
Martin avoids the head kick by Marlow.
Reggie Marlow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marlow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Martin is looking for the big counter here.
Martin moves into the clinch.
Marlow is trying to force a seperation but Martin has the dominant position.
Marlow wants to get back to striking at distance but Martin won't allow it.
Martin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marlow throws a sloppy head kick and Martin moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Marlow.
Martin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Marlow leaves Martin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Martin shoots in looking for a takedown but Marlow manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Martin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marlow shoots in but Martin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Martin avoids the head kick by Marlow.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Marlow! Martin is out on his feet! Marlow rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Martin is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Martin is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reggie Marlow!
Reggie Marlow managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Arthur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benito Acero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arthur kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Darude - Sandstorm. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Arthur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Benito Acero!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Ben Watson and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Acero tries to keep at a distance but Arthur has taken the fight into the clinch.
Arthur throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Acero blocks it with crossed arms.
Arthur misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Acero - that landed with a thud.
Acero blocks an elbow strike.
Acero lands a nice knee to the body.
Arthur can't find room to land a body shot as Acero controls the action.
Acero stalling against the cage.
Acero on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Acero avoids a wild elbow strike from Arthur.
Arthur misses with a hook to the ribs.
Acero lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Arthur doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arthur has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Acero after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acero avoids a wild elbow strike from Arthur.
Acero is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Arthur fails to land.
Acero blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Arthur misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Acero.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acero has Arthur pushed against the cage.
Acero is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Acero crunches a lovely knee into Arthur's ribcage.
Arthur is breathing heavily.
Arthur takes a knee to the side of the body.
Acero told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Acero works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Acero has Arthur pressed against the cage.
Acero stalling in the clinch.
Arthur throws a knee to the head but misses.
Acero controlling the action here for a moment.
Acero scores a nice knee to the body.
Arthur throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Acero blocks it with crossed arms.
Acero scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arthur.
Acero just leaning against Arthur, taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Acero digs a right hand into Arthur's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Arthur's gas tank.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Acero obliges.
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!
Acero working Arthur over with knees to the body.
Acero lands a body shot.
Acero breaks the clinch.
Acero gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Acero manages to pull guard.
Acero working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Arthur doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Arthur manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Acero is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Arthur is controlling him.
Arthur will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Acero is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Arthur presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Acero presses Arthur against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Arthur throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arthur throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A body shot lands from Acero.
Acero lands a body punch in the clinch.
Arthur goes for a takedown in the clinch but Acero prevents it.
Acero lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Arthur.
Acero breaks from the clinch.
Acero misses with a takedown attempt - Arthur sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Acero tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Arthur paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Acero pushes Arthur up against the cage in a clinch.
Acero's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Acero clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Acero.
Acero's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Arthur fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Acero manages to avoid it.
Acero is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Arthur with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Acero has taken the fight to the clinch.
Acero takes a knee to the side of the body.
Arthur swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Acero is struggling to control the position.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Arthur drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Arthur. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arthur can't find room to land a body shot as Acero controls the action.
Arthur is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Acero is defending well for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arthur has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Acero after a bit of a struggle.
Acero leaning against his opponent.
Acero jumps guard and drags Arthur to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Arthur throwing strikes from guard but Acero blocks nicely.
Arthur really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Arthur drops back looking for a leg! Acero is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Acero manages to kick Arthur off! Arthur jumps back into Acero's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benito Acero dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Acero tries to close the distance and clinch up but Arthur swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Acero moves into the clinch.
Acero landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Acero cracks Arthur with a nice body shot.
A body shot lands from Acero.
Arthur with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Acero connects with a knee to the head.
Acero breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Acero moves into the clinch successfully.
Acero gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Arthur.
Arthur misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arthur wants a takedown.
Arthur tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Acero avoids it.
Arthur throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Acero is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Arthur missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Acero - that landed with a thud.
Acero blocking some punches.
Acero pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Acero looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Acero closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Acero.
Acero lands a body shot.
Acero stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Acero lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Acero scores with a hook to the body.
Acero tries to score a body lock takedown but Arthur shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Arthur is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Arthur. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Acero lands a nice elbow.
Acero comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Acero pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Acero moves into range and clinches up with Arthur.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Acero avoids a wild elbow strike from Arthur.
Arthur misses with a hook from the clinch.
Acero unloads a knee to the mid-section. Arthur lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Acero is leaning against Arthur and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Acero lands a shoulder strike.
Acero escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Acero pushes Arthur up against the cage in a clinch.
Acero has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Acero landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Acero is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Acero has clasped his hands together around Arthur's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Acero decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Acero moves into range and clinches up with Arthur.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acero lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A head punch on the inside from Arthur fails to land.
Acero wants to stall.
Acero's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Acero keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Acero moves into the clinch.
Acero taking a breather.
Acero leaning against his opponent.
Acero continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Acero is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Acero manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Acero lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Acero dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nice elbow from Acero.
It looks like James Arthur has been cut.
Arthur tries to land knees in the clinch but Acero avoids the damage to the body.
Acero blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Acero - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Acero is pushing Arthur up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Benito Acero.
Acero rushes Arthur and presses him up against the cage.
Knees to the body from Acero.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Acero's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A punch combination from Arthur misses.
Acero shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Benito Acero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arthur changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Acero tries to avoid it but Arthur manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Acero to the ground. Acero escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benito Acero showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on James Arthur's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Acero's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Arthur misses with a punch on the inside.
Arthur throws a knee to the head but misses.
Acero works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Arthur throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Acero.
Acero is stalling here.
Arthur misses with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Acero.
Acero lands a nice uppercut.
Arthur working aggressively here.
Acero blocks a body shot from Arthur.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Acero's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acero creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Arthur's defenses.
Acero dodges an elbow strike from Arthur.
Arthur goes for a takedown attempt but Acero pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Acero connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Arthur gets tackled into the cage by Acero. Acero maintains the clinch.
Acero is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Acero working Arthur over with knees to the body.
Acero pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Acero wants to clinch.
Acero clinches up with Arthur and pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Acero manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Acero wants to get back to his feet but Arthur is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Arthur drops back looking for a leg! Acero is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Acero manages to kick Arthur off! Arthur jumps back into Acero's guard.
Arthur looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arthur working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Arthur prevents Acero from getting back to his feet.
Arthur got a little sloppy there for a moment and Acero has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Arthur has managed to get both his arms back between Acero's legs - danger averted.
Acero really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Arthur. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Acero manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Acero pushes Arthur back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Acero landing knees to the body.
Arthur has a couple of punches blocked by Acero.
Acero is working Arthur over against the cage.
Arthur misses with an elbow over the top.
Acero lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Acero.
Arthur has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Acero after a bit of a struggle.
Acero lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Acero.
Arthur with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Acero breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Acero closes the distance and pushes Arthur back into the cage.
Acero has Arthur pushed against the cage.
Acero scores a nice knee to the body.
Acero drags the fight down to the ground.
Acero controlling Arthur's posture.
Benito Acero has got the better of the ground game so far.
Arthur has gone for a leg lock! Acero slips out almost immediately though and dives into Arthur's guard.
James Arthur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Acero preventing the sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benito Acero comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Acero 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benito Acero!
Our winner, Benito Acero, 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Kasperi Kahkonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edward Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stark has chosen Bungy's gunna tap!! as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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196 lbs
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197 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kasperi Kahkonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Edward Stark!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Donatello Bradman and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stark looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
As Stark looks to move away, Kahkonen throws a big counter combo bu Stark just gets out of the way.
Stark chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kahkonen can pounce on him.
Kahkonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stark.
Kahkonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stark.
Kahkonen throws a shot from downtown. Stark moves away and avoids it.
Stark tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kahkonen throws a chopping leg kick but Stark manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Stark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kahkonen manages to avoid it.
Kahkonen tried to counter with a leg kick but Stark avoided it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kahkonen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stark. Stark circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stark tries to clinch but Kahkonen moves out of range.
Kahkonen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kahkonen scores with a push kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Stark showed some decent athleticism there.
Stark looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kahkonen's coaches at The Million Dollar Performance Center have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Stark with the ground and pound but Kahkonen uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Stark working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stark throwing strikes but missing.
Stark is looking to work some ground and pound but Kahkonen has wrist control.
Stark wants to control from the top but Kahkonen keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stark trying to control the position from guard on top but Kahkonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stark passes into half guard.
Kahkonen is trying to stand up here but Stark is controlling him well.
Stark seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Stark thows a huge punch but Kahkonen dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kahkonen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Stark is keen to just control but Kahkonen is a slippery customer.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Stark shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kahkonen as he avoids it easily.
A head kick by Kahkonen misses
and Stark counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kahkonen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stark throws a strike but Kahkonen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kahkonen trying to control but Stark is working from the bottom.
Stark throwing short punches from the bottom.
Stark has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kahkonen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kahkonen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stark has his foot on Kahkonen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kahkonen works his way back into a safe position though.
Kahkonen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kahkonen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stark trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Edward Stark will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kahkonen throws a nice head kick!
Stark clinches with his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Kahkonen fails to land.
Stark with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kahkonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stark misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kahkonen scores with a shoulder strike.
Stark struggles to land a body shot inside as Kahkonen controls his hands.
Kahkonen presses Stark against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kahkonen lands with a short shot to the head.
Kahkonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Kahkonen.
Kahkonen is struggling to control the position.
Stark manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Stark tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahkonen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kahkonen throws a punch but it's blocked by Stark.
Stark's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stark stalling in the clinch but Kahkonen improves position.
Stark lands a right hand.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kahkonen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kahkonen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stark misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kahkonen lands a shoulder strike.
Kahkonen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stark.
Kahkonen scores with a shoulder strike.
Stark blocks a body shot from Kahkonen.
Stark tries to work over Kahkonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stark struggles to land a body shot inside as Kahkonen controls his hands.
Good body shot from Kahkonen.
Stark is breathing heavily.
Kahkonen is looking to control Stark's arms but Stark gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kahkonen has his back to the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahkonen pushes Stark back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stark misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kahkonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kahkonen breaks the clinch.
Stark needs to keep his hands up - Kahkonen had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A cross from Kahkonen lands.
Kahkonen looks to land a combination. Stark sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kahkonen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kasperi Kahkonen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stark looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kahkonen is fending him off so far but Stark persists. Nope, Kahkonen circles away and we're back to standing.
Kahkonen scores with a hook.
Kahkonen clinches up against the cage.
Stark avoids a wild elbow strike from Kahkonen.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kahkonen as Stark tries to tie him up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahkonen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stark has Kahkonen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kahkonen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nice body punch from Kahkonen.
Kahkonen is working Stark over against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kahkonen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stark throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kahkonen blocks it with crossed arms.
Kahkonen gets through Stark's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stark misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kahkonen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stark can do to turn this around?
Kahkonen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A cross from Kahkonen lands.
Kahkonen pushes Stark up against the cage in a clinch.
Kahkonen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stark backwards.
Kahkonen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kahkonen throws a sloppy head kick and Stark moves out of range easily.
Kahkonen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kahkonen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kahkonen cracks Stark with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Stark falls to his knees and Kahkonen doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kasperi Kahkonen!
Kasperi Kahkonen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dicky Fatton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Feta Kuli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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280 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dicky Fatton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Feta Kuli!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Ron Honeybunn and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fatton checks the leg kick.
Fatton throws out a powerful jab.
It looks like Feta Kuli has been cut.
Kuli slips a jab and a cross from Fatton.
Fatton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuli.
Fatton wants to land a leg kick but Kuli is out of range.
Fatton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuli throws an overhand right that lands on Fatton's shoulder, as Fatton tries to avoid the shot.
Fatton with a jab.
Fatton gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kuli counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuli tries to advance to mount but can't.
Check out the look on Kuli's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Fatton strikes from the bottom but Kuli takes advantage and advances to full mount!
Fatton is looking to improve his position but Kuli isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fatton is trying to reverse the position but instead Kuli has taken his back - oops!
Fatton's coaches at Fokai Academy have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fatton trying to control the hands but Kuli won't let him.
Kuli has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kuli wants to control but Fatton manages to buck him off and is now in Kuli's guard! Nice work there by Fatton!
Fatton slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Fatton tries to advance to mount but Kuli denies him.
Fatton cracks Kuli with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Fatton working the head with strikes.
Kuli takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The cut above Feta Kuli's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kuli is looking to regain half guard here but Fatton keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuli takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Feta Kuli's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Feta Kuli's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dicky Fatton!
As Dicky Fatton got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: 'Hello 000, ambulance for Tikalu please... H e just got knocked the F*** OUT!!!''.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boom Shot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leigh Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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215 lbs
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201 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Boom Shot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leigh Adams!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Ron Honeybunn and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams throws a low kick but Shot moves out of range easily.
Adams tries to bum rush Shot with a series of wild strikes but Shot uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shot has Adams up against the cage in a clinch.
Shot doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Adams is trying to break the clinch but Shot has him pressed against the cage.
Adams wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Adams trying to control the position but instead, Shot has worked for underhooks and has pushed Adams into the cage.
Adams looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Adams has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Adams blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shot softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams wants to break the clinch but can't.
Adams tries to circle away but Shot has him pinned against the cage.
Shot scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shot keeps control of Adams as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Shot lands a nice uppercut.
Shot misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shot working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Adams is trying to break the clinch but Shot has him pressed against the cage.
Shot tries to work over Adams's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Adams wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Adams wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shot has him pressed against the cage.
Adams prevents a body shot from Shot.
Our sources have told us that Shot has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Nice body punch from Shot - that landed with a thud.
Shot lands with a light punch inside.
Shot scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shot stalling in the clinch.
Adams working hard to break the clinch.
Adams is trying to push Shot away but Shot has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Shot lands a body shot in the clinch.
Adams wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Shot lands with a light punch inside.
Adams tries to break the clinch but Shot is controlling the position.
Shot misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shot dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Shot prevents Adams from breaking the clinch.
Shot lands with a left to the head.
A right hand to the body from Shot.
Shot tries to throw a body punch but Adams avoids it by throwing Shot back against the cage.
Shot works on Adams's body with a couple of short punches.
Adams has had enough of the clinch but Shot keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Adams's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Adams takes a shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shot lands a right hand that snaps the head of Adams backwards.
Shot lands with a left to the head.
Adams is looking to break free of the clinch but Shot has double underhooks.
A hook to the body from Shot.
Adams looks winded!
Shot manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Shot cracks Adams with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shot lands with a right to the head.
Adams blocks a body shot from Shot.
Shot lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shot lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shot lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shot lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Shot.
Adams avoiding damage as Shot throws knees to the body.
Shot is leaning against Adams and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Shot.
Shot lands a shot to the body.
Shot scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shot lands a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shot lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shot works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shot scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shot pushes Adams back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shot effectively controlling the action here.
Shot prevents Adams from breaking the clinch.
Shot lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shot keeps control of Adams as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Shot's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shot cracks Adams with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Adams looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Shot finish him?
Adams is rocked!
Shot throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Adams stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Adams is still on wobbly legs! Can Shot finish him?
Shot lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Boom Shot!
Boom Shot really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Voodoo Nutrition 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Khalid Albabba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Shelby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Albabba comes to the cage accompanied by DJ Snake - Get Low. Khalid Albabba had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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195 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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190 lbs
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Counter fighter
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Khalid Albabba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Shelby!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Ben Watson and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Albabba.
Albabba shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Some wild striking there from Shelby.
Albabba shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Albabba showed some decent athleticism there.
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.
Albabba is trying to control. Shelby wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shelby is pressing down on Albabba's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Shelby trying to keep a closed guard but Albabba is proving a slippery customer.
Shelby being controlled here, momentarily.
Shelby working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Albabba accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Albabba sitting in guard here, content to control.
Albabba looking to pass the guard.
Shelby trying to control the position.
Shelby looking to hit a scissor sweep but Albabba is one step ahead there.
Shelby seems keen to control Albabba's posture.
Albabba wants to control from the top but Shelby keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Albabba content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Albabba sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Albabba wants to control from the top but Shelby keeps moving.
Shelby is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Albabba slips under a jab.
Shelby misses with a body shot.
Shelby misses with a straight left.
Albabba shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Shelby is trying to defend but Albabba finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Albabba throws a strike but Shelby avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shelby keeping full guard, as Albabba tries to pass.
Albabba passes Shelby's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Shelby wants to improve his position but Albabba is controlling well.
Shelby slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Albabba landing some decent shots from guard.
Shelby looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shelby wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Albabba is now in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Albabba lands a nice short elbow.
Albabba looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Albabba trying to control from half guard but Shelby is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shelby moves into full guard.
Shelby looking to control.
Albabba trying to control but Shelby is working from the bottom.
Albabba wants to pass the guard but Shelby is keeping the position.
Shelby keeping moving, preventing Albabba from controlling successfully.
Albabba controlling from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Albabba trying to control but Shelby is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khalid Albabba dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Shelby leaves Albabba with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shelby takes a swing at Albabba's ribcage but misses.
Albabba changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Albabba shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Shelby manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Shelby working a defensive guard here.
Albabba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shelby swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albabba trying to control the position from guard on top but Shelby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shelby working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Albabba doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Shelby is tightening it up a little... Albabba has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Albabba reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Albabba taps out! Nice BJJ there by Shelby!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). John Shelby!
John Shelby was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
In defeat, Khalid Albabba stepped up to the mic, saying 'This night was yours Shelby... I guess we got to do this one more time?'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ron Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaspar Hauser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Green kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Battle Royal. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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192 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ron Green!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kaspar Hauser!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Donatello Bradman and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hauser moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Green throws a head kick that misses.
Green's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hauser under the eye.
Green lands a jab to the head.
Green misses with a straight left.
Hauser tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hauser has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Green lands with a hook. Hauser tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hauser moves out of range as Green strikes.
And Hauser tries to counter it with a takedown but Green pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hauser keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Green.
Hauser tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Green loads up on a big right hand but Hauser slips the punch.
Hauser with the counter takedown but Green avoids it easily.
Hauser misses with a looping left.
A shot to the body from Hauser misses
and Hauser takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab by Green.
Green looks to land a right hand but Hauser moved out of range.
Hauser with the counter takedown but Green avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Green.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hauser uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Green.
Hauser drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Green defends it well.
Jab by Green.
Green misses with a right hand
and Hauser counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Green!
Green tries to bench press Hauser off him but Hauser keeps the position.
Hauser is looking to take a break and control but Green is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hauser fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Hauser working the ground and pound but Green is defending the strikes.
Hauser trying to control the position but Green is working away.
Hauser tries to score with some ground and pound. Green controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hauser is trying to get an arm triangle but Green is defending well.
Hauser throws an elbow but Green slips to the side and avoids it well.
Green is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hauser has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Hauser creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Green is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Hauser scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Green to see if he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Hauser crashes against the mat.
Hauser wants to lay and pray for a moment but Green keeps working.
Hauser tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hauser is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Green is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hauser prevents Green from escaping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hauser is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Green has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hauser is trying to move to mount but Green reverses beautifully and ends up in Hauser's guard.
Green has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Hauser to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Green is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Hauser pulls down on the head and he's put Green to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kaspar Hauser!
Kaspar Hauser is the new middleweight champion!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Muh Texii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joshua Uso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uso has chosen Get Up as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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275 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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240 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Muh Texii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joshua Uso!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Ron Honeybunn and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uso scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Uso wants to free his trapped foot but Texii is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Texii is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Great Bash Heel, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Texii taking some punishment here, with Uso in his half guard.
Texii wants to control but Uso is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Texii avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Uso.
Uso wants to pass the guard but Texii is defending well.
Texii is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Texii wants to control but Uso is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Uso has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uso looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Uso wants to pass to mount but Texii is defending the position.
Texii tries to roll over but Uso keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Texii wants to control but Uso is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Uso throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Texii wants to get back to his feet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Uso is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Texii sees it coming and defends easily.
Uso passes to side control.
Uso in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Texii is looking to regain half guard here but Uso keeps moving and retains side control.
Texii throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Texii is not content to let Uso control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
You can see the frustration on Texii's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Texii tries to buck Uso off but Uso is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uso tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Uso has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Uso wants to control but Texii is keeping him busy.
Uso tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Uso has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Texii is trying to improve his position.
Texii takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Texii gets back to half guard.
Texii is trying to get back to full guard.
Uso is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Texii doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Uso.
Texii pushes Uso off looking to stand but Uso dives back in and keeps control.
Uso not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Texii is trying to stand back up but Uso is controlling him
Texii trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Uso scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Uso lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Texii moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Uso with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Texii keeping moving, preventing Uso from controlling successfully.
Uso stands up over Texii, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Texii is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Uso trying to control the position from guard on top but Texii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Texii looking to hit a scissor sweep but Uso is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joshua Uso dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Uso closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Joshua Uso has got the better of the ground game so far.
Texii is pushing Uso's head away, looking to escape. Uso manages to hold on to the position though.
Uso working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Texii is pushing Uso's head away, looking to escape. Uso manages to hold on to the position though.
Uso working the body and head with strikes.
Texii is rocked!
Texii taking a bit of punishment here - Uso scoring with strikes.
Oh Texii is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Uso in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Uso working the head and body with strikes.
Uso lands a strong strike to the head of Texii. That's dazed him! Uso looking to finish here. Texii is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Uso lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joshua Uso!
An out of breath and clearly excited Joshua Uso thanked Voodoo Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
The defeated Muh Texii had this to say: 'This was a fluke; I am the best...'.
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