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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Richie Yang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tristan Galahad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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185 lbs
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Brawler
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Richie Yang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tristan Galahad!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, John Mangel and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yang drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Galahad escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yang gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Yang showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Galahad can't keep his opponent in guard - Yang advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Galahad moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yang wants to pass the guard but Galahad is keeping the position.
Galahad looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Galahad avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Galahad manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Yang manages to get himself to full guard.
Galahad must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Yang throws his legs up looking for a submission but Galahad uses it to pass to side control.
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.
Yang tries to improve position but can't.
Galahad scores with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yang manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Yang looking for submissions off his back.
Galahad trying to control the action but Yang is working from the bottom.
Galahad controlling the pace.
Yang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yang looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yang looking for submissions off his back.
Yang is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yang tries to roll over but Galahad keeps him under control.
Ground and pound from Galahad.
Galahad is thwarting Yang's attempts to control the position.
Galahad wants to take a breather but Yang is having none of it.
Yang looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Galahad pushes past his half guard into mount!
Galahad tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Galahad has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Yang's face.
Galahad fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galahad lands a heavy elbow.
Galahad lands a heavy elbow.
Galahad looking to control but Yang is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Yang keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Galahad can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Yang is looking to escape.
Galahad lands with some strikes.
Galahad postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Yang looks a forlorn figure.
Galahad lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yang really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tristan Galahad dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Yang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Richie Yang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Yang is defended easily by Galahad.
Yang fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galahad with a poor takedown
and Yang counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yang stalling away here and it's allowed Galahad to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Galahad trying to strike off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galahad keeping full guard, as Yang tries to pass.
Yang content to stall in guard here.
Yang stops Galahad from standing up.
Galahad keeping full guard, as Yang tries to pass.
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.
Yang wants to control from the top but Galahad keeps moving.
Yang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Yang with a lazy takedown attempt
and Galahad counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richie Yang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yang is trying to improve his position.
Galahad is looking to take a break and control but Yang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galahad cracks Yang with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Yang is being controlled here.
Galahad lands a few punches from side control.
Yang tries to bench press Galahad off him but Galahad keeps the position.
Yang gets back to half guard.
Yang is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Galahad scores with a couple of nice shots.
Galahad seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Galahad wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yang keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yang looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Galahad working the head and body with strikes.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Galahad in particular looking to stall.
Yang is refusing to be controlled, as Galahad sits in half guard.
Yang has a hand on Galahad's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Galahad takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Yang wants to hold on but Galahad pushes him away.
Galahad controlling the pace for now.
Yang wants to control but Galahad is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tristan Galahad showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Yang tries for a takedown but Galahad circles away easily
so Galahad counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Galahad scoring with punches to the head and body.
Yang is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Galahad connects with a couple of short punches.
Yang is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Galahad is aware though and is defending well.
Yang being controlled here, momentarily.
Yang keeping moving, preventing Galahad from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Galahad is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Galahad wants to control from the top but Yang keeps moving.
Galahad tries to free his leg and advance position but Yang is retaining full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Galahad gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Yang counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Yang.
Galahad looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yang is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yang wants to control from the top but Galahad keeps moving.
Yang is really struggling to control Galahad but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Yang looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galahad is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Yang is pushing down on Galahad's leg trying to pass to half guard. Galahad is fighting to maintain full guard but Yang has managed to sneak the leg through.
Yang thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Yang darts in trying to clinch
and Galahad counters with a nice double leg into side control. Yang won't be happy with that.
Tristan Galahad has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galahad trying to control the position but Yang is working away.
Galahad is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Yang is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Galahad off and has taken his back!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yang is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Galahad is defending well though. Yang let's go of the attempt for now.
Yang working for the choke.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tristan Galahad comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Galahad 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tristan Galahad!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yogi Bear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iqbal Al Mamood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Al Mamood has chosen Mamute Pequenino as his entrance music. Yogi Bear has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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167 lbs
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163 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Yogi Bear!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Iqbal Al Mamood!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Donatello Bradman and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bear throws a looping overhand right but Al Mamood ducks down to avoid it.
Bear throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bear motions for Al Mamood to come forward. Bear throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bear throws a hook but Al Mamood blocks it.
Bear misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fighters circling - Bear throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yogi Bear seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al Mamood moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Mamood throws a body punch but Bear moves out of range.
Bear shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Al Mamood defends it nicely.
Bear slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Mamood slips under a jab.
Al Mamood shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bear makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bear throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Al Mamood slips a straight right by Bear.
Bear looks to land a combination but Al Mamood avoids it well.
Al Mamood takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's two 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.
Bear finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bear misses with a jab, cross combination.
Al Mamood ducks under a wild hook from Bear.
Nice uppercut lands for Bear. That snapped Al Mamood's head back.
Al Mamood tries for a takedown but Bear circles away easily
and Bear counters with a nice uppercut.
Bear scores with a decent looking hook.
Bear displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Al Mamood throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bear misses with a low kick.
Bear throws an overhand right that lands on Al Mamood's shoulder, as Al Mamood tries to avoid the shot.
Al Mamood misses with an uppercut. Bear saw that one coming.
Bear tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Mamood was well out of range. Poor timing from Bear.
Al Mamood gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bear cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yogi Bear has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iqbal Al Mamood.
Bear looks to throw the jab but Al Mamood is out of range.
Al Mamood misses with a double jab
and Bear counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Al Mamood thinking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Bear.
Bear will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bear.
Bear throws a hook but Al Mamood avoids it easily.
Bear misses with a straight left.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bear wants to land a leg kick but Al Mamood is out of range.
Al Mamood throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yogi Bear dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Al Mamood walks into a straight right hand from Bear.
Bear swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Al Mamood gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bear throws a hook but Al Mamood avoids it easily.
Bear uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Al Mamood.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Mamood has his takedown stuffed
and Al Mamood takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bear cracks Al Mamood with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Al Mamood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bear throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Al Mamood misses with a two punch combination.
Al Mamood misses with a takedown attempt - Bear sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bear connects with a single shot there.
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.
Bear wants to land a leg kick but Al Mamood is out of range.
Jab by Bear.
Bear loads up on a big right hand but Al Mamood slips the punch.
Bear lands a two punch combo.
Bear lands a jab.
Al Mamood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Al Mamood slips a jab and a cross from Bear.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bear misses the jab.
Bear misses with an uppercut.
Bear throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Al Mamood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bear will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Al Mamood avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bear connects with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Al Mamood has a takedown stuffed.
Yogi Bear has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iqbal Al Mamood.
Bear misses with a hook. Al Mamood ducked under it nicely.
Al Mamood has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bear finds it's way round the side to connect with Al Mamood's head.
Bear misses with an uppercut. Al Mamood saw that one coming.
Bear will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bear misses the body punch
and Al Mamood counters with a left to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Al Mamood checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yogi Bear dominated that second round.
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!
A jab from Bear finds it's way through Al Mamood's defenses.
Al Mamood misses the shot to the body.
Bear misses with a double jab.
Bear lands an overhand right.
Bear throws an overhand right that lands on Al Mamood's shoulder, as Al Mamood tries to avoid the shot.
Bear lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bear throws a jab but it's blocked by Al Mamood.
Al Mamood misses with a takedown
and Bear makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Mamood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some wild striking there from Bear.
Al Mamood is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bear rather than just go for the knockout.
A jab lands there for Bear.
Bear throws a jab but it's blocked by Al Mamood.
Bear lands with a good body shot.
Bear throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bear throws a jab when Al Mamood was well out of range.
Al Mamood takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Yogi Bear is winning the standup battle so far.
Al Mamood misses with a wild body shot.
A shot to the body from Al Mamood misses
enabling Bear to counter with a crisp jab.
Bear will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bear throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bear looks to land a combination but Al Mamood avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bear throws a combination that misses
and Al Mamood counters with a takedown into side control.
Bear sneaks back into half guard.
Al Mamood wants to free his trapped foot but Bear is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Al Mamood keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Al Mamood is keen to just control but Bear is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Mamood not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Al Mamood thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bear wants to get back to full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Al Mamood ducks under a wild hook from Bear.
Al Mamood avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bear keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Al Mamood.
Al Mamood misses with a double jab
and Bear connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Yogi Bear.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bear, 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yogi Bear!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Josiah Scurlock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikail Barasshole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mikail Barasshole acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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151 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Josiah Scurlock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mikail Barasshole!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Donatello Bradman and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scurlock scores with a hook.
Good exchange - Scurlock coming out on top.
Scurlock lands with a nice combination. Barasshole backs away looking to recover.
Scurlock darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Barasshole slips a jab and a cross from Scurlock.
Scurlock connects with a single shot there.
Scurlock swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barasshole on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Barasshole shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Scurlock but Scurlock pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Some wild striking there from Scurlock.
Barasshole gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Scurlock rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barasshole moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Scurlock scores with a four punch combination!
Barasshole takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Barasshole shoots in for a takedown but Scurlock shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Scurlock lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barasshole at a distance.
Scurlock connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barasshole. Barasshole circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Scurlock throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice body punch from Scurlock.
Scurlock lands with an overhand left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scurlock slips under a jab from Barasshole.
A combination from Scurlock does no damage.
Josiah Scurlock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barasshole is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Scurlock.
It looks like Mikail Barasshole has been cut.
Scurlock misses with a double jab.
Scurlock moves out of range as Barasshole throws a body kick.
Barasshole shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Scurlock pinned against the cage. Scurlock gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Josiah Scurlock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikail Barasshole.
Scurlock lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Scurlock connects with a right hand. Barasshole shakes it off.
Barasshole takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Barasshole looks gassed!
Scurlock lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Scurlock lunges at Barasshole with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barasshole's hand.
Scurlock lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barasshole misses with a head kick.
Scurlock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Scurlock lands a nice hook to Barasshole's body. Barasshole takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Scurlock lands with an overhand left.
Scurlock lands a jab-cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scurlock cracks Barasshole with an open hand slap.
Barasshole takes one on the button.
Barasshole takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A left and a right from Scurlock both land. Nice combination.
Scurlock scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Barasshole is rocked!
Scurlock fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Barasshole to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Barasshole looks to clinch but Scurlock throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Barasshole taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Josiah Scurlock!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Stuart Wray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wacko Warner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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144 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Stuart Wray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wacko Warner!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Summer Carpenter and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wray looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice jab there from Warner.
Wray connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wray 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.
Warner misses with a straight left.
Warner swinging wildly here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wray.
A head kick misses from Wray.
Warner swats away the attempt to clinch by Wray.
Wray is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Warner looks to land a combination. Wray sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Warner is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Warner throws out a loose jab but Wray uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wray displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Warner.
Warner looks to throw the jab but Wray is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wray. Warner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Warner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Warner punishes Wray's body with a nice straight punch.
Warner throws a looping overhand right but Wray ducks down to avoid it.
Wray misses with a jab to the body
enabling Warner to counter with a crisp jab.
Wray throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wray is looking to clinch but Warner is avoiding it.
Wray throws a body kick that misses.
Warner is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Warner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Warner blocks a leg kick.
Wray swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Warner counter with a right hand.
Warner circles away from the clinch attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wray.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wray. Warner does a little dance to reset his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Wray.
Wray throws a nice looking combination but Warner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Warner swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warner looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wray throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Warner chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wray can pounce on him.
Warner shoots in and drives through. Wray sprawls well.
Stuart Wray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wacko Warner.
Wray swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wray throws a series of punches but Warner moves out of range.
Warner circles away from the clinch attempt
and Warner counters with a right hand to the body.
Warner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A low kick from Warner is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Warner tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wray feints and then cracks Warner's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Warner down.
Warner throws a leg kick
and Wray counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warner misses with a leg kick
and Wray counters with an outside leg kick.
Warner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wray.
Warner doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wray misses with a double jab
and Warner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Warner has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wray thumps Warner with a low kick.
Wray misses with a wild body shot.
Wray takes a swing at Warner's ribcage but misses.
Wray moves in looking to clinch but Warner pushes him off.
Warner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wray buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Warner throws a series of punches but Wray moves out of range.
Warner is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Warner looks to throw the jab but Wray is out of range.
Warner throws a hook but Wray avoids it easily.
Wray lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wray throws a leg kick which misses Warner's front leg but catches the back leg as Warner tries to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warner throws a right and a left that both miss.
A good leg kick by Wray.
Warner looks gassed!
Warner misses with a low kick.
Wray fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Warner.
Wray scoring well with a low kick there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wray. Warner does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Warner crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Wray - the referee stops the clock and Warner gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Wray. Warner manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Wray is looking to land body kicks.
Wray throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Warner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Warner tries to keep at a distance but Wray has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wray lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wray's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wray rushes Warner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Warner throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wray pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Warner connects with a nice looking jab.
Warner wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stuart Wray dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wray throws a wild body kick that Warner sees coming a mile off.
Wray steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Warner.
Wray has Warner up against the cage in a clinch.
Warner lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wray tries to land knees in the clinch but Warner avoids the damage to the body.
Warner has a couple of punches blocked by Wray.
Wray digs a right hand into Warner's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Warner's gas tank.
Wray tries to land a knee to the head but Warner blocks with his arms.
Wray scores with a shoulder strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wray taking a breather.
Warner's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Warner pressing his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wray escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Warner misses with a straight left.
Warner missing with a left hand there. Wray was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Warner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wray.
Wray tries to clinch but Warner moves away
enabling Warner to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warner blocks the body kick.
Wray takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Warner throws a leg kick
and Wray counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wray misses with a jab to the body
and Warner counters with a straight right hand.
Wray misses with a looping left.
A low kick from Warner misses
and Wray counters with a thumping low kick.
Warner misses with a straight right.
Warner ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wray throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wray just misses with a punch to the body.
Wray buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Warner lands with a right hand.
Wray scores with a leg kick.
Wray misses with a hook.
Warner cracks a nice hook into Wray's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wray connects with a solid leg kick.
Warner avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wray checks the leg kick nicely there.
Warner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wray was well out of range. Poor timing from Warner.
Good leg kick by Wray there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wray throws a low kick but it's checked well by Warner.
Stuart Wray is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wray chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Warner fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wray misses with a hook to the body
and Warner counters with a stiff right hand.
Warner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wray.
Wray fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Warner.
Warner lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wray is looking to wear down Warner with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wray looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wray throws a wild body kick that Warner sees coming a mile off.
Wray gets a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wray lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wray is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Wray stalling against the cage.
Warner is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wray is defending well for now.
Warner lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wray is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Warner is breathing heavily.
Wray being controlled against the cage.
Wray trying to control the position but instead, Warner has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wray into the cage.
Wray digs a right hand underneath Warner's ribcage. Warner let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Warner has Wray pressed against the cage, preventing Wray from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wray taking a breather.
Wray using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Warner has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wray stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Warner lands an elbow inside that Wray shrugs off.
Wray taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Stuart Wray.
A solid body kick from Wray.
Warner bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wray's head backwards.
Wray on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Warner. Warner obviously looking to wear him down.
Warner blocks a head kick by Wray.
A big right from Warner misses.
Warner misses the shot to the body.
Wray slips a jab from Warner.
Warner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wray takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wray lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Warner throws a hook but Wray blocks it.
Wray throws a lazy head kick
letting Warner counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stuart Wray dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Wray misses with a jab to the body
letting Warner counter with a right hand.
Warner shoots in for a takedown but Wray shows good takedown defense.
Warner jabs at Wray's body.
Wray feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Warner's calf.
Wray throws a body punch but Warner moves out of range.
Warner misses with a hook to the body
and Wray counters with a thumping low kick.
Wray defending well as Warner loads up on a big left hand.
Wray scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stuart Wray is winning the standup battle so far.
Wray misses with a hook to the body
and Warner counters with a straight right hand.
Warner fails to land with a series of punches.
Warner tries to score with a low kick but Wray moves his leg out of the way.
Warner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Warner misses with a two punch combination.
Wray falls off balance throwing a combination
and Warner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wray throws a body punch but Warner moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wray tries to close the distance and clinch up but Warner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Warner misses with a leg kick
and Wray counters with a nice leg kick.
Warner takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wray uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Warner.
Wray tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Warner counters with a nice body shot.
Wray thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wray has Warner up against the cage in a clinch.
Warner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wray using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Warner has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Warner is trying to stall.
Warner working hard to break the clinch.
Wray avoids a wild elbow strike from Warner.
Warner scores a nice knee to the body.
Warner tries to work over Wray's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wray misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Warner.
Wray lands a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wray swings wildly with an uppercut but Warner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Warner stalling in the clinch but Wray improves position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Wray - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Wray digs a right hand into Warner's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Warner's gas tank.
Wray lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wray breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Wray.
A telegraphed right hand from Warner misses the target.
Wray drives through and clinches with Warner against the cage.
Warner looking to slow down the pace here.
Wray lands a good knee to the midsection. Warner won't want to take too many of those.
Warner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Warner is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Warner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wray's elbow.
Warner lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Warner managing to block the knees to the body from Wray.
Warner breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warner cracks a nice hook into Wray's ribs.
Wray tries to close the distance and clinch up but Warner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Warner lands a jab to the nose.
Wray tries a head kick but it misses.
Warner lands a glancing blow to the side of Wray's head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wray.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wray checks a leg kick.
Stuart Wray is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wray misses with a body shot.
Wray slips a straight right by Warner.
Wray lands a body shot.
Warner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wray.
Warner getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Warner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Warner closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Warner shoots in but no luck this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warner swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wray counters with an inside leg kick.
A head kick by Wray misses
and Warner counters with a series of strikes. Wray will be more careful next time no doubt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wray.
Wray tries to clinch
and Warner counters with a single leg into guard. Wray didn't expect that.
Wray keeping moving, preventing Warner from controlling successfully.
Warner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wray swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wray holds on and takes a little breather.
Wacko Warner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Stuart Wray.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wray, 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stuart Wray!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gijs Groosman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daton Everlast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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194 lbs
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198 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gijs Groosman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Daton Everlast!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Eliza Hachem and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Groosman digs a good body shot into Everlast's ribs.
Everlast throws a body punch but Groosman moves out of range.
Everlast ducks right into an uppercut from Groosman.
Groosman closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Groosman wants to free his trapped foot but Everlast is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Everlast tries to roll over but Groosman keeps him under control.
Everlast wants to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Everlast can do anything to dispel that myth.
Groosman wants to take a breather but Everlast is having none of it.
Everlast is looking to improve his position.
Everlast wants to get back to his feet.
Everlast wants to improve his position but Groosman is controlling well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Groosman throws a big shot that misses.
Groosman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Groosman misses the target.
Nice takedown defense from Everlast. No joy for Groosman on that attempt.
Everlast has closed the distance and engaged Groosman in a clinch.
Groosman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Everlast keeps control of Groosman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Groosman has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Everlast is trying to keep an underhook but Groosman manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Groosman 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.
Groosman is working for a submission of some sort.
Groosman wants to free his trapped foot but Everlast is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Groosman passes to full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Groosman punishing his opponent with strikes.
Groosman lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Everlast hang on?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Everlast is bucking up trying to escape but Groosman cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Groosman tries to control but Everlast wriggling away.
Groosman is landing with some decent strikes but Everlast is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Groosman prevents Everlast from getting the reversal.
Everlast really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Groosman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Groosman lands a big shot there that rocks Everlast but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Groosman swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Everlast is now in Groosman's guard. A big mistake from Groosman there, giving up the dominant position!
Groosman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Groosman trying to keep a closed guard but Everlast is proving a slippery customer.
Groosman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Groosman is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Groosman is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Everlast rolls with it to try and escape but Groosman cranks on the arm and Everlast is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gijs Groosman!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Penl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocco Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rocco Carter has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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4 - 3 - 0 |
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206 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Penl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rocco Carter!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Eliza Hachem and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter misses with a two punch combination.
Carter missing with a left hand there. Penl was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carter. Penl does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rocco Carter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Carter misses its intended target.
Penl steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carter.
Penl looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Penl misses with a wild body shot.
Penl takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Carter throws a combination. Penl tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Jason Penl has been cut.
Carter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Penl scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Rocco Carter has been cut.
Carter throws a shot from downtown. Penl moves away and avoids it.
Nice jab there from Carter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carter falls off balance throwing a combination
and Penl counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Penl takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Penl keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Carter is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penl is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Penl is looking to take a break and control but Carter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Penl is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Carter slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Carter looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Penl puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Penl is looking for submissions but instead, Carter has regained full guard.
Carter keeping full guard, as Penl tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penl trying to control but Carter is working from the bottom.
Penl with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Penl trying to control the position from guard on top but Carter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Carter can do anything to dispel that myth.
Penl is really struggling to control Carter but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Carter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Penl. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Penl tries to free his leg and advance position but Carter is retaining full guard.
Penl trying to control but Carter is working from the bottom.
Carter looking for a sweep. Not yet Carter, not yet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Carter throws a shot to the body.
Penl takes one to the side of the head.
Carter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Penl displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Carter throws out the jab.
Carter getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter misses with a few strikes there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Carter closes the distance and clinches up with Penl, looking for a takedown. Carter pushes Penl against the cage but Penl circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Penl showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Carter.
Penl shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Carter looks gassed!
Penl seems to be working for a kimura but Carter defends the submission attempt.
Penl wants to work for an arm triangle but Carter is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Carter is trying to maintain the position but Penl is very close to passing his half guard.
Penl is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penl trying to control from half guard but Carter is working away.
Penl missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Penl has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Penl wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carter keeps working.
Penl is working for a submission of some sort.
Penl takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Carter wants to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Penl works his way into side control.
Carter is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Penl has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Carter defend it? Penl steps over the head and cranks it - Carter is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Penl!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jason Penl!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chuck O Brian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Roy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roy is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by I'm Too Sexy. Chuck O Brian has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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140 lbs
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24
145 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chuck O Brian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rob Roy!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Hugh Johnson and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Brian throws a right and a left that Roy avoids nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Roy is defended easily by O Brian.
O Brian lands a jab to the nose.
Roy is rocked!
O Brian misses with a hook.
A left lands for O Brian.
Roy is still on wobbly legs! Can O Brian finish him?
Roy slips a jab from O Brian.
O Brian throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Roy.
Roy seems to have recovered his senses.
No joy there for O Brian, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
O Brian looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Roy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
O Brian scores with a jab to the head.
Excellent takedown into side control there by O Brian.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Brian lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roy regains half guard.
O Brian sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Roy defending well though.
O Brian not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Roy pushes O Brian off and gets back to his feet.
Roy misses with a takedown attempt - O Brian sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
O Brian throws the kick towards the body but Roy avoids it.
Nice jab there from O Brian.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Roy.
Chuck O Brian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rob Roy.
O Brian has his takedown stuffed
and Roy counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Roy.
Roy won't allow O Brian to get back to his feet.
O Brian looking for a sweep. Not yet O Brian, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Brian controls Roy momentarily but Roy frees himself.
Roy forces his way into half guard.
O Brian is looking for a sweep. Roy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
O Brian tries to kick Roy off but Roy keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
O Brian has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Roy is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
O Brian fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
O Brian is breathing heavily.
O Brian shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. O Brian showed some decent athleticism there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
O Brian is trying to control the action in half guard but Roy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Brian sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Roy defending well though.
Roy works his way to full guard. Good work.
O Brian throws a big right hand that misses.
Roy manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Roy throws some wild stikes that O Brian manages to avoid easily.
Roy moves to back control.
Roy is trying to stick to O Brian's back but O Brian is turning into Roy. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Roy's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by O Brian.
O Brian thows a big elbow that misses.
O Brian preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O Brian looking to pass the guard.
Roy looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roy is pulling down on O Brian's head to control his posture.
O Brian scoring with some ground and pound.
O Brian throws and elbow that misses. Roy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in O Brian's guard. Nice move by Roy!
O Brian is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Roy is controlling him.
Roy wants to pass the guard but O Brian is keeping the position.
O Brian is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Roy is controlling him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
O Brian wants to sweep here but Roy controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck O Brian dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
O Brian throws a jab when Roy was well out of range.
Roy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from O Brian.
O Brian looks to land a combination but Roy avoids it well.
O Brian moves in looking to clinch but Roy pushes him off.
O Brian lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fighters circling - O Brian throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
O Brian tries for a takedown but Roy circles away easily
and Roy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Roy advances position into side control!
O Brian tries to improve position but can't.
O Brian pushes Roy away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Roy gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Roy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Roy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
O Brian might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
O Brian wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roy has hold of O Brian's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! O Brian tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Roy cranks the arm and O Brian screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from O Brian, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Rob Roy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Kelso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Rhodes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kelso comes into the arena with That 70's Show Theme Music blaring out of the sound system. Michael Kelso is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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180 lbs
7 - 2 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Michael Kelso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, James Rhodes!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rhodes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kelso.
Rhodes leaves Kelso with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rhodes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kelso was well out of range. Poor timing from Rhodes.
Kelso dodges the punch combination from Rhodes.
A slow jab from Kelso misses its intended target.
Kelso dodges the punch combination from Rhodes.
Kelso looks to land a left hand but Rhodes moved out of range nicely.
Kelso looks to land a left hand but Rhodes moved out of range nicely.
Kelso on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rhodes. Rhodes obviously looking to wear him down.
Kelso looks to land a right hand but Rhodes moved out of range.
Rhodes ducks under a wild hook from Kelso.
Nice sprawl there from Rhodes as Kelso shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhodes lands with an uppercut that bounces Kelso off the cage and back into rage.
Kelso swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kelso showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rhodes.
Rhodes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kelso scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rhodes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kelso.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelso throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rhodes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rhodes tries a head kick but it misses.
Kelso pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rhodes throws a sloppy head kick and Kelso moves out of range easily.
Rhodes misses with a double jab
and Kelso counters with a right hand to the body.
Rhodes slips a jab from Kelso.
Kelso swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rhodes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Michael Kelso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rhodes.
Rhodes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kelso throws out the jab.
Kelso loads up on a big right hand but Rhodes slips the punch.
Rhodes scores with a nice head shot.
Kelso misses with a looping right.
Kelso throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rhodes moves out of range as Kelso strikes.
Rhodes looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rhodes content to control rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelso wants to control but Rhodes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kelso is looking to improve his position.
Rhodes is pressing down on Kelso's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kelso is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kelso is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kelso actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kelso looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rhodes staying out of range there.
Kelso ducks under a wild hook from Rhodes.
Rhodes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kelso counters with a straight right hand.
A slow jab from Kelso misses its intended target.
Kelso darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rhodes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kelso counters with a straight right hand.
Rhodes jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rhodes slips under a jab from Kelso.
Rhodes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kelso.
Rhodes throws a leg kick but Kelso moved away.
Kelso looks to land a left hand but Rhodes moved out of range nicely.
Kelso looks to score with a jab to the body but Rhodes is just out of range.
Rhodes ducks under a wild hook from Kelso.
Rhodes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rhodes throws out a powerful jab.
Kelso pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kelso misses with a body shot.
Rhodes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rhodes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rhodes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kelso.
Rhodes connects with a jab.
Rhodes drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kelso bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Rhodes thuds a left hand into Kelso's body.
A big right from Kelso misses.
Kelso misses with a straight left.
Rhodes lands with a nice combination. Kelso backs away looking to recover.
Rhodes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rhodes throws a body punch but Kelso moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Rhodes dominated that round.
That's time! Kelso's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kelso scores with a nice right hand.
Kelso has managed to clinch.
Kelso manages to break the clinch.
Rhodes blocks a jab.
Kelso slips a jab and a cross from Rhodes.
Rhodes misses with a double jab
and Kelso holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rhodes breaks the clinch.
Kelso throws a looping overhand right but Rhodes ducks down to avoid it.
Rhodes ducks under a wild hook from Kelso.
Rhodes fails to land with a series of punches.
Kelso jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rhodes throws a series of punches but Kelso moves out of range.
Rhodes throws a series of punches but Kelso moves out of range.
A jab from Kelso finds it's way through Rhodes's defenses.
Rhodes blocks a jab.
Rhodes ducks under a wild hook from Kelso.
Danga de danga de dang - Rhodes scores with a four punch combination!
Nice defenses there by Kelso.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhodes stalks Kelso and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kelso's face. Kelso staggers backwards, shaken.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kelso.
Rhodes misses with a wild combination.
Kelso misses with a hook.
Kelso is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kelso has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rhodes finds it's way round the side to connect with Kelso's head.
Rhodes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kelso.
Rhodes circles away from the clinch attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Kelso misses the target.
Kelso lands a jab.
James Rhodes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kelso pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kelso checks a leg kick.
Rhodes misses with a low kick.
Kelso throws a sloppy body shot
and Rhodes counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kelso missing with a left hand there. Rhodes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kelso scores with a nice strike.
Kelso misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rhodes!
Rhodes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rhodes looks to throw the jab but Kelso is out of range.
Kelso keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kelso throws the left hand but Rhodes avoids the punch easily.
Rhodes swats away the attempt to clinch by Kelso.
Rhodes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kelso.
Kelso throws out a loose jab but Rhodes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kelso connects with a nice looking jab.
Kelso has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rhodes finds it's way round the side to connect with Kelso's head.
Rhodes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kelso.
Rhodes looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rhodes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kelso keeping full guard, as Rhodes tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelso looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rhodes sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kelso is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rhodes is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kelso looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rhodes is one step ahead there.
That's four 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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rhodes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kelso defends it nicely.
Kelso has his takedown stuffed
and Rhodes counters with a left and a right that stings Kelso.
Kelso throws a jab but it's blocked by Rhodes.
Kelso tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rhodes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kelso moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rhodes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rhodes throws the left hand but Kelso avoids the punch easily.
Kelso wants to clinch.
Kelso loads up on a big right hand but Rhodes slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Rhodes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Rhodes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kelso.
Kelso throws a series of punches but Rhodes avoids them all with ease.
Kelso fails with the takedown
and Rhodes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kelso looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rhodes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kelso.
The crowd cheers as Rhodes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kelso doesn't seem phased though.
Kelso tries for a takedown but Rhodes circles away easily
and Rhodes counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rhodes.
Rhodes is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kelso working for a triangle but Rhodes defends it easily.
Kelso is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhodes preventing the sweep.
Rhodes is stalling in the full guard.
Kelso has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rhodes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kelso escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rhodes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rhodes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kelso. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kelso tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rhodes throws the kick towards the body but Kelso avoids it.
Rhodes circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rhodes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rhodes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kelso in his tracks.
Danga de danga de dang - Rhodes scores with a four punch combination!
Kelso looks to land a right hand but Rhodes moved out of range.
Rhodes throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rhodes lands a nice hook to Kelso's body. Kelso takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kelso showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rhodes.
Rhodes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kelso misses with a takedown attempt
and Rhodes counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Kelso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A lazy left from Rhodes finds it's target.
Decent striking displayed by Rhodes there.
Kelso waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rhodes.
Rhodes looks to land a combination but Kelso avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelso throws a hook but Rhodes blocks it.
Rhodes circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rhodes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kelso takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rhodes.
Rhodes digs a good body shot into Kelso's ribs.
Rhodes moves away from the strike by Kelso.
Danga de danga de dang - Rhodes scores with a four punch combination!
Kelso missing with a left hand there. Rhodes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Danga de danga de dang - Rhodes scores with a four punch combination!
Rhodes gets the takedown into side control.
Rhodes controls the position.
Kelso is looking for a sweep.
Rhodes controlling the position from side mount.
Kelso tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kelso's legs.
Kelso wants to control but Rhodes postures up.
Kelso tries to escape but Rhodes is in control.
Michael Kelso has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rhodes lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kelso throws a shot from downtown. Rhodes moves away and avoids it.
Rhodes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Kelso misses the target.
James Rhodes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kelso throws a hook but Rhodes avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Rhodes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rhodes winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 26:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Rhodes!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ken Banners (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrus Orlhovki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Orlhovki has chosen Rolling Stones - Paint it black as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ken Banners!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andrus Orlhovki!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Damien Edna and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orlhovki swinging wildly here.
Orlhovki slips under a jab.
Banners lands a nice shot to the body.
Banners rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Orlhovki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Orlhovki misses with a looping left.
Banners misses the jab.
Banners throws a nice looking combination but Orlhovki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Banners throws a leg kick but Orlhovki sees it coming and moves out of range.
Banners ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Banners moves out of range of the body kick.
Orlhovki misses with a low kick as Banners jumps back.
Orlhovki misses with a looping right.
Banners throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andrus Orlhovki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orlhovki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orlhovki throws a series of strikes that have Banners backpedaling.
Orlhovki swings for the body but Banners moves out of range.
Orlhovki misses with a double jab
and Banners makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banners throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Orlhovki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Orlhovki gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Banners escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Banners takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Orlhovki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Orlhovki walks into a stiff left hand from Banners.
Banners waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orlhovki.
Orlhovki throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Banners looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Orlhovki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Banners lands a right hook to the body.
Banners on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Orlhovki throws a lazy right hand but Banners sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Orlhovki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Banners.
Orlhovki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orlhovki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Banners slips a jab and a cross from Orlhovki.
Banners lands with a thumping leg 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!
Orlhovki throws a jab but it's blocked by Banners.
Orlhovki throws a body kick the misses
and Banners counters with a nice uppercut.
Orlhovki looks gassed!
Banners throws a hook but Orlhovki avoids it easily.
Banners misses the shot to the body.
Banners throws a low kick but it's checked well by Orlhovki.
Banners keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Banners throws a big shot that misses.
Good exchange - Banners coming out on top.
Orlhovki thows a body shot but no joy.
Banners slips under a jab.
Banners scores with a sloppy right hand. Orlhovki should have avoided that one.
Orlhovki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Banners.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banners throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Orlhovki lands a glancing blow to the side of Banners's head.
Orlhovki ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Orlhovki throws a shot to the body.
Orlhovki misses with a straight right.
Nice uppercut there from Orlhovki.
Banners takes a jab right on the kisser.
Banners slips a straight right by Orlhovki.
Banners steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Orlhovki.
Banners throws a right hand that Orlhovki ducks under and follows up with a left that Orlhovki also avoids with ease.
Orlhovki throws a left and a right that both miss
and Banners counters with a left to the body.
A slow jab from Banners misses its intended target.
Orlhovki misses with a kick to the body.
Banners throws a leg kick but Orlhovki moved away.
Jab from Orlhovki.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orlhovki misses with a few strikes there.
Banners takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Banners throws a right and a left that Orlhovki avoids nicely.
Orlhovki looks to score with a jab to the body but Banners is just out of range.
Orlhovki checks a low kick from Banners.
Banners comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Orlhovki looks to score with a jab to the body but Banners is just out of range.
Orlhovki misses with a wild combination.
Banners feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Orlhovki's calf.
Orlhovki slips a jab from Banners.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Banners tries to bum rush Orlhovki with a series of wild strikes but Orlhovki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Banners moves out of range as Orlhovki strikes.
Orlhovki fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Banners on the side of the head.
Banners throws out a leg kick but Orlhovki moves out of range and Banners only half commits.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Banners dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Orlhovki falls off balance throwing a combination
and Banners counters with a nice low kick that buckles Orlhovki's knee momentarily.
Orlhovki throws a half hearted mid kick.
Orlhovki throws a right and a left that Banners avoids nicely.
Banners throws a hook to the side of Orlhovki's head but Orlhovki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Orlhovki doesn't manage to clinch there - Banners circles away.
Banners circles away from the clinch attempt
and Banners cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Banners throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Orlhovki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Orlhovki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Banners.
Orlhovki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Banners sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Banners staying out of range there.
A shot to the body from Orlhovki misses
and Banners counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Orlhovki does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlhovki throws a right and a left that both miss.
Banners takes a swing at Orlhovki's ribcage but misses.
Ken Banners is winning the standup battle so far.
Orlhovki looks to throw the jab but Banners is out of range.
Orlhovki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orlhovki missing with a left hand there. Banners was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Banners with a jab.
Banners connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Orlhovki's hands.
Banners throws a hook to the side of Orlhovki's head but Orlhovki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Banners connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Orlhovki wants to clinch
and Banners counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Banners tries to work over Orlhovki's front leg with a kick but Orlhovki checks it.
Orlhovki fails to land with a series of punches.
Banners throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice uppercut there from Banners.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banners slips a straight right by Orlhovki.
Orlhovki misses with a straight left.
Banners pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Banners throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Orlhovki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Banners throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Orlhovki throws the left hand but Banners avoids the punch easily.
Banners throws a right hand that Orlhovki ducks under and follows up with a left that Orlhovki also avoids with ease.
Orlhovki throws a low kick, looking for Banners's leg but Banners calmly moves out of range.
Banners avoids a punch combination nicely.
A big right from Banners misses.
Banners steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Orlhovki.
Orlhovki dips to his left and cracks Banners with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banners throws out a loose jab but Orlhovki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orlhovki takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Banners missing with a left hand there. Orlhovki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlhovki slips a jab from Banners.
Banners uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Orlhovki.
Orlhovki misses with a leg kick
and Banners counters with a thumping low kick.
Banners scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Orlhovki throws a hook but Banners blocks it.
Orlhovki throws a leg kick but Banners checks it.
Orlhovki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Banners misses the target.
Orlhovki throws a shot from downtown. Banners moves away and avoids it.
Banners throws a looping overhand right but Orlhovki ducks down to avoid it.
Orlhovki thuds a left hand into Banners's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Orlhovki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Orlhovki throws a hook to the side of Banners's head but Banners sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Orlhovki throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orlhovki throws a big shot that misses.
Orlhovki throws a jab but it's blocked by Banners.
Orlhovki thows a body shot but no joy.
Orlhovki throws a hook to the side of Banners's head but Banners sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Orlhovki lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orlhovki ducks under a wild hook from Banners.
Orlhovki misses the body punch
and Banners counters with a three punch combo that has Orlhovki backing up. Orlhovki nods at Banners to acknowledge the strikes.
Orlhovki throws a body kick that misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Orlhovki.
Orlhovki uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Orlhovki tries a low kick but Banners avoids it.
Banners avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Banners misses with a straight right.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Banners swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fighters circle momentarily. Orlhovki darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Andrus Orlhovki will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Orlhovki throws a body punch but Banners moves out of range.
Orlhovki misses with a low kick.
Jab, jab by Orlhovki - just one landing.
Orlhovki doesn't manage to clinch there - Banners circles away.
Orlhovki cracks Banners with an open hand slap.
Orlhovki with a jab.
Banners uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orlhovki.
Banners misses with a low kick.
Orlhovki blocks a jab.
Banners displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Orlhovki throws out the jab.
Banners uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Orlhovki.
Orlhovki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Banners moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Orlhovki looks to land a combination but Banners avoids it well.
Banners moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Orlhovki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Banners.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlhovki throws a low kick but Banners avoids it.
Orlhovki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Orlhovki looks to land a right hand but Banners moved out of range.
Orlhovki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Banners.
Orlhovki lands an overhand right.
Banners takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Banners lands with an uppercut that bounces Orlhovki off the cage and back into rage.
Orlhovki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Banners looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Orlhovki throws a looping overhand right but Banners ducks down to avoid it.
Orlhovki fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Banners with a jab.
Banners throws a wild body kick that Orlhovki sees coming a mile off.
Banners waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orlhovki.
Orlhovki moves away from the strike by Banners.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orlhovki is looking to land body kicks.
Banners moves out of range as Orlhovki strikes.
Orlhovki throws a predictable looking body shot
and Banners counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Orlhovki lands a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left lands for Orlhovki.
Orlhovki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Banners.
Orlhovki needs to keep his hands up - Banners had a free shot at his head there.
Banners looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Orlhovki throws a wild body kick that Banners sees coming a mile off.
Orlhovki throws a head kick but Banners moves out of range.
Orlhovki catches Banners with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Orlhovki with a jab.
Banners showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Orlhovki.
Banners moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlhovki throws a shot from downtown. Banners moves away and avoids it.
Banners drops his hands momentarily and Orlhovki takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Orlhovki misses with an uppercut. Banners saw that one coming.
Banners takes a swing at Orlhovki's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheers as Banners lands an impressive looking overhand right. Orlhovki doesn't seem phased though.
Orlhovki pivots, looking for a leg kick but Banners is out of range and Orlhovki settles back down.
Orlhovki lunges at Banners with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Banners's hand.
Orlhovki throws a leg kick but Banners moved away.
Orlhovki bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Orlhovki checks the leg kick nicely there.
Banners misses with a series of wild punches.
Orlhovki misses the shot to the body.
Orlhovki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orlhovki throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Banners on the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orlhovki closes the distance but Banners moves to the side
and Banners counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Orlhovki throws a good cross that connects.
Orlhovki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Orlhovki misses with a hook. Banners ducked under it nicely.
Banners misses with a few strikes there.
A swing and a miss from Orlhovki.
A looping hook to the body misses from Banners. Orlhovki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orlhovki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Banners.
No joy there for Banners, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Orlhovki throws a leg kick that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Orlhovki fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Banners moves out of range of the strikes.
Orlhovki throws a jab but it's blocked by Banners.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrus Orlhovki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Orlhovki 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 29:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Andrus Orlhovki!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Markku Osteri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Scylla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Osteri comes to the cage accompanied by Rolling Stones - Symphaty For The Devil. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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25
166 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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Markku Osteri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mark Scylla!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Skip Squint and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Osteri swinging wildly here.
Osteri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Osteri changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Scylla looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Osteri connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Scylla some visible discomfort.
Scylla is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Osteri lands a nice forearm strike.
Scylla gets back to half guard.
Osteri scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Scylla wants to get back to full guard.
Scylla actively working from the bottom here.
Scylla blocking the ground and pound attempt from Osteri.
Scylla is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Osteri slips a nice elbow through Scylla's hands, connecting with Scylla's forehead.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Osteri missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Scylla won't allow Osteri to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A big left from Scylla misses.
Osteri bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Scylla's head backwards.
Osteri fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Scylla throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Osteri counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Osteri has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Scylla in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Scylla is desperately trying to improve his position but Osteri has a good base and remains in mount.
Osteri fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
A nice elbow there by Osteri.
Scylla is rocked!
Osteri loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Scylla scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Osteri land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Osteri stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Markku Osteri!
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