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World Cup Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joao Kleberson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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188 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily |
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Excellent MT
Solid chin |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joao Kleberson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Xavier Washington!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Eliza Hachem and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kleberson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Washington throws a wild body kick that Kleberson sees coming a mile off.
Kleberson throws out a leg kick but Washington moves out of range and Kleberson only half commits.
Kleberson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Washington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kleberson moves away.
Joao Kleberson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Washington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kleberson moves away.
Jab, jab by Washington - just one landing.
Kleberson keeps the fight on the outside.
Washington swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Washington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Washington throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kleberson on the side of the head.
Kleberson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Washington takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kleberson throws a leg kick but Washington moved away.
Kleberson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Washington throws a leg kick but Kleberson checks it.
Kleberson lands a nice looking body kick.
Washington throws a chopping leg kick but Kleberson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kleberson throws a wild body kick that Washington sees coming a mile off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington moves out of range of the body kick from Kleberson.
Washington throws a head kick that Kleberson semi-blocks.
Washington loads up on a big right hand but Kleberson slips the punch.
Washington takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kleberson throws a push kick but Washington slaps the foot to one side.
Kleberson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Washington throws a series of punches but Kleberson moves out of range.
Kleberson throws a head kick that misses.
Washington blocks the body kick.
Kleberson tries a head kick but it misses.
Washington throws a head kick but Kleberson moves out of range.
A jab from Washington misses.
Kleberson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Washington counters with an inside leg kick.
Kleberson staying out of range there.
Kleberson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kleberson throws a front kick aimed at Washington's knee but Washington avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kleberson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Washington throws out the jab.
Kleberson slips under a jab.
Kleberson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kleberson throws a sloppy head kick and Washington moves out of range easily.
Washington misses with a wild combination.
Washington with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The fighters circling - Washington throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Washington looks to score with a jab to the body but Kleberson is just out of range.
Washington bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Washington tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kleberson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Washington. That did some damage!
Kleberson avoids a kick to the body.
Washington takes a swing at Kleberson's ribcage but misses.
Washington changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington checks the leg kick.
Washington misses with a looping right.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kleberson.
Kleberson misses with a body kick.
Kleberson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kleberson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kleberson misses with a head kick.
Kleberson throws a low kick, looking for Washington's leg but Washington calmly moves out of range.
Washington clinches up with Kleberson and pushes him back against the cage.
Kleberson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kleberson lands a good knee to the midsection. Washington won't want to take too many of those.
A right handed body shot lands from Washington.
Washington can't find room to land a body shot as Kleberson controls the action.
Washington effectively controlling the action here.
A frustrated look appears on Kleberson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kleberson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Washington.
Washington stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington dodges an elbow strike from Kleberson.
Kleberson has had enough of the clinch but Washington keeps him there for the moment.
A short right from Washington on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Washington.
Kleberson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kleberson blocks a body shot from Washington.
Washington breaks from the clinch.
Kleberson throws a head kick but Washington moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kleberson.
Kleberson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Washington has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kleberson.
Kleberson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kleberson throws a leg kick
and Washington counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kleberson.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Washington misses with a hook to the body
and Kleberson counters with a nice body kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Washington.
Kleberson is breathing heavily.
Washington dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kleberson tries to work over Washington's front leg with a kick but Washington checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Washington dominated that 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.
Washington throws a solid leg kick but Kleberson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Washington.
A low kick from Washington is predictable there
and Kleberson counters with a thumping low kick.
Kleberson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kleberson throws a leg kick
and Washington counters with a nice body shot.
Kleberson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kleberson misses with a head kick.
Washington tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Washington missing with a left hand there. Kleberson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kleberson throws a leg kick
and Washington counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kleberson's knee momentarily.
Xavier Washington seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good work by Kleberson as he checks the leg kick.
A head kick by Kleberson misses
and Washington counters with a thumping low kick.
Washington keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Washington fails with an attempt to clinch.
Washington avoids the head kick by Kleberson.
Kleberson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kleberson ducks under a wild hook from Washington.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Washington dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kleberson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Washington.
Washington tries to close the distance and clinch but Kleberson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kleberson moves out of range of the body kick from Washington.
Washington throws the kick towards the body but Kleberson avoids it.
Kleberson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Washington takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kleberson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Washington counters with a nice body kick.
Kleberson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Washington counters with a right hand to the body.
Washington closes the distance and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Washington.
Kleberson misses with an elbow strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Washington.
Kleberson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Washington.
Washington cracks Kleberson with a nice body shot.
A short body shot lands from Washington as the two fighters clinch.
Washington lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kleberson backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kleberson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Washington lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Washington lands a body shot in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Washington takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A short uppercut from Washington.
Washington pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kleberson blocks an elbow strike from Washington.
Stalling in the clinch from Washington.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Xavier Washington.
Kleberson throws a head kick that misses
and Washington makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kleberson throws a sloppy head kick and Washington moves out of range easily.
A slow jab from Washington misses its intended target.
Washington lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Washington checks the leg kick.
Washington throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kleberson!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington scores with a body shot.
Washington throws a leg kick that misses.
Washington throws a sloppy head kick and Kleberson moves out of range easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Washington blocks the leg kick.
Kleberson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kleberson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Washington scores with a jab.
It looks like Joao Kleberson has been cut.
Kleberson moves out of range as Washington throws a body kick.
Kleberson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kleberson misses with a body kick.
Washington throws the kick towards the body but Kleberson avoids it.
Kleberson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Washington as he connects with a hook.
Washington throws a series of punches but Kleberson moves out of range.
Washington throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington misses with an uppercut. Kleberson saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Washington.
Washington clinches with his opponent.
Washington blocks an elbow strike from Kleberson.
Washington breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Washington looks to land a right hand but Kleberson moved out of range.
Kleberson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A swing and a miss from Washington.
Washington blocks a head kick by Kleberson.
Kleberson lands a nice looking body kick.
Kleberson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Washington's calf.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kleberson - that will leave a mark!
Kleberson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kleberson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Washington if he has to take too many more of those.
Washington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kleberson manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Washington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joao Kleberson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Kleberson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Washington jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Washington lands the left hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kleberson, as that shot connected.
The fighters circling - Washington throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kleberson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Washington's head.
Kleberson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Washington moves out of range as Kleberson throws a body kick.
Kleberson looks for the body kick but Washington saw that one coming.
Kleberson checks a low kick from Washington.
Washington clinches.
Kleberson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Washington is defending well for now.
Washington throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kleberson blocks it with crossed arms.
Washington stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Washington blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Washington has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kleberson.
Washington has Kleberson pressed against the cage.
Kleberson working hard to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kleberson trying to land knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Washington.
Washington managing to block the knees to the body from Kleberson.
Washington on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Washington avoiding damage as Kleberson throws knees to the body.
Washington stalling in the clinch.
Washington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Washington presses Kleberson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Washington throws a punch but it's blocked by Kleberson.
Kleberson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kleberson tries a knee to the head but Washington blocks it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kleberson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kleberson pushes off an throws an elbow but Washington leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Washington's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Washington on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Washington lands with a light punch inside.
Washington blocks an elbow strike from Kleberson.
Washington controlling the action here for a moment.
Washington blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kleberson letting Washington take a breather here.
Washington manages to break the clinch.
Kleberson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kleberson lands with a kick to the temple. Washington shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Washington scores with a hook.
Washington throws a one two combo.
Washington throws a chopping leg kick but Kleberson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Washington scores with a nice head shot.
Washington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A solid body kick from Kleberson.
Kleberson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kleberson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Washington throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kleberson counters with an inside leg kick.
Kleberson looks for the body kick but Washington saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kleberson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kleberson. That's going to slow Washington down.
Kleberson throws a body kick the misses
and Washington finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Kleberson ducks under a wild hook from Washington.
Washington throws a right hand that Kleberson ducks under and follows up with a left that Kleberson also avoids with ease.
Washington throws a jab when Kleberson was well out of range.
Washington connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Washington is looking to slow Kleberson down with leg kicks.
Joao Kleberson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Washington lands a leg kick that knocks Kleberson off balance momentarily.
Washington connects with a leg kick. Kleberson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kleberson misses with a head kick.
Xavier Washington is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Washington connects with a single shot there.
Washington throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Washington throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kleberson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Washington manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Washington throws an overhand right that lands on Kleberson's shoulder, as Kleberson tries to avoid the shot.
Kleberson tries to land a front kick but Washington steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A lazy body kick from Kleberson
and Washington makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Washington scoring well with a low kick there.
Kleberson misses with an attempted mid kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Washington.
Washington misses with the body kick
and Kleberson counters with a body kick that stops Washington in his tracks momentarily.
Kleberson throws a lazy head kick
and Washington counters with a nice uppercut.
Washington checks a leg kick.
Washington checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kleberson thumps Washington with a low kick.
Kleberson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Washington is looking to slow Kleberson down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Washington lands with a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xavier Washington comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Washington 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xavier Washington!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between chris jhonson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alasdair MundyJones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MundyJones has chosen luv it as his entrance music. Alasdair MundyJones acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, chris jhonson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alasdair MundyJones!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Hugh Johnson and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
jhonson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. MundyJones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
jhonson misses with a body kick.
jhonson tries to clinch there but MundyJones circles away.
jhonson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
MundyJones shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
MundyJones is controlling the pace.
MundyJones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed jhonson's head.
jhonson is defending against the submission attempts here by MundyJones.
MundyJones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MundyJones prevents jhonson from improving his position.
MundyJones stalling.
MundyJones is trying to control. jhonson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
MundyJones stands up and beckons jhonson to join him on the feet.
jhonson tries to sprawl but MundyJones drives through with a takedown into half guard.
jhonson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
MundyJones 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.
jhonson is looking to escape.
jhonson is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MundyJones performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
MundyJones is pressing down on jhonson's thigh, looking to free his foot. jhonson is holding on for now.
MundyJones slips a nice elbow through jhonson's hands, connecting with jhonson's forehead.
MundyJones working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
jhonson wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MundyJones working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
jhonson is looking to escape.
jhonson is staying active underneath MundyJones, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
MundyJones lands with a punch from half guard.
MundyJones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
MundyJones is trying to work for a kimura but jhonson is defending well.
jhonson is staying active underneath MundyJones, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
jhonson is in trouble now - MundyJones has advanced to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MundyJones landing strikes, looking to finish!
BOOM! MundyJones connects with a massive shot to the dome!
jhonson can't escape the position.
MundyJones working jhonson over with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MundyJones quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for MundyJones but it's paid off an jhonson is forced to tap! Nice work by MundyJones.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alasdair MundyJones!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tai Stick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Thai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stick kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Samoa Island National Anthem. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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185 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tai Stick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Thai!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Hugh Johnson and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by Thai.
Thai moves out of range of the leg kick from Stick.
Thai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stick tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Thai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stick tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stick throws a series of punches but Thai avoids them all with ease.
Stick throws a leg kick but Thai moved away.
Thai tries a head kick but it misses.
Thai lands with a kick to the temple. Stick shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Thai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stick throws a leg kick that misses.
Stick fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stick tries to clinch up but Thai circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thai throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Thai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thai throws a head kick that misses.
An inside leg kick from Stick misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Thai checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stick doesn't manage to clinch there - Thai circles away.
Tai Stick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thai misses with a head kick.
Stick tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thai throws a head kick that misses.
Thai scores with a head kick. Stick tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Thai checks a low kick from Stick.
Stick tries to clinch but Thai is having none of it.
Stick tries to clinch but Thai moves out of range.
Stick looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Thai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stick tries to clinch up but Thai circles away and keeps his distance.
Stick tried to score with a low kick but Thai checks it.
Thai stuffs the takedown.
Stick wants to land a leg kick but Thai is out of range.
Thai keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stick looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thai keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stick shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thai defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tai Stick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stick shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stick changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thai tries to avoid it but Stick manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thai to the ground. Thai escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stick takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Thai slips a jab and a cross from Stick.
Stick shoots in but Thai avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Thai throws a nice inside leg kick.
Thai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stick.
Stick tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thai is looking to slow Stick down with leg kicks.
Stick is breathing heavily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Thai.
Stick tries to clinch but Thai is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thai goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Thai scores a takedown into full mount!
Thai controlling the position easily from mount.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mike Thai.
Thai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stick chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thai can pounce on him.
Stick throws a leg kick
and Thai counters with a head kick. That will keep Stick thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Thai shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Thai was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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!
Thai sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Let's hope that Thai has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Stick keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thai controlling from the full mount.
Stick is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Thai dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Stick fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thai has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stick looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Stick drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stick jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Thai has control of Stick's left arm, preventing Stick from doing any damage.
Stick preventing the sweep.
Thai pulls Stick in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stick thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stick thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Thai pulls Stick in to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mike Thai has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Thai lands a leg kick that knocks Stick off balance momentarily.
Tai Stick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stick throws a leg kick
and Thai decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Stick's guard.
Stick had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thai defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thai stays in close to Stick's body and controls the position.
Stick working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thai doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thai manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Thai is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Stick escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thai gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Thai is stalling in the full guard.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Mike Thai wasn't active enough on the ground.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thai.
Stick steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Thai. That one must have hurt.
Stick throws a leg kick
so Thai counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Thai controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thai looking to pass the guard.
Stick being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Mike Thai hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Thai throws a head kick that Stick semi-blocks.
Thai lands a high kick!
A low kick from Stick is predictable there
and Thai counters with an inside leg kick.
Thai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stick tries to clinch up
and Thai counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Stick is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Stick darts in trying to clinch
and Thai counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Thai.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stick is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thai looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Thai got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stick has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thai has managed to get both his arms back between Stick's legs - danger averted.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thai is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mike Thai has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Stick enables Thai to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Stick manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Thai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Stick's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Thai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stick throws a leg kick
and Thai counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A low kick from Stick is predictable there
and Thai counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Stick had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thai defends it easily.
Thai got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stick has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thai has managed to get both his arms back between Stick's legs - danger averted.
Thai is stalling in the full guard.
Thai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thai controls from within his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Mike Thai wasn't active enough on the ground.
Stick tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Thai counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stick throws a leg kick that is checked
and Thai counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Stick is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Stick wants to clinch
and Thai counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Thai wants to pass to mount but Stick is defending the position.
Thai slows the pace down in half guard.
Stick actively working from the bottom here.
Thai takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Stick is looking for a sweep. Thai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thai sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Stick looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thai is pressing down on Stick's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stick is holding on for now.
Tai Stick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thai trying to control the pace.
Thai really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stick. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mike Thai has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Stick misses with a leg kick
and Thai counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Thai.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thai got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stick has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thai has managed to get both his arms back between Stick's legs - danger averted.
Thai's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Stick escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thai gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Thai is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Mike Thai wasn't active enough on the ground.
Stick misses with a leg kick
and Thai finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Thai connects with a leg kick. Stick looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mike Thai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stick thows a leg kick but Thai checks it
and Thai counters with a slapping leg kick.
Thai goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Stick is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stick tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Thai counters with a head kick. That will keep Stick thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Thai closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Thai lands in his opponent's guard.
Stick working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thai doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thai manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Thai passes into half guard.
Thai slows the pace down in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stick is looking to improve his position.
Thai looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mike Thai has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thai slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Thai's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Mike Thai wasn't active enough on the ground.
Thai throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Mike Thai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stick tries to clinch up
and Thai counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Thai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thai 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 26:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Thai!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodney Dangerfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elix Pox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Elix Pox told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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210 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rodney Dangerfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Elix Pox!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Donatello Bradman and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dangerfield.
Pox tries to clinch but Dangerfield is having none of it.
Dangerfield tests Pox's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A punch lands to the side of Pox 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pox has a takedown stuffed.
Pox takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pox walks straight into a right hand from Dangerfield - that's dropped him! Dangerfield jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Pox from any more punishment! Pox complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rodney Dangerfield!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Hendricks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kokou Dossevi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hendricks kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is National anthem of South Africa. Dossevi is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: "Killers" by Motörhead. Kokou Dossevi struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 186.0lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricardo Hendricks !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kokou Dossevi!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Winston Howard and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hendricks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hendricks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dossevi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hendricks just misses with a punch to the body.
Dossevi shoots in for a takedown but Hendricks shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hendricks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hendricks scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Dossevi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hendricks as he jumps to the side.
Good standup being displayed there by Hendricks as he connects with a hook.
Hendricks looks to land a left hand but Dossevi moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks lands with a hook. Dossevi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hendricks thows a body shot but no joy.
Dossevi fails with a takedown attempt.
Ricardo Hendricks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kokou Dossevi.
Hendricks moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dossevi is trying desperately to land a takedown but Hendricks is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Dossevi.
Dossevi looks gassed!
A decent looking cross lands there for Hendricks .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dossevi moves away from the strike by Hendricks .
Dossevi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
It looks like Kokou Dossevi has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Hendricks .
Dossevi misses with a wild body shot.
Dossevi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dossevi avoids the body shot from Hendricks .
Hendricks lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hendricks lands a jab to Dossevi's midsection.
A big right from Hendricks misses.
Hendricks works the jab nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A shot to the liver by Hendricks . Beautiful body shot.
Hendricks cracks Dossevi with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Hendricks has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Dossevi to stand back up!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hendricks lands a jab to Dossevi's midsection.
Dossevi slips a jab from Hendricks .
Hendricks lands with a right hand.
Hendricks lands a slapping body shot.
Dossevi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hendricks .
Hendricks sends Dossevi crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Hendricks is motioning to the referee to let Dossevi up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Dossevi is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks looks to throw the jab but Dossevi is out of range.
Hendricks drops Dossevi with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Dossevi looks back up at him and smiles so Hendricks waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Dossevi is still on wobbly legs! Can Hendricks finish him?
Dossevi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ricardo Hendricks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hendricks lands a slapping body shot.
Dossevi seems to have recovered his senses.
A slow jab from Hendricks misses its intended target.
Hendricks tests Dossevi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hendricks drops Dossevi with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Dossevi looks back up at him and smiles so Hendricks waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Hendricks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kokou Dossevi's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dossevi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hendricks throws out the jab.
Hendricks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dossevi shoots in looking for a takedown but Hendricks manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dossevi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dossevi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hendricks lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hendricks misses the jab.
Hendricks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dossevi is breathing heavily.
Hendricks lands with a good body shot.
Hendricks connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dossevi momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dossevi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dossevi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hendricks lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A shot to the liver by Hendricks . Beautiful body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hendricks feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Dossevi sprawling to the canvas! Dossevi rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Hendricks finish him?!
Hendricks looks to land a right hand but Dossevi moved out of range.
Hendricks throws a body punch but Dossevi moves out of range.
Hendricks lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hendricks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dossevi can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks misses with a straight left.
Hendricks scores with a jab.
Hendricks takes a swing at Dossevi's ribcage but misses.
Dossevi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dossevi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dossevi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hendricks lands with a right that hurts Dossevi. Dossevi looks to clinch but Hendricks throws a short knee that drops Dossevi. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Ricardo Hendricks !
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mer Jimenez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quinton Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mer Jimenez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Quinton Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, John Mangel and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jimenez missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown. Jimenez tries to sprawl out of it but Jackson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jimenez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jimenez misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson tries to clinch there but Jimenez circles away.
Jimenez throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
Jimenez throws a series of strikes that have Jackson backpedaling.
Jackson tries to clinch up.
Jimenez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Quinton Jackson has been cut.
Horrible takedown by Jackson or perhaps it was just good defense by Jimenez which made him look bad.
Jimenez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jimenez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mer Jimenez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinton Jackson.
Jimenez throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jimenez throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Jimenez scores with a punch to the head.
Jimenez shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jackson eats them both and turns towards Jimenez to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jackson tries to clinch up.
Jimenez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mer Jimenez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jackson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jackson dives in and grabs Jimenez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jimenez pushes down on Jackson's head and hops out.
Jimenez throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jimenez throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jimenez scores with a jab. Jackson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jackson shoots for a takedown but Jimenez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jackson looks gassed!
Jimenez misses with the combination.
Jimenez connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jimenez lands a jab-cross combination.
Jackson is trying desperately to land a takedown but Jimenez is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Jackson.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Jimenez.
Jimenez scores with a one two! Jackson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jimenez.
Jimenez lands a nice looking body shot.
Jimenez is working the combinations to good effect here.
Jimenez tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jimenez is pawing at Jackson, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Jackson's nose. Jackson is badly hurt! Jimenez pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Jackson tries desperately to hold on but Jimenez is relentless in his assault! As Jackson receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Jimenez away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mer Jimenez!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Domenic Gazza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abiel Selawi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gazza might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to National Anthem of Italy. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Domenic Gazza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Abiel Selawi!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, John Mangel and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gazza slaps away a takedown attempt from Selawi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Selawi feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Gazza is looking to stand up but Selawi isn't so interested in that idea.
Gazza lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Selawi!
Selawi working to try and regain half guard.
Selawi in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A nice elbow there by Gazza.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
BOOM! Gazza connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Selawi is trying to escape the mount.
Selawi in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Selawi tries to hold on but Gazza postures up.
Gazza landing strikes from the mount and Selawi is in trouble!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gazza lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Gazza putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Gazza prevents Selawi from getting the reversal.
Gazza landing strikes from the mount.
Gazza is landing with some decent strikes but Selawi is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Gazza trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Selawi tries to lock up and control but Gazza gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gazza is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Selawi can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Selawi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gazza. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gazza avoids the attempt from Selawi to control.
Selawi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gazza is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Selawi can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gazza lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The referee warns Selawi that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Selawi is looking to improve his position but Gazza isn't that keen on the idea.
Gazza with a couple of short strikes.
Gazza working Selawi over with strikes here.
Selawi tries to reverse the position but Gazza maintains control.
Gazza working Selawi over with strikes here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gazza scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Gazza is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Gazza with good strikes from the mount here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gazza landing strikes from the mount.
Selawi is bucking up trying to escape but Gazza cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Selawi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gazza sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Selawi is trying to escape the mount.
Gazza dominating with strikes here.
Gazza dominating with strikes here.
Gazza with good strikes from the mount here!
Gazza has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Selawi's face.
Selawi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Selawi is bucking up trying to escape but Gazza cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Gazza looking to control but Selawi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Selawi working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gazza pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Selawi is trying to escape the mount.
Gazza landing strikes from the mount.
Gazza raining down shots from the mount!
Gazza is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Selawi can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Gazza is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Gazza with good strikes from the mount here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Selawi is squirming around, avoiding Gazza's attempts to control the action.
Gazza 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.
BOOM! Gazza connects with a massive shot to the dome!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Selawi is looking to improve his position but Gazza isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Domenic Gazza dominated that 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.
No luck for Selawi with that takedown attempt.
Gazza ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Selawi moves away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gazza breaks from the clinch.
Selawi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gazza avoids it really well and circles away.
Selawi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gazza looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Selawi working away.
Gazza manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gazza works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gazza looking to control.
Gazza is controlling Selawi's posture.
Selawi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gazza keeping full guard, as Selawi tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gazza has control of Selawi's left arm, preventing Selawi from doing any damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Selawi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gazza swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Domenic Gazza.
Selawi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gazza is fending him off so far but Selawi persists. Nope, Gazza circles away and we're back to standing.
Domenic Gazza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abiel Selawi.
Gazza drives through and clinches with Selawi against the cage.
Gazza doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gazza lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Selawi or not.
Gazza escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gazza is looking to clinch.
Gazza swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Selawi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gazza changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gazza swings for the body but Selawi moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Gazza. No joy for Selawi on that attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Selawi tries to sprawl but Gazza drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Gazza is pressing down on Selawi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Selawi is holding on for now.
Selawi is trying to stand up here but Gazza is controlling him well.
Gazza trying to mount his opponent but Selawi defends it.
Gazza lands strikes from half guard.
Gazza working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Selawi is looking to control Gazza's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Selawi avoid being mounted?
Selawi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Selawi taking some punishment here, with Gazza in his half guard.
Selawi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gazza pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gazza throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Domenic Gazza overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Selawi tries to roll over but Gazza keeps him under control.
Selawi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gazza scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Selawi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gazza scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gazza trying to pass the guard but Selawi defending well.
Selawi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gazza.
Selawi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gazza.
Selawi wants to improve his position but Gazza is controlling well.
That's four 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.
Gazza seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gazza is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Selawi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gazza missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gazza missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Selawi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Selawi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gazza lands strikes from half guard.
Gazza is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Selawi is looking for a sweep. Gazza is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Domenic Gazza 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Selawi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gazza to the mat! Gazza manages to get full guard.
Gazza manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gazza prevents Selawi from getting the reversal.
Gazza lands a big elbow.
Selawi tries to hold on but Gazza postures up.
Gazza lands a nice shot to the head.
Selawi is desperately trying to improve his position but Gazza has a good base and remains in mount.
Gazza working Selawi over with strikes here.
Selawi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gazza lands a big elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gazza landing strikes from the mount and Selawi is in trouble!
Selawi tries to hold on but Gazza postures up.
Gazza scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Gazza prevents Selawi from getting the reversal.
Gazza trying to control but Selawi is having none of it.
Gazza putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Gazza working the ground and pound effectively.
Gazza raining down shots from the mount!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Selawi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Selawi is bucking up trying to escape but Gazza cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Selawi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Selawi wants to hold on but Gazza pushes him away.
Gazza controlling from mount.
A nice elbow there by Gazza.
Gazza dominating with strikes here.
Selawi tries to hold on but Gazza postures up.
Selawi flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Abiel Selawi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Selawi is trying to escape the mount.
Selawi tries to hold on but Gazza postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Selawi tries to reverse the position but Gazza maintains control.
Gazza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Selawi can do to turn this around?
Selawi is in a horrible position here. Gazza smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Gazza looking for a guillotine from mount but Selawi is having none of it.
Selawi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Domenic Gazza is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gazza with shots to the head and body - Selawi looks very uncomfortable down there.
Gazza wants to control the pace but Selawi is squirming around nicely.
Gazza breaks from Selawi's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Selawi is bucking up trying to escape but Gazza cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Selawi working to try and regain half guard.
Selawi takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Selawi is working to get back to half guard.
Gazza with good strikes from the mount here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Domenic Gazza showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gazza has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Domenic Gazza!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Travis Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marby Arcade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Travis Turner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marby Arcade!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Bruno Hogan and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arcade lands a body shot.
Turner shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Arcade sprawls well. Arcade wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Turner gets slowly back to his feet.
Turner shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Arcade but Arcade pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Arcade pushes Turner up against the cage in a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Arcade as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Arcade.
Turner is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Arcade.
Arcade working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Arcade lands a hook that snaps the head of Turner backwards.
Arcade lands an elbow inside that Turner shrugs off.
It looks like Travis Turner has been cut.
Arcade throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Arcade working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Arcade.
Arcade lands an elbow inside.
Travis Turner's cut is getting worse.
Nice body punch from Arcade.
Arcade lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Arcade.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Arcade.
Turner's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Arcade lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Arcade lands a body punch in the clinch.
Arcade scores with a shot to the side of Turner's head.
Arcade lands with a right to the head.
Arcade lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Travis Turner's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Arcade lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Arcade misses with an elbow over the top.
Arcade has a couple of punches blocked by Turner.
Arcade lands a shot to the body.
Turner takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Arcade.
A hook to the body from Arcade.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arcade lands a right hand that snaps the head of Turner backwards.
Arcade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arcade lands a nice uppercut.
Arcade swings wildly with an uppercut but Turner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arcade lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Arcade scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jeez, Travis Turner's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Still in the clinch, Arcade scores with a nice short uppercut.
Arcade lands a shoulder strike.
Arcade lands with a light punch inside.
A nice left hand lands by Arcade.
Arcade trying to land knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Arcade.
A short right from Arcade on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Arcade.
Nice body punch from Arcade.
Arcade gets through Turner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Travis Turner's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Marby Arcade!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Quall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cup Coffee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quall comes to the cage accompanied by Beach Blast. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Quall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cup Coffee!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, John Mangel and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coffee misses with a takedown attempt - Quall sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Coffee shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Coffee is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Quall is staying active underneath Coffee, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Coffee tries to pass to full mount but Quall defends it.
Quall is not content to let Coffee control the position.
Coffee thows a huge punch but Quall dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quall gets back to full guard.
Quall keeping full guard, as Coffee tries to pass.
Coffee trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Coffee showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Coffee has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Coffee throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Quall works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Coffee trying to control the position from guard on top but Quall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Quall wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coffee wants to control from the top but Quall keeps moving.
Coffee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Quall is keeping the position for now.
Coffee trying to control but Quall is working from the bottom.
Coffee preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Cup Coffee was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Coffee misses with a hook.
A punch lands to the side of Coffee 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Coffee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Quall.
Quall avoids a punch combination nicely.
Coffee closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Quall quickly recovers to half guard.
Quall is looking for a sweep. Coffee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Coffee throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Coffee stalling away here and it's allowed Quall to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Coffee not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Coffee looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coffee trying to control but Quall is working from the bottom.
Coffee being controlled here momentarily.
Quall keeping moving, preventing Coffee from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Quall looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cup Coffee dominated that round.
That's time! Quall's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Coffee is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sloppy strikes from Coffee. Those never looked like landing.
Quall throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Coffee walks into a straight right hand from Quall.
Quall tries to bum rush Coffee with a series of wild strikes but Coffee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Coffee dodges the punch combination from Quall.
Coffee throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Quall counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Coffee tests Quall's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Coffee gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Quall wants to slow Coffee down by chopping away at his legs.
Coffee misses with a few strikes there.
Quall scores with a sloppy right hand. Coffee should have avoided that one.
Coffee misses with a wild combination.
Quall uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Quall misses the shot to the body.
Coffee moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Coffee closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Coffee trying to stall but Quall improves his position.
Quall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Quall throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Coffee changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Quall fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quall fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cup Coffee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Coffee takes one to the side of the head.
Coffee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Quall.
Coffee thows a body shot but no joy.
A decent looking cross lands there for Quall.
Quall stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Quall wants it to stay on the feet.
The fighters circling - Quall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Quall. Coffee shrugs it off though.
Coffee is breathing heavily.
Coffee gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Coffee takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheers as Quall lands an impressive looking overhand right. Coffee doesn't seem phased though.
Quall chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Coffee throws a jab but it's blocked by Quall.
Coffee throws a lazy head kick
and Quall counters with a nice uppercut.
Coffee fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
James Quall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cup Coffee.
Quall with a jab.
Coffee tries to clinch up
and Quall counters with a straight right hand.
Quall lands a glancing blow to the side of Coffee's head.
Donk. Quall catches Coffee right on the button with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quall gets a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coffee is trying to stall.
Quall is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Good body shot from Quall.
A right hook to the body lands for Quall.
Quall lands a left hand that snaps the head of Coffee backwards.
Quall lands a body shot.
Quall lands with a light punch inside.
Quall lands a shot to the body.
Quall is leaning against Coffee and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Quall lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Quall throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Quall controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Quall for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Quall lands a shot to the body.
Quall lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Quall tries to work over Coffee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Quall presses Coffee against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quall lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Coffee.
Quall digs a right hand underneath Coffee's ribcage. Coffee let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Quall is trying to maintain a safe position but Coffee gets an underhook and turns Quall into the cage.
Quall lands a right hand that snaps the head of Coffee backwards.
Coffee is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Quall gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Quall will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Coffee up against the cage.
Quall lands a shoulder strike.
Quall is struggling to control the position.
Quall presses Coffee against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Quall is pressed up against the cage. Coffee has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Quall down to the mat. Quall avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Coffee walks into a stiff left hand from Quall.
Quall rushes Coffee and presses him up against the cage.
Quall lands a hook to the side of the head.
Quall lands with a light punch inside.
Quall works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Quall on the inside.
Quall pressing his opponent against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Quall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coffee takes a shot to the head.
Coffee trying to control the position but instead, Quall has worked for underhooks and has pushed Coffee into the cage.
Quall lands a right hand that snaps the head of Coffee backwards.
A hook to the body from Quall.
Coffee drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Quall gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Quall controlling the action here for a moment.
Quall lands a body punch in the clinch.
Quall stalling against the cage.
Quall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Coffee avoiding damage as Quall throws knees to the body.
Coffee drops down looking for an ankle pick but Quall pulls his leg out and moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quall cracks the inside of Coffee's front leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Quall dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Quall connects with a good right hand that stumbles Coffee. Coffee circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Coffee walks into a left hand.
Coffee takes one to the side of the head.
Quall punishes Coffee's body with a nice straight punch.
Quall lands a really nice looking cross but Coffee seems unphased.
Quall lands a jab to the head.
Quall throws a series of strikes that have Coffee backpedaling.
Quall misses with a few strikes there.
Coffee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Quall circles away quickly and effectively.
Coffee takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Coffee needs to keep his hands up - Quall had a free shot at his head there.
Coffee is looking to score with low kicks.
Coffee steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Quall. That one must have hurt.
Quall lands a glancing blow to the side of Coffee's head.
Coffee misses with a wild combination.
Coffee gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Coffee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Quall stalks Coffee and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Coffee's face. Coffee staggers backwards, shaken.
Quall works the jab nicely.
Coffee drops his hands momentarily and Quall takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Quall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Coffee.
Quall dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Coffee has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quall cracks the inside of Coffee's front leg.
Coffee takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Coffee on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Quall. Quall obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice cross by Quall.
Quall's corner calls for a 1-2. Quall obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Coffee looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Quall is fending him off so far but Coffee persists. Nope, Quall circles away and we're back to standing.
Cup Coffee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coffee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Quall.
Quall darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Coffee is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Quall.
Quall throws a right hand that Coffee ducks under and follows up with a left that Coffee also avoids with ease.
Quall uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Good exchange - Quall coming out on top.
Coffee throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Quall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Quall is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Quall closes the distance and pushes Coffee back into the cage.
A short body shot lands from Quall as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Quall - that landed with a thud.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Quall.
Quall seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Quall prevents a takedown attempt there.
Quall effectively controlling the action here.
James Quall has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Quall.
Quall lands a shoulder strike.
Quall lands a left hand.
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!
Quall pushes Coffee back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Quall.
Quall scores with a hook to the body.
Quall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Coffee can do to turn this around?
A short body shot lands from Quall as the two fighters clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Quall.
Quall lands with a short shot to the head.
Quall tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Quall lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Quall gets through Coffee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Quall.
Quall slows down the pace here.
Quall lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Cup Coffee has been cut.
Quall lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Quall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quall lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Coffee.
Still in the clinch, Quall scores with a nice short uppercut.
Quall lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Coffee or not.
Quall dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Coffee gets control of Quall's arms and successfully pulls guard. Coffee will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Quall decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Coffee, up you get!
Coffee looks to land a combination but Quall avoids it well.
Quall jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Coffee scores with a body shot.
Quall's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Quall duly obliges.
Quall paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Quall chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Coffee slips a jab and a cross from Quall.
Coffee throws a nice looking combination but Quall bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Quall connects with the punch.
Quall works over Coffee's head and body with a nice combination.
James Quall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Coffee misses.
Quall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Quall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Coffee.
Coffee falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Quall counter with a right hand.
Coffee is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Jab by Quall.
Coffee throws a series of punches but Quall moves out of range.
Quall scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Coffee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Quall with a jab.
Quall tests Coffee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Coffee fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Quall avoids it really well and circles away.
James Quall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cup Coffee.
A decent looking cross lands there for Quall.
James Quall is winning the standup battle so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Quall lands a nice leg kick that just misses Coffee's sensitive parts.
Nice cross by Quall.
Quall cracks Coffee with a right hand to the side of the head.
Quall with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Quall showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Quall has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Quall!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rajesh Ramayan Koothrappali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jim Storm was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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162 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rajesh Ramayan Koothrappali !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jim Storm!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Winston Howard and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Storm uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Koothrappali .
Storm looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Storm wants to free his trapped foot but Koothrappali is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Storm is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Koothrappali sees it coming and defends easily.
Koothrappali is doing well to control the position and prevent Storm from advancing to side control.
Koothrappali on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Koothrappali tries to get out of the position.
Storm is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Koothrappali reverses the position - he's now on top in Storm's guard.
Koothrappali has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Koothrappali wants to get up but he can't break Storm's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Storm has his foot on Koothrappali 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Koothrappali works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koothrappali wanted to stand there but Storm had control of the position.
Storm trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koothrappali won't allow Storm to sweep him here.
Storm trying to control the position.
Storm manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Koothrappali thows a body shot but no joy.
Koothrappali throws out a leg kick but Storm moves out of range and Koothrappali only half commits.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Koothrappali takes a swing at Storm's ribcage but misses.
Koothrappali fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Storm manages to avoid it.
Horrible takedown by Storm or perhaps it was just good defense by Koothrappali which made him look bad.
Koothrappali tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Koothrappali .
A bone on bone clash there as Storm blocks the leg kick.
Koothrappali misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Koothrappali is fending him off so far but Storm persists. Nope, Koothrappali circles away and we're back to standing.
A low kick from Storm misses
and Koothrappali counters with a nice low kick that buckles Storm's knee momentarily.
Storm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koothrappali .
Koothrappali throws out a leg kick but Storm moves out of range and Koothrappali only half commits.
Storm doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Koothrappali counters with an inside leg kick.
Rajesh Ramayan Koothrappali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Storm.
Storm has his takedown stuffed
and Koothrappali connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Koothrappali lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Storm has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Storm and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Koothrappali checks a low kick from Storm.
Koothrappali looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Storm with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Koothrappali to counter with a crisp jab.
Koothrappali dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Storm. That did some damage!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Koothrappali throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koothrappali swings for the body but Storm moves out of range.
Storm with a lazy takedown attempt
and Koothrappali counters with a thumping low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rajesh Ramayan Koothrappali dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Storm misses with a takedown
and Koothrappali counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Storm shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Koothrappali counters with a left to the body.
Storm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koothrappali just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Koothrappali .
Koothrappali buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Storm is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koothrappali looks to land a body kick but Storm moved away.
Storm on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A punch combination from Koothrappali misses.
Koothrappali is looking to wear down Storm with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Storm fails with the takedown
and Koothrappali counters with a good, hard body kick but Storm shrugs it off.
Rajesh Ramayan Koothrappali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Storm.
A jab lands there for Koothrappali .
Storm shoots and misses
and Koothrappali makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Storm avoids the body shot from Koothrappali .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm throws a left and a right that both miss
and Koothrappali counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Koothrappali feints and then cracks Storm's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Storm down.
Koothrappali swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by Koothrappali . Beautiful body shot.
Rajesh Ramayan Koothrappali is winning the standup battle so far.
Koothrappali goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koothrappali dips to his left and cracks Storm with an uppercut!
Storm blocks a head kick by Koothrappali .
Storm fails with the takedown
and Koothrappali counters with a nice leg kick.
Jim Storm is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Storm crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Koothrappali - the referee stops the clock and Storm gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Koothrappali . Storm manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Koothrappali ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Storm moves away.
Koothrappali lands with a good body shot.
Jim Storm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koothrappali throws a head kick that half lands.
Storm throws a shot from downtown. Koothrappali moves away and avoids it.
Koothrappali pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm fails with the takedown
and Koothrappali counters with a slapping leg kick.
Storm doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Koothrappali counters with a thumping low kick.
Storm takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Storm gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Koothrappali counters with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rajesh Ramayan Koothrappali dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Koothrappali cracks a nice hook into Storm's ribs.
Koothrappali throws a solid leg kick but Storm takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Koothrappali .
Storm throws a leg kick
and Koothrappali counters with a slapping leg kick.
Storm doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Koothrappali counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Storm thinking.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Koothrappali .
Storm takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Storm misses with a takedown
and Koothrappali makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Storm really felt that one!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koothrappali misses with an attempted mid kick.
Koothrappali throws a nice outside leg kick.
Koothrappali scores with a crisp jab that stopped Storm in his tracks.
Koothrappali is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Storm can do to turn this around?
Storm doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Koothrappali counters with a nice low kick that buckles Storm's knee momentarily.
Rajesh Ramayan Koothrappali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Storm.
Storm fails with the takedown
and Koothrappali makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koothrappali throws a right and a left that both miss.
Koothrappali sizes up Storm with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Koothrappali lunges at Storm with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Storm's hand.
Koothrappali throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Storm misses with a takedown attempt
and Koothrappali counters with a head kick that drops Storm to the mat! Storm scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Storm is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koothrappali with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Storm is still on wobbly legs! Can Koothrappali finish him?
Koothrappali connects with an inside leg kick.
Storm seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koothrappali lands with a good body shot.
Koothrappali throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Storm's head.
Koothrappali throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That kick from Koothrappali tenderised Storm's leg. Storm is trying to keep his angry face on.
Koothrappali fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Storm.
Koothrappali attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Koothrappali ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm blocks a leg kick.
Koothrappali ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Storm moves away.
Storm with a poor takedown
and Koothrappali counters with an inside leg kick.
Koothrappali scores with a leg kick.
Koothrappali throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Storm throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Koothrappali counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Koothrappali digs a good hook to Storm's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rajesh Ramayan Koothrappali clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Koothrappali misses with a low kick.
Koothrappali gets caught flat footed, as Storm shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Storm being controlled here momentarily.
Koothrappali wants to sweep but no luck.
Stormis looking to pass into half guard but Koothrappali pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Koothrappali is in guard.
Storm trying to control the position.
Koothrappali has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Storm is proving hard to escape from.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Koothrappali doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Koothrappali manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Storm is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Koothrappali would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Storm doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Storm is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Koothrappali wanted to stand there but Storm had control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Storm has his foot on Koothrappali 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Koothrappali works his way back into a safe position though.
Storm is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Storm working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Koothrappali doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Storm is tightening it up a little... Koothrappali has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Koothrappali reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Koothrappali taps out! nice BJJ there by Storm!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jim Storm!
Jim Storm is the new lightweight champion!
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