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SFC 56 - Magnum Opus PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barb Dwyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mick Fanning (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fanning has chosen Let the bodies hit the floor as his entrance music. 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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Barb Dwyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mick Fanning!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Steve Erwin and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fanning throws a nice looking combination but Dwyer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fanning tries to bum rush Dwyer with a series of wild strikes but Dwyer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fanning will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fanning misses with a body shot.
Fanning throws a right hand that Dwyer ducks under and follows up with a left that Dwyer also avoids with ease.
Fanning swings for the body but Dwyer moves out of range.
Fanning misses with a two punch combination.
Dwyer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fanning throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dwyer ducks under a wild hook from Fanning.
Fanning throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dwyer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Fanning to counter with a crisp jab.
Fanning closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dwyer swinging wildly here.
Fanning throws a good cross that connects.
Dwyer misses with a double jab
and Fanning connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fanning falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dwyer counters with a three punch combo that has Fanning backing up. Fanning nods at Dwyer to acknowledge the strikes.
Fanning swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dwyer counters with a straight that turns Fanning's legs to rubber! Dwyer pushes forward with more strikes and Fanning goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barb Dwyer!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Fark McGeeZax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Multiple Sclerosis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fark McGeeZax could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Multiple Sclerosis's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fark McGeeZax!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Multiple Sclerosis!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Steve Erwin and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sclerosis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGeeZax.
McGeeZax dodges the punch combination from Sclerosis.
Sclerosis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McGeeZax swivels and escapes.
McGeeZax walks into a jab.
Sclerosis looks to land a combination but McGeeZax avoids it well.
McGeeZax feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sclerosiss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sclerosis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sclerosis misses with the combination.
McGeeZax lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McGeeZax.
McGeeZax swinging wildly here.
Sclerosis looks to land a combination but McGeeZax avoids it well.
McGeeZax avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sclerosis throws a left and a right that both miss
and McGeeZax counters with a two punch combo.
A slow jab from Sclerosis misses its intended target.
A jab from McGeeZax finds it's way through Sclerosis's defenses.
McGeeZax lands the left hand.
McGeeZax will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McGeeZax lands a really nice looking cross but Sclerosis seems unphased.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sclerosis takes one to the side of the head.
McGeeZax shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sclerosis eats them both and turns towards McGeeZax to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sclerosis throws a nice looking combination but McGeeZax bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGeeZax takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sclerosis throws a hook but McGeeZax avoids it easily.
Sclerosis throws a right and a left that both miss.
McGeeZax pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sclerosis scores a takedown into full mount!
McGeeZax tries to hold on but Sclerosis postures up.
McGeeZax is trying to escape the mount.
McGeeZax wants to control but Sclerosis is having none of it.
McGeeZax is desperately trying to improve his position but Sclerosis has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sclerosis content just to control the position here.
McGeeZax gets back to half guard.
McGeeZax looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sclerosis looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGeeZax is not content to let Sclerosis control the position.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Multiple Sclerosis wasn't active enough on the ground.
McGeeZax will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sclerosis misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sclerosis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sclerosis misses with a wild body shot.
McGeeZax lands a body shot.
Sclerosis shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McGeeZax manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
McGeeZax throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
McGeeZax wants to sweep but no luck.
McGeeZax wants to stand up but Sclerosis is controlling him.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McGeeZax manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sclerosis manages to get himself to full guard.
McGeeZax in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McGeeZax is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sclerosis is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sclerosis has escaped and now he's on top!
McGeeZax is breathing heavily.
Sclerosis postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGeeZax is working an open guard so Sclerosis takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
McGeeZax swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sclerosis throws a right and a left that McGeeZax avoids nicely.
Sclerosis tries for a takedown but McGeeZax sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fark McGeeZax has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Multiple Sclerosis.
McGeeZax lands with an overhand left.
McGeeZax is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sclerosis throws a hook but McGeeZax avoids it easily.
McGeeZax lands with a nice body punch.
McGeeZax connects with a body shot that sends Sclerosis's belly button to the back.
Sclerosis looks to land a combination but McGeeZax avoids it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGeeZax displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sclerosis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McGeeZax counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McGeeZax takes a swing at Sclerosis's ribcage but misses.
McGeeZax fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McGeeZax with a nice cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Fark McGeeZax will probably get the nod.
That's time! McGeeZax's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice defenses there by McGeeZax.
McGeeZax moves out of range as Sclerosis strikes.
No joy there for Sclerosis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sclerosis throws a left and a right that both miss
letting McGeeZax counter with a right hand.
McGeeZax scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
McGeeZax will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sclerosis misses with a wild combination.
Sclerosis has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
McGeeZax misses with a series of wild punches.
A cross from McGeeZax lands.
Sclerosis shoots in for a double leg but McGeeZax sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sclerosis is breathing heavily.
McGeeZax throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sclerosis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The fighters circling - McGeeZax throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGeeZax misses with a two punch combination.
Sclerosis digs a good hook to McGeeZax's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sclerosis misses with a jab, cross combination.
McGeeZax lands the left hand.
McGeeZax throws a right hand that Sclerosis ducks under and follows up with a left that Sclerosis also avoids with ease.
McGeeZax scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice uppercut lands for McGeeZax. That snapped Sclerosis's head back.
Sclerosis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McGeeZax doesn't seem bothered though.
Fark McGeeZax is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice combination there by McGeeZax.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGeeZax. Sclerosis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sclerosis avoids the body shot from McGeeZax.
Sclerosis shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sclerosis showed some decent athleticism there.
Sclerosis prevents McGeeZax from standing back up.
McGeeZax regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sclerosis tries to free his leg and advance position but McGeeZax is retaining full guard.
Sclerosis won't allow McGeeZax to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sclerosis decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Sclerosis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fark McGeeZax is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sclerosis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sclerosis is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
McGeeZax throws a combination. Sclerosis tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sclerosis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sclerosis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGeeZax thuds his right hand into Sclerosis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sclerosis darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sclerosis looks to land a right hand but McGeeZax moved out of range.
Sclerosis blocks a jab.
Fark McGeeZax seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sclerosis lands with a cross.
McGeeZax misses with a double jab.
Sclerosis misses with a shot to the body
and McGeeZax cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fark McGeeZax is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice defenses there by Sclerosis.
McGeeZax throws a jab but it's blocked by Sclerosis.
McGeeZax swinging wildly here.
Sclerosis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sclerosis scores with a punch to the head.
McGeeZax keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fark McGeeZax has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Multiple Sclerosis.
A nice combination there by Sclerosis.
McGeeZax with a jab.
Sclerosis takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McGeeZax throws a jab but it's blocked by Sclerosis.
Sclerosis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sclerosis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McGeeZax counters with a nice body shot.
Jab, jab by McGeeZax - just one landing.
McGeeZax lands a two punch combo.
McGeeZax takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sclerosis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The fighters circle momentarily. McGeeZax darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McGeeZax connects with a right hand. Sclerosis shakes it off.
Jab from McGeeZax.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab by McGeeZax.
McGeeZax tries to bum rush Sclerosis with a series of wild strikes but Sclerosis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McGeeZax lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sclerosis shoots for a double leg takedown but McGeeZax sprawls well. He's pushed Sclerosis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McGeeZax misses with a wild combination.
McGeeZax misses with a double jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McGeeZax!
McGeeZax tests Sclerosis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McGeeZax connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sclerosis. Sclerosis circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A punch lands to the side of Sclerosis 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sclerosis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGeeZax swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sclerosis blocks a jab.
McGeeZax lands a lovely overhand right.
Sclerosis throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McGeeZax on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fark McGeeZax dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
McGeeZax works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sclerosis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McGeeZax lands with a shot to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Sclerosis scores with a four punch combination!
McGeeZax throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sclerosis is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in McGeeZax's half guard.
Sclerosis is pressing down on McGeeZax's thigh, looking to free his foot. McGeeZax is holding on for now.
McGeeZax is looking for a sweep. Sclerosis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sclerosis not doing much here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McGeeZax looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sclerosis tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
McGeeZax is looking for a sweep. Sclerosis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGeeZax missing with punches from the bottom.
Sclerosis decides to stand and escape the position.
McGeeZax throws a shot from downtown. Sclerosis moves away and avoids it.
Sclerosis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice straight punches there by Sclerosis. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sclerosis.
Sclerosis swinging wildly here.
McGeeZax scores with a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McGeeZax slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McGeeZax ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McGeeZax lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sclerosis circles away quickly and effectively.
Sclerosis fails to land with a series of punches.
McGeeZax connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sclerosis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGeeZax throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sclerosis counters with a three punch combo that has McGeeZax backing up. McGeeZax nods at Sclerosis to acknowledge the strikes.
Sclerosis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McGeeZax misses with a series of wild punches.
McGeeZax connects with a single shot there.
Sclerosis drops his hands momentarily and McGeeZax takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sclerosis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McGeeZax darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McGeeZax bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sclerosis's head backwards.
Sclerosis misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGeeZax lands a jab.
McGeeZax uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sclerosis.
Sclerosis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McGeeZax with a nice cross.
Sclerosis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Good exchange - McGeeZax coming out on top.
McGeeZax lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sclerosis shoots for a takedown but McGeeZax saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McGeeZax shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sclerosis eats them both and turns towards McGeeZax to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sclerosis takes one to the chin there.
Sclerosis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McGeeZax finds it's way round the side to connect with Sclerosis's head.
Sclerosis shoots and misses
and Sclerosis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McGeeZax comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sclerosis takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sclerosis swings away with a body shot that misses
and McGeeZax cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGeeZax misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGeeZax will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McGeeZax lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McGeeZax lands with a cross.
McGeeZax misses with a straight right.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sclerosis.
Fark McGeeZax has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Multiple Sclerosis.
Jab by McGeeZax.
McGeeZax cracks a nice hook into Sclerosis's ribs.
Sclerosis lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A left lands for McGeeZax.
Sclerosis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McGeeZax is working the combinations to good effect here.
McGeeZax cracks a nice hook into Sclerosis's ribs.
McGeeZax scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Multiple Sclerosis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fark McGeeZax is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McGeeZax dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McGeeZax scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Fark McGeeZax.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McGeeZax, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fark McGeeZax!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ridge Back (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phillip E Cheesesteak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Back kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Animal I have Become. Phillip E Cheesesteak has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ridge Back!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Phillip E Cheesesteak!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Eliza Hachem and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cheesesteak throws an overhand right that lands on Back's shoulder, as Back tries to avoid the shot.
Cheesesteak throws a shot from downtown. Back moves away and avoids it.
Cheesesteak 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.
Cheesesteak postures up in Back's guard and throws a big left but Back blocks it.
Cheesesteak looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Back keeping moving, preventing Cheesesteak from controlling successfully.
Cheesesteak postures up in Back's guard and throws a big left but Back blocks it.
Back is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cheesesteak is controlling him.
Back has momentary wrist control but Cheesesteak slips an elbow through the middle.
Cheesesteak must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cheesesteak wants to control from the top but Back keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheesesteak throwing strikes but missing.
Back can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cheesesteak controls the pace.
Back preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cheesesteak wants to pass the guard but Back is keeping the position.
Cheesesteak wants to control from the top but Back keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cheesesteak accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cheesesteak throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Back works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cheesesteak working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cheesesteak with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cheesesteak throwing strikes but missing.
Cheesesteak throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Back works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cheesesteak's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cheesesteak with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cheesesteak trying to control but Back is working from the bottom.
Back on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Back tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheesesteak lands a couple of elbows.
Cheesesteak trying to control the position from guard on top but Back is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cheesesteak looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Back wants to stand but Cheesesteak is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cheesesteak engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Phillip E Cheesesteak wasn't active enough on the ground.
Back is looking to clinch but Cheesesteak is avoiding it.
Cheesesteak tries for a takedown but Back sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Back uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cheesesteak.
Cheesesteak lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A decent looking cross lands there for Back.
Back staying out of range there.
Cheesesteak fails to land the takedown.
Cheesesteak looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Back instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phillip E Cheesesteak dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Back is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Back rushes Cheesesteak and presses him up against the cage.
Back lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Back gets underhooks to prevent Cheesesteak's takedown attempt.
Back crunches a lovely knee into Cheesesteak's ribcage.
Cheesesteak avoiding damage.
Back lands a shoulder strike.
Cheesesteak lands with a right to the head.
Back lands with a light punch inside.
Back using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Back utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Back landing knees to the head.
Back scores with a hook to the body.
Back works on Cheesesteak's body with a couple of short punches.
A short body shot lands from Back as the two fighters clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Back lands a knee to the body.
Cheesesteak has a couple of punches blocked by Back.
Cheesesteak is breathing heavily.
A right hook to the body lands for Back.
Back lands an elbow inside that Cheesesteak shrugs off.
Back scores with a hook to the body.
Cheesesteak takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Back.
Cheesesteak managing to block the knees to the body from Back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Back lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cheesesteak lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Back or not.
Back lands a body shot.
Back working Cheesesteak over with knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Back.
Back utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Back using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cheesesteak has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Back lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cheesesteak backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Back.
Back scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Back.
A short left from Back.
Back lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cheesesteak or not.
Ridge Back has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Back misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cheesesteak.
Back lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cheesesteak backwards.
Back cracks Cheesesteak with a nice body shot.
Cheesesteak takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cheesesteak's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Back lands an elbow just above Cheesesteak 's eye.
Back lands a body shot.
Back connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cheesesteak's face.
Cheesesteak is rocked!
Back with a knee to the head.
Cheesesteak is still on wobbly legs! Can Back finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Back lands an elbow just above Cheesesteak 's eye.
Back lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cheesesteak blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cheesesteak blocking some punches.
Back creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cheesesteak's defenses.
Back tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Back throws a head punch that misses.
Back lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Back lands a big knee to the head and Cheesesteak goes down! Back pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ridge Back!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aphachai Hopachai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Makaveli Lexington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lexington is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: 1970 Somethin - B.I.G. This should be fireworks!
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280 lbs
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276 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aphachai Hopachai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Makaveli Lexington!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Steve Erwin and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hopachai throws a head kick that misses.
Lexington feints a jab promting Hopachai to slip. Lexington then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hopachai slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Aphachai Hopachai has been cut.
Hopachai throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lexington swinging wildly here.
Lexington avoids the head kick by Hopachai.
Lexington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hopachai moves away.
Hopachai misses with a head kick.
Lexington blocks a head kick by Hopachai.
Hopachai misses with a body shot
and Lexington counters with a straight right hand.
Lexington cracks Hopachai with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hopachai on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lexington throws a shot to the body.
Lexington tests Hopachai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lexington lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lexington lands with a right hand.
Hopachai throws a head kick that misses
and Lexington counters with a crisp right that sends Hopachai to the canvas! Lexington follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Makaveli Lexington!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yo Landi ViSSer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sho Kazuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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165 lbs
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21
165 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Excellent MT
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Yo Landi ViSSer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sho Kazuki!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Winston Howard and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kazuki thuds a left hand into ViSSer's body.
ViSSer walks into a straight right hand from Kazuki.
ViSSer swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kazuki counters with a straight right hand.
Kazuki thows a body shot but no joy.
Kazuki throws a predictable looking body shot
and ViSSer counters with an outside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kazuki.
Kazuki lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kazuki moves in looking to clinch but ViSSer pushes him off.
Kazuki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A lazy left from Kazuki finds it's target.
ViSSer swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kazuki counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A slow jab from Kazuki misses its intended target.
ViSSer lands a nice shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Kazuki there.
ViSSer misses with the body kick
and Kazuki counters with a nice kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kazuki connects with a nice looking jab.
ViSSer does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kazuki fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ViSSer just misses with a punch to the body.
ViSSer misses with a low kick.
ViSSer fails in his attempt to clinch.
A cross from ViSSer lands.
Kazuki looking to land some kicks to the body here.
ViSSer misses with a looping left.
Kazuki looks to score with a jab to the body but ViSSer is just out of range.
Nice cross by Kazuki.
ViSSer misses with a kick to the body
and Kazuki counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kazuki avoids a kick to the body.
ViSSer dodges the punch combination from Kazuki.
Kazuki throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
ViSSer lands a leg kick that knocks Kazuki off balance momentarily.
Kazuki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but ViSSer circles away quickly and effectively.
Kazuki connects with a solid leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazuki misses the shot to the body.
ViSSer connects with a single shot there.
ViSSer avoids a kick to the body.
ViSSer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kazuki.
Kazuki throws a front kick that sends ViSSer stumbling back into the cage.
ViSSer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kazuki. Kazuki obviously looking to wear him down.
ViSSer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kazuki tries to land a front kick but ViSSer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
ViSSer throws a shot to the body.
Sho Kazuki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kazuki misses the shot to the body.
ViSSer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kazuki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
ViSSer lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kazuki lunges at ViSSer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by ViSSer's hand.
ViSSer tries to clinch but Kazuki is having none of it.
Kazuki misses with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazuki tries to clinch up but ViSSer circles away and keeps his distance.
Kazuki tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and ViSSer is able to avoid easily.
ViSSer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
ViSSer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kazuki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kazuki rushes ViSSer and presses him up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Kazuki.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kazuki pushes ViSSer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kazuki lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kazuki.
Kazuki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kazuki dodges an elbow strike from ViSSer.
ViSSer blocks a body shot from Kazuki.
Kazuki lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down ViSSer.
Nice body punch from Kazuki.
ViSSer is breathing heavily.
Kazuki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazuki is working ViSSer over against the cage.
Kazuki lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kazuki pushes ViSSer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kazuki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Kazuki as the two fighters clinch.
Kazuki taking a breather.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kazuki.
Kazuki digs a right hand underneath ViSSer's ribcage. ViSSer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kazuki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Kazuki - that landed with a thud.
Kazuki stalling the fight.
Kazuki receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
ViSSer misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short right from Kazuki on the inside.
Kazuki slows down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sho Kazuki dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kazuki with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A lazy body kick from Kazuki
and ViSSer counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kazuki throws a head kick that misses.
Kazuki scores with a leg kick.
ViSSer throws an overhand right that lands on Kazuki's shoulder, as Kazuki tries to avoid the shot.
A punch lands to the side of ViSSer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
ViSSer is looking to wear down Kazuki with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That kick from Kazuki tenderised ViSSer's leg. ViSSer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kazuki closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sho Kazuki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kazuki pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces ViSSer back to the cage. Kazuki follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
ViSSer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
ViSSer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kazuki takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
ViSSer thows a leg kick but Kazuki checks it
and Kazuki counters with a solid body kick.
A lazy body kick from Kazuki
and ViSSer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kazuki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kazuki jabs ViSSer right on the nose. ViSSer blinks but takes it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ViSSer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kazuki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kazuki lands a head shot.
A jab from ViSSer misses.
ViSSer moves out of range of the strikes.
Kazuki lands with a shot to the body.
ViSSer throws a jab when Kazuki was well out of range.
ViSSer misses with a leg kick.
Kazuki gets a clinch.
A hook to the body from Kazuki.
Kazuki is struggling to control the position.
Kazuki lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down ViSSer.
Still in the clinch, Kazuki scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kazuki scores with a shot to the side of ViSSer's head.
Kazuki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
ViSSer swings wildly with an uppercut but Kazuki uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for ViSSer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazuki lands a left hand.
ViSSer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch on the inside from Kazuki fails to land.
ViSSer working aggressively here.
Kazuki is trying to break free.
Kazuki lands with a light punch inside.
Kazuki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short uppercut from Kazuki.
Kazuki scores with a shoulder strike.
ViSSer taking a breather.
ViSSer tries to land a knee to the head but Kazuki blocks with his arms.
A bit of stalling here from Kazuki.
ViSSer takes a shot to the head.
Kazuki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kazuki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kazuki lands with a right to the head.
Kazuki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A short body shot lands from Kazuki as the two fighters clinch.
Kazuki is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazuki is leaning against ViSSer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kazuki pushes ViSSer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Kazuki.
ViSSer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kazuki is defending well for now.
A left hand lands to the body for Kazuki.
Kazuki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kazuki pushes ViSSer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
ViSSer being controlled against the cage.
Kazuki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt ViSSer or not.
Kazuki is leaning against ViSSer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kazuki is working ViSSer over against the cage.
Kazuki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kazuki lands a body shot.
A short right from Kazuki on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Kazuki.
A short body shot lands from Kazuki as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short body shot lands from Kazuki as the two fighters clinch.
Kazuki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kazuki breaks the clinch.
Kazuki scores with a shot to the body.
ViSSer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kazuki gets a clinch.
Kazuki displaying some good clinch control by pressing ViSSer up against the cage.
ViSSer lands a right hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Kazuki.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kazuki lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down ViSSer.
Kazuki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kazuki has ViSSer pushed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sho Kazuki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kazuki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kazuki tries to close the distance and clinch but ViSSer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kazuki scores with a leg kick.
ViSSer throws a looping overhand right but Kazuki ducks down to avoid it.
Kazuki cracks a nice hook into ViSSer's ribs.
Kazuki cracks ViSSer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A solid body kick from Kazuki.
Kazuki connects with a jab.
Kazuki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
ViSSer tries a head kick but it misses.
Kazuki fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and ViSSer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kazuki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Kazuki there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kazuki thuds a left hand into ViSSer's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kazuki. ViSSer does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ViSSer looks for the body kick but Kazuki saw that one coming.
Kazuki lands a nice hook to ViSSer's body. ViSSer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
ViSSer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kazuki looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
ViSSer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
ViSSer lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kazuki takes a step back to recover.
No joy there for Kazuki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kazuki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on ViSSer. That did some damage!
Kazuki has closed the distance and engaged ViSSer in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Kazuki.
Kazuki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kazuki lands a body punch.
Kazuki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kazuki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt ViSSer or not.
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!
Kazuki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kazuki avoiding damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazuki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kazuki lands a shot to the body.
Kazuki scores with a shoulder strike.
Kazuki scores with a hook to the body.
A hook to the body from Kazuki.
Kazuki lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Kazuki.
Kazuki lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down ViSSer.
Nice body punch from Kazuki.
ViSSer tries to break the clinch but Kazuki is controlling the position.
Kazuki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yo Landi ViSSer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kazuki is pushing ViSSer up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kazuki.
Kazuki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kazuki lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Kazuki scores with a nice short uppercut.
ViSSer takes a shot to the head.
Kazuki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kazuki dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kazuki lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kazuki.
Kazuki breaks the clinch.
ViSSer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sho Kazuki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kazuki ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kazuki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kazuki gets a clinch.
Sho Kazuki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kazuki looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
ViSSer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by ViSSer.
ViSSer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Kazuki.
Kazuki digs a right hand into ViSSer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on ViSSer's gas tank.
Kazuki misses with the head strike.
ViSSer lands a nice knee to the body.
ViSSer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kazuki takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A hook to the body from Kazuki.
ViSSer misses with a body punch.
Kazuki digs a right hand underneath ViSSer's ribcage. ViSSer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
ViSSer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
ViSSer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
ViSSer tries to land knees in the clinch but Kazuki avoids the damage to the body.
Kazuki blocks an elbow strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kazuki.
Kazuki presses ViSSer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sho Kazuki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kazuki 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 25:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 25:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sho Kazuki!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between David Dunne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josiah Scurlock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dunne kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Nopsajalka - Johnny Kidd. Josiah Scurlock has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with David Dunne's chin.
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157 lbs
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150 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, David Dunne!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Josiah Scurlock!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Winston Howard and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Scurlock, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Scurlock misses with a hook.
Scurlock swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dunne.
Scurlock walks into a straight right hand from Dunne.
Josiah Scurlock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dunne lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Scurlock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dunne.
Dunne lands a nice hook to Scurlock's body. Scurlock takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Scurlock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dunne.
Scurlock swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dunne counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Scurlock swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dunne counters with a single leg into guard. Scurlock didn't expect that.
Dunne slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Scurlock keeping moving, preventing Dunne from controlling successfully.
Dunne stops Scurlock from standing up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Scurlock is on top in guard.
Dunne is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scurlock tries to get to full guard but Dunne has control of the leg.
Scurlock actively working from the bottom here.
Dunne wants to control but Scurlock is keeping him busy.
Dunne prevents Scurlock from improving his position.
Dunne sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dunne is keen to just control but Scurlock is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dunne is controlling the pace.
We're going to have a standup here because David Dunne wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
The fighters circling - Dunne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dunne forces Scurlock back against the cage and clinches.
Scurlock wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Scurlock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dunne fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Scurlock on the side of the head.
Scurlock throws a combination that misses
and Dunne counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Scurlock working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Dunne has passed into half guard!
Dunne stops Scurlock from getting back to his feet.
Scurlock is looking to get back to full guard here but Dunne has managed to pass to side control instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunne lands a heavy elbow.
Dunne lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Scurlock is looking to improve his position but Dunne isn't that keen on the idea.
Dunne with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Scurlock is trying desperately to improve position.
Dunne putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Dunne trying to control but Scurlock is having none of it.
Dunne lands a big shot there that rocks Scurlock but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunne sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Scurlock working to try and regain half guard.
Dunne scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Dunne wants to control the pace but Scurlock is squirming around nicely.
Dunne 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dunne fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
BOOM! Dunne connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Dunne dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Scurlock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dunne.
Scurlock takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dunne misses with a wild body shot.
Dunne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scurlock moves away.
Scurlock ducks under a wild hook from Dunne.
Dunne moves in looking to clinch but Scurlock pushes him off.
Dunne is looking to wear down Scurlock with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dunne swings for the body but Scurlock moves out of range.
Dunne takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Scurlock gets tackled into the cage by Dunne. Dunne maintains the clinch.
Dunne slows down the pace here.
A frustrated look appears on Scurlock's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scurlock tries to break the clinch but Dunne is controlling the position.
Scurlock wants to break the clinch but can't.
A right handed body shot lands from Dunne.
Scurlock manages to break the clinch.
Dunne moves out of range as Scurlock strikes.
Dunne looks to score with a jab to the body but Scurlock is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunne doesn't manage to clinch there - Scurlock circles away.
Some wild striking there from Scurlock.
Scurlock missing with a left hand there. Dunne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Scurlock misses with an uppercut. Dunne saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Scurlock misses its intended target.
Dunne has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Scurlock finds it's way round the side to connect with Dunne's head.
Scurlock throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Dunne to counter with a crisp jab.
Dunne fails with a takedown attempt.
Dunne slips a jab from Scurlock.
Scurlock uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dunne misses with a body shot
and Scurlock counters with a two punch combo.
Scurlock lands a really nice looking cross but Dunne seems unphased.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scurlock circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dunne lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Scurlock misses with a straight left.
Scurlock takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dunne blocks a jab.
Dunne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scurlock might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Scurlock throws a jab when Dunne was well out of range.
Dunne misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Scurlock counters with a series of strikes. Dunne will be more careful next time no doubt.
A jab lands there for Scurlock.
Scurlock scores with a body shot.
Scurlock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dunne just misses with a punch to the body.
Scurlock with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Scurlock throws a combination that misses
and Dunne counters with a stiff right hand.
Dunne takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunne wants to clinch up but Scurlock keeps it at a distance.
Scurlock throws the left hand but Dunne avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Scurlock misses.
Scurlock swinging wildly here.
Dunne on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dunne thows a body shot but no joy.
Scurlock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Scurlock misses.
Scurlock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scurlock jabs Dunne right on the nose. Dunne blinks but takes it well.
Dunne throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Scurlock moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Scurlock throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dunne counters with a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunne showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Scurlock.
Josiah Scurlock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dunne closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Scurlock did well to prevent Dunne getting side control.
Scurlock is looking to improve his position.
Dunne wants to control but Scurlock is keeping him busy.
Dunne 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.
Scurlock wants to get back to his feet.
Dunne seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Scurlock does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Scurlock is looking for a sweep. Dunne is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, if Dunne is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Scurlock wants to improve his position but Dunne is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josiah Scurlock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dunne clinches up with Scurlock and pushes him back against the cage.
Scurlock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dunne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Scurlock.
Scurlock throws a combination that misses
and Dunne counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dunne throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Scurlock on the side of the head.
Dunne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scurlock.
A jab from Scurlock misses.
Dunne connects with the punch.
Dunne closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scurlock looks to move to half guard but instead Dunne has passed into mount! Damn!
Scurlock is trying desperately to improve position.
Dunne has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Scurlock's face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunne is landing with some decent strikes but Scurlock is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Scurlock defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Dunne.
Dunne landing punches.
Dunne raining down shots from the mount!
Dunne looking to control but Scurlock is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dunne scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Scurlock?
Dunne looking to control but Scurlock is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dunne with good strikes from the mount here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scurlock working to try and regain half guard.
Dunne tries to control but Scurlock wriggling away.
Scurlock tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dunne landing shots from mount.
Dunne landing punches.
Dunne can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Scurlock is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunne breaks from Scurlock's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Dunne working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Scurlock is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Scurlock wants to hold on but Dunne pushes him away.
Dunne controlling the position easily from mount.
Dunne has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Scurlock tries to hold on but Dunne pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scurlock keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
David Dunne overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Scurlock takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Scurlock bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Dunne pulls Scurlock in close to his closed guard and prevents Scurlock from doing any damage or advancing position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Scurlock connects with a looping right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dunne. Scurlock does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Dunne clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dunne rushes Scurlock and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Scurlock's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Scurlock's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dunne lands with a light punch inside.
Scurlock working hard to break the clinch.
Scurlock is trying to break the clinch but Dunne is controlling him.
Dunne is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dunne.
Scurlock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dunne moves away from the strike by Scurlock.
Scurlock scores with a jab to the jaw.
Scurlock throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dunne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dunne takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dunne takes one to the side of the head.
Dunne takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dunne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Scurlock.
Scurlock throws a hook but Dunne avoids it easily.
Scurlock throws a jab when Dunne was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Dunne misses
enabling Scurlock to counter with a crisp jab.
Dunne looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Scurlock trying to get back to full guard but Dunne takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Dunne lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Scurlock is working to get back to half guard.
Dunne with the ground and pound from mount.
Scurlock is trying to escape the mount.
Dunne lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Dunne dominating with strikes here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunne controlling the position easily from mount.
Dunne lands a big shot there that rocks Scurlock but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Dunne working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Dunne dominating with strikes here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scurlock tries to reverse the position but Dunne maintains control.
Dunne wants to control the pace but Scurlock is squirming around nicely.
Scurlock tries to reverse the position but Dunne maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scurlock is squirming around, avoiding Dunne's attempts to control the action.
Scurlock taking shots to the head.
Scurlock regains half guard.
Dunne is trying to control. Scurlock wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dunne controlling the action here.
Scurlock is looking for a sweep. Dunne is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Scurlock is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Dunne slips a nice elbow through Scurlock's hands, connecting with Scurlock's forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunne is trying to control the action in half guard but Scurlock is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dunne lands strikes from half guard.
Dunne is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dunne wants to take a breather but Scurlock is having none of it.
Scurlock looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Scurlock wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Dunne had his way with Josiah Scurlock in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A big right from Dunne misses.
Dunne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Scurlock throws out the jab.
Scurlock keeps the fight on the outside.
Scurlock throws a hook but Dunne avoids it easily.
Dunne thuds a left hand into Scurlock's body.
Scurlock misses the body punch
and Dunne counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Scurlock thinking.
Dunne scores with a jab to the body.
Scurlock lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Scurlock misses with an uppercut.
Scurlock misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scurlock throws a hook to the side of Dunne's head but Dunne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dunne comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dunne misses with an uppercut. Scurlock saw that one coming.
Scurlock misses the body punch
and Dunne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunne closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Scurlock did well to prevent Dunne getting side control.
Dunne wants to lay and pray for a moment but Scurlock keeps working.
Scurlock has one foot on Dunne's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Dunne moves into the clinch successfully.
Scurlock is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dunne gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Scurlock wants to sweep but Dunne has passed to side control!
Scurlock gets back to half guard.
Dunne stalling.
Ground and pound from Dunne.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunne is keen to just control but Scurlock is a slippery customer.
Scurlock works his way to full guard. Good work.
Scurlock is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dunne is aware though and is defending well.
Scurlock not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dunne passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Scurlock looking for a sweep but Dunne has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Scurlock is desperately trying to improve his position but Dunne has a good base and remains in mount.
Dunne lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
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!
Scurlock tries to reverse the position but Dunne maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scurlock is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dunne lands a big elbow.
Scurlock taking shots to the head.
Scurlock working to try and regain half guard.
Dunne with shots to the head and body - Scurlock looks very uncomfortable down there.
Dunne trying to control but Scurlock is having none of it.
Dunne lands with some strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunne controlling from the full mount.
Scurlock is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dunne takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dunne pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The referee warns Scurlock that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Dunne avoids the attempt from Scurlock to control.
Josiah Scurlock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Scurlock working to try and regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Dunne showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dunne 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 49:46
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 49:46
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Dunne!
David Dunne retains his featherweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ugly Kid Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Dunne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dunne comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Cunninlynguists - Tear tracks kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Josh Dunne has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ugly Kid Joe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Josh Dunne!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, John Mangel and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joe clobbers Dunne with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Joe connects with a right hand. Dunne shakes it off.
Joe scores with a nice head shot.
Dunne throws a nice looking combination but Joe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dunne tries to clinch but Joe moves out of range.
Joe jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dunne. Joe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joe throws a looping overhand right but Dunne ducks down to avoid it.
Dunne throws a shot from downtown. Joe moves away and avoids it.
Joe swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dunne counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Ugly Kid Joe has been cut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dunne.
Dunne pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dunne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dunne doesn't manage to clinch there - Joe circles away.
Joe misses with a looping left.
A head kick misses from Dunne.
Joe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dunne.
Joe cracks Dunne with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Joe throws a jab but it's blocked by Dunne.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe throws a big shot that misses.
Dunne throws a big shot that misses.
Joe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dunne on the side of the head.
Joe looks to land a combination but Dunne avoids it well.
Nice defenses there by Dunne.
Dunne dodges the punch combination from Joe.
Joe throws a hook but Dunne avoids it easily.
Dunne misses the shot to the body.
Joe is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dunne scores with a shot to the body.
Dunne chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Joe looks to land a left hand but Dunne moved out of range nicely.
Dunne lands a right hook to the body.
Dunne lands a leg kick that knocks Joe off balance momentarily.
Joe connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dunne momentarily.
Good leg kick by Dunne there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Joe is 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!
Dunne blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunne scores with a jab.
Joe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dunne throws a predictable looking body shot
and Joe counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dunne thinking.
Joe is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dunne lands a nice hook to Joe's body. Joe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dunne dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dunne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joe was well out of range. Poor timing from Dunne.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Joe crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dunne - the referee stops the clock and Joe gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dunne. Joe manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Joe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dunne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joe was well out of range. Poor timing from Dunne.
Dunne lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dunne clinches.
Dunne will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Joe up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Dunne - that landed with a thud.
Dunne lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Dunne.
Dunne throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dunne lands a left hand that snaps the head of Joe backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunne is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dunne lands with a short shot to the head.
Joe is rocked!
Dunne lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Joe to his knees! Dunne keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josh Dunne!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jolly Giant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucifer Ratzinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Giant comes into the arena with Jolly Green Giant - the Kingsmen blaring out of the sound system. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jolly Giant!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lucifer Ratzinger!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Bruno Hogan and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ratzinger throws a head kick that Giant semi-blocks.
It looks like Jolly Giant has been cut.
Giant scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice jab there from Giant.
Ratzinger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Giant.
Ratzinger shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Giant working to try and regain half guard.
Giant tries to lock up and control but Ratzinger gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ratzinger jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Giant is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Giant and Ratzinger has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Ratzinger controlling the position.
Ratzinger throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Giant can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Giant is looking to regain half guard here but Ratzinger keeps moving and retains side control.
Giant tries to control but Ratzinger manages to take his back.
Ratzinger thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Giant prevents Ratzinger from getting a body triangle.
Ratzinger lands a shot to the body.
Ratzinger is landing with strikes. Giant can't take much more of this.
Ratzinger gets his hands free as Giant looks to control.
Ratzinger keeps control of the position easily here as Giant tries to buck him off.
Ratzinger working for a choke but Giant is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ratzinger throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Giant trying to control the hands but Ratzinger won't let him.
Will Ratzinger go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Giant rolls, trying to escape but Ratzinger keeps control of the position.
Giant is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Giant has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Ratzinger.
Giant looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Ratzinger missing with punches from the back.
Will Ratzinger go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Oooh a big shot gets through from Ratzinger. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Giant trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ratzinger tries to get the hooks in deep but Giant pushed the leg off.
Ratzinger controlling well, preventing Giant from escaping the position.
Ratzinger trying to control momentarily.
Giant is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Ratzinger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ratzinger trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Ratzinger keeps control of the position as Giant tries to break free.
Ratzinger tries to get the hooks in deep but Giant pushed the leg off.
Giant is trying to get back to his feet but Ratzinger has full control of the position and if anything, Giant has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Ratzinger trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Giant trying to get back to his feet but Ratzinger is in full control for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ratzinger missing with strikes from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucifer Ratzinger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jolly Giant'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.
Giant displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ratzinger.
Giant misses with an uppercut.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Giant crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ratzinger - the referee stops the clock and Giant gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ratzinger. Giant manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ratzinger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Giant.
Ratzinger ducks under a wild hook from Giant.
Giant swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Giant just misses with a punch to the body.
Giant blocks a leg kick.
Ratzinger misses with a hook.
Lucifer Ratzinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ratzinger throws a nice head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ratzinger throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Giant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ratzinger lands a jab.
Ratzinger darts in and clinches Giant up against the cage.
Ratzinger pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Giant misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ratzinger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ratzinger lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ratzinger tries to land a knee to the head but Giant blocks with his arms.
Ratzinger lands a nice elbow.
Ratzinger lands an elbow inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ratzinger.
Giant lands with a short shot to the head.
Giant manages to break the clinch.
Giant tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ratzinger throws a sloppy head kick and Giant moves out of range easily.
Giant throws a hook to the side of Ratzinger's head but Ratzinger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ratzinger throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Giant.
Ratzinger loads up on a big right hand but Giant slips the punch.
Ratzinger misses with a body kick.
Ratzinger walks into a left hand.
A leg kick checked by Giant.
Giant throws a nice looking combination but Ratzinger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ratzinger tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ratzinger throws a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Giant takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ratzinger slips a straight right by Giant.
Ratzinger scores with the left hand. Giant knows he should have avoided that one.
Giant tries to move into range but Ratzinger moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lucifer Ratzinger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ratzinger looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Giant!
Ratzinger connects with a bit shot that sees Giant covering up! More strikes from Ratzinger and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Ratzinger is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucifer Ratzinger!
Lucifer Ratzinger is the new super heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chase Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Les Stroud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Storm comes to the cage accompanied by Pantera (Walk). Les Stroud 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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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chase Storm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Les Stroud!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Summer Carpenter and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stroud throws a hook but Storm avoids it easily.
Stroud digs a good hook to Storm's body.
Stroud stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Storm.
Stroud fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Storm manages to avoid it.
Stroud's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Storm connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stroud scrambles back to his feet.
Storm comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Stroud.
Storm uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stroud.
Storm moves out of range as Stroud strikes.
Storm works the jab nicely.
A jab from Stroud finds it's way through Storm's defenses.
Stroud throws a hook to the side of Storm's head but Storm sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stroud swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stroud misses with a body punch
and Storm counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stroud thinking.
Stroud looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Storm darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice shot by Storm.
Stroud swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Storm makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Storm cracks a nice hook into Stroud's ribs.
Stroud is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stroud is rocked!
Storm ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Stroud out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chase Storm!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Boban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and swg le fay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boban comes to the cage accompanied by DirtBagDan - Foolish Girl. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mirko Boban!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, swg le fay!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Winston Howard and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boban misses with a straight left.
le fay dives in and grabs Boban's left leg, looking for a takedown. Boban pushes down on le fay's head and hops out.
Boban slips under a jab.
A big left from le fay misses.
Boban throws a leg kick but le fay moved away.
le fay swings for the body but Boban moves out of range.
swg le fay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
le fay throws the left hand but Boban avoids the punch easily.
Boban finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
le fay swings for the body but Boban moves out of range.
le fay throws a jab but it's blocked by Boban.
le fay will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
le fay drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boban lands a nice looking body kick.
le fay throws a big shot that misses.
le fay looks to land a combination but Boban avoids it well.
le fay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boban manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boban wants to clinch up but le fay keeps it at a distance.
Boban dodges the punch combination from le fay.
le fay looks for a takedown but Boban sprawls well.
Mirko Boban has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of swg le fay.
Good leg kick by Boban there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
le fay throws a lazy right hand but Boban sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boban on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
le fay throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Boban's waist but Boban gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing le fay off to one side.
le fay is trying hard to land a takedown here. Boban sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
le fay throws a lazy right hand but Boban sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Boban.
Boban misses with a head kick.
Boban jabs at le fay's body.
le fay swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
le fay is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Boban.
le fay throws a big shot that misses.
le fay misses with an uppercut.
Boban tries to sprawl but le fay drives through with a takedown into half guard.
le fay with the ground and pound but Boban uses the opportunity to regain guard.
le fay is fighting to break Boban's control of his arms but Boban is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Boban has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boban knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for le fay on the ground.
Boban keeping moving, preventing le fay from controlling successfully.
le fay drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. le fay seems to have locked his on tight now - Boban screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for le fay, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). swg le fay!
swg le fay is the new welterweight champion!
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