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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Esko Erilainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Woods (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Woods comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Jackson 5 - ABC kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Esko Erilainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Manny Woods!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Hugh Johnson and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woods tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Erilainen swivels and escapes.
Erilainen throws a jab when Woods was well out of range.
Erilainen stuffs the takedown.
Nice straight punches there by Erilainen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Erilainen.
It looks like Manny Woods has been cut.
Woods slips a straight right by Erilainen.
Woods tries to keep at a distance but Erilainen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Erilainen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Erilainen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Erilainen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Woods blocks it with crossed arms.
Erilainen prevents the takedown attempt.
Esko Erilainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Woods.
Erilainen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Erilainen tries to land a knee to the head but Woods blocks with his arms.
Woods tries to score a body lock takedown but Erilainen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Erilainen tries a knee to the head but Woods blocks it.
Woods jumps guard but Erilainen stands there with Woods around his waist. Woods gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Erilainen misses with a punch on the inside.
Erilainen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Erilainen tries a knee to the head but Woods blocks it.
Erilainen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Woods.
Erilainen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Woodss head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Erilainen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Erilainen tries a knee to the head but Woods blocks it.
Woods blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Erilainen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Woods is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Erilainen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Erilainen misses with a knee to the head.
Erilainen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Erilainen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Woods is rocked!
Erilainen has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Woods - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Erilainen, and another! Woods is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Esko Erilainen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mick Donaldson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Happy Brusko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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290 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mick Donaldson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Happy Brusko!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Steve Erwin and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donaldson wants to clinch.
Donaldson has a takedown stuffed.
Donaldson really is a fat lump.
No luck for Donaldson with that takedown attempt.
Donaldson rushes Brusko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Donaldson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Brusko pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mick Donaldson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donaldson has hold of one of Brusko's legs. Brusko is fighting the takedown attempt but Donaldson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Donaldson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brusko wants to sweep here but Donaldson controlling him for the moment.
Donaldson passes Brusko's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Brusko has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Donaldson is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brusko is pressing down on Donaldson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brusko wants to sweep here but Donaldson controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brusko is on top in guard.
Brusko won't allow Donaldson to sweep him here.
Brusko postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Brusko thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Donaldson is trying to control the position but Brusko postures up.
Donaldson working for a triangle but Brusko defends it easily.
Donaldson is breathing heavily.
Brusko gets to his feet. Donaldson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Donaldson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brusko as he avoids it easily.
Donaldson shoots in but Brusko avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Brusko forces Donaldson back against the cage and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brusko avoiding damage as Donaldson throws knees to the body.
Donaldson is working for takedown but Brusko is calmly controlling the position for now.
Donaldson tries a knee to the head but Brusko blocks it.
Brusko drops down looking for an ankle pick but Donaldson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Brusko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Donaldson as he jumps to the side.
Donaldson throws a head kick but Brusko moves out of range.
Donaldson closes the distance and clinches.
Donaldson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Brusko wants the takedown. Donaldson is fighting it off but Brusko persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Donaldson's guard against the cage.
Donaldson keeping full guard, as Brusko tries to pass.
Donaldson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brusko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Donaldson working for a triangle but Brusko defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brusko is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Donaldson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Donaldson has his foot on Brusko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brusko works his way back into a safe position though.
Donaldson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Donaldson looking for a guillotine here but Brusko defends easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brusko trying to control but Donaldson is working from the bottom.
Donaldson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Donaldson keeping full guard, as Brusko tries to pass.
Donaldson keeping moving, preventing Brusko from controlling successfully.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Brusko scores a takedown into full mount!
Brusko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Donaldson is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brusko moves to take his opponent's back.
Donaldson showing good submission defense here.
Brusko is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Donaldson is defending well though. Brusko let's go of the attempt for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee is taking a good look at Donaldson as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Brusko!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Happy Brusko 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.
Brusko scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Donaldson is rocked!
Brusko is trying to control the action in half guard but Donaldson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Brusko lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Oh Donaldson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brusko passes to side control.
Brusko is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Donaldson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Brusko has hold of Donaldson's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Donaldson seems comfortable defending it but Brusko has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Donaldson is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Donaldson is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Brusko couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Happy Brusko!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Snookie Stallion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Beckham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that David Beckham was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Snookie Stallion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, David Beckham!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Damien Edna and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stallion shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Beckham but Beckham pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Beckham clinches up against the cage.
Beckham stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Beckham lands a knee to the head.
Stallion tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Beckham smiles and moves away.
Beckham connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Stallion to the floor! Beckham dives in looking for the finish!
Stallion is rocked!
Stallion wants to get back to full guard.
Oh Stallion is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stallion trying to control from the bottom.
Beckham lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Stallion wants to get back to full guard but Beckham has passed into side control.
Stallion is wriggling around trying to escape.
Stallion seems to have got his legs back now.
Beckham sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Stallion is trying desperately to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beckham pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Stallion is looking to get to half guard.
Beckham dominating with strikes here.
Beckham lands a big elbow.
Beckham controlling from mount.
Stallion tries to lock up and control but Beckham gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Beckham scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Stallion?
Stallion is working to get back to half guard.
Beckham lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Stallion hang on?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stallion is looking to improve his position but Beckham isn't that keen on the idea.
Stallion is breathing heavily.
Beckham controlling his opponent.
Beckham scoring with strikes but Stallion is staying in there.
Beckham avoids the attempt from Stallion to control.
Beckham trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Beckham working the ground and pound effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stallion is trying desperately to improve position.
Stallion wants to hold on but Beckham pushes him away.
Stallion tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stallion wants to hold on but Beckham pushes him away.
Beckham tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Beckham looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Beckham tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Beckham breaks from Stallion's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Beckham controlling from the full mount.
Beckham with shots to the head and body - Stallion looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beckham landing shots from mount.
Stallion is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Beckham controlling the pace for now.
Let's hope that Beckham has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Beckham wants to control the pace but Stallion is squirming around nicely.
Stallion tries to reverse the position but Beckham maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Beckham dominated that round.
That's time! Stallion's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Stallion throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Beckham's waist but Beckham gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stallion off to one side.
Beckham ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stallion moves away.
Snookie Stallion is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stallion shoots in and bounces Beckham off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Stallion drops back, looking for a kneebar! Beckham looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Beckham looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Beckham!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stallion takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Beckham controlling from side mount.
Beckham lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Stallion down.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stallion is trying to escape the position but Beckham is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stallion tries to contro but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beckham controlling the position easily from mount.
Despite being in the dominant position, David Beckham just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stallion tries for a takedown but Beckham sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Beckham has managed to clinch.
Stallion creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stallion tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Beckham just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Snookie Stallion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beckham stalling against the cage.
Stallion has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Beckham is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Beckham breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stallion shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Beckham but Beckham pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Beckham looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stallion scores with a takedown into Beckham's guard.
Stallion trying to control but Beckham is working from the bottom.
Stallion drops back looking for a leg! Beckham is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Beckham manages to kick Stallion off! Stallion jumps back into Beckham's guard.
Stallion is pushing down on Beckham's leg trying to pass to half guard. Beckham is fighting to maintain full guard but Stallion has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stallion is tying to control. Beckham wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Stallion is working for a kimura but Beckham is defending it quite comfortably.
Stallion seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Beckham is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Snookie Stallion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Tevez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Carlos Tevez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tim Ortiz!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Summer Carpenter and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortiz scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ortiz scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Tevez to see if he's OK.
Ortiz tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Tevez is looking to regain half guard here but Ortiz keeps moving and retains side control.
Ortiz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tevez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
You can see the frustration on Tevez's face as Ortiz controls the position.
Tevez tries to improve position but can't.
Tevez wants to control but Ortiz postures up.
Ortiz working the body and head with strikes.
Ortiz cracks Tevez with a big elbow.
Tevez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ortiz off and has taken his back!
Tevez really is a fat lump.
Tevez is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ortiz knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ortiz for a finish.
Ortiz preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Tevez.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tevez is persistently looking for the submission but Ortiz is defending it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tevez tightening his grip on Ortiz, looking for the choke.
Tevez is breathing heavily.
Tevez doesn't have the hooks in and Ortiz manages to turn into his guard.
Ortiz trying to control but Tevez is working from the bottom.
Tevez working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ortiz has passed into half guard!
Ortiz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ortiz prevents Tevez from improving his position.
Ortiz is keen to just control but Tevez is a slippery customer.
Tevez wants to improve his position but Ortiz is controlling well.
Ortiz is stalling here. Tevez is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ortiz seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Tevez has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Ortiz holds on to Tevez's head and controls the position momentarily.
Ortiz is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ortiz struggling a bit here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tevez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ortiz counters with a shoot takedown. Tevez fights it but they end up in guard.
Ortiz looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz is looking to stand up but Tevez won't let him.
Tevez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ortiz wants to control from the top but Tevez keeps moving.
Ortiz throws a big right hand that misses.
Tevez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ortiz manages to get himself to full guard.
Ortiz is trying to control the position but Tevez postures up.
Ortiz is looking to stand up but Tevez isn't so interested in that idea.
Tevez preventing the sweep.
Ortiz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ortiz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tevez kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ortiz thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
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.
Tevezis looking to pass into half guard but Ortiz pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ortiz is in guard.
Tevez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ortiz scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Tevez is staying active underneath Ortiz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tevez tries to roll over but Ortiz keeps him under control.
Ortiz wants to stand but Tevez has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Tevez manages to get to full guard.
Tevez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ortiz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ortiz gets to his feet. Tevez looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tevez fails with the takedown
and Ortiz counters with a shoot takedown. Tevez fights it but they end up in guard.
Ortiz won't allow Tevez to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Ortiz dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Tevez tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ortiz counters with a left to the body.
Ortiz gets caught flat footed, as Tevez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tevez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tevez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ortiz is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ortiz has escaped and now he's on top!
Tevez looking for a sweep. Not yet Tevez, not yet.
Tevez looking for a guillotine here but Ortiz defends easily.
Tevez keeping moving, preventing Ortiz from controlling successfully.
Tevez had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Ortiz is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Tevez Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Ortiz's back instead.
Ortiz is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz wants to control his opponent's hands but Tevez gets his hands free.
Ortiz is in a bad position with Tevez working for a choke. Ortiz manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Ortiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Tevez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tevez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ortiz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ortiz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ortiz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ortiz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ortiz prevents Tevez from getting back to his feet.
Ortiz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ortiz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ortiz stands up over Tevez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ortiz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tevez is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz preventing the sweep.
Ortiz trying to control but Tevez is working from the bottom.
Ortiz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tevez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ortiz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ortiz stopping the sweep attempt from Tevez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz wants to control from the top but Tevez keeps moving.
Ortiz preventing the sweep.
Tevez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Tevez seems to be working for a kimura but Ortiz defends the submission attempt.
Tevez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ortiz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tevez passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ortiz!
Tevez looking to ground and pound but Ortiz is blocking nicely.
Ortiz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tevez goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ortiz is on top in guard.
Ortiz controlling from the top position.
Tevez has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ortiz is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Tevez.
Tevez gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Ortiz jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Tevez manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Ortiz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ortiz tries to stand but Tevez is controlling his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Carlos Tevez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Ortiz lands with a big right hook that stumbles Tevez - he's out on his feet here! Ortiz follows up with another monster hook that separates Tevez from consciousness! Tevez falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Ortiz stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tim Ortiz!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kidd Brusko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rube Lukas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brusko has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. 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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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kidd Brusko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rube Lukas!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Donatello Bradman and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lukas scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lukas cracks Brusko with a big elbow.
Brusko manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brusko is thwarting Lukas's attempts to control the position.
Lukas controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Lukas punching from the bottom.
Lukas wants to improve his position but Brusko is controlling well.
Lukas makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Brusko looks to land a left hand but Lukas moved out of range nicely.
Brusko shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Brusko was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Brusko knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lukas on the ground.
Brusko is breathing heavily.
Lukas bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Lukas decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Brusko, up you get!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brusko lands a nice shot to the body.
Brusko shoots in but no luck this time.
Lukas shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lukas showed some decent athleticism there.
Lukas wants to stand up but Brusko is controlling the position.
Lukas is trying to control the action in half guard but Brusko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Brusko throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Lukas wants to stand up but Brusko has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Brusko is looking for a sweep. Lukas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brusko is staying active underneath Lukas, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lukas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lukas decides to stand and escape the position.
Kidd Brusko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brusko misses with a straight right.
Lukas gets a takedown into half guard.
Brusko punching from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lukas is nestled in close to Brusko, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lukas decides to stand and escape the position.
Lukas moves away from the strike by Brusko.
Lukas wants to clinch.
Lukas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lukas 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lukas decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Brusko, up you get!
Brusko tries to clinch up.
Brusko takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lukas decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lukas sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brusko defending well though.
Lukas throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lukas decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Brusko drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lukas sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brusko is thwarting Lukas's attempts to control the position.
Lukas tries to kick Brusko off but Brusko keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Brusko trying to advance position but Lukas counters by regaining guard.
Lukas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lukas is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Lukas jumps guard.
Brusko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brusko is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Brusko distracts Lukas with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lukas lands with a heel strike from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brusko throws a strike but Lukas rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Brusko throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Brusko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lukas won't allow Brusko to sweep him here.
Lukas advances to half guard.
Lukas decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Brusko scores with a takedown into Lukas's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lukas working a defensive guard here.
Lukas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lukas lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Brusko!
Lukas get's back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rube Lukas dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Brusko shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Brusko blocks a head kick by Lukas.
Brusko dodges the punch combination from Lukas.
Lukas doesn't manage to clinch there - Brusko circles away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lukas.
Lukas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brusko is fending him off so far but Lukas persists. Nope, Brusko circles away and we're back to standing.
Lukas shoots in but no luck this time.
Lukas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A combination from Brusko does no damage.
Brusko gets caught flat footed, as Lukas shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Brusko is working an open guard so Lukas takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Lukas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brusko throws a right hand that misses
and Lukas counters with a shoot takedown. Brusko fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lukas stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Lukas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brusko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brusko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lukas throws a right and a left that Brusko avoids nicely.
Brusko lands a head shot.
Lukas throws a head kick but Brusko moves out of range.
Brusko scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lukas is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Brusko's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Brusko's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brusko won't enjoy being in this position. Lukas looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Brusko is tapping - it's over boys! Lukas picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rube Lukas!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucifer Ratzinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Gambino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lucifer Ratzinger has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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274 lbs
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260 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Dangerous knees
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lucifer Ratzinger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gary Gambino!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, John Mangel and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gambino shoots in for a double leg but Ratzinger sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ratzinger looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ratzinger landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gambino is rocked!
It looks like Ratzinger is going to stand back up.
Gambino is still in real trouble! Can Ratzinger finish him?
Gambino really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ratzinger. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ratzinger lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ratzinger scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ratzinger 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.
Ratzinger frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ratzinger connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Gambino is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Ratzinger locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Gambino is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lucifer Ratzinger!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Bowbish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oupa Nieminen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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222 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dan Bowbish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Oupa Nieminen!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bowbish scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nieminen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nieminen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bowbish connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bowbish.
Nieminen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dan Bowbish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nieminen swats away the attempt to clinch by Bowbish.
Nieminen walks into a jab.
Nieminen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bowbish throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nieminen stuffs the takedown.
Bowbish changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nieminen tries to avoid it but Bowbish manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nieminen to the ground. Nieminen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Bowbish. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nieminen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bowbish checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nieminen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bowbish closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowbish stalling.
Bowbish tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nieminen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nieminen lands an elbow just above Bowbish 's eye.
Nieminen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bowbish is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nieminen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bowbish gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nieminen lands with a short shot to the head.
Nieminen just leaning against Bowbish, taking a breather.
Bowbish manages to break the clinch.
Nieminen misses with an uppercut.
Nieminen misses with a body shot.
Nieminen wants to clinch up but Bowbish keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bowbish fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nieminen moves in looking to clinch but Bowbish pushes him off.
Good shot there by Bowbish.
Bowbish tries to clinch up.
Bowbish tries to close the distance and clinch but Nieminen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bowbish lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nieminen throws an overhand right that lands on Bowbish's shoulder, as Bowbish tries to avoid the shot.
Nieminen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bowbish has Nieminen up against the cage in a clinch.
Nieminen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nieminen throws a punch but it's blocked by Bowbish.
Nieminen has a couple of punches blocked by Bowbish.
Nieminen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bowbish digs a right hand into Nieminen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nieminen's gas tank.
Nieminen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bowbish gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nieminen throws an elbow but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nieminen misses with an elbow strike.
Nieminen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nieminen working aggressively here.
Bowbish can't break the clinch.
Nieminen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bowbish is looking to break free of the clinch but Nieminen has double underhooks.
The referee calls for Nieminen to work.
Nieminen trying to stall but Bowbish improves his position.
Bowbish breaks the clinch.
Bowbish fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bowbish is breathing heavily.
Nieminen pushes Bowbish up against the cage in a clinch.
Nieminen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bowbish up against the cage.
Bowbish tries to throw a body punch but Nieminen avoids it by throwing Bowbish back against the cage.
Nieminen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bowbish or not.
Nieminen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bowbish goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nieminen prevents it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bowbish lands a right hand.
Nieminen misses with a body punch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nieminen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bowbish's brow.
Nieminen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bowbish backwards.
Nieminen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bowbish trying to stall but Nieminen improves his position.
Nieminen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bowbish blocks an elbow strike from Nieminen.
Nieminen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bowbish throws the left hand but Nieminen avoids the punch easily.
Nieminen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bowbish paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nieminen misses with a body shot.
Nieminen lands with a nice combination. Bowbish backs away looking to recover.
Nieminen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bowbish tries to clinch
and Nieminen counters with a left to the body.
Bowbish fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bowbish scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nieminen doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Bowbish 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.
Nieminen misses with a hook
and Bowbish counters with a straight right hand.
Dan Bowbish is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bowbish falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nieminen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A short left from Bowbish.
Bowbish breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bowbish misses with a few strikes there.
Nieminen closes the distance but Bowbish moves to the side
and Bowbish cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bowbish misses with a takedown
and Nieminen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nieminen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A combination from Bowbish does no damage.
Bowbish throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bowbish misses with a leg kick
and Nieminen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nieminen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nieminen pushing down on Bowbish's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nieminen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nieminen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bowbish trying to control from the bottom.
Nieminen thows a huge punch but Bowbish dodges it nicely.
Nieminen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bowbish defending well though.
Nieminen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bowbish slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nieminen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bowbish is on top in guard.
Bowbish passes into half guard.
Nieminen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nieminen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bowbish loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nieminen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bowbish stands up over Nieminen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nieminen keeping moving, preventing Bowbish from controlling successfully.
Nieminen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nieminen wants to sweep here but Bowbish controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nieminen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bowbish trying to control but Nieminen is working from the bottom.
Nieminen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nieminen lands a decent shot there.
Nieminen controls Bowbish momentarily but Bowbish frees himself.
Nieminen has his hands on Bowbish's head, controlling the position.
Nieminen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bowbish manages to get himself to full guard.
Nieminen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bowbish looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nieminen is one step ahead there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nieminen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bowbish avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bowbish trying to control the position.
Nieminen wants to pass the guard but Bowbish is keeping the position.
Nieminen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nieminen trying to control the position from guard on top but Bowbish is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bowbish misses with a takedown attempt - Nieminen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Bowbish scores with a four punch combination!
Bowbish shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nieminen as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Bowbish. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bowbish avoids the body shot from Nieminen.
A left and a right from Nieminen both land. Nice combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oupa Nieminen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A nice combination there by Nieminen.
Nieminen tries for a takedown but Bowbish sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bowbish shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice uppercut lands for Nieminen. That snapped Bowbish's head back.
Bowbish is looking to clinch.
Bowbish takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bowbish misses with a right hand
and Nieminen moves into the clinch.
Nieminen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Bowbish as the two fighters clinch.
Nieminen blocking some punches.
Bowbish breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nieminen looks to clinch
and Bowbish counters with a nice leg kick.
Bowbish darts in and clinches Nieminen up against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nieminen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bowbish up against the cage.
Bowbish lands a shoulder strike.
Nieminen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nieminen wants to stall.
Bowbish breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bowbish darts in trying to clinch
and Nieminen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nieminen trying to stall but Bowbish improves his position.
Bowbish dodges an elbow strike from Nieminen.
Bowbish is working for takedown but Nieminen is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nieminen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bowbish.
Bowbish landing knees to the body.
Bowbish has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Nieminen is trying to keep an underhook but Bowbish manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Bowbish tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nieminen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bowbish is tying to control. Nieminen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bowbish passes to full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowbish is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Nieminen can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Bowbish looking to control but Nieminen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bowbish landing shots from mount.
Bowbish is landing with some decent strikes but Nieminen is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Nieminen is looking to get to half guard.
Nieminen wants to hold on but Bowbish pushes him away.
Bowbish trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nieminen is working to get back to half guard.
Bowbish throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Nieminen wants to control but Bowbish is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nieminen flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Nieminen controls the position.
Nieminen is desperately trying to improve his position but Bowbish has a good base and remains in mount.
Nieminen manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Nieminen works his way to full guard. Good work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nieminen is on top in guard.
Nieminen with a nice head shot there.
Bowbish throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nieminen controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bowbish has Nieminen pulled in close to control his posture.
Bowbish thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Bowbish lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Nieminen!
Nieminen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bowbish working for a submission but Nieminen is keeping him at bay.
Nieminen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Bowbish.
A nice elbow there by Bowbish.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bowbish connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Nieminen tries to hold on but Bowbish postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Bowbish showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bowbish has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Bowbish!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jefro Bodean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quinton Palmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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196 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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Brawler
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jefro Bodean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Quinton Palmer!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Hugh Johnson and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Palmer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bodean shoots in for a takedown but Palmer shows good takedown defense.
Bodean closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Palmer is looking to reverse the position.
Bodean wants to lay and pray for a moment but Palmer keeps working.
Bodean laying and praying for a moment but Palmer takes advantage and regains half guard.
Bodean is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Palmer moves into full guard.
Palmer is trying to keep Bodean in close.
Bodean stopping the sweep attempt from Palmer.
Palmer has his foot on Bodean's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bodean works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bodean trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bodean stopping the sweep attempt from Palmer.
Palmer working for submissions but it's allowed Bodean to get to half guard.
Bodean wants to take a breather but Palmer is having none of it.
Bodean tries to pass to full mount but Palmer defends it.
Bodean works his way into side control.
Bodean tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bodean has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bodean is breathing heavily.
Palmer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bodean wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Palmer stops Bodean from passing to mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Palmer is looking to regain half guard here but Bodean keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bodean has an Americana. Palmer didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Bodean is delighted and gyrates infront of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Bodean hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jefro Bodean!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aussie Victory (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henrik Hurja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aussie Victory!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Henrik Hurja!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Skip Squint and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hurja on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Victory jabs at Hurja's body.
Hurja misses with a few strikes there.
Hurja swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Victory lands an overhand right.
Hurja pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hurja looks gassed!
Good exchange - Victory coming out on top.
Hurja is rocked!
Hurja tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hurja is still on wobbly legs! Can Victory finish him?
Victory lands a nice looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Victory connects with a nice cross there... Hurja is looking wobbly and Victory recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Hurja to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Victory jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Aussie Victory!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cranio Pharyngioma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Crack Corn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cranio Pharyngioma 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cranio Pharyngioma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jimmy Crack Corn!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Winston Howard and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crack Corn fails to land the takedown.
Crack Corn shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pharyngioma tries to reverse the position but Crack Corn maintains control.
Pharyngioma regains half guard.
Pharyngioma missing with punches from the bottom.
Pharyngioma is trying to get back to full guard.
Crack Corn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Crack Corn not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Crack Corn prevents Pharyngioma from improving his position.
Pharyngioma really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pharyngioma makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pharyngioma.
Pharyngioma looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Crack Corn is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pharyngioma looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crack Corn is one step ahead there.
Pharyngioma looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Crack Corn works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Pharyngioma gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pharyngioma looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pharyngioma is breathing heavily.
Crack Corn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Crack Corn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Crack Corn stopping the sweep attempt from Pharyngioma.
Crack Corn wants to pass the guard but Pharyngioma is keeping the position.
Crack Corn passes into half guard.
Pharyngioma keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Crack Corn is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Crack Corn is looking for a kimura here.
Pharyngioma punching from the bottom.
Pharyngioma is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Crack Corn pulls his head out easily.
Crack Corn tries to pass to full mount but Pharyngioma defends it.
Pharyngioma is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crack Corn looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Crack Corn works his way into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pharyngioma is trying desperately to improve position.
Crack Corn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pharyngioma has left one of his arms exposed and Crack Corn doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Pharyngioma screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jimmy Crack Corn!
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