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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Energizer Bunny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacks Sole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Energizer Bunny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jacks Sole!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Skip Squint and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sole dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sole!
It looks like Energizer Bunny has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sole lands a head shot.
Bunny fails to land the takedown.
Sole feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Bunny crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jacks Sole!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fancy Feast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orlando Cardigan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Orlando Cardigan is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fancy Feast!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Orlando Cardigan!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Winston Howard and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Feast tries to clinch but Cardigan is having none of it.
Cardigan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cardigan tries to free his leg and advance position but Feast is retaining full guard.
Feast wants to stand up but Cardigan is controlling him.
Cardigan tries to free his leg and advance position but Feast is retaining full guard.
Cardigan trying to control but Feast is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cardigan tries to free his leg and advance position but Feast is retaining full guard.
Cardigan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cardigan drops back looking for a leg! Feast is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Feast manages to kick Cardigan off! Cardigan jumps back into Feast's guard.
Feast utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Feast throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Feast tries to clinch there but Cardigan circles away.
Fancy Feast seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cardigan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Feast's head.
A head kick by Feast misses
and Cardigan makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Feast really felt that one!
Feast gets caught flat footed, as Cardigan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Cardigan wants to pass the guard but Feast is keeping the position.
Cardigan advances position into side control!
Feast knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cardigan on the ground.
Cardigan goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Feast has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Cardigan but great work by Feast.
Cardigan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Cardigan is pressing down on Feast's thigh, looking to free his foot. Feast is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Feast keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cardigan seems to be looking for submissions.
Cardigan looks gassed!
Feast is looking to escape.
Cardigan is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Feast has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cardigan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Feast is just riding it out for now. Cardigan eventually gives up the hold.
Cardigan is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cardigan wants to free his trapped foot but Feast is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Feast looks like he's trying to stand up.
Cardigan working over Feast with some ground and pound. Feast looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cardigan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
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.
Cardigan wants to control but Feast is keeping him busy.
Feast is in trouble now - Cardigan has advanced to mount!
Cardigan moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Feast has worked his arm free - good work by Feast!
Feast is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Feast is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Cardigan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Feast knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cardigan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cardigan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orlando Cardigan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Feast looks to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Feast gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cardigan tries to free his leg and advance position but Feast is retaining full guard.
Cardigan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cardigan 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.
Feast keeping full guard, as Cardigan tries to pass.
Cardigan won't allow Feast to get back to his feet.
Cardigan wants to pass the guard but Feast is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cardigan is breathing heavily.
Feast wants to get back to his feet but Cardigan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cardigan throws a head kick that misses.
Cardigan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Cardigan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Feast tries to escape but Cardigan is in control.
Cardigan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Feast has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cardigan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Feast has escaped the position, nice work there.
An elbow from Cardigan crashes against the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Feast is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Cardigan is controlling him well.
Cardigan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Feast, who protects the arm well.
Cardigan in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Feast is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Orlando Cardigan!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gijs Groosman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Dillon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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194 lbs
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195 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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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, Gijs Groosman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johnny Dillon!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Eliza Hachem and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dillon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Groosman.
Groosman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dillon is fending him off so far but Groosman persists. Nope, Dillon circles away and we're back to standing.
Groosman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dillon's waist but Dillon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Groosman off to one side.
Dillon staying out of range there.
Groosman moves out of range of the strikes.
Groosman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dillon as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gijs Groosman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dillon shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Dillon was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Groosman is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dillon avoids the attempt from Groosman to control.
Groosman is wriggling around trying to escape.
Groosman is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillon controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Groosman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dillon putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Groosman is wriggling around trying to escape.
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.
Dillon wants to control the pace but Groosman is squirming around nicely.
Groosman slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Dillon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Groosman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dillon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dillon's back!
Dillon just trying to survive but Groosman is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Groosman throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Groosman has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Dillon is in real trouble here. Groosman gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Dillon is tapping out! Groosman wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gijs Groosman!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rusty James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Stevens (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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201 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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, Rusty James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brad Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Hugh Johnson and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Stevens crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from James - the referee stops the clock and Stevens gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says James. Stevens manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
James throws a head kick but Stevens moves out of range.
Stevens shoots in looking for a takedown. James tries to sprawl out of it but Stevens keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. James manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stevens shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
James throws a head kick but Stevens moves out of range.
James pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
James rushes Stevens and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
James scores with a knee to the head.
James avoiding damage.
Stevens tries to break the clinch but James is controlling the position.
James crunches a lovely knee into Stevens's ribcage.
Stevens looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
James pushes Stevens back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
James working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James crunches a lovely knee into Stevens's ribcage.
James will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Stevens up against the cage.
Knees to the body from James.
James is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
James connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stevens's face.
It looks like Brad Stevens has been cut.
James digs a right hand underneath Stevens's ribcage. Stevens let out a lung full of air as it connected.
James connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stevens's face.
James displaying some good clinch control by pressing Stevens up against the cage.
A short right from James.
James lands a hook that snaps the head of Stevens backwards.
James lands a nice elbow.
James manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with James for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rusty James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad Stevens.
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!
James lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
James lands a nice knee to the body.
James lands a knee to the head.
Good body shot from James.
James displaying some good clinch control by pressing Stevens up against the cage.
James seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
James lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stevens backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from James.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rusty James.
James scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James moves into the clinch.
Knees to the body from James.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
James digs a right hand underneath Stevens's ribcage. Stevens let out a lung full of air as it connected.
James is stalling here.
James lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stevens backwards.
James displaying some good clinch control by pressing Stevens up against the cage.
James scores with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens takes a knee right on the jaw!
James slows down the pace here.
A short uppercut from James.
James scores a nice knee to the body.
James connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stevens's face.
James slowing the pace effectively.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rusty James.
James clinches up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James has Stevens pressed against the cage.
James landing some nice looking knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rusty James dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brad Stevens's cut.
That's time! James's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
James lands with a thumping leg kick.
James throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stevens tries to keep at a distance but James has taken the fight into the clinch.
James lands a nice knee to the body.
James scores a nice knee to the body.
James unloads a knee to the mid-section. Stevens lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A right hook to the body lands for James.
James working some nice short punches in the clinch.
James stalling the fight.
James unloads a knee to the mid-section. Stevens lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
James lands with a right to the head.
James connects with a knee to the head.
James is struggling to control the position.
James is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stevens can do to turn this around?
James scores with a hook to the body.
Stevens is breathing heavily.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stevenss head.
James with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
James lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stevens takes a knee right on the jaw!
James landing some nice looking knees to the body.
James with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Stevens takes a knee right on the jaw!
James avoiding damage.
James connects with a knee to the head.
Stevens wants to break free but James has control.
James landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James lands a knee to the body.
James lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
James lands a nice knee to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for James.
James with a knee to the head.
James cracks Stevens with a nice body shot.
James with a knee to the head.
James will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Stevens up against the cage.
James lands a nice knee to the body.
James landing some nice looking knees to the body.
James scores with a knee to the head.
James is leaning against Stevens and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
James lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
James stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from James.
A knee to the head by James.
A body shot lands from James.
Rusty James has scored more points in the clinch so far.
James using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short right from James on the inside.
James stalls.
James scores a nice knee to the body.
James effectively controlling the action here.
Stevens can't get the takedown.
James stalls.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Stevens takes a shot to the head.
James lands with a right to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
James pushes Stevens back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
James is pushing Stevens up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rusty James.
James pulls out of a head kick attempt.
James throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Stevens.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rusty James dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brad Stevens's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
James misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stevens.
Stevens walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
James keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stevens gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
James works his way to full guard. Good work.
James keeping moving, preventing Stevens from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens looking to sit in guard and control but James gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Stevens takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
James showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
James pushing down on Stevens's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
James is taking a breather. Stevens says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
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.
Stevens wants to control the action here but instead James manages to pass to full mount!
James controlling from mount.
James scores with a couple of good head shots there.
James takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Rusty James just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
James has closed the distance and engaged Stevens in a clinch.
James taking a breather.
Brad Stevens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James pushes Stevens back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
James will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Stevens up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A knee to the head by James.
James taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
James lands an elbow just above Stevens 's eye.
James stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rusty James.
James connects with a solid leg kick.
James scores with a push kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for James.
James throws a nice head kick!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rusty James showed his dominance in that final round.
Well James has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:25
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:25
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rusty James!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Thorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Valentine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valentine has chosen Ice Cream Paintjob as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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250 lbs
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256 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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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 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Jeff Thorn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Valentine!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Hugh Johnson and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valentine's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Valentine duly obliges.
It looks like Jeff Thorn has been cut.
Valentine shoots in but no luck this time.
A telegraphed right hand from Valentine misses the target.
Thorn lands a two punch combo.
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!
Thorn steps into range and cracks Valentine with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Valentine flops backwards and Thorn dives into his guard looking to finish!
Valentine is rocked!
It looks like John Valentine has been cut.
Thorn decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Valentine shoots in for a takedown but Thorn shows good takedown defense.
Valentine looks gassed!
Thorn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thorn misses with a series of wild punches.
Thorn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Decent striking displayed by Thorn there.
Thorn lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Valentine is looking to close the distance but Thorn sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Valentine crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Valentine is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Jeff Thorn!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mongo Smash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tano Gianacopulos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smash's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Donkey Kong Country Music - Main Theme. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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216 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mongo Smash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tano Gianacopulos!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Summer Carpenter and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smash avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smash drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Smash landing with the ground and pound.
Smash throwing strikes but missing.
Gianacopulos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smash prevents Gianacopulos from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smash pushes down on Gianacopulos's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gianacopulos is refusing to be controlled, as Smash sits in half guard.
Smash is pressing down on Gianacopulos's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gianacopulos is holding on for now.
Smash throwing shots but Gianacopulos is blocking nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gianacopulos can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smash looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smash not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gianacopulos avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smash.
Gianacopulos is looking to escape.
Gianacopulos blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smash.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gianacopulos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smash swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smash drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gianacopulos wants to get back to his feet but Smash drags him back down.
Smash tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Smash 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.
Gianacopulos defending against the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gianacopulos managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Smash.
The ground and pound from Smash seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Gianacopulos tries to escape but Smash is in control.
Smash tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Smash scores with a couple of short elbows.
Smash tries for a kimura but Gianacopulos is defending well.
Smash is breathing heavily.
Smash misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Smash tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gianacopulos is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Smash is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gianacopulos has escaped the position, nice work there.
Smash tries to move to mount but Gianacopulos blocks the move with his legs.
Gianacopulos wants to get back to his feet.
Smash in side control lands a decent elbow.
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.
Gianacopulos is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Smash working the ground and pound from side control.
Smash tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gianacopulos is pushing Smash's head away, looking to escape. Smash manages to hold on to the position though.
Smash wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gianacopulos, who protects the arm well.
The strikes coming from Smash are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mongo Smash dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Smash tries to clinch but Gianacopulos is having none of it.
Smash wants to clinch.
Smash misses with a wild body shot.
Gianacopulos swats away the attempt to clinch by Smash.
Smash circles away from the clinch attempt
and Smash counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gianacopulos won't be happy with that.
Gianacopulos parries the strikes from Smash easily there. Smash is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Gianacopulos to escape.
Gianacopulos tries to escape but Smash is in control.
Smash thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gianacopulos wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smash looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Gianacopulos is avoiding damage well.
Smash in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Smash thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Smash wants to control but Gianacopulos is keeping him busy.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gianacopulos tries to clinch
and Smash counters by clinching up.
Smash is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gianacopulos pulls him back up using the underhooks.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Smash just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gianacopulos's brow.
Gianacopulos tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smash throws a head punch that misses.
Smash dodges an elbow strike from Gianacopulos.
Gianacopulos is trying to break the clinch but Smash has him pressed against the cage.
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.
Gianacopulos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gianacopulos rushes Smash and presses him up against the cage.
Smash misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gianacopulos.
Gianacopulos has had enough of the clinch but Smash keeps him there for the moment.
Smash scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gianacopulos misses with a knee strike.
Gianacopulos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gianacopulos throws a leg kick but Smash sees it coming and moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gianacopulos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Smash.
Gianacopulos is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Smash is controlling him well.
The strikes coming from Smash are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smash is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gianacopulos is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Smash cracks Gianacopulos with a big right hand but Gianacopulos just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Gianacopulos avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Smash.
Smash is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gianacopulos has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gianacopulos is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Smash is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Smash wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gianacopulos keeps working.
Smash is really struggling to control Gianacopulos but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Smash throws an elbow but Gianacopulos slips to the side and avoids it well.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Smash fails to land the takedown.
Gianacopulos doesn't manage to clinch there - Smash circles away.
Gianacopulos lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mongo Smash dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Gianacopulos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gianacopulos lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gianacopulos darts in and clinches Smash up against the cage.
Smash lands with a short shot to the head.
Gianacopulos tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gianacopulos lands a knee to the head.
Gianacopulos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gianacopulos tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Smash counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Smash.
Gianacopulos tries to land knees in the clinch but Smash avoids the damage to the body.
Gianacopulos misses with a knee strike.
Smash throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Smash can't get the takedown.
Smash lands an elbow just above Gianacopulos 's eye.
A short uppercut from Smash.
Gianacopulos tries to land knees in the clinch but Smash avoids the damage to the body.
Smash misses with some punches.
Smash keeps control of Gianacopulos as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gianacopulos blocks an elbow strike from Smash.
Gianacopulos using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Smash takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smash pushes Gianacopulos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smash lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Smash.
Smash lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gianacopulos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Smash clinches up against the cage.
Gianacopulos content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gianacopulos pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gianacopulos.
Gianacopulos with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Smash misses with a punch on the inside.
Smash lands a body punch.
Smash drags the fight down to the ground.
Smash has a closed guard, preventing Gianacopulos from standing up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smash is on top in guard.
Smash thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Smash postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gianacopulos is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Smash, into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smash not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smash working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gianacopulos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gianacopulos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gianacopulos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smash. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gianacopulos wanted to stand there but Smash had control of the position.
Gianacopulos passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smash is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Gianacopulos pulls his head out easily.
Smash is trying to get back to full guard.
Gianacopulos decides to stand and escape the position.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smash tries to land a knee to the head but Gianacopulos blocks with his arms.
A knee to the head by Gianacopulos.
Gianacopulos lands an elbow just above Smash 's eye.
Gianacopulos blocks an elbow strike.
A shot in the inside from Gianacopulos.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smash landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mongo Smash is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gianacopulos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tano Gianacopulos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gianacopulos tries to clinch but Smash is having none of it.
Gianacopulos connects with a solid leg kick.
Smash doesn't manage to clinch there - Gianacopulos circles away.
Gianacopulos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smash closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Smash lands in his opponent's guard.
Smash controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Smash works a leg free and moves into half guard.
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 Mongo Smash.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Smash, 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 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mongo Smash!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quinton Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stanley Goodspeed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson's entrance music is Mamma Said Knock You Out. A fine choice. This should be a great matchup!
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214 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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210 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Quinton Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stanley Goodspeed!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goodspeed scores with the left hand. Johnson knows he should have avoided that one.
Goodspeed lands with a nice combination. Johnson backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Quinton Johnson has been cut.
Johnson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson tries to clinch up.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Goodspeed works Johnson's body with a nice hook.
Goodspeed digs a good body shot into Johnson's ribs.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Goodspeed thuds a left hand into Johnson's body.
Goodspeed ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Goodspeed digs a good hook to Johnson's body.
Goodspeed digs a good hook to Johnson's body.
Johnson ducks straight into an uppercut from Goodspeed and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Johnson maanges to regain guard straight away.
Johnson is rocked!
Goodspeed tries to stand but Johnson is controlling from the bottom.
Johnson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Goodspeed preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson has his foot on Goodspeed's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Goodspeed works his way back into a safe position though.
Goodspeed wants to stand but Johnson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Johnson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Goodspeed 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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Danga de danga de dang - Goodspeed scores with a four punch combination!
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Goodspeed swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stanley Goodspeed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Goodspeed lands a right hook to the body.
Goodspeed comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Goodspeed lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goodspeed scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Goodspeed lands a left and a right that sends Johnson crashing to the canvas! Goodspeed dives into mount looking to finish!
Oh Johnson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Goodspeed controlling from mount.
Goodspeed's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Johnson seems to have got his legs back now.
Johnson wants to control but Goodspeed is having none of it.
Goodspeed content just to control the position here.
Johnson can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodspeed controlling the pace for now.
Johnson is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Johnson is desperately trying to improve his position but Goodspeed has a good base and remains in mount.
Goodspeed tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Johnson is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Goodspeed takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stanley Goodspeed dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Quinton Johnson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Goodspeed goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Goodspeed jabs at Johnson's body.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Goodspeed swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Goodspeed scores with a hook to the body. Johnson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Goodspeed lands the left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goodspeed punishes Johnson's body with a nice straight punch.
Johnson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A jab-cross combination lands for Goodspeed and sends Johnson crashing to the mat! Goodspeed follows him down to the mat - Johnson regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Johnson actively working from the bottom here.
Goodspeed is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Johnson trying to get back to full guard but Goodspeed takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson is desperately trying to improve his position but Goodspeed has a good base and remains in mount.
Goodspeed controlling the pace for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Goodspeed tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Johnson tries to reverse the position but Goodspeed maintains control.
Goodspeed controlling the position easily from mount.
Johnson working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Goodspeed sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Johnson is trying desperately to improve position.
Johnson is squirming around, avoiding Goodspeed's attempts to control the action.
Johnson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to hold on but Goodspeed pushes him away.
Goodspeed really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Goodspeed has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson working to try and regain half guard.
Goodspeed sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four 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.
Johnson tries to reverse the position but Goodspeed maintains control.
Goodspeed tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Johnson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Goodspeed wants to control the pace but Johnson is squirming around nicely.
Johnson is desperately trying to improve his position but Goodspeed has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stanley Goodspeed showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Quinton Johnson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Goodspeed swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johnson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Goodspeed.
Johnson tries to clinch but Goodspeed is having none of it.
Johnson moves into range and clinches up with Goodspeed.
Goodspeed takes a knee right on the jaw!
Johnson has Goodspeed pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Goodspeed manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Johnson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Johnson manages to end up in side control.
Johnson swings around for an armbar but Goodspeed sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Johnson's guard.
Johnson is trying to hold Goodspeed in close to prevent damage but Goodspeed has managed to pass into half guard.
Johnson missing with punches from the bottom.
Johnson trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Goodspeed controlling from the full mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson working to try and regain half guard.
Johnson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Johnson wants to get back to full guard but Goodspeed has passed into side control.
Goodspeed prevents Johnson from getting the reversal.
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.
Goodspeed controlling from mount.
Johnson is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodspeed controlling from the full mount.
Goodspeed prevents Johnson from getting the reversal.
Johnson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Goodspeed is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's four 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.
Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Johnson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Goodspeed's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Goodspeed's back!
Johnson is persistently looking for the submission but Goodspeed is defending it well.
Johnson throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Quinton Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stanley Goodspeed is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnson not allowing Goodspeed to control his hands.
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 Quinton Johnson.
I think Goodspeed has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 26:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 26:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stanley Goodspeed!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nanner Nuts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Cripple (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nuts comes to the cage accompanied by Bananaman. Cripple has chosen Thunderstruck as his entrance music. Nanner Nuts has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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177 lbs
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170 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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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, Nanner Nuts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chris Cripple!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Bruno Hogan and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nuts fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cripple, pushing him back against the cage.
Cripple has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nuts avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nuts jumps into guard, dragging Cripple to the mat.
Nuts has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Cripple doesn't defend quickly enough and Nuts has managed to lock this one up! Can Cripple escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Nuts on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nanner Nuts!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yuri Zmertin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Pangolinan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zmertin comes to the cage accompanied by The Pee Song. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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285 lbs
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264 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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Yuri Zmertin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Derek Pangolinan!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Eliza Hachem and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pangolinan stuffs the takedown attempt from Zmertin. Zmertin gets slowly back to his feet.
Yuri Zmertin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Zmertin. Pangolinan shrugs it off though.
Pangolinan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zmertin swivels and escapes.
Zmertin scores a takedown into full mount!
Zmertin looking to finish Pangolinan with some ground and pound. This is bad for Pangolinan!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pangolinan is working to get back to half guard.
Zmertin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pangolinan regains half guard.
Zmertin is nestled in close to Pangolinan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Zmertin blocks the strikes from Pangolinan.
Pangolinan tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Zmertin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Zmertin moves nicely into side control.
Zmertin working the head with strikes.
Zmertin scoring with punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pangolinan manages to get back to half guard.
Pangolinan missing with punches from the bottom.
Zmertin lands with a punch from half guard.
Zmertin prevents Pangolinan from improving his position.
Zmertin blocks the strikes from Pangolinan.
Zmertin slips a nice elbow through Pangolinan's hands, connecting with Pangolinan's forehead.
Pangolinan missing with punches from the bottom.
Zmertin lands with a punch from half guard.
Zmertin trying to control the action but Pangolinan is working from the bottom.
Pangolinan gets back to full guard.
Pangolinan wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zmertin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Zmertin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Zmertin lands a couple of digs.
Pangolinan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pangolinan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pangolinan looks gassed!
Pangolinan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pangolinan wants to sweep but no luck.
Zmertin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Zmertin is looking to take a break and control but Pangolinan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zmertin works his way into side control.
Pangolinan gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zmertin slips a nice elbow through Pangolinan's hands, connecting with Pangolinan's forehead.
Pangolinan is looking to improve his position.
Pangolinan misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Zmertin is trying to control. Pangolinan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pangolinan looking for submissions off his back.
Pangolinan punching from the bottom.
Zmertin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Zmertin is trying to work for a kimura but Pangolinan is defending well.
Zmertin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Zmertin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
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.
Zmertin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Pangolinan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Pangolinan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pangolinan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zmertin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Zmertin tries to free his leg and advance position but Pangolinan is retaining full guard.
Pangolinan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zmertin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zmertin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zmertin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pangolinan had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Zmertin is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Pangolinan Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Zmertin's back instead.
Zmertin manages to reverse the position and now he's in Pangolinan's guard. Nice work there by Zmertin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Zmertin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Pangolinan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Zmertin to the mat! Zmertin manages to get full guard.
Pangolinan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pangolinan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pangolinan scoring with some ground and pound.
Yuri Zmertin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pangolinan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Zmertin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Zmertin has escaped and now he's on top!
Zmertin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pangolinan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Zmertin passes into side control.
Pangolinan tries to improve position but can't.
Zmertin is chipping away with strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pangolinan is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pangolinan misses with a strike from the bottom.
Pangolinan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pangolinan is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Pangolinan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Zmertin wants to pass the guard but Pangolinan is defending well.
Zmertin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pangolinan is trying to get back to full guard.
Pangolinan looking for submissions off his back.
Zmertin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pangolinan keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pangolinan missing with punches from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pangolinan gets full guard.
Pangolinan lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Zmertin!
Pangolinan lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Pangolinan landing shots from mount.
Pangolinan fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Pangolinan cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Pangolinan has control of Zmertin's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Zmertin regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Pangolinan looking to ground and pound but Zmertin is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pangolinan lands a big elbow.
Zmertin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Zmertin is working hard here to advance position.
Pangolinan with a couple of short strikes.
It looks like Yuri Zmertin has been cut.
Pangolinan lands a big shot there that rocks Zmertin but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Pangolinan looking for a guillotine from mount but Zmertin is having none of it.
BOOM! Pangolinan connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Pangolinan is working for a guillotine from mount but Zmertin frees his head quite easily.
Pangolinan throwing strikes here but Zmertin is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zmertin slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Pangolinan thows a huge punch but Zmertin dodges it nicely.
Zmertin wants to improve his position but Pangolinan is controlling well.
Pangolinan is trying for a kimura here. Zmertin looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Pangolinan wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Derek Pangolinan!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henry William French (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Willis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). French comes to the cage accompanied by Blaze of Glory. Willis has chosen Can't be touched as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Henry William French!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eddie Willis!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Damien Edna and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
French slips a jab and a cross from Willis.
No joy there for French, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A combination from Willis does no damage.
French tries to bum rush Willis with a series of wild strikes but Willis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Willis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and French counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
French swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Willis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
French tries to clinch up
and Willis counters with a series of strikes. French will be more careful next time no doubt.
French throws a right and a left that Willis avoids nicely.
French throws a left and a right that both miss
and French takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Willis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Willis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Henry William French seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
French throws a left and a right that both miss
and Willis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Willis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Willis drops French with a right and a left! Willis comes rushing in but French regains his composure and manages to keep Willis in guard.
French is rocked!
It looks like Henry William French has been cut.
Willis gets to his feet. French looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Oh French is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Willis measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes French! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Eddie Willis!
Eddie Willis is the new light heavyweight champion!
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