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DEC 50: Kemp vs Darko PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Van Dam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Logan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Dam comes to the cage accompanied by C R E A M By The Wu-Tang Clan. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brian Van Dam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Paul Logan!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, John Mangel and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Dam swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brian Van Dam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Dam misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Van Dam stuffs the takedown attempt from Logan. Logan gets slowly back to his feet.
Horrible takedown by Logan or perhaps it was just good defense by Van Dam which made him look bad.
Van Dam throws a nice looking combination but Logan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Logan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Van Dam might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Van Dam moves into full guard.
Logan content to stall in guard here.
Van Dam wants to stand and escape but Logan is having none of it.
Logan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Van Dam lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Logan trying to control but Van Dam is working from the bottom.
Logan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Dam is looking for a triangle but Logan pushes his legs off easily.
Logan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Van Dam is keeping the position for now.
Van Dam looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Logan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Logan dodges the punch combination from Van Dam.
Van Dam scores with a hook.
Logan takes one on the button.
Van Dam tries to bum rush Logan with a series of wild strikes but Logan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice takedown defense from Van Dam. No joy for Logan on that attempt.
Brian Van Dam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Logan.
A combination from Van Dam does no damage.
Van Dam throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
No luck for Logan with that takedown attempt.
Logan looks gassed!
Van Dam steps into range and cracks Logan with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Logan flops backwards and Van Dam dives into his guard looking to finish!
Logan is rocked!
It looks like Paul Logan has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Dam lands a couple of digs.
Van Dam trying to control but Logan is working from the bottom.
Van Dam slips nicely into half guard.
Logan moves into full guard.
Van Dam 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.
Van Dam distracts Logan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Van Dam scoring with punches to the head and body.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Logan is trying to control the position but Van Dam postures up.
Van Dam wants to control from the top but Logan keeps moving.
Van Dam lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Van Dam wants to control from the top but Logan keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Logan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Van Dam postures up.
Van Dam trying to control but Logan is working from the bottom.
Van Dam content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Van Dam misses with an uppercut. Logan saw that one coming.
Logan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Van Dam swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Van Dam tries to clinch but Logan is having none of it.
Logan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Van Dam throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Van Dam slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Dam throws a jab when Logan was well out of range.
Van Dam scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Dam tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Logan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Van Dam throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Van Dam is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Van Dam thows a left - swing and a miss!
Van Dam fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Van Dam tries to close the distance and clinch up but Logan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Logan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Logan lands in his opponent's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van Dam keeping moving, preventing Logan from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Van Dam dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Logan's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Decent striking displayed by Van Dam there.
Van Dam fails in his attempt to clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Logan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Logan closes the distance and clinches up with Van Dam, looking for a takedown. Logan pushes Van Dam against the cage but Van Dam circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Logan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Dam.
Logan staying out of range there.
Nice sprawl there from Van Dam as Logan shoots in.
Logan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Brian Van Dam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Logan.
Van Dam misses with a series of wild punches.
Brian Van Dam is winning the standup battle so far.
Logan slips under a jab from Van Dam.
Logan slips under a jab.
Logan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Logan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Van Dam as he avoids it easily.
Van Dam shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Logan but Logan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Logan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Logan moves away from the strike by Van Dam.
Logan swats away the attempt to clinch by Van Dam.
Van Dam misses with a low kick.
Van Dam throws the kick towards the body but Logan avoids it.
Logan checks the leg kick.
Logan misses with a few strikes there.
Logan walks into a straight right hand from Van Dam.
Logan avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Dam moves in looking to clinch but Logan pushes him off.
Logan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Van Dam swivels and escapes.
Van Dam scores with a jab to the jaw.
Logan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Logan slips under a jab.
Logan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Dam.
Van Dam shoots for a double leg takedown but Logan sprawls well. He's pushed Van Dam's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Logan moves into the clinch.
Logan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Van Dam pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Dam tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Logan tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Dam is looking to control Logan's arms but Logan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Van Dam has his back to the cage.
Van Dam is trying to drag Logan to the mat but Logan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Logan goes for a takedown attempt but Van Dam pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A big right from Van Dam misses.
Brian Van Dam is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A swing and a miss from Van Dam.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Logan.
Van Dam lands with a nice body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Dam closes the distance and clinches up with Logan, looking for a takedown. Van Dam pushes Logan against the cage but Logan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Van Dam scores with a three punch combo!
Van Dam misses with a few strikes there.
Logan shoots in looking for a takedown. Van Dam tries to sprawl out of it but Logan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Van Dam manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Van Dam does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Logan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Van Dam tries to avoid it but Logan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Van Dam to the ground. Van Dam escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Van Dam is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Logan can do to turn this around?
Logan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Dam.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice straight punches there by Van Dam. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Van Dam.
Van Dam missing with a left hand there. Logan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Dam falls off balance throwing a combination
and Logan counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Van Dam dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Paul Logan's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Van Dam swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
so Logan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Van Dam wants to sweep but no luck.
Van Dam trying to keep a closed guard but Logan is proving a slippery customer.
Van Dam keeping full guard, as Logan tries to pass.
Van Dam is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Van Dam striking from his own guard.
Logan wants to control from the top but Van Dam keeps moving.
Logan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Van Dam throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Logan shoots in but no luck this time.
Logan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Dam swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Logan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Van Dam's guard.
Van Dam keeping moving, preventing Logan from controlling successfully.
Van Dam will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Logan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Van Dam trying to keep a closed guard but Logan is proving a slippery customer.
Van Dam tries to strike from the bottom.
Van Dam keeping full guard, as Logan tries to pass.
Logan trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Dam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van Dam controls Logan momentarily but Logan frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nice uppercut lands for Van Dam. That snapped Logan's head back.
Van Dam throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Logan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Dam.
Logan ducks under a wild hook from Van Dam.
Van Dam jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Van Dam misses with a low kick.
Logan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Van Dam wants to control but Logan postures up.
Logan is trying to get an arm triangle but Van Dam is defending well.
Van Dam wants to control but Logan postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Dam is looking to reverse the position.
Van Dam striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Logan scoring with punches from side control.
Van Dam struggling a bit here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Van Dam misses with a double jab.
Logan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Van Dam's waist but Van Dam gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Logan off to one side.
Brian Van Dam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Logan.
Logan walks into a left hand.
Paul Logan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
No luck for Logan with that takedown attempt.
Van Dam scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Van Dam throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A jab from Van Dam misses.
Van Dam waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Logan.
Logan shoots in but no luck this time.
Logan checks a low kick from Van Dam.
Logan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Dam throws a solid leg kick but Logan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Van Dam.
Van Dam swings for the body but Logan moves out of range.
Logan tries for a takedown but Van Dam sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Van Dam moves into range and connects with a jab.
Van Dam tries to clinch up but Logan circles away and keeps his distance.
Logan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Van Dam circles away.
Logan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Logan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Logan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Van Dam has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Van Dam!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Waldo Irby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zach Hardgrave (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zach Hardgrave has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Waldo Irby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zach Hardgrave!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Summer Carpenter and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardgrave doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Irby tries to clinch but Hardgrave moves out of range.
Hardgrave looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Irby utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hardgrave sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Irby's guard.
Irby blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hardgrave.
Irby wants to get back to his feet.
Irby wants to get back to full guard.
Hardgrave slips a nice elbow through Irby's hands, connecting with Irby's forehead.
Hardgrave has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hardgrave lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hardgrave not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Irby tries to get to full guard but Hardgrave has control of the leg.
Irby could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Irby keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hardgrave sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Irby defending well though.
Hardgrave throwing shots but Irby is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hardgrave lands a nice short elbow.
Hardgrave lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hardgrave scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hardgrave thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Irby's head.
Irby is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Irby manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Irby sizes up Hardgrave with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Irby moves in looking to clinch but Hardgrave pushes him off.
Waldo Irby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardgrave looks for a takedown but Irby sprawls well.
Irby clinches.
Irby pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Irby looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Irby misses with the combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Irby!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardgrave ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Irby moves away.
Irby moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Irby lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Irby.
Hardgrave jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Irby.
Hardgrave closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hardgrave is thwarting Irby's attempts to control the position.
Hardgrave throwing shots but Irby is blocking nicely.
Hardgrave throws a strike but Irby avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Hardgrave postures up in Irby's guard and throws a big left but Irby blocks it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Irby keeping moving, preventing Hardgrave from controlling successfully.
Irby striking off his back but it's not causing Hardgrave any problems.
Irby escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hardgrave gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irby throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hardgrave fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hardgrave closes the distance and clinches up with Irby, looking for a takedown. Hardgrave pushes Irby against the cage but Irby circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Waldo Irby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zach Hardgrave.
Hardgrave looks for a takedown but Irby sprawls well.
Hardgrave misses with a wild body shot.
Hardgrave drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hardgrave in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Irby is trying to control Hardgrave's posture but Hardgrave avoids it.
Irby throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irby is not content to let Hardgrave control the position.
Hardgrave working the ground and pound.
Hardgrave working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Irby is trying to get back to half guard.
Hardgrave grinds an elbow into Irby's temple.
Hardgrave working the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardgrave working the head with strikes.
Irby is rocked!
Hardgrave crunches a massive hammerfist down on Irby - he's out! Hardgrave Holds back on further strikes and jumps to his feet to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Zach Hardgrave!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Agamemnon Hatzitropoulos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samurai Moonwalker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Agamemnon Hatzitropoulos is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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BJJ Purple 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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Agamemnon Hatzitropoulos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Samurai Moonwalker!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Winston Howard and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moonwalker 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.
Hatzitropoulos has his foot on Moonwalker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Moonwalker works his way back into a safe position though.
Hatzitropoulos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Moonwalker has gone for a leg lock! Hatzitropoulos slips out almost immediately though and dives into Moonwalker's guard.
Moonwalker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hatzitropoulos tries to free his leg and advance position but Moonwalker is retaining full guard.
Moonwalker working for a triangle but Hatzitropoulos defends it easily.
Hatzitropoulos trying to control the position from guard on top but Moonwalker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moonwalker is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Hatzitropoulos has his hands clasped together but Moonwalker extends an breaks Hatzitropoulos's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Moonwalker.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Samurai Moonwalker!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fou Freedomfighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lawrence Soliman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Soliman is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: detox. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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224 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fou Freedomfighter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lawrence Soliman!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Damien Edna and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freedomfighter shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Soliman pinned against the cage. Soliman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Freedomfighter closes the distance and pushes Soliman back into the cage.
Freedomfighter looking for a takedown.
Soliman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Freedomfighter is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Soliman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fou Freedomfighter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soliman lands a hook that snaps the head of Freedomfighter backwards.
Freedomfighter drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Freedomfighter has Soliman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Soliman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Freedomfighter goes for a takedown in the clinch but Soliman prevents it.
Freedomfighter jumps guard but Soliman stands there with Freedomfighter around his waist. Freedomfighter gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Soliman.
Soliman gets through Freedomfighter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Soliman lands a knee to the head.
Soliman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Soliman.
Freedomfighter breaks the clinch.
Soliman tries a head kick but it misses.
Freedomfighter fails with the takedown.
Soliman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Soliman jabs Freedomfighter right on the nose. Freedomfighter blinks but takes it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freedomfighter doesn't manage to clinch there - Soliman circles away.
Freedomfighter shoots for a double leg takedown but Soliman sprawls well. He's pushed Freedomfighter's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fou Freedomfighter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Freedomfighter is breathing heavily.
Soliman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Freedomfighter.
Soliman lands with a right hand.
Soliman circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Freedomfighter to the canvas! Freedomfighter doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Soliman keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lawrence Soliman!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyoto Tachia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Baker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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217 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lyoto Tachia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Baker!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Skip Squint and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baker decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Baker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tachia avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Baker.
Tachia is looking to escape.
Baker has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Baker unloads with some shots from mount but Tachia bucks and avoids them well.
Tachia is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Baker with good strikes from the mount here!
Tachia tries to hold on but Baker pushes him away.
Baker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Baker controlling the position easily from mount.
Baker thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Baker misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker dominating with strikes here.
Baker looking to control but Tachia is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Baker with the ground and pound from mount.
Baker controlling his opponent.
Tachia slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Tachia pushes Baker off and gets back to his feet.
Baker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tachia.
Tachia throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tachia looks to score with a jab to the body but Baker is just out of range.
Tachia wants to slow Baker down by chopping away at his legs.
Tachia lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tachia.
Baker scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Tachia tries to roll over but Baker keeps him under control.
Baker looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Baker is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Tachia has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baker looks gassed!
Baker thows a huge punch but Tachia dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tachia manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Baker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Baker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Baker wants to control from the top but Tachia keeps moving.
Tachia preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Baker stopping the sweep attempt from Tachia.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tachia lands with a shot to the body.
Tachia looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Baker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Baker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tachia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tachia bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tachia jabs Baker right on the nose. Baker blinks but takes it well.
Tachia ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tachia scores with a leg kick.
Tachia lands a nice looking kick to the body. Baker takes a step back to recover.
Baker walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tachia.
Baker takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Tachia keeps Baker at a distance using the push kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tachia throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Baker on the side of the head.
Tachia lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Tachia moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyoto Tachia 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.
Nice uppercut lands for Tachia. That snapped Baker's head back.
Tachia looks to score with a jab to the body but Baker is just out of range.
Tachia takes a swing at Baker's ribcage but misses.
Lyoto Tachia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tachia misses with a wild body shot.
Tachia misses with an uppercut. Baker saw that one coming.
Baker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Baker blocks a head kick by Tachia.
Lyoto Tachia is winning the standup battle so far.
Tachia takes a swing at Baker's ribcage but misses.
Tachia moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tachia stuffs the takedown attempt from Baker. Baker gets slowly back to his feet.
Tachia throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Frank Baker has been cut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tachia keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Baker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker shoots in but Tachia avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lyoto Tachia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Baker.
Baker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tachia stuffs the takedown.
Baker is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tachia.
Tachia cracks a nice hook into Baker's ribs.
Tachia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tachia, right into the meat.
Tachia fails with an attempt to clinch.
Baker moves out of range of the body kick from Tachia.
Tachia throws a hook to the side of Baker's head but Baker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tachia.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tachia.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tachia scores with a jab.
Baker shoots in and drives through. Tachia sprawls well.
Tachia lands with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd cheers as Tachia lands an impressive looking overhand right. Baker doesn't seem phased though.
Tachia feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Baker's calf.
Tachia cracks a nice hook into Baker's ribs.
Tachia comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tachia is looking to wear down Baker with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Baker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tachia pinned against the cage. Tachia gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tachia lands the left hand.
Tachia swings for the body but Baker moves out of range.
Baker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Tachia keeping moving, preventing Baker from controlling successfully.
Tachia preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Baker throws a strike but Tachia rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Tachia has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Baker is proving hard to escape from.
Tachia wants to control from the top but Baker keeps moving.
Tachia avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tachia trying to stand up but can't free himself from Baker's guard.
Tachia trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Baker wants to sweep here but Tachia controlling him for the moment.
Tachia tries to stand but Baker is controlling from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baker manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyoto Tachia dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Frank Baker's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Baker shoots in for a takedown but Tachia shows good takedown defense.
Tachia blocks a jab.
Tachia stuffs the takedown attempt from Baker. Baker gets slowly back to his feet.
Tachia lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tachia takes a swing at Baker's ribcage but misses.
Baker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lyoto Tachia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Baker.
Tachia scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tachia lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baker circles away quickly and effectively.
Tachia thows a body kick. Baker tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tachia scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Tachia. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tachia.
Tachia buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tachia is looking to slow Baker down with leg kicks.
Good exchange - Tachia coming out on top.
Tachia swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tachia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baker can do to turn this around?
Tachia lands with a nice body kick.
Tachia lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Baker has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tachia.
Tachia lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Baker drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Baker in side control lands a decent elbow.
Baker in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Baker is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tachia is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baker tries to score with some ground and pound. Tachia controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Tachia manages to get back to half guard.
Baker missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tachia is trying is best to control the position here.
Baker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Baker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Baker throws a strike but Tachia avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Baker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Baker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tachia is keeping the position for now.
Tachia utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Tachia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tachia throws a half hearted mid kick.
Baker changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tachia looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Tachia is trying to control Baker's posture but Baker avoids it.
Lyoto Tachia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sloppy strikes there by Baker.
Baker is chipping away with strikes.
Baker tries to move to mount but Tachia blocks the move with his legs.
Tachia pushes Baker away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Baker gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tachia is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Baker misses with a takedown attempt - Tachia sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tachia tries to clinch but Baker moves out of range.
Tachia darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tachia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Baker shoots in but no luck this time.
Baker shoots in and drives through. Tachia sprawls well.
Frank Baker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good shot there by Tachia.
Tachia lands a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lyoto Tachia showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tachia, 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyoto Tachia!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jarppi Huhtis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khal TD (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). TD has chosen Give it all as his entrance music. 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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24
165 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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165 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Solid Muay Thai
Knockout power |
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jarppi Huhtis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Khal TD!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Skip Squint and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
TD tries to land a front kick but Huhtis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Huhtis fails to land with a series of punches.
Huhtis throws a shot from downtown. TD moves away and avoids it.
TD throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Huhtis counters with a straight right hand.
TD tries to close the distance and clinch but Huhtis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
TD throws a sloppy body shot
and Huhtis counters with a stiff right hand.
TD is rocked!
Crack! Huhtis connects with the perfect overhand right and TD falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Huhtis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jarppi Huhtis!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mogul Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Laboy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Damian Laboy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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135 lbs
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140 lbs
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Counter striker
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mogul Khan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Damian Laboy!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Donatello Bradman and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laboy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Laboy misses with a double jab.
Laboy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khan was well out of range. Poor timing from Laboy.
Khan dodges the punch combination from Laboy.
Khan fails to land the takedown.
Khan takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laboy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khan manages to avoid it.
Laboy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Laboy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Laboy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Laboy tests Khan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Laboy misses with a hook.
Khan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Laboy's waist but Laboy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Khan off to one side.
Laboy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Khan.
Laboy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Laboy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Khan momentarily.
Laboy swings for the body but Khan moves out of range.
Laboy just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laboy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Laboy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Khan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Laboy looks to land a left hand but Khan moved out of range nicely.
Laboy fails to land with a series of punches.
Laboy throws a hook but Khan avoids it easily.
Khan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Khan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Khan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Laboy has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Laboy gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Khan is working for a submission of some sort.
Khan is breathing heavily.
Laboy wants to get back to full guard.
Laboy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Khan is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Laboy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Laboy trying to control but Khan postures up.
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.
Khan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Laboy tries to kick Khan off but Khan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Laboy throws a series of punches but Khan moves out of range.
Khan slips a jab and a cross from Laboy.
Khan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Laboy but Laboy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mogul Khan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laboy throws a right and a left that Khan avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Laboy dominated that round.
That's time! Khan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Khan shoots in but no luck this time.
Laboy looks to score with a jab to the body but Khan is just out of range.
Laboy swings for the body but Khan moves out of range.
Laboy swinging wilding here.
Khan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Laboy.
Khan shoots in for a takedown but Laboy shows good takedown defense.
Khan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mogul Khan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khan avoids the body shot from Laboy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Laboy.
Laboy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Khan rather than just go for the knockout.
Khan slips a jab and a cross from Laboy.
Laboy throws a right and a left that Khan avoids nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Laboy misses the target.
Laboy scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Khan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laboy.
Khan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan tries for a kimura but Laboy is defending well.
Laboy is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Khan asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Khan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Laboy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Laboy 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.
Khan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Laboy trying to control from half guard but Khan is working away.
It looks like Laboy is going to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan wants to get back to full guard.
Khan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Laboy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Khan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Laboy scores with a couple of nice shots.
Laboy decides to stand up.
Laboy takes a swing at Khan's ribcage but misses.
Laboy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Laboy jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Laboy misses with a looping right.
Khan looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Laboy!
Laboy manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Laboy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Khan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Khan tries to pass to full mount but Laboy defends it.
Khan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Laboy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Khan dodges the punch combination from Laboy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan takes one to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laboy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Khan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Khan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Laboy throws a good cross that connects.
Laboy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Khan shoots in but Laboy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Khan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Khan swings around for an armbar but Laboy sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Khan's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Laboy trying to control the position from guard on top but Khan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laboy pushes down on Khan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laboy is pressing down on Khan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Khan is holding on for now.
Khan wants to get back to full guard.
Khan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Laboy passes the guard and advances to mount!
Laboy controlling the pace for now.
Laboy looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Khan is looking to get to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laboy has control of Khan's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Khan regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Laboy unloads with some shots from mount but Khan bucks and avoids them well.
Khan can't escape the position.
Mogul Khan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Khan is working hard here to advance position.
Laboy stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Laboy throws a series of punches but Khan avoids them all with ease.
Mogul Khan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Laboy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Laboy scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan fails with a takedown attempt.
Laboy lands a jab to Khan's midsection.
Laboy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Damian Laboy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Khan jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Laboy manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Damian Laboy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Laboy can't do much from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damian Laboy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Laboy winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Laboy!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Perrin Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Venkman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Dog The Nine. 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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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Perrin Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Peter Venkman!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Damien Edna and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Venkman tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Venkman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jones misses with a straight right.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Venkman scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jones is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Venkman has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Venkman has an Americana. Jones didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Venkman is delighted and gyrates infront of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Venkman hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Peter Venkman!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Addams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bradley Iverson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Addams's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Addams Family Theme Song. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Igor Addams!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bradley Iverson!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Damien Edna and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iverson looks to land a right hand but Addams moved out of range.
Addams throws a right hand that Iverson ducks under and follows up with a left that Iverson also avoids with ease.
Addams misses with a double jab.
Addams takes a swing at Iverson's ribcage but misses.
Addams misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Addams misses.
Iverson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Addams circles away.
Addams tests Iverson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Addams slips a straight right by Iverson.
Addams throws a right and a left that Iverson avoids nicely.
Iverson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Igor Addams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Addams throws a combination. Iverson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Bradley Iverson has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Iverson gets a takedown into half guard.
Iverson wants to take a breather but Addams is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Addams has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Iverson is working away from the top position though.
Iverson tries to pass to full mount but Addams defends it.
Iverson stops Addams from getting back to his feet.
Addams avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Iverson.
Iverson wants to control but Addams is keeping him busy.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Addams throws an overhand right that lands on Iverson's shoulder, as Iverson tries to avoid the shot.
Addams misses with a body shot.
Addams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Iverson.
Addams tries to bum rush Iverson with a series of wild strikes but Iverson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Iverson avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Iverson cracks Addams with a right hand to the side of the head.
Iverson throws the left hand but Addams avoids the punch easily.
Addams looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Addams throws a hook but Iverson blocks it.
Iverson misses with a takedown attempt - Addams sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Iverson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Addams but Addams pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Igor Addams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bradley Iverson.
Iverson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Iverson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Addams doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Iverson.
Iverson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Iverson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iverson thows a huge punch but Addams dodges it nicely.
Addams trying to control here.
Addams looks like he's trying to stand up.
Iverson is taking a breather. Addams 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.
Addams missing with punches from the bottom.
Iverson trying to control from half guard but Addams is working away.
Addams manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Addams is looking to stand up but Iverson isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Iverson wants to pass the guard but Addams is keeping the position.
Addams is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Iverson is controlling him.
Iverson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Iverson feints and as Addams raises his hands in defense, Iverson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Iverson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Addams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Iverson working some strikes from top position.
Addams keeping moving, preventing Iverson from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Addams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bradley Iverson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Addams thows a body shot but no joy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Iverson.
Iverson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Addams.
Addams looks to land a combination but Iverson avoids it well.
Iverson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Addams thows a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Addams misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Iverson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Iverson controlling the position from side mount.
Iverson working the head with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iverson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Iverson in side control, throwing shots but Addams defends.
Addams struggling a bit here.
Addams tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Iverson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Iverson is looking to take a break and control but Addams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Addams wants to get back to his feet but Iverson drags him back down.
Addams takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Iverson controls the position.
Iverson working away.
Addams on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Iverson landing strikes.
Addams can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iverson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Iverson scores with punches from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Iverson happy to just control the position for now.
Iverson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Addams has escaped the position, nice work there.
Addams takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Iverson landing strikes.
Iverson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Iverson working the head with strikes.
Addams takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Addams is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Iverson working the ground and pound from side control.
Iverson scores with punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iverson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Addams is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Addams is pushing Iverson's head away, looking to escape. Iverson manages to hold on to the position though.
Addams trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Bradley Iverson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Addams takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Iverson wants to control but Addams is keeping him busy.
Iverson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Addams is not content to let Iverson control the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Iverson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Addams is not content to let Iverson control the position.
Iverson looks up at the clock and then as Addams takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Iverson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iverson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Addams keeps working.
Iverson scoring with punches and elbows.
Iverson scores with punches from side control.
Iverson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Iverson landing strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Addams manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Iverson is pressing down on Addams's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Iverson looking for a sweep. Not yet Iverson, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Iverson is trying to control the position but Addams postures up.
Iverson has his hands on Addams's head, controlling the position.
Addams wants to stand but Iverson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bradley Iverson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bradley Iverson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Addams looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Addams moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Addams throws a series of punches but Iverson moves out of range.
Iverson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Addams is fending him off so far but Iverson persists. Nope, Addams circles away and we're back to standing.
Iverson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Addams has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Iverson is working away from the top position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Iverson is nestled in close to Addams, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Iverson slips a nice elbow through Addams's hands, connecting with Addams's forehead.
Addams is looking to control Iverson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Addams avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Addams avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Iverson.
Iverson wants to take a breather but Addams is having none of it.
Addams is trying to stand.
Iverson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Iverson wants to control but Addams is keeping him busy.
Iverson prevents Addams from standing back up.
Iverson wants to pass the guard but Addams is defending well.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Addams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Addams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Iverson.
Addams lands a jab-cross combination.
Iverson avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Addams swinging wilding here.
Iverson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Addams's waist but Addams gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Iverson off to one side.
Iverson throws a jab when Addams was well out of range.
Iverson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Addams throws a right hand that Iverson ducks under and follows up with a left that Iverson also avoids with ease.
Igor Addams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Iverson throws a right hand that Addams ducks under and follows up with a left that Addams also avoids with ease.
Addams tries to bum rush Iverson with a series of wild strikes but Iverson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Igor Addams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Iverson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Igor Addams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bradley Iverson.
Iverson misses with a double jab
and Addams counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Addams is looking to wear down Iverson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Addams misses.
Iverson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Addams counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Iverson fails with the takedown
letting Addams counter with a right hand.
Addams missing with a left hand there. Iverson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Addams falls off balance throwing a combination
and Iverson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Addams's guard now.
Iverson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Iverson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Addams is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iverson is pushing down on Addams's leg trying to pass to half guard. Addams is fighting to maintain full guard but Iverson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Iverson is trying to control. Addams wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Addams pushes Iverson off looking to stand but Iverson dives back in and keeps control.
Iverson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Iverson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Iverson lands strikes from half guard.
Addams is looking to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Iverson is keen to just control but Addams is a slippery customer.
Addams wants to get back to his feet.
Addams won't allow Iverson to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Bradley Iverson just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Bradley Iverson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Iverson closes the distance and clinches up with Addams, looking for a takedown. Iverson pushes Addams against the cage but Addams circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Addams misses with a looping left.
Iverson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Igor Addams is winning the standup battle so far.
Addams swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Addams throws a series of punches but Iverson moves out of range.
Iverson dodges the punch combination from Addams.
Addams throws a combination that misses
and Iverson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Iverson connects with a couple of short punches.
Iverson trying to control but Addams is working from the bottom.
Iverson advances to half guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Iverson is trying to control. Addams wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Iverson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iverson is taking a breather. Addams 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.
Iverson is trying to control the action in half guard but Addams is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Iverson tries to pass to full mount but Addams defends it.
Iverson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The referee warns Addams that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Iverson working the ground and pound effectively.
Iverson wants to control the pace but Addams is squirming around nicely.
Iverson lands a heavy elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Addams holds on for dear life.
Iverson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Iverson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Iverson lands with some strikes.
Iverson landing strikes, looking to finish!
The referee warns Addams that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Iverson landing strikes from the mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Iverson trying to control but Addams is having none of it.
Iverson working the ground and pound effectively.
Iverson working Addams over with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iverson avoids the attempt from Addams to control.
Iverson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Iverson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Iverson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Iverson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Addams hang on?
Iverson lands with some strikes.
Addams takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Addams tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Iverson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Addams manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Iverson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Addams is trying to get back to his feet.
Iverson is trying to get an arm triangle but Addams is defending well.
Addams tries to improve position but can't.
Iverson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Iverson scoring with punches from side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Iverson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Addams is working to avoid the ground and pound but Iverson connects with a decent elbow.
Addams sneaks back into half guard.
Addams is trying to stand up here but Iverson is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bradley Iverson dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Bradley Iverson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Iverson missing with a left hand there. Addams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Addams.
Iverson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Addams's guard.
Iverson throwing strikes from guard but Addams blocks nicely.
Iverson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Iverson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Addams works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Addams tries to strike from the bottom.
Iverson wants to control from the top but Addams keeps moving.
Iverson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Addams is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Iverson is controlling him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Iverson misses with a takedown
and Addams counters with a nice uppercut.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iverson slips a jab and a cross from Addams.
A big left from Iverson misses.
Addams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Iverson gets a takedown into half guard.
Iverson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Addams is refusing to be controlled, as Iverson sits in half guard.
Addams holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Iverson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iverson is looking to take a break and control but Addams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Addams wants to control but Iverson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Iverson is nestled in close to Addams, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Iverson slips a nice elbow through Addams's hands, connecting with Addams's forehead.
Iverson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Iverson lands with a punch from half guard.
Iverson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Igor Addams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Iverson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Iverson working the head and body with strikes.
Iverson wants to control but Addams is keeping him busy.
Iverson is nestled in close to Addams, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Iverson lands a nice short elbow.
Addams wants to get back to his feet.
Iverson wants to take a breather but Addams is having none of it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Iverson connects with a nice short shot to Addams's temple.
Iverson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Iverson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Addams is looking to escape.
Iverson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Addams keeps working.
Iverson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Addams knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Iverson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Addams defends it well.
Iverson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Addams is looking to escape.
Iverson is nestled in close to Addams, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ground and pound from Iverson.
Iverson working the head and body with strikes.
Iverson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Addams wants to get back to his feet.
Iverson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Iverson trying to control from half guard but Addams is working away.
Addams is in trouble now - Iverson has advanced to mount!
Iverson punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bradley Iverson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Iverson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 44:49
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 44:49
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 44:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bradley Iverson!
Bradley Iverson is the new super heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Kemp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronny Darko (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 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Adam Kemp!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ronny Darko!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Hugh Johnson and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kemp thows a body shot but no joy.
Kemp throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kemp fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Darko tries to clinch up.
Kemp misses with a body shot.
Kemp clinches up against the cage.
Kemp throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Kemp as the two fighters clinch.
Darko looks gassed!
Kemp wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kemp is looking to break free of the clinch but Darko has double underhooks.
Kemp tries to break the clinch but Darko is controlling the position.
Kemp breaks from the clinch.
Kemp catches Darko napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Darko to the canvas!
It looks like Ronny Darko has been cut.
Kemp controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darko working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kemp 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.
Darko working a defensive guard here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Darko can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kemp is stalling in the full guard.
Kemp has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kemp being controlled here momentarily.
Darko's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Darko controls Kemp momentarily but Kemp frees himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Darko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kemp is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Kemp dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ronny Darko's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Darko throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kemp swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kemp looks to land a left hand but Darko moved out of range nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Darko.
Kemp avoids a kick to the body.
Kemp looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Darko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good shot there by Darko.
Kemp works Darko's body with a nice hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kemp looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Darko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Darko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kemp.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darko throws a leg kick but Kemp checks it.
Darko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kemp manages to avoid it.
Darko throws a body kick that misses.
Darko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A nice leg kick lands there from Darko.
Darko tries to clinch up
and Kemp counters with a nice body shot.
Darko is breathing heavily.
Kemp lands a big uppercut and Darko crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Darko looks OK. Kemp waves Darko back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kemp misses with a wild body shot.
Kemp connects with a body shot.
Kemp closes the distance but Darko moves to the side
and Darko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kemp thinking.
Kemp drops Darko with a naaaaasty hook - Darko is in real trouble here! Kemp dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adam Kemp!
Adam Kemp retains his heavyweight title!
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