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DEC 55: Iverson vs Bornstein PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mike Wazowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Messinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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133 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Wazowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Will Messinger!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Hugh Johnson and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wazowski scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Will Messinger has been cut.
Wazowski avoids the body shot from Messinger.
Wazowski closes the distance and clinches.
Wazowski gets underhooks to prevent Messinger's takedown attempt.
Wazowski landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wazowski using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Messinger drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wazowski gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Messinger tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wazowski smiles and moves away.
Mike Wazowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Messinger.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Messinger has a takedown stuffed.
Messinger looks gassed!
Messinger shoots for a double leg takedown but Wazowski sprawls well. He's pushed Messinger's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Some wild striking there from Wazowski.
No joy there for Messinger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wazowski throws a nice looking combination but Messinger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wazowski misses with a head kick.
Wazowski looks to land a combination but Messinger avoids it well.
Messinger tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wazowski swivels and escapes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wazowski has managed to clinch.
Wazowski landing knees to the head.
Wazowski creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Messinger's defenses.
Wazowski comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wazowski with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wazowski lands a nice elbow.
Wazowski utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wazowski tries a knee to the head but Messinger blocks it.
A knee to the head by Wazowski.
Wazowski utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wazowski scores with a knee to the head.
Wazowski landing knees to the head.
Wazowski scores with a knee to the head.
Wazowski connects with a knee to the head.
Wazowski lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wazowski with a knee to the head.
Wazowski comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Messinger takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wazowski gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wazowski lands an elbow that stopped Messinger in his tracks for a moment.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wazowski.
Wazowski connects with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Messinger goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wazowski prevents it.
Wazowski avoids the elbow strike from Messinger, against the cage.
Wazowski lands a knee to the head.
Wazowski tries to land a knee to the head but Messinger blocks with his arms.
Wazowski connects with a knee to the head.
Messinger can't get the takedown.
Wazowski lands a damaging elbow.
Wazowski with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Messinger wants to get back to striking at distance but Wazowski won't allow it.
Wazowski is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wazowski lands an elbow inside.
Messinger has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Wazowski uses from the top position.
Wazowski decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Wazowski scores with a punch to the head.
Wazowski instigates a clinch.
Wazowski landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wazowski lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Messinger takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wazowski lands a damaging elbow.
Wazowski throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Messinger blocks it with crossed arms.
Messinger is trying to maintain a safe position but Wazowski gets an underhook and turns Messinger into the cage.
Wazowski landing knees to the head.
Messinger on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Messinger is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wazowski pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wazowski scores a nice knee to the body.
Wazowski scores a nice knee to the body.
Messinger wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Messinger tries to pull guard but Wazowski won't allow it.
Wazowski lands a damaging elbow.
Wazowski with a knee to the head.
Messinger has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wazowski avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wazowski lands an elbow that stopped Messinger in his tracks for a moment.
Wazowski lands an elbow inside.
Messinger taking a breather.
Messinger takes a knee right on the jaw!
Messinger is looking to break free of the clinch but Wazowski has double underhooks.
Messinger can't get the takedown.
Wazowski comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wazowski lands an elbow inside.
Wazowski lands an elbow that stopped Messinger in his tracks for a moment.
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.
Messinger jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wazowski walks away with a smile on his face. Messinger gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wazowski clinches.
Messinger is trying to maintain a safe position but Wazowski gets an underhook and turns Messinger into the cage.
Wazowski landing knees to the head.
Wazowski unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wazowski working Messinger over with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Wazowski.
Wazowski gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Messinger goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wazowski prevents it.
Wazowski lands a knee to the body.
Wazowski crunches a lovely knee into Messinger's ribcage.
Wazowski lands an elbow inside.
A knee to the head by Wazowski.
Wazowski misses with a knee strike.
Messinger breaks the clinch.
Wazowski has managed to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Messinger using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wazowski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wazowski working Messinger over with knees to the body.
Wazowski misses with a knee strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Wazowski putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Messinger in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Wazowski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Will Messinger'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.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wazowski.
Messinger moves out of range as Wazowski strikes.
Messinger throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wazowski holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Wazowski looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wazowski keeps control of Messinger as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wazowski landing knees to the head.
Messinger is trying to drag Wazowski to the mat but Wazowski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Messinger has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wazowski is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wazowski lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wazowski lands an elbow inside that Messinger shrugs off.
Messinger tries to circle away but Wazowski has him pinned against the cage.
Wazowski lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Messinger takes an elbow to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Messinger is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wazowski is defending well for now.
Wazowski lands an elbow inside that Messinger shrugs off.
Wazowski lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wazowski putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Messinger in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wazowski comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wazowski with a knee to the head.
Wazowski landing knees to the body.
Wazowski connects with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Messinger takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wazowski lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wazowski tries to land a knee to the head but Messinger blocks with his arms.
Messinger jumps into guard, dragging Wazowski to the mat.
Messinger is trying to control the position but Wazowski postures up.
Wazowski looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wazowski advances position into side control!
Messinger tries to improve position but can't.
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.
Wazowski controls the position from side control.
Messinger throws Wazowski to one side and escapes!
Wazowski has managed to clinch.
Wazowski landing knees to the head.
Wazowski lands an elbow that stopped Messinger in his tracks for a moment.
Messinger takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mike Wazowski has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wazowski scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Wazowski.
Messinger takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nice elbow from Wazowski.
Wazowski misses with a knee strike.
Wazowski landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wazowski tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Messinger has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wazowski creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Messinger's defenses.
Wazowski lands an elbow just above Messinger 's eye.
Messinger tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mike Wazowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Messinger.
Wazowski using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wazowski scores with a knee to the head.
Wazowski gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Messinger trying to land knees to the body.
Wazowski connects with a nasty looking knee right to Messinger's face.
Wazowski keeps control of Messinger as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nice elbow from Wazowski.
Wazowski lands an elbow inside.
Wazowski lands an elbow just above Messinger 's eye.
Messinger tries to land knees in the clinch but Wazowski avoids the damage to the body.
Wazowski lands a knee to the head.
Wazowski gets underhooks to prevent Messinger's takedown attempt.
Wazowski lands a nice elbow.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wazowski obliges.
Messinger wants to get back to striking at distance but Wazowski won't allow it.
Messinger misses with an elbow over the top.
Wazowski scores a nice knee to the body.
Wazowski putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Messinger in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wazowski with a knee to the head.
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.
Messinger tries to pull guard but Wazowski won't allow it.
Wazowski with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Wazowski.
Messinger is trying to drag Wazowski to the mat but Wazowski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Messinger takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wazowski is pressed up against the cage. Messinger has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wazowski down to the mat. Wazowski avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wazowski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wazowski lands a nice elbow.
Wazowski tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Messinger lands a good knee to the midsection. Wazowski won't want to take too many of those.
Wazowski crunches a lovely knee into Messinger's ribcage.
Wazowski lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wazowski throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wazowski misses with a knee strike.
Wazowski misses with a knee strike.
Messinger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Messinger tries to clinch up.
Messinger takes one on the button.
Wazowski rushes Messinger and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Wazowski dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Will Messinger's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Wazowski wants to clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Messinger 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Messinger lands with a shot to the body.
Wazowski with a nice cross.
Wazowski scores with a one two! Messinger had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Messinger avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wazowski getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wazowski misses with a straight right.
Wazowski slaps away a takedown attempt from Messinger, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wazowski tries a knee to the head but Messinger blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wazowski lands an elbow just above Messinger 's eye.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wazowski lands a nice elbow.
Messinger takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wazowski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Messinger avoids it.
Wazowski throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Messinger blocks it with crossed arms.
Messinger goes for a takedown attempt but Wazowski pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wazowski moves out of range of the leg kick from Messinger.
Wazowski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice takedown defense from Wazowski. No joy for Messinger on that attempt.
Mike Wazowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Messinger.
Wazowski clinches up against the cage.
Wazowski lands an elbow inside that Messinger shrugs off.
Wazowski lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Messinger gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wazowski lands a knee to the head.
Wazowski lands a good knee to the midsection. Messinger won't want to take too many of those.
Wazowski lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Messinger wants a takedown but no success here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wazowski crunches a lovely knee into Messinger's ribcage.
Messinger is looking to break free of the clinch but Wazowski has double underhooks.
Messinger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wazowski lands a damaging elbow.
Wazowski utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wazowski lands a damaging elbow.
Messinger has Wazowski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wazowski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Messinger takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wazowski with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wazowski landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Messinger wants a takedown.
Wazowski with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Messinger working hard to break the clinch.
Wazowski lands a nice knee to the body.
Wazowski gets underhooks to prevent Messinger's takedown attempt.
Wazowski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wazowski with a knee to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Wazowski lands an elbow just above Messinger 's eye.
Wazowski tries to land a knee to the head but Messinger blocks with his arms.
Wazowski throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Messinger blocks it with crossed arms.
Messinger is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wazowski is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wazowski landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Messinger tries to circle away but Wazowski has him pinned against the cage.
Wazowski connects with a nasty looking knee right to Messinger's face.
Wazowski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Messinger is defending well for now.
Wazowski tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Messinger tries to land knees in the clinch but Wazowski avoids the damage to the body.
Wazowski lands an elbow inside.
Wazowski lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wazowski putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Messinger in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Messinger is trying to drag Wazowski to the mat but Wazowski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Messinger creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nice elbow from Wazowski.
Wazowski lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wazowski crunches a lovely knee into Messinger's ribcage.
Wazowski with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Messinger changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wazowski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Messinger tries to clinch up but Wazowski circles away and keeps his distance.
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.
Wazowski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Messinger.
Wazowski forces Messinger back against the cage and clinches.
Wazowski gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Messinger wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wazowski lands a knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Wazowski.
Wazowski is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wazowski managing to block the knees to the body from Messinger.
Messinger has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Wazowski uses from the top position.
Messinger working a defensive guard but Wazowski manages to pass into side control anyway.
Messinger is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Wazowski is controlling him well.
Wazowski controls the position from side control.
Will Messinger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mike Wazowski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Wazowski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wazowski 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 30:26
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Wazowski!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robert Nester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Andromalius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Robert Nester has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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175 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Robert Nester!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thomas Andromalius!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Donatello Bradman and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andromalius tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nester was well out of range. Poor timing from Andromalius.
Andromalius misses with a leg kick.
Andromalius misses with a looping right.
Nester keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Andromalius shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Andromalius was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Andromalius looking to control but Nester is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nester slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Andromalius content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Andromalius moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Nester.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nester is looking to regain half guard here but Andromalius keeps moving and retains side control.
Nester defending against the ground and pound.
Andromalius is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nester knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nester 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.
Andromalius moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Andromalius postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Andromalius is trying to get an arm triangle but Nester is defending well.
Nester is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Andromalius has just dragged him back down to the mat.
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.
Andromalius wants to control but Nester is keeping him busy.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Andromalius scores with a takedown into Nester's guard.
Andromalius is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nester looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nester looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Andromalius is posturing up here but Nester has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Andromalius tries to roll out but it's too tight and Andromalius has to tap! Slick submission there by Nester!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Robert Nester!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Baker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beast Baker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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Counter striker
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Baker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Beast Baker!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Winston Howard and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beast Baker misses with a low kick.
Beast Baker throws a quick inside leg kick.
Frank Baker shoots in and drives through. Beast Baker sprawls well.
A jab-cross combination lands for Beast Baker and sends Frank Baker crashing to the mat! Beast Baker follows him down to the mat - Frank Baker regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
It looks like Frank Baker has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beast Baker moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Frank Baker.
Frank Baker sneaks back into half guard.
Frank Baker flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Beast Baker tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Frank Baker.
Beast Baker wants to pass to mount but Frank Baker is defending the position.
Beast Baker tries to stand and escape but Frank Baker is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frank Baker wants to get back to full guard.
Frank Baker flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Frank Baker closes the distance and clinches up with Beast Baker, looking for a takedown. Frank Baker pushes Beast Baker against the cage but Beast Baker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Frank Baker has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Baker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beast Baker sizes up Frank Baker with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A slow jab from Beast Baker misses its intended target.
Frank Baker scores with a takedown into Beast Baker's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Beast Baker is on top in guard.
Frank Baker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Beast Baker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beast Baker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Frank Baker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Beast Baker has managed to get both his arms back between Frank Baker's legs - danger averted.
Frank Baker is breathing heavily.
Beast Baker gets to his feet - Frank Baker follows without any prompting.
Beast Baker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Frank Baker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Frank Baker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Beast Baker pinned against the cage. Beast Baker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Beast Baker slaps away a takedown attempt from Frank Baker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Frank Baker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Beast Baker as he avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beast Baker throws a half hearted mid kick.
Beast Baker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Beast Baker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Frank Baker looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Frank Baker 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.
Beast Baker avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Frank Baker.
Frank Baker stops Beast Baker from getting back to his feet.
Frank Baker lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Frank Baker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Beast Baker wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Frank Baker thows a huge punch but Beast Baker dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frank 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.
Frank Baker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
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.
Frank Baker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Frank Baker thows a huge punch but Beast Baker dodges it nicely.
Frank Baker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Beast Baker's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Beast Baker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Baker's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Frank Baker drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Frank Baker scoring with punches to the head and body.
Frank Baker throwing strikes from guard but Beast Baker blocks nicely.
Frank Baker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Beast Baker wants to stand up but Frank Baker is controlling him.
Beast Baker keeping full guard, as Frank Baker tries to pass.
Frank Baker with a nice head shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frank Baker has gone for a leg lock! Beast Baker slips out almost immediately though and dives into Frank Baker's guard.
Frank Baker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Beast Baker's guard.
Beast Baker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Frank Baker's guard.
Frank Baker doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Beast Baker won't allow Frank Baker to sweep him here.
Frank Baker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Frank Baker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Frank Baker has a closed guard, preventing Beast Baker from standing up.
Frank Baker is striking off his back. Beast Baker thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frank Baker is looking for a sweep. Beast Baker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Frank Baker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Frank Baker misses with a straight left.
Beast Baker misses with a body shot.
Beast Baker swinging wilding here.
Frank Baker scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Beast Baker parries the strikes from Frank Baker easily there. Frank Baker is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Beast Baker to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Frank Baker seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Beast Baker is trying to buck Frank Baker off.
Frank Baker working the ground and pound.
Frank Baker is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Beast Baker is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Beast Baker regains half guard, as Frank Baker was trying to land strikes.
Beast Baker is trying to stand up here but Frank Baker is controlling him well.
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.
Beast Baker is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Frank Baker takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Frank Baker is working for a kimura but Beast Baker is defending it quite comfortably.
Frank Baker is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Beast Baker sees it coming and defends easily.
Frank Baker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Frank Baker throwing shots but Beast Baker is blocking nicely.
Beast Baker avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Frank Baker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Baker dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Frank Baker's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Beast Baker misses with a wild body shot.
Beast Baker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Beast Baker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Beast Baker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Frank Baker.
Beast Baker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Frank Baker.
Frank Baker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Beast Baker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beast Baker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Beast Baker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Frank Baker.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Baker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Frank Baker shoots in but Beast Baker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Beast Baker loads up on a big right hand but Frank Baker slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frank Baker tries for a takedown but Beast Baker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Beast Baker lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Frank Baker takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Beast Baker connects with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beast Baker lands a jab to the nose.
Beast Baker's corner calls for a 1-2. Beast Baker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Beast Baker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Beast Baker throws a series of punches but Frank Baker moves out of range.
Frank Baker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Beast Baker tries to avoid it but Frank Baker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Beast Baker to the ground. Beast Baker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Beast Baker lands with a thumping leg kick.
Beast Baker scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Frank Baker slips a straight right by Beast Baker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beast Baker throws a right and a left that Frank Baker avoids nicely.
Frank Baker fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Beast Baker sprawls well initially but Frank Baker persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Frank Baker is thwarting Beast Baker's attempts to control the position.
Beast Baker keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Frank Baker is trying to control. Beast Baker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Frank Baker is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Beast Baker tries to kick Frank Baker off but Frank Baker keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Frank Baker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Frank Baker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frank Baker lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frank Baker is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Beast Baker has managed to free his arm - good work.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Beast Baker throws a quick inside leg kick.
Frank Baker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A head kick misses from Beast Baker.
Beast Baker misses with the combination.
Frank Baker closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Frank Baker trying to control the position but Beast Baker is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frank Baker throws an elbow but Beast Baker slips to the side and avoids it well.
Frank Baker is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Beast Baker is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Frank Baker in side control lands a decent elbow.
Frank Baker tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Beast Baker sneaks out the side door and pushes Frank Baker away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Frank Baker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Frank Baker moves out of range of the body kick from Beast Baker.
Beast Baker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Beast Baker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Beast Baker 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Beast Baker!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Child (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarppi Huhtis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Child is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Child!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jarppi Huhtis!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Bruno Hogan and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huhtis lunges at Child with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Child's hand.
Child shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Child thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Huhtis tries to hold on but Child pushes him away.
Huhtis is desperately trying to improve his position but Child has a good base and remains in mount.
Child looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Child thowing shots but they're missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huhtis is desperately trying to improve his position but Child has a good base and remains in mount.
Huhtis is trying to reverse the position but instead Child has taken his back - oops!
Child is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Huhtis has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
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!
Huhtis trying to get back to his feet but Child is in full control for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huhtis is covering up but some of the strikes from Child are getting through and doing damage.
Child looking for the choke from the back.
Child 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.
Child trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Child throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Huhtis is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Huhtis manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Child is breathing heavily.
Huhtis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Child doesn't seem bothered though.
Huhtis scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huhtis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A slow jab from Huhtis misses its intended target.
A big right from Huhtis misses.
Child shoots in for a takedown but Huhtis shows good takedown defense.
Huhtis is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Child hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jarppi Huhtis!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Mammoth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Foster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, The Mammoth!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Steve Erwin and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mammoth throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mammoth pushes Foster away with a front kick.
A jab from Mammoth does it's job there.
Mammoth lands with a hook. Foster tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mammoth throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mammoth gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Foster trying to control the position from guard on top but Mammoth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Foster throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mammoth works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mammoth working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Foster.
Foster trying to control but Mammoth is working from the bottom.
Foster loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Foster stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mammoth swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Foster accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mammoth wants to get back to his feet but Foster is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A big right from Foster misses.
Mammoth tests Foster's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mammoth misses with a head kick.
Foster misses with a few strikes there.
Foster shoots in but Mammoth avoids the takedown attempt easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mammoth.
Foster shoots for a takedown but Mammoth saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mammoth throws a lazy right hand but Foster sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mammoth works Foster's body with a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foster checks a leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mammoth darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mammoth shoots in for a double leg but Foster sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Foster shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mammoth sprawls well. Mammoth wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Foster gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Foster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mammoth lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mammoth doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A head kick from Mammoth lands but Foster takes it in his stride.
Mammoth listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mammoth throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mammoth, right into the meat.
Mammoth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mammoth uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Foster has time to react.
Foster tries for a takedown but Mammoth sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mammoth lands a head kick. Foster smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Mammoth leaves Foster with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Foster is breathing heavily.
Foster shoots in but no luck this time.
Mammoth lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Some wild striking there from Foster.
Mammoth throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Foster stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mammoth lands a jab to the nose.
An inside leg kick lands from Mammoth.
Jab, jab by Mammoth - just one landing.
Mammoth scores with the left hand. Foster knows he should have avoided that one.
Mammoth throws a head kick that Foster semi-blocks.
Mammoth bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mammoth lands a right hook to the body.
Mammoth lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mammoth thumps Foster with a low kick.
Foster stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mammoth.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mammoth. That's going to slow Foster down.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mammoth.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mammoth.
Foster takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Foster stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mammoth.
Mammoth scores with a head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The crowd cheers as Mammoth lands an impressive looking overhand right. Foster doesn't seem phased though.
Foster sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Foster dodges the punch combination from Mammoth.
Mammoth throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Mammoth dominated that round.
That's time! Foster's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mammoth turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mammoth cracks the inside of Foster's front leg.
An inside leg kick lands from Mammoth.
Foster misses with a combination
and Foster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mammoth throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Foster stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mammoth dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Foster. That did some damage!
Mammoth scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Foster doesn't seem bothered though.
Mammoth lands with a hook. Foster tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mammoth throws out a powerful jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mammoth. That's going to slow Foster down.
Good shot there by Mammoth.
Mammoth gets a clinch.
Foster tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mammoth digs a right hand into Foster's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Foster's gas tank.
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!
Mammoth trying to control the position but instead, Foster has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mammoth into the cage.
Mammoth softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mammoth stalls.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A right handed body shot lands from Mammoth.
Mammoth keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Foster's efforts to push away.
Mammoth lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mammoth manages to break the clinch.
Foster misses with a combination
and Mammoth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Foster misses with a body shot.
Mammoth feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Foster's calf.
Mammoth throws a nice outside leg kick.
Foster is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mammoth lands a high kick!
Mammoth works the jab nicely.
Foster misses with a combination
and Mammoth counters by moving into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Mammoth lands a right hand.
Foster wants a takedown but no success here.
Mammoth has Foster pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Foster manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mammoth working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Foster goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mammoth prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Foster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mammoth lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mammoth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The Mammoth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Foster takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mammoth cracks Foster with an open hand slap.
Mammoth feints and then cracks Foster's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Foster down.
Foster takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mammoth doesn't manage to clinch there - Foster circles away.
Mammoth throws a nice outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mammoth scores with a push kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mammoth throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mammoth connects with a high kick.
Foster walks into a stiff left hand from Mammoth.
Foster swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mammoth makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mammoth fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mammoth lands a jab-cross combination.
Mammoth lands with an overhand left.
Foster drops his hands momentarily and Mammoth takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mammoth scores with a body shot.
Foster throws a combination that misses
and Mammoth counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Foster showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mammoth.
Foster tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mammoth scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mammoth throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mammoth scores with a push kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mammoth. That's going to slow Foster down.
Mammoth thows a body shot but no joy.
Mammoth lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Foster circles away quickly and effectively.
Mammoth lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Foster on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mammoth. Mammoth obviously looking to wear him down.
Mammoth throws a nice head kick!
Mammoth lands a nice leg kick that just misses Foster's sensitive parts.
A combination from Mammoth does no damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mammoth lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mammoth scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mammoth tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Foster paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mammoth lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Foster circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Mammoth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Mammoth dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Foster. That did some damage!
Foster ducks right into an uppercut from Mammoth.
Mammoth jabs Foster right on the nose. Foster blinks but takes it well.
Mammoth connects with a body shot.
Mammoth lands a nice leg kick that just misses Foster's sensitive parts.
Foster shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mammoth pinned against the cage. Mammoth gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Foster swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mammoth counters with a good low kick that Foster was not able to check.
Foster looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Foster tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mammoth swivels and escapes.
Foster chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mammoth can pounce on him.
Mammoth scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nice body kick there by Mammoth.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mammoth scores with a decent looking hook.
Mammoth throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Foster stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mammoth feints and then cracks Foster's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Foster down.
Mammoth throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mammoth throws a head kick that half lands.
Mammoth thuds a left hand into Foster's body.
A good leg kick by Mammoth.
Foster will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Mammoth throws a leg kick which misses Foster's front leg but catches the back leg as Foster tries to avoid it.
Mammoth misses with a few strikes there.
Mammoth connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mammoth shoots for a takedown but Foster saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mammoth buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mammoth connects with a crisp jab.
Mammoth smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Decent striking displayed by Mammoth there.
Mammoth feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Foster's calf.
A jab from Mammoth does it's job there.
Foster on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The Mammoth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mammoth. Foster shrugs it off though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mammoth throws a combination. Foster tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mammoth scores with a decent looking hook.
Foster takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mammoth dives in and grabs Foster's left leg, looking for a takedown. Foster pushes down on Mammoth's head and hops out.
Foster fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mammoth cracks Foster with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mammoth scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
James Foster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Foster takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mammoth lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Foster at a distance.
Mammoth lands a head kick!
Foster doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mammoth throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Foster.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mammoth lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mammoth is looking to slow Foster down with leg kicks.
Foster misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mammoth counters with a right hand to the body.
Mammoth cracks Foster with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Foster misses the body punch
and Mammoth counters with a good low kick that Foster was not able to check.
Mammoth connects with a nice looking jab.
Mammoth with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mammoth - that will leave a mark!
Mammoth cracks Foster with an open hand slap.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mammoth.
Mammoth throws a head kick that half lands.
Mammoth connects with a solid leg kick.
Foster takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mammoth scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mammoth lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mammoth bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mammoth scoring well with a low kick there.
Mammoth scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Foster stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mammoth.
Foster is looking to wear down Mammoth with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mammoth throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mammoth wants to clinch.
Mammoth scores with a one two! Foster had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mammoth tries to close the distance and clinch but Foster swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mammoth connects with a jab.
Foster misses with a wild combination.
Mammoth throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
The Mammoth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mammoth 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 25:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 25:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Mammoth!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Markku Osteri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enrique Rizzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Osteri comes to the cage accompanied by Aino Akti - Kerrankin tarpeekseen. Enrique Rizzo acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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163 lbs
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163 lbs
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Markku Osteri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Enrique Rizzo!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Steve Erwin and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rizzo misses with a straight right.
Rizzo throws the left hand but Osteri avoids the punch easily.
Osteri closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rizzo to the mat! Rizzo manages to get full guard.
Osteri thows a big elbow that misses.
Osteri wants to pass the guard but Rizzo is keeping the position.
Osteri won't allow Rizzo to get back to his feet.
Rizzo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rizzo is looking to stand up but Osteri isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Osteri wants to pass the guard but Rizzo is keeping the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Osteri is defended easily by Rizzo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osteri moves away from the strike by Rizzo.
Rizzo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Osteri has a takedown stuffed.
Osteri throws a series of punches but Rizzo moves out of range.
Rizzo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Osteri ducks under a wild hook from Rizzo.
Osteri keeps the fight on the outside.
Osteri moves out of range as Rizzo strikes.
Rizzo misses with a wild body shot.
Rizzo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Osteri to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Osteri postures up in Rizzo's guard and throws a big left but Rizzo blocks it.
Osteri stands up and waves to Rizzo to follow him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osteri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rizzo.
Rizzo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rizzo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Osteri moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Osteri tries to keep at a distance but Rizzo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Osteri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knees to the body from Rizzo.
Rizzo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Osteri in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Osteri is breathing heavily.
Rizzo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rizzo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Markku Osteri has been cut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rizzo.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rizzo obliges.
A bit of stalling here from Rizzo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Osteri managing to block the knees to the body from Rizzo.
Rizzo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Osteri.
Rizzo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Rizzo.
Rizzo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rizzo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Knees to the body from Rizzo.
A shot in the inside from Rizzo.
Nice body punch from Rizzo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rizzo landing knees to the body.
Osteri takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rizzo working Osteri over with knees to the body.
Rizzo scores with a knee to the head.
Rizzo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rizzo taking a breather.
Rizzo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Osteri in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rizzo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rizzo scores with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rizzo.
Osteri takes an elbow to the temple.
Rizzo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rizzo lands a knee to the body.
Osteri takes an elbow to the temple.
Osteri has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rizzo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Markku Osteri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rizzo scores with a shot to the side of Osteri's head.
Rizzo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rizzo scores a nice knee to the body.
Rizzo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Osteri avoids it.
Rizzo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rizzo misses with a knee strike.
Osteri lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Osteri fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Osteri wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rizzo scores with a knee to the head.
Osteri avoiding damage as Rizzo throws knees to the body.
Rizzo gets underhooks to prevent Osteri's takedown attempt.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rizzo.
Osteri drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rizzo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rizzo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short uppercut from Rizzo.
Rizzo lands an elbow that stopped Osteri in his tracks for a moment.
Osteri jumps guard but Rizzo stands there with Osteri around his waist. Osteri gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rizzo scores a nice knee to the body.
Rizzo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Osteri goes for a takedown attempt but Rizzo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Enrique Rizzo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Osteri shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rizzo scores with a push kick.
Osteri takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enrique Rizzo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Markku Osteri's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Osteri has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rizzo.
Osteri closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Osteri wants to control but Rizzo is keeping him busy.
Osteri looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Rizzo is avoiding damage well.
Osteri 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.
Sloppy strikes there by Osteri.
Rizzo is looking to get back to his feet here but Osteri is keeping cool and he's managed to take Rizzo's back.
Osteri working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Osteri is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rizzo looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Rizzo looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Osteri is looking for the choke from the back position but Rizzo is controlling his hands well.
Rizzo is trying to stand back up.
Rizzo defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Osteri's arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osteri gets his hands free as Rizzo looks to control.
Rizzo fending off the submission attempt from Osteri.
Rizzo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Osteri. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Even with his hooks in, Osteri manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Rizzo is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osteri looking to break Rizzo's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Rizzo remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Osteri will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Rizzo holding both Osteri 's hands and preventing any damage.
Osteri patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Rizzo turns into Osteri and is now in his guard.
Osteri working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rizzo.
Osteri keeping moving, preventing Rizzo from controlling successfully.
Rizzo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Rizzo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Osteri was well out of range. Poor timing from Rizzo.
A shot to de liver by Rizzo. Beautiful body shot.
Osteri listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rizzo connects with a nice looking jab.
Osteri lands with a hook. Rizzo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rizzo closes the distance and clinches.
Rizzo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Osteri is trying to break the clinch but Rizzo has him pressed against the cage.
Osteri can't get the takedown.
Osteri fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Osteri jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rizzo walks away with a smile on his face. Osteri gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Markku Osteri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Osteri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rizzo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Markku Osteri dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Markku Osteri's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A slapping leg kick lands for Rizzo.
Rizzo closes the distance and clinches.
Rizzo prevents the takedown attempt.
Rizzo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Knees to the body from Rizzo.
Rizzo scores with a knee to the head.
Rizzo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rizzo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rizzo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rizzo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rizzo lands a nice knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Rizzo.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rizzo obliges.
Rizzo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rizzo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Osteri's defenses.
Rizzo crunches a lovely knee into Osteri's ribcage.
Rizzo landing knees to the body.
Rizzo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Osteri's face.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rizzo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rizzo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Osteri being controlled against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Osteri can't get the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rizzo crunches a lovely knee into Osteri's ribcage.
Osteri jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rizzo walks away with a smile on his face. Osteri gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Markku Osteri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Osteri shoots for a double leg takedown but Rizzo sprawls well. He's pushed Osteri's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rizzo wants to clinch up but Osteri keeps it at a distance.
Rizzo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Osteri. Osteri circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rizzo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rizzo misses with a knee strike.
Rizzo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Osteri tries to pull guard but Rizzo holds him up against the cage and eventually Osteri drops back down to his feet.
Osteri wants a takedown but no success here.
Rizzo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rizzo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rizzo scores with a knee to the head.
Osteri tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rizzo smiles and moves away.
Rizzo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osteri misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rizzo looks to score with a jab to the body but Osteri is just out of range.
Rizzo gets a clinch.
Rizzo tries to land knees in the clinch but Osteri avoids the damage to the body.
Osteri prevents a body shot from Rizzo.
Rizzo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Osteri's face.
A short uppercut from Osteri.
Osteri taking a breather.
Enrique Rizzo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rizzo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Osteri has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rizzo looking to slow down the pace here.
Rizzo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Osteri.
Osteri lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Osteri avoiding damage as Rizzo throws knees to the body.
Osteri tries to break free but Rizzo pushes him back against the cage.
Osteri is trying to break free.
Osteri pushes Rizzo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Osteri.
Rizzo missing with knees to the body.
Rizzo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Osteri is defending well for now.
Osteri fails to pull guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osteri is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rizzo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rizzo crunches a lovely knee into Osteri's ribcage.
Rizzo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Osteri.
Rizzo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rizzo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Osteri is defending well for now.
Osteri jumps into guard, dragging Rizzo to the mat.
Rizzo is looking to stand up but Osteri won't let him.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Osteri is on top in guard.
Osteri throws a big right hand that misses.
Osteri with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rizzo has his feet on Osteri's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Rizzo scores with the left hand. Osteri knows he should have avoided that one.
Osteri shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rizzo as he avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Osteri shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rizzo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Osteri 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.
Osteri throws an elbow but Rizzo slips to the side and avoids it well.
Osteri tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Osteri has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Osteri in side control, throwing shots but Rizzo defends.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rizzo is trying to buck Osteri off.
Osteri trying to control the action but Rizzo is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Enrique Rizzo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rizzo 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enrique Rizzo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zedicus Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Philemon Christou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jones might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Heroes. Christou comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Slipknot - Disasterpiece kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Zedicus Jones has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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135 lbs
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24
144 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zedicus Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Philemon Christou!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Skip Squint and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christou looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Christou stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Christou stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Jones manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Jones has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Christou's face.
Christou wants to control but Jones is having none of it.
Jones pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Jones tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
A nice elbow there by Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones looking to secure an arm triangle but Christou defends it well.
Jones connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Jones has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Christou's face.
Christou prevents Jones from taking his back.
Jones looking to secure an arm triangle but Christou defends it well.
Jones lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Christou hang on?
A nice elbow there by Jones.
Jones lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Jones can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Christou is looking to escape.
Christou is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Jones has taken his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christou is trying to shake Jones off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Jones won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Jones pushes Christou up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones stalling the fight.
Christou tries to break free but Jones pushes him back against the cage.
Christou looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Christou gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jones throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Christou blocks it with crossed arms.
Jones using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Christou has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Christou wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Christou wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jones lands a nice uppercut.
Jones lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Christou.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Christou.
Christou blocks an elbow strike from Jones.
Christou is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jones creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Christou's defenses.
Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Christou looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jones stalling.
Jones lands a body shot.
Jones scores with a nice hook to the head.
Christou breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones drives through and clinches with Christou against the cage.
Jones gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Christou wants to get back to his feet.
Nice strikes from Jones there.
Jones uses his free foot to push down on Christou's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Christou.
Jones working for a submission but Christou is keeping him at bay.
Jones 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.
Christou in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones content just to control the position here.
Christou takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Christou can't escape the position.
Jones is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Jones!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Zedicus Jones!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zach Hardgrave (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Bombadil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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18
307 lbs
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296 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zach Hardgrave!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tom Bombadil!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Bruno Hogan and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Hardgrave.
Hardgrave drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bombadil looking for a guillotine here but Hardgrave defends easily.
Hardgrave thows a big elbow that misses.
Bombadil is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bombadil is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hardgrave tries to roll over but Bombadil keeps him under control.
Hardgrave is trying to control but can't.
Hardgrave is looking for a sweep. Bombadil is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hardgrave might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hardgrave regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hardgrave manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bombadil manages to get himself to full guard.
Hardgrave postures up in Bombadil's guard and throws a big left but Bombadil blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardgrave thows a big elbow that misses.
Bombadil is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hardgrave missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hardgrave wants to pass the guard but Bombadil is keeping the position.
Hardgrave is looking to work some ground and pound but Bombadil has wrist control.
Hardgrave stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bombadil swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hardgrave throws a big right hand that misses.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hardgrave closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bombadil wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hardgrave has him pressed against the cage.
Hardgrave works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Hardgrave throws a strike but Bombadil rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hardgrave tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bombadil passes Hardgrave's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hardgrave is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hardgrave tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Hardgrave has a hand on Bombadil's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Bombadil takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Hardgrave is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hardgrave blocking the ground and pound.
Hardgrave is trying desperately to improve position.
Bombadil tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardgrave tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bombadil can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hardgrave is looking to escape.
Hardgrave is trying to escape the mount.
Bombadil looking to control but Hardgrave is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bombadil tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardgrave is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hardgrave wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Hardgrave tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Hardgrave slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bombadil trying to control the action but Hardgrave is working from the bottom.
Hardgrave is pressing down on Bombadil's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hardgrave has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bombadil has passed into side control.
Hardgrave tries to improve position but can't.
Hardgrave is working hard here to advance position.
Bombadil blocks the strikes from Hardgrave.
Hardgrave tries to buck Bombadil off but Bombadil is having none of it.
Hardgrave is not content to let Bombadil control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zach Hardgrave dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hardgrave misses with a wild body shot.
Hardgrave fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bombadil sprawls well initially but Hardgrave persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hardgrave working the head and body with strikes.
Hardgrave looks to land a strike but Bombadil avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Bombadil is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hardgrave defends well.
Hardgrave forces his way into half guard.
Bombadil tries to roll over but Hardgrave keeps him under control.
Hardgrave thows a huge punch but Bombadil dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bombadil blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hardgrave.
Hardgrave thows a huge punch but Bombadil dodges it nicely.
Bombadil has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hardgrave is working away from the top position though.
Bombadil is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Hardgrave is staying active.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A bone on bone clash there as Hardgrave blocks the leg kick.
Hardgrave drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bombadil 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.
Bombadil preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hardgrave is working Bombadil over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hardgrave working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bombadil preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bombadil is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bombadil is breathing heavily.
Hardgrave pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bombadil is keeping the position for now.
Zach Hardgrave overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hardgrave missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bombadil working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hardgrave.
Bombadil working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hardgrave.
Hardgrave lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bombadil looking for a guillotine here but Hardgrave defends easily.
Hardgrave looking to sit in guard and control but Bombadil gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bombadil won't allow Hardgrave to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bombadil trying to control but Hardgrave is working from the bottom.
Bombadil won't allow Hardgrave to sweep him here.
Hardgrave striking off his back but it's not causing Bombadil any problems.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hardgrave rushes Bombadil and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hardgrave is trying to trip Bombadil. He has hold of a leg but Bombadil is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hardgrave persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Bombadil tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bombadil has his foot on Hardgrave's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hardgrave works his way back into a safe position though.
Bombadil is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hardgrave sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bombadil's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardgrave sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bombadil defending well though.
Hardgrave throwing shots but Bombadil is blocking nicely.
Bombadil has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hardgrave is working away from the top position though.
Hardgrave looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hardgrave thows a huge punch but Bombadil dodges it nicely.
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. Hardgrave connects with a nice short shot to Bombadil's temple.
Hardgrave lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bombadil is looking to improve his position.
Hardgrave not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bombadil looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hardgrave trying to control the action but Bombadil is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zach Hardgrave dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Hardgrave throws a hook to the side of Bombadil's head but Bombadil sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hardgrave moves into the clinch.
Hardgrave turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Hardgrave landing strikes.
Hardgrave looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bombadil is avoiding damage well.
Hardgrave wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bombadil keeps working.
Hardgrave in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hardgrave misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
An elbow from Hardgrave crashes against the mat.
Hardgrave moves into full mount!
Bombadil is bucking up trying to escape but Hardgrave cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bombadil in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bombadil tries to hold on but Hardgrave pushes him away.
Bombadil slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hardgrave missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hardgrave looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hardgrave trying to control the action but Bombadil is working from the bottom.
Bombadil keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bombadil has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hardgrave is working away from the top position though.
Bombadil is pressing down on Hardgrave's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hardgrave keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bombadil's head.
Bombadil throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hardgrave's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardgrave passes Bombadil's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hardgrave is looking to take a break and control but Bombadil is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bombadil trying to control here.
Hardgrave thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hardgrave is looking to stall here but Bombadil recovers full guard.
Bombadil manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hardgrave manages to get himself to full guard.
Hardgrave manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bombadil manages to get himself to full guard.
Hardgrave throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bombadil looking for a guillotine here but Hardgrave defends easily.
Hardgrave is pushing down on Bombadil's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bombadil is fighting to maintain full guard but Hardgrave has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hardgrave scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bombadil trying to control here.
Bombadil wants to improve his position but Hardgrave is controlling well.
Hardgrave working the head and body with strikes.
Bombadil is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hardgrave scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hardgrave slips a nice elbow through Bombadil's hands, connecting with Bombadil's forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardgrave looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bombadil with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bombadil looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bombadil is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hardgrave looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bombadil with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hardgrave takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tom Bombadil has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hardgrave passes to full mount!
Hardgrave landing shots from mount.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hardgrave scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bombadil?
Hardgrave with the ground and pound from mount.
Hardgrave pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Zach Hardgrave is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hardgrave landing shots from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zach Hardgrave showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hardgrave 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zach Hardgrave!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Svenson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Sepultura -- Arise. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Solid boxing
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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
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Svenson Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brandon Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, John Mangel and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson throws a series of punches but Silva avoids them all with ease.
Silva misses with a wild body shot.
Thompson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Thompson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Silva throws a body punch but Thompson moves out of range.
Silva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thompson.
Thompson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Svenson Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson blocks a head kick by Silva.
Thompson throws a right and a left that Silva avoids nicely.
A big left from Silva misses.
Thompson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Silva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thompson.
Some wild striking there from Silva.
Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thompson was well out of range. Poor timing from Silva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson moves away from the strike by Silva.
Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thompson was well out of range. Poor timing from Silva.
Silva throws a nice looking combination but Thompson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Silva ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thompson is looking to clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Silva darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Silva connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Thompson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Thompson throws a jab when Silva was well out of range.
Thompson misses with a two punch combination.
Thompson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Silva throws the left hand but Thompson avoids the punch easily.
Silva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a combination that misses
and Thompson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A decent looking cross lands there for Silva.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson misses with a double jab
and Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silva throws the left hand but Thompson avoids the punch easily.
Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice uppercut there from Silva.
Silva missing with a left hand there. Thompson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Silva lands with a shot to the body.
Silva shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Silva keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thompson pinned against the cage. Thompson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jab from Silva.
Silva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thompson throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Silva, as that shot connected.
Silva throws a leg kick but Thompson checks it.
Silva fails to land with a series of punches.
Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thompson ducks right into an uppercut from Silva.
Silva connects with a looping right hand.
Thompson takes a swing at Silva's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thompson.
Silva thuds his right hand into Thompson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Silva shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Thompson's guard.
Thompson can't keep his opponent in guard - Silva advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson looks gassed!
Thompson wants to get back to his feet.
Silva is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Thompson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
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!
Thompson is trying to stand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva trying to control the action but Thompson is working from the bottom.
Silva working over Thompson with some ground and pound. Thompson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Silva will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Silva wants to control but Thompson is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Svenson Silva 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.
Silva smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A combination from Silva does no damage.
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A shot to the body from Silva misses
and Thompson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Silva.
Thompson takes one to the side of the head.
Silva throws a shot from downtown. Thompson moves away and avoids it.
Svenson Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
Silva misses with a straight right.
Silva throws a predictable looking body shot
and Thompson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thompson.
Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thompson misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thompson.
Silva lands with a nice body punch.
Silva looks to land a right hand but Thompson moved out of range.
Thompson misses with a body shot.
Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Silva throws a leg kick but Thompson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Silva doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Thompson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thompson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Silva throws out the jab.
Silva throws a big shot that misses.
Brandon Thompson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Silva is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson takes one on the button.
Thompson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Silva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Silva's corner calls for a 1-2. Silva obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thompson.
Silva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thompson looks to land a combination but Silva avoids it well.
Silva throws a predictable looking body shot
and Thompson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Silva takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Thompson.
Silva swinging wilding here.
Thompson looks to land a left hand but Silva moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thompson moves away.
Silva misses with a hook. Thompson ducked under it nicely.
Silva is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thompson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Svenson Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silva.
A head kick misses from Thompson.
Silva misses with a hook to the body
and Thompson counters with an outside leg kick.
Thompson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Silva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Silva with a nice cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Silva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thompson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Silva somewhat.
Thompson defending well as Silva loads up on a big left hand.
Brandon Thompson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva dodges the punch combination from Thompson.
Thompson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Thompson is looking to land body kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Silva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A slow jab from Silva misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Thompson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Silva lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Thompson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Silva throws out a loose jab but Thompson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thompson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Donk. Silva catches Thompson right on the button with a cross.
Thompson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Silva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Silva lands a jab to Thompson's midsection.
Silva misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thompson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thompson.
Thompson misses with a straight left.
Thompson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Silva misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Thompson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Some bone on bone action there as Silva checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Silva waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Thompson.
Thompson drops his hands momentarily and Silva takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Thompson moves away from the strike by Silva.
Silva throws a shot from downtown. Thompson moves away and avoids it.
Thompson avoids a kick to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Silva as he connects with a hook.
Silva misses with an uppercut. Thompson saw that one coming.
Silva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thompson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silva.
Thompson moves out of range of the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thompson throws a series of punches but Silva moves out of range.
Silva uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Thompson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thompson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Silva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thompson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Silva throws a shot to the body.
Silva shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Thompson is trying to defend but Silva finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva wants to take a breather but Thompson is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silva looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Thompson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Thompson pushes Silva off looking to stand but Silva dives back in and keeps control.
Silva works his foot free and advances to mount.
Silva with shots to the head and body - Thompson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Silva putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Silva raining down shots from the mount!
A nice elbow there by Silva.
Silva with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Silva looking to secure an arm triangle but Thompson defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson tries to lock up and control but Silva gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Silva swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Thompson is now in Silva's guard. A big mistake from Silva there, giving up the dominant position!
Thompson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Silva tries to strike from the bottom.
Thompson is looking to stand up but Silva won't let him.
Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thompson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silva lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Thompson!
Silva postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Thompson looks a forlorn figure.
And that's the end of the fight!
Svenson Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Silva 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Svenson Silva!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daley Bornstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bradley Iverson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bornstein comes to the cage accompanied by Men at Work - Land Down Under. Daley Bornstein had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Daley Bornstein!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bradley Iverson!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Donatello Bradman and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iverson misses with a leg kick.
Iverson fails with a takedown attempt.
Iverson shoots in but no luck this time.
Bornstein swinging wilding here.
Bornstein scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Iverson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Daley Bornstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bradley Iverson.
Iverson shoots in but no luck this time.
Bornstein lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Bradley Iverson has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bornstein misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iverson shoots for a double leg takedown but Bornstein sprawls well. He's pushed Iverson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Daley Bornstein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Iverson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bornstein is fending him off so far but Iverson persists. Nope, Bornstein circles away and we're back to standing.
Bornstein loads up on a big right hand but Iverson slips the punch.
Iverson shoots in for a takedown but Bornstein shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bornstein throws a series of punches but Iverson avoids them all with ease.
Bornstein throws a shot to the body.
Iverson looks gassed!
Bornstein sends Iverson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Bornstein is motioning to the referee to let Iverson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bornstein drops Iverson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Iverson looks back up at him and smiles so Bornstein waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Bornstein misses with an uppercut. Iverson saw that one coming.
Bornstein misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iverson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bornstein.
Iverson looks for a takedown but Bornstein sprawls well.
Bornstein misses with a straight right.
Bornstein misses the shot to the body.
Bornstein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Iverson moves away.
Bornstein loads up on a big right hand but Iverson slips the punch.
Iverson thuds his right hand into Bornstein's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Iverson tries a head kick but it misses.
Bornstein sizes up Iverson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iverson dives in and grabs Bornstein's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bornstein pushes down on Iverson's head and hops out.
Iverson slips a straight right by Bornstein.
Iverson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bornstein fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Iverson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bornstein as he jumps to the side.
A punch combination from Bornstein misses.
Decent striking displayed by Bornstein there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bornstein misses with a double jab
so Iverson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iverson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bornstein avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Iverson won't allow Bornstein to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Iverson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bornstein is keeping the position for now.
Bornstein wants to get back to his feet but Iverson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Iverson trying to control but Bornstein is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daley Bornstein dominated that round.
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 tries for a takedown but Bornstein sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bornstein throws a combination that misses
and Iverson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bornstein won't be happy with that.
Iverson looking to control but instead Bornstein has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Bornstein has one foot on Iverson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Nice uppercut there from Bornstein.
Bornstein is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Iverson can do to turn this around?
Bornstein throws a body kick that misses.
Iverson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bornstein sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Iverson.
Daley Bornstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bradley Iverson.
Iverson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bornstein.
Iverson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bornstein scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bornstein swinging wilding here.
Iverson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Iverson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bornstein.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bornstein misses with a double jab
and Iverson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bornstein keeping moving, preventing Iverson from controlling successfully.
Iverson throws a big right hand that misses.
Iverson advances position into side control!
Bornstein dodges the ground and pound from Iverson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iverson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bornstein has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Iverson but great work by Bornstein.
Bornstein decides to stand back up.
Daley Bornstein is winning the standup battle so far.
Iverson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Iverson is breathing heavily.
Bornstein is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Iverson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Iverson trying to control the action but Bornstein is working from the bottom.
Bornstein tries to escape but Iverson is in control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iverson lands some shots froms side control.
Bornstein regains half guard, as Iverson was trying to land strikes.
Iverson misses with a head shot. Bornstein uses the momentum to regain guard.
Iverson with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Iverson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bradley Iverson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bradley Iverson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bornstein lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Iverson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Iverson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bradley Iverson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bornstein throws out a loose jab but Iverson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bornstein cracks Iverson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bornstein is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Iverson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bornstein moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Iverson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bornstein misses with a hook.
Iverson shoots in and drives through. Bornstein sprawls well.
Daley Bornstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bradley Iverson.
Iverson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bornstein's corner calls for a 1-2. Bornstein obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Iverson defending well as Bornstein loads up on a big left hand.
Bornstein misses with a combination
and Iverson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bornstein is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Iverson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bornstein works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Iverson wants to control from the top but Bornstein keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iverson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bornstein swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bornstein is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Iverson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bornstein's head.
Bornstein avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Iverson fails with a takedown attempt.
Iverson shoots in but Bornstein avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bornstein throws a right hand that Iverson ducks under and follows up with a left that Iverson also avoids with ease.
Bornstein scores with a shot to the body.
Daley Bornstein is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bornstein rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Iverson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bornstein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Iverson.
Iverson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bornstein makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bornstein misses with an uppercut.
A combination from Bornstein does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bornstein showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Iverson.
Iverson with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Bornstein to counter with a crisp jab.
Some wild striking there from Bornstein.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bornstein.
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!
Iverson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bornstein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bornstein fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bornstein throws a nice looking combination but Iverson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daley Bornstein clearly takes that round.
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 throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bornstein counters with a stiff right hand.
Bornstein throws a series of punches but Iverson avoids them all with ease.
Nice combo by Bornstein! Oh, that's hurt him - Iverson falls to the canvas and Bornstein follows him into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bornstein stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Bornstein throws a right hand that Iverson ducks under and follows up with a left that Iverson also avoids with ease.
Iverson lands a slapping body shot.
Iverson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Iverson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Iverson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bornstein counters with a nice uppercut.
Iverson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bornstein throws a right hand that Iverson ducks under and follows up with a left that Iverson also avoids with ease.
Bornstein misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Iverson, as that shot connected.
Iverson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bornstein cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Daley Bornstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bradley Iverson.
Iverson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bornstein was covering up waiting for the punch and Iverson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bornstein wriggles free and stands up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iverson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bornstein misses with a double jab
and Iverson counters with a single leg into guard. Bornstein didn't expect that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Iverson prevents Bornstein from getting back to his feet.
Iverson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Iverson throws a big right hand that misses.
Bornstein wants to stand up but Iverson is controlling him.
Iverson passes Bornstein's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iverson is trying to control. Bornstein wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Iverson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bornstein tries to kick Iverson off but Iverson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bradley Iverson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A shot to the body from Iverson misses
and Bornstein cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Iverson shoots and misses
and Bornstein counters with a two punch combo.
Iverson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nice body punch from Bornstein.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bornstein smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bornstein misses with a combination
and Iverson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Iverson stops Bornstein from getting back to his feet.
Iverson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bornstein avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Iverson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Iverson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bornstein is refusing to be controlled, as Iverson sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daley Bornstein had his way with Bradley Iverson in that round.
The cut man is working on Bradley Iverson'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!
Bornstein throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bornstein misses with a hook.
Bornstein's corner calls for a 1-2. Bornstein obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Iverson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bornstein gets caught flat footed, as Iverson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Iverson stops Bornstein from standing up.
Iverson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
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.
Iverson looking to sit in guard and control but Bornstein gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iverson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bornstein can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Iverson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bornstein is one step ahead there.
Bornstein is looking to stand up but Iverson won't let him.
Bornstein won't allow Iverson to sweep him here.
Bradley Iverson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Iverson takes one on the button.
Iverson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bornstein counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Iverson shoots and misses
and Bornstein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bornstein lands a lovely overhand right.
Bornstein scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Iverson misses with a body punch
and Bornstein counters with a series of strikes. Iverson will be more careful next time no doubt.
A head kick misses from Iverson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bornstein moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Iverson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bornstein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Iverson is rocked!
Bornstein throws a monster overhand right that drops Iverson! Bornstein follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daley Bornstein!
Daley Bornstein is the new super heavyweight champion!
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