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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Avon Barksdale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Salvador Machima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Salvador Machima struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 137.1lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
2 - 7 - 0 |
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145 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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
2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Avon Barksdale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Salvador Machima!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Damien Edna and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barksdale tries to bum rush Machima with a series of wild strikes but Machima uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barksdale swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Avon Barksdale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barksdale blocks a head kick by Machima.
Barksdale fails to land with a series of punches.
Machima tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barksdale swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jab by Barksdale.
Barksdale will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Machima has eaten all the pies!
A nice combination there by Barksdale.
Machima with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Machima doesn't manage to clinch there - Barksdale circles away.
Machima moves in looking to clinch but Barksdale pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Machima looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barksdale throws a head kick that misses
and Machima counters with a solid body kick.
Some wild striking there from Barksdale.
Machima tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barksdale swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barksdale jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machima tries to clinch up.
Machima tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barksdale swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barksdale throws a one two combo.
Barksdale misses with a combination
and Machima counters with a head kick.
Barksdale is breathing heavily.
Barksdale takes the fight into the clinch.
Barksdale misses with the head strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Machima.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barksdale.
Barksdale wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Barksdale breaks the clinch.
Barksdale gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Barksdale managing to block the knees to the body from Machima.
Barksdale is trying to break the clinch but Machima is controlling him.
Barksdale breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barksdale misses with a combination
and Machima counters with a solid body kick.
Machima fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale misses with a double jab
and Machima moves into the clinch.
A knee to the head by Machima.
Machima with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Machima comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Avon Barksdale has been cut.
Machima using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Barksdale has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short left from Machima.
Machima tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Machima lands a shoulder strike.
Barksdale is trying to break the clinch but Machima is controlling him.
Machima lands a damaging elbow.
Barksdale breaks from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barksdale throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Machima throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Machima lands a head kick!
Machima gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Machima creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Barksdale's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Machima throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Machima.
Machima throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Barksdale blocks it with crossed arms.
Barksdale dodges an elbow strike from Machima.
Machima tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Machima just misses with a elbow thrown towards Barksdale's brow.
Barksdale is trying to break free.
Machima tries to land a knee to the head but Barksdale blocks with his arms.
Barksdale breaks the clinch.
Machima showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barksdale.
Barksdale throws a combination that misses
and Machima counters with a leg kick.
Machima tries to clinch
and Barksdale counters with a one-two to the body.
Barksdale scores with a body shot.
Machima avoids the head kick by Barksdale.
Barksdale looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Machima throws a head kick that misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Barksdale.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Barksdale throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Machima counters with a head kick.
A right-left combo lands from Barksdale.
Barksdale throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Machima.
Machima tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Barksdale counters with a two punch combo.
Machima with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Barksdale to score with a decent uppercut.
Machima doesn't manage to clinch there - Barksdale circles away.
Barksdale throws a leg kick
and Machima counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barksdale lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Machima circles away quickly and effectively.
Machima tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barksdale throws a right hand that Machima ducks under and follows up with a left that Machima also avoids with ease.
Barksdale throws a looping overhand right but Machima ducks down to avoid it.
A combination from Barksdale does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Salvador Machima dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Avon Barksdale's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Barksdale throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Machima counters by clinching up.
Barksdale wants to break the clinch but can't.
Barksdale blocks an elbow strike from Machima.
Barksdale breaks the clinch.
Machima tries to clinch there but Barksdale circles away.
Barksdale misses with a double jab
and Machima counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A knee to the head by Machima.
Barksdale pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barksdale throws a right hand that Machima ducks under and follows up with a left that Machima also avoids with ease.
Barksdale falls off balance throwing a combination
and Machima counters with a nice kick to the body.
Machima wants to clinch up but Barksdale keeps it at a distance.
Avon Barksdale is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barksdale just misses with a punch to the body.
Barksdale closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barksdale misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barksdale throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Machima makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Barksdale really felt that one!
Machima is looking to clinch.
Barksdale falls off balance throwing a combination
and Machima counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Machima.
Machima creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Barksdale breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barksdale misses with the combination.
Machima clinches but Barksdale breaks the clinch
and Barksdale counters with a straight right hand.
Machima misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barksdale.
Machima tries to clinch but Barksdale is having none of it.
Barksdale swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Machima counters with a big head kick but Barksdale shrugs it off.
Barksdale swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barksdale misses with a double jab
and Machima counters with a nice body kick.
Barksdale will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machima dodges the punch combination from Barksdale.
Barksdale throws a right and a left that Machima avoids nicely.
Machima is looking to clinch but Barksdale is avoiding it.
Barksdale throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Machima.
Barksdale throws a nice looking combination but Machima bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Machima plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Barksdale lands a really nice looking cross but Machima seems unphased.
Machima rushes Barksdale and presses him up against the cage.
Machima pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Barksdale's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barksdale fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale misses with a double jab
and Machima counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Barksdale breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barksdale tries to bum rush Machima with a series of wild strikes but Machima uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barksdale is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Machima tries to clinch up but Barksdale circles away and keeps his distance.
Barksdale misses with a wild combination.
Machima showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barksdale.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Machima throws a head kick that misses.
Barksdale throws a leg kick
and Machima counters with a big head kick but Barksdale shrugs it off.
Barksdale connects with the punch.
Barksdale has Machima up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barksdale throws a right hand that Machima ducks under and follows up with a left that Machima also avoids with ease.
Barksdale swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Machima looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Salvador Machima seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Machima tries to clinch
and Barksdale counters by clinching up.
Machima with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Barksdale dodges an elbow strike from Machima.
Barksdale has had enough of the clinch but Machima keeps him there for the moment.
Barksdale's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Left hook, right uppercut from Barksdale.
Barksdale jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barksdale tries a head kick but it misses.
Barksdale closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Machima misses the body punch
and Barksdale counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barksdale smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Salvador Machima showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Avon Barksdale's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Barksdale misses with a few strikes there.
Barksdale throws a combination that misses
and Machima counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barksdale goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Barksdale is looking to clinch but Machima is avoiding it.
Barksdale scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Barksdale misses with an uppercut. Machima saw that one coming.
Machima tries to clinch up.
Barksdale misses with a double jab
and Machima counters by moving into the clinch.
Machima tries a knee to the head but Barksdale blocks it.
Machima prevents Barksdale from breaking the clinch.
Machima looking to throw knees to the head but Barksdale is blocking nicely.
Machima misses with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barksdale wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Machima has him pressed against the cage.
Machima tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Barksdale's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barksdale misses with a double jab
and Machima counters with a head kick. That will keep Barksdale thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Barksdale is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barksdale clinches.
Barksdale is trying to break free.
Machima looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Barksdale manages to break the clinch.
Barksdale has Machima up against the cage in a clinch.
Barksdale breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Machima showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barksdale.
Barksdale throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Machima counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Barksdale throws a right and a left that both miss.
Machima wants to clinch
and Barksdale counters with a left and a right that stings Machima.
Barksdale swinging wilding here.
Machima clinches but Barksdale breaks the clinch
and Barksdale counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale tries to bum rush Machima with a series of wild strikes but Machima uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Machima closes the distance but Barksdale moves to the side
and Barksdale counters with a series of strikes. Machima will be more careful next time no doubt.
Barksdale clinches.
Machima misses with an elbow strike.
Machima tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Machima with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Barksdale breaks from the clinch.
Barksdale lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Barksdale tries to bum rush Machima with a series of wild strikes but Machima uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch combination from Barksdale misses.
Barksdale misses with a double jab
and Machima counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Machima.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barksdale closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Barksdale is working the combinations to good effect here.
Machima throws a head kick but Barksdale moves out of range.
Machima tries to clinch but Barksdale moves out of range.
Machima has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Machima showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barksdale.
A head kick from Machima lands but Barksdale takes it in his stride.
Barksdale instigates a clinch.
Barksdale escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barksdale throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Machima doesn't manage to clinch there - Barksdale circles away.
Barksdale darts in and clinches Machima up against the cage.
Machima tries a knee to the head but Barksdale blocks it.
Machima looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale manages to break the clinch.
Machima wants to clinch but Barksdale slips to the side
and Barksdale counters with a nice body shot.
Barksdale rushes Machima and presses him up against the cage.
Machima using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Barksdale has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Barksdale looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Barksdale has had enough of the clinch but Machima keeps him there for the moment.
Barksdale escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barksdale fails to land with a series of punches.
Machima slips a jab and a cross from Barksdale.
Avon Barksdale has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barksdale misses with a double jab.
Machima gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Barksdale throws a series of punches but Machima avoids them all with ease.
Barksdale misses with a combination
and Machima counters by moving into the clinch.
Salvador Machima is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Machima tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barksdale avoids it.
Machima missing with knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Avon Barksdale showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Machima has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Salvador Machima!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Goss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Goss might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Absolute Zero: Define Neutral. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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180 lbs
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168 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joseph Goss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bobby Brown!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Hugh Johnson and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goss fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brown swats away the attempt to clinch by Goss.
Brown gets a clinch.
Goss with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Brown has Goss pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Goss manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Goss tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Brown prevents the takedown attempt.
Goss fails to pull guard.
Goss manages to break the clinch.
Goss looks to clinch
enabling Brown to counter with a crisp jab.
Brown has a takedown stuffed.
Goss has his takedown stuffed
and Brown counters with a head kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joseph Goss. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goss darts in trying to clinch
and Brown counters with a head kick that drops Goss to the mat! Goss scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
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!
Goss clinches but Brown breaks the clinch
and Brown counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Goss misses with a takedown attempt
and Brown counters with a nice low kick that buckles Goss's knee momentarily.
Nice sprawl there from Goss as Brown shoots in.
Brown shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Goss napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Goss manages to work his way to half guard, despite Brown's best efforts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goss flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Goss wants to control but Brown is keeping busy.
Goss is trying to stand back up but Brown is controlling him
Goss is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Goss tries to hold on but Brown pushes him away.
Goss is trying to escape the mount.
Brown won't let Goss get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Goss keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Goss is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Brown trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Goss is desperately trying to improve his position but Brown has a good base and remains in mount.
Brown controlling the pace for now.
Goss tries to hold on but Brown pushes him away.
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.
Goss slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Goss is trying to get back to full guard.
Goss missing with punches from the bottom.
Goss is looking to improve his position.
Goss is trying to control but can't.
Goss tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Brown perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Goss missing with punches from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Brown shoots in and drives through. Goss sprawls well.
Brown looks gassed!
Brown looks for a takedown but Goss sprawls well.
Goss moves into the clinch successfully.
Goss tries for a takedown. No joy.
Goss tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Brown just stands there and leans against the cage.
Goss lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Brown makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Goss lands a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown is trying to maintain a safe position but Goss gets an underhook and turns Brown into the cage.
Brown wants a takedown.
Goss escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Goss darts in trying to clinch
and Brown counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Brown dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Goss moves into the clinch successfully.
Goss with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A knee to the head by Goss.
Goss gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Brown.
Brown takes an elbow to the forehead.
Goss looking to throw knees to the head but Brown is blocking nicely.
A left hand lands to the body for Brown.
Goss crunches a lovely knee into Brown's ribcage.
Brown is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Goss is defending well for now.
Goss misses with an elbow strike.
Goss with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Goss drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Brown gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Goss utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Goss throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brown blocks it with crossed arms.
Goss with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Goss misses with a knee to the head.
Goss has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Brown avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Brown gets control of Goss's arms and successfully pulls guard. Brown will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Goss from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Goss.
Brown avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Goss gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Goss throws a head kick but Brown moves out of range.
Goss uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brown.
Goss pivots, looking for a leg kick but Brown is out of range and Goss settles back down.
Goss throws a sloppy head kick
and Brown counters with a head kick.
Brown moves into the clinch.
Brown manages to break the clinch.
Brown tries to score a power double leg takedown but Goss sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brown somewhat.
Horrible takedown by Goss or perhaps it was just good defense by Brown which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joseph Goss. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown lands with an uppercut that bounces Goss off the cage and back into rage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goss tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Brown counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Goss has his feet on Brown's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goss wants to clinch up but Brown keeps it at a distance.
Brown fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Goss checks it well.
Brown displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Goss.
Brown swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Goss.
Brown connects with a jab.
Goss fails with an attempt to clinch.
Goss tries to clinch but Brown moves away
and Brown moves into the clinch.
Goss using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Brown has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Brown misses with a knee strike.
Goss landing knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goss's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Goss has Brown up against the cage in a clinch.
Goss landing knees to the head.
Goss scores with a knee to the head.
Goss drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Brown gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Brown fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Goss misses with a knee strike.
Brown pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Goss is looking to clinch but Brown is avoiding it.
Brown is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Goss's half guard.
Goss wants to improve his position but Brown is controlling well.
Brown stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Goss does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Goss slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Goss 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.
Goss manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brown manages to get himself to full guard.
Goss scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Goss accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Goss gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Goss rushes Brown and presses him up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bobby Brown will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Goss throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brown looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Goss wants to clinch but Brown slips to the side
and Brown counters with a nice double leg into side control. Goss won't be happy with that.
Brown decides to stand back up.
Goss closes the distance but Brown moves to the side
and Brown counters with a single leg into guard. Goss didn't expect that.
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!
Goss throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Goss manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The referee warns Brown that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Goss lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Goss lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Brown hang on?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goss with the ground and pound from mount.
Goss lands a big elbow.
Goss looking to finish Brown with some ground and pound. This is bad for Brown!
Goss landing punches.
Goss landing strikes, looking to finish!
Goss with good strikes from the mount here!
Goss landing shots from mount.
Goss landing strikes, looking to finish!
Goss lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Goss lands a big shot there that rocks Brown but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Goss in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Goss raining down shots from the mount!
Goss punishing his opponent with strikes.
Goss sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Goss is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Brown can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Brown tries to hold on but Goss pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by Goss.
Goss working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Joseph Goss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goss breaks from Brown's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Goss working the ground and pound effectively.
Brown really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Brown is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Goss lands a big shot there that rocks Brown but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Goss tries to control but Brown wriggling away.
The referee warns Brown that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goss looking to control but Brown is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Goss lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Goss unloading with bombs!
Goss putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Brown is in a horrible position here. Goss smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Goss is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Brown can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice elbow there by Goss.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph Goss showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Brown 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Brown!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lewis Razor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksandar Kajmakoski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Lewis Razor has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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134 lbs
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141 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lewis Razor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Aleksandar Kajmakoski!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Skip Squint and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Razor shoots in but no luck this time.
Kajmakoski stuffs the takedown.
Aleksandar Kajmakoski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kajmakoski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Razor.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lewis Razor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Razor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kajmakoski shoots in and bounces Razor off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kajmakoski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Razor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Razor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kajmakoski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Razor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kajmakoski tries to free his leg and advance position but Razor is retaining full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Razor wants to stand but Kajmakoski is controlling the position.
Kajmakoski is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kajmakoski looking to sit in guard and control but Razor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kajmakoski keeping moving, preventing Razor from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck for Kajmakoski with that takedown attempt.
Kajmakoski jabs at Razor's body.
Kajmakoski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Razor as he jumps to the side.
Kajmakoski looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kajmakoski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kajmakoski is keen to just control but Razor is a slippery customer.
Razor is trying to stand up here but Kajmakoski is controlling him well.
Razor is breathing heavily.
Kajmakoski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kajmakoski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Razor regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kajmakoski.
Razor uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Kajmakoski shoots in for a takedown but Razor shows good takedown defense.
Kajmakoski throws a series of punches but Razor avoids them all with ease.
Kajmakoski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Razor displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Razor tries to bum rush Kajmakoski with a series of wild strikes but Kajmakoski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Razor throws a series of punches but Kajmakoski avoids them all with ease.
Razor misses with the combination.
Kajmakoski stuffs the takedown attempt from Razor. Razor gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kajmakoski misses with a few strikes there.
Razor shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kajmakoski defends it nicely.
Kajmakoski looks to land a combination but Razor avoids it well.
Kajmakoski shoots in but Razor avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Razor displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kajmakoski.
Razor connects with a right hand. Kajmakoski shakes it off.
Razor is looking to land body kicks.
Kajmakoski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kajmakoski drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kajmakoski wants to control from the top but Razor keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Razor wants to stand but Kajmakoski is controlling the position.
Kajmakoski landing some decent shots from guard.
Kajmakoski scoring with some ground and pound.
Kajmakoski wants to pass the guard but Razor is keeping the position.
Kajmakoski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kajmakoski passes into half guard.
Kajmakoski wants to control but Razor is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandar Kajmakoski 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.
Razor lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Razor.
Razor chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kajmakoski can pounce on him.
Razor closes the distance and clinches up with Kajmakoski, looking for a takedown. Razor pushes Kajmakoski against the cage but Kajmakoski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kajmakoski throws a combination that misses
and Kajmakoski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kajmakoski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kajmakoski shoots in looking for a takedown. Razor tries to sprawl out of it but Kajmakoski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Razor manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Razor's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Razor duly obliges.
No joy there for Razor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kajmakoski's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Kajmakoski duly obliges.
Kajmakoski looks to land a combination but Razor avoids it well.
Kajmakoski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Razor counters with a left and a right that stings Kajmakoski.
Kajmakoski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Razor sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lewis Razor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksandar Kajmakoski.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Razor.
Kajmakoski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Razor sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kajmakoski shoots in for a takedown but Razor shows good takedown defense.
Razor misses with a double jab.
Razor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kajmakoski misses with a takedown attempt
and Razor counters with a three punch combo that has Kajmakoski backing up. Kajmakoski nods at Razor to acknowledge the strikes.
Kajmakoski fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Razor drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Razor wants to stand but Kajmakoski is controlling his posture from full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kajmakoski is on top in guard.
Razor striking off his back but it's not causing Kajmakoski any problems.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Razor wants to stand up but Kajmakoski is controlling him.
Razor throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Razor doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Kajmakoski forces his way into half guard.
Kajmakoski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Razor pushes Kajmakoski off looking to stand but Kajmakoski dives back in and keeps control.
Kajmakoski is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Razor keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Razor keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kajmakoski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Razor as he avoids it easily.
Kajmakoski has his takedown stuffed
and Razor counters with a three punch combo that has Kajmakoski backing up. Kajmakoski nods at Razor to acknowledge the strikes.
Razor shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kajmakoski as he avoids it easily.
Kajmakoski displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kajmakoski shoots in for a double leg but Razor sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kajmakoski lands a head kick. Razor smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kajmakoski shoots in looking for a takedown. Razor tries to sprawl out of it but Kajmakoski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Razor manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice takedown defense from Razor. No joy for Kajmakoski on that attempt.
Kajmakoski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kajmakoski throws a sloppy head kick and Razor moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kajmakoski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Razor makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kajmakoski misses with a takedown
and Razor counters with a stiff right hand.
Razor looks to land a combination. Kajmakoski sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kajmakoski throws a one two combo.
Kajmakoski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Razor is fending him off so far but Kajmakoski persists. Nope, Razor circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice sprawl there from Razor as Kajmakoski shoots in.
Horrible takedown by Kajmakoski or perhaps it was just good defense by Razor which made him look bad.
Kajmakoski keeps the fight on the outside.
Kajmakoski closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Razor throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Razor doesn't manage to clinch there - Kajmakoski circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lewis Razor dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kajmakoski fails with a takedown attempt.
Razor pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kajmakoski is out of range and Razor settles back down.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kajmakoski.
Razor keeps the fight on the outside.
Razor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Razor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kajmakoski circles away quickly and effectively.
Razor is looking to clinch.
Razor lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kajmakoski backs up against the cage.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kajmakoski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Razor as he checks the leg kick.
Kajmakoski tries for a takedown but Razor circles away easily
and Razor counters with a three punch combo that has Kajmakoski backing up. Kajmakoski nods at Razor to acknowledge the strikes.
Lewis Razor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksandar Kajmakoski.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Razor throws a right and a left that Kajmakoski avoids nicely.
Kajmakoski scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kajmakoski misses with the ground and pound.
Kajmakoski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Razor keeps working.
Kajmakoski misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Razor is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kajmakoski is controlling him well.
Razor is not content to let Kajmakoski control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Horrible takedown by Kajmakoski or perhaps it was just good defense by Razor which made him look bad.
No luck for Kajmakoski with that takedown attempt.
Razor lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nice takedown defense from Razor. No joy for Kajmakoski on that attempt.
Kajmakoski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Razor wants to clinch.
Razor scores with a nice head shot.
Kajmakoski tries for a takedown but Razor sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Razor punishes Kajmakoski's body with a nice straight punch.
Kajmakoski throws a push kick but Razor slaps the foot to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Razor throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lewis Razor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kajmakoski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Razor defends it nicely.
Razor throws a one two combo.
Razor drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kajmakoski shoots in looking for a takedown. Razor tries to sprawl out of it but Kajmakoski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Razor manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Horrible takedown by Kajmakoski or perhaps it was just good defense by Razor which made him look bad.
Razor lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kajmakoski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kajmakoski with a poor takedown
enabling Razor to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kajmakoski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Razor is fending him off so far but Kajmakoski persists. Nope, Razor circles away and we're back to standing.
A left and a right from Razor both land. Nice combination.
Kajmakoski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kajmakoski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kajmakoski fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kajmakoski is defended easily by Razor.
Razor stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Razor wants it to stay on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Razor scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kajmakoski shoots in for a double leg but Razor sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kajmakoski walks into a left hand.
Kajmakoski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Razor pinned against the cage. Razor gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lewis Razor showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Razor 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lewis Razor!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tuski Fema (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stewie Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fema comes into the arena with Kanye West - Amazing blaring out of the sound system. Griffin is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Ride. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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184 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tuski Fema!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stewie Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Steve Erwin and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fema shoots in for a double leg but Griffin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fema shoots in but Griffin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Griffin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fema.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tuski Fema. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Griffin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Griffin showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Griffin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fema's head.
Fema avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Griffin.
Griffin is pressing down on Fema's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fema is holding on for now.
Fema avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Griffin.
Griffin is working for a submission of some sort.
Fema is looking for a sweep. Griffin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Griffin drops an elbow to the side of Fema's head.
Griffin working over Fema with some ground and pound. Fema looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Griffin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fema sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fema wants to control but Griffin is keeping busy.
Fema missing with punches from the bottom.
Fema manages to get to full guard.
Fema looking to hit a scissor sweep but Griffin is one step ahead there.
Griffin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fema is on top in guard.
Griffin trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Griffin keeping moving, preventing Fema from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fema is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fema pushing down on Griffin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Griffin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fema pulls his head out easily.
Griffin looks gassed!
Fema is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Griffin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Griffin actively working from the bottom here.
Griffin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fema pulls his head out easily.
Griffin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fema lands a nice short elbow.
Fema trying to control the pace.
Griffin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fema working over Griffin with some ground and pound. Griffin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fema trying to control the action but Griffin is working from the bottom.
Fema lands with a punch from half guard.
Ground and pound from Fema.
Fema working Griffin over with strikes.
Griffin looking for submissions off his back.
Fema scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fema is keen to just control but Griffin is a slippery customer.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fema lands a nice short elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fema lands a nice short elbow.
Fema content to control rather than advance.
Griffin lands with a few short shots to the body.
Fema content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Griffin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fema scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fema working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Griffin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fema pulls his head out easily.
Griffin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fema winds up and cracks Griffin with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fema working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tuski Fema dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fema doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Griffin counters with a shoot takedown. Fema fights it but they end up in guard.
Griffin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fema is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Griffin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fema scores with a nice shot.
Fema keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Griffin landing some decent shots from guard.
Griffin postures up.
Fema throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fema working a defensive guard here.
Fema keeping full guard, as Griffin tries to pass.
Fema striking off his back but it's not causing Griffin any problems.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Fema doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Griffin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fema won't be happy with that.
Fema tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Griffin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Griffin tries for a kimura but Fema is defending well.
Fema is looking for a sweep.
Stewie Griffin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fema taking punishment in the form of punches.
Griffin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Griffin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Griffin 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.
Griffin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fema, who protects the arm well.
Griffin wants to stand but Fema has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fema wants to sweep here but Griffin controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fema striking off his back but it's not causing Griffin any problems.
Griffin throwing strikes but missing.
Griffin connects with a couple of short punches.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Fema with a poor takedown
and Griffin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tuski Fema. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fema is trying to get back to full guard.
Griffin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fema manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fema trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Fema looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Griffin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fema is keeping the position for now.
Griffin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fema pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fema shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Griffin takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Fema scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Griffin?
Griffin chipping away with body shots but they're not going to hurt Fema.
Griffin can't escape the position.
Fema dominating with strikes here.
Fema landing strikes from the mount.
Fema prevents Griffin from getting the reversal.
Fema lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Griffin hang on?
Fema working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Griffin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fema is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Fema scoring with strikes but Griffin is staying in there.
Fema with the ground and pound from mount.
Griffin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fema in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Fema working the ground and pound effectively.
Griffin takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fema lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Griffin throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Griffin flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stewie Griffin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Fema with a lazy takedown attempt
and Griffin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Griffin lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fema is looking to control Griffin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fema avoid being mounted?
Fema is looking for a sweep. Griffin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Griffin thows a huge punch but Fema dodges it nicely.
Griffin throwing shots but Fema is blocking nicely.
Griffin seems to be working for a kimura but Fema defends the submission attempt.
Fema manages to get to full guard.
Griffin has gone for a leg lock! Fema slips out almost immediately though and dives into Griffin's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fema is working Griffin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fema can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fema trying to control the position from guard on top but Griffin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fema with a nice head shot there.
Fema scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Griffin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fema postures up and lands a big shot to Griffin's brow.
Griffin looking for a guillotine here but Fema defends easily.
Griffin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fema keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Griffin's head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Griffin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Griffin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fema pushing down on Griffin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fema scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fema is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Griffin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Griffin wants to get back to full guard.
Griffin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fema lands strikes from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin has hold of Fema's hands but Fema slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fema lands a nice short elbow.
Griffin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Griffin is looking to improve his position.
Fema is nestled in close to Griffin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Griffin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fema scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Griffin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fema lands a nice short elbow.
Fema drops an elbow to the side of Griffin's head.
Griffin flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fema controlling the pace.
Griffin punching from the bottom.
Fema blocks the strikes from Griffin.
Fema looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Griffin is trying to get back to full guard.
Griffin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fema scores with a couple of nice shots.
Griffin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fema pulls his head out easily.
Fema seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Griffin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fema lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fema is taking a breather. Griffin says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tuski Fema showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fema 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tuski Fema!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tano Gianacopulos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Rain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tano Gianacopulos could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Aaron Rain's chin.
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210 lbs
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tano Gianacopulos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aaron Rain!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Eliza Hachem and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for Rain.
Rain misses with a wild combination.
A solid body kick from Gianacopulos.
Rain misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rain tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gianacopulos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
An inside leg kick lands from Gianacopulos.
Gianacopulos lands a big head kick that sends Rain tumbling to the mat! Gianacopulos takes a step backwards and waves Rain back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Rain is rocked!
It looks like Aaron Rain has been cut.
Rain looks gassed!
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!
Gianacopulos is looking to clinch.
Rain is still on wobbly legs! Can Gianacopulos finish him?
Rain tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gianacopulos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rain seems to have recovered his senses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gianacopulos's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Gianacopulos connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rain's face.
Gianacopulos connects with a knee to the head.
Rain throws a punch but it's blocked by Gianacopulos.
Gianacopulos has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Rain - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Gianacopulos, and another! Rain is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Tano Gianacopulos!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Rhodes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Rudd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rudd has chosen Bob Marley - Get Up Stand Up as his entrance music. Chris Rudd has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Rhodes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chris Rudd!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Donatello Bradman and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rhodes throws a series of punches but Rudd moves out of range.
Rhodes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rudd.
Rhodes misses with a series of wild punches.
Rhodes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rudd at a distance.
Rhodes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rudd avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rhodes misses with a wild combination.
Rudd misses with a takedown attempt - Rhodes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rhodes scores with a one two! Rudd had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rhodes slaps away a takedown attempt from Rudd, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rudd shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
James Rhodes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Rudd.
Rhodes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rudd shoots in and drives through. Rhodes sprawls well.
Rhodes slaps away a takedown attempt from Rudd, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rudd shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rhodes as he jumps to the side.
Rhodes digs a good body shot into Rudd's ribs.
Rudd slips a jab and a cross from Rhodes.
A nice combination there by Rhodes.
Rhodes scores with a one two! Rudd had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rudd looks gassed!
Rhodes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rhodes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rhodes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
No joy there for Rhodes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rudd fails with a takedown attempt.
Rhodes throws a right and a left that Rudd avoids nicely.
Rhodes cracks Rudd with an open hand slap.
Rudd avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rhodes connects with a body shot.
Rhodes misses with a wild combination.
Rudd showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rhodes.
James Rhodes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rhodes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rudd shoots in for a takedown but Rhodes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rhodes tries to bum rush Rudd with a series of wild strikes but Rudd uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rhodes is looking to wear down Rudd with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rhodes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rudd circles away quickly and effectively.
A right-left combo lands from Rhodes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rhodes lands a two punch combo.
Rudd is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rhodes.
Rhodes goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes lands a two punch combo.
Rudd is rocked!
Rhodes looks to land a combination but Rudd avoids it well.
Rudd is still on wobbly legs! Can Rhodes finish him?
Rhodes fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rhodes connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Rudd tumbling to the canvas! Rhodes pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Rudd was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). James Rhodes!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ralph Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olivier Bouleau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
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157 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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ralph Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Olivier Bouleau!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bouleau moves in looking to clinch but Gracie pushes him off.
Bouleau looks for a takedown but Gracie sprawls well.
Gracie misses with the combination.
Bouleau throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gracie holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gracie drags the fight down to the ground.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracie is trying to hold Bouleau in close to prevent damage but Bouleau has managed to pass into half guard.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bouleau wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Bouleau really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gracie trying to control here.
Gracie is pressing down on Bouleau's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gracie is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gracie looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bouleau puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Bouleau has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Gracie wants to control but Bouleau is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bouleau prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Gracie trying to hold on to Bouleau's head to control him but Bouleau postures up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gracie fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bouleau sprawls well initially but Gracie persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gracie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bouleau defending well though.
Gracie seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Bouleau has recovered full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bouleau working a defensive guard here.
Gracie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Bouleau is keeping the position.
Gracie postures up in Bouleau's guard and throws a big left but Bouleau blocks it.
Gracie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gracie throwing strikes but Bouleau manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bouleau wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bouleau trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bouleau wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie sneaks back into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ralph Gracie dominated that round.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bouleau has his takedown stuffed
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bouleau won't be happy with that.
Bouleau tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Bouleau rolls, trying to escape but Gracie keeps control of the position.
Gracie has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Bouleau! Can he survive? No! He's out! Gracie gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ralph Gracie!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cleveland Crosby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rufus Dreyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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184 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cleveland Crosby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rufus Dreyer!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Hugh Johnson and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crosby wants to slow Dreyer down by chopping away at his legs.
Dreyer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Crosby connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dreyer. Dreyer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
It looks like Rufus Dreyer has been cut.
Crosby walks into a jab.
Crosby drops Dreyer with a beautiful combination! Dreyer stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Crosby is looking for the KO!
Dreyer is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crosby throws a looping overhand right but Dreyer ducks down to avoid it.
Dreyer is still on wobbly legs! Can Crosby finish him?
Rufus Dreyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dreyer misses with a double jab.
Dreyer waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Crosby.
Dreyer throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dreyer seems to have recovered his senses.
Dreyer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Crosby counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Dreyer off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Crosby follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Dreyer was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Cleveland Crosby!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Leigh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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162 lbs
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178 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Mitchell!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bryan Leigh!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Donatello Bradman and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leigh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Leigh looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Leigh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Leigh wants to clinch.
Leigh moves in looking to clinch but Mitchell pushes him off.
Mitchell scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mitchell seems to be looking for submissions.
Leigh trying to control from the bottom.
Mitchell wants to pass to mount but Leigh is defending the position.
Leigh wants to improve his position but Mitchell is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mitchell is looking for a kimura here.
Leigh is looking to escape.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Leigh lands a head kick!
It looks like James Mitchell has been cut.
Leigh lands a head kick. Mitchell smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Mitchell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Leigh circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Leigh looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mitchell scores with a body shot.
Leigh lands a head kick. Mitchell smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Leigh goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Mitchell is rocked!
Mitchell blocks a head kick by Leigh.
Oh Mitchell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Leigh throws a head kick but Mitchell moves out of range.
Mitchell seems to have got his legs back now.
Leigh tries to close the distance and clinch but Mitchell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Leigh lands with a kick to the temple. Mitchell shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leigh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mitchell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mitchell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mitchell keeps the fight on the outside.
Whack! Leigh lands a heavy head kick that drops Mitchell. The ref tackles Leigh to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Mitchell was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Bryan Leigh!
Bryan Leigh is the new welterweight champion!
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
57% |
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