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KDU 29 - BEEFY PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ray Wickleby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Rush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Max Rush has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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196 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ray Wickleby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Max Rush!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Skip Squint and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wickleby scores with a jab.
A big right from Wickleby misses.
Wickleby misses with a wild combination.
Wickleby looks to score with a jab to the body but Rush is just out of range.
Rush gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wickleby tightens his grip and picks Rush up, before dumping him to the ground. Rush manages to land in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Rush looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wickleby has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rush is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wickleby is aware though and is defending well.
Wickleby lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wickleby wants to control from the top but Rush keeps moving.
Wickleby cracks Rush with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wickleby is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wickleby thows a big elbow that misses.
Wickleby seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Wickleby trying to control the position from guard on top but Rush is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rush isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Wickleby stacks Rush on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Wickleby!
Wickleby lands an elbow.
Rush is not content to let Wickleby control the position.
Rush tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wickleby wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rush on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Wickleby is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rush has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wickleby lands some shots froms side control.
Rush is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rush can't do much from the bottom here.
Wickleby cracks Rush with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Wickleby cracks Rush with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Wickleby working the head and body with strikes.
Wickleby remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Wickleby working away.
Rush looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wickleby taking a breather here.
Rush tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wickleby wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wickleby trying to control the position but Rush is working away.
Wickleby content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Wickleby lands a few punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wickleby content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Wickleby landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Wickleby lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wickleby remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Wickleby is looking to take a break and control but Rush is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rush taking punishment in the form of punches.
Wickleby cracks Rush with a big right hand but Rush just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Rush taking a bit of punishment here - Wickleby scoring with strikes.
Wickleby lands a decent elbow from side control.
Wickleby is looking to take a break and control but Rush is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rush taking punishment in the form of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rush taking a bit of punishment here - Wickleby scoring with strikes.
Rush is working to avoid the ground and pound but Wickleby connects with a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Wickleby dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wickleby misses with an uppercut.
Rush showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wickleby.
Rush shoots in but no luck this time.
Wickleby throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wickleby displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rush.
Rush avoids the body shot from Wickleby.
A lazy left from Wickleby finds it's target.
Rush ducks under a wild hook from Wickleby.
Rush is breathing heavily.
Wickleby scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rush walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
It looks like Max Rush has been cut.
Wickleby thows a body shot but no joy.
Wickleby throws a body punch but Rush moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wickleby throws a jab but it's blocked by Rush.
Rush bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rush slips under a jab.
Rush moves away from the strike by Wickleby.
Wickleby scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
You can see the frustration on Rush's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wickleby tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wickleby has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wickleby decides to stand back up. Wickleby steps back and let's Rush get back to his feet.
Wickleby looks to land a right hand but Rush moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Wickleby misses.
Wickleby throws a jab but it's blocked by Rush.
Wickleby thows a body shot but no joy.
Wickleby shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rush's guard.
Wickleby's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rush looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wickleby controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wickleby distracts Rush with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wickleby connects with a couple of short punches.
Wickleby postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wickleby lands a couple of elbows.
Wickleby slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wickleby might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wickleby chips away with some ground and pound.
Rush can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wickleby controls the pace.
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.
Wickleby drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wickleby jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wickleby controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ray Wickleby overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Ray Wickleby just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Rush fails with the takedown
and Wickleby counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ray Wickleby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Rush.
Wickleby misses with an uppercut. Rush saw that one coming.
Wickleby looks to score with a jab to the body but Rush is just out of range.
Wickleby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rush blocks a jab.
Rush keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ray Wickleby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rush moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Wickleby dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Max Rush's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Wickleby looks to throw the jab but Rush is out of range.
Wickleby jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rush with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rush takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wickleby just misses with a punch to the body.
Wickleby is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rush can do to turn this around?
Wickleby scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wickleby swings for the body but Rush moves out of range.
Rush displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wickleby throws out the jab.
Rush takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wickleby lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rush circles away quickly and effectively.
Wickleby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rush takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wickleby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wickleby throws a hook but Rush avoids it easily.
Rush has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rush there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wickleby throws a hook but Rush avoids it easily.
Wickleby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rush moves away.
Wickleby swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rush.
Wickleby misses with an uppercut. Rush saw that one coming.
Wickleby is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rush.
Wickleby waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Rush.
Decent striking displayed by Wickleby there.
Wickleby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rush moves away.
Wickleby lands with a hook. Rush tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Max Rush is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wickleby lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rush at a distance.
Rush takes one on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rush ducks under a wild hook from Wickleby.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wickleby scores with a jab.
Wickleby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rush takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rush doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wickleby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rush manages to avoid it.
Wickleby connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wickleby shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Wickleby was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wickleby cracks Rush with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Rush takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Wickleby looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Wickleby is landing with some decent strikes but Rush is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Wickleby controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wickleby unloading with bombs!
Wickleby lands with some strikes.
Wickleby punishing his opponent with strikes.
Wickleby is landing with some decent strikes but Rush is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Wickleby looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Wickleby unloading with bombs!
Wickleby looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wickleby is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Wickleby raining down shots from the mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wickleby scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Rush?
Wickleby content just to control the position here.
Wickleby lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Wickleby lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rush hang on?
Wickleby lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rush is bucking up trying to escape but Wickleby cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Wickleby controlling the position easily from mount.
Wickleby lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Max Rush has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wickleby controlling from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Wickleby showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wickleby, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:25
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:25
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Wickleby!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Scotch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cyrus Dee Virus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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255 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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190 cm
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260 lbs
9 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Scotch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cyrus Dee Virus!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Summer Carpenter and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scotch slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dee Virus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Scotch throws a head kick that half lands.
Scotch cracks Dee Virus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Scotch blocks a jab.
Dee Virus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dee Virus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dee Virus connects with a stiff jab that staggers Scotch - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Cyrus Dee Virus!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Craig Boogs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo Bertos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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140 lbs
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132 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Prefers standup |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power |
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Craig Boogs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leo Bertos!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, John Mangel and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bertos checks a low kick from Boogs.
Boogs tries to land a leg kick but Bertos saw it coming and moves away.
Boogs throws a front kick aimed at Bertos's knee but Bertos avoids it well.
Boogs leaves Bertos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Good work by Bertos as he checks the leg kick.
Bertos shoots for a double leg takedown but Boogs sprawls well. He's pushed Bertos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Boogs looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bertos fails with a takedown attempt.
Craig Boogs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Bertos.
Bertos shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Boogs's guard.
Bertos throwing strikes but missing.
Bertos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bertos wants to control from the top but Boogs keeps moving.
Boogs is looking to stand up but Bertos isn't so interested in that idea.
Bertos trying to control but Boogs is working from the bottom.
Bertos wants to pass the guard but Boogs is keeping the position.
Bertos drops back, looking for a kneebar! Boogs looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Boogs looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Boogs!
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.
Boogs stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Boogs throws a body kick that misses.
Boogs looks to land a body kick but Bertos moved away.
Craig Boogs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bertos takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Boogs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boogs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Bertos blocks the leg kick.
Boogs stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Boogs wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boogs throws a leg kick but Bertos checks it.
Boogs tries a head kick but it misses.
Bertos checks a low kick from Boogs.
Bertos shoots in for a double leg but Boogs sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bertos avoids the head kick by Boogs.
Bertos shoots in for a double leg but Boogs sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Boogs stuffs the takedown.
Boogs looks for the body kick but Bertos saw that one coming.
Craig Boogs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boogs is looking to score with low kicks.
Boogs throws a push kick but Bertos slaps the foot to one side.
Boogs misses with a leg kick.
Boogs throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bertos shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boogs defends it nicely.
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.
Boogs cracks the inside of Bertos's front leg.
Boogs throws a head kick that misses.
Bertos closes the distance and clinches up with Boogs, looking for a takedown. Bertos pushes Boogs against the cage but Boogs circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bertos shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Boogs is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bertos is controlling him.
Boogs pushes Bertos off and scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boogs pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bertos looks for a takedown but Boogs sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Boogs dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bertos closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boogs wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Bertos working the strikes but Boogs uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Bertos missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bertos trying to control from Boogs's half guard. Boogs has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Boogs wants to get back to his feet but Bertos is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Boogs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bertos looking to sit in guard and control but Boogs gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bertos trying to control the position.
Boogs wants to stand but Bertos is controlling his posture from full guard.
Bertos has his feet on Boogs's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
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.
Boogs misses with a low kick.
Bertos moves into range and clinches up with Boogs.
Bertos tries to pull guard but Boogs holds him up against the cage and eventually Bertos drops back down to his feet.
Boogs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boogs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boogs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boogs misses with a kick to the body.
Boogs fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bertos is out of range.
Boogs throws a wild body kick that Bertos sees coming a mile off.
Boogs keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boogs pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bertos checks a leg kick.
Bertos misses with a takedown attempt - Boogs sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Craig Boogs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Bertos.
Boogs throws out a leg kick but Bertos moves out of range and Boogs only half commits.
Nice takedown defense from Boogs. No joy for Bertos on that attempt.
Boogs wants to slow Bertos down by chopping away at his legs.
Boogs goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Boogs throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bertos is defended easily by Boogs.
Bertos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's four 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.
Boogs misses with a head kick.
Boogs finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Boogs throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Boogs throws a push kick but Bertos slaps the foot to one side.
Boogs lands with a kick to the temple. Bertos shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Boogs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boogs misses with a head kick.
Boogs tries to land a front kick but Bertos steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bertos throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Boogs was covering up waiting for the punch and Bertos finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bertos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Bertos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Bertos throws a head kick that misses.
Boogs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bertos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Boogs swivels and escapes.
Craig Boogs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bertos fails with a takedown attempt.
Boogs looks for the body kick but Bertos saw that one coming.
Bertos blocks a head kick by Boogs.
Boogs tries to land a leg kick but Bertos saw it coming and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bertos is defended easily by Boogs.
Craig Boogs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Bertos.
Bertos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Boogs.
Bertos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bertos shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boogs defends it nicely.
Boogs tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bertos is able to avoid easily.
Boogs misses with a low kick.
Boogs throws a wild body kick that Bertos sees coming a mile off.
Boogs avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boogs throws a sloppy head kick and Bertos moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bertos is defended easily by Boogs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Boogs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Boogs as Bertos shoots in.
Boogs throws a head kick but Bertos moves out of range.
Boogs misses with a head kick.
Boogs will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bertos moves out of range as Boogs throws a body kick.
Boogs misses with a head kick.
Bertos avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bertos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A slapping body kick lands there for Boogs.
Boogs looks to land a body kick but Bertos moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bertos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Boogs sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bertos somewhat.
Boogs pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bertos blocks the body kick.
Boogs misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bertos shoots for a double leg takedown but Boogs sprawls well. He's pushed Bertos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bertos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Boogs but Boogs pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bertos shoots for a takedown but Boogs saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Boogs misses with a head kick.
Boogs misses with a low kick as Bertos jumps back.
Boogs throws a push kick but Bertos slaps the foot to one side.
That's four 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.
Boogs throws and low kick but Bertos moves out of range easily.
Boogs throws a front kick aimed at Bertos's knee but Bertos avoids it well.
Bertos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Boogs swivels and escapes.
Boogs swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bertos shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Boogs is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Bertos wants to control the pace but Boogs is squirming around nicely.
Bertos won't let Boogs get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Craig Boogs showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Boogs 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig Boogs!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bailey Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adam Clark is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bailey Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Adam Clark!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Winston Howard and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clark takes one to the chin there.
Clark moves out of range as Harris strikes.
Harris lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Clark tries to clinch but Harris is having none of it.
Clark is looking to clinch.
Harris swats away the attempt to clinch by Clark.
Clark tries to clinch but Harris is having none of it.
Harris fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clark manages to avoid it.
Harris lands a jab-cross combination.
Harris connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Clark tries to clinch up.
Clark takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Adam Clark has been cut.
Clark tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Harris paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Harris circles away from the clinch attempt.
Clark wants to clinch.
Harris circles away from the clinch attempt.
Clark tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Harris paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Adam Clark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark is looking to clinch but Harris is avoiding it.
Adam Clark is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Harris circles away from the clinch attempt.
Clark looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Harris throws a leg kick but Clark sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Harris tries a head kick but it misses.
Harris lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Clark circles away quickly and effectively.
A solid leg kick lands there for Harris.
Harris fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Harris lands with a nice combination. Clark backs away looking to recover.
Harris throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Harris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Clark doesn't manage to clinch there - Harris circles away.
Harris lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Harris throws a hook to the side of Clark's head but Clark sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Clark tries to clinch but Harris moves out of range.
Clark keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clark on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Harris. Harris obviously looking to wear him down.
Clark is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark has taken the fight to the clinch.
Clark is pressed up against the cage. Harris has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Clark down to the mat. Clark avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Clark throws a head kick that misses
and Harris counters with a body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harris cracks the inside of Clark's front leg.
Clark looks gassed!
Clark closes the distance looking to clinch
and Harris counters with a big head kick but Clark shrugs it off.
Harris circles away from the clinch attempt
and Harris counters with a slapping leg kick.
Harris closes the distance and clinches up with Clark, looking for a takedown. Harris pushes Clark against the cage but Clark circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Clark tries to clinch but Harris moves away
and Harris counters with a stiff right hand.
Clark checks a leg kick.
Clark throws a head kick but Harris moves out of range.
Clark throws a body kick the misses
and Clark takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Harris cracks Clark with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark looks to clinch
and Harris makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Clark really felt that one!
Clark clinches.
Clark tries a knee to the head but Harris blocks it.
Clark throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Harriss head.
Harris goes for a takedown in the clinch but Clark prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bailey Harris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harris lands a nice shot to the body.
Harris looking to throw knees to the head but Clark is blocking nicely.
Clark tries to land a knee to the head but Harris blocks with his arms.
Harris leaning against his opponent.
Harris tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Clark smiles and moves away.
Clark misses with a combination
letting Harris counter with a right hand.
Clark tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Harris scores with a jab to the body.
Harris looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Harris.
Nice body kick from Harris.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Clark swivels and escapes.
Clark tries to clinch
letting Harris counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clark tries to clinch up
and Clark takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Harris punishes Clark's body with a nice straight punch.
Clark darts in trying to clinch
and Harris counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice body kick there by Harris.
Harris fails with a takedown attempt.
Clark takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Harris lands a nice hook to Clark's body. Clark takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Harris.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bailey Harris dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adam Clark's cut.
That's time! Harris's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Harris bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Harris scores with a crisp jab that stopped Clark in his tracks.
Clark closes the distance but Harris moves to the side
and Harris makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Clark really felt that one!
Harris circles away from the clinch attempt
and Harris counters with a nice kick to the body.
Clark misses with a body punch
and Harris counters with a nice body shot.
Harris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Clark can do to turn this around?
Clark is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice uppercut there from Harris.
Clark wants to clinch
and Harris counters with a good low kick that Clark was not able to check.
Clark is breathing heavily.
Harris lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Clark backs up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clark slaps away a takedown attempt from Harris, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Clark tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Harris.
Harris moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Clark gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Clark is looking to stand up but Harris isn't so interested in that idea.
Harris slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Harris passes Clark's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Still in half guard, Harris seems content to control.
Clark blocking the ground and pound attempt from Harris.
Harris is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Clark is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bailey Harris!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Livad L aspinatour (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Te Mana Lumotuffio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lumotuffio comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Kamate - All Blacks kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Livad L aspinatour has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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300 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Good chin |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Livad L aspinatour!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Te Mana Lumotuffio!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Eliza Hachem and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lumotuffio stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from L aspinatour.
L aspinatour lands with a kick to the temple. Lumotuffio shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
L aspinatour misses with a low kick.
L aspinatour throws a leg kick but Lumotuffio sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lumotuffio checks the leg kick.
L aspinatour gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
L aspinatour lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lumotuffio!
L aspinatour blocks Lumotuffio's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
L aspinatour looking to finish Lumotuffio with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lumotuffio!
This has been an exciting period of action!
L aspinatour jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Lumotuffio manages to avoid the submission attempt.
L aspinatour will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
You can see the frustration on Lumotuffio's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
L aspinatour is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lumotuffio is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
L aspinatour advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
L aspinatour prevents Lumotuffio from getting the reversal.
L aspinatour goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Lumotuffio turns into him and now he's in L aspinatour's guard.
Lumotuffio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. L aspinatour swivels though and keeps the full guard.
L aspinatour looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lumotuffio is one step ahead there.
Lumotuffio thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
L aspinatour is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lumotuffio defends well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lumotuffio trying to control the position from guard on top but L aspinatour is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lumotuffio preventing the sweep.
Lumotuffio scoring with some ground and pound.
Lumotuffio drops back looking for a leg! L aspinatour is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and L aspinatour manages to kick Lumotuffio off! Lumotuffio jumps back into L aspinatour's guard.
Lumotuffio stands and throws L aspinatour's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lumotuffio looks gassed!
L aspinatour is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lumotuffio off and has taken his back!
L aspinatour has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
L aspinatour looking for the choke from the back.
Lumotuffio tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Lumotuffio is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
L aspinatour goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Lumotuffio turns into him and now he's in L aspinatour's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lumotuffio with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
L aspinatour 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.
Lumotuffio got a little sloppy there for a moment and L aspinatour has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lumotuffio has managed to get both his arms back between L aspinatour's legs - danger averted.
L aspinatour can't keep his opponent in guard - Lumotuffio advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lumotuffio is looking to advance position but L aspinatour won't allow it.
L aspinatour wants to improve his position but Lumotuffio is controlling well.
L aspinatour is defending against the submission attempts here by Lumotuffio.
Lumotuffio is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
L aspinatour regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
L aspinatour is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lumotuffio is aware though and is defending well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now L aspinatour is on top in guard.
L aspinatour pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lumotuffio is keeping the position for now.
Lumotuffio throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lumotuffio has his foot on L aspinatour's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. L aspinatour works his way back into a safe position though.
Lumotuffio is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Livad L aspinatour dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lumotuffio checks a low kick from L aspinatour.
Lumotuffio fails to land the takedown.
L aspinatour lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lumotuffio's sensitive parts.
L aspinatour is looking to slow Lumotuffio down with leg kicks.
L aspinatour throws a solid leg kick but Lumotuffio takes the impact on his shin and smiles at L aspinatour.
L aspinatour looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
L aspinatour throws a chopping leg kick but Lumotuffio manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A bone on bone clash there as Lumotuffio blocks the leg kick.
Lumotuffio is breathing heavily.
A lazy left from L aspinatour finds it's target.
L aspinatour lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
L aspinatour doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lumotuffio counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
L aspinatour manages to get to full guard.
L aspinatour bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lumotuffio's guard.
L aspinatour trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lumotuffio has an active guard here but L aspinatour has managed to pass into half guard.
L aspinatour wants to pass to mount but Lumotuffio is defending the position.
Lumotuffio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Te Mana Lumotuffio has got the better of the ground game so far.
L aspinatour is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lumotuffio!
L aspinatour looking to secure an arm triangle but Lumotuffio defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
L aspinatour is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Lumotuffio has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Lumotuffio is desperately trying to improve his position but L aspinatour has a good base and remains in mount.
L aspinatour working for a submission but Lumotuffio is keeping him at bay.
Lumotuffio regains half guard.
Lumotuffio looking for submissions off his back.
Lumotuffio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lumotuffio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lumotuffio is looking to control L aspinatour's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lumotuffio avoid being mounted?
L aspinatour moves nicely into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lumotuffio is trying to control L aspinatour's posture but L aspinatour avoids it.
L aspinatour is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lumotuffio is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lumotuffio can't do much from the bottom here.
L aspinatour is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lumotuffio has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lumotuffio is trying to improve his position.
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.
L aspinatour wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lumotuffio, who protects the arm well.
Lumotuffio gets back to half guard.
Lumotuffio makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lumotuffio.
L aspinatour slips nicely into half guard.
L aspinatour frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
L aspinatour is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Lumotuffio is surviving well by controlling L aspinatour's body position as best he can.
L aspinatour wants to finish this one by submission but Lumotuffio is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from L aspinatour.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Livad L aspinatour dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A low kick from L aspinatour misses
and Lumotuffio counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in L aspinatour's guard now.
L aspinatour had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Lumotuffio is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. L aspinatour Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Lumotuffio's back instead.
Lumotuffio rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Lumotuffio looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
L aspinatour is working for a kimura but Lumotuffio is defending it quite comfortably.
Lumotuffio looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lumotuffio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
L aspinatour passes to full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
L aspinatour wants to finish this one by submission but Lumotuffio is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from L aspinatour.
Lumotuffio is trying desperately to improve position.
L aspinatour has control of Lumotuffio's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lumotuffio regains control of the situation pretty easily.
L aspinatour jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Lumotuffio manages to avoid the submission attempt.
L aspinatour tries to advance to mount but can't.
Lumotuffio should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
L aspinatour tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no L aspinatour has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lumotuffio is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on L aspinatour's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lumotuffio actively working from the bottom here.
L aspinatour is working for a kimura but Lumotuffio is defending it quite comfortably.
Lumotuffio actively working from the bottom here.
L aspinatour passes to full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lumotuffio really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
L aspinatour is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Lumotuffio is surviving well by controlling L aspinatour's body position as best he can.
Lumotuffio defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from L aspinatour.
Lumotuffio bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Lumotuffio passes L aspinatour's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
L aspinatour tries to get to full guard but Lumotuffio has control of the leg.
Lumotuffio is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lumotuffio in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. L aspinatour tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Lumotuffio!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Te Mana Lumotuffio!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trainer Box (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cameron Woolley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Woolley has chosen Many Men as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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300 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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300 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Trainer Box!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cameron Woolley!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Winston Howard and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woolley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Box defends it nicely.
Box slaps away a takedown attempt from Woolley, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Woolley takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Woolley tries for a takedown but Box sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Trainer Box has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cameron Woolley.
Woolley on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A nice inside leg kick there by Box. That's going to slow Woolley down.
Woolley looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Woolley on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The fighters circle momentarily. Box darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Woolley is trying desperately to land a takedown but Box is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Woolley.
Box fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Woolley to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Woolley looks to clinch but Box throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Woolley taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Trainer Box!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derya Sevket (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mana Oregan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sevket kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is In the Club. Oregan has chosen Boom, P.O.D as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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265 lbs
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255 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Derya Sevket!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mana Oregan!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Eliza Hachem and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sevket shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sevket showed some decent athleticism there.
Sevket misses with a head shot. Oregan uses the momentum to regain guard.
Sevket is looking to work some ground and pound but Oregan has wrist control.
Sevket looking to pass the guard.
Sevket postures up in Oregan's guard and throws a big left but Oregan blocks it.
Sevket tries to free his leg and advance position but Oregan is retaining full guard.
Oregan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sevket throws a strike but Oregan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sevket looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Oregan has picked Sevket up and slammed him! Sevket can't keep hold of the triangle and Oregan manages to pass to side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sevket tries to buck Oregan off but Oregan is having none of it.
Oregan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sevket. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sevket is not content to let Oregan control the position.
Oregan stands up.
Oregan throws a nice looking combination but Sevket bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mana Oregan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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.
Oregan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sevket avoids the head kick by Oregan.
Sevket shoots in but Oregan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Oregan.
Mana Oregan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oregan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Oregan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Oregan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sevket is out of range and Oregan settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oregan throws a sloppy head kick and Sevket moves out of range easily.
Sevket fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Oregan.
Oregan looks to land a combination but Sevket avoids it well.
Oregan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Oregan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sevket with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Oregan to score with a decent uppercut.
Oregan throws a series of punches but Sevket moves out of range.
Oregan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Oregan misses with a two punch combination.
Sevket blocks a head kick by Oregan.
Oregan scores with a three punch combo!
Oregan delivers a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mana Oregan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sevket misses with the body kick
and Oregan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oregan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sevket.
Sevket avoids a kick to the body.
Sevket throws a low kick, looking for Oregan's leg but Oregan calmly moves out of range.
Oregan looks to land a combination but Sevket avoids it well.
Sevket misses with a kick to the body
and Oregan counters with a leg kick.
Sevket blocks the body kick.
A low kick from Oregan misses
and Sevket counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sevket not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sevket wants to pass the guard but Oregan is defending well.
Sevket missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sevket is looking for a kimura but Oregan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sevket to get the leverage.
Sevket thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Oregan to regain full guard.
Oregan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sevket pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oregan is keeping the position for now.
Oregan 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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Oregan goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Derya Sevket is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oregan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sevket counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Oregan is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Sevket tries to score a power double leg takedown but Oregan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sevket somewhat.
Oregan throws a leg kick
and Sevket counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sevket sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Oregan defending well though.
Sevket 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.
Sevket throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sevket thows a huge punch but Oregan dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sevket throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sevket not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sevket throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sevket landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sevket prevents Oregan from improving his position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Oregan throws a one two combo.
It looks like Derya Sevket has been cut.
Oregan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sevket sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Oregan misses
and Sevket counters with a nice kick to the body.
Sevket has his takedown stuffed
and Oregan counters with a head kick.
Oregan scores with a spinning back kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oregan scores with a nice head shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oregan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sevket sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oregan lands a front kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mana Oregan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Derya Sevket's cut.
That's time! Sevket's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Oregan throws a series of punches but Sevket moves out of range.
Sevket on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Oregan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oregan throws a head kick but Sevket moves out of range.
Oregan cracks Sevket with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Oregan tries a head kick but it misses.
Oregan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oregan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sevket.
Sevket blocks a head kick by Oregan.
Oregan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sevket gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Oregan counters with a slapping leg kick.
Oregan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oregan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sevket uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Oregan.
Derya Sevket has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oregan lands with a nice combination. Sevket backs away looking to recover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sevket stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Oregan.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sevket chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Oregan can pounce on him.
Oregan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sevket throws a head kick that misses
and Oregan counters with a solid body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Oregan.
Sevket moves out of range as Oregan strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sevket tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Oregan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sevket.
Sevket walks into a left hand.
Oregan throws a body punch but Sevket moves out of range.
Oregan throws a jab when Sevket was well out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sevket crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Oregan - the referee stops the clock and Sevket gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Oregan. Sevket manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sevket stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Oregan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oregan scores with a head kick.
Oregan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Oregan misses with a head kick.
Oregan throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Oregan lands a big head kick that sends Sevket to the canvas! Oregan follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mana Oregan!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Judo Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Theodore Malenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malenko has chosen The Pixies - Bone Machine as his entrance music. Theodore Malenko is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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205 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Judo Law!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Theodore Malenko!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Bruno Hogan and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Malenko.
Malenko pivots, looking for a leg kick but Law is out of range and Malenko settles back down.
Law moves into range and connects with a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Malenko as he connects with a hook.
Malenko tries to move into range but Law moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Law dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Law is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Malenko's half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Law prevents Malenko from improving his position.
Law is taking a breather. Malenko 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.
Law 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Law is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Law is working for a kimura but Malenko is defending it quite comfortably.
Malenko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Law.
Law is looking for a kimura here.
Malenko moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
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.
Law postures up.
Law in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Malenko wants to sweep here but Law controlling him for the moment.
Malenko is trying to keep Law in close.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Law misses the shot to the body.
Malenko leaves Law with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Law looks to land a combination but Malenko avoids it well.
Malenko throws out a leg kick but Law moves out of range and Malenko only half commits.
Law shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Malenko defends it nicely.
Law lands a head shot.
Malenko misses with a straight right.
Malenko throws a jab when Law was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Malenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Law.
Law keeps the fight on the outside.
Malenko looks to land a right hand but Law moved out of range.
Malenko throws a low kick but Law avoids it.
Law lands with a nice combination. Malenko backs away looking to recover.
Malenko throws a leg kick but Law moved away.
Malenko throws a sloppy head kick and Law moves out of range easily.
Law fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malenko manages to avoid it.
Law swats away the attempt to clinch by Malenko.
Malenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malenko stuffs the takedown attempt from Law. Law gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Judo Law. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Law lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Malenko throws a hook to the side of Law's head but Law sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Law goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Malenko takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Malenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malenko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Law ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Law looks to land a combination but Malenko avoids it well.
A big left from Malenko misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Malenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Law connects with a right hand. Malenko shakes it off.
A slow jab from Malenko misses its intended target.
Law slips under a jab.
Law slips a straight right by Malenko.
Malenko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Law circles away from the clinch attempt.
Malenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Law.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Law defending well as Malenko loads up on a big left hand.
Law shoots in for a takedown but Malenko shows good takedown defense.
Law uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malenko.
Law connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Judo Law dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Law moves out of range as Malenko strikes.
Law throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Malenko's waist but Malenko gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Law off to one side.
Law throws a shot to the body.
Malenko is looking to clinch but Law is avoiding it.
Law scores with a jab to the head.
Law throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Malenko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Malenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Law displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
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!
Malenko looks to land a left hand but Law moved out of range nicely.
Law dives in and grabs Malenko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Malenko pushes down on Law's head and hops out.
Law throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Law throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Malenko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A jab from Law finds it's way through Malenko's defenses.
Malenko motions for Law to come forward. Malenko throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Law closes the distance and clinches up with Malenko, looking for a takedown. Law pushes Malenko against the cage but Malenko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Judo Law. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malenko walks into a straight right hand from Law.
Law connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Malenko is breathing heavily.
A nice combination there by Law.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malenko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Law misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A combination from Law does no damage.
Law works the jab nicely.
Donk. Law catches Malenko right on the button with a cross.
Law scores with a shot to the body.
Law is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Malenko can do to turn this around?
Malenko ducks right into an uppercut from Law.
Malenko takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Law is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Malenko's half guard.
Malenko has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Law is working away from the top position though.
Malenko is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Law wants to work for an arm triangle but Malenko is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Malenko tries to roll over but Law keeps him under control.
Malenko wants to sweep but Law has passed to side control!
Malenko is letting Law control him for a moment.
Law swings around for an armbar but Malenko sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Law's guard.
Malenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Law is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Law keeping full guard, as Malenko tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law working a defensive guard here.
Malenko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Law works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Law looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Malenko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Law works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Law shoots in and bounces Malenko off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Law drops back, looking for a kneebar! Malenko looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Malenko looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Malenko!
Malenko tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malenko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Law keeps working.
Law wants to control but Malenko postures up.
Malenko working the head with strikes.
Malenko in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An elbow from Malenko crashes against the mat.
Malenko wants to control but Law is keeping him busy.
Malenko is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Judo Law dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Law bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Malenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Law misses with a body shot.
Law avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Malenko closes the distance and clinches.
Law breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot by Law.
Law blocks a jab.
Malenko drops his hands momentarily and Law takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Law looks to score with a jab to the body but Malenko is just out of range.
Law drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Malenko pulls Law in close to prevent any damage.
Law drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Malenko dives on top into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malenko trying to control but Law is working from the bottom.
Malenko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Malenko distracts Law with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Law manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Malenko manages to get himself to full guard.
Malenko is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Law is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Malenko pulls his head out easily.
Law tries to roll over but Malenko keeps him under control.
Law is refusing to be controlled, as Malenko sits in half guard.
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.
Law avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Malenko.
Law is trying to get back to full guard.
Malenko looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Malenko working over Law with some ground and pound. Law looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Law wants to get back to full guard but Malenko has passed into side control.
Law is in all sorts of trouble here.
A nice elbow there by Malenko.
Judo Law overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Malenko working for a guillotine from mount but Law is in no mood to give up.
Law tries to reverse the position but Malenko maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malenko landing shots from mount.
Law is looking to improve his position but Malenko isn't that keen on the idea.
Malenko putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Law is trying to escape the mount.
Malenko is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Law can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Law can't escape the position.
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.
Law bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Law missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Malenko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Law drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Malenko manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Law has Malenko in his guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Malenko's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Malenko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Theodore Malenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Judo Law is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Law has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Theodore Malenko.
I think Law 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Judo Law!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sione Finau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Noonan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Finau might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to "Ninja Gaiden" by The Minibosses. Sione Finau has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sione Finau!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ryan Noonan!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Hugh Johnson and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noonan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Finau. Finau obviously looking to wear him down.
Noonan misses with an uppercut.
Noonan dives in and grabs Finau's left leg, looking for a takedown. Finau pushes down on Noonan's head and hops out.
Finau is looking to score with low kicks.
Finau moves in looking to clinch but Noonan pushes him off.
Noonan thows a body shot but no joy.
Finau needs to keep his hands up - Noonan had a free shot at his head there.
It looks like Sione Finau has been cut.
Noonan checks a leg kick.
Noonan connects with a looping right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finau tries to clinch up but Noonan circles away and keeps his distance.
Finau dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Noonan misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noonan misses with a looping left.
Noonan connects with the punch.
Noonan lands a nice hook to Finau's body. Finau takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Finau tries for a takedown but Noonan circles away easily
and Noonan counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Finau's guard now.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Noonan tries to free his leg and advance position but Finau is retaining full guard.
Finau manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Noonan regains half guard.
Noonan trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noonan keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Finau will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Noonan is staying active underneath Finau, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Noonan is trying to get back to full guard.
Noonan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Noonan has control of Finau's left arm, preventing Finau from doing any damage.
Noonan 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.
Finau sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finau trying to control but Noonan is working from the bottom.
Noonan 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.
Finau throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Noonan wants to sweep here but Finau controlling him for the moment.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Finau tries to work over Noonan's front leg with a kick but Noonan checks it.
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.
Noonan misses the body punch
and Finau holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Finau is leaning against Noonan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Finau tries to land a knee to the head but Noonan blocks with his arms.
Noonan scores with a hook to the body.
Finau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Noonan throws a punch but it's blocked by Finau.
Noonan is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Finau can't fight it off and eventually Noonan manages to take the fight to the floor. Finau looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Noonan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Finau works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Finau on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Finau tries to get out of the position.
Finau preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Finau controlling Noonan's posture.
Noonan is in close to Finau's body, working some short punches and elbows.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Noonan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Noonan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sione Finau's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Finau tries to clinch
and Noonan counters with a single leg into guard. Finau didn't expect that.
Noonanis looking to pass into half guard but Finau pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Finau is in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Finau trying to control the position from guard on top but Noonan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Noonan is pulling down on Finau's head. It's preventing any offense from Finau, at least for the moment.
Noonan wants to sweep but no luck.
Finau looking to pass the guard.
Finau trying to control but Noonan is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finau loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Finau gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Noonan counter with a right hand.
Noonan misses with a body shot
and Finau counters with a straight right hand.
Finau throws a leg kick but Noonan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Noonan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Finau attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Finau moves into the clinch.
Noonan has Finau pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Finau manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finau blocks an uppercut.
Noonan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Noonan tries for a takedown but Finau manages to get underhooks.
Noonan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Noonan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Noonan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Finau pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sione Finau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Noonan.
Stalling in the clinch from Finau.
Finau blocks a body shot from Noonan.
Finau lands with a short shot to the head.
It looks like Ryan Noonan has been cut.
Finau lands a right hand that snaps the head of Noonan backwards.
Noonan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Finau's elbow.
Noonan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Finau's elbow.
A looping hook to the body misses from Noonan. Finau does a little dance to reset his feet.
Noonan swats away the attempt to clinch by Finau.
Finau doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Noonan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Noonan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Finau counters by moving into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Noonan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Finau backwards.
A looping hook to the body misses from Noonan. Finau does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noonan takes a swing at Finau's ribcage but misses.
Noonan lands with a hook. Finau tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sione Finau's cut is getting worse.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Noonan checks a leg kick.
Finau tries to work over Noonan's front leg with a kick but Noonan checks it.
Noonan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Noonan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Finau.
Noonan cracks Finau with a right hand to the side of the head.
Noonan throws a sloppy body shot
and Finau counters with a good low kick that Noonan was not able to check.
Noonan is breathing heavily.
Finau fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Noonan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Noonan misses with an uppercut.
Finau scores with a leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Finau.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Finau.
Finau connects with a solid leg kick.
Finau cracks the inside of Noonan's front leg.
Finau moves in looking to clinch but Noonan pushes him off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Noonan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Finau counters with an outside leg kick.
Finau throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sione Finau dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Finau's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Noonan throws the left hand but Finau avoids the punch easily.
Finau punishes Noonan's body with a nice straight punch.
Finau lands a nice shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Noonan blocks the leg kick.
Finau finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Finau, right into the meat.
Finau scores with a kick to the body.
A good leg kick by Finau.
Noonan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finau lands with an uppercut that bounces Noonan off the cage and back into rage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noonan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Noonan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Finau jabs at Noonan's body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Finau.
An inside leg kick lands from Finau.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finau with a poor takedown
letting Noonan counter with a right hand.
Noonan tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Noonan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Finau scores with a push kick.
Finau moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finau manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Noonan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Finau.
A nice left hand lands by Noonan.
Noonan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Finau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Noonan misses with some punches.
Finau is stalling here.
A head punch on the inside from Noonan fails to land.
Noonan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Finau gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A nice left hand lands by Noonan.
A short uppercut from Finau.
Finau with a knee to the head.
Finau pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noonan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Finau's elbow.
Finau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Finau landing knees to the body.
Finau is pushing Noonan up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Noonan misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Noonan.
Finau misses with a knee to the head.
Finau blocking some punches.
Finau blocks an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Finau.
Finau landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Finau throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sione Finau has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Finau takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Finau with a knee to the head.
Finau wants the takedown. Noonan is fighting it off but Finau persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Noonan's guard against the cage.
Noonan keeping moving, preventing Finau from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finau loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Noonan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Noonan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Finau wants to control from the top but Noonan keeps moving.
Finau is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Finau looking to pass the guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Finau throws a solid leg kick but Noonan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Finau.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sione Finau clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
The fight stays on the outside here - Finau looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Noonan misses with a body punch
and Finau counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Finau gets the takedown into side control.
Noonan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Finau off and has taken his back!
Noonan missing with strikes from the back.
Finau manages to reverse the position and now he's in Noonan's guard. Nice work there by Finau.
Finau pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Noonan is keeping the position for now.
Finau with a flurry of punches that miss.
Noonan keeping moving, preventing Finau from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Finau thows a big elbow that misses.
Noonan keeping moving, preventing Finau from controlling successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Noonan misses with a wild body shot.
Noonan blocks a low kick nicely.
Sione Finau is winning the standup battle so far.
Finau does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Noonan throws a body punch but Finau moves out of range.
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.
Finau keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Finau throws a low kick but it's checked well by Noonan.
Finau lands with a nice body punch.
A swing and a miss from Noonan.
Finau is looking to wear down Noonan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Finau looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Finau misses with a low kick.
Noonan lands with a nice body punch.
Finau looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A jab from Noonan does it's job there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noonan swats away the attempt to clinch by Finau.
Noonan shoots in and bounces Finau off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Finau wants to stand and escape but Noonan is having none of it.
Finau has momentary wrist control but Noonan slips an elbow through the middle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Finau is on top in guard.
Noonan keeping full guard, as Finau tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Finau accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Finau throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Noonan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Noonan 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.
Noonan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Finau trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Noonan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Finau uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Noonan.
Noonan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Ryan Noonan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Finau's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Noonan shoots and misses
and Finau counters by moving into the clinch.
Noonan misses with a punch on the inside.
Noonan tries to work over Finau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Noonan misses with the head strike.
Finau lands a nice knee to the body.
Noonan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Finau stalling against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Finau.
Finau drops down looking for an ankle pick but Noonan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Noonan tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Noonan is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Finau scores with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finau will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Finau fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Finau throws a nice outside leg kick.
Noonan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A good leg kick by Finau.
Finau has taken the fight to the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Finau.
A short uppercut from Finau.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left hand lands to the body for Finau.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finau putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Noonan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Finau blocks a body shot from Noonan.
Noonan misses with some punches.
Finau blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Finau with a knee to the head.
Finau will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Noonan up against the cage.
Noonan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Finau lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Noonan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Finau leaning his opponent against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Noonan fails to land.
Finau has Noonan pushed against the cage.
A short right from Noonan on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finau presses Noonan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Finau holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Finau lands a knee to the head.
That has opened up Ryan Noonan's cut even more.
Finau blocking some punches.
Noonan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Noonan fails to land.
Noonan tries to throw a body punch but Finau avoids it by throwing Noonan back against the cage.
Noonan tries to work over Finau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Finau tries to score a body lock takedown but Noonan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sione Finau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Finau has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Noonan regains guard immediately.
Noonan has control of Finau's left arm, preventing Finau from doing any damage.
Noonan wants to sweep but no luck.
Finau working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Noonan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Finau's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noonan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Noonan postures up in Finau's guard and throws a big left but Finau blocks it.
Noonan throws a strike but Finau rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Finau trying to control the position from guard on top but Noonan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Finau throwing strikes but missing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Noonan is pulling down on Finau's head. It's preventing any offense from Finau, at least for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sione Finau showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Finau 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 48:47
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 48:47
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sione Finau!
Sione Finau is the new super heavyweight champion!
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