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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Batang Makisig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Douche Wellington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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145 lbs
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145 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Batang Makisig!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Douche Wellington!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Skip Squint and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makisig with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Wellington counter with a right hand.
Makisig misses with a takedown
and Wellington counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Batang Makisig has been cut.
Makisig gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Wellington counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Batang Makisig. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Makisig shoots and misses
and Wellington counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Makisig is rocked!
Makisig misses with a takedown
and Wellington scores with a counter punch that sends Makisig to the canvas! Wellington smells blood - he's punishing Makisig with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Makisig has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Douche Wellington!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zack Mafusa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Javier Calle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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200 lbs
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220 lbs
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Counter striker
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zack Mafusa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Javier Calle!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Skip Squint and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mafusa fails with the takedown
enabling Calle to counter with a crisp jab.
Mafusa looks to score with a jab to the body but Calle is just out of range.
Mafusa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mafusa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mafusa misses with a takedown attempt
and Calle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zack Mafusa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mafusa has his takedown stuffed
and Calle counters with a straight right hand.
Mafusa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Calle counters with a stiff right hand.
Mafusa misses with a takedown
and Calle counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mafusa misses with a takedown attempt
and Calle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Calle shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mafusa's guard.
Calle thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mafusa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Calle is aware though and is defending well.
Calle must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mafusa is breathing heavily.
Calle passes Mafusa's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Calle prevents Mafusa from improving his position.
Calle is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Calle is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mafusa has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mafusa is looking to improve his position.
Calle looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Calle is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Calle throwing shots but Mafusa is blocking nicely.
Calle is looking to advance position but Mafusa won't allow it.
Calle 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.
Calle wants to take a breather but Mafusa is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calle is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mafusa sees it coming and defends easily.
Calle is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Calle is looking for a kimura here.
Calle seems to be looking for submissions.
Mafusa trying to control from the bottom.
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.
Mafusa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Calle is looking for a kimura here.
Mafusa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Calle is working away from the top position though.
Calle trying to control from half guard but Mafusa is working away.
Mafusa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Calle pulls his head out easily.
Mafusa is refusing to be controlled, as Calle sits in half guard.
Mafusa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Calle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Calle dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mafusa fails with the takedown
and Calle counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Calle wants to control from the top but Mafusa keeps moving.
Calle stopping the sweep attempt from Mafusa.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Calle wants to pass the guard but Mafusa is keeping the position.
Calle throws a strike but Mafusa rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Calle looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Calle had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mafusa defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mafusa controlling from the top position.
Calle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mafusa is in close to Calle's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mafusa tries to free his leg and advance position but Calle is retaining full guard.
Mafusa preventing the sweep.
Mafusa trying to control the position from guard on top but Calle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Calle looking for a guillotine here but Mafusa defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Calle trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Calle working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mafusa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mafusa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Calle is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mafusa gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Mafusa closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Calle quickly recovers to half guard.
Calle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Calle is not content to let Mafusa control the position.
Mafusa tries to pass to full mount but Calle defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calle manages to get to full guard.
Mafusa with a nice head shot there.
Mafusa trying to control the position from guard on top but Calle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mafusa is looking to work some ground and pound but Calle has wrist control.
Mafusa is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mafusa wants to pass the guard but Calle is keeping the position.
Calle escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mafusa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Calle 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calle is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mafusa is aware though and is defending well.
Mafusa looking to pass the guard.
Mafusa trying to control the position from guard on top but Calle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mafusa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Calle has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mafusa has managed to get both his arms back between Calle's legs - danger averted.
Mafusa passes into half guard.
Calle is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mafusa pulls his head out easily.
Mafusa landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Javier Calle will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Mafusa doesn't succeed with the takedown
so Calle counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Calle is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mafusa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Calle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Javier Calle has got the better of the ground game so far.
Calle preventing the sweep.
Mafusa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Calle drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mafusa looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mafusa looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mafusa!
Mafusa throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calle gets back to half guard.
Calle slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Calle working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mafusa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mafusa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mafusa stopping the sweep attempt from Calle.
Mafusa tries to free his leg and advance position but Calle is retaining full guard.
Calle looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calle is looking for a triangle but Mafusa pushes his legs off easily.
Calle throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Calle is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Calle keeping moving, preventing Mafusa from controlling successfully.
Calle trying to control the position.
Calle keeping full guard, as Mafusa tries to pass.
Mafusa trying to control the position from guard on top but Calle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Calle looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Mafusa!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mafusa is trying desperately to improve position.
Calle can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mafusa is looking to escape.
Calle looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Zack Mafusa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Calle is working for a guillotine from mount but Mafusa frees his head quite easily.
Calle misses with a head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Calle thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mafusa is desperately trying to improve his position but Calle has a good base and remains in mount.
Calle is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Mafusa to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Mafusa shrugs it off.
Calle trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mafusa tries to lock up and control but Calle gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mafusa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Calle throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Mafusa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mafusa defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Calle.
Javier Calle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mafusa flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Javier Calle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Calle has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Javier Calle!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kacperniuski Demon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuri Karlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yuri Karlov told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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300 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
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300 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
Solid 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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kacperniuski Demon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Yuri Karlov!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Damien Edna and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Demon tries to bum rush Karlov with a series of wild strikes but Karlov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Karlov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
It looks like Kacperniuski Demon has been cut.
Karlov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Demon doesn't seem bothered though.
Demon is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karlov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Demon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Karlov lands a brutal uppercut that launches Demon off his feet! Demon tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yuri Karlov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Junior Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Beltran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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150 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Junior Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Anthony Beltran!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Steve Erwin and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beltran tries to clinch up but Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
Silva throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Silva tries to keep at a distance but Beltran has taken the fight into the clinch.
Silva is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Beltran gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Silva.
Beltran misses with some punches.
Beltran wants to stall.
Silva is trying to drag Beltran to the mat but Beltran just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junior Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beltran comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Beltran breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Beltran closes the distance looking to clinch
and Silva counters with a single leg into guard. Beltran didn't expect that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva wants to control from the top but Beltran keeps moving.
Beltran wants to get back to his feet but Silva is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Beltran is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Silva is controlling him.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Silva's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
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.
Silva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Beltran is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Silva is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Silva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Beltran swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Beltran can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Silva controls the pace.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Beltran swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Beltran works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Beltran preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Silva is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Silva trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Beltran manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Silva trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Junior Silva wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Silva closes the distance but Beltran moves to the side
and Beltran counters with a head kick. That will keep Silva thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Silva tries to work over Beltran's front leg with a kick but Beltran checks it.
Silva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Beltran counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Beltran.
Beltran gets underhooks to prevent Silva's takedown attempt.
Silva drops down looking for an ankle pick but Beltran pulls his leg out and moves away.
Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Silva dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A nice combination there by Silva.
Beltran moves into the clinch successfully.
Beltran manages to break the clinch.
Silva decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Silva throwing shots but Beltran is blocking nicely.
Silva throwing shots but Beltran is blocking nicely.
Silva prevents Beltran from standing back up.
Silva is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Silva misses with a head shot. Beltran uses the momentum to regain guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Silva lands a nice forearm strike.
Beltran really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Silva is chipping away with strikes.
Beltran managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Silva.
Silva misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beltran is working to avoid the ground and pound but Silva connects with a decent elbow.
Silva working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Silva misses with the ground and pound.
Silva looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Silva misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Silva 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.
An elbow from Silva crashes against the mat.
Beltran defending against the ground and pound.
Silva is working Beltran over with some ground and pound from side control.
Beltran sneaks out the side door and pushes Silva away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Beltran is breathing heavily.
Silva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Beltran moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Beltran misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Beltran shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt
and Beltran counters with a nice low kick that buckles Silva's knee momentarily.
Beltran tries to clinch but Silva moves out of range.
Beltran throws a right and a left that both miss.
Junior Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Silva duly obliges.
Beltran closes the distance but Silva moves to the side
and Silva counters with a series of strikes. Beltran will be more careful next time no doubt.
Beltran is rocked!
Beltran tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Silva counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Beltran is still in real trouble! Can Silva finish him?
Junior Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva works over Beltran with some ground and pound from guard.
Silva throwing strikes from guard but Beltran blocks nicely.
Beltran seems to have recovered his senses.
Beltran is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Silva is controlling him.
Silva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Silva wants to control from the top but Beltran keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Silva dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Silva lands with a big left! Beltran is wobbled badly! Silva comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Beltran to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Junior Silva!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juliano Vongkhamchanh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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196 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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24
190 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ricardo Machado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Juliano Vongkhamchanh!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Summer Carpenter and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vongkhamchanh tries to clinch
and Machado counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Machado misses with a wild combination.
Machado leaves Vongkhamchanh with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Machado dodges the punch combination from Vongkhamchanh.
Machado avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Machado fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vongkhamchanh tries a head kick but it misses.
Machado thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vongkhamchanh is looking to clinch.
Vongkhamchanh takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vongkhamchanh checks a low kick from Machado.
Vongkhamchanh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Machado paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Machado throws a series of strikes that have Vongkhamchanh backpedaling.
It looks like Juliano Vongkhamchanh has been cut.
Machado scores with a three punch combo!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vongkhamchanh moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Machado throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Machado throws a head kick that misses
and Vongkhamchanh moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado takes a knee to the side of the body.
Vongkhamchanh comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Vongkhamchanh keeps control of Machado as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Machado wants to break free but Vongkhamchanh has control.
Machado lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Machado tries to circle away but Vongkhamchanh has him pinned against the cage.
Machado has a couple of punches blocked by Vongkhamchanh.
Machado has Vongkhamchanh pressed against the cage, preventing Vongkhamchanh from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Machado has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vongkhamchanh throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Vongkhamchanh lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Machado.
Vongkhamchanh landing knees to the head.
Vongkhamchanh tries to pull guard but Machado holds him up against the cage and eventually Vongkhamchanh drops back down to his feet.
Machado manages to break the clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vongkhamchanh.
No joy there for Machado, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Machado lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Machado.
Vongkhamchanh tries to clinch up
enabling Machado to counter with a crisp jab.
Vongkhamchanh fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Machado. That snapped Vongkhamchanh's head back.
Machado looks to land a right hand but Vongkhamchanh moved out of range.
Vongkhamchanh throws a lazy head kick
and Machado counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some wild striking there from Machado.
A combination from Machado does no damage.
Vongkhamchanh closes the distance but Machado moves to the side
and Machado counters with a nice uppercut.
Machado scores with a three punch combo!
Machado ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vongkhamchanh misses with a head kick.
Machado uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Machado throws a nice looking combination but Vongkhamchanh bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Machado throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Good exchange - Machado coming out on top.
Machado swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vongkhamchanh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Machado falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vongkhamchanh counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vongkhamchanh.
Vongkhamchanh throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ricardo Machado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machado misses with a few strikes there.
Vongkhamchanh closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Machado misses with a double jab
and Vongkhamchanh counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Machado will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Machado misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vongkhamchanh misses with a looping right.
Machado listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Machado is working the combinations to good effect here.
Machado throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vongkhamchanh counters with a left and a right that stings Machado.
Machado pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Vongkhamchanh back to the cage. Machado follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Machado misses with a wild combination.
Machado shoots in but Vongkhamchanh avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vongkhamchanh.
Ricardo Machado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juliano Vongkhamchanh.
Vongkhamchanh is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Machado.
That has opened up Juliano Vongkhamchanh's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vongkhamchanh misses with a takedown attempt - Machado sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vongkhamchanh looks gassed!
Vongkhamchanh throws a sloppy head kick and Machado moves out of range easily.
Machado cracks Vongkhamchanh with an open hand slap.
A head kick by Vongkhamchanh misses
and Machado counters with a three punch combo that has Vongkhamchanh backing up. Vongkhamchanh nods at Machado to acknowledge the strikes.
Machado scores with a jab to the head.
Machado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machado scores with a nice strike.
Vongkhamchanh is trying desperately to land a takedown but Machado is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Vongkhamchanh.
Vongkhamchanh is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Machado circles away from the clinch attempt
and Machado counters with a three punch combo that has Vongkhamchanh backing up. Vongkhamchanh nods at Machado to acknowledge the strikes.
Machado lands a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Machado dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Juliano Vongkhamchanh's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Machado cracks Vongkhamchanh with a good jab.
Machado is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Vongkhamchanh lands a jab to the nose.
Vongkhamchanh throws a head kick that misses.
Machado falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vongkhamchanh counters with an inside leg kick.
Machado throws a front kick aimed at Vongkhamchanh's knee but Vongkhamchanh avoids it well.
A punch combination from Machado misses.
A right-left combo lands from Machado.
Machado throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Machado throws a sloppy head kick
and Vongkhamchanh counters with a three punch combo that has Machado backing up. Machado nods at Vongkhamchanh to acknowledge the strikes.
Machado throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vongkhamchanh counters with a nice kick to the body.
A left lands for Machado.
Machado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vongkhamchanh was well out of range. Poor timing from Machado.
Machado blocks a head kick by Vongkhamchanh.
Machado looks for the body kick but Vongkhamchanh saw that one coming.
Machado tries to land a front kick but Vongkhamchanh steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vongkhamchanh shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Machado as he avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado throws a series of punches but Vongkhamchanh avoids them all with ease.
A combination from Vongkhamchanh does no damage.
Vongkhamchanh takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Machado swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vongkhamchanh scores with a head kick. Machado tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Vongkhamchanh has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vongkhamchanh there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Machado. That snapped Vongkhamchanh's head back.
Machado swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vongkhamchanh counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Jab by Vongkhamchanh.
Vongkhamchanh misses with the combination.
Vongkhamchanh is breathing heavily.
Machado throws a nice outside leg kick.
A cross from Machado lands.
Machado rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vongkhamchanh moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vongkhamchanh takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Machado lands a jab to the nose.
Machado thows a body kick. Vongkhamchanh tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machado pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Machado avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Machado takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Machado thuds a left hand into Vongkhamchanh's body.
Vongkhamchanh throws a half hearted mid kick.
Machado scores with a jab to the body.
Machado displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The cut above Juliano Vongkhamchanh's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Machado stalks Vongkhamchanh and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Vongkhamchanh's face. Vongkhamchanh staggers backwards, shaken.
Vongkhamchanh is rocked!
Vongkhamchanh takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vongkhamchanh is still on wobbly legs! Can Machado finish him?
Machado fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Vongkhamchanh to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Vongkhamchanh looks to clinch but Machado throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Vongkhamchanh taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ricardo Machado!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Benny Howards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rumble Bman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benny Howards has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Benny Howards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rumble Bman!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Donatello Bradman and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howards shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bman as he jumps to the side.
Howards tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Benny Howards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Howards scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Howards has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Howards thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howards landing strikes from the mount and Bman is in trouble!
It looks like Rumble Bman has been cut.
Howards avoids the attempt from Bman to control.
Bman is trying desperately to improve position.
Howards content just to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howards with shots to the head and body - Bman looks very uncomfortable down there.
Howards controlling from mount.
Howards 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.
Howards raining down hammerfists from mount.
Howards working the ground and pound effectively.
Bman is desperately trying to improve his position but Howards has a good base and remains in mount.
Howards throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Bman has his hands clasped together but Howards breaks the hold and Bman is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Howards!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Benny Howards!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hitter Dee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Huma Krynn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dee comes into the arena with Elephant Man - Haters (feat Hunt & Jim Jones) blaring out of the sound system. On his way into the cage it seems that Hitter Dee has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Hitter Dee seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hitter Dee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Huma Krynn!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Bruno Hogan and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krynn lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Krynn connects with a leg kick. Dee looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Krynn gets a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Krynn.
Krynn throws an elbow that misses.
Krynn pushes off an throws an elbow but Dee leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nice elbow from Krynn.
Dee looking to slow down the pace here.
Krynn misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Krynn throws an elbow but misses.
Nice elbow from Krynn.
Dee tries to score a body lock takedown but Krynn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dee blocks an elbow strike.
Dee has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Krynn uses from the top position.
Krynn is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Dee has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Krynn is looking to defend but Dee has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Krynn! Dee pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Krynn taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Hitter Dee!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Sepi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Criss Angel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Counter striker
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bob Sepi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Criss Angel!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Angel ducks right into an uppercut from Sepi.
Sepi has taken the fight to the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Sepi.
Sepi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Sepi.
A left hand lands to the body for Sepi.
Angel looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sepi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sepi tries to score a body lock takedown but Angel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sepi slows down the pace here.
Sepi presses Angel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sepi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stalling in the clinch from Sepi.
A right handed body shot lands from Sepi.
A right hook to the body lands for Sepi.
Sepi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sepi has picked Angel up - he's going for a ride! Sepi dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Sepi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ground and pound from Sepi.
Sepi working Angel over with strikes.
Sepi has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sepi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sepi 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sepi has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Angel's face.
Sepi lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Sepi lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sepi lands a big shot there that rocks Angel but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Angel is rocked!
Sepi lands a big shot to the head and Angel winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Bob Sepi!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darius Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Hero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Darius Thomas!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, The Hero!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Steve Erwin and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hero ducks under a wild hook from Thomas.
Danga de danga de dang - Thomas scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like The Hero has been cut.
Thomas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
It looks like Darius Thomas has been cut.
Thomas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice cross by Hero.
Hero loads up on a big right hand but Thomas slips the punch.
Hero ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hero rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hero takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hero misses with an uppercut
and Hero takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thomas checks a leg kick.
Hero keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thomas.
Hero drops his hands momentarily and Thomas takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Thomas throws a series of strikes that have Hero backpedaling.
Thomas lands a two punch combo.
Hero misses with a body shot
and Hero takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hero throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Thomas counter with a right hand.
That has opened up The Hero's cut even more.
Hero misses with a combination
and Thomas counters with a right hand to the body.
Hero misses with a left hand
and Thomas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hero looks gassed!
Hero tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Hero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hero tries to land a leg kick but Thomas saw it coming and moves away.
Thomas looks to land a left hand but Hero moved out of range nicely.
Thomas checks a leg kick.
Hero misses with a lunging right hand
and Thomas counters with a straight right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Thomas. That snapped Hero's head back.
Hero swings widly with a right hand
and Thomas counters with a nice uppercut.
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!
Hero throws a sloppy head kick
and Thomas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hero misses with a double jab
and Thomas counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Thomas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The cut above The Hero's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Thomas lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Thomas cracks Hero with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Thomas has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Hero to stand back up!
Hero is rocked!
The Hero's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Hero falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thomas counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darius Thomas!
Darius Thomas retains his light heavyweight title!
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