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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jai Setright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Przemyslaw Kaczynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Setright comes into the arena with Pull Harder On The Strings Of Your Martyr blaring out of the sound system. Kaczynski comes into a darkened arena with his song building. AC/DC - Thunderstruck kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jai Setright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Przemyslaw Kaczynski!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Steve Erwin and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Setright tries to bum rush Kaczynski with a series of wild strikes but Kaczynski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Setright shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kaczynski manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kaczynski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kaczynski is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Setright is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Przemyslaw Kaczynski was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Setright drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaczynski trying to control the position.
Setright is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Setright shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kaczynski is trying to maintain the position but Setright is very close to passing his half guard.
Kaczynski is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Setright content to control rather than advance.
Setright has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jai Setright just wasn't active enough.
Setright misses with a takedown
and Kaczynski counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Setright might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kaczynski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Setright keeps working.
Setright wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Setright is doing well to control the position and prevent Kaczynski from advancing to side control.
Kaczynski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Setright kicks Kaczynski off and gets back to his feet.
Kaczynski moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Setright drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Setright successfully pulls guard.
Setright is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kaczynski would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kaczynski wants to stand and escape but instead Setright has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Setright content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jai Setright dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kaczynski misses with a takedown
and Setright counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Setright controlling the action here.
Kaczynski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Setright is working away from the top position though.
Setright seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jai Setright just wasn't active enough.
Setright with a poor takedown
and Kaczynski counters by clinching up.
Kaczynski is trying to break the clinch but Setright has him pressed against the cage.
Setright gets control of Kaczynski's arms and successfully pulls guard. Setright will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kaczynski trying to control the position from guard on top but Setright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaczynski wants to stand but Setright has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Setright pulls Kaczynski in close to prevent any damage.
Kaczynski throws a strike but Setright rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Setright engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jai Setright just wasn't active enough.
Setright doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Setright shoots in and drives through. Kaczynski sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jai Setright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Setright doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kaczynski counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kaczynski slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaczynski decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Setright doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kaczynski counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kaczynski controlling the action here.
Setright desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Kaczynski works his way into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Setright seems a little lost for a moment, as Kaczynski dominates the positioning.
Kaczynski in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kaczynski creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Setright can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Setright tries to bench press Kaczynski off him but Kaczynski keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Przemyslaw Kaczynski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Setright looking to score a takedown here. Kaczynski is defending well but Setright drives through and ends up in Kaczynski's guard.
Setright wants to control from the top but Kaczynski keeps moving.
Setright is standing up over Kaczynski. Kaczynski looks to escape but Setright dives into side control.
Setright wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kaczynski, who protects the arm well.
Kaczynski is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaczynski is letting Setright control him for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Setright sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kaczynski is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Jai Setright wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Kaczynski leaves Setright with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kaczynski scores with a one two! Setright had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kaczynski lands a high kick!
Jai Setright is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Setright fails with a takedown attempt.
Setright shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kaczynski's guard.
Kaczynski managing to control the position.
Setright wants to stand but Kaczynski is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kaczynski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Przemyslaw Kaczynski wasn't active enough on the ground.
Kaczynski is looking to clinch but Setright is avoiding it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Setright dives in and grabs Kaczynski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kaczynski pushes down on Setright's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jai Setright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kaczynski wants to clinch up but Setright keeps it at a distance.
Setright gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kaczynski counters with a series of strikes. Setright will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jai Setright showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Setright 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jai Setright!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kangaroo Jack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enrique Rizzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rizzo has chosen Ludacris - Too Fast to Furious as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kangaroo Jack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Enrique Rizzo!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Summer Carpenter and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rizzo throws out a powerful jab.
Rizzo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jack is fending him off so far but Rizzo persists. Nope, Jack circles away and we're back to standing.
Jack falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rizzo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rizzo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rizzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jack throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rizzo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab lands there for Jack.
Jack throws a combination that misses
and Rizzo counters with a big head kick but Jack shrugs it off.
Jack swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rizzo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jack connects with a single shot there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rizzo.
Jack takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rizzo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jack misses with a combination
enabling Rizzo to counter with a crisp jab.
Jack throws a right hand that Rizzo ducks under and follows up with a left that Rizzo also avoids with ease.
Rizzo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jack's head.
Jack throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jack takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rizzo lands a head kick. Jack smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rizzo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rizzo throws a head kick that half lands.
Rizzo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rizzo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jack swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rizzo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rizzo lunges at Jack with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jack's hand.
Rizzo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rizzo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jack throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rizzo counters with a stiff right hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jack throws a combination that misses
and Rizzo counters with a stiff right hand.
Rizzo digs a good body shot into Jack's ribs.
Rizzo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jack's head.
Rizzo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jack's head.
Jack throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rizzo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jack is breathing heavily.
Rizzo scores with a body shot.
Jack throws a combination that misses
and Rizzo counters with a nice uppercut.
Jack takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jack throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rizzo counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Jack is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Rizzo scores with a head kick.
It looks like Kangaroo Jack has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rizzo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rizzo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rizzo stuns Jack with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jack chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rizzo can pounce on him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rizzo lands with an overhand left.
Rizzo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jack to the mat! Jack manages to get full guard.
Jack on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jack tries to get out of the position.
Rizzo stands and steps away. Jack gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Rizzo lands with a slapping head kick.
Rizzo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jack had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Jack throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rizzo connects with a high kick.
Rizzo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Rizzo.
A nice combination there by Rizzo.
Jack misses with a combination
and Rizzo counters with a leg kick.
Rizzo lands with a good body shot.
Rizzo scores with a head kick. Jack tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jack throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rizzo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rizzo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rizzo duly obliges.
Rizzo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A jab from Rizzo does it's job there.
Jack throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rizzo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Rizzo lands but Jack takes it in his stride.
Rizzo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jack is rocked!
Rizzo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Rizzo feints a jab promting Jack to slip. Rizzo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jack slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Oh Jack is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rizzo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rizzo advances position into side control!
Rizzo advances to full mount.
Jack seems to have got his legs back now.
Rizzo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jack is trying to escape the mount.
Rizzo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jack regains half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Rizzo trying to control from half guard but Jack is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enrique Rizzo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kangaroo Jack's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jack throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rizzo counters with a big head kick but Jack shrugs it off.
Jack misses with a double jab
and Rizzo counters with a head kick. That will keep Jack thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Rizzo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jack throws a combination that misses
and Rizzo counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Jack is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Jack takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rizzo connects with a high kick.
Jack throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rizzo counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Rizzo throws a head kick that Jack semi-blocks.
Rizzo moves out of range as Jack strikes.
Jack throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rizzo counters with a head kick.
Jack falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rizzo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jack falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rizzo counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Rizzo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rizzo lands a glancing blow to the side of Jack's head.
Jack swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rizzo counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Jack is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rizzo lands a two punch combo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rizzo tests Jack's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rizzo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jack looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rizzo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jack.
Jack misses with a combination
and Rizzo counters with a big head kick but Jack shrugs it off.
Rizzo lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice shot by Rizzo.
Rizzo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jack doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rizzo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jack's head.
Rizzo stalks Jack and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jack's face. Jack staggers backwards, shaken.
Jack falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rizzo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice sprawl there from Jack as Rizzo shoots in.
Rizzo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jack stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rizzo.
Rizzo scoring well with a low kick there.
Rizzo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jack swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rizzo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jack thinking.
Jack takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jack misses with a combination
and Rizzo counters with a stiff right hand.
Rizzo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rizzo lands with a kick to the temple. Jack shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Rizzo lands with a kick to the temple. Jack shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Rizzo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jack throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Rizzo counter with a right hand.
Jack has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rizzo finds it's way round the side to connect with Jack's head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rizzo. That's going to slow Jack down.
Jack slaps away a takedown attempt from Rizzo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rizzo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jack throws a combination that misses
and Rizzo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rizzo lands with a slapping head kick.
Kangaroo Jack is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rizzo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jack.
Rizzo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jack.
Rizzo connects with a body shot that sends Jack's belly button to the back.
Rizzo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jack throws a combination that misses
and Rizzo makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Jack really felt that one!
Rizzo walks into a stiff left hand from Jack.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jack takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rizzo scores with a head kick.
Jack is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rizzo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jack looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jack falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rizzo counters with a body kick.
Rizzo lands a head kick. Jack smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rizzo lunges at Jack with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jack's hand.
Rizzo circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Jack drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Rizzo follows Jack to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Enrique Rizzo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Todd Nieds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Les Stroud (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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273 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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Todd Nieds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Les Stroud!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, John Mangel and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stroud takes a swing at Nieds's ribcage but misses.
Stroud thuds a left hand into Nieds's body.
Stroud throws a lazy uppercut
and Nieds counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nieds uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stroud.
Nieds thows a body shot but no joy.
Stroud throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nieds counters with a thumping low kick.
A big right from Nieds misses.
Stroud throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nieds closes the distance and clinches.
Stroud is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nieds lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stroud goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nieds prevents it.
Stroud swings wildly with an uppercut but Nieds uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Nieds.
Nieds working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nieds lands an elbow inside.
Stroud breaks from the clinch.
Stroud misses with a lunging right hand
and Stroud takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stroud throws a poor cross that misses
and Nieds counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nieds.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroud changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nieds fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nieds lands a slapping body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nieds, right into the meat.
Stroud scores with a sloppy right hand. Nieds should have avoided that one.
Stroud misses with a body shot
and Nieds counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Stroud misses with a hook
and Nieds counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stroud misses with a combination
and Stroud takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stroud misses with an uppercut
and Nieds counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Stroud is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nieds gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Todd Nieds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Les Stroud.
Stroud is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stroud wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nieds works on Stroud's body with a couple of short punches.
Stroud looks gassed!
A right hand to the body from Nieds.
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!
A short right from Nieds.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nieds landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Still in the clinch, Nieds scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Nieds.
Nieds presses Stroud against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nieds lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nieds lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nieds scores with a shot to the side of Stroud's head.
Stroud is rocked!
Nieds scores with a shot to the side of Stroud's head.
Stroud is still on wobbly legs! Can Nieds finish him?
Nieds lands a nice shot to the body.
Nieds dips a shoulder and cracks Stroud with a mighty uppercut! Stroud falls back against the cage and Nieds unloads with a barrage of strikes! Stroud is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Nieds screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Todd Nieds!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brandy Culture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Howell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Howell has chosen Machine Spiritual as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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205 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brandy Culture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thomas Howell!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Hugh Johnson and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Howell.
Howell connects with a nice looking jab.
Howell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Howell throws a one two combo.
Howell misses with a double jab.
Culture slips a jab from Howell.
Culture shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Howell's 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.
Culture throws a big right hand that misses.
Culture works over Howell with some ground and pound from guard.
Culture slips nicely into half guard.
Culture seems to be looking for submissions.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Howell can do anything to dispel that myth.
Culture seems to be working for a kimura but Howell defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Culture looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Culture not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Culture drops an elbow to the side of Howell's head.
Culture is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Howell has managed to free his arm - good work.
Culture working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howell blocking the ground and pound attempt from Culture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Culture wants to free his trapped foot but Howell is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Howell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Howell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Culture.
Culture throwing shots but Howell is blocking nicely.
Culture slips a nice elbow through Howell's hands, connecting with Howell's forehead.
Howell looks gassed!
Howell desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Culture lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Culture 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.
Culture thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Howell's head.
Culture lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Culture will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howell has hold of Culture's hands but Culture slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Culture is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Howell defends it well.
Culture moves nicely into side control.
Culture misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Howell taking a bit of punishment here - Culture scoring with strikes.
Howell avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Culture.
Culture tries to score with some ground and pound. Howell controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Culture in side control lands a decent elbow.
Culture landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
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!
Culture cracks Howell with a big elbow.
Howell prevents Culture from improving position.
An elbow from Culture crashes against the mat.
Howell dodges the ground and pound from Culture.
Culture throws a strike aimed at the side of Howell's head but Howell avoids it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Check out the look on Culture's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Howell takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Howell taking punishment in the form of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandy Culture dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Culture will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Howell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Culture shoots for a takedown but Howell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Howell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Culture.
Howell looks to throw the jab but Culture is out of range.
Howell takes a swing at Culture's ribcage but misses.
Culture fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandy Culture. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Culture shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Howell as he avoids it easily.
Howell throws a right hand that Culture ducks under and follows up with a left that Culture also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Culture is defended easily by Howell.
Culture misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Culture looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Howell!
Brandy Culture overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Culture is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Howell has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Culture landing strikes from the mount and Howell is in trouble!
Howell is breathing heavily.
Culture lands a nice shot to the head.
Culture working away from the top, dropping strikes.
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.
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!
Culture breaks from Howell's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Culture putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Culture lands a big shot there that rocks Howell but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The referee warns Howell that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Culture putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Culture putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Culture looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Howell is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Culture locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Howell is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brandy Culture!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Orlando Cardigan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krille Gman (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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27
209 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
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25
215 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Orlando Cardigan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Krille Gman!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Skip Squint and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cardigan closes the distance and clinches.
Cardigan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gman misses with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Cardigan.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cardigan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gman avoids the body shot from Cardigan.
Cardigan throws a sloppy head kick and Gman moves out of range easily.
Cardigan darts in and clinches Gman up against the cage.
Cardigan crunches a lovely knee into Gman's ribcage.
Cardigan has picked Gman up - he's going for a ride! Cardigan dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Gman misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Cardigan trying to control the action but Gman is working from the bottom.
Gman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cardigan trying to control from half guard but Gman is working away.
Gman is pressing down on Cardigan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cardigan stands up out of Gman's guard for a moment - Gman manages to land a nice upkick.
Gman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cardigan is one step ahead there.
Cardigan wants to control from the top but Gman keeps moving.
Cardigan controlling from the top position.
Gman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cardigan stands and throws Gman's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gman is not content to let Cardigan control the position.
Gman is trying to escape the position but Cardigan is controlling the position.
Gman prevents Cardigan from improving position.
Gman tries to buck Cardigan off but Cardigan is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cardigan trying to control the action but Gman is working from the bottom.
Cardigan is working Gman over with some ground and pound from side control.
Gman is looking for a sweep.
Cardigan trying to control the action but Gman is working from the bottom.
Gman manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cardigan's best efforts.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cardigan looking to pass the guard.
Gman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gman thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gman looking for a sweep. Not yet Gman, not yet.
Cardigan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cardigan wants to control from the top but Gman keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cardigan looking to sit in guard and control but Gman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cardigan looking for a sweep. Not yet Cardigan, not yet.
Cardigan has momentary wrist control but Gman slips an elbow through the middle.
Gman slips nicely into half guard.
Gman working the head and body with strikes.
Cardigan gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gman slips nicely into half guard.
Cardigan is trying to get back to full guard.
Gman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gman is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Cardigan!
Gman lands a heavy elbow.
Cardigan tries to lock up and control but Gman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cardigan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gman working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Cardigan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gman raining down hammerfists from mount.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cardigan bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Gman 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krille Gman 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.
Gman misses with a head kick.
Cardigan wants to clinch
and Gman counters with a leg kick.
Cardigan tries a head kick but it misses.
Cardigan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cardigan wants to clinch.
Cardigan wants to clinch.
Gman manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cardigan on his heels. He'll look to pass Cardigan's guard now, I'm sure.
Cardigan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gman looking to pass the guard.
Cardigan looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Gman has picked Cardigan up and slammed him! Cardigan can't keep hold of the triangle and Gman manages to pass to side control!
Gman works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
It looks like Orlando Cardigan has been cut.
Cardigan takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cardigan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Gman is in trouble now - Cardigan has advanced to mount!
Gman is squirming around, avoiding Cardigan's attempts to control the action.
Gman is looking to improve his position but Cardigan isn't that keen on the idea.
Cardigan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gman is looking to escape.
Gman bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cardigan is on top in guard.
Gman wants to sweep but no luck.
Cardigan looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cardigan won't allow Gman to sweep him here.
Cardigan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cardigan trying to control the position from guard on top but Gman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gman wants to sweep here but Cardigan controlling him for the moment.
Gman trying to strike off his back.
Cardigan wants to control from the top but Gman keeps moving.
Orlando Cardigan has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Cardigan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gman sprawls well. Gman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cardigan gets slowly back to his feet.
Cardigan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cardigan prevents a body shot from Gman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cardigan is defending well for now.
Gman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cardigan avoids it.
Cardigan working hard to break the clinch.
Cardigan is working for takedown but Gman is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cardigan is defending well for now.
A hook to the body from Gman.
Gman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cardigan avoids it.
Cardigan stalling.
Cardigan is working for takedown but Gman is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orlando Cardigan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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.
Knees to the body from Gman.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gman wants a takedown.
Gman is leaning against Cardigan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gman manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cardigan managing to block the knees to the body from Gman.
Cardigan scores a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krille Gman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Orlando Cardigan's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Gman tries to land a front kick but Cardigan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Orlando Cardigan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gman blocks a head kick by Cardigan.
Cardigan on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Gman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cardigan avoids it really well and circles away.
Gman takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Cardigan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A head kick by Cardigan misses
and Gman finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
No luck for Gman with that takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cardigan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cardigan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cardigan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gman.
Gman blocks a head kick by Cardigan.
Gman clinches up against the cage.
Cardigan wants the takedown. Gman is fighting it off but Cardigan persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Gman's guard against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gman wants to sweep here but Cardigan controlling him for the moment.
Cardigan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gman's guard.
Cardigan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cardigan is looking to take a break and control but Gman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gman lands with a few short shots to the body.
Gman is pressing down on Cardigan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cardigan is aware though and is defending well.
Gman trying to strike off his back.
Gman doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Cardigan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Krille Gman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gman wants to sweep here but Cardigan controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cardigan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cardigan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gman looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Cardigan puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Gman is trying to get back to full guard.
Cardigan is trying to control. Gman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gman is looking to improve his position.
Cardigan wants to take a breather but Gman is having none of it.
Cardigan is taking a breather. Gman 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Orlando Cardigan just wasn't active enough.
Gman throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Gman misses with the body kick
and Cardigan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cardigan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Orlando Cardigan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krille Gman.
Cardigan wants to clinch but Gman slips to the side
and Gman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gman.
Gman swats away the attempt to clinch by Cardigan.
Gman tries to close the distance and clinch but Cardigan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gman shoots in looking for a takedown. Cardigan tries to sprawl out of it but Gman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cardigan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gman scores with a leg kick.
Gman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gman thuds his shin into the meat of Cardigan's side.
Cardigan will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Cardigan throws a low kick but Gman moves out of range easily.
Gman wants to land a leg kick but Cardigan is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gman connects with a solid leg kick.
Cardigan wants to clinch
and Gman counters with a body kick.
Gman lands with a kick to the ribs.
Cardigan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gman makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Cardigan really felt that one!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gman thows a body shot but no joy.
Gman thows a body kick. Cardigan tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cardigan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gman scores with a leg kick.
Cardigan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gman lands with a kick to the temple. Cardigan shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cardigan avoids a kick to the body.
Gman thuds his shin into the meat of Cardigan's side.
Cardigan throws a leg kick but Gman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gman bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Krille Gman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gman winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Krille Gman!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Furijima Donatello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitry Kolchev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donatello comes to the cage accompanied by I Sell Comics - Courage My Love. This should be a great matchup!
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20
267 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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26
265 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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, Furijima Donatello!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dmitry Kolchev!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Skip Squint and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kolchev throws a combination that misses
and Donatello counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Donatello is trying to control the action in half guard but Kolchev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Donatello stalling.
Donatello wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kolchev keeps working.
Kolchev wants to control but Donatello is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Donatello has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Donatello with the ground and pound from mount.
Kolchev tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kolchev takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
It looks like Dmitry Kolchev has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kolchev working to try and regain half guard.
Donatello 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.
Donatello controlling from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donatello is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kolchev can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Donatello landing strikes from the mount.
Donatello lands a big shot there that rocks Kolchev but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That has opened up Dmitry Kolchev's cut even more.
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!
Donatello in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Dmitry Kolchev's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dmitry Kolchev's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Furijima Donatello!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between sydneyTwo Sydney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hussak Claw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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142 lbs
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142 lbs
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, sydneyTwo Sydney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hussak Claw!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Damien Edna and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sydney tries a head kick but it misses.
Sydney scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Claw drops his hands momentarily and Sydney takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Claw displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sydney throws out the jab.
Sydney jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sydney. Claw does a little dance to reset his feet.
Claw moves out of range of the strikes.
Claw uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sydney.
Claw slips a straight right by Sydney.
Sydney throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sydney scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sydney misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Claw.
Claw checks the leg kick.
Claw drives through with a takedown into guard.
Claw drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Claw seems to have locked his on tight now - Sydney screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Claw, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Hussak Claw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Josiah Scurlock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Birchmont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Christian Birchmont has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Josiah Scurlock's chin.
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Josiah Scurlock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Christian Birchmont!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Skip Squint and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scurlock misses with a two punch combination.
Birchmont throws a shot from downtown. Scurlock moves away and avoids it.
Scurlock avoids the body shot from Birchmont.
A shot to the body from Birchmont misses
and Scurlock counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Scurlock.
Scurlock in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Scurlock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Birchmont is keeping the position for now.
Scurlock in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Scurlock lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Scurlock works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Scurlock is keen to just control but Birchmont is a slippery customer.
Birchmont wants to improve his position but Scurlock is controlling well.
Scurlock is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Birchmont defends it well.
Scurlock is working for a submission of some sort.
Birchmont won't allow Scurlock to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Birchmont avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Scurlock.
Birchmont is looking to improve his position.
Scurlock is looking to advance position but Birchmont won't allow it.
Scurlock wants to lay and pray for a moment but Birchmont keeps working.
Birchmont wants to get back to full guard.
Birchmont pushes Scurlock off looking to stand but Scurlock dives back in and keeps control.
Scurlock is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Birchmont has managed to free his arm - good work.
Scurlock uses his free foot to push down on Birchmont's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Birchmont.
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.
Birchmont is trying to stand.
Scurlock looking to control but Birchmont is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Scurlock has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Birchmont's face.
Birchmont taking shots to the head.
Scurlock takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Scurlock landing shots from mount.
Birchmont is trying to escape the mount.
Birchmont tries to buck Scurlock off but he can't manage it.
Birchmont is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scurlock has hold of Birchmont's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Birchmont manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Scurlock landing strikes, looking to finish!
Birchmont is squirming around, avoiding Scurlock's attempts to control the action.
Birchmont wants to get back to his feet.
Scurlock can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Birchmont is looking to escape.
Scurlock throwing strikes here but Birchmont is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scurlock working Birchmont over with strikes here.
Birchmont is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Scurlock locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Birchmont is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Josiah Scurlock!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sero Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oschino Swift (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kim's entrance music is CANON in D Korean Version (with gayageum) . A fine choice. Swift comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Tupac Shakur - Never had a Friend Like Me kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Oschino Swift has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Sero Kim's chin.
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194 lbs
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198 lbs
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Dangerous knees
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sero Kim!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Oschino Swift!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, John Mangel and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swift misses with the combination.
A head kick misses from Swift.
Swift misses with a head kick.
Kim moves out of range of the body kick from Swift.
Oschino Swift seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A clash of legs there as Swift blocks the low kick.
Kim tries to clinch but Swift moves out of range.
Swift throws a combination that misses
and Kim counters with a huge head kick that drops Swift! The ref dives in to stop the fight and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sero Kim!
Sero Kim retains his middleweight title!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Khalifa Khalifa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bastien Le Nogue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khalifa comes into the arena with Random Arab Music blaring out of the sound system. Le Nogue has chosen Scred Connexion - Partis de rien as his entrance music. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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215 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
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Excellent boxer
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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
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Khalifa Khalifa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bastien Le Nogue!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Hugh Johnson and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khalifa shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Le Nogue is trying to defend but Khalifa finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Khalifa is looking to advance position but Le Nogue won't allow it.
Le Nogue pushes Khalifa off looking to stand but Khalifa dives back in and keeps control.
Khalifa works his way into full mount!
Le Nogue tries to hold on but Khalifa postures up.
Le Nogue holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Khalifa tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Khalifa looking to finish with strikes here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khalifa in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Khalifa looking to finish Le Nogue with some ground and pound. This is bad for Le Nogue!
It looks like Bastien Le Nogue has been cut.
Le Nogue takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Le Nogue tries to hold on but Khalifa pushes him away.
Khalifa scoring with strikes but Le Nogue is staying in there.
That has opened up Bastien Le Nogue's cut even more.
Le Nogue really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Khalifa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Le Nogue is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Khalifa is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Le Nogue can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The cut above Bastien Le Nogue's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Khalifa working the ground and pound effectively.
Bastien Le Nogue's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bastien Le Nogue's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Khalifa Khalifa!
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