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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nolan Shurygalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Orion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Shurygalo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ching Chang Cong-Rucka Rucka Ali. The crowd seem to be enjoying Orion's choice of entrance music: indestructable . Alex Orion will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nolan Shurygalo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alex Orion!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Steve Erwin and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shurygalo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Orion looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Shurygalo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Orion looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Shurygalo is controlling Orion's posture.
Shurygalo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shurygalo throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Orion stopping the sweep attempt from Shurygalo.
Shurygalo is pulling down on Orion's head. It's preventing any offense from Orion, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shurygalo wants to stand and escape but Orion is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shurygalo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Orion gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shurygalo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Orion won't allow Shurygalo to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Orion tries to free his leg and advance position but Shurygalo is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shurygalo is on top in guard.
Shurygalo stays in close to Orion's body and controls the position.
Shurygalo forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shurygalo stalling.
Shurygalo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Nolan Shurygalo just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Shurygalo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shurygalo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Orion moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Orion takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shurygalo throws a sloppy head kick and Orion moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Shurygalo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shurygalo misses with a head kick.
Shurygalo moves into range and clinches up with Orion.
Shurygalo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shurygalo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shurygalo throws a series of strikes that have Orion backpedaling.
Orion checks a leg kick.
Shurygalo throws a head kick that misses.
Shurygalo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shurygalo breaks the clinch.
Orion blocks a head kick by Shurygalo.
Nolan Shurygalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shurygalo throws and low kick but Orion moves out of range easily.
Orion dodges the punch combination from Shurygalo.
Shurygalo rushes Orion and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nolan Shurygalo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Shurygalo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Orion checks it well.
Shurygalo scores with a leg kick.
Orion misses with a few strikes there.
Orion takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shurygalo throws a head kick that half lands.
Orion tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shurygalo lands a nice looking body kick.
Nolan Shurygalo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shurygalo throws a head kick but Orion moves out of range.
Shurygalo moves into range and clinches up with Orion.
Shurygalo breaks from the clinch.
Shurygalo has managed to clinch.
Shurygalo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shurygalo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Orion dodges the punch combination from Shurygalo.
A head kick from Shurygalo lands but Orion takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shurygalo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shurygalo fails to land with a series of punches.
Orion dives in and grabs Shurygalo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shurygalo pushes down on Orion's head and hops out.
Shurygalo throws a right and a left that Orion avoids nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Orion is defended easily by Shurygalo.
Orion slips a jab and a cross from Shurygalo.
Orion shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shurygalo pinned against the cage. Shurygalo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nolan Shurygalo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Orion.
Orion shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shurygalo as he jumps to the side.
Shurygalo misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shurygalo has closed the distance and engaged Orion in a clinch.
Shurygalo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shurygalo forces Orion back against the cage and clinches.
Shurygalo breaks the clinch.
Shurygalo has managed to clinch.
Shurygalo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Shurygalo looking for a takedown.
Orion is trying to drag Shurygalo to the mat but Shurygalo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shurygalo manages to break the clinch.
Orion tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shurygalo swivels and escapes.
Shurygalo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Orion.
Shurygalo swinging wildly here.
Orion swats away the attempt to clinch by Shurygalo.
Shurygalo has closed the distance and engaged Orion in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shurygalo wants to get back to striking at distance but Orion won't allow it.
Shurygalo manages to break the clinch.
Shurygalo rushes Orion and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Shurygalo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shurygalo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shurygalo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shurygalo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shurygalo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Orion throws a combination that misses
and Shurygalo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shurygalo blocks a head kick by Orion.
Shurygalo throws a sloppy head kick
and Orion counters with a series of strikes. Shurygalo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Shurygalo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shurygalo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
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.
Orion swats away the attempt to clinch by Shurygalo.
Shurygalo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Orion counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Orion.
Shurygalo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shurygalo is trying to break the clinch but Orion has him pressed against the cage.
Shurygalo wants to get back to striking at distance but Orion won't allow it.
Orion drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shurygalo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Orion tries to close the distance and clinch but Shurygalo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shurygalo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shurygalo forces Orion back against the cage and clinches.
Shurygalo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A right-left combo lands from Shurygalo.
Orion with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shurygalo counters with a series of strikes. Orion will be more careful next time no doubt.
Shurygalo moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nolan Shurygalo dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Shurygalo gets a clinch.
Shurygalo manages to break the clinch.
Shurygalo gets a clinch.
Shurygalo prevents the takedown attempt.
Orion prevents a takedown attempt there.
Shurygalo has clasped his hands together around Orion's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Orion is looking to regain half guard here but Shurygalo keeps moving and retains side control.
Shurygalo working away.
Shurygalo is staying tight to Orion's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orion is looking for a sweep.
Orion taking punishment in the form of punches.
Shurygalo controls 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.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Nolan Shurygalo just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Orion shoots in looking for a takedown. Shurygalo tries to sprawl out of it but Orion keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shurygalo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Orion doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nolan Shurygalo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Orion.
Orion blocks a head kick by Shurygalo.
Shurygalo lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice jab there from Shurygalo.
Shurygalo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shurygalo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Orion fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shurygalo avoids it really well and circles away.
Shurygalo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orion shoots in for a double leg but Shurygalo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Orion avoids the head kick by Shurygalo.
Orion tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shurygalo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shurygalo throws a sloppy head kick and Orion moves out of range easily.
Orion fails with the takedown.
Shurygalo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Orion.
Orion with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shurygalo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Orion's knee momentarily.
Shurygalo throws a sloppy head kick
and Orion counters with a thumping low kick.
Orion lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Orion gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shurygalo counters with a low kick, right behind Orion 's knee.
Orion looks for a takedown but Shurygalo sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shurygalo throws a combination that misses
and Orion counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Shurygalo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Shurygalo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Shurygalo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shurygalo closes the distance and clinches.
Shurygalo tries to circle away but Orion has him pinned against the cage.
Shurygalo is looking to break free of the clinch but Orion has double underhooks.
Shurygalo is trying to break the clinch but Orion has him pressed against the cage.
Orion tries to score a body lock takedown but Shurygalo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Shurygalo has Orion pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Orion manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shurygalo is trying to break free.
Orion tries to pull guard but Shurygalo won't allow it.
Shurygalo can't break the clinch.
Orion wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shurygalo has him pressed against the cage.
Shurygalo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shurygalo throws a head kick that misses
and Orion counters with an inside leg kick.
Alex Orion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shurygalo gets a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nolan Shurygalo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shurygalo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nolan Shurygalo!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Penagos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Penagos comes to the cage accompanied by Somebody Gonna Get Their Ass Whooped!. 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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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Carlos Penagos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, George Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Eliza Hachem and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penagos misses with a few strikes there.
Penagos misses with the combination.
Pierre defending well as Penagos loads up on a big left hand.
Penagos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pierre misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Penagos swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pierre counters with a left and a right that stings Penagos.
Pierre throws an overhand right that lands on Penagos's shoulder, as Penagos tries to avoid the shot.
Penagos's corner calls for a 1-2. Penagos obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
It looks like George Pierre has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pierre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Penagos was well out of range. Poor timing from Pierre.
Pierre misses the jab.
Some wild striking there from Penagos.
Nice jab there from Pierre.
Pierre throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Penagos counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Penagos tries to bum rush Pierre with a series of wild strikes but Pierre uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pierre feints and as Penagos raises his hands in defense, Pierre changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pierre looks gassed!
Penagos wants to stand up but Pierre is controlling him.
Penagos keeping moving, preventing Pierre from controlling successfully.
Pierre wants to pass the guard but Penagos is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penagos wants to stand and escape but Pierre is having none of it.
Penagos keeping moving, preventing Pierre from controlling successfully.
Pierre is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Penagos on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Penagos tries to get out of the position.
Pierre is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pierre won't allow Penagos to sweep him here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pierre lands a slapping body shot.
Pierre slips a jab and a cross from Penagos.
Penagos throws a series of punches but Pierre moves out of range.
Pierre misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penagos scores with a one two! Pierre had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Danga de danga de dang - Pierre scores with a four punch combination!
A looping hook to the body misses from Pierre. Penagos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pierre falls off balance throwing a combination
and Penagos makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pierre throws a hook to the side of Penagos's head but Penagos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Penagos throws a nice looking combination but Pierre bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Penagos works the jab nicely.
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!
Pierre throws a left and a right that both miss
and Penagos counters with a crisp one two that drops Pierre! Penagos thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Pierre to his feet! Pierre is in big trouble!
Pierre is rocked!
Penagos fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pierre is still on wobbly legs! Can Penagos finish him?
Penagos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pierre walks into a stiff left hand from Penagos.
Penagos lands with a big right hook that stumbles Pierre - he's out on his feet here! Penagos follows up with another monster hook that separates Pierre from consciousness! Pierre falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Penagos stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Carlos Penagos!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jose Cortez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mattew Justice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jose Cortez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jose Cortez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mattew Justice!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Eliza Hachem and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cortez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Justice circles away.
Cortez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Justice as he jumps to the side.
Cortez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Justice sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Cortez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Justice throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Justice checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Justice does no damage.
Left hook, right uppercut from Justice.
Justice shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cortez napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Justice wants to stand but Cortez has his arm trapped.
Justice working away.
Cortez is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Justice tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Cortez misses with a strike from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Cortez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Justice stands up and beckons Cortez to his feet.
Justice tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cortez was well out of range. Poor timing from Justice.
Cortez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Justice counters with a shoot takedown. Cortez fights it but they end up in guard.
Justice must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Justice wanted to stand there but Cortez had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortez looking to control.
Justice avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Justice preventing the sweep.
Cortez controls Justice momentarily but Justice frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Justice trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cortez's guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Cortez shoots and misses
and Justice decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cortez's guard.
Justice wants to stand but Cortez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Justice postures up.
Cortez pulls Justice in to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mattew Justice dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Cortez misses with a takedown attempt
and Justice counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cortez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
so Justice counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Cortez has a closed guard, preventing Justice from standing up.
Cortez is pulling down on Justice's head. It's preventing any offense from Justice, at least for the moment.
Cortez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Justice is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Justice wants to get up but he can't break Cortez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cortez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
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.
Cortez throws a leg kick that is checked
and Justice counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Cortez's guard now.
Cortez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Justice's guard.
Cortez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Cortez trying to control the action but Justice is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Justice is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Cortez asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Justice really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cortez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cortez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
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.
Cortez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Justice keeps working.
Justice wants to get back to his feet but Cortez drags him back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mattew Justice showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Cortez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Justice.
Cortez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Justice counters with a takedown into side control.
Cortez explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Justice misses with a straight right.
Cortez fails with the takedown
and Justice counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortez fails with the takedown
and Justice holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Cortez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Justice's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cortez misses with a takedown attempt
and Justice counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Justice decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Cortez with a poor takedown
and Justice holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Justice gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cortez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Justice's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Justice misses with a jab, cross combination.
Justice looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Justice throws a body punch but Cortez moves out of range.
Cortez misses with a takedown
so Justice counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Justice is looking to stand up but Cortez won't let him.
Cortez is looking to stand up but Justice isn't so interested in that idea.
Justice tries to stand but Cortez is controlling from the bottom.
Cortez working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Justice wants to get up but he can't break Cortez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Justice has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Justice takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cortez controlling Justice's posture.
Justice wants to get up but he can't break Cortez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A telegraphed right hand from Justice misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cortez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Justice counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Cortez!
And that's the end of the fight!
Mattew Justice comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Justice 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mattew Justice!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Derrick Ozz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arthur arthurzaoK (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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180 lbs
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175 lbs
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Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Derrick Ozz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Arthur arthurzaoK!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, John Mangel and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ozz shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ozz showed some decent athleticism there.
arthurzaoK is positioning himself well to prevent Ozz advancing to mount.
Ozz seems to be working for a kimura but arthurzaoK defends the submission attempt.
Ozz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. arthurzaoK doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ozz.
arthurzaoK wants to get back to his feet.
arthurzaoK is staying active underneath Ozz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ozz trying to pass the guard but arthurzaoK defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
arthurzaoK wants to get back to full guard.
Ozz is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! arthurzaoK is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Derrick Ozz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Walduniu Siekiera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Champ (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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266 lbs
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265 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Cuts easily |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Walduniu Siekiera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Steven Champ!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Steve Erwin and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Champ uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Siekiera.
Siekiera throws a leg kick but Champ sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Champ throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Champ is looking to land body kicks.
Siekiera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Champ throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Champ circles away from the clinch attempt.
Siekiera has closed the distance and engaged Champ in a clinch.
Champ can't break the clinch.
Siekiera is pushing Champ up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Siekiera working hard to break the clinch.
Champ tries to land a knee to the head but Siekiera blocks with his arms.
Siekiera wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Siekiera tries for a takedown. No joy.
Champ wants to break the clinch but can't.
Siekiera is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Siekiera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siekiera avoids the head kick by Champ.
Siekiera misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Siekiera avoids the head kick by Champ.
Champ tries to clinch up.
Siekiera fails in his attempt to clinch.
Siekiera is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siekiera clinches.
Siekiera drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Walduniu Siekiera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Champ throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Siekiera blocks it with crossed arms.
Siekiera looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Champ lands a good knee to the midsection. Siekiera won't want to take too many of those.
Siekiera is breathing heavily.
Champ throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Siekiera blocks it with crossed arms.
Champ decides to pull guard.
Champ manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Siekiera manages to get himself to full guard.
Champ forces his way into half guard.
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!
Champ is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siekiera is looking to improve his position.
Champ works his way into side control.
Champ trying to control the action but Siekiera is working from the bottom.
Champ advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Champ looking to control but Siekiera is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Siekiera wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Siekiera staying busy and making it hard for Champ to control.
Champ working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Champ not allowing Siekiera to control his hands.
Siekiera prevents Champ from getting a body triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Champ is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Siekiera really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Siekiera is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Siekiera breaks Champ's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Champ lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Siekiera!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Champ dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Champ.
Champ circles away from the clinch attempt.
Siekiera shoots in for a double leg but Champ sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Champ wants to clinch.
Siekiera misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Champ.
Siekiera instigates a clinch.
Siekiera tries to pull guard but Champ holds him up against the cage and eventually Siekiera drops back down to his feet.
Siekiera throws an elbow but it misses.
A bit of stalling here from Siekiera.
Champ breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Siekiera fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Champ throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Siekiera is looking to clinch.
Siekiera is looking to clinch.
Champ lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Walduniu Siekiera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Champ explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A head kick from Champ lands but Siekiera takes it in his stride.
It looks like Walduniu Siekiera has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siekiera tries to clinch but Champ moves out of range.
Siekiera avoids the head kick by Champ.
Siekiera keeps the fight on the outside.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Champ.
Champ fails in his attempt to clinch.
Champ scores with a push kick.
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!
Champ turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Champ thumps Siekiera with a low kick.
Siekiera looks to land a body kick but Champ moved away.
Champ tries a head kick but it misses.
Champ thumps Siekiera with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Champ.
Champ throws a leg kick which misses Siekiera's front leg but catches the back leg as Siekiera tries to avoid it.
Champ drives through and clinches with Siekiera against the cage.
Siekiera presses Champ against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Champ misses with an elbow over the top.
Siekiera managing to block the knees to the body from Champ.
Siekiera tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Walduniu Siekiera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Siekiera takes an elbow to the forehead.
Siekiera keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Champ's efforts to push away.
Champ missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Champ looking to throw knees to the head but Siekiera is blocking nicely.
Champ wants to break the clinch but can't.
Siekiera on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Champ has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Champ throws a knee to the head but misses.
Siekiera wants to break the clinch but can't.
Siekiera is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Champ misses with an elbow over the top.
Champ with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Champ obliges.
Champ landing knees to the head.
Siekiera takes a knee right on the jaw!
Walduniu Siekiera's cut is getting worse.
Champ creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Champ utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Champ with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Siekiera stalls.
Champ scores with a knee to the head.
Champ connects with a nasty looking knee right to Siekiera's face.
Siekiera avoiding damage as Champ throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Champ with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Champ throws a knee to the head but misses.
Champ using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Siekiera has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Siekiera trying to control the position but instead, Champ has worked for underhooks and has pushed Siekiera into the cage.
Champ tries to pull guard but Siekiera holds him up against the cage and eventually Champ drops back down to his feet.
Siekiera looking to throw knees to the head but Champ is blocking nicely.
Champ with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Siekiera blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Siekiera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Champ pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Siekiera is looking to clinch but Champ is avoiding it.
Champ closes the distance and clinches.
Siekiera tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Champ smiles and moves away.
Champ throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Champ throws a body punch but Siekiera moves out of range.
Siekiera takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick lands from Champ.
Siekiera takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Champ looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Champ wants to clinch up but Siekiera keeps it at a distance.
Siekiera takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Champ throws a quick inside leg kick.
Champ pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Champ.
Champ lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Champ buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Steven Champ seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Siekiera blocks a head kick by Champ.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Champ thumps Siekiera with a low kick.
Champ misses with an uppercut.
Champ lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Champ throws a jab but it's blocked by Siekiera.
Siekiera tries to clinch but Champ is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Champ showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Walduniu Siekiera's cut.
That's time! Siekiera's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Champ delivers a nice body kick.
Champ with a jab.
Champ misses with a head kick.
Champ pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Champ throws a leg kick which misses Siekiera's front leg but catches the back leg as Siekiera tries to avoid it.
Champ plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
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!
Champ chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Champ rushes Siekiera and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Champ is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Siekiera is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Siekiera tries to pull guard but Champ won't allow it.
Champ tries to break the clinch but Siekiera is controlling the position.
Champ tries a knee to the head but Siekiera blocks it.
Champ is trying to break the clinch but Siekiera has him pressed against the cage.
Champ manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Siekiera trying to control but Champ is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Champ working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Siekiera.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siekiera postures up.
Siekiera missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Siekiera wants to stand but Champ is controlling his posture from full guard.
Champ manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Champ tries to control but Siekiera wriggling away.
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.
Siekiera wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Champ controls the position.
Siekiera rolls, trying to escape but Champ keeps control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Champ really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Siekiera.
Champ is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Siekiera won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Champ off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Steven Champ!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Manny Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chael Sonnen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manny Pacquiao has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Manny Pacquiao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chael Sonnen!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Summer Carpenter and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pacquiao tries to clinch up but Sonnen circles away and keeps his distance.
Pacquiao lands a with a good body shot.
Sonnen slips a jab and a cross from Pacquiao.
Sonnen looks for a takedown but Pacquiao sprawls well.
Sonnen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pacquiao's waist but Pacquiao gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sonnen off to one side.
Pacquiao throws the left hand but Sonnen avoids the punch easily.
Pacquiao just misses with a punch to the body.
Pacquiao tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sonnen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pacquiao misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sonnen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pacquiao counters with a crisp right hand that drops Sonnen! Pacquiao lets Sonnen back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Sonnen is rocked!
Pacquiao lands with a right and another and another! Sonnen is in big trouble! Pacquiao lands again and this time it's lights out for Sonnen! A quality knockout there for Pacquiao.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Manny Pacquiao!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hagas Duganson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Inglourious Basterd (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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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hagas Duganson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Inglourious Basterd!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Steve Erwin and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duganson shoots in for a double leg but Basterd sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Duganson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Basterd has Duganson up against the cage in a clinch.
Basterd tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Duganson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Basterd looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Duganson takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Hagas Duganson has been cut.
Duganson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Duganson blocks an elbow strike from Basterd.
Basterd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Basterd ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Duganson shoots in but Basterd avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hagas Duganson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Basterd fails with a takedown attempt.
Basterd lands a nice looking kick to the body. Duganson takes a step back to recover.
Basterd displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Duganson.
Duganson is breathing heavily.
Duganson closes the distance and clinches up with Basterd, looking for a takedown. Duganson pushes Basterd against the cage but Basterd circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Basterd closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Basterd slowing the pace effectively.
Basterd with a knee to the head.
Duganson looking for a takedown.
Basterd utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Duganson stops a takedown attempt from Basterd.
Basterd wants a takedown.
Basterd lands a knee to the head.
Duganson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Basterd unloads a knee to the mid-section. Duganson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Basterd landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Basterd unloads a knee to the mid-section.
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!
Basterd using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Basterd working Duganson over with knees to the body.
Basterd using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Duganson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Basterd is trying to trip Duganson. He has hold of a leg but Duganson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Basterd persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Basterd throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Duganson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Basterd keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Duganson's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Basterd postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Basterd lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Basterd gets to his feet - Duganson follows without any prompting.
Basterd throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Duganson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Basterd can pounce on him.
Basterd darts in and clinches Duganson up against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Basterd.
Duganson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Basterd.
Duganson blocks the elbow strike.
Duganson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Basterd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Basterd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duganson manages to avoid it.
Basterd pushes Duganson up against the cage in a clinch.
Duganson managing to block the knees to the body from Basterd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duganson tries to pull guard but Basterd won't allow it.
Basterd drags the fight down to the ground.
Basterd thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Basterd tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Duganson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Basterd works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Duganson stopping the sweep attempt from Basterd.
Basterd trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Basterd trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Basterd is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Duganson trying to control the position from guard on top but Basterd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Duganson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Basterd gets caught flat footed, as Duganson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Duganson prevents Basterd from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Basterd pushes a forearm under Duganson's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Duganson is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Inglourious Basterd!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between johnny apples (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Pearce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Charlie Pearce has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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19
180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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168 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, johnny apples!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Charlie Pearce!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Bruno Hogan and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pearce fails with a takedown attempt.
apples jabs Pearce right on the nose. Pearce blinks but takes it well.
apples closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Pearce closes the distance and clinches up with apples, looking for a takedown. Pearce pushes apples against the cage but apples circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
apples scores with a nice head shot.
apples moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
apples wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
apples scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pearce doesn't seem bothered though.
Pearce will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
johnny apples has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Pearce.
Pearce looks gassed!
Nice shot lands for apples.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
apples punishes Pearce's body with a nice straight punch.
apples connects with a body shot.
Nice body punch from apples.
Pearce has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Pearce takes a shot to the body in his stride.
apples lands with an uppercut that bounces Pearce off the cage and back into rage.
apples swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pearce.
Pearce is rocked!
apples cracks Pearce on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Pearce falls backwards against the cage. apples follows up with more strikes that drop Pearce to his knees. apples keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Pearce! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). johnny apples!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between JC Coat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TeIhinga TeUira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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250 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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22
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, JC Coat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, TeIhinga TeUira!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Damien Edna and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
TeUira tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Coat paws at him with a jab and circles away.
TeUira closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
TeUira breaks from the clinch.
No joy there for TeUira, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Coat shoots for a double leg takedown but TeUira sprawls well. He's pushed Coat's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
TeUira drops Coat with a beautiful combination! Coat stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - TeUira is looking for the KO!
Coat is rocked!
It looks like JC Coat has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
TeUira fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Coat square on the jaw! Damn, Coat is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). TeIhinga TeUira!
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