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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Russian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Hunkman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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300 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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290 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fedor Russian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Josh Hunkman!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Hugh Johnson and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Russian darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hunkman is defended easily by Russian.
No luck for Hunkman with that takedown attempt.
Russian lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It looks like Josh Hunkman has been cut.
Hunkman misses with a takedown attempt
and Russian counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fedor Russian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Hunkman.
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!
Russian scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Russian stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Russian wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice shot lands for Russian.
Hunkman is holding his hands too far apart here. Russian throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Hunkman is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fedor Russian!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Irving (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Micheal King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King has chosen X Gon' give it to ya as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The key to victory for James Irving has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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190 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Irving!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Micheal King!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Winston Howard and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Irving is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by King.
Irving throws a big shot that misses.
Irving throws out a powerful jab.
Irving lands with a straight right. King didn't see that one coming.
Nice straight punches there by Irving. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Irving.
It looks like Micheal King has been cut.
Irving jabbing away but nothing is landing.
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!
Irving throws a poor cross that misses
and King counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Irving's guard now.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Irving preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
King controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
King drops back looking for a leg! Irving is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Irving manages to kick King off! King jumps back into Irving's guard.
King throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King stands and steps away. Irving gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Irving moves into range and connects with a jab.
Irving lands a jab to King's midsection.
King looks gassed!
A jab from Irving misses.
King shoots in but Irving avoids the takedown attempt easily.
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!
King looks up at the clock. Bad move! Irving lands a right hand from hell, dropping King. Irving pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Irving!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gouki Sakuraba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gouki Sakuraba has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gouki Sakuraba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Travis Dixon!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Donatello Bradman and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakuraba cracks Dixon with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dixon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Some wild striking there from Sakuraba.
Sakuraba throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dixon.
Sakuraba misses with a double jab.
No joy there for Sakuraba, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sakuraba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dixon moves away.
Gouki Sakuraba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sakuraba lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dixon throws a hook to the side of Sakuraba's head but Sakuraba sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sakuraba throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dixon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sakuraba.
Sakuraba misses with a combination
and Dixon counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Sakuraba falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Travis Dixon!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ted Mosby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Gabriel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gabriel has chosen Get Out Of My Room as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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213 lbs
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225 lbs
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Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ted Mosby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Justin Gabriel!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mosby throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gabriel holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mosby is looking to break free of the clinch but Gabriel has double underhooks.
Mosby wants to get back to striking at distance but Gabriel won't allow it.
Gabriel works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mosby can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gabriel controls the pace.
Gabriel prevents Mosby from getting back to his feet.
Gabriel passes Mosby's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mosby pushes Gabriel off but Gabriel dives into side control.
Mosby wants to get back to his feet but Gabriel is dominant here and he's now got Mosby's back!
Gabriel is punishing Mosby with some ground and pound.
Gabriel biding his time, looking for the opening.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gabriel has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Mosby is in real trouble here. Gabriel gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Mosby is tapping out! Gabriel wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Justin Gabriel!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rakitash Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Apples (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Apples is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: You're Gonna Get Yours--Public Enemy. Rakitash Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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179 lbs
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Basic striking
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rakitash Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johnny Apples!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Winston Howard and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Apples to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Apples gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Apples avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein is looking for a triangle but Apples pushes his legs off easily.
Apples stands up and waves to Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein to follow him.
Apples gets a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apples stands up and waves to Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein to follow him.
Apples is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein's half guard.
Apples stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
A decent looking cross lands there for Apples.
Apples decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Apples gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Apples closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein did well to prevent Apples getting side control.
Apples stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Apples gets to his feet. Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apples changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Apples decides to stand back up.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein enables Apples to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Apples decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Apples throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Apples is in Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein's guard.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein working for a triangle but Apples defends it easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Apples decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein, up you get!
Apples cracks Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Apples scores with a jab. Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Apples throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein was covering up waiting for the punch and Apples finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Apples stands up from Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein's guard - Apples perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apples lands with a nice body punch.
Apples scores with a nice head shot.
A shot to the liver by Apples. Beautiful body shot.
Apples looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Apples decides to stand and escape the position.
Apples manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein on his heels. He'll look to pass Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein's guard now, I'm sure.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Apples doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Apples manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein is working an open guard so Apples takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Apples shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Apples showed some decent athleticism there.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein is looking for a sweep. Apples is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Apples gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Apples shoots in and gets a takedown into Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein's guard.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Apples gets to his feet - Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein follows without any prompting.
A right-left combo lands from Apples.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Apples drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Apples decides to stand back up.
Apples is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Apples throws a one two combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Apples dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Apples scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein is looking for a sweep. Apples is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein looking for submissions off his back.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Apples decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Apples lands with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Apples drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Apples must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Apples gets to his feet - Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein follows without any prompting.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Apples closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein did well to prevent Apples getting side control.
Apples prevents Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apples stands up from half guard.
Apples manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein on his heels. He'll look to pass Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein's guard now, I'm sure.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Johnny Apples has got the better of the ground game so far.
Apples decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein, up you get!
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein tries to sprawl but Apples drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein is looking to improve his position.
Apples stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein to get to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Apples decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Apples decides to return to a standing position.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein gets caught flat footed, as Apples shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apples stands up from Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein's guard - Apples perhaps looking for a knockout.
Left hook, right uppercut from Apples.
Apples gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Apples manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Apples cracks Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Apples gets a takedown into half guard.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein actively working from the bottom here.
Apples escapes and gets back to his feet.
Apples scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein in his tracks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein enables Apples to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein wants to sweep here but Apples controlling him for the moment.
Apples gets to his feet - Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein follows without any prompting.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein enables Apples to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Apples stands up and waves to Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein to follow him.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Apples gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein tries to improve position but can't.
Apples stands up and beckons Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein to his feet.
Apples throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein was covering up waiting for the punch and Apples finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apples got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Apples has managed to get both his arms back between Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein's legs - danger averted.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Apples gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Apples shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Apples pulls his head out easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Apples decides to stand up.
Apples gets a takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Apples showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Apples decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein looking for submissions off his back.
Apples stands up out of the half guard.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein closes this distance looking for a takedown but Apples circles away.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein gets caught flat footed, as Apples shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Apples stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Apples darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Apples pulls his head out easily.
Apples stands up out of the half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Apples shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apples decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein, up you get!
Apples cracks Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein with an open hand slap.
Johnny Apples seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Apples decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein actively working from the bottom here.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein wants to get back to full guard.
Apples stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein to get to his feet.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein swinging wildly here.
Apples drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Apples decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein, up you get!
Rakitash Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apples shoots in and bounces Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Apples stands and steps away. Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Apples decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein trying to get back to full guard but Apples takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Apples stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein shoots in but no luck this time.
Apples scores with a jab. Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein takes one to the side of the head.
Apples shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein's guard.
Apples gets to his feet. Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Horrible takedown by Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein or perhaps it was just good defense by Apples which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rakitash Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apples showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein.
Apples drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Apples stands up.
Johnny Apples seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Apples avoids a punch combination nicely.
Apples shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Apples was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Apples stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Apples darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein is looking for a sweep. Apples is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Apples decides to return to a standing position.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein fails with a takedown attempt.
Apples shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Apples decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Rakitash Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnny Apples is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Apples comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Apples 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 John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Apples!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Josh Wilkes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dravik Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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170 lbs
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18
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Josh Wilkes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dravik Stone!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Skip Squint and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stone closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wilkes did well to prevent Stone getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stone is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wilkes sees it coming and defends easily.
Wilkes wants to control but Stone is keeping busy.
Stone looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Wilkes tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Stone is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wilkes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stone.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilkes is trying to maintain the position but Stone is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone seems to be looking for submissions.
Stone is working for a submission of some sort.
Wilkes is trying to maintain the position but Stone is very close to passing his half guard.
Wilkes is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Stone is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Stone seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Wilkes is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dravik Stone!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Helio Jardim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bronislav Lukas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lukas has chosen Van Halen- Unchained as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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285 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Helio Jardim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bronislav Lukas !
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Winston Howard and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Lukas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
It looks like Helio Jardim has been cut.
Lukas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jardim closes the distance and clinches.
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!
Jardim misses with a body punch.
Lukas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jardim can't find room to land a body shot as Lukas controls the action.
Jardim managing to block the knees to the body from Lukas .
Lukas prevents a body shot from Jardim.
Lukas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lukas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lukas prevents a body shot from Jardim.
Jardim blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lukas throws a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jardim.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jardim.
It looks like Bronislav Lukas has been cut.
Jardim lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lukas is pressed up against the cage. Jardim has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lukas down to the mat. Lukas avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jardim gets tackled into the cage by Lukas . Lukas maintains the clinch.
Lukas prevents a body shot from Jardim.
Jardim misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Lukas fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jardim.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lukas has a couple of punches blocked by Jardim.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jardim lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jardim.
Lukas tries a body shot but Jardim blocks it.
Jardim misses with a punch to the body.
Jardim lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jardim working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jardim tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jardim lands a body shot in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lukas has a couple of punches blocked by Jardim.
Lukas has a couple of punches blocked by Jardim.
Jardim misses with some punches.
Lukas misses with some punches.
Jardim goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lukas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jardim can't find room to land a body shot as Lukas controls the action.
Jardim throws a punch but it's blocked by Lukas .
Jardim throws a punch but it's blocked by Lukas .
Jardim lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lukas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jardim works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lukas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jardim looking to sit in guard and control but Lukas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jardim is controlling Lukas 's posture.
Jardim wants to get back to his feet but Lukas is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jardim manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Lukas takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Jardim looking to control but Lukas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lukas tries to hold on but Jardim pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jardim breaks from Lukas 's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Jardim landing strikes from the mount and Lukas is in trouble!
That has opened up Bronislav Lukas 's cut even more.
Lukas tries to lock up and control but Jardim gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lukas tries to reverse the position but Jardim maintains control.
Jardim landing strikes from the mount.
Lukas is rocked!
Bronislav Lukas '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 Bronislav Lukas 's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Helio Jardim!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robert York (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Primo Self (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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177 lbs
7 - 2 - 1 |
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180 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Robert York!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Primo Self!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Damien Edna and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Self swings and misses with a hook to the body.
York wants to clinch up but Self keeps it at a distance.
Self shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
York gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Self.
It looks like Robert York has been cut.
Self throws a hook but York blocks it.
Self dodges the punch combination from York.
Self tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but York paws at him with a jab and circles away.
York throws a looping overhand right but Self ducks down to avoid it.
Self looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
York misses with a body kick.
Self dodges the punch combination from York.
York avoids a punch combination nicely.
Self misses with a jab, cross combination.
York lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
York ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
York misses with an uppercut. Self saw that one coming.
Self throws a body punch but York moves out of range.
Self ducks under a wild hook from York.
York tries to bum rush Self with a series of wild strikes but Self uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
York connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
York avoids a punch combination nicely.
Self moves out of range of the body kick.
York misses with a wild combination.
Self throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Self swats away the attempt to clinch by York.
Sloppy strikes from Self. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Self looking to land some kicks to the body here.
York fails with an attempt to clinch.
Self needs to keep his hands up - York had a free shot at his head there.
York throws a body kick that misses.
Self looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
York walks into a jab.
York scores with a crisp jab that stopped Self in his tracks.
York lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Self lands a jab to York's midsection.
Robert York seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
York throws a head kick that misses.
Self throws a right hand that York ducks under and follows up with a left that York also avoids with ease.
York pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Self back to the cage. York follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
York misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Self lands a straight punch to the body, keeping York at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Self tries to land a leg kick but York saw it coming and moves away.
Self scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The fight stays on the outside here - Self looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
York cracks Self with an open hand slap.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Self!
Self lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
York tries to bum rush Self with a series of wild strikes but Self uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Self moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
York misses with the combination.
York walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
York scores with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Self misses with a wild combination.
Self takes a swing at York's ribcage but misses.
Self scores with a nice right hand.
Robert York's cut is getting worse.
York throws an off balance right hand
and Self counters with an outside leg kick.
Self swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Self is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Self misses with a series of wild punches.
Self stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from York.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Self throws a lazy right hand but York sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
York jabs Self right on the nose. Self blinks but takes it well.
York connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Self's hands.
Self has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Primo Self dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robert York'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.
York slips a straight right by Self.
York avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
York tries to clinch up but Self circles away and keeps his distance.
Self throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
York rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Self moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Self takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Self avoids the head kick by York.
Nice uppercut lands for Self. That snapped York's head back.
Robert York is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Self displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Self will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Self shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
York misses with an uppercut. Self saw that one coming.
Primo Self seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Self on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
York throws a left and a right that both miss
and Self counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps York thinking.
York throws a lazy right hand but Self sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
York tests Self's chin there with a solid looking shot.
York throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Self counter with a right hand.
York throws a shot from downtown. Self moves away and avoids it.
Self throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Self looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A decent looking cross lands there for Self.
York gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Self.
Self swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
York misses with a looping left.
York rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Self moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Self throws a body punch but York moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Self.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Self throws a right hand that York ducks under and follows up with a left that York also avoids with ease.
York is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
York has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A jab from York misses.
York wants to clinch.
York throws a sloppy head kick and Self moves out of range easily.
Self moves out of range of the body kick.
York throws a lazy uppercut
and Self cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Robert York's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
York slips under a jab from Self.
York looks to land a combination but Self avoids it well.
York throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Self stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
York swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab lands there for Self.
Self throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
York misses with an uppercut.
York throws a right and a left that both miss.
Self misses with a body punch
and York counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Self thinking.
York connects with a right hand. Self shakes it off.
Self throws a right and a left that both miss.
Self tests York's chin there with a solid looking shot.
York tries to clinch there but Self circles away.
Self tries a head kick but it misses.
York swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Self takes a swing at York's ribcage but misses.
York clinches up with Self and pushes him back against the cage.
York just leaning against Self, taking a breather.
York working Self over with knees to the body.
Self pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
York keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Self moves into range and clinches up with York.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Self throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yorks head.
Self wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Self wants to get back to striking at distance but York won't allow it.
York tries to throw a body punch but Self avoids it by throwing York back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Primo Self showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Robert York's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Self misses with a hook.
York tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Self paws at him with a jab and circles away.
York will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Self thuds a left hand into York's body.
York lands a nice shot to the body.
York is looking to clinch.
Self misses with a looping right.
York displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Self throws out the jab.
York throws a big shot that misses.
Self fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but York is out of range.
York throws a hook but Self avoids it easily.
Self ducks under a wild hook from York.
York misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
York misses with a wild combination.
York with a hook.
York misses with a wild combination.
York scores with a decent looking hook.
Self rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but York moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Self misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
York throws a head kick but Self moves out of range.
York walks into a left hand.
Self misses with a jab, cross combination.
Self walks into a straight right hand from York.
York showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Self.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
York with a hook.
A nice combination there by York.
York fails to land with a series of punches.
Self throws a combination but it was largely blocked by York.
A big left from York misses.
York looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
York throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Self shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Self checks a leg kick.
York missing with a left hand there. Self was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
York blocks a low kick nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
York waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Self.
York misses with a wild combination.
Self throws a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fight stays on the outside here - York looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
York misses with a head kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Self as he connects with a hook.
Self connects with a body shot.
York takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
York tests Self's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Primo Self is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
York pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Self throws a sloppy head kick and York moves out of range easily.
York takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
York is looking to clinch.
Robert York has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Self 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 York has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from York and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Self throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Self lands a glancing blow to the side of York's head.
York swats away the attempt to clinch by Self.
Self misses with the combination.
Self scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Self misses with a leg kick.
Self throws a combination that misses
and York connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Primo Self.
Well Self 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Primo Self!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Van Gogh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darius Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Gogh comes to the cage accompanied by Carl Orff - O Fortuna. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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224 lbs
8 - 2 - 1 |
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205 lbs
15 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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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 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Vincent Van Gogh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Darius Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Winston Howard and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thomas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Van Gogh's head.
A left and a right from Thomas both land. Nice combination.
Van Gogh misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Thomas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Van Gogh slips a jab and a cross from Thomas.
Thomas cracks Van Gogh with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thomas lands with a good body shot.
Thomas looks to land a right hand but Van Gogh moved out of range.
Van Gogh clinches up with Thomas and pushes him back against the cage.
Thomas is trying to break free.
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!
Thomas is trying to push Van Gogh away but Van Gogh has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Thomas working hard to break the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Van Gogh throws an elbow but misses.
Van Gogh tries to land knees in the clinch but Thomas avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas tries to break free but Van Gogh pushes him back against the cage.
Thomas is trying to break the clinch but Van Gogh is controlling him.
Van Gogh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Gogh throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thomas avoiding damage as Van Gogh throws knees to the body.
Thomas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Thomas looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Thomas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
With the fighters up against the cage, Van Gogh throws an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Thomas's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Thomas avoiding damage as Van Gogh throws knees to the body.
Thomas's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Thomas avoids the elbow strike from Van Gogh, against the cage.
Thomas wants to break free but Van Gogh has control.
Van Gogh lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Darius Thomas has been cut.
Van Gogh lands a hook that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Thomas avoids the elbow strike from Van Gogh, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Gogh lands a nice elbow.
Van Gogh misses with a punch to the body.
Thomas blocks an elbow strike from Van Gogh.
Van Gogh comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Thomas avoids the elbow strike from Van Gogh, against the cage.
Thomas tries to break free but Van Gogh pushes him back against the cage.
Thomas wants to break free but Van Gogh has control.
Van Gogh keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thomas's efforts to push away.
Thomas tries to break the clinch but Van Gogh is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Gogh tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Van Gogh throws an elbow that misses.
Thomas misses with an elbow strike.
Van Gogh keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thomas's efforts to push away.
Van Gogh struggles to land a body shot inside as Thomas controls his hands.
The referee is keeping an eye on Thomas - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Thomas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomas avoids the elbow strike from Van Gogh, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Thomas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darius Thomas's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Van Gogh takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thomas lands a two punch combo.
Thomas looks to land a left hand but Van Gogh moved out of range nicely.
Thomas checks the leg kick nicely there.
A jab from Van Gogh misses.
Van Gogh gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Van Gogh finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Van Gogh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thomas.
Van Gogh takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A combination from Thomas does no damage.
Thomas has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Thomas missing with a left hand there. Van Gogh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thomas sizes up Van Gogh with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Darius Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Gogh misses with a body shot.
Thomas scores with a sloppy right hand. Van Gogh should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Thomas.
Van Gogh is rocked!
Thomas blocks a jab.
Van Gogh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thomas lands with an overhand left.
Oh Van Gogh is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thomas pounces like a tiger and cracks Van Gogh with a vicious hook! Van Gogh is down but not out! Thomas follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Darius Thomas!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tokugawa Kazunari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angus Troyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kazunari comes into the arena with The Seeker blaring out of the sound system. Troyer has chosen Yankee Rose as his entrance music. Tokugawa Kazunari is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tokugawa Kazunari!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Angus Troyer!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Summer Carpenter and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Troyer doesn't manage to clinch there - Kazunari circles away.
Kazunari tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Troyer was well out of range. Poor timing from Kazunari.
Kazunari fails with a takedown attempt.
Troyer throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kazunari cracks Troyer with a good jab.
Kazunari waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Troyer.
Kazunari lands with a nice body punch.
Troyer looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kazunari looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Troyer has picked Kazunari up and slammed him! Kazunari can't keep hold of the triangle and Troyer manages to pass to side control!
Troyer scoring with punches and elbows.
Troyer cracks Kazunari with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Troyer looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kazunari is avoiding damage well.
Kazunari gets back to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Troyer connects with a nice short shot to Kazunari's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kazunari has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Troyer is working away from the top position though.
Troyer wants to free his trapped foot but Kazunari is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Troyer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kazunari does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kazunari blocking the ground and pound attempt from Troyer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Troyer is looking to take a break and control but Kazunari is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kazunari trying to hold on to Troyer's head to control him but Troyer postures up.
Kazunari manages to get to full guard.
Troyer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kazunari swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Troyer throwing strikes from guard but Kazunari blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazunari is trying to hold Troyer in close to prevent damage but Troyer has managed to pass into half guard.
Troyer is looking to take a break and control but Kazunari is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kazunari is trying to maintain the position but Troyer is very close to passing his half guard.
Troyer is nestled in close to Kazunari, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Troyer is nestled in close to Kazunari, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Troyer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Troyer performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Troyer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Troyer scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Troyer working over Kazunari with some ground and pound. Kazunari looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kazunari trying to control here.
Kazunari is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Troyer pulls his head out easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Troyer moves into full mount! Kazunari won't be happy about that!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angus Troyer dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kazunari throws a leg kick which misses Troyer's front leg but catches the back leg as Troyer tries to avoid it.
Troyer moves into range and clinches up with Kazunari.
Kazunari wants to stall.
Kazunari gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Troyer wants to sweep but no luck.
Troyer is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Troyer manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Troyer landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazunari is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Troyer content just to control the position here.
Kazunari is looking to improve his position but Troyer isn't that keen on the idea.
Troyer punishing his opponent with strikes.
Kazunari really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Troyer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kazunari keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kazunari swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Kazunari can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Troyer with shots to the head and body - Kazunari looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kazunari is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Troyer controlling the position easily from mount.
Oh Kazunari is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Troyer putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Troyer unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Kazunari wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Troyer celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Angus Troyer!
Angus Troyer is the new bantamweight champion!
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