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AXF 90 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hank Reardon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Wood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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210 lbs
13 - 14 - 0 |
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195 cm
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217 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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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
13 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hank Reardon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jeff Wood!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Steve Erwin and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reardon throws a right hand that misses
and Wood counters with a leg kick.
Reardon thows a body shot but no joy.
Wood lands a left and a right that send Reardon crashing to the mat, dazed. Wood thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Hank Reardon has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wood sends Reardon crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Wood is motioning to the referee to let Reardon up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Reardon is rocked!
Reardon blocks a head kick by Wood.
Oh Reardon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wood takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Reardon seems to have got his legs back now.
It looks like Jeff Wood has been cut.
A punch combination from Wood misses.
Wood shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Reardon pinned against the cage. Reardon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Reardon drops Wood with a left right combo! Reardon follows him down to the ground into side control.
Wood is rocked!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Reardon misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Wood defending against the ground and pound.
Sloppy strikes there by Reardon.
Reardon misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wood can do anything to dispel that myth.
Reardon working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reardon throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Check out the look on Reardon's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Wood parries the strikes from Reardon easily there. Reardon is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Wood to escape.
Wood tries to bench press Reardon off him but Reardon keeps the position.
Reardon working the head with strikes.
Reardon throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Wood taking punishment in the form of punches.
Reardon tries to move to mount but Wood blocks the move with his legs.
Wood tries to escape but Reardon is in control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reardon is putting a hurting on Wood here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reardon throws a strike aimed at the side of Wood's head but Wood avoids it well.
Reardon throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
You can see the frustration on Wood's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Reardon looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Wood is avoiding damage well.
Wood is trying to buck Reardon off.
Reardon postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Reardon trying to control the position but Wood is working away.
Reardon has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reardon misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Reardon working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Reardon working the ground and pound but Wood is defending the strikes.
Reardon works to advance to full mount. Wood defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Reardon throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Wood because Reardon loaded up on that one.
Reardon landing punches.
Reardon working Wood over with strikes here.
Reardon punching from mount but Wood doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reardon with a couple of short strikes.
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!
Reardon looking to control but Wood is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Reardon punishing his opponent with strikes.
Reardon looking to control but Wood is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wood holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Reardon tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Reardon looking to ground and pound but Wood is blocking nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Reardon throwing strikes here but Wood is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Wood is squirming around, avoiding Reardon's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hank Reardon dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Good work by Reardon as he checks the leg kick.
Reardon shoots in and drives through. Wood sprawls well.
Reardon dives in and scores a takedown into Wood's guard.
Wood avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Reardon stops Wood from standing up.
Reardon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Reardon is working Wood over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Reardon advances to half guard.
Reardon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wood is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Reardon scores with a couple of nice shots.
Reardon looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reardon working Wood over with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood blocking the ground and pound attempt from Reardon.
Reardon is pressing down on Wood's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wood is holding on for now.
Wood regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Reardon.
Wood preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Reardon scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wood working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Reardon.
Reardon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wood is keeping the position for now.
Reardon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reardon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wood utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wood keeping moving, preventing Reardon from controlling successfully.
Reardon stops Wood from standing up.
Wood avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Reardon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Reardon is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reardon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Reardon's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Reardon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Reardon cracks Wood with a solid left hand.
Reardon scoring with punches to the head and body.
Reardon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Reardon keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wood's head.
Reardon pushing down on Wood's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wood is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reardon is trying to control. Wood wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Reardon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wood really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Reardon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Reardon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reardon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Reardon passes to full mount!
Wood holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Reardon tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Reardon thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Wood is trying to escape the mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Poor strikes thrown by Reardon there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hank Reardon dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Wood swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wood misses with a jab, cross combination.
Reardon shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Reardon showed some decent athleticism there.
Ground and pound from Reardon.
Reardon working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reardon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wood avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Reardon.
Reardon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Reardon working Wood over with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reardon stops Wood from getting back to his feet.
Wood takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reardon trying to control from half guard but Wood is working away.
Wood keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wood is refusing to be controlled, as Reardon sits in half guard.
Reardon throwing shots but Wood is blocking nicely.
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. Reardon connects with a nice short shot to Wood's temple.
Reardon trying to control from half guard but Wood is working away.
Reardon passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Wood!
BOOM! Reardon connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reardon sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Reardon wants to control the pace but Wood is squirming around nicely.
Wood takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Wood is still in real trouble! Can Reardon finish him?
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!
Reardon misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Wood seems to have recovered his senses.
Wood avoids a series of strikes thrown by Reardon.
Reardon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wood can do to turn this around?
Reardon misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Reardon is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Wood can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reardon punching from mount but Wood doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Wood is in a horrible position here. Reardon smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That has opened up Jeff Wood's cut even more.
A big strike lands for Reardon! That's really hurt Wood and he's turned his back - Reardon keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Reardon jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hank Reardon!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nicandro Aloisio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mahut Uno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nicandro Aloisio has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
220 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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202 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick |
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ADCC Champion
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Good gas tank |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nicandro Aloisio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mahut Uno!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, John Mangel and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uno staying out of range there.
Uno scores with a jab to the jaw.
Uno throws a shot to the body.
Uno closes the distance and clinches.
Uno lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aloisio backwards.
Uno lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Nicandro Aloisio has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uno has the Thai plumb, controlling the head nicely. He loads up with a big knee to the head and Aloisio goes down! Uno pounces into side control - this one could be over soon!
Aloisio is rocked!
Aloisio is breathing heavily.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Uno is trying to get an arm triangle but Aloisio is defending well.
Oh Aloisio is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Uno looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Aloisio is avoiding damage well.
Uno is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Aloisio has escaped the position, nice work there.
Aloisio seems to have got his legs back now.
Aloisio tries to escape but Uno is in control.
Uno creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Uno is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Aloisio's shoulder. That is not cool.
Uno is looking to take a break and control but Aloisio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Uno working the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uno tries for a kimura but Aloisio is defending well.
Uno moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Uno tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Aloisio is trying to get back to his feet.
Uno has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aloisio stops Uno from passing to mount.
Uno is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Aloisio has escaped the position, nice work there.
Uno staying calm.
Uno wants to control but Aloisio is keeping him busy.
Uno thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aloisio tries to escape but Uno is in control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uno working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Uno has hold of Aloisio's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Aloisio seems comfortable defending it but Uno has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Aloisio is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Aloisio is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Uno couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mahut Uno!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Penl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Twister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jason Penl had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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209 lbs
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210 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Penl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tony Twister!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Skip Squint and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penl closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Twister to the mat! Twister manages to get full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Penl missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Penl tries to free his leg and advance position but Twister is retaining full guard.
Penl has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Twister is proving hard to escape from.
Twister working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Penl.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Twister has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Penl can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Penl throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Penl drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Twister dives on top into guard.
Penl looking to hit a scissor sweep but Twister is one step ahead there.
Twister trying to control but Penl is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penl looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Penl keeping full guard, as Twister tries to pass.
Twister prevents Penl from getting back to his feet.
Twister trying to control the position from guard on top but Penl is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Twister trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Penl wants to stand up but Twister is controlling him.
Twister throws a big right hand that misses.
Penl is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Twister seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Penl preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Twister working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Twister trying to control the position from guard on top but Penl is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Twister lands an overhand right.
Penl keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Penl misses with a double jab
enabling Twister to counter with a crisp jab.
Penl throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Twister.
Penl has taken the fight to the clinch.
Penl breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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!
Twister shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Penl as he jumps to the side.
Penl goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Penl. No joy for Twister on that attempt.
Penl looks to land a right hand but Twister moved out of range.
Twister scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Twister tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Penl swivels and escapes.
Jason Penl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Twister.
Twister feints and as Penl raises his hands in defense, Twister changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penl looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Twister passes into half guard.
Penl is trying to stand back up but Twister is controlling him
Penl tries to roll over but Twister keeps him under control.
Penl is working hard here to advance position.
Twister missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penl makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Penl fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Twister, pushing him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Penl's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Twister misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Penl closes the distance and pushes Twister back into the cage.
Penl can't break the clinch.
Penl breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Twister throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Penl clinches with his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Twister fails to pull guard.
Penl breaks the clinch.
Penl bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Penl tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Penl dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Twister tries for a takedown but Penl sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Twister misses with a takedown
and Penl counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jason Penl is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Penl throws a right and a left that Twister avoids nicely.
Penl rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Twister moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice sprawl there from Penl as Twister shoots in.
Jason Penl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Twister.
Twister throws out a powerful jab.
Penl swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Twister counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jason Penl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Twister with that takedown attempt.
Penl looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Twister is looking for a triangle but Penl pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penl wants to control from the top but Twister keeps moving.
Penl in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Twister is looking for a triangle but Penl pushes his legs off easily.
Penl is looking to stand up but Twister won't let him.
Penl advances position into side control!
Penl is trying to get an arm triangle but Twister is defending well.
Penl trying to control the position but Twister is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Twister manages to work his way to half guard, despite Penl's best efforts.
Twister looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Penl stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Penl just misses with a punch to the body.
Penl rushes Twister and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Penl pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Twister throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penl throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Penl slaps away a takedown attempt from Twister, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Penl darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Twister slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Twister has his foot on Penl's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Penl works his way back into a safe position though.
Penl throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jason Penl overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Twister trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penl looking to pass the guard.
Penl drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Twister dives on top into guard.
Penl trying to control the position.
Twister working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Penl is looking to stand up but Twister isn't so interested in that idea.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Twister tries to free his leg and advance position but Penl is retaining full guard.
Penl is trying to keep Twister in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Penl dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Twister staying out of range there.
Penl moves into the clinch.
Twister tries to pull guard but Penl holds him up against the cage and eventually Twister drops back down to his feet.
Penl's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Twister shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Penl misses with a body punch
and Twister counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Twister misses with a takedown attempt - Penl sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jason Penl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Twister.
Twister will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Penl closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Twister did well to prevent Penl getting side control.
Penl seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penl is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Twister is looking to improve his position.
Penl is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Twister is looking to control Penl's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Twister avoid being mounted?
Twister looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penl is working for a submission of some sort.
Penl is keen to just control but Twister is a slippery customer.
Twister blocking the ground and pound attempt from Penl.
Penl is looking to take a break and control but Twister is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Twister regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Penl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Twister wants to sweep but no luck.
Twister keeping moving, preventing Penl from controlling successfully.
Twister is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Twister not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Penl throwing strikes but missing.
Penl has gone for a leg lock! Twister slips out almost immediately though and dives into Penl's guard.
Twister wants to pass the guard but Penl is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Twister passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Twister tries to move to mount but Penl blocks the move with his legs.
Penl gets back to half guard.
Penl is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Penl makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
No joy there for Penl, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Twister fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tony Twister has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Twister swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Penl showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Penl 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Penl!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Alivero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Suzuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Alivero might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to One Winged Angel - Nobuo Uematsu. Suzuki is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Codename 47. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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190 lbs
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194 lbs
15 - 10 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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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
7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Antonio Alivero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Thiago Suzuki!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Skip Squint and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suzuki misses with a body kick.
Suzuki staying out of range there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Alivero throws a series of punches but Suzuki avoids them all with ease.
Nice uppercut lands for Suzuki. That snapped Alivero's head back.
Suzuki walks into a stiff left hand from Alivero.
Suzuki fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Suzuki listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Suzuki is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Alivero's half guard.
Suzuki not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Suzuki not doing much here.
Alivero is looking for a sweep. Suzuki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alivero is working hard here to advance position.
Suzuki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suzuki slips a nice elbow through Alivero's hands, connecting with Alivero's forehead.
Alivero wants to get back to full guard.
Suzuki lands strikes from half guard.
Suzuki looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Alivero with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Suzuki seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Suzuki thows a huge punch but Alivero dodges it nicely.
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. Suzuki connects with a nice short shot to Alivero's temple.
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. Suzuki connects with a nice short shot to Alivero's temple.
Suzuki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Alivero defending well though.
Suzuki slows the pace down in 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!
Alivero moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Suzuki seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Alivero looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alivero is on top in guard.
Suzuki wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Suzuki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Suzuki looking for a sweep. Not yet Suzuki, not yet.
Alivero wants to pass the guard but Suzuki is keeping the position.
Alivero makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Suzuki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Alivero gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Alivero postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Aliverois looking to pass into half guard but Suzuki pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Suzuki is in guard.
Suzuki wants to control from the top but Alivero keeps moving.
Suzuki landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki throws a big right hand that misses.
Alivero utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Alivero trying to keep a closed guard but Suzuki is proving a slippery customer.
Suzuki trying to control the position from guard on top but Alivero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Suzuki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alivero wants to stand and escape but Suzuki is having none of it.
Suzuki connects with a couple of short punches.
Suzuki trying to control the position from guard on top but Alivero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alivero trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Suzuki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Suzuki cracks Alivero with a solid left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Suzuki throwing strikes but missing.
Suzuki won't allow Alivero to sweep him here.
Suzuki is pushing down on Alivero's leg trying to pass to half guard. Alivero is fighting to maintain full guard but Suzuki has managed to sneak the leg through.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alivero is not content to let Suzuki control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Alivero manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Suzuki with a flurry of punches that miss.
Alivero keeping moving, preventing Suzuki from controlling successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Suzuki with a flurry of punches that miss.
Suzuki throws a big elbow that misses.
Suzuki postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Suzuki dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Suzuki lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Suzuki takes a jab right on the kisser.
Alivero closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Suzuki misses with a body shot.
Alivero misses with an uppercut. Suzuki saw that one coming.
Suzuki jabs Alivero to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Suzuki scores with a decent looking hook.
Suzuki clinches up against the cage.
Alivero misses with a hook from the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short right from Suzuki.
Suzuki lands an elbow that stopped Alivero in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Antonio Alivero has been cut.
Alivero being controlled against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alivero scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Alivero has a couple of punches blocked by Suzuki.
Suzuki misses with a body punch.
Alivero misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alivero misses with the head strike.
Alivero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Suzuki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Suzuki breaks the clinch.
Suzuki misses with a body shot.
Alivero scores with a body shot.
Suzuki misses with a head kick.
Suzuki swings away with a body shot that misses
and Alivero counters with a nice uppercut.
Suzuki tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Alivero is able to avoid easily.
Suzuki throws the left hand but Alivero avoids the punch easily.
Suzuki slips under a jab.
Alivero misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from Alivero.
Alivero misses with a body shot
and Suzuki counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Suzuki.
Alivero using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Suzuki has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Suzuki displaying some good clinch control by pressing Alivero up against the cage.
Suzuki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alivero backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alivero misses with a punch to the body.
Alivero misses with a knee strike.
A right hand to the body from Alivero.
Alivero tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Alivero makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Suzuki avoiding damage.
Knees to the body from Alivero.
Alivero blocks a body shot from Suzuki.
Alivero avoiding damage as Suzuki throws knees to the body.
Alivero lands a left hand.
Suzuki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Alivero tries a body shot but Suzuki blocks it.
Alivero tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alivero lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Suzuki backwards.
Suzuki will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Alivero up against the cage.
Alivero misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki blocks a body shot from Alivero.
Alivero is fighting off a takedown attempt but Suzuki is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Alivero to the mat. Alivero regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Alivero is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Suzuki with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alivero manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Suzuki manages to get himself to full guard.
Alivero missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Suzuki wants to sweep but no luck.
Suzuki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Alivero landing with the ground and pound.
Suzuki pulls Alivero in to control the position.
Suzuki lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Alivero!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alivero is trying desperately to improve position.
Suzuki looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Suzuki cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Suzuki prevents Alivero from getting the reversal.
Suzuki jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Alivero manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Alivero is trying to control Suzuki's posture but Suzuki avoids it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Suzuki landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Thiago Suzuki will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Antonio Alivero's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Suzuki looks for the body kick but Alivero saw that one coming.
Suzuki fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Alivero checks it well.
Nice defenses there by Suzuki.
Thiago Suzuki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Suzuki.
Check out the look on Suzuki's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Suzuki is putting a hurting on Alivero here, landing some big shots from side control.
Alivero takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Alivero takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Alivero gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Alivero tries to get to full guard but Suzuki has control of the leg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alivero is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Suzuki scores with a couple of nice shots.
Suzuki working over Alivero with some ground and pound. Alivero looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Suzuki trying to mount his opponent but Alivero defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suzuki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Suzuki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Suzuki prevents Alivero from improving his position.
Suzuki is keen to just control but Alivero is a slippery customer.
Suzuki working the head and body with strikes.
Suzuki is thwarting Alivero's attempts to control the position.
Alivero works his way to full guard. Good work.
Alivero keeping moving, preventing Suzuki from controlling successfully.
Thiago Suzuki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Suzuki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alivero is trying to keep Suzuki in close.
Suzuki throwing strikes from guard but Alivero blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alivero keeping moving, preventing Suzuki from controlling successfully.
Alivero wants to sweep but no luck.
Suzuki throws a big right hand that misses.
Suzuki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Suzuki makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alivero controlling the position.
Suzuki passes Alivero's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Suzuki content to control rather than advance.
Alivero tries to roll over but Suzuki keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki seems to be working for a kimura but Alivero defends the submission attempt.
Suzuki missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Suzuki is trying to control the action in half guard but Alivero is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Suzuki drops an elbow to the side of Alivero's head.
Antonio Alivero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alivero is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Suzuki scores with a couple of nice shots.
Alivero has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Suzuki is working away from the top position though.
Suzuki is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Alivero regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Suzuki.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Suzuki throwing strikes but missing.
Suzuki won't allow Alivero to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Suzuki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Alivero manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Suzuki manages to get himself to full guard.
Suzuki wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alivero throwing strikes from guard but Suzuki blocks nicely.
Suzuki is trying to control the position but Alivero postures up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Suzuki can't keep his opponent in guard - Alivero advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Alivero sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Suzuki defending well though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thiago Suzuki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Suzuki winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thiago Suzuki!
A relieved looking Thiago Suzuki thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Larry Glover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mogul Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Larry Glover could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mogul Khan's chin.
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29
143 lbs
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135 lbs
14 - 11 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Larry Glover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Mogul Khan!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Donatello Bradman and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glover scores with a takedown into Khan's guard.
Glover looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khan managing to control the position.
Khan keeping moving, preventing Glover from controlling successfully.
Glover working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Khan is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khan looking to pass the guard.
Glover looking to control.
Glover utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Glover is trying to control the position but Khan postures up.
Khan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Glover throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Glover keeping moving, preventing Khan from controlling successfully.
Glover is trying to control the position but Khan postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan trying to control but Glover is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Glover tries for a takedown but Khan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Glover misses with a takedown attempt
and Khan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Glover trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Khan wants to control from the top but Glover keeps moving.
Khan stands up over Glover, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Khan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Khan wants to control from the top but Glover keeps moving.
Khan tries to free his leg and advance position but Glover is retaining full guard.
Khan trying to control the position from guard on top but Glover is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Khan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Glover striking from his own guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Glover trying to keep a closed guard but Khan is proving a slippery customer.
Khan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glover lands a decent punch to the body there.
Khan wants to control from the top but Glover keeps moving.
Glover looking to control.
Khan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
It looks like Khan might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Mogul Khan has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Glover shoots for a takedown but Khan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Larry Glover. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Glover shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Khan counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Glover!
Khan looking to control but Glover is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Glover is trying desperately to improve position.
Khan content just to control the position here.
Khan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glover is wriggling around trying to escape.
Glover prevents Khan from taking his back.
Khan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Khan is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Glover has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Glover tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Glover is working hard here to advance position.
Khan is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Glover is surviving well by controlling Khan's body position as best he can.
Khan working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glover is desperately trying to improve his position but Khan has a good base and remains in mount.
Glover is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Khan locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Glover is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mogul Khan!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Knarles Grunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Kirshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Grunt might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to BLUNT- The Iron Maiden. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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170 lbs
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27
166 lbs
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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
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Knarles Grunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thomas Kirshaw!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Winston Howard and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grunt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Grunt throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kirshaw counters with a nice kick to the body.
Kirshaw lands a glancing blow to the side of Grunt's head.
Kirshaw misses with a looping left.
Grunt lands with a good body shot.
Grunt dives in and grabs Kirshaw's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kirshaw pushes down on Grunt's head and hops out.
Grunt on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Grunt avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Thomas Kirshaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grunt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grunt shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kirshaw as he avoids it easily.
Kirshaw throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kirshaw connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A cross from Kirshaw lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grunt throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kirshaw's waist but Kirshaw gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Grunt off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Knarles Grunt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kirshaw thows a body shot but no joy.
Grunt misses with a straight right.
Grunt misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirshaw lands a lovely overhand right.
Grunt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Grunt takes a swing at Kirshaw's ribcage but misses.
Grunt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kirshaw to score with a decent uppercut.
Grunt scores with a nice right hand.
Grunt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Grunt there as he acknowledges the shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kirshaw.
Thomas Kirshaw is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grunt is breathing heavily.
Kirshaw with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kirshaw thuds a left hand into Grunt's body.
Kirshaw throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grunt.
Kirshaw defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Grunt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kirshaw connects with a jab.
Grunt takes one on the button.
Kirshaw throws a series of punches but Grunt avoids them all with ease.
Grunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Kirshaw is just out of range.
Kirshaw lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grunt looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Grunt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kirshaw lands a really nice looking cross but Grunt seems unphased.
Kirshaw throws a leg kick which misses Grunt's front leg but catches the back leg as Grunt tries to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Kirshaw.
Kirshaw cracks the inside of Grunt's front leg.
Kirshaw throws a nice head kick!
Kirshaw connects with an inside leg kick.
Kirshaw with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Grunt is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Grunt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kirshaw.
Kirshaw throws a push kick but Grunt slaps the foot to one side.
Grunt looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kirshaw misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grunt takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kirshaw misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grunt shoots in for a takedown but Kirshaw shows good takedown defense.
Grunt thows a body shot but no joy.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Grunt. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Kirshaw connects with a solid leg kick.
Kirshaw throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Danga de danga de dang - Kirshaw scores with a four punch combination!
Grunt throws a lazy right hand but Kirshaw sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kirshaw lands a leg kick that knocks Grunt off balance momentarily.
Kirshaw throws the left hand but Grunt avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Kirshaw misses.
Kirshaw fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grunt manages to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Kirshaw.
Donk. Grunt catches Kirshaw right on the button with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Kirshaw does it's job there.
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!
Nice jab there from Kirshaw.
Kirshaw lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Grunt at a distance.
Grunt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kirshaw catches Grunt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Grunt closes the distance and clinches up with Kirshaw, looking for a takedown. Grunt pushes Kirshaw against the cage but Kirshaw circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Grunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kirshaw throws a predictable looking body shot
and Grunt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grunt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kirshaw takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Grunt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Grunt there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kirshaw connects with a body shot that sends Grunt's belly button to the back.
Kirshaw throws a shot from downtown. Grunt moves away and avoids it.
Kirshaw tests Grunt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
No luck for Grunt with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Kirshaw dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kirshaw throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Grunt on the side of the head.
A punch combination from Grunt misses.
Kirshaw lands a slapping body shot.
Kirshaw ducks under a wild hook from Grunt.
Grunt takes one to the side of the head.
Grunt walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kirshaw.
Kirshaw misses with a hook.
Grunt is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kirshaw sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Grunt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kirshaw can pounce on him.
Kirshaw connects with a single shot there.
Thomas Kirshaw seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Grunt closes the distance and clinches up with Kirshaw, looking for a takedown. Grunt pushes Kirshaw against the cage but Kirshaw circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Oooooh!!! Kirshaw has knocked Grunt down with a huge combo! Kirshaw steps away and waves a wobbly Grunt back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Grunt is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grunt takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Oh Grunt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kirshaw throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kirshaw lands a big head kick that sends Grunt to the canvas! Kirshaw follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Kirshaw!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dwayne Hicks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Manson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Indian War Song. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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27
153 lbs
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dwayne Hicks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Charles Manson!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Hicks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Manson throws a chopping leg kick but Hicks manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hicks has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Manson.
Manson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hicks defends it nicely.
Manson throws a leg kick
and Hicks counters with a one-two to the body.
Manson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hicks swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A low kick from Manson is predictable there
and Hicks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Manson avoids a kick to the body.
Hicks takes one to the side of the head.
Manson moves out of range as Hicks strikes.
Manson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hicks checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Manson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hicks sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hicks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hicks takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Hicks. Beautiful body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Manson. That's going to slow Hicks down.
Manson misses with a low kick.
Manson misses with a head kick.
Manson shoots in but no luck this time.
Dwayne Hicks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Manson.
Hicks keeps the fight on the outside.
Manson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hicks is out of range.
Hicks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hicks throws a leg kick but Manson checks it.
Hicks looks to score with a jab to the body but Manson is just out of range.
Manson lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Dwayne Hicks has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manson thows a leg kick but Hicks checks it
and Hicks counters with a left and a right that stings Manson.
Manson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manson tries to clinch but Hicks moves out of range.
Manson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hicks counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hicks feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Manson's calf.
Hicks checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hicks lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hicks throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Manson on the side of the head.
Nice jab there from Hicks.
Hicks throws a leg kick but Manson moved away.
Manson throws a leg kick
and Hicks counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hicks throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hicks counters with a stiff right hand.
Hicks throws a series of punches but Manson avoids them all with ease.
Manson throws a leg kick but Hicks moved away.
Manson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manson is looking to slow Hicks down with leg kicks.
Manson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hicks throws a one two combo.
Manson fails to land the takedown.
Manson cracks the inside of Hicks's front leg.
Hicks misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Manson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hicks with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Manson tries to clinch up.
Manson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Manson connects with a leg kick. Hicks looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Manson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hicks's sensitive parts.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Manson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hicks to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hicks preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dwayne Hicks will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dwayne Hicks's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Manson.
Hicks is looking to wear down Manson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hicks turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Manson moves out of range of the strikes.
Manson misses with a few strikes there.
Hicks throws a series of punches but Manson avoids them all with ease.
Nice shot lands for Hicks.
Manson delivers a nice body kick.
Hicks misses with a two punch combination.
Manson moves out of range as Hicks strikes.
Manson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hicks is positioning himself well to prevent Manson advancing to mount.
Hicks trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manson trying to control from half guard but Hicks is working away.
Manson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hicks is looking to get back to full guard here but Manson has managed to pass to side control instead.
Hicks is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manson trying to control the action but Hicks is working from the bottom.
Hicks is trying to improve his position.
Hicks is not content to let Manson control the position.
Manson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manson wants to control but Hicks is keeping him busy.
Manson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Hicks stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Hicks is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Manson throws a strike aimed at the side of Hicks's head but Hicks avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Hicks's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hicks is looking for a sweep.
Hicks tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Manson easily slips into full mount!
Hicks is looking to improve his position but Manson isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hicks manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Charles Manson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dwayne Hicks'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. This is the final round!
Manson lands a head kick. Hicks smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Manson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hicks's calf.
Charles Manson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Manson misses with a head kick.
Hicks is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A low kick from Manson is predictable there
and Hicks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Manson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A nice leg kick lands there from Manson.
Hicks throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hicks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manson manages to avoid it.
Manson checks a low kick from Hicks.
Manson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some wild striking there from Hicks.
Manson lands a leg kick that knocks Hicks off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Manson.
Manson shoots in but Hicks avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Manson throws a shot from downtown. Hicks moves away and avoids it.
Manson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hicks tries to score a power double leg takedown but Manson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hicks somewhat.
Hicks misses with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Hicks misses.
Hicks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That kick from Manson tenderised Hicks's leg. Hicks is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hicks misses with a wild body shot.
Hicks misses with a double jab.
Hicks tries to land a body kick
and Manson counters with a thumping low kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Manson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hicks but Hicks pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hicks connects with a looping right hand.
Manson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hicks tries to avoid it but Manson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hicks to the ground. Hicks escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dwayne Hicks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Manson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hicks looks for the body kick but Manson saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Manson throws a series of strikes that have Hicks backpedaling.
Hicks lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hicks. Manson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Manson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Manson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hicks as he avoids it easily.
Manson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hicks bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Manson's head backwards.
Good exchange - Hicks coming out on top.
Manson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hicks looks to land a left hand but Manson moved out of range nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hicks, right into the meat.
Manson avoids the body shot from Hicks.
Manson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hicks's calf.
Hicks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Manson.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Manson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manson misses with a head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hicks looking to score a takedown here. Manson is defending well but Hicks drives through and ends up in Manson's guard.
Hicks with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Charles Manson.
I think Manson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Charles Manson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hajime Bucket (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benton Styles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bucket comes into the arena with Wait -- Earshot blaring out of the sound system. Styles is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Rocky Remix. Hajime Bucket has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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24
155 lbs
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25
157 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hajime Bucket!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Benton Styles!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Styles throws a looping overhand right but Bucket ducks down to avoid it.
Bucket gets the takedown into side control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Styles managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bucket.
Bucket misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Bucket is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Styles will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Bucket throws a strike aimed at the side of Styles's head but Styles avoids it well.
Bucket working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Styles regains half guard, as Bucket was trying to land strikes.
Bucket has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bucket thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Styles's head.
Styles is staying active underneath Bucket, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Styles is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Styles looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Hajime Bucket just wasn't active enough.
Styles moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bucket will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bucket lands with a good body shot.
Bucket throws an overhand right that lands on Styles's shoulder, as Styles tries to avoid the shot.
Styles feints and then cracks Bucket's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bucket down.
Bucket scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bucket misses with a hook. Styles ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bucket waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Styles.
Bucket avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bucket throws a right hand that misses
and Bucket takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Benton Styles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bucket checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Styles motions for Bucket to come forward. Styles throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bucket swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Styles counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Bucket fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Styles on the side of the head.
Styles is looking to score with low kicks.
Bucket avoids the head kick by Styles.
Bucket misses with a hook. Styles ducked under it nicely.
Bucket blocks a leg kick.
Styles fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bucket avoids the body shot from Styles.
Styles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bucket was well out of range. Poor timing from Styles.
Bucket throws a lazy uppercut
and Styles counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Bucket is lucky that one didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Styles swings for the body but Bucket moves out of range.
Good work by Bucket as he checks the leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Styles. Bucket does a little dance to reset his feet.
Styles with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bucket to score with a decent uppercut.
Styles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Styles throws a head kick that misses
and Bucket counters with a lovely shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Styles throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bucket waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Styles.
Bucket throws a lazy uppercut
and Styles counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hajime Bucket dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The fighters circling - Bucket throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Styles misses with a looping right.
Styles misses with a few strikes there.
Styles wants to slow Bucket down by chopping away at his legs.
Bucket drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bucket misses with a body shot.
Bucket misses the shot to the body.
Styles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bucket lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bucket misses with a left hand
and Styles connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bucket jabs at Styles's body.
Bucket looks to score with a jab to the body but Styles is just out of range.
Bucket throws the left hand but Styles avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bucket takes a swing at Styles's ribcage but misses.
Bucket takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bucket moves out of range as Styles strikes.
Styles lands with a good body shot.
A head kick misses from Styles.
Styles takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Styles throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Styles tests Bucket's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bucket throws a jab when Styles was well out of range.
Bucket throws out a loose jab but Styles uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bucket keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bucket misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Styles.
Hajime Bucket seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Styles takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Styles fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bucket checks it well.
Bucket throws a shot from downtown. Styles moves away and avoids it.
Bucket fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Styles throws a body punch but Bucket moves out of range.
Styles walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bucket checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Styles wants to land a leg kick but Bucket is out of range.
Styles tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bucket sizes up Styles with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Styles throws a lazy right hand but Bucket sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bucket misses with a wild body shot.
Bucket keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Styles.
Bucket swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Styles scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Styles just misses with a punch to the body.
Styles throws a push kick but Bucket slaps the foot to one side.
Bucket tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Styles was well out of range. Poor timing from Bucket.
Styles misses with an uppercut. Bucket saw that one coming.
Styles takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Styles. Bucket does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick by Styles misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bucket scores with the left hand. Styles knows he should have avoided that one.
Styles is rocked!
Bucket measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Styles! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Hajime Bucket!
Hajime Bucket decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Starks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeganathan Mondero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Starks might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bring Da Ruckus. Tony Starks could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jeganathan Mondero's chin.
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31
300 lbs
16 - 6 - 0 |
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28
272 lbs
18 - 13 - 0 |
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tony Starks!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jeganathan Mondero!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Skip Squint and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mondero has taken the fight to the clinch.
Starks breaks the clinch.
Starks defending well as Mondero loads up on a big left hand.
Mondero is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Mondero.
Good leg kick by Mondero there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Decent striking displayed by Mondero there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mondero 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 Starks has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Starks and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mondero moves out of range of the body kick.
Mondero scores with a crisp jab that stopped Starks in his tracks.
It looks like Tony Starks has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mondero throws a quick inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mondero. Starks does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mondero throws a hook to the side of Starks's head but Starks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mondero throws a front kick aimed at Starks's knee but Starks avoids it well.
That kick from Mondero tenderised Starks's leg. Starks is trying to keep his angry face on.
Some bone on bone action there as Starks checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Starks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Starks stuffs the takedown.
Starks thuds his right hand into Mondero's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mondero tries to clinch up.
Starks throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mondero counters with a stiff right hand.
Starks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Starks tries a low kick but Mondero avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starks throws a hook to the side of Mondero's head but Mondero sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mondero keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A jab from Mondero misses.
Mondero misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Starks.
Mondero throws a front kick aimed at Starks's knee but Starks avoids it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Starks.
Mondero ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Mondero there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Starks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Starks is breathing heavily.
A right-left combo lands from Starks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mondero will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mondero is looking to slow Starks down with leg kicks.
Mondero scores with a push kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mondero, right into the meat.
Mondero drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mondero scoring with punches to the head and body.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mondero is working Starks over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Starks trying to control the position.
Mondero throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mondero loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Starks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mondero is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Starks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mondero postures up in Starks's guard and throws a big left but Starks blocks it.
Mondero loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mondero lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Starks controlling the position.
Mondero scoring with some ground and pound.
Mondero connects with a couple of short punches.
Starks controls Mondero momentarily but Mondero frees himself.
Mondero in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mondero trying to control the position from guard on top but Starks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mondero missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Starks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeganathan Mondero dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tony Starks's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A jab from Mondero misses.
Starks connects with a nice looking jab.
Mondero throws a leg kick but Starks sees it coming and moves out of range.
Starks takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Starks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mondero connects with a solid leg kick.
Mondero scores with a kick to the body.
Mondero misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mondero lands with a thumping leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mondero scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mondero bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mondero working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Mondero working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Mondero cracks Starks with a big right hand but Starks just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Mondero lands a decent elbow from side control.
Mondero in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mondero looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mondero lands a decent elbow from side control.
Mondero creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Mondero has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mondero creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Starks is rocked!
Mondero sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Starks is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Oh Starks is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mondero is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Starks is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Starks might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mondero advances to full mount.
Mondero is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mondero lands a nice shot to the head.
Mondero is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Starks can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Mondero is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Starks to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Starks shrugs it off.
Mondero scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Mondero! Starks is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jeganathan Mondero!
Jeganathan Mondero is the new super heavyweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jeganathan Mondero thanked Australian Xtreme - All 159 Video Proof. for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tad Ghostal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Satanmury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ghostal's entrance music is Good King Wenceslas. A fine choice. Tad Ghostal had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tad Ghostal!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Christian Satanmury!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Steve Erwin and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Satanmury misses with a body kick.
Satanmury throws a series of punches but Ghostal avoids them all with ease.
Satanmury missing with a left hand there. Ghostal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ghostal.
Ghostal throws a body punch but Satanmury moves out of range.
Satanmury ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Satanmury tries to move into range but Ghostal moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Satanmury blocks a head kick by Ghostal.
Ghostal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ghostal fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Satanmury looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Satanmury cracks Ghostal with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Some wild striking there from Satanmury.
Ghostal lands a nice leg kick that just misses Satanmury's sensitive parts.
Satanmury swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Satanmury blocks a low kick nicely.
Satanmury chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ghostal can pounce on him.
Satanmury fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ghostal misses with a head kick.
Satanmury displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ghostal throws out the jab.
Ghostal attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ghostal really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Satanmury slips a jab from Ghostal.
Satanmury's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ghostal connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Satanmury scrambles back to his feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Satanmury throws an elbow that misses.
Ghostal on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ghostal lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Satanmury backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Satanmury lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ghostal.
Ghostal is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ghostal lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Satanmury is rocked!
Ghostal lands a nice shot to the body.
Ghostal avoiding damage as Satanmury throws knees to the body.
A short left from Ghostal.
Satanmury is still on wobbly legs! Can Ghostal finish him?
Ghostal lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Satanmury fails to land.
Ghostal leaning against his opponent.
Ghostal turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ghostal manages to end up in side control.
Satanmury taking punishment in the form of punches.
The ground and pound from Ghostal seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ground and pound from Ghostal seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Ghostal in side control, throwing shots but Satanmury defends.
Ghostal throws a strike aimed at the side of Satanmury's head but Satanmury avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Satanmury taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ghostal lands a nice forearm strike.
Ghostal lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Satanmury down.
Ghostal laying and praying for a moment but Satanmury takes advantage and regains half guard.
Satanmury gets full guard.
Ghostal trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Satanmury avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ghostal loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Satanmury seems to have recovered his senses.
Ghostal trying to control but Satanmury is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Satanmury escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ghostal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ghostal looking to pass the guard.
Ghostal controlling from the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ghostal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Satanmury is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tad Ghostal dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Satanmury fails in his attempt to clinch.
Satanmury looks for a takedown but Ghostal sprawls well.
Ghostal wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Satanmury misses with a straight left.
Ghostal scores with a hook to the body. Satanmury takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ghostal throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Satanmury stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ghostal throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ghostal lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Satanmury avoids the body shot from Ghostal.
Ghostal blocks a jab.
Satanmury ducks under a wild hook from Ghostal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghostal buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Satanmury misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ghostal.
Satanmury dodges the punch combination from Ghostal.
A big right from Ghostal misses.
Satanmury throws a body punch but Ghostal moves out of range.
Ghostal shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Satanmury is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Satanmury is looking to improve his position but Ghostal isn't that keen on the idea.
Ghostal landing shots from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghostal throwing strikes here but Satanmury is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Satanmury takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Ghostal can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Satanmury is looking to escape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ghostal thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Tad Ghostal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ghostal thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Ghostal cracks Satanmury with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghostal unloads with some shots from mount but Satanmury bucks and avoids them well.
Ghostal can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Satanmury is looking to escape.
Ghostal has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Satanmury prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Ghostal tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghostal looking to ground and pound but Satanmury is blocking nicely.
Ghostal lands a big elbow.
Satanmury is in all sorts of trouble here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Satanmury tries to hold on but Ghostal postures up.
Ghostal lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tad Ghostal dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ghostal looks for the body kick but Satanmury saw that one coming.
Satanmury misses the shot to the body.
Ghostal lands with a shot to the body.
Satanmury is looking to clinch but Ghostal is avoiding it.
Satanmury throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ghostal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ghostal scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Satanmury has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ghostal.
Ghostal is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Satanmury lands a leg kick that knocks Ghostal off balance momentarily.
Ghostal with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Satanmury ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ghostal moves away.
Satanmury takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ghostal throws a shot from downtown. Satanmury moves away and avoids it.
Satanmury takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghostal tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Satanmury just misses with a punch to the body.
Ghostal throws a body punch but Satanmury moves out of range.
Ghostal cracks Satanmury with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ghostal lands a nice hook to Satanmury's body. Satanmury takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ghostal misses with a body shot.
Satanmury ducks right into an uppercut from Ghostal.
Satanmury is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ghostal rather than just go for the knockout.
Satanmury on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Satanmury takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ghostal digs a good body shot into Satanmury's ribs.
Satanmury takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Satanmury takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghostal pounces like a tiger and cracks Satanmury with a vicious hook! Satanmury is down but not out! Ghostal follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tad Ghostal!
Tad Ghostal retains his featherweight title!
A very excited looking Tad Ghostal rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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