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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Salamador (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cid Strife (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Strife is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Tool - Ticks and Leeches. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Salamador!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Cid Strife!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Skip Squint and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strife tries to close the distance and clinch but Salamador swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Strife moves to clinch but Salamador breaks away
and Salamador counters with a nice uppercut.
Salamador has taken the fight to the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Salamador drops down looking for an ankle pick but Strife pulls his leg out and moves away.
Strife fails in his attempt to clinch.
Salamador throws a lazy right hand but Strife sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Salamador thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strife tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Salamador paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Strife moves to clinch but Salamador breaks away
and Salamador counters with a stiff right hand.
Strife instigates a clinch.
Salamador is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Salamador trying to control the position but instead, Strife has worked for underhooks and has pushed Salamador into the cage.
Strife connects with a knee to the head.
Strife utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Strife lands a knee to the body.
Strife stops a takedown attempt from Salamador.
Salamador drops down looking for an ankle pick but Strife pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Salamador. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salamador misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strife tries to clinch but Salamador moves out of range.
Strife throws a nice head kick!
Salamador swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Salamador there.
Salamador throws a lazy right hand but Strife sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Strife throws a solid leg kick but Salamador takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Strife.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strife slips under a jab.
Salamador gets a double leg takedown into Strife's guard.
Strife utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Strife keeping full guard, as Salamador tries to pass.
Salamador is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salamador throwing strikes but missing.
Salamador wants to control from the top but Strife keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Strife ducks right into an uppercut from Salamador.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Salamador dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Strife clinches up against the cage.
Salamador lands a nice uppercut.
Salamador is trying to drag Strife to the mat but Strife just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Salamador escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Strife stuffs the takedown.
Salamador misses the shot to the body.
Strife tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Salamador connects with a jab.
Strife wants to clinch.
Crunch! Strife slams his shin into Salamador's torso.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strife tries to close the distance and clinch up but Salamador swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Strife is looking to clinch but Salamador is avoiding it.
Strife forces Salamador back against the cage and clinches.
Salamador is trying to drag Strife to the mat but Strife just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Salamador. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salamador dodges an elbow strike from Strife.
Salamador avoids the elbow strike from Strife, against the cage.
Salamador has Strife pressed against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Strife just misses with a elbow thrown towards Salamador's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salamador is trying to break the clinch but Strife is controlling him.
Salamador is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Strife is keeping busy.
Salamador is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Strife pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Salamador is looking to take this one to the mat.
Salamador goes for a takedown attempt but Strife pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Strife tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Salamador manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Strife tries to clinch but Salamador is having none of it.
Salamador misses with a wild body shot.
Salamador will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strife steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Salamador.
Salamador keeps the fight on the outside.
Salamador uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Strife has time to react.
Strife is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Strife closes the distance and pushes Salamador back into the cage.
Strife missing with knees to the body.
Strife tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Salamador is looking to break free of the clinch but Strife has double underhooks.
Salamador misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strife unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Strife looking to throw knees to the head but Salamador is blocking nicely.
Salamador is trying to break free.
Strife scores with a knee to the head.
Salamador blocks an elbow strike from Strife.
Strife looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Strife lands an elbow that stopped Salamador in his tracks for a moment.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Strife just misses with a elbow thrown towards Salamador's brow.
Salamador is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Strife is defending well.
Strife lands an elbow inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Strife obliges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salamador stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Salamador jumps guard but Strife turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Salamador has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Strife after a bit of a struggle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Strife is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Strife lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Strife throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Salamador blocks it with crossed arms.
Strife throws a knee to the head but misses.
Strife blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cid Strife showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Strife moves in looking to clinch but Salamador pushes him off.
Salamador thows a body shot but no joy.
Salamador has a takedown stuffed.
The fight stays on the outside here - Strife looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strife is looking to clinch.
Strife fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cid Strife is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salamador throws a jab but it's blocked by Strife.
Strife moves into range and clinches up with Salamador.
Salamador controlling the action here for a moment.
Strife lands an elbow inside.
Strife pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Salamador tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Salamador drops down looking for an ankle pick but Strife pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Salamador. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salamador has his takedown stuffed
and Strife counters with a leg kick.
Strife clinches up with Salamador and pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strife lands a knee to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Strife just misses with a elbow thrown towards Salamador's brow.
Salamador tries a body shot but Strife blocks it.
Salamador doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Strife connects with a nasty looking knee right to Salamador's face.
Strife misses with an elbow over the top.
Strife misses with an elbow strike.
Strife tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Salamador stalling in the clinch but Strife improves position.
Strife creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Salamador's defenses.
Strife lands an elbow that stopped Salamador in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salamador takes an elbow to the forehead.
Salamador is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Strife gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Strife pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Salamador takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Strife.
Salamador doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Salamador is looking to control Strife's arms but Strife gets an underhook and turns him. Now Salamador has his back to the cage.
Salamador dodges an elbow strike from Strife.
Salamador leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strife pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Salamador is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Strife is keeping busy.
Strife misses with an elbow strike.
Salamador drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Strife creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Salamador's defenses.
Strife landing knees to the head.
Salamador is trying to break the clinch but Strife is controlling him.
Salamador is looking to take this one to the mat.
Strife lands an elbow inside.
Salamador wants to break the clinch but can't.
Strife lands a knee to the head.
Strife with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Strife lands a good knee to the midsection. Salamador won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Strife lands a nice knee to the body.
Strife misses with a knee strike.
Salamador tries to pull guard but Strife holds him up against the cage and eventually Salamador drops back down to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salamador tries for a takedown. No joy.
Salamador scores with a hook to the body.
Strife lands an elbow that stopped Salamador in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strife lands a nice knee to the body.
Salamador looking to stall.
Cid Strife seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Salamador takes an elbow to the temple.
Salamador avoids a wild elbow strike from Strife.
Salamador trying to stall but Strife improves his position.
Strife lands an elbow inside that Salamador shrugs off.
Salamador is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Strife to keep the fight standing.
Salamador tries to break the clinch but Strife is controlling the position.
Strife using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Salamador is trying to break the clinch but Strife has him pressed against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Strife tries to land a knee to the head but Salamador blocks with his arms.
Strife is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Salamador is keeping busy.
Strife with a knee to the head.
Salamador takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cid Strife comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Strife 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 John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cid Strife!
Cid Strife seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Khalifa Khalifa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Windham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khalifa comes to the cage accompanied by Random Arab Music. Khalifa Khalifa could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Aaron Windham's chin.
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213 lbs
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Basic striking
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Excellent boxer
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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Khalifa Khalifa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Aaron Windham!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Bruno Hogan and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Windham scores with a hook to the body. Khalifa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Windham fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Windham closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Khalifa's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Khalifa being controlled here, momentarily.
Khalifa keeping moving, preventing Windham from controlling successfully.
Windham pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Khalifa is keeping the position for now.
Windham is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Windham trying to control the position from guard on top but Khalifa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Aaron Windham.
Horrible takedown by Windham or perhaps it was just good defense by Khalifa which made him look bad.
Windham feints and as Khalifa raises his hands in defense, Windham changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khalifa wants to get back to his feet but Windham is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Khalifa is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Khalifa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Khalifa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Khalifa keeping full guard, as Windham tries to pass.
Khalifa uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Windham closes the distance and clinches.
Khalifa tightens his grip and picks Windham up, before dumping him to the ground. Windham manages to land in guard.
Windham bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Khalifa's guard.
Windham stops Khalifa from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Windham trying to control but Khalifa is working from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khalifa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Windham is controlling him.
Windham wants to control from the top but Khalifa keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Aaron Windham was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Khalifa fails with the takedown
and Windham counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Windham uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Windham misses with the combination.
Windham shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Khalifa pinned against the cage. Khalifa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Windham shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Windham is controlling the pace.
Windham seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Khalifa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Windham tries to pass the half guard into mount. Khalifa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Windham seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Khalifa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Windham might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Khalifa kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Aaron Windham hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Windham lands a really nice looking cross but Khalifa seems unphased.
Khalifa scores with a takedown into Windham's guard.
Khalifa tries to free his leg and advance position but Windham is retaining full guard.
Khalifa trying to control the position from guard on top but Windham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Khalifa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Windham swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Windham utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Khalifa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Windham swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Khalifa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Windham dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Windham throws a right and a left that Khalifa avoids nicely.
Windham misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Khalifa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Khalifa throws a body punch but Windham moves out of range.
Khalifa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Windham avoids the body shot from Khalifa.
Windham leaves Khalifa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Khalifa tries for a takedown but Windham sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khalifa Khalifa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Windham showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Khalifa.
Khalifa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Windham.
Windham will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Khalifa shoots in but no luck this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khalifa. Windham does a little dance to reset his feet.
Windham misses with a double jab.
Windham avoids the body shot from Khalifa.
Jab from Windham.
Khalifa misses with a body shot.
Windham misses with a jab, cross combination.
Khalifa misses the shot to the body.
Windham rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Khalifa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Khalifa scores with a jab to the body.
Windham throws a right and a left that Khalifa avoids nicely.
Windham is trying hard to land a takedown here. Khalifa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Windham fails in his attempt to clinch.
Windham throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Khalifa.
Khalifa fails to land the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khalifa shoots in but no luck this time.
Windham throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Khalifa.
Windham stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Windham throws a series of punches but Khalifa avoids them all with ease.
Khalifa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Khalifa scores with a takedown into Windham's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khalifa passes Windham's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Windham is looking for a sweep. Khalifa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Khalifa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Windham looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Khalifa passes to full mount!
Windham is trying to escape the mount.
Khalifa looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Khalifa with shots to the head and body - Windham looks very uncomfortable down there.
It looks like Aaron Windham has been cut.
Windham wants to hold on but Khalifa pushes him away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Windham is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Windham taking shots to the head.
That has opened up Aaron Windham's cut even more.
Khalifa is stalling here but it's allowed Windham to get half guard.
Windham looking for submissions off his back.
Khalifa trying to mount his opponent but Windham defends it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Khalifa passes to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khalifa Khalifa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aaron Windham's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Windham shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Khalifa counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Khalifa.
Khalifa advances position into side control!
Windham tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Khalifa working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Windham is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Khalifa has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Khalifa lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Windham down.
The cut above Aaron Windham's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Aaron Windham's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Khalifa Khalifa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Les Norton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derka Derka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Norton's entrance music is Land downunder - Men at work. A fine choice. Derka Derka will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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275 lbs
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270 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Les Norton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Derka Derka!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Damien Edna and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the body from Norton misses
and Derka counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Derka trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Derka looking to sit in guard and control but Norton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Derka looking for a sweep. Not yet Derka, not yet.
Derka has an active guard here but Norton has managed to pass into half guard.
Derka trying to control but Norton postures up.
Derka keeping control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Norton throwing shots but Derka is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Derka trying to control here.
Derka wants to improve his position but Norton is controlling well.
Derka gets back to full guard.
Derka is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Derka throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Norton is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Derka is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Derka has escaped and now he's on top!
Norton keeping moving, preventing Derka from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Derka might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Norton kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Derka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Norton is keeping the position for now.
Derka trying to control but Norton is working from the bottom.
Norton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Derka throws an elbow that misses. Norton uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Derka's guard. Nice move by Norton!
Derka working a defensive guard here.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Derka Derka wasn't active enough on the ground.
Norton scores with a crisp jab that stopped Derka in his tracks.
It looks like Derka Derka has been cut.
Derka darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Derka looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Norton with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norton avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Derka.
Derka not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Derka trying to control from half guard but Norton is working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Derka thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Norton's head.
Norton avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Derka.
Norton manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derka Derka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Derka Derka's cut.
That's time! Norton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A combination from Derka does no damage.
Norton throws a body punch but Derka moves out of range.
Derka tries to clinch up but Norton circles away and keeps his distance.
Derka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Derka tries to bum rush Norton with a series of wild strikes but Norton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Norton looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Derka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Norton preventing the sweep.
Derka Derka has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Derka keeping full guard, as Norton tries to pass.
Norton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Norton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Derka has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Derka looking for a sweep. Not yet Derka, not yet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Derka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Norton.
Derka trying to keep a closed guard but Norton is proving a slippery customer.
Derka is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Norton lands a nice shot that snaps Derka's head back.
Derka shoots in looking for a takedown. Norton tries to sprawl out of it but Derka keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Norton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Derka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Norton moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Derka changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Norton looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Derka sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Norton is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Derka passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Norton!
Derka throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Norton bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Derka is controlling Norton's posture.
Norton chips away with some ground and pound.
Norton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Norton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Norton throws a strike but Derka rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Derka with a nice head shot there.
Derka throws an elbow that misses. Norton uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Derka's guard. Nice move by Norton!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Derka manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Derka looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Derka thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Derka wants to control but Norton has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Derka is trying to control. Norton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Norton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Derka is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Derka Derka will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Derka Derka's cut.
That's time! Norton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Norton misses with a two punch combination.
Derka scores a takedown into full mount!
Derka prevents Norton from getting the reversal.
Derka lands a heavy elbow.
Derka tries to control but Norton wriggling away.
Norton is working to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Derka sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Derka is stalling here but it's allowed Norton to get half guard.
Norton makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Norton.
Derka trying to control but Norton is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Derka looking to sit in guard and control but Norton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Norton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Les Norton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Norton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Derka is trying to control the position but Norton postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Derka is on top in guard.
Derka trying to control but Norton is working from the bottom.
Norton controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norton keeping moving, preventing Derka from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Derka throws a strike but Norton rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Norton is fighting to break Derka's control of his arms but Derka is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Derka is on top in guard.
Norton working for a triangle but Derka defends it easily.
Derka Derka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Derka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Norton is keeping the position for now.
Derka sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Derka preventing the sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Derka Derka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Derka 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derka Derka!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Longfellow Deeds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy The Crocodile (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Deeds comes to the cage accompanied by Evils Deeds. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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178 lbs
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178 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Longfellow Deeds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Jimmy The Crocodile!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, John Mangel and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deeds shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and The Crocodile counters with an inside leg kick.
The Crocodile swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Deeds counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Deeds.
Deeds landing some decent shots from guard.
Deeds 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.
The Crocodile preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Deeds throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Deeds throwing strikes from guard but The Crocodile blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deeds working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Deeds wants to control from the top but The Crocodile keeps moving.
Deeds passes The Crocodile's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deeds prevents The Crocodile from improving his position.
Deeds is controlling the pace.
Deeds is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and The Crocodile defends it well.
The Crocodile wants to control but Deeds is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deeds is looking for a kimura here.
Deeds is looking for a kimura here.
Deeds wants to free his trapped foot but The Crocodile is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deeds looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Deeds looks to land a strike but The Crocodile avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Deeds throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Deeds content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Deeds trying to control but The Crocodile is working from the bottom.
The Crocodile utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Deeds stays in close to The Crocodile's body and controls the position.
Deeds throws a big right hand that misses.
Deeds trying to control the position from guard on top but The Crocodile is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Deeds looking to sit in guard and control but The Crocodile gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Longfellow Deeds dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
An inside leg kick from The Crocodile misses.
Deeds just misses with a punch to the body.
The Crocodile shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Deeds just misses with a punch to the body.
Jimmy The Crocodile seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Crocodile displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Deeds.
Nice straight punches there by Deeds. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Deeds.
Jimmy The Crocodile is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Crocodile throws a right hand that Deeds ducks under and follows up with a left that Deeds also avoids with ease.
Deeds cracks The Crocodile with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Deeds shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says The Crocodile as he avoids it easily.
The Crocodile looks to score with a jab to the body but Deeds is just out of range.
Deeds scores with a decent looking hook.
The Crocodile drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Crocodile works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The Crocodile rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Deeds counters with a nice double leg into side control. The Crocodile won't be happy with that.
Deeds goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, The Crocodile rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Deeds's guard! Nice work there by The Crocodile!
Longfellow Deeds overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The Crocodile wants to pass the guard but Deeds is keeping the position.
Deeds looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The Crocodile with a flurry of punches that miss.
The Crocodile throws an elbow that misses. Deeds uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in The Crocodile's guard. Nice move by Deeds!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deeds tries to free his leg and advance position but The Crocodile is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Crocodile is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Deeds drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Deeds seems to have locked his on tight now - The Crocodile screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Deeds, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Longfellow Deeds!
During a confident post fight interview, Longfellow Deeds thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anupo Anubis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephen Quadros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Quadros's choice of entrance music: Pride Theme. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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203 lbs
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220 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Anupo Anubis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stephen Quadros!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Donatello Bradman and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Anubis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stephen Quadros seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anubis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Quadros closes the distance and clinches.
Quadros lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Anupo Anubis has been cut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Quadros - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Anubis tries to pull guard but Quadros won't allow it.
Quadros lands an elbow inside that Anubis shrugs off.
Quadros scores with a knee to the head.
Quadros misses with an elbow over the top.
Quadros throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Anubis blocks it with crossed arms.
Quadros lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Anubis is trying to force a seperation but Quadros has the dominant position.
Quadros creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Anubis's defenses.
Anubis has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Quadros avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anupo Anubis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quadros leaning his opponent against the cage.
Anubis takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anubis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Quadros throws an elbow that misses.
Quadros crunches a lovely knee into Anubis's ribcage.
Quadros working Anubis over with knees to the body.
Anubis is breathing heavily.
Nice elbow from Quadros.
Quadros comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Quadros comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quadros will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Anubis up against the cage.
Quadros lands an elbow that stopped Anubis in his tracks for a moment.
Anupo Anubis's cut is getting worse.
Anubis is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Quadros to keep the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anubis jumps guard but Quadros turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Anubis takes an elbow to the forehead.
Anubis ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Anubis no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Quadros advances to half guard.
Quadros controlling the action here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Anubis manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Quadros wants to control from the top but Anubis keeps moving.
Quadros sitting in guard here, content to control.
Anubis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Quadros defends well.
Anubis can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Quadros controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Stephen Quadros.
Anubis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Quadros sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Anubis somewhat.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Quadros, right into the meat.
Quadros lands a front kick.
Anubis fails with a takedown attempt.
Quadros throws a quick inside leg kick.
Quadros throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quadros throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Anupo Anubis's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anubis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Quadros can pounce on him.
Anubis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Quadros.
Quadros chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Anubis steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Quadros. That one must have hurt.
Quadros moves into the clinch.
Quadros lands a good knee to the midsection. Anubis won't want to take too many of those.
Quadros lands an elbow just above Anubis 's eye.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Quadros gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jeez, Anupo Anubis's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Quadros landing knees to the head.
Quadros landing knees to the head.
Quadros lands an elbow inside that Anubis shrugs off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Quadros dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anupo Anubis'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.
Quadros throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Anubis's head.
A good leg kick by Quadros.
Anubis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Quadros defends it nicely.
Quadros moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That kick from Quadros tenderised Anubis's leg. Anubis is trying to keep his angry face on.
Quadros fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Anubis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anubis gets tackled into the cage by Quadros. Quadros maintains the clinch.
Quadros lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Quadros lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Anupo Anubis's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Stephen Quadros!
An out of breath Stephen Quadros thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Knuckles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knuckles comes to the cage accompanied by St. Anger-Metallica. The crowd seem to be enjoying Johnson's choice of entrance music: It's A Fight. Andy Johnson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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162 lbs
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24
169 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johnny Knuckles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andy Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, John Mangel and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knuckles tries to land a front kick but Johnson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Johnson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Knuckles is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Johnson wants to take a breather but Knuckles is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Knuckles with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson working over Knuckles with some ground and pound. Knuckles looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Knuckles trying to control from the bottom.
Johnson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Johnson looks to land a strike but Knuckles avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Knuckles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knuckles utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Johnson with a nice head shot there.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Knuckles keeps moving.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Johnson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing.
Johnson controlling from the top position.
Johnson throws a big elbow that misses.
Johnson lands a couple of elbows.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Knuckles keeps moving.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Knuckles is keeping the position for now.
Knuckles has his hands on Johnson's head, controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johnson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Knuckles controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Johnson throws a big elbow that misses.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Knuckles keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Johnson looking to sit in guard and control but Knuckles gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Johnson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Johnson misses the body punch
enabling Knuckles to counter with a crisp jab.
Knuckles throws the kick towards the body but Johnson avoids it.
Johnny Knuckles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Knuckles is able to avoid easily.
Knuckles throws a half hearted mid kick.
Johnson throws the left hand but Knuckles avoids the punch easily.
Johnson throws a right hand that Knuckles ducks under and follows up with a left that Knuckles also avoids with ease.
Knuckles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson throws a poor cross that misses
and Knuckles counters with a body kick.
Johnson tries to land a front kick but Knuckles steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Johnson throws the kick towards the body but Knuckles avoids it.
Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Knuckles circles away.
Johnson looks to land a body kick but Knuckles moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Johnson 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 Knuckles has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Knuckles and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Knuckles.
Johnson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Knuckles circles away.
Johnson throws a lazy uppercut
and Knuckles counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Johnson thinking.
Knuckles defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Knuckles uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Johnson misses with the body kick
and Knuckles counters with a stiff right hand.
Knuckles throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Knuckles gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to break free but Knuckles has control.
Knuckles tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Knuckles tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knuckles tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Knuckles misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knuckles throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnny Knuckles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Johnson.
Knuckles misses with the head strike.
Knuckles prevents Johnson from breaking the clinch.
Knuckles struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles is pressed up against the cage. Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Knuckles down to the mat. Knuckles avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A jab from Knuckles misses.
Knuckles closes the distance and clinches.
Knuckles gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Knuckles tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knuckles tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Knuckles misses with a knee strike.
Johnson wants a takedown.
Johnson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Knuckles misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles misses with a knee strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Knuckles.
Knuckles tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Knuckles back against the cage.
Knuckles working aggressively here.
Knuckles misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Knuckles can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson has clasped his hands together around Knuckles's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Johnson cracks Knuckles with an elbow. That is naaassty.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Knuckles dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Johnson misses with a kick to the body.
Johnson misses with a right hand
and Knuckles counters with a nice uppercut.
Knuckles is looking to land body kicks.
Johnson throws a lazy uppercut
and Knuckles cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson swings widly with a right hand
and Knuckles counters with a body kick.
Knuckles lands a nice looking body shot.
Andy Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson gets tackled into the cage by Knuckles. Knuckles maintains the clinch.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Knuckles.
Johnson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Knuckles prevents it.
Knuckles missing with knees to the body.
Knuckles lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Knuckles.
Knuckles misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knuckles misses with a body punch.
Knuckles tries to land a knee to the head but Johnson blocks with his arms.
Knuckles misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Knuckles tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knuckles misses with a punch on the inside.
Knuckles tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Knuckles.
Knuckles tries a knee to the head but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Knuckles is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles misses with the head strike.
Knuckles looking to throw knees to the head but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Knuckles misses with a punch on the inside.
Knuckles swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knuckles is trying to maintain a safe position but Johnson gets an underhook and turns Knuckles into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knuckles.
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Knuckles misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Johnson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Knuckles cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Knuckles crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Johnson - the referee stops the clock and Knuckles gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Johnson. Knuckles manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knuckles gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Johnson tries to land a body kick
and Knuckles counters with a nice low kick that buckles Johnson's knee momentarily.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Knuckles.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Johnson 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 Knuckles has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Knuckles and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Johnson looks to land a body kick but Knuckles moved away.
Knuckles throws the kick towards the body but Johnson avoids it.
Knuckles tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Johnson counters with a three punch combo that has Knuckles backing up. Knuckles nods at Johnson to acknowledge the strikes.
Knuckles tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Johnson.
Johnson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Knuckles's half guard.
Johnson is thwarting Knuckles's attempts to control the position.
Johnson slows the pace down in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Johnny Knuckles.
I think Knuckles has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Knuckles!
Johnny Knuckles took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Down Under! - Supplements (AXES) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dave Ming Chang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glen Dale Arizona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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30
160 lbs
19 - 9 - 0 |
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23
163 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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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
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dave Ming Chang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Glen Dale Arizona!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Winston Howard and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ming Chang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arizona was well out of range. Poor timing from Ming Chang.
Ming Chang scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Arizona throws a body kick that misses.
Arizona is looking to clinch but Ming Chang is avoiding it.
Arizona stuffs the takedown attempt from Ming Chang. Ming Chang gets slowly back to his feet.
Glen Dale Arizona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ming Chang tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Arizona throws a leg kick but Ming Chang sees it coming and moves out of range.
Arizona throws a body punch but Ming Chang moves out of range.
Arizona fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ming Chang manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Arizona misses.
Arizona misses with a jab to the body
and Ming Chang counters with a nice double leg into side control. Arizona won't be happy with that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arizona tries to improve position but can't.
Ming Chang has an Americana. Arizona didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Ming Chang is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Ming Chang hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Dave Ming Chang!
After winning the bout, Dave Ming Chang thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Drabek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Buddy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drabek comes to the cage accompanied by Imagine. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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280 lbs
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jeff Drabek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Robert Buddy!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buddy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Drabek blocks a jab.
Buddy stuffs the takedown.
Drabek uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Buddy.
Buddy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Buddy swinging wildly here.
Buddy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Drabek shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Drabek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drabek shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Buddy pinned against the cage. Buddy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Buddy changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Drabek looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Drabek is trying to control Buddy's posture but Buddy avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buddy tries to advance position but instead Drabek slips a leg back in to half guard.
Buddy slows the pace down in half guard.
Drabek works his way to full guard. Good work.
Buddy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Buddy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Drabek trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buddy 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.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Robert Buddy wasn't active enough on the ground.
Drabek shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Buddy is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Drabek's half guard.
Drabek is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Buddy jumps into side control!
Buddy is looking to take a break and control but Drabek is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buddy might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Drabek kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Drabek is trying to control Buddy's posture but Buddy avoids it.
Drabek tries to control but Buddy manages to take his back.
Buddy controlling well, preventing Drabek from escaping the position.
Buddy just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Will Buddy go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drabek trying to control the hands but Buddy won't let him.
Good control from Buddy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Buddy dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Drabek closes the distance and clinches up with Buddy, looking for a takedown. Drabek pushes Buddy against the cage but Buddy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Buddy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Drabek sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Buddy misses with a wild combination.
Buddy misses with a looping left.
Drabek is trying hard to land a takedown here. Buddy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A big right from Buddy misses.
Drabek closes this distance looking for a takedown but Buddy circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Drabek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drabek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Buddy.
Drabek takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Drabek shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Buddy throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Drabek was covering up waiting for the punch and Buddy finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Drabek keeping moving, preventing Buddy from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buddy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drabek is keeping the position for now.
Buddy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Drabek looking for a sweep. Not yet Drabek, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Buddy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Robert Buddy.
The fighters circling - Buddy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Drabek shoots in looking for a takedown but Buddy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Drabek's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Buddy shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Drabek is trying to defend but Buddy finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Drabek is not content to let Buddy control the position.
Buddy not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drabek is staying active underneath Buddy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Drabek is trying to control but can't.
Buddy tries to pass to full mount but Drabek defends it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Buddy in particular looking to stall.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Robert Buddy wasn't active enough on the ground.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Buddy.
Buddy 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 Drabek's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drabek is looking for a sweep.
Drabek sneaks back into half guard.
Drabek wants to improve his position but Buddy is controlling well.
Drabek keeping hold of Buddy's head, controlling as best he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buddy controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Buddy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Buddy throws a looping overhand right but Drabek ducks down to avoid it.
Drabek getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Drabek gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Buddy.
Drabek shoots in but no luck this time.
Buddy throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Drabek tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Buddy is in Drabek's guard.
Drabek wants to sweep here but Buddy controlling him for the moment.
Drabek trying to keep a closed guard but Buddy is proving a slippery customer.
Buddy trying to control but Drabek is working from the bottom.
Robert Buddy has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drabek trying to keep a closed guard but Buddy is proving a slippery customer.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Drabek is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nice strikes from Drabek there.
Buddy regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Drabek.
Buddy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drabek postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Buddy is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Drabek, into his guard.
Buddy content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Drabek has locked up a guillotine! Drabek's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Buddy is holding on here and Drabek must be using up a lot of energy. Buddy has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Drabek gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jeff Drabek!
A very excited looking Jeff Drabek made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Davola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Charyak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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29
216 lbs
13 - 2 - 0 |
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28
215 lbs
17 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joe Davola!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brad Charyak!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Winston Howard and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Charyak turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Charyak wants to clinch.
Joe Davola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good shot there by Davola.
A swing and a miss from Davola.
Charyak throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Charyak misses with a low kick.
Davola avoids the head kick by Charyak.
Charyak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Davola.
Charyak closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Davola did well to prevent Charyak getting side control.
Davola is trying to stand back up but Charyak is controlling him
Davola wants to control but Charyak is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Charyak is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Charyak is keen to just control but Davola is a slippery customer.
Davola is in trouble now - Charyak has advanced to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davola is trying to escape the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charyak in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
It looks like Joe Davola has been cut.
Davola working to try and regain half guard.
Davola is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Charyak throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
BOOM! Charyak connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Charyak working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davola avoids a series of strikes thrown by Charyak.
Charyak takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Davola is in all sorts of trouble here.
Charyak with shots to the head and body - Davola looks very uncomfortable down there.
Davola is desperately trying to improve his position but Charyak has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charyak connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Davola is rocked!
Joe Davola's cut is getting worse.
Davola takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Charyak's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brad Charyak!
Brad Charyak is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Brad Charyak thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Lytle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Nixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nixon is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Upsetters - Dread Lion. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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179 lbs
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24
175 lbs
12 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Lytle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Richard Nixon!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Summer Carpenter and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lytle takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nixon lands a jab to Lytle's midsection.
Nixon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nixon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nixon wants it to stay on the feet.
Lytle slips under a jab from Nixon.
Lytle throws a series of punches but Nixon moves out of range.
Lytle goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nixon blocks a head kick by Lytle.
Lytle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nixon.
Nixon thuds his shin into the meat of Lytle's side.
Lytle closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nixon counters with an inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nixon feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lytle's calf.
Lytle takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lytle walks into a stiff left hand from Nixon.
Nixon lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lytle takes a step back to recover.
Nixon rushes Lytle and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lytle is trying to break the clinch but Nixon has him pressed against the cage.
Nixon can't find room to land a body shot as Lytle controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nixon.
A head punch on the inside from Nixon fails to land.
Nixon lands a nice shot to the body.
Lytle wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lytle wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lytle wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lytle misses with a body punch.
Nixon lands with a short shot to the head.
Nixon misses with a punch to the body.
Lytle is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nixon misses with a punch to the body.
Nixon lands a left hand.
Nixon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nixon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lytle wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nixon prevents Lytle from breaking the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lytle struggles to land a body shot inside as Nixon controls his hands.
Nixon lands a hook that snaps the head of Lytle backwards.
Nixon throws a head punch that misses.
Lytle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nixon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lytle's efforts to push away.
Lytle wants to break the clinch but can't.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lytle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Nixon - that landed with a thud.
Good body shot from Lytle.
A short left from Nixon.
Lytle throws a head punch that misses.
Nixon misses with a body punch.
Nixon tries to work over Lytle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lytle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lytle tries to clinch there but Nixon circles away.
Lytle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good exchange - Nixon coming out on top.
A punch combination from Lytle misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lytle looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nixon is fending him off so far but Lytle persists. Nope, Nixon circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Lytle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lytle misses with a kick to the body
and Nixon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lytle is breathing heavily.
Lytle misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lytle drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lytle throws a leg kick
and Nixon counters with an outside leg kick.
Nixon throws a shot to the body.
Nixon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nixon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lytle with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nixon to score with a decent uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lytle throws a sloppy head kick
and Nixon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nixon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nice body punch from Nixon - that landed with a thud.
Nixon scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lytle.
Nixon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nixon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nixon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nixon lands a head kick. Lytle smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Lytle is looking to clinch but Nixon is avoiding it.
Nixon throws a head kick but Lytle moves out of range.
Lytle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nixon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lytle misses with an uppercut
and Nixon counters with a nice body kick.
Nixon thuds a left hand into Lytle's body.
Decent striking displayed by Nixon there.
Lytle looks to land a combination but Nixon avoids it well.
Nixon throws a leg kick which misses Lytle's front leg but catches the back leg as Lytle tries to avoid it.
Nixon's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lytle under the eye.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nixon throws a shot to the body.
Lytle looks to throw the jab but Nixon is out of range.
Good shot there by Nixon.
Lytle falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nixon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Nixon dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nixon scores with a nice strike.
Lytle thows a leg kick but Nixon checks it
and Nixon counters with a good low kick that Lytle was not able to check.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nixon.
Good standup being displayed there by Nixon as he connects with a hook.
Lytle drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lytle is rocked!
Lytle throws a head kick that misses
and Nixon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Oh Lytle is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nixon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lytle rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nixon makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lytle tries to clinch there but Nixon circles away.
A clash of legs there as Nixon blocks the low kick.
Nixon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lytle moves away.
Lytle seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A good leg kick by Lytle.
Nixon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That kick from Nixon tenderised Lytle's leg. Lytle is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lytle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lytle tries to clinch but Nixon is having none of it.
Nixon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nixon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lytle on the side of the head.
Nixon throws a series of punches but Lytle moves out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Nixon. Lytle shrugs it off though.
Nixon fakes the leg kick and cracks Lytle in the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Nixon finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lytle moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nixon lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lytle throws a sloppy head kick
and Nixon counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lytle's knee momentarily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nixon.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nixon thuds a left hand into Lytle's body.
Lytle with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nixon to score with a decent uppercut.
Nixon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lytle, pushing him back against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nixon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lytle backwards.
Nixon lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nixon digs a right hand into Lytle's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lytle's gas tank.
Nixon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nixon rushes Lytle and presses him up against the cage.
Lytle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nixon drops Lytle onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Lytle is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Nixon gets through Lytle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nixon creates a bit of distance and cracks Lytle with a massive left hook! Lytle crumples out of camera shot, completely unconscious! He's been Nelmarked! Nixon stares at him for a moment then struts over to his corner, victorious.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Richard Nixon!
Richard Nixon spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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