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Royal Combat 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Saddi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jon Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bob Saddi!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, John Mangel and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saddi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jones counters with a nice kick to the body.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Saddi enables Jones to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Saddi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Saddi pulls Jones in close to prevent any damage.
Jones has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Saddi is proving hard to escape from.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saddi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones wanted to stand there but Saddi had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Saddi working a defensive guard here.
Jones would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jones gets a double leg takedown into Saddi's guard.
Saddi is trying to keep Jones in close.
Jones is looking to stand up but Saddi won't let him.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Saddi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones postures up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Saddi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jones counters with a shoot takedown. Saddi fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saddi has a closed guard, preventing Jones from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saddi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jones wants to get up but he can't break Saddi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Jones wants to stand but Saddi has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Saddi.
Jones wanted to stand there but Saddi had control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saddi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jones manages to get himself to full guard.
Jones is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Saddi trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saddi won't allow Jones to get back to his feet.
Saddi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Jones dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jones shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jones showed some decent athleticism there.
Saddi is looking to improve his position.
Jones wants to stand but Saddi has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Saddi moves into full guard.
Jon Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jones trying to stand up but can't free himself from Saddi's guard.
Jones slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jones wants to get up but he can't break Saddi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saddi wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Saddi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jones sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jon Jones.
Saddi tries to clinch up
and Jones counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jones.
Jones wants to stand but Saddi is controlling his posture from full guard.
Jones trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saddi wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones stands and steps away. Saddi gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Saddi misses with a takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jones.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saddi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Saddi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jones is staying active underneath Saddi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jones is trying to stand back up but Saddi is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saddi is keen to just control but Jones is a slippery customer.
Saddi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jones kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jones is defending against the submission attempts here by Saddi.
Jones on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jones tries to get out of the position.
Jones pushes Saddi off looking to stand but Saddi dives back in and keeps control.
Saddi trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones looks like he's trying to stand up.
Saddi trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Bob Saddi hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Jones scores with a head kick.
Bob Saddi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Saddi. Saddi gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Jones dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Saddi misses with a takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jones wants to stand but Saddi has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Saddi is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Jones tries to stand but Saddi is controlling from the bottom.
Saddi working a defensive guard here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Saddi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Saddi 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.
Jones is looking to stand up but Saddi won't let him.
Saddi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Saddi has a closed guard, preventing Jones from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Saddi trying to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Saddi misses with a takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones gets the takedown into side control.
Jones decides to stand up, so the ref orders Saddi to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saddi trying to control from the bottom.
Jones trying to pass the guard but Saddi defending well.
Jones scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Saddi trying to control from the bottom.
Jones tries to stand but can't do so whilst Saddi controls his leg.
Jones is controlling the pace.
Saddi gets back to full guard.
Saddi trying to control the position.
Jones gets to his feet. Saddi looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jones tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saddi is trying to control Jones's posture but Jones avoids it.
Bob Saddi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saddi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones wants to stand but Saddi has his arm trapped.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jon Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Saddi throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Jones tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jones has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Jones!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Temistokles Konorovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Hawks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Konorovich comes to the cage accompanied by Tech N9ne The Beast. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Temistokles Konorovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Hawks!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Eliza Hachem and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Konorovich throws a series of punches but Hawks moves out of range.
Konorovich misses with a few strikes there.
Konorovich stalks Hawks and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hawks's face. Hawks staggers backwards, shaken.
A punch combination from Konorovich misses.
Konorovich falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hawks counters with an outside leg kick.
Konorovich lands with a nice body punch.
Konorovich circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hawks is looking to clinch but Konorovich is avoiding it.
Hawks closes the distance and clinches up with Konorovich, looking for a takedown. Hawks pushes Konorovich against the cage but Konorovich circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hawks shoots in looking for a takedown. Konorovich tries to sprawl out of it but Hawks keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Konorovich manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hawks fails with the takedown
and Hawks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Temistokles Konorovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Hawks.
Konorovich misses with a wild combination.
Hawks shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Konorovich but Konorovich pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Konorovich fails to land with a series of punches.
Konorovich tries to bum rush Hawks with a series of wild strikes but Hawks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hawks tries to move into range but Konorovich moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Konorovich lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hawks will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hawks misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Konorovich fails to land with a series of punches.
Konorovich tries to bum rush Hawks with a series of wild strikes but Hawks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hawks shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Konorovich defends it nicely.
Hawks looks gassed!
Nice body punch from Konorovich.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konorovich scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
No joy there for Konorovich, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hawks with a poor takedown
and Konorovich counters with a three punch combo that has Hawks backing up. Hawks nods at Konorovich to acknowledge the strikes.
Konorovich throws a series of punches but Hawks avoids them all with ease.
Konorovich darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hawks tries to close the distance and clinch but Konorovich swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hawks changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Konorovich tries to avoid it but Hawks manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Konorovich to the ground. Konorovich escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hawks takes one on the button.
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!
Konorovich misses with the combination.
Konorovich scores with a one two! Hawks had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Konorovich throws a good cross that connects.
Konorovich lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hawks backs up against the cage.
Hawks avoids a punch combination nicely.
Konorovich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hawks shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Konorovich scores with a decent looking hook.
Konorovich misses with a low kick.
Konorovich lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hawks backs up against the cage.
Temistokles Konorovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Konorovich swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hawks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sloppy strikes from Konorovich. Those never looked like landing.
Konorovich throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hawks counters with a one-two to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Konorovich misses with a wild combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawks shoots in for a takedown but Konorovich shows good takedown defense.
Hawks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Konorovich.
Konorovich swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hawks misses with a takedown attempt - Konorovich sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Konorovich's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Konorovich duly obliges.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hawks takes one to the side of the head.
Hawks on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Temistokles Konorovich dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Konorovich comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Konorovich rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hawks moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Konorovich looks to land a combination but Hawks avoids it well.
Konorovich rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hawks moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Temistokles Konorovich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Konorovich cracks Hawks with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hawks blocks a low kick nicely.
Hawks dodges the punch combination from Konorovich.
Konorovich throws a right and a left that Hawks avoids nicely.
Hawks dives in and grabs Konorovich's left leg, looking for a takedown. Konorovich pushes down on Hawks's head and hops out.
Konorovich throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hawks counters with a three punch combo that has Konorovich backing up. Konorovich nods at Hawks to acknowledge the strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hawks shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Konorovich defends it nicely.
Konorovich swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hawks counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Konorovich swings for the body but Hawks moves out of range.
Konorovich rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hawks moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Konorovich throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hawks counters with a series of strikes. Konorovich will be more careful next time no doubt.
Konorovich tries to sprawl but Hawks drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Konorovich avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hawks.
Hawks wants to stand up but Konorovich is controlling the position.
Hawks is stalling here. Konorovich is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hawks seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Konorovich has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Konorovich happy to just control the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawks is looking to regain half guard here but Konorovich keeps moving and retains side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A lull in the action here as Konorovich stalls from top position.
Hawks is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Konorovich controls the position from side control.
Hawks is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Konorovich is controlling him well.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Temistokles Konorovich wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Hawks dodges the punch combination from Konorovich.
Hawks changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Konorovich tries to avoid it but Hawks manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Konorovich to the ground. Konorovich escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Temistokles Konorovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Hawks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Konorovich connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hawks momentarily.
Konorovich misses with a few strikes there.
Konorovich lands a nice shot to the body.
Konorovich throws a series of punches but Hawks avoids them all with ease.
Horrible takedown by Hawks or perhaps it was just good defense by Konorovich which made him look bad.
Hawks takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Konorovich throws a combination. Hawks tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hawks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Konorovich misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jason Hawks will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Konorovich with a nice cross.
Hawks slips a jab and a cross from Konorovich.
Some wild striking there from Konorovich.
Hawks shoots in and drives through. Konorovich sprawls well.
Hawks with a poor takedown
and Konorovich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Konorovich tests Hawks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hawks gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Konorovich misses with a body shot.
A combination from Konorovich does no damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hawks takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hawks has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Konorovich.
Some wild striking there from Konorovich.
Konorovich stalks Hawks and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hawks's face. Hawks staggers backwards, shaken.
Konorovich stuffs the takedown.
Temistokles Konorovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Hawks.
Hawks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Konorovich.
Konorovich misses with a two punch combination.
Konorovich leaves Hawks with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Konorovich misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Konorovich. Those never looked like landing.
Temistokles Konorovich is winning the standup battle so far.
Konorovich throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Hawks to counter with a crisp jab.
Konorovich tries to bum rush Hawks with a series of wild strikes but Hawks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice takedown defense from Konorovich. No joy for Hawks on that attempt.
Konorovich lands a jab to the nose.
Hawks looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Konorovich lands a glancing blow to the side of Hawks's head.
Nice jab there from Konorovich.
Hawks moves in looking to clinch but Konorovich pushes him off.
Some wild striking there from Konorovich.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawks will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Some wild striking there from Konorovich.
Hawks gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Konorovich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Konorovich uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Konorovich misses with the combination.
A combination from Konorovich does no damage.
Hawks tries to score a power double leg takedown but Konorovich sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hawks somewhat.
Konorovich swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Konorovich does no damage.
Konorovich bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hawks's head backwards.
Hawks takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hawks throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Konorovich's waist but Konorovich gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hawks off to one side.
Konorovich throws a right hand that Hawks ducks under and follows up with a left that Hawks also avoids with ease.
Hawks shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Konorovich sprawls well. Konorovich wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hawks gets slowly back to his feet.
Konorovich scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Konorovich throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
Temistokles Konorovich showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Konorovich 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Temistokles Konorovich!
Temistokles Konorovich thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dookie Stainz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julio Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dookie Stainz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dookie Stainz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Julio Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Hugh Johnson and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinez swats away the attempt to clinch by Stainz.
Martinez lands a two punch combo.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stainz. That's going to slow Martinez down.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Martinez!
Martinez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nice shot lands for Martinez.
Martinez closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Stainz throws a combination that misses
and Martinez counters with a one-two to the body.
Martinez lands with a good body shot.
Martinez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Martinez blocks a head kick by Stainz.
Martinez throws a series of punches but Stainz avoids them all with ease.
Stainz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stainz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stainz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stainz wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stainz throws a combination that misses
and Martinez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dookie Stainz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martinez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stainz swinging wildly here.
Stainz misses with a left hand
and Martinez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Martinez blocks a head kick by Stainz.
Left hook, right uppercut from Martinez.
Martinez looks to land a combination but Stainz avoids it well.
Martinez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Julio Martinez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Martinez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Stainz throws an off balance right hand
and Martinez counters with a right hand to the body.
Martinez works Stainz's body with a nice hook.
Stainz fails with a takedown attempt.
Martinez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stainz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Martinez defends it nicely.
Stainz is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Stainz closes the distance and clinches.
Martinez avoiding damage as Stainz throws knees to the body.
Stainz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stainz can't break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martinez lands a right hand.
Stainz keeps control of Martinez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stainz is trying to force a seperation but Martinez has the dominant position.
A shot in the inside from Martinez.
Stainz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Martinez cracks Stainz with a nice body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Martinez.
Martinez gets through Stainz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Martinez works on Stainz's body with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stainz is trying to break the clinch but Martinez has him pressed against the cage.
Martinez has had enough of the clinch but Stainz keeps him there for the moment.
Martinez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stainz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stainz wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short left from Martinez.
Martinez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Martinez jumps guard but Stainz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Martinez keeps control of Stainz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stainz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Martinez lands a nice shot to the body.
Stainz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Martinez has him pressed against the cage.
Martinez scores with a hook to the body.
Martinez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stainz breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Martinez.
Martinez blocks a head kick by Stainz.
Martinez pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Stainz back to the cage. Martinez follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Martinez looks to land a combination. Stainz sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stainz shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dookie Stainz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martinez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Stainz fails to land the takedown.
Martinez scores with a jab to the head.
Martinez lands a jab-cross combination.
Martinez misses with a double jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A left and a right from Martinez both land. Nice combination.
Martinez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Martinez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stainz. Stainz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stainz takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Martinez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Stainz fails with a takedown attempt.
A shot to the liver by Martinez. Beautiful body shot.
A low kick from Stainz misses
and Martinez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stainz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Martinez works over Stainz's head and body with a nice combination.
Martinez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A jab from Martinez finds it's way through Stainz's defenses.
Martinez pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Stainz back to the cage. Martinez follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Stainz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Martinez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Martinez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Martinez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stainz backs up against the cage.
Nice uppercut there from Martinez.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stainz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stainz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Martinez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stainz. Stainz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Martinez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Martinez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stainz backs up against the cage.
Stainz tries to clinch up
and Martinez counters with a three punch combo that has Stainz backing up. Stainz nods at Martinez to acknowledge the strikes.
Stainz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Martinez to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dookie Stainz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stainz throws the kick towards the body but Martinez avoids it.
Stainz is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Martinez.
Martinez lands a jab-cross combination.
Martinez is working the combinations to good effect here.
Stainz lands a leg kick that knocks Martinez off balance momentarily.
Stainz misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez throws a one two combo.
Stainz looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Martinez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stainz shoots in looking for a takedown. Martinez tries to sprawl out of it but Stainz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Martinez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Martinez.
Martinez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Martinez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Martinez.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stainz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Martinez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Martinez lands a glancing blow to the side of Stainz's head.
Martinez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Martinez.
Martinez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Stainz pushes Martinez up against the cage in a clinch.
Martinez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stainz just stands there and leans against the cage.
Stainz is trying to push Martinez away but Martinez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stainz has had enough of the clinch but Martinez keeps him there for the moment.
Martinez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stainz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Martinez has him pressed against the cage.
Martinez fails to pull guard.
Good body shot from Martinez.
A right handed body shot lands from Martinez.
Martinez tries to pull guard but Stainz won't allow it.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Stainz. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Martinez lands with a light punch inside.
Stainz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stainz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez scores with a hook.
Stainz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Martinez.
Martinez misses with the combination.
Stainz forces Martinez back against the cage and clinches.
Martinez misses with a punch to the body.
Martinez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stainz backwards.
A hook to the body from Martinez.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martinez lands a shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Martinez prevents Stainz from breaking the clinch.
Stainz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stainz manages to break the clinch.
Martinez throws a nice looking combination but Stainz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Martinez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Martinez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Martinez avoids the head kick by Stainz.
Stainz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dookie Stainz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stainz looks to land a combination but Martinez avoids it well.
Stainz lands with a slapping head kick.
Martinez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stainz tries to clinch up.
Martinez stuns Stainz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stainz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice cross by Martinez.
Stainz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stainz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stainz is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Martinez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez throws a right hand that Stainz ducks under and follows up with a left that Stainz also avoids with ease.
Martinez connects with a jab.
Martinez digs a good body shot into Stainz's ribs.
Martinez scores with a one two! Stainz had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Julio Martinez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stainz takes one on the button.
Stainz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Martinez avoids the head kick by Stainz.
Martinez lands a really nice looking cross but Stainz seems unphased.
A left and a right from Martinez both land. Nice combination.
Stainz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stainz throws a combination that misses
and Martinez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Martinez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Stainz instigates a clinch.
Martinez lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Martinez.
Stainz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Martinez has him pressed against the cage.
Martinez pushes Stainz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Julio Martinez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Martinez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Martinez lands a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martinez manages to pull guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Martinez is on top in guard.
Martinez is working Stainz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Martinez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stainz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stainz has momentary wrist control but Martinez slips an elbow through the middle.
Martinez lands a couple of elbows.
Martinez decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Martinez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stainz at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez lands a jab to Stainz's midsection.
Martinez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stainz on the side of the head.
Martinez fails to land with a series of punches.
Stainz moves forwards but Martinez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stainz misses with a head kick.
Martinez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Martinez.
Stainz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Martinez throws a series of punches but Stainz avoids them all with ease.
Julio Martinez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A nice combination there by Martinez.
Martinez misses with the combination.
Stainz throws a head kick that misses.
Stainz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez misses with a series of wild punches.
Martinez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Martinez lands a two punch combo.
Martinez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stainz moves away.
Martinez misses with a double jab.
Stainz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Martinez's calf.
Martinez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stainz.
No joy there for Stainz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stainz misses with a series of wild punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Left hook, right uppercut from Martinez.
Dookie Stainz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A right-left combo lands from Martinez.
And that's the end of the fight!
Julio Martinez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Martinez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julio Martinez!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marti Pico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Denny Rafael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rafael is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Dragging Dead Bodies in Blue Bags Up Really Long Hills. Marti Pico has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Purple 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marti Pico!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Denny Rafael!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Hugh Johnson and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rafael throws the left hand but Pico avoids the punch easily.
Rafael waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pico.
Pico feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Rafael looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pico drops back looking for a leg! Rafael is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rafael manages to kick Pico off! Pico jumps back into Rafael's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rafael is looking for a triangle here but Pico uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Rafael tries to buck Pico off but Pico is having none of it.
Rafael is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Pico is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Rafael wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pico prevents Rafael from getting the reversal.
Rafael manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Pico prevents Rafael from improving his position.
Rafael tries to kick Pico off but Pico keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rafael makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rafael.
Rafael has his foot on Pico's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pico works his way back into a safe position though.
Rafael is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pico defends well.
Rafael looks gassed!
Rafael keeping full guard, as Pico tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pico is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pico stands and throws Rafael's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rafael manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Rafael 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 fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rafael uses his free foot to push down on Pico's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Pico.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rafael is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Pico has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Pico!
Rafael working for submissions but it's allowed Pico to get to half guard.
Pico is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rafael is just riding it out for now. Pico eventually gives up the hold.
Rafael is trying to stand up here but Pico is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rafael is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pico pulls his head out easily.
Rafael wants to improve his position but Pico is controlling well.
Pico has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Rafael defend it? Pico steps over the head and cranks it - Rafael is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Pico!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marti Pico!
Marti Pico 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gerard Mousasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stone Kirby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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205 lbs
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217 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gerard Mousasi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stone Kirby!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Eliza Hachem and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kirby lands with a hook. Mousasi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mousasi has a takedown stuffed.
Kirby fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mousasi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kirby avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kirby circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kirby scoring well with a low kick there.
Mousasi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kirby throws a leg kick which misses Mousasi's front leg but catches the back leg as Mousasi tries to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kirby.
Kirby lands a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mousasi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mousasi shoots in for a takedown but Kirby shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mousasi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mousasi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kirby throws a leg kick which misses Mousasi's front leg but catches the back leg as Mousasi tries to avoid it.
Mousasi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kirby.
Kirby getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
It looks like Gerard Mousasi has been cut.
Kirby scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kirby circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mousasi tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mousasi is looking to clinch but Kirby is avoiding it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kirby throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stone Kirby is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mousasi tries to clinch there but Kirby circles away.
Mousasi moves in looking to clinch but Kirby pushes him off.
Kirby uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mousasi gets the takedown into side control.
Mousasi taking a breather here.
Mousasi prevents Kirby from escaping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Kirby is trying to get back to half guard.
Kirby being controlled for a moment.
Mousasi's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Gerard Mousasi just wasn't active enough.
Kirby misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kirby buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kirby scoring well with a low kick there.
Kirby moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kirby lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kirby swats away the attempt to clinch by Mousasi.
Mousasi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kirby's waist but Kirby gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mousasi off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gerard Mousasi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mousasi 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.
Kirby throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mousasi on the side of the head.
Kirby is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mousasi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Kirby fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mousasi doesn't manage to clinch there - Kirby circles away.
Kirby looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
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!
Kirby cracks the inside of Mousasi's front leg.
Mousasi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kirby tries to avoid it but Mousasi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kirby to the ground. Kirby escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kirby goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kirby throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kirby scores with a head kick. Mousasi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Mousasi takes a kick to the side of the head.
Mousasi is looking to clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mousasi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kirby tries to avoid it but Mousasi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kirby to the ground. Kirby escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mousasi walks into a straight right hand from Kirby.
Mousasi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stone Kirby dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gerard Mousasi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kirby throws a nice looking combination but Mousasi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mousasi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kirby fakes the leg kick and cracks Mousasi in the body.
Stone Kirby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mousasi tries to clinch up but Kirby circles away and keeps his distance.
Kirby scores with a hook to the body. Mousasi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mousasi looks to clinch
and Kirby cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mousasi moves in looking to clinch but Kirby pushes him off.
Mousasi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mousasi tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mousasi forces Kirby back against the cage and clinches.
Kirby is trying to break the clinch but Mousasi is controlling him.
Mousasi takes an elbow to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kirby breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mousasi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mousasi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gerard Mousasi's cut is getting worse.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kirby.
Mousasi tries to clinch up but Kirby circles away and keeps his distance.
Kirby's corner calls for a 1-2. Kirby obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kirby lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kirby.
Mousasi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kirby manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kirby throws a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mousasi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kirby.
Kirby lands a big head kick that sends Mousasi to the canvas! Kirby follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stone Kirby!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bariga Kodeinich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kodeinich comes to the cage accompanied by Codeine. Smith has chosen Smoke the Fire as his entrance music. Johnny Smith will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bariga Kodeinich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johnny Smith!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Skip Squint and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kodeinich misses with a wild body shot.
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Kodeinich sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kodeinich is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smith.
Kodeinich misses with the combination.
Kodeinich tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Kodeinich throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kodeinich lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A punch combination from Kodeinich misses.
Kodeinich moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Kodeinich misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kodeinich will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kodeinich tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kodeinich tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Smith counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kodeinich's guard now.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Smith has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kodeinich is proving hard to escape from.
Kodeinich is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smith trying to control but Kodeinich is working from the bottom.
Kodeinich looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Smith sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Johnny Smith wasn't active enough on the ground.
Some wild striking there from Kodeinich.
Kodeinich lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Bariga Kodeinich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kodeinich misses with a few strikes there.
Kodeinich misses with a double jab.
Kodeinich closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the cage.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kodeinich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kodeinich is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Smith is keeping busy.
Kodeinich lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kodeinich.
Smith tries to pull guard but Kodeinich forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bariga Kodeinich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Smith.
Kodeinich stops a takedown attempt from Smith.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kodeinich lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kodeinich's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No joy there for Kodeinich, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kodeinich works over Smith's head and body with a nice combination.
Kodeinich swinging wildly here.
Kodeinich gets a clinch.
Kodeinich tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kodeinich is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kodeinich prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kodeinich has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment.
Smith tries for a takedown but Kodeinich manages to get underhooks.
Smith has Kodeinich pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kodeinich manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Smith tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kodeinich just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kodeinich digs a right hand underneath Smith's ribcage. Smith let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hook to the body lands for Kodeinich.
Smith looks gassed!
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!
Kodeinich is working Smith over against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kodeinich misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kodeinich walks away with a smile on his face. Smith gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kodeinich lands with a nice body punch.
Kodeinich takes the fight into the clinch.
Smith keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kodeinich's efforts to push away.
Kodeinich stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kodeinich tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Kodeinich prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kodeinich scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Kodeinich.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kodeinich digs a right hand into Smith's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smith's gas tank.
Kodeinich stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kodeinich tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Smith prevents a body shot from Kodeinich.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bariga Kodeinich dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A combination from Kodeinich does no damage.
Kodeinich misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kodeinich as he avoids it easily.
Kodeinich scores with the left hand. Smith knows he should have avoided that one.
Bariga Kodeinich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kodeinich moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
No joy there for Kodeinich, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A combination from Kodeinich does no damage.
Kodeinich looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Kodeinich throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kodeinich tries to clinch up.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kodeinich scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kodeinich throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kodeinich throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kodeinich misses with the combination.
Kodeinich fails to land with a series of punches.
Kodeinich swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kodeinich is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kodeinich thuds his right hand into Smith's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kodeinich has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kodeinich misses with a kick to the body.
Smith throws a head kick but Kodeinich moves out of range.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kodeinich wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Kodeinich.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kodeinich tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith throws a right hand that Kodeinich ducks under and follows up with a left that Kodeinich also avoids with ease.
Kodeinich fails to land with a series of punches.
Kodeinich clinches up with Smith and pushes him back against the cage.
Kodeinich misses with a body punch.
Smith blocks a body shot from Kodeinich.
Smith jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kodeinich walks away with a smile on his face. Smith gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kodeinich sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smith somewhat.
Bariga Kodeinich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Smith.
Kodeinich has Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Kodeinich scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Kodeinich.
Smith tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kodeinich smiles and moves away.
Kodeinich misses with a two punch combination.
Kodeinich goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kodeinich is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kodeinich avoids it really well and circles away.
Kodeinich tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kodeinich misses with a few strikes there.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Kodeinich shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kodeinich lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kodeinich looks to land a body kick but Smith moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kodeinich swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bariga Kodeinich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kodeinich scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Smith scores with a head kick. Kodeinich tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kodeinich throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kodeinich tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith lands with a nice combination. Kodeinich backs away looking to recover.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch combination from Kodeinich misses.
Kodeinich wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Kodeinich throws a head kick that misses
and Smith counters with a takedown into side control.
Kodeinich managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Smith.
Kodeinich is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith wants to control but Kodeinich is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bariga Kodeinich 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kodeinich closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the cage.
Smith tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kodeinich misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
Still in the clinch, Kodeinich scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smith tries to pull guard but Kodeinich holds him up against the cage and eventually Smith drops back down to his feet.
Kodeinich gets underhooks to prevent Smith's takedown attempt.
Bariga Kodeinich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Smith.
Kodeinich's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kodeinich!
Kodeinich looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Kodeinich fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bariga Kodeinich is winning the standup battle so far.
Kodeinich lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kodeinich slaps away a takedown attempt from Smith, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Kodeinich sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Kodeinich sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kodeinich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kodeinich misses with a double jab.
Kodeinich swinging wildly here.
Smith gets a double leg takedown into Kodeinich's guard.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Kodeinich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kodeinich is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Kodeinich.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kodeinich keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kodeinich kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Johnny Smith was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Smith closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kodeinich circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kodeinich fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kodeinich misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith drops his hands momentarily and Kodeinich takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Horrible takedown by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Kodeinich which made him look bad.
Kodeinich darts in and clinches Smith up against the cage.
Smith is trying to pull guard but Kodeinich has him pressed against the cage.
Kodeinich working hard to break the clinch.
A short right from Kodeinich on the inside.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Kodeinich here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Kodeinich lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
Smith tries to stall but Kodeinich uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kodeinich gets through Smith's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smith tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kodeinich just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kodeinich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kodeinich tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kodeinich looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Smith has Kodeinich pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Smith pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kodeinich tumbling to the mat - Smith dives into Kodeinich's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kodeinich looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Johnny Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith wants to control from the top but Kodeinich keeps moving.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Bariga Kodeinich is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bariga Kodeinich showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kodeinich, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bariga Kodeinich!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenjiro Chiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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130 lbs
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160 lbs
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Counter striker
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kenjiro Chiba!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Steve Erwin and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ryan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chiba is defending against the submission attempts here by Ryan.
Ryan wants to pass the guard but Chiba is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chiba keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chiba really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ryan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ryan is looking to advance position but Chiba won't allow it.
Chiba is defending against the submission attempts here by Ryan.
Ryan thows a huge punch but Chiba dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ryan thows a huge punch but Chiba dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryan wants to work for an arm triangle but Chiba is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Chiba is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chiba defends it well.
Ryan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chiba has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ryan passes to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Chiba looks calm but he's in trouble here. Ryan gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Chiba is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Ryan lets go of the hold and Chiba can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jack Ryan!
After winning the bout, Jack Ryan 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Isamu Natsuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Penl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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209 lbs
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Isamu Natsuki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Penl!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Winston Howard and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Natsuki scores with a jab to the body.
Penl misses with an uppercut. Natsuki saw that one coming.
Natsuki looks to land a body kick but Penl moved away.
Penl darts in trying to clinch
and Natsuki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Penl looks to land a combination but Natsuki avoids it well.
Natsuki is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Penl's half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Natsuki passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Penl!
Natsuki landing punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Penl is trying to stand.
BOOM! Natsuki connects with a massive shot to the dome!
It looks like Jason Penl has been cut.
Natsuki working for a submission but Penl is keeping him at bay.
Penl tries to improve his position but Natsuki has taken his back! Natsuki has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Penl tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Natsuki pushes Penl away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Isamu Natsuki!
Isamu Natsuki 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Miles OToole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kid Vera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vera is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: You are just a JOKE!. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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180 lbs
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192 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Miles OToole!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kid Vera!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Steve Erwin and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OToole shoots for a takedown but Vera saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
OToole throws a shot from downtown. Vera moves away and avoids it.
OToole fails to land with a series of punches.
OToole swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vera lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but OToole circles away quickly and effectively.
Vera is looking to land body kicks.
OToole dodges the punch combination from Vera.
OToole takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Miles OToole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vera drops OToole with a left and a right! Oh, OToole is hurt - Vera dives into side control looking to finish!
OToole is rocked!
It looks like Miles OToole has been cut.
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!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Vera wants to lay and pray for a moment but OToole keeps working.
OToole wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Vera is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt OToole will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Vera stands up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OToole darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
OToole sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vera defending well though.
OToole is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
OToole thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
OToole not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vera keeping control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vera is trying to stand up here but OToole is controlling him well.
Vera is looking to control OToole's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vera avoid being mounted?
Ground and pound from OToole.
OToole thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vera blocking the ground and pound attempt from OToole.
OToole thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vera is trying to get back to full guard.
OToole not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
OToole is thwarting Vera's attempts to control the position.
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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
OToole with the ground and pound but Vera uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Vera manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. OToole manages to get himself to full guard.
Vera trying to control but OToole is working from the bottom.
OToole had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vera defends it easily.
Vera gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
OToole shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vera defends it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vera misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vera feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to OToole's calf.
OToole shoots in but Vera avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miles OToole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vera defends well against a solid takedown attempt from OToole.
Vera feints a jab promting OToole to slip. Vera then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. OToole slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
OToole has a takedown stuffed.
OToole is breathing heavily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from OToole.
Vera gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vera looking for a takedown.
Vera pressing his opponent against the cage.
OToole is trying to drag Vera to the mat but Vera just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kid Vera dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Miles OToole's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
OToole shoots in looking for a takedown. Vera tries to sprawl out of it but OToole keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vera manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vera lands a two punch combo.
OToole circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vera dives in and grabs OToole's left leg, looking for a takedown. OToole pushes down on Vera's head and hops out.
Vera tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but OToole swivels and escapes.
A combination from Vera does no damage.
A punch combination from OToole misses.
Nice takedown defense from Vera. No joy for OToole on that attempt.
OToole swinging wildly here.
OToole with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vera lands a stunning uppercut that sends OToole to the mat!
Oh OToole is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miles OToole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vera controlling the pace.
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.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kid Vera was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Nice sprawl there from Vera as OToole shoots in.
Vera scores with a spinning back kick!
OToole seems to have got his legs back now.
Vera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vera lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends OToole sprawling to the canvas. Vera follows him down, looking for the kill. Can OToole hang on?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vera controlling the action here.
Vera is working for a submission of some sort.
Vera passes to full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vera content just to control the position here.
Vera scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish OToole?
Vera controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OToole is wriggling around trying to escape.
Vera pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Vera takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Vera looking to ground and pound but OToole is blocking nicely.
Vera controlling the position easily from mount.
Vera lands with some strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kid Vera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Miles OToole's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Vera lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as OToole crumples to the floor! Vera milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kid Vera! Kid Vera retains his middleweight title!
Kid Vera took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Steel Penn's Laundry 93% for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yin Tao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tao has chosen Philip Bailey - Walking on the Chinese Wall as his entrance music. Yin Tao will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Smith!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Yin Tao!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Eliza Hachem and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters circling a little - Tao finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tao avoids it really well and circles away.
Tao scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tao goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tao's jab looks to have found its range, popping Smith under the eye.
Smith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tao counters with a nice leg kick.
Tao delivers a nice body kick.
Tao lands a jab to Smith's midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Horrible takedown by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Tao which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up with Tao, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes Tao against the cage but Tao circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Smith shoots in but no luck this time.
Tao clobbers Smith with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tao lands with a slapping head kick.
Tao scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith doesn't seem bothered though.
Tao thumps Smith with a low kick.
Tao dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smith. That did some damage!
Smith steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tao. That one must have hurt.
Smith is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tao scores with a sloppy right hand. Smith should have avoided that one.
Tao throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith on the side of the head.
Tao scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith doesn't seem bothered though.
Tao thumps Smith with a low kick.
Tao swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smith.
Smith tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Smith shoots and misses
and Tao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith tries to keep at a distance but Tao has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Tao lands a nice elbow.
Tao gets underhooks to prevent Smith's takedown attempt.
Tao connects with a knee to the head.
Tao landing knees to the head.
Tao lands a knee to the body.
Still in the clinch, Tao scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tao comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from Tao.
Tao lands an elbow inside that Smith shrugs off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tao.
Tao lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tao comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Tao manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Smith shoots and misses
and Tao counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tao thows a body kick. Smith tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tao connects with a nice looking jab.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Smith. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Tao throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tao lands a nice hook to Smith's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tao scores with a nice body kick.
Smith takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tao connects with a solid leg kick.
Yin Tao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tao lands a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tao lets loose with a powerful body kick. Smith will feel that in the morning.
Tao fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tao lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tao lands a lovely overhand right.
Tao instigates a clinch.
Tao using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tao lands with a light punch inside.
Tao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
An inside leg kick lands from Tao.
Smith has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tao.
Tao paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yin Tao dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tao with a jab.
Smith fails to land the takedown.
Tao ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tao scores with a kick to the body.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tao as he avoids it easily.
Tao lands with an overhand left.
Tao has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tao lands a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tao buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smith takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tao cracks the inside of Smith's front leg.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tao gets a clinch.
Nice elbow from Tao.
Smith is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tao breaks the clinch.
Tao lands a nice looking kick to the body. Smith takes a step back to recover.
Tao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tao moves into the clinch.
Tao connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Mike Smith has been cut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tao.
Tao lands a damaging elbow.
Tao scores with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Tao.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tao.
Tao breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tao throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith takes one to the chin there.
Tao lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Smith closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Smith is rocked!
Smith takes a kick to the side of the head.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tao fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tao throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Smith seems to have got his legs back now.
Smith chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tao can pounce on him.
Tao fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
Tao feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Smith sprawling to the canvas! Smith rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Tao finish him?!
Tao steps in with a hook that catches Smith right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Tao follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Smith looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yin Tao! Yin Tao retains his welterweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Yin Tao thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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