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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aphachai Hopachai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barnes has chosen Black Eyed Peas - Imma Be as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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280 lbs
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260 lbs
11 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aphachai Hopachai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brock Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Eliza Hachem and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes misses with a few strikes there.
Barnes swats away the attempt to clinch by Hopachai.
Barnes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hopachai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barnes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barnes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hopachai on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hopachai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barnes.
Barnes throws a shot to the body.
Barnes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hopachai.
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!
Barnes throws a hook to the side of Hopachai's head but Hopachai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barnes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hopachai circles away quickly and effectively.
Barnes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Aphachai Hopachai has been cut.
Barnes connects with a body shot that sends Hopachai's belly button to the back.
Hopachai is breathing heavily.
Barnes lands a left and a right that send Hopachai crashing to the mat, dazed. Barnes thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Barnes misses with an uppercut. Hopachai saw that one coming.
Hopachai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barnes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopachai staying out of range there.
Barnes throws a right hand that Hopachai ducks under and follows up with a left that Hopachai also avoids with ease.
A combination from Barnes does no damage.
Barnes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barnes throws a lazy uppercut
and Hopachai counters with a stiff right hand.
Hopachai tries to move into range but Barnes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Barnes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barnes moves into the clinch.
Barnes misses with a punch on the inside.
Barnes is leaning against Hopachai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Barnes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hopachai's sensitive parts.
Barnes throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hopachai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopachai avoids the body shot from Barnes.
Barnes swats away the attempt to clinch by Hopachai.
Hopachai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barnes lands the left hand.
Hopachai 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.
Barnes sends Hopachai crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Barnes is motioning to the referee to let Hopachai up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Hopachai is rocked!
Hopachai doesn't manage to clinch there - Barnes circles away.
Oh Hopachai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barnes walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Hopachai drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Barnes swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Hopachai's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brock Barnes!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hussak Claw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kano Winchester (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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165 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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159 lbs
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Counter striker
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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, Hussak Claw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kano Winchester!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Hugh Johnson and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winchester closes the distance and clinches.
Winchester is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Claw is defending well for now.
With the fighters up against the cage, Winchester throws an elbow but misses.
Winchester tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Claw avoids it.
Claw lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Winchester is looking for a sweep. Claw is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Winchester is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Claw pulls his head out easily.
Claw seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Winchester is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Hussak Claw!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Hussak Claw waved his t-shirt featuring -OVERDOSE Factory-'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pauly Dee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nobu Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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180 lbs
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168 lbs
7 - 9 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pauly Dee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nobu Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Summer Carpenter and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dee throws an off balance right hand
and Murphy counters with a single leg into guard. Dee didn't expect that.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Dee is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Murphy defends well.
Dee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Murphy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dee doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dee wants to stand and escape but Murphy is having none of it.
Murphy trying to control but Dee is working from the bottom.
Dee 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Nobu Murphy.
Dee shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Dee was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dee avoids the attempt from Murphy to control.
Dee thowing shots but they're missing.
Dee thowing shots but they're missing.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Dee avoids the attempt from Murphy to control.
Dee with good strikes from the mount here!
Murphy holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Dee tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Murphy regains half guard.
Murphy is doing well to control the position and prevent Dee from advancing to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy is pressing down on Dee's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Murphy has his hands on Dee's head, controlling the position.
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!
Dee throws a big elbow that misses.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Dee from controlling successfully.
Dee postures up in Murphy's guard and throws a big left but Murphy blocks it.
Murphy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Murphy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Nobu Murphy.
Murphy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dee throws a jab when Murphy was well out of range.
Dee throws a looping overhand right but Murphy ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dee is trying to defend but Murphy finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dee actively working from the bottom here.
Murphy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dee is looking to improve his position.
Murphy not doing much here.
Dee wants to improve his position but Murphy is controlling well.
Dee is refusing to be controlled, as Murphy sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dee on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dee tries to get out of the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Dee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Nobu Murphy wasn't active enough on the ground.
Dee stuffs the takedown attempt from Murphy. Murphy gets slowly back to his feet.
Pauly Dee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dee but Dee pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pauly Dee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nobu Murphy.
Dee shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Murphy wants to control but Dee is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nobu Murphy will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Murphy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dee sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Murphy closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dee's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dee is on top in guard.
Dee throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dee has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dee postures up in Murphy's guard and throws a big left but Murphy blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murphy is adopting a defensive guard.
Murphy looking to control.
Dee wants to pass the guard but Murphy is keeping the position.
Dee is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Murphy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dee throwing strikes from guard but Murphy blocks nicely.
Murphy looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dee wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving.
Murphy wants to stand and escape but Dee is having none of it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dee throws a looping overhand right but Murphy ducks down to avoid it.
Murphy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dee.
Dee misses with a body shot.
Murphy shoots in looking for a takedown. Dee tries to sprawl out of it but Murphy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dee manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dee. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Dee.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Murphy cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dee working to try and regain half guard.
Murphy controlling his opponent.
Dee prevents Murphy from taking his back.
Murphy controlling his opponent.
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!
Murphy tries to control but Dee wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dee really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Murphy with the ground and pound from mount.
Nobu Murphy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dee is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Dee is looking to get to half guard.
Dee tries to buck Murphy off but he can't manage it.
Dee is desperately trying to improve his position but Murphy has a good base and remains in mount.
Murphy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dee manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dee has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Murphy is working away from the top position though.
Murphy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dee keeps working.
Well, if Murphy is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Let's hope that Murphy has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Murphy stops Dee from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nobu Murphy 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!
Murphy tries for a takedown but Dee sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Murphy gets the takedown into side control.
A lull in the action here as Murphy stalls from top position.
Murphy is looking to take a break and control but Dee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Murphy is working to tighten is grip on Dee's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Dee has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Murphy is really squeezing tight and eventually Dee passes out! Murphy breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Nobu Murphy!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Noctis Perseus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Kyles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Noctis Perseus has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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278 lbs
15 - 6 - 0 |
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250 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Noctis Perseus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jimmy Kyles!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Eliza Hachem and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kyles lands a two punch combo.
Kyles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Perseus scores with a sloppy right hand. Kyles should have avoided that one.
Kyles scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kyles jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kyles misses with a series of wild punches.
Perseus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kyles moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jimmy Kyles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perseus moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Perseus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kyles tries to avoid it but Perseus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kyles to the ground. Kyles escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kyles throws a low kick but it's checked well by Perseus.
Kyles lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Perseus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kyles circles away quickly and effectively.
Kyles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Perseus dives in and scores a takedown into Kyles's guard.
Kyles keeping moving, preventing Perseus from controlling successfully.
Kyles controls Perseus momentarily but Perseus frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perseus looking to pass the guard.
Perseus might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Perseus trying to move into half guard but instead Kyles has managed to sweep!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Perseus is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kyles is trying to control the position but Perseus postures up.
Perseus wants to control from the top but Kyles keeps moving.
Kyles looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Perseus passes into half guard.
Perseus is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kyles has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kyles really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Perseus. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perseus takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Perseus is trying for a kimura here. Kyles looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Perseus wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Noctis Perseus!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Noctis Perseus made sure he mentioned Vandal Fight Boutique (prices $8 - $30), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John McLovin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drake has chosen ACDC black ice - spoilin for a fight as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. John McLovin had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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280 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John McLovin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Danny Drake!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Bruno Hogan and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McLovin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Drake is fending him off so far but McLovin persists. Nope, Drake circles away and we're back to standing.
Drake rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McLovin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McLovin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Drake tries to avoid it but McLovin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Drake to the ground. Drake escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Drake defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McLovin.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John McLovin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circling - McLovin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McLovin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Drake's waist but Drake gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McLovin off to one side.
Drake lands a slapping body shot.
McLovin shoots for a double leg takedown but Drake sprawls well. He's pushed McLovin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Drake misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Some wild striking there from Drake.
A momentary lapse in concentration from McLovin enables Drake to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. McLovin manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Drake working some strikes from top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McLovin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McLovin looking for a sweep. Not yet McLovin, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLovin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Drake defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drake throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drake lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Drake stopping the sweep attempt from McLovin.
Drake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McLovin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Drake wants to control from the top but McLovin keeps moving.
McLovin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Drake defends it easily.
McLovin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Drake's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drake working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McLovin.
McLovin drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Drake manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now McLovin has Drake in his guard.
Drake trying to control the position from guard on top but McLovin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McLovin is looking to sweep but instead, Drake has passed into half guard.
McLovin trying to hold on to Drake's head to control him but Drake postures up.
Drake seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
McLovin actively working from the bottom here.
Drake slips a nice elbow through McLovin's hands, connecting with McLovin's forehead.
Drake thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLovin is in trouble now - Drake has advanced to mount!
McLovin takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Drake wants to control the pace but McLovin is squirming around nicely.
Drake fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Drake in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Drake breaks from McLovin's wrist control and lands an elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McLovin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Drake lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
McLovin wants to control but Drake is having none of it.
Drake lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
McLovin is rocked!
Drake postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! McLovin is out cold - huge knockout for Drake!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Danny Drake!
During a confident post fight interview, Danny Drake thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Devan Dubnyk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alun James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dubnyk comes to the cage accompanied by Obnoxious - Immortal Technique. James has chosen Carry Me Home as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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180 lbs
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175 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Devan Dubnyk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alun James!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Damien Edna and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dubnyk misses with a series of wild punches.
James thuds his right hand into Dubnyk's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
James slips under a jab from Dubnyk.
Dubnyk stalks James and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into James's face. James staggers backwards, shaken.
Dubnyk slips a jab and a cross from James.
James tries to bum rush Dubnyk with a series of wild strikes but Dubnyk uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
James throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dubnyk takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dubnyk misses with the combination.
James changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dubnyk throws a body punch but James moves out of range.
James lands a jab to Dubnyk's midsection.
Dubnyk takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dubnyk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Dubnyk.
James misses with a leg kick.
Dubnyk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
James takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Dubnyk to counter with a crisp jab.
James lands a head shot.
James punishes Dubnyk's body with a nice straight punch.
James swings away with a leg kick that misses.
James uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dubnyk.
Alun James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dubnyk.
James walks into a stiff left hand from Dubnyk.
Sloppy strikes from Dubnyk. Those never looked like landing.
James will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
James takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dubnyk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.
James dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dubnyk. That did some damage!
James moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dubnyk scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dubnyk misses with a series of wild punches.
A left lands for James.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dubnyk at a distance.
James works Dubnyk's body with a nice hook.
Dubnyk walks into a straight right hand from James.
James is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dubnyk rather than just go for the knockout.
James misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
James bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dubnyk's head backwards.
James displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dubnyk throws out the jab.
James throws a sloppy head kick and Dubnyk moves out of range easily.
A nice combination there by Dubnyk.
Dubnyk takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dubnyk darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
James misses the shot to the body.
Dubnyk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
James tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dubnyk was well out of range. Poor timing from James.
Dubnyk misses with a looping left.
Dubnyk displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dubnyk will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dubnyk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract James.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dubnyk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James was well out of range. Poor timing from Dubnyk.
Dubnyk keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Some wild striking there from James.
James scores with a shot to the body.
Dubnyk misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dubnyk defending well as James loads up on a big left hand.
Dubnyk cracks James with an open hand slap.
James steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dubnyk.
Some wild striking there from Dubnyk.
Dubnyk takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dubnyk checks a leg kick.
Dubnyk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James was well out of range. Poor timing from Dubnyk.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dubnyk was well out of range. Poor timing from James.
That kick from James tenderised Dubnyk's leg. Dubnyk is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dubnyk misses with a combination
and James counters with an outside leg kick.
Dubnyk lands with a nice body punch.
James lands a jab to Dubnyk's midsection.
A punch combination from Dubnyk misses.
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!
James lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dubnyk's sensitive parts.
James showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dubnyk.
James lands the left hand.
A combination from James does no damage.
A combination from James does no damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
James misses with a double jab.
Dubnyk will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
James misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alun James will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Dubnyk lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
No joy there for Dubnyk, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
James tries to bum rush Dubnyk with a series of wild strikes but Dubnyk uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
James closes the distance and lands a one-two.
James swings and misses with a hook to the body.
James throws a nice looking combination but Dubnyk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dubnyk lands a jab to the nose.
James just misses with a punch to the body.
Dubnyk tests James's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dubnyk slips a straight right by James.
Dubnyk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from James. Dubnyk does a little dance to reset his feet.
James throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dubnyk looks to land a combination but James avoids it well.
Nice defenses there by Dubnyk.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James just misses with a punch to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dubnyk.
James jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alun James seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dubnyk scores with a nice strike.
Dubnyk defending well as James loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Dubnyk misses.
Dubnyk digs a good hook to James's body.
James walks into a left hand.
A right-left combo lands from Dubnyk.
James tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dubnyk connects with a crisp jab.
James swings for the body but Dubnyk moves out of range.
Dubnyk avoids the body shot from James.
Dubnyk slips under a jab from James.
James throws a body punch but Dubnyk moves out of range.
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!
James defending well as Dubnyk loads up on a big left hand.
James avoids the body shot from Dubnyk.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dubnyk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from James.
James connects with a high kick.
James is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dubnyk.
Dubnyk thows a left - swing and a miss!
James misses with a body shot.
Dubnyk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. James sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dubnyk takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
James takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dubnyk misses with the combination.
Dubnyk throws a series of punches but James avoids them all with ease.
Dubnyk throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dubnyk scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dubnyk clobbers James with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
James scores with a jab.
Dubnyk scores with a jab. James acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dubnyk feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jamess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
James throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
James throws a wild body kick that Dubnyk sees coming a mile off.
Dubnyk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from James.
James slips a jab and a cross from Dubnyk.
Dubnyk loads up on a big right hand but James slips the punch.
James lands with a hook. Dubnyk tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
James keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dubnyk.
James throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dubnyk.
A cross from James lands.
James throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A jab from Dubnyk does it's job there.
Devan Dubnyk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice cross by James.
James throws a body kick the misses
letting Dubnyk counter with a right hand.
Devan Dubnyk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dubnyk slips a straight right by James.
James takes a swing at Dubnyk's ribcage but misses.
James has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dubnyk moves out of range as James strikes.
James throws a leg kick but Dubnyk sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dubnyk ducks under a wild hook from James.
James looks to throw the jab but Dubnyk is out of range.
An inside leg kick from James misses.
Dubnyk takes one to the side of the head.
James shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dubnyk napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Dubnyk wants to get back to his feet but James drags him back down.
James cracks Dubnyk with a big elbow.
James goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dubnyk has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for James but great work by Dubnyk.
James is not content to let Dubnyk control the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
James manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alun James will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Dubnyk throws a series of punches but James avoids them all with ease.
James scores with a takedown into Dubnyk's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dubnyk wants to stand but James is controlling the position.
James has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dubnyk wants to sweep here but James controlling him for the moment.
James in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
James stays in close to Dubnyk's body and controls the position.
Dubnyk keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
James postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dubnyk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract James.
James connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dubnyk throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A left lands for Dubnyk.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by James.
James scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dubnyk scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dubnyk gets cracked with a nice right hand there by James.
James closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dubnyk circles away.
James throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
James takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A combination from Dubnyk does no damage.
James lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dubnyk misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dubnyk throws a jab when James was well out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dubnyk jabs James right on the nose. James blinks but takes it well.
James thuds a left hand into Dubnyk's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dubnyk darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
James slips under a jab from Dubnyk.
Dubnyk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dubnyk gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice shot lands for James.
Dubnyk just misses with a punch to the body.
James shoots in for a takedown but Dubnyk shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
James takes one on the button.
Dubnyk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
James scores with a hook.
James throws the left hand but Dubnyk avoids the punch easily.
James looks to throw the jab but Dubnyk is out of range.
James lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dubnyk circles away quickly and effectively.
Dubnyk throws a jab when James was well out of range.
A combination from Dubnyk does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dubnyk!
Dubnyk's corner calls for a 1-2. Dubnyk obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
James tries a low kick but Dubnyk avoids it.
Dubnyk's hands are dropping dangerously low here and James connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dubnyk scrambles back to his feet.
James takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
James swings for the body but Dubnyk moves out of range.
Dubnyk listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dubnyk throws a shot from downtown. James moves away and avoids it.
James lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
James walks into a left hand.
James misses with the combination.
Dubnyk throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck James on the side of the head.
Dubnyk slips under a jab from James.
Alun James is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
James takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dubnyk circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from James misses.
Dubnyk fails to land with a series of punches.
No luck with that takedown attempt from James.
Devan Dubnyk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Devan Dubnyk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alun James.
Dubnyk fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dubnyk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Left hook, right uppercut from James.
Dubnyk smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dubnyk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.
Dubnyk throws a right and a left that both miss.
James buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
James stalks Dubnyk and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dubnyk's face. Dubnyk staggers backwards, shaken.
Some wild striking there from Dubnyk.
James bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alun James.
Well James 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alun James!
A relieved looking Alun James thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derka Derka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Onufry Zagloba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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270 lbs
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245 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Derka Derka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Onufry Zagloba!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Summer Carpenter and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zagloba is looking to clinch.
Derka looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Derka engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Derka postures up.
Zagloba looking for a guillotine here but Derka defends easily.
Derka wants to stand but Zagloba is controlling his posture from full guard.
Zagloba had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Derka defends it easily.
Derka wanted to stand there but Zagloba had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Derka trying to control the position from guard on top but Zagloba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Derka wants to pass the guard but Zagloba is keeping the position.
Zagloba is trying to keep Derka in close.
Zagloba keeping moving, preventing Derka from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Derka Derka wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Zagloba scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zagloba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Derka.
Zagloba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Derka.
Derka Derka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zagloba staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zagloba looking to score a takedown here. Derka is defending well but Zagloba drives through and ends up in Derka's guard.
Zagloba with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zagloba missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Derka looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Zagloba wants to control from the top but Derka keeps moving.
Derka is adopting a defensive guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Derka Derka.
Derka loads up on a big right hand but Zagloba slips the punch.
Derka misses with a two punch combination.
Derka defending well as Zagloba loads up on a big left hand.
Derka takes a swing at Zagloba's ribcage but misses.
Zagloba moves into the clinch.
Zagloba misses with a knee strike.
Derka lands a right hand.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Zagloba tries a knee to the head but Derka blocks it.
Zagloba tries to land knees in the clinch but Derka avoids the damage to the body.
Zagloba lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Derka Derka has been cut.
Derka blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Derka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Derka misses with a punch on the inside.
Zagloba drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Derka tries to work over Zagloba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zagloba breaks the clinch.
Derka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Derka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Derka pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Zagloba back to the cage. Derka follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Derka really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Derka tries to keep at a distance but Zagloba has taken the fight into the clinch.
Derka is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Zagloba can't fight it off and eventually Derka manages to take the fight to the floor. Zagloba looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Derka tries to stand but Zagloba is controlling from the bottom.
Zagloba is trying to control the position but Derka postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Derka trying to control but Zagloba is working from the bottom.
Derka throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derka Derka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Derka Derka's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zagloba.
Derka gets a takedown into half guard.
Derka is looking to take a break and control but Zagloba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Derka wants to stand up but Zagloba is controlling the position.
Derka Derka overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zagloba moves into full guard.
Derka won't allow Zagloba to sweep him here.
Derka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zagloba is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zagloba had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Derka defends it easily.
Zagloba is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Derka stopping the sweep attempt from Zagloba.
Derka is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Derka trying to control the position from guard on top but Zagloba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Derka has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Derka in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Derka will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Derka has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Zagloba is proving hard to escape from.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Derka Derka wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Zagloba - that will leave a mark!
A slow jab from Derka misses its intended target.
Derka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zagloba.
Derka paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zagloba shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Derka's guard.
Zagloba throws an elbow that misses. Derka uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zagloba's guard. Nice move by Derka!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zagloba looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Derka is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Zagloba has a closed guard, preventing Derka from standing up.
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.
Zagloba keeping full guard, as Derka tries to pass.
Zagloba is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Derka wants to control from the top but Zagloba keeps moving.
Zagloba avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Derka Derka just wasn't active enough.
Derka misses with the combination.
Derka thows a body shot but no joy.
Zagloba ducks under a wild hook from Derka.
Derka scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Derka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zagloba keeps working.
Derka decides to stand back up. Derka steps back and let's Zagloba get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zagloba looks to score with a jab to the body but Derka is just out of range.
Derka looks to score with a jab to the body but Zagloba is just out of range.
Derka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zagloba throws a big shot that misses.
A clash of legs there as Derka blocks the low kick.
Derka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zagloba was well out of range. Poor timing from Derka.
Zagloba tries to sprawl but Derka drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zagloba wants to get back to full guard.
Zagloba is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Derka is trying to control. Zagloba wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Derka decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Derka throws a nice looking combination but Zagloba bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A big left from Derka misses.
Derka scores a takedown into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derka Derka dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Derka Derka's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Zagloba looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Derka!
Zagloba looking to control but Derka is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Zagloba throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Zagloba lands a heavy elbow.
Zagloba in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Derka Derka's cut is getting worse.
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!
Zagloba looking to ground and pound but Derka is blocking nicely.
Derka is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Zagloba working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Jeez, Derka Derka's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Derka Derka's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Onufry Zagloba!
Onufry Zagloba made sure to mention his sponsor, [WAO]MADE IN GERMANY in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Lytle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Longfellow Deeds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Deeds is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Evils Deeds. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Longfellow Deeds enters the cage!
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25
179 lbs
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26
178 lbs
15 - 8 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Lytle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Longfellow Deeds!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, John Mangel and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lytle looks for the body kick but Deeds saw that one coming.
Lytle goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lytle, right into the meat.
Lytle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Deeds throws a hook to the side of Lytle's head but Lytle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
No joy there for Lytle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lytle looks to throw a body kick
and Deeds counters with a straight right hand.
A big left from Deeds misses.
A slow jab from Lytle misses its intended target.
Deeds fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lytle avoids it really well and circles away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Deeds darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
James Lytle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lytle throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Deeds listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lytle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Deeds manages to avoid it.
Deeds throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lytle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Deeds circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lytle jabs at Deeds's body.
Lytle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A nice combination there by Lytle.
Lytle tries to clinch but Deeds moves out of range.
Lytle defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Deeds.
Deeds swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Deeds darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Deeds is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lytle is just riding it out for now. Deeds eventually gives up the hold.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lytle is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Deeds pulls his head out easily.
Deeds seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deeds is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lytle is just riding it out for now. Deeds eventually gives up the hold.
Lytle is not content to let Deeds control the position.
Deeds wants to work for an arm triangle but Lytle is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Deeds is trying to work for a kimura but Lytle is defending well.
Lytle trying to hold on to Deeds's head to control him but Deeds postures up.
Lytle wants to get back to full guard.
Deeds works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lytle working to try and regain half guard.
Deeds avoids the attempt from Lytle to control.
Deeds in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Lytle is trying to escape the mount.
Deeds dominating with strikes here.
Deeds with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Lytle wants to hold on but Deeds pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lytle is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Deeds looking to secure an arm triangle but Lytle defends it well.
Deeds landing strikes, looking to finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lytle is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Deeds tries to control but Lytle wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lytle is looking to improve his position but Deeds isn't that keen on the idea.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Deeds cracks Lytle with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Deeds lands a nice shot to the head.
Deeds looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Longfellow Deeds will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Lytle slips under a jab.
Lytle misses with a head kick.
Lytle avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Deeds slips a jab and a cross from Lytle.
Lytle throws a jab but it's blocked by Deeds.
Lytle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lytle lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Deeds at a distance.
Lytle tries to score with a low kick but Deeds moves his leg out of the way.
Lytle lands with a right hand.
Lytle lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Deeds darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Deeds is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Deeds is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lytle sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lytle slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lytle had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Deeds defends it easily.
Lytle throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Deeds has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lytle controls Deeds momentarily but Deeds frees himself.
Lytle keeping moving, preventing Deeds from controlling successfully.
Lytle has an active guard here but Deeds has managed to pass into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deeds moves into full mount! Lytle won't be happy about that!
BOOM! Deeds connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Lytle regains half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Deeds is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lytle is just riding it out for now. Deeds eventually gives up the hold.
Deeds is trying to work for a kimura but Lytle is defending well.
Lytle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lytle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deeds works his way into full mount!
Lytle is wriggling around trying to escape.
A nice elbow there by Deeds.
Deeds is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Lytle can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Lytle can't escape the position.
Deeds working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Deeds connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lytle manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Deeds thows a huge punch but Lytle dodges it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lytle tries to roll over but Deeds keeps him under control.
Lytle is working hard here to advance position.
Lytle is refusing to be controlled, as Deeds sits in half guard.
Deeds seems to be looking for submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Deeds is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lytle defends it well.
Longfellow Deeds has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lytle gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Longfellow Deeds will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Lytle does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Lytle lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lytle throws a series of punches but Deeds moves out of range.
Deeds shoots in and bounces Lytle off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lytle is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Deeds defends well.
Lytle looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Deeds works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Deeds is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lytle sees it coming and defends easily.
Lytle manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deeds throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Deeds trying to control the position from guard on top but Lytle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lytle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Deeds throwing strikes from guard but Lytle blocks nicely.
Deeds drops back looking for a leg! Lytle is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lytle manages to kick Deeds off! Deeds jumps back into Lytle's guard.
Lytle is looking for a triangle here but Deeds uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Lytle manages to work his way to half guard, despite Deeds's best efforts.
James Lytle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deeds wants to control but Lytle is keeping him busy.
Lytle is looking to improve his position.
Lytle is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Deeds pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Deeds seems to be looking for submissions.
Deeds is trying to work for a kimura but Lytle is defending well.
Lytle actively working from the bottom here.
Deeds is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lytle actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deeds looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lytle tries to roll over but Deeds keeps him under control.
Lytle is trying to stand up here but Deeds is controlling him well.
Deeds not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lytle has hold of Deeds's hands but Deeds slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Deeds is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lytle wants to improve his position but Deeds is controlling well.
Deeds is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lytle looking for submissions off his back.
Lytle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Deeds thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Longfellow Deeds is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lytle looking for submissions off his back.
Lytle actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Longfellow Deeds.
I've got Deeds winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Longfellow Deeds!
An out of breath Longfellow Deeds thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Austin Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Nixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nixon comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Upsetters - Dread Lion kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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175 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Austin Powers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Richard Nixon!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Donatello Bradman and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powers tries a head kick but it misses.
Powers throws a lazy right hand but Nixon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nixon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Powers has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nixon throws a shot to the body.
Powers throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Nixon counters with a straight right hand.
Nixon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Powers catches Nixon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Powers throws a leg kick
and Nixon makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Powers really felt that one!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Powers moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nixon scores with a punch to the head.
Nixon closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Powers tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Nixon counter with a right hand.
Powers misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nixon lands a two punch combo.
Powers shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nixon but Nixon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nixon lands with a good body shot.
Richard Nixon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Powers throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Powers defending well as Nixon loads up on a big left hand.
Powers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nixon misses with a leg kick
and Powers counters with a stiff right hand.
Powers avoids a kick to the body.
Nixon swinging wildly here.
Powers throws a front kick aimed at Nixon's knee but Nixon avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nixon jabs at Powers's body.
Powers just misses with a punch to the body.
Powers with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nixon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nixon connects with a body shot that sends Powers's belly button to the back.
Nixon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nixon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Powers misses with an uppercut. Nixon saw that one coming.
Nixon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nixon moves out of range as Powers throws a body kick.
Powers throws a head kick but Nixon moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powers shoots in looking for a takedown. Nixon tries to sprawl out of it but Powers keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nixon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nixon throws a nice outside leg kick.
Powers lands with a right hand.
Nixon thumps Powers with a low kick.
Nixon slips a jab from Powers.
Nixon is looking to land body kicks.
Nixon throws a sloppy head kick and Powers moves out of range easily.
Powers misses with a looping left.
Nixon thuds a left hand into Powers's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nixon just misses with a punch to the body.
Nixon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Powers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Powers blocks the body kick.
Nixon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Powers was well out of range. Poor timing from Nixon.
Powers tries to move into range but Nixon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Powers takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Powers looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice takedown defense from Nixon. No joy for Powers on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Austin Powers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nixon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Powers misses with a looping left.
Nixon forces Powers back against the cage and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Nixon dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nixon throws a head kick that misses.
A shot to the liver by Powers. Beautiful body shot.
Nixon scores with a spinning back kick!
Powers throws a head kick that misses
and Nixon counters with a straight right hand.
Powers shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nixon sprawls well. Nixon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Powers gets slowly back to his feet.
Powers shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Nixon is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nixon is trying to control but can't.
Powers lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Powers thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Powers is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nixon defends it well.
Nixon desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nixon trying to hold on to Powers's head to control him but Powers postures up.
Powers looks to land a strike but Nixon avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Powers wants to pass the guard but Nixon is keeping the position.
Powers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nixon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Powers will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nixon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Powers stands and throws Nixon's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nixon is looking for a sweep.
Powers has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Powers scores with a couple of short elbows.
Nixon taking punishment in the form of punches.
Nixon manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Powers is looking to advance position but Nixon won't allow it.
Nixon moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nixon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Powers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Powers manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Powers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Powers won't allow Nixon to sweep him here.
Powers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nixon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Powers pushes down on Nixon's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Powers 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!
Nixon lands a nice looking body shot.
Powers misses the shot to the body.
Nixon misses the jab.
Powers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nixon was well out of range. Poor timing from Powers.
Nixon throws a jab but it's blocked by Powers.
Nixon with a hook.
Powers takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Powers shoots for a takedown but Nixon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Powers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nixon moves away.
Nixon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers doesn't manage to clinch there - Nixon circles away.
Nixon swings for the body but Powers moves out of range.
Nixon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Powers moves forwards but Nixon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
An inside leg kick from Powers misses.
Nixon clinches with his opponent.
Nixon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Powers pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nixon pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nixon being controlled against the cage.
Nixon lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nixon using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nixon avoiding damage as Powers throws knees to the body.
A short right from Nixon.
Powers avoiding damage as Nixon throws knees to the body.
Nixon is trying to break the clinch but Powers is controlling him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nixon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nixon blocks a body shot from Powers.
Nixon lands a damaging elbow.
Nixon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Powers can't find room to land a body shot as Nixon controls the action.
Powers misses with a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nixon as Powers tries to tie him up.
Powers lands a nice elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powers missing with knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nixon.
Nixon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nixon tries to circle away but Powers has him pinned against the cage.
Nixon pushes Powers back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Powers misses with an elbow strike.
Knees to the body from Powers.
Powers lands a nice knee to the body.
Powers tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nixon avoids it.
Powers blocks an uppercut.
Powers looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Powers is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
With the fighters up against the cage, Powers throws an elbow but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nixon throws an elbow but it misses.
Nixon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nixon manages to break the clinch.
Nixon lands a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nixon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Powers throws a sloppy body shot
and Nixon makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Powers really felt that one!
Powers throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nixon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nixon throws a quick inside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nixon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nixon looks to land a left hand but Powers moved out of range nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Nixon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nixon has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Nixon!
A very excited looking Richard Nixon rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Kongo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Drabek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drabek has chosen Imagine as his entrance music. Chuck Kongo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jeff Drabek's chin.
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272 lbs
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195 cm
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280 lbs
16 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chuck Kongo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jeff Drabek!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Winston Howard and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drabek fails to land the takedown.
Drabek avoids the body shot from Kongo.
Kongo moves in looking to clinch but Drabek pushes him off.
Drabek shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kongo sprawls well. Kongo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Drabek gets slowly back to his feet.
Kongo cracks Drabek with a good jab.
It looks like Jeff Drabek has been cut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Drabek is defended easily by Kongo.
Chuck Kongo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Drabek.
Drabek moves out of range of the body kick.
Drabek is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kongo's half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Drabek controlling the pace.
Drabek missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kongo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Drabek.
Drabek content to control rather than advance.
Drabek sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kongo defending well though.
Drabek wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kongo keeps working.
Drabek thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kongo's head.
Drabek sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kongo defending well though.
Drabek passes to side control.
Drabek working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drabek lands a decent elbow from side control.
Drabek misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kongo can't do much from the bottom here.
Drabek connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kongo some visible discomfort.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kongo can't do much from the bottom here.
Kongo parries the strikes from Drabek easily there. Drabek is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kongo to escape.
Drabek works to advance to full mount. Kongo defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Drabek wants to control the pace but Kongo is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drabek looking to finish Kongo with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kongo!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drabek is stalling here but it's allowed Kongo to get half guard.
Kongo is looking to control Drabek's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kongo avoid being mounted?
Kongo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kongo is looking for a sweep. Drabek is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Drabek sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kongo tries to roll over but Drabek keeps him under control.
Kongo works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drabek trying to control but Kongo is working from the bottom.
Drabek keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kongo's head.
Drabek wants to control from the top but Kongo keeps moving.
Kongo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Drabek working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Drabek stopping the sweep attempt from Kongo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drabek is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kongo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Drabek dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jeff Drabek's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Drabek throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kongo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Drabek is in Kongo's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Drabek accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kongo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Drabek is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Drabek accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Drabek working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Drabek throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kongo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kongo keeping moving, preventing Drabek from controlling successfully.
Drabek keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kongo's head.
Drabek working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drabek throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kongo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drabek is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kongo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Drabek is one step ahead there.
Drabek trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jeff Drabek has got the better of the ground game so far.
Drabek throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Drabek throws an elbow that misses. Kongo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Drabek's guard. Nice move by Kongo!
Kongo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kongo postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drabek looking for a sweep. Not yet Drabek, not yet.
Drabek is trying to keep Kongo in close.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nice shot lands for Drabek.
Kongo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kongo lands with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kongo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Drabek's hands.
Drabek misses with a body shot.
Kongo leaves Drabek with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kongo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kongo misses with a hook.
Drabek takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Drabek is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drabek gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kongo throws an overhand right that lands on Drabek's shoulder, as Drabek tries to avoid the shot.
Kongo misses with a leg kick.
Drabek scores with a jab.
Kongo swings for the body but Drabek moves out of range.
Kongo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kongo slaps away a takedown attempt from Drabek, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Drabek moves forwards but Kongo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Drabek shoots in and drives through. Kongo sprawls well.
Chuck Kongo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Drabek.
Kongo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Drabek keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Drabek misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kongo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drabek is looking to clinch.
Drabek circles away from the clinch attempt.
Drabek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kongo was well out of range. Poor timing from Drabek.
Kongo misses with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drabek tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kongo swivels and escapes.
Drabek tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kongo swivels and escapes.
Kongo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kongo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chuck Kongo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kongo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kongo misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Kongo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jeff Drabek's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Kongo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drabek avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kongo scores with a spinning back kick!
Kongo is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Drabek like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Drabek from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chuck Kongo!
Chuck Kongo 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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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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