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B!64: Haterade! PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dimas Suryadi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Suryadi's choice of entrance music: Dragging Dead Bodies in Blue Bags Up Really Long Hills. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ryan King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dimas Suryadi!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Bruno Hogan and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - King throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
King tries to clinch there but Suryadi circles away.
Suryadi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Suryadi is defended easily by King.
King misses with a takedown attempt - Suryadi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Suryadi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. King did well to prevent Suryadi getting side control.
King has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Suryadi is working away from the top position though.
King works his way to full guard. Good work.
Suryadi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
King is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suryadi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Suryadi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. King is keeping the position for now.
Suryadi has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing King to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Suryadi is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - King pulls down on the head and he's put Suryadi to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ryan King!
A very excited looking Ryan King 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Goss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafeal Djocovito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goss comes into the arena with Sybreed: Emma-0 blaring out of the sound system. Djocovito is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Rose - A Perfect Circle. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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170 lbs
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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
15 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joseph Goss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rafeal Djocovito!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, John Mangel and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Djocovito fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Djocovito throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Goss on the side of the head.
Djocovito throws a one two combo.
Djocovito has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Goss.
Djocovito throws out a leg kick but Goss moves out of range and Djocovito only half commits.
Goss has Djocovito up against the cage in a clinch.
Goss scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Rafeal Djocovito has been cut.
Goss throws an elbow but it misses.
Goss with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Goss lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Goss lands a knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goss throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Goss landing knees to the head.
Djocovito is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Goss gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Goss misses with a knee strike.
Goss tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Djocovito is trying to trip Goss. He has hold of a leg but Goss is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Djocovito persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Djocovito in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goss looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Goss had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Djocovito defends it easily.
Djocovito got a little sloppy there for a moment and Goss has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Djocovito has managed to get both his arms back between Goss's legs - danger averted.
Goss working for a triangle but Djocovito defends it easily.
Goss looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Djocovito puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Goss looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Goss has hold of Djocovito's hands but Djocovito slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goss blocking the ground and pound attempt from Djocovito.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goss is trying to stand back up but Djocovito is controlling him
Goss is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Djocovito pulls his head out easily.
Goss keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Goss is in trouble now - Djocovito has advanced to mount!
Goss manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Djocovito is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Djocovito landing strikes from the mount.
Djocovito prevents Goss from getting the reversal.
Djocovito is landing with some decent strikes but Goss is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Djocovito has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Goss's face.
Djocovito lands with some strikes.
Goss bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Goss stands and throws Djocovito's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goss is putting a hurting on Djocovito here, landing some big shots from side control.
Djocovito sneaks back into half guard.
Goss slips a nice elbow through Djocovito's hands, connecting with Djocovito's forehead.
Djocovito keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Goss is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Goss stops Djocovito from getting back to his feet.
Goss is thwarting Djocovito's attempts to control the position.
Goss throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Djocovito tries to kick Goss off but Goss keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Djocovito keeping control of the position.
Djocovito kicks Goss off and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Djocovito swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Djocovito scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick by Goss misses
and Djocovito counters with a stiff right hand.
Goss wants to clinch.
Goss displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Djocovito throws out the jab.
Djocovito shoots in for a takedown but Goss shows good takedown defense.
Joseph Goss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafeal Djocovito.
Goss is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Goss shoots for a takedown but Djocovito saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Goss tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Djocovito manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Djocovito throws a good cross that connects.
Goss throws a head kick but Djocovito moves out of range.
Djocovito tries to score a power double leg takedown but Goss sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Djocovito somewhat.
Djocovito throws a leg kick
and Goss counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Goss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Joseph Goss will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rafeal Djocovito's cut.
That's time! Goss's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Djocovito avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Joseph Goss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goss throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Djocovito.
Goss misses with a head kick.
Goss is looking to clinch but Djocovito is avoiding it.
Djocovito tries to keep at a distance but Goss has taken the fight into the clinch.
Djocovito is looking for a takedown.
Goss misses with a body punch.
Goss using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Djocovito has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Goss lands a body shot in the clinch.
Goss lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Goss tries a knee to the head but Djocovito blocks it.
Goss working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Djocovito avoids a wild elbow strike from Goss.
Goss avoiding damage as Djocovito throws knees to the body.
Goss lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goss lands a good knee to the midsection. Djocovito won't want to take too many of those.
Goss comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Goss lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Goss can't find room to land a body shot as Djocovito controls the action.
Goss lands with a right to the head.
Goss is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Goss missing with knees to the body.
Goss lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Djocovito has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Goss avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Joseph Goss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafeal Djocovito.
Djocovito tries to throw a body punch but Goss avoids it by throwing Djocovito back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Goss.
Goss lands a good knee to the midsection. Djocovito won't want to take too many of those.
Djocovito is breathing heavily.
Djocovito takes a knee right on the jaw!
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!
Goss lands a nice elbow.
Goss digs a right hand underneath Djocovito's ribcage. Djocovito let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goss lands an elbow just above Djocovito 's eye.
Goss lands a nice elbow.
Goss lands a nice knee to the body.
Goss comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Goss lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Goss stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Goss just misses with a elbow thrown towards Djocovito's brow.
Goss trying to land knees to the body.
Goss presses Djocovito against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Goss.
Goss using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Djocovito has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Goss connects with a knee to the head.
Goss misses with a knee to the head.
Joseph Goss has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Goss lands an elbow that stopped Djocovito in his tracks for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Djocovito drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Goss gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Goss with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Djocovito has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Goss is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Goss can't find room to land a body shot as Djocovito controls the action.
Goss lands a good knee to the midsection. Djocovito won't want to take too many of those.
Goss lands a nice elbow.
Goss misses with a knee to the head.
Goss landing knees to the body.
Goss lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Goss tries to land knees in the clinch but Djocovito avoids the damage to the body.
Djocovito blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Goss misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Djocovito.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Djocovito lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Djocovito dodges an elbow strike from Goss.
Djocovito managing to block the knees to the body from Goss.
Djocovito goes for a takedown in the clinch but Goss prevents it.
Goss trying to land knees to the body.
Goss landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Djocovito looking for a takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goss tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Djocovito avoids it.
Goss tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Djocovito avoids it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Goss lands a damaging elbow.
Goss landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Goss landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Goss dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rafeal Djocovito's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Goss throws a head kick that misses.
Djocovito fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Goss sprawls well initially but Djocovito persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rafeal Djocovito has got the better of the ground game so far.
Goss wants to get back to full guard.
Goss pushes Djocovito off looking to stand but Djocovito dives back in and keeps control.
Goss gets full guard.
Djocovito with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Djocovito pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goss is keeping the position for now.
Goss has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Djocovito can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Djocovito wants to control from the top but Goss keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Djocovito landing some decent shots from guard.
Djocovito trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goss manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Djocovito manages to get himself to full guard.
Goss throws a strike but Djocovito rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Goss is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Goss wants to sweep here but Djocovito controlling him for the moment.
Djocovito decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Horrible takedown by Djocovito or perhaps it was just good defense by Goss which made him look bad.
Goss fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Goss motions for Djocovito to come forward. Goss throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Djocovito misses with a body shot.
Goss tries to clinch up.
Goss misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The fighters circle momentarily. Djocovito darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Goss closes the distance looking to clinch
and Djocovito counters with a straight right hand.
Djocovito stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Goss wants to clinch up but Djocovito keeps it at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goss fails with an attempt to clinch.
Goss tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Djocovito throws a wild body kick that Goss sees coming a mile off.
Djocovito digs a good body shot into Goss's ribs.
Goss doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Goss throws a front kick aimed at Djocovito's knee but Djocovito avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goss fails with an attempt to clinch.
Djocovito avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Goss tries to clinch but Djocovito moves away
and Djocovito counters with a two punch combo.
Horrible takedown by Goss or perhaps it was just good defense by Djocovito which made him look bad.
Djocovito fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Djocovito is trying hard to land a takedown here. Goss sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Goss scores with a head kick. Djocovito tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Goss tries to score a power double leg takedown but Djocovito sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Goss somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joseph Goss. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Djocovito lands a glancing blow to the side of Goss's head.
Goss blocks a head kick by Djocovito.
Djocovito throws a big shot that misses.
Djocovito with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Djocovito shoots in for a takedown but Goss shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rafeal Djocovito has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joseph Goss is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Djocovito swats away the attempt to clinch by Goss.
Goss tries to clinch up.
Goss tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Djocovito counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Goss thinking.
Goss cracks the inside of Djocovito's front leg.
Djocovito throws a nice looking combination but Goss bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Djocovito fails with a takedown attempt.
Goss takes the fight into the clinch.
Goss landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goss lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Goss putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Djocovito in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Joseph Goss.
Well Goss has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph Goss!
Joseph Goss decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Wylde Rhoads (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Balls Deep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jake Wylde Rhoads!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Balls Deep!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Donatello Bradman and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wylde Rhoads fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Deep avoids it really well and circles away.
Deep tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wylde Rhoads was well out of range. Poor timing from Deep.
Wylde Rhoads scores with a shot to the body.
Wylde Rhoads fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Deep manages to avoid it.
Deep shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Danga de danga de dang - Deep scores with a four punch combination!
Wylde Rhoads comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Deep blocks a jab.
Deep looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Deep is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Deep seems to be working for a kimura but Wylde Rhoads defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wylde Rhoads is refusing to be controlled, as Deep sits in half guard.
Deep is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Deep is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wylde Rhoads defends it well.
Wylde Rhoads gets back to full guard.
Deep advances to half guard.
Deep should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Wylde Rhoads is staying active underneath Deep, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wylde Rhoads manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Deep looking to pass the guard.
Wylde Rhoads tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deep is pushing down on Wylde Rhoads's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wylde Rhoads is fighting to maintain full guard but Deep has managed to sneak the leg through.
Deep is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wylde Rhoads is just riding it out for now. Deep eventually gives up the hold.
Deep is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wylde Rhoads defends it well.
Wylde Rhoads is doing well to control the position and prevent Deep from advancing to side control.
Deep trying to control the action but Wylde Rhoads is working from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Deep is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wylde Rhoads doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Deep.
Deep is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wylde Rhoads doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Deep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wylde Rhoads moves into full guard.
Wylde Rhoads controls Deep momentarily but Deep frees himself.
Wylde Rhoads had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Deep defends it easily.
Wylde Rhoads looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Deep postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Wylde Rhoads is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Deep, into his guard.
Deep pushes Wylde Rhoads off and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wylde Rhoads takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wylde Rhoads cracks Deep with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Deep moves away from the strike by Wylde Rhoads.
Wylde Rhoads feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Deeps jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wylde Rhoads tries to close the distance and clinch up but Deep swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wylde Rhoads throws a hook but Deep blocks it.
Deep misses with a wild body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Deep keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wylde Rhoads.
Wylde Rhoads tries to clinch there but Deep circles away.
Deep avoids the body shot from Wylde Rhoads.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Balls Deep will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Deep tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wylde Rhoads was well out of range. Poor timing from Deep.
Wylde Rhoads tries for a takedown but Deep sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wylde Rhoads fails to land with a series of punches.
Deep misses with a jab, cross combination.
Deep throws a looping overhand right but Wylde Rhoads ducks down to avoid it.
Wylde Rhoads swings for the body but Deep moves out of range.
Wylde Rhoads misses with a body shot.
Deep moves away from the strike by Wylde Rhoads.
Wylde Rhoads moves in looking to clinch but Deep pushes him off.
Deep staying out of range there.
Deep lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wylde Rhoads circles away quickly and effectively.
Wylde Rhoads bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Deep's head.
Deep fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deep uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wylde Rhoads.
Wylde Rhoads fails to land with a series of punches.
Wylde Rhoads's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Wylde Rhoads duly obliges.
Deep throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Deep will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Deep moves forwards but Wylde Rhoads connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wylde Rhoads tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Deep counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deep misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wylde Rhoads. Deep does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice shot lands for Wylde Rhoads.
Wylde Rhoads bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Deep's head backwards.
Wylde Rhoads throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Deep counters with a shoot takedown. Wylde Rhoads fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deep wants to control from the top but Wylde Rhoads keeps moving.
Wylde Rhoads keeping full guard, as Deep tries to pass.
Deep works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wylde Rhoads is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Deep pulls his head out easily.
Deep 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deep wants to control but Wylde Rhoads is keeping him busy.
Deep is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wylde Rhoads doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Deep.
Deep is pressing down on Wylde Rhoads's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wylde Rhoads is holding on for now.
Deep is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wylde Rhoads is trying to maintain the position but Deep is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deep is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wylde Rhoads defends it well.
Balls Deep has got the better of the ground game so far.
Deep is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wylde Rhoads sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wylde Rhoads manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wylde Rhoads is on top in guard.
Deep kicks Wylde Rhoads off and gets to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wylde Rhoads takes a swing at Deep's ribcage but misses.
A combination from Deep does no damage.
Deep looks for a takedown but Wylde Rhoads sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Balls Deep will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Wylde Rhoads feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Deeps jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wylde Rhoads is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Wylde Rhoads misses with a double jab.
Deep throws a series of punches but Wylde Rhoads avoids them all with ease.
Deep lands a jab.
Deep throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wylde Rhoads counters with a right hand to the body.
Deep swings for the body but Wylde Rhoads moves out of range.
Wylde Rhoads jabs Deep right on the nose. Deep blinks but takes it well.
It looks like Balls Deep has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wylde Rhoads looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Deep takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Deep pushes Wylde Rhoads off and gets back to his feet.
Wylde Rhoads misses with a straight left.
Wylde Rhoads lands a nice hook to Deep's body. Deep takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Balls Deep is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wylde Rhoads ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wylde Rhoads misses with a series of wild punches.
Deep changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wylde Rhoads tries to avoid it but Deep manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wylde Rhoads to the ground. Wylde Rhoads escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jake Wylde Rhoads is winning the standup battle so far.
Wylde Rhoads bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Deep takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Deep is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wylde Rhoads throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Deep.
Wylde Rhoads connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Deep misses the shot to the body.
Wylde Rhoads changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jake Wylde Rhoads has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deep avoids the body shot from Wylde Rhoads.
Wylde Rhoads lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of 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!
Wylde Rhoads takes a swing at Deep's ribcage but misses.
Deep misses with a wild combination.
Jake Wylde Rhoads seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deep swats away the attempt to clinch by Wylde Rhoads.
Wylde Rhoads tries to clinch there but Deep circles away.
Wylde Rhoads scores with a nice strike.
Deep fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wylde Rhoads manages to avoid it.
Deep takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deep tries to move into range but Wylde Rhoads moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Deep takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice combo by Wylde Rhoads! Oh, that's hurt him - Deep falls to the canvas and Wylde Rhoads follows him into side control.
Deep is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wylde Rhoads is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Deep is trying to escape and Wylde Rhoads transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Deep is forced to tap! Nice work there by Wylde Rhoads! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jake Wylde Rhoads!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marlo Stein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rice Farmer Lady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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266 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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marlo Stein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rice Farmer Lady!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Eliza Hachem and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Stein.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Farmer Lady.
Farmer Lady shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stein sprawls well. Stein wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Farmer Lady gets slowly back to his feet.
Farmer Lady doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stein counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Marlo Stein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rice Farmer Lady.
Stein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Farmer Lady manages to avoid it.
Farmer Lady misses with a shot to the body
and Stein counters with a crisp one two that drops Farmer Lady! Stein thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Farmer Lady to his feet! Farmer Lady is in big trouble!
Farmer Lady is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Farmer Lady with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stein counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Farmer Lady out cold! What a finish! Stein is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marlo Stein!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Julian Linguist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bors De Camlan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Julian Linguist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bors De Camlan!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Damien Edna and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Linguist misses with a body shot.
De Camlan gets a takedown into half guard.
De Camlan is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Linguist is trying desperately to improve position.
Linguist tries to lock up and control but De Camlan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
De Camlan punching from mount but Linguist doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Linguist is controlling an arm, preventing De Camlan from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Linguist tries to lock up and control but De Camlan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Linguist is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Camlan fails to advance to Linguist's back.
Linguist tries to reverse the position but De Camlan maintains control.
Linguist is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
De Camlan fails to advance to Linguist's back.
Linguist reaches up to try and control the position but De Camlan seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Linguist rolls and tries to escape and now De Camlan has his back!
De Camlan is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Linguist defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
De Camlan is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Linguist knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Linguist for a finish.
De Camlan looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Linguist taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bors De Camlan!
An out of breath and clearly excited Bors De Camlan thanked MMA ANIMAL for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Koscheck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregor Samsa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gregor Samsa has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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, Aaron Koscheck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gregor Samsa!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Donatello Bradman and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Samsa enables Koscheck to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Samsa manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Koscheck not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Samsa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Koscheck defends well.
Koscheck is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Koscheck looking to pass the guard.
Samsa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Samsa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Koscheck gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Koscheck controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samsa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Koscheck's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Koscheck slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Koscheck is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Samsa will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Samsa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Koscheck wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Koscheck taking a breather here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koscheck's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Aaron Koscheck.
A left lands for Samsa.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from Samsa does no damage.
Koscheck has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Samsa.
Koscheck takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A left and a right from Samsa both land. Nice combination.
Koscheck scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Samsa looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Koscheck is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Samsa won't allow Koscheck to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koscheck throwing shots but Samsa is blocking nicely.
Koscheck takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Koscheck wants to free his trapped foot but Samsa is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Aaron Koscheck has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Samsa tries to sprawl but Koscheck drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Samsa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Koscheck performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Samsa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Koscheck pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koscheck keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Samsa works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Samsa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Samsa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Koscheck gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Samsa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Koscheck defends it easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Koscheck looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Koscheck dominated that round.
That's time! Koscheck's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Koscheck sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Koscheck takes one on the chin but seems OK.
It looks like Aaron Koscheck has been cut.
A punch lands to the side of Koscheck 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Koscheck gets a takedown into half guard.
Samsa tries to get to full guard but Koscheck has control of the leg.
Samsa tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Koscheck manages to move to mount!
Koscheck sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Koscheck gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koscheck is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Samsa's half guard.
Koscheck perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Koscheck has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Koscheck avoids the attempt from Samsa to control.
Koscheck looking to finish Samsa with some ground and pound. This is bad for Samsa!
Koscheck takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Samsa is looking to improve his position but Koscheck isn't that keen on the idea.
Koscheck controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samsa is desperately trying to improve his position but Koscheck has a good base and remains in mount.
Koscheck looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Samsa is trying to escape the mount.
Koscheck takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Samsa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koscheck tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Koscheck avoids the attempt from Samsa to control.
Koscheck looking to control and managing it successfully.
Samsa is bucking up trying to escape but Koscheck cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Koscheck controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samsa tries to reverse the position but Koscheck maintains control.
Koscheck blocks Samsa's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koscheck looking to control and managing it successfully.
Koscheck working the ground and pound effectively.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Samsa is wriggling around trying to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Koscheck takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Koscheck dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aaron Koscheck's cut.
That's time! Koscheck's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Some wild striking there from Samsa.
Samsa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Koscheck's waist but Koscheck gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Samsa off to one side.
Some wild striking there from Samsa.
Koscheck shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Samsa manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Koscheck works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Koscheck is trying to work for a kimura but Samsa is defending well.
Koscheck is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Samsa is just riding it out for now. Koscheck eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samsa scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Koscheck manages to mount him!
Samsa is desperately trying to improve his position but Koscheck has a good base and remains in mount.
Koscheck looking to finish Samsa with some ground and pound. This is bad for Samsa!
Koscheck breaks from Samsa's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Samsa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Koscheck stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Samsa scores with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koscheck has managed to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koscheck is trying to trip Samsa. He has hold of a leg but Samsa is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Koscheck persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Samsa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Koscheck gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Koscheck working some strikes from top position.
Koscheck controlling from the top position.
Samsa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Koscheck doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Koscheck manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Koscheck is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samsa throws his legs up looking for a submission but Koscheck uses it to pass to side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Samsa is looking to reverse the position.
Koscheck advances nicely into full mount.
Koscheck lands a big elbow.
Samsa is looking to improve his position but Koscheck isn't that keen on the idea.
Aaron Koscheck overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Koscheck scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Samsa is wriggling around trying to escape.
Koscheck lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Samsa is rocked!
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!
Koscheck lands a big shot to the head and Samsa winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Aaron Koscheck!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jonah Rowlah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Primo Self (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jonah Rowlah had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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170 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jonah Rowlah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Primo Self!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Bruno Hogan and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rowlah will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Self avoids the body shot from Rowlah.
Self is looking to clinch but Rowlah is avoiding it.
Self tries to clinch but Rowlah moves out of range.
Self displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rowlah throws out the jab.
Rowlah throws a jab but it's blocked by Self.
Rowlah misses with a body shot.
Self lands with an uppercut that bounces Rowlah off the cage and back into range.
Nice jab there from Self.
It looks like Jonah Rowlah has been cut.
Rowlah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Self chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rowlah misses with a right hand
and Self cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rowlah jabs Self right on the nose. Self blinks but takes it well.
Rowlah misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rowlah looks to throw the jab but Self is out of range.
Rowlah takes a swing at Self's ribcage but misses.
Self wants to clinch.
Self bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rowlah's head.
Self throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rowlah stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jonah Rowlah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rowlah takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Self throws a series of punches but Rowlah moves out of range.
Self lands a jab to Rowlah's midsection.
Self lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Self uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rowlah.
Rowlah thuds a left hand into Self's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Self walks into a stiff left hand from Rowlah.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rowlah looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Self is fending him off so far but Rowlah persists. Nope, Self circles away and we're back to standing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Self looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Self instigates a clinch.
Rowlah breaks from the clinch.
Self scoring well with a low kick there.
Self moves to clinch but Rowlah breaks away
and Rowlah counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rowlah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A good leg kick by Self.
Self moves to clinch but Rowlah breaks away
and Rowlah counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rowlah throws a nice looking combination but Self bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rowlah throws a big shot that misses.
Self thuds a left hand into Rowlah's body.
Rowlah thows a body shot but no joy.
Rowlah throws a right hand that misses
letting Self counter with a right hand.
Rowlah punishes Self's body with a nice straight punch.
Rowlah misses with a double jab
and Self counters with a crisp right hand that drops Rowlah! Self lets Rowlah back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Rowlah is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Self closes the distance and clinches.
Oh Rowlah is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Self breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Self scores with a nice strike.
Self tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Self tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rowlah swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Self pushes Rowlah up against the cage in a clinch.
Self throws a big uppercut that drops Rowlah! More strikes from Self and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Rowlah lies dazed against the cage as Self celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Primo Self!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alvin Bensin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malietoa Feti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Feti has chosen Ashes to Ashes as his entrance music. Alvin Bensin has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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210 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alvin Bensin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Malietoa Feti!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Donatello Bradman and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Bensin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Feti doesn't seem phased though.
It looks like Malietoa Feti has been cut.
Bensin misses with a lunging right hand
and Feti counters with a nice body shot.
Feti moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Feti ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bensin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bensin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Feti lands a jab to the nose.
Bensin misses with a wild body shot.
Bensin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Feti counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bensin's knee momentarily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Feti.
Feti lands with an overhand left.
Bensin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bensin looks to land a combination but Feti avoids it well.
Bensin is breathing heavily.
Feti thuds a left hand into Bensin's body.
Bensin throws a jab when Feti was well out of range.
Feti ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bensin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Feti comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Feti cracks the inside of Bensin's front leg.
Feti with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Feti ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Feti scores with a nice head shot.
Feti thuds a left hand into Bensin's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bensin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Feti!
Some wild striking there from Feti.
Feti with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Feti feints and then cracks Bensin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bensin down.
Feti stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Feti tests Bensin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bensin takes a swing at Feti's ribcage but misses.
Bensin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Feti scores with a nice head shot.
Bensin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Feti has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Good leg kick by Feti there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Feti throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bensin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Feti slips a straight right by Bensin.
Feti scores with a hook to the body. Bensin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bensin just misses with a punch to the body.
Feti moves out of range of the strikes.
Bensin misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Feti scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Feti lands with an uppercut that bounces Bensin off the cage and back into range.
Feti connects with a body shot that sends Bensin's belly button to the back.
Feti lands a nice hook to Bensin's body. Bensin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Feti.
Feti lands with a good body shot.
Feti lands a lovely overhand right.
Feti throws a good cross that connects.
Feti scores with a three punch combo!
Feti throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice straight punches there by Feti. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Feti.
Feti throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Feti closes the distance and clinches.
Bensin is trying to push Feti away but Feti has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nice elbow from Feti.
Feti pushes Bensin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Feti presses Bensin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Feti lands a left hand.
Bensin takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bensin is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Feti lands a body shot.
Oh Bensin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Feti comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Feti unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A body shot lands from Feti.
Bensin seems to have got his legs back now.
Feti scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Feti lands a hook to the side of the head.
Feti lands a damaging elbow.
A short right from Feti.
Feti lands a good knee to the midsection. Bensin won't want to take too many of those.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Feti stalling in the clinch.
Feti keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bensin's efforts to push away.
Feti lands a nice knee to the body.
Feti lands an elbow inside.
Feti softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Feti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Feti lands a damaging elbow.
Feti working Bensin over with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Feti lands a damaging elbow.
A hook to the body from Feti.
Feti lands an elbow inside that Bensin shrugs off.
A right hook to the body lands for Feti.
Feti lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Alvin Bensin has been cut.
Feti crunches a lovely knee into Bensin's ribcage.
Feti unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Feti pushes Bensin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Feti pushes Bensin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Feti lands a nice elbow.
Feti landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Feti gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Feti as the two fighters clinch.
Feti lands an elbow inside that Bensin shrugs off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Feti scores a nice knee to the body.
Feti lands a nice knee to the body.
Feti unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bensin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Feti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malietoa Feti dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Feti fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Feti cracks Bensin's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Bensin slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Feti can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Malietoa Feti!
A relieved looking Malietoa Feti 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Derric Rose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Balaur Bondoc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bondoc comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Pastor Troy - Vica Versa kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be a great matchup!
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168 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Derric Rose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Balaur Bondoc!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Eliza Hachem and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rose misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bondoc.
Bondoc misses with a head kick.
Rose thows a body shot but no joy.
Rose loads up on a big right hand but Bondoc slips the punch.
Danga de danga de dang - Rose scores with a four punch combination!
Bondoc doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rose scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bondoc in his tracks.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bondoc!
Rose misses with a hook
and Bondoc counters with a series of strikes. Rose will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rose is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bondoc delivers a nice body kick.
Oh Rose is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Some wild striking there from Bondoc.
Rose throws an off balance right hand
and Bondoc counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Rose has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Balaur Bondoc!
A determined Balaur Bondoc didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Tharis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bubba Gump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tharis comes to the cage accompanied by Burning down the house. Gump has chosen Fucking Hostile - Pantera as his entrance music. Jon Tharis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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265 lbs
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272 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jon Tharis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bubba Gump!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Damien Edna and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gump chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tharis can pounce on him.
Gump ducks under a wild hook from Tharis.
Gump shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tharis as he avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Tharis misses.
Tharis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gump connects with a right hand. Tharis shakes it off.
Tharis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gump misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jon Tharis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bubba Gump.
Gump fails to land the takedown.
Tharis stuffs the takedown.
Tharis throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tharis rushes Gump and presses him up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tharis missing with knees to the body.
Tharis breaks from the clinch.
Tharis throws a wild body kick that Gump sees coming a mile off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gump uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tharis.
Tharis moves into the clinch successfully.
Tharis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tharis gets underhooks to prevent Gump's takedown attempt.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tharis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tharis prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tharis misses with the head strike.
Gump has Tharis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tharis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short right from Tharis.
Tharis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gump has him pressed against the cage.
Tharis lands with a left to the head.
Tharis working aggressively here.
Gump wants a takedown.
Tharis misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tharis.
Gump goes for a takedown attempt but Tharis pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tharis misses the shot to the body.
Tharis attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gump shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tharis sprawls well. Tharis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gump gets slowly back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tharis lands with a good body shot.
Tharis throws a front kick aimed at Gump's knee but Gump avoids it well.
Tharis misses with a hook.
Tharis misses with a body kick.
Tharis throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tharis throws the kick towards the body but Gump avoids it.
Tharis goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Tharis misses.
A big right from Tharis misses.
Gump is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tharis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tharis punishes Gump's body with a nice straight punch.
Tharis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tharis scores with a nice head shot.
Gump takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tharis is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Gump's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Gump avoids the head kick by Tharis.
Sloppy strikes from Tharis. Those never looked like landing.
Tharis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tharis feints and then cracks Gump's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gump down.
Gump slips under a jab from Tharis.
Tharis gets tackled into the cage by Gump. Gump maintains the clinch.
Tharis prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gump misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tharis wants to break free but Gump has control.
A short uppercut from Tharis.
Tharis prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short body shot lands from Tharis as the two fighters clinch.
Gump looks gassed!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short body shot lands from Tharis as the two fighters clinch.
Gump blocks a body shot from Tharis.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tharis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tharis lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tharis lands a nice knee to the body.
Tharis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gump.
Tharis slows down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Tharis dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Tharis clinches up with Gump and pushes him back against the cage.
Tharis creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gump's defenses.
It looks like Bubba Gump has been cut.
Tharis wants to break free but Gump has control.
Tharis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tharis digs a right hand underneath Gump's ribcage. Gump let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tharis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gump shoots for a double leg takedown but Tharis sprawls well. He's pushed Gump's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gump fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tharis avoids it really well and circles away.
Jon Tharis is winning the standup battle so far.
Tharis lunges at Gump with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gump's hand.
Tharis slips under a jab.
Tharis throws a shot from downtown. Gump moves away and avoids it.
Tharis throws a combination. Gump tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
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!
Tharis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tharis moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gump takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gump is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tharis is defending well.
Jon Tharis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bubba Gump.
Tharis throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gump blocks it with crossed arms.
Tharis can't find room to land a body shot as Gump controls the action.
Gump managing to block the knees to the body from Tharis.
Tharis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gump backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Tharis.
Tharis seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Gump avoiding damage as Tharis throws knees to the body.
Gump is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tharis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from Tharis.
Gump turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gump working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tharis is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Gump working the head and body with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tharis is working to avoid the ground and pound but Gump connects with a decent elbow.
Tharis is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gump off and has taken his back!
Tharis looking for the RNC.
Tharis throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Gump defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Tharis missing with strikes from the back.
Gump fending off the submission attempt from Tharis.
Gump defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Tharis's arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tharis struggling to keep hold of the position.
Gump tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gump holds on to Tharis as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Tharis landing strikes, looking to finish!
Tharis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gump can do to turn this around?
Tharis cracks Gump with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Tharis 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.
Tharis loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Gump scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Tharis land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Tharis stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Tharis!
Jon Tharis very nearly forgot to thank MMA ANIMAL amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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