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Royal Combat 13 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Spar Bot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spar Bott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spar Bot has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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220 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
Very quick |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Spar Bot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Spar Bott!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Hugh Johnson and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bott throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bot looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Bott shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bot manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bot doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Bot keeping full guard, as Bott tries to pass.
Bott is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bott trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bott stays in close to Bot's body and controls the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Spar Bott was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Bott scores with a takedown into Bot's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bott showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bott's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Bot could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bott throws a big elbow that misses.
Bott controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Spar Bott.
Bott clinches up with Bot and pushes him back against the cage.
Bot jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bott walks away with a smile on his face. Bot gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bott closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bot quickly recovers to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bott sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bott is nestled in close to Bot, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bott controlling the pace.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Spar Bott wasn't active enough on the ground.
A punch combination from Bot misses.
Bott moves into range and clinches up with Bot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bott wants the takedown. Bot is fighting it off but Bott persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Bot's guard against the cage.
Bott trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bott trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bot's guard.
Bott is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Bott's corner is telling him to maintain position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bott trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bot's guard.
Bott must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Spar Bott wasn't active enough on the ground.
Bott throws a feint and then finishes with a kick 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!
Bott looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Bot!
Bott tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Bott 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Spar Bott.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bott is defended easily by Bot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spar Bott dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A combination from Bott does no damage.
Bott has closed the distance and engaged Bot in a clinch.
Bot's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
It looks like Spar Bot has been cut.
Bott lands a left hand.
Bott wants the takedown. Bot is fighting it off but Bott persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Bot's guard against the cage.
Bott is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bott stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bot swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bott controlling from the top position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Spar Bott wasn't active enough on the ground.
Bott stuffs the takedown attempt from Bot. Bot gets slowly back to his feet.
Bott instigates a clinch.
Bott's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bot gets caught napping as Bott dives in and scores a takedown. Bot manages to retain guard.
Bott is stalling in the full guard.
Bott trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bott controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bot looking for a sweep. Not yet Bot, not yet.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Spar Bott wasn't active enough on the ground.
Bott fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bot, pushing him back against the cage.
Bott dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bott continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bot is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bott holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bott breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bott drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bot is rocked!
Bott gets to his feet. Bot looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Bott closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Oh Bot is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bott cracks Bot with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Bott immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Bot is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Bott!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Spar Bott!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Devon James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krabbe Hansen (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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179 lbs
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182 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Devon James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Krabbe Hansen!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, John Mangel and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - James throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
James defending well as Hansen loads up on a big left hand.
James works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
James tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Krabbe Hansen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for James, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
James throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hansen.
James scores with a takedown into Hansen's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
James stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hansen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
James stands up from guard. Let's bang!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hansen misses with a series of wild punches.
James throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
James fails with a takedown attempt.
James moves in looking to clinch but Hansen pushes him off.
Hansen looks to land a combination but James avoids it well.
Hansen staying out of range there.
James with a poor takedown
enabling Hansen to counter with a crisp jab.
Hansen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. James checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hansen misses with a wild body shot.
James looks to score with a jab to the body but Hansen is just out of range.
James fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hansen avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devon James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hansen lands a nice looking kick to the body. James takes a step back to recover.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hansen misses with the combination.
Hansen drives through with a takedown into James's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James trying to keep a closed guard but Hansen is proving a slippery customer.
James has his foot on Hansen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hansen works his way back into a safe position though.
James is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
James utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hansen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
James has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hansen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hansen forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hansen gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Hansen scores with a nice strike.
Hansen dives in and grabs James's left leg, looking for a takedown. James pushes down on Hansen's head and hops out.
Hansen misses with a hook
and James counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hansen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hansen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hansen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A combination from Hansen does no damage.
James 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.
Hansen misses with a hook.
Horrible takedown by Hansen or perhaps it was just good defense by James which made him look bad.
Hansen scores with a nice head shot.
Hansen throws a wild body kick that James sees coming a mile off.
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 with a poor takedown
and Hansen counters with a right hand to the body.
James fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hansen avoids it really well and circles away.
Hansen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but James manages to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hansen throws a body punch but James moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Krabbe Hansen will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hansen throws a right hand that James ducks under and follows up with a left that James also avoids with ease.
Hansen avoids the body shot from James.
James is looking to clinch.
Devon James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
James moves in looking to clinch but Hansen pushes him off.
Hansen swats away the attempt to clinch by James.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from James.
James is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
James throws the kick towards the body but Hansen avoids it.
Hansen slips a straight right by James.
James connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hansen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hansen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
James doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hansen misses with a wild body shot.
Hansen tries a head kick but it misses.
Hansen wants to land a leg kick but James is out of range.
James is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hansen.
James shoots for a double leg takedown but Hansen sprawls well. He's pushed James's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hansen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hansen takes the fight into the clinch.
James managing to block the knees to the body from Hansen.
Still in the clinch, Hansen scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hansen's elbow.
James being controlled against the cage.
Hansen breaks from the clinch.
No joy there for Hansen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
James scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hansen thows a body shot but no joy.
Hansen throws a head kick that misses.
James throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hansen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hansen moves away from the strike by James.
James throws a hook but Hansen avoids it easily.
Hansen throws a right and a left that James avoids nicely.
James lands a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hansen is able to avoid easily.
Hansen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hansen tried to score with a low kick but James checks it.
Hansen tries to close the distance and clinch up but James swats him away and circles back towards the center.
James takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
James lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
James misses the shot to the body.
Hansen scores with a jab to the body.
James throws a right hand that misses
and Hansen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
James shoots in looking for a takedown but Hansen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing James's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devon James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James tries to clinch there but Hansen circles away.
Krabbe Hansen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hansen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hansen looks to land a left hand but James moved out of range nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hansen fails with a takedown attempt.
Hansen misses with a head kick.
Hansen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Some bone on bone action there as James checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hansen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hansen throws a body punch but James moves out of range.
Hansen tries to clinch but James is having none of it.
James fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hansen avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krabbe Hansen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Hansen drops his hands momentarily and James takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
James avoids the head kick by Hansen.
Hansen connects with a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hansen.
Hansen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down James rather than just go for the knockout.
James tries to clinch up.
James ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hansen walks into a jab.
Hansen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract James.
James misses with a takedown attempt - Hansen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
James takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
James is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hansen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hansen tries to clinch up.
Hansen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
James lands a jab to the head.
Hansen shoots in and gets a takedown into James's guard.
Hansen wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
James keeping full guard, as Hansen tries to pass.
Hansen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on James's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hansen works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
James takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
James is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hansen in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and James looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Hansen turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Krabbe Hansen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Louey Draft (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thompson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by All In The Family. 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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215 lbs
15 - 12 - 0 |
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220 lbs
15 - 11 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Louey Draft!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tony Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Skip Squint and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson has managed to clinch.
Draft has hold of one of Thompson's legs. Thompson is fighting the takedown attempt but Draft gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Draft postures up in Thompson's guard and throws a big left but Thompson blocks it.
Draft lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Draft lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Thompson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Draft loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Draft throwing strikes from guard but Thompson blocks nicely.
Draft works over Thompson with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Draft got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thompson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Draft has managed to get both his arms back between Thompson's legs - danger averted.
Draft wants to pass the guard but Thompson is keeping the position.
Draft works over Thompson with some ground and pound from guard.
Thompson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Draft is aware though and is defending well.
Draft trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thompson working for a triangle but Draft defends it easily.
Draft working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Thompson's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson is trying to keep Draft in close.
Thompson looking for a sweep. Not yet Thompson, not yet.
Draft gets to his feet and stands over Thompson, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Thompson felt that one! Draft unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Thompson from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Louey Draft!
An out of breath and clearly excited Louey Draft thanked BALCO UNIFORM for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kristian Damsted Andersen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jax Saxon (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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170 lbs
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Brawler
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kristian Damsted Andersen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jax Saxon!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Summer Carpenter and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Damsted Andersen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Saxon misses with a double jab.
Horrible takedown by Saxon or perhaps it was just good defense by Damsted Andersen which made him look bad.
Saxon swats away the attempt to clinch by Damsted Andersen.
Damsted Andersen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Saxon!
Damsted Andersen tries to control but Saxon wriggling away.
Saxon tries to reverse the position but Damsted Andersen maintains control.
Damsted Andersen lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Damsted Andersen prevents Saxon from getting the reversal.
Damsted Andersen thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Saxon is trying to escape the mount.
Damsted Andersen unloads with some shots from mount but Saxon bucks and avoids them well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saxon tries to reverse the position but Damsted Andersen maintains control.
Saxon is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Damsted Andersen lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saxon is wriggling around trying to escape.
Saxon regains half guard.
Damsted Andersen is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Damsted Andersen controlling the action here.
Saxon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Damsted Andersen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Saxon defends it well.
Saxon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Damsted Andersen pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saxon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Damsted Andersen pulls his head out easily.
Damsted Andersen 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.
Damsted Andersen is pressing down on Saxon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Saxon is holding on for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saxon actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damsted Andersen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Saxon sees it coming and defends easily.
Damsted Andersen seems to be working for a kimura but Saxon defends the submission attempt.
Saxon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Damsted Andersen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Saxon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Damsted Andersen pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Damsted Andersen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Damsted Andersen trying to control from half guard but Saxon is working away.
Saxon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Damsted Andersen thows a huge punch but Saxon dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kristian Damsted Andersen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Damsted Andersen lands with a nice body punch.
Damsted Andersen tests Saxon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Damsted Andersen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Saxon jumps guard but Damsted Andersen stands there with Saxon around his waist. Saxon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Saxon is trying to break the clinch but Damsted Andersen is controlling him.
Damsted Andersen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Saxon tries to pull guard but Damsted Andersen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Saxon is looking to break free of the clinch but Damsted Andersen has double underhooks.
Damsted Andersen scores with a knee to the head.
Damsted Andersen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Saxon is defending well for now.
A right hand to the body from Damsted Andersen.
Saxon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Saxon shoots in looking for a takedown. Damsted Andersen tries to sprawl out of it but Saxon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Damsted Andersen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kristian Damsted Andersen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jax Saxon.
Saxon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Damsted Andersen tries to avoid it but Saxon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Damsted Andersen to the ground. Damsted Andersen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damsted Andersen dives in and scores a takedown into Saxon's guard.
Damsted Andersen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Damsted Andersen pushes down on Saxon's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Damsted Andersen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Saxon defending well though.
Damsted Andersen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Saxon looking for submissions off his back.
Saxon is breathing heavily.
Damsted Andersen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Saxon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Damsted Andersen.
Damsted Andersen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Saxon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Damsted Andersen.
Saxon manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saxon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Saxon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Damsted Andersen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Damsted Andersen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Damsted Andersen looking to pass the guard.
Damsted Andersen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Saxon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saxon being controlled here, momentarily.
Damsted Andersen pushes down on Saxon's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Damsted Andersen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Saxon is just riding it out for now. Damsted Andersen eventually gives up the hold.
Damsted Andersen seems to be looking for submissions.
Damsted Andersen thows a huge punch but Saxon dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Damsted Andersen wants to take a breather but Saxon is having none of it.
Damsted Andersen looks to land a strike but Saxon avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Saxon keeping moving, preventing Damsted Andersen from controlling successfully.
Damsted Andersen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Saxon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Damsted Andersen has managed to get both his arms back between Saxon's legs - danger averted.
Damsted Andersen is sitting in close to Saxon's body. Saxon has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Damsted Andersen is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Damsted Andersen is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Saxon.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jax Saxon!
Jax Saxon managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, [WOT] Inner Beast Nutrition And Laundry, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tom McGettigan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGettigan comes to the cage accompanied by Knifeman - The Bronx. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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170 lbs
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172 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tom McGettigan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Smith!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Hugh Johnson and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGettigan.
Smith is trying hard to land a takedown here. McGettigan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McGettigan sprawls well. McGettigan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Tom McGettigan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Smith.
McGettigan fails to land with a series of punches.
McGettigan misses the jab.
Smith dives in and grabs McGettigan's left leg, looking for a takedown. McGettigan pushes down on Smith's head and hops out.
McGettigan misses with a straight right.
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McGettigan but McGettigan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Smith takes a kick to the side of the head.
McGettigan misses with a straight left.
Nice takedown defense from McGettigan. No joy for Smith on that attempt.
McGettigan throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
A shot to the liver by McGettigan. Beautiful body shot.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but McGettigan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGettigan throws a quick inside leg kick.
McGettigan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith at a distance.
McGettigan lands a jab to Smith's midsection.
Smith scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Smith thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Smith prevents McGettigan from standing back up.
McGettigan trying to control from the bottom.
Smith lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McGettigan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smith.
McGettigan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McGettigan tries to get out of the position.
Smith is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
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!
Smith is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McGettigan defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGettigan is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smith drops an elbow to the side of McGettigan's head.
Smith throwing shots but McGettigan is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ground and pound from Smith.
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smith is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Smith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McGettigan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smith.
Smith thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McGettigan's head.
Smith missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McGettigan looks like he's trying to stand up.
Smith wants to pass to mount but McGettigan is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith seems to be working for a kimura but McGettigan defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to work for an americana but McGettigan has managed to regain full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smith scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
McGettigan wants to hit a switch here but Smith passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for McGettigan there!
Smith landing punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Smith cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Smith slips a straight right by McGettigan.
McGettigan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McGettigan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McGettigan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGettigan.
Mike Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McGettigan swivels and escapes.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith moves out of range as McGettigan strikes.
McGettigan lands a jab to the nose.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McGettigan.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smith is defended easily by McGettigan.
Smith throws a series of punches but McGettigan moves out of range.
McGettigan throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Smith slips a jab from McGettigan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGettigan scores with a nice head shot.
Smith shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McGettigan is trying to defend but Smith finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Smith working over McGettigan with some ground and pound. McGettigan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ground and pound from Smith.
Smith winds up and cracks McGettigan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McGettigan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McGettigan is looking to control Smith's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McGettigan avoid being mounted?
McGettigan tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGettigan is trying to stand up here but Smith is controlling him well.
Smith landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up 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!
Smith looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Smith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smith lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McGettigan is in trouble now - Smith has advanced to mount!
Mike Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
McGettigan taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGettigan wants to try and get back to his feet.
Smith landing strikes, looking to finish!
Smith scores with a couple of good head shots there.
McGettigan is rocked!
Smith looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Oh McGettigan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Smith! McGettigan is hurt baaadly! Smith is firing away with more strikes - McGettigan is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Smith!
An out of breath Mike Smith 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clement Kumalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Naser Al Shami (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Naser Al Shami acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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254 lbs
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255 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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Clement Kumalo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Naser Al Shami!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Eliza Hachem and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kumalo misses with a jab to the body
and Al Shami counters with a three punch combo that has Kumalo backing up. Kumalo nods at Al Shami to acknowledge the strikes.
Al Shami throws a right hand that Kumalo ducks under and follows up with a left that Kumalo also avoids with ease.
Al Shami throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kumalo counters with a left and a right that stings Al Shami.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kumalo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kumalo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Al Shami.
Al Shami will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kumalo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Al Shami misses with a two punch combination.
Al Shami moves out of range as Kumalo strikes.
Kumalo misses with a right hand
and Al Shami counters with a left and a right that hurts Kumalo! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Al Shami jumps into full mount!
Al Shami throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Al Shami trying to control but Kumalo is having none of it.
Kumalo is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kumalo wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Al Shami is landing with some decent strikes but Kumalo is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Al Shami misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Al Shami scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kumalo?
Al Shami thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Poor strikes thrown by Al Shami there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Kumalo trying desperately to get to his feet.
The referee warns Kumalo that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Shami throws some wild stikes that Kumalo manages to avoid easily.
Al Shami dominating with strikes here.
Al Shami thowing shots but they're missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Shami can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kumalo is looking to escape.
Kumalo is trying to stand up.
Kumalo is squirming around, avoiding Al Shami's attempts to control the action.
Al Shami throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Al Shami looking to secure an arm triangle but Kumalo defends it well.
Al Shami breaks from Kumalo's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Al Shami throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Kumalo because Al Shami loaded up on that one.
Al Shami lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kumalo blocking the ground and pound.
Al Shami raining down shots from the mount!
Kumalo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Al Shami on the ground.
Al Shami unloading with bombs!
Al Shami punching from mount but Kumalo doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Kumalo is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Al Shami landing strikes from the mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Al Shami! Kumalo is hurt baaadly! Al Shami is firing away with more strikes - Kumalo is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Naser Al Shami!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leeeeooooooorrrrrryyyyy Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike McCallum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jenkins comes to the cage accompanied by Mortal Kombat. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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29
255 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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232 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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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, Leeeeooooooorrrrrryyyyy Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike McCallum!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, John Mangel and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCallum looking to score a takedown here. Jenkins is defending well but McCallum drives through and ends up in Jenkins's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Jenkins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McCallum pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jenkins is keeping the position for now.
McCallum slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jenkins has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think McCallum should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Jenkins has tightened it up now! McCallum should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Leeeeooooooorrrrrryyyyy Jenkins!
Leeeeooooooorrrrrryyyyy Jenkins 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Carlton Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jutta Urpilainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Banks's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, It's Not Unusual. Urpilainen is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: A Boy Named Sue by Johnny Cash. 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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167 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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160 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Carlton Banks!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jutta Urpilainen!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Urpilainen tries for a takedown but Banks sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Urpilainen wants to clinch up but Banks keeps it at a distance.
Urpilainen moves out of range of the body kick from Banks.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Urpilainen is defended easily by Banks.
Urpilainen misses with a takedown attempt - Banks sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Carlton Banks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jutta Urpilainen.
Banks throws a head kick but Urpilainen moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Urpilainen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Urpilainen wants to clinch
and Banks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Banks connects with a nice looking jab.
Urpilainen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Urpilainen closes the distance and clinches.
Urpilainen decides to pull guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Banks controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Urpilainen is trying to hold Banks in close to prevent damage but Banks has managed to pass into half guard.
Banks knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Urpilainen on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urpilainen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Banks is thwarting Urpilainen's attempts to control the position.
Urpilainen is trying to control but Banks manages to pass to mount!
Urpilainen is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks tries to control but Urpilainen wriggling away.
Banks controlling from the full mount.
Urpilainen wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Urpilainen breaks Banks's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Banks keeping full guard, as Urpilainen tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Urpilainen wants to control from the top but Banks keeps moving.
Banks is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Urpilainen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Urpilainen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Urpilainen has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Banks. Oh but Urpilainen has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Banks goes limp - he's gone! Urpilainen jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jutta Urpilainen! Jutta Urpilainen retains his lightweight title!
Jutta Urpilainen made sure to mention his sponsor, Steel Terror-Trition: Video Proven 160Q in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Heinz Volker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yin Tao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Tao's choice of entrance music: Philip Bailey - Walking on the Chinese Wall. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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25
185 lbs
7 - 3 - 1 |
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170 lbs
14 - 3 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Heinz Volker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Yin Tao!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Donatello Bradman and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Volker was well out of range. Poor timing from Tao.
Tao blocks a jab.
Volker moves out of range as Tao strikes.
Volker tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tao is able to avoid easily.
Volker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tao throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Volker checks the leg kick nicely there.
Volker misses with a low kick.
Tao misses with a head kick.
Tao fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Volker checks it well.
Volker lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tao.
Volker throws a head kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Tao misses the target.
Volker checks a low kick from Tao.
Volker misses with a head kick.
Volker takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tao connects with a nice looking jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volker blocks the body kick.
Volker avoids a kick to the body.
Tao is looking to land body kicks.
Volker scoring well with a low kick there.
Tao turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Volker misses with a low kick.
Volker throws a front kick that sends Tao stumbling back into the cage.
Volker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tao wants to land a leg kick but Volker is out of range.
Volker takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Good leg kick by Tao there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Volker keeps Tao at a distance using the push kick.
Tao lands with an overhand left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volker fails to land with a series of punches.
Tao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Volker was well out of range. Poor timing from Tao.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tao takes one to the side of the head.
A jab from Tao misses.
Tao lands a right hook to the body.
Tao fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Volker looks to land a left hand but Tao moved out of range nicely.
Volker lands a jab to the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tao.
Volker on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tao scores with a head kick.
Volker misses with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tao. That's going to slow Volker down.
Tao blocks the body kick.
Volker needs to keep his hands up - Tao had a free shot at his head there.
Tao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Volker.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volker moves out of range of the body kick from Tao.
Volker tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Volker lands a nice hook to Tao's body. Tao takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Volker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tao takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Volker misses with a hook. Tao ducked under it nicely.
Tao throws a wild body kick that Volker sees coming a mile off.
Volker misses with a low kick as Tao jumps back.
Volker avoids the head kick by Tao.
Volker throws the left hand but Tao avoids the punch easily.
Volker looks to score with a jab to the body but Tao is just out of range.
Volker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tao manages to avoid it.
Volker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tao was well out of range. Poor timing from Volker.
A big right from Tao misses.
Nice body kick from Volker.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volker throws a wild body kick that Tao sees coming a mile off.
The crowd cheers as Volker lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tao doesn't seem phased though.
Tao misses the shot to the body.
Volker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tao lands with a slapping head kick.
Volker connects with a looping right hand.
Tao attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Volker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tao throws a body kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Volker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A good leg kick by Volker.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tao throws a head kick but Volker moves out of range.
Volker looks to score with a jab to the body but Tao is just out of range.
Tao misses with a series of wild punches.
Tao throws out a loose jab but Volker uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yin Tao 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.
Volker avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tao chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Volker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Volker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A good leg kick by Volker.
Volker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tao.
Volker is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tao slips under a jab.
Volker thows a body shot but no joy.
Tao throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Volker counters with a series of strikes. Tao will be more careful next time no doubt.
Volker misses with a leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Volker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Volker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tao checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A lazy body kick from Tao
and Volker counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Volker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tao throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volker fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tao is out of range.
Volker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tao misses with an attempted mid kick.
Volker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tao gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Volker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Volker.
Volker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Volker moves out of range of the body kick.
Tao moves forwards but Volker connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Tao checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A chopping leg kick lands by Volker.
Volker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Volker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tao tries a low kick but Volker avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volker tries a head kick but it misses.
Tao avoids the body shot from Volker.
Volker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tao on the side of the head.
Tao thows a body shot but no joy.
Tao connects with the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tao blocks a head kick by Volker.
Volker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Volker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Tao.
Yin Tao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Volker tries a head kick but it misses.
Volker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tao.
Volker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Volker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A shot to the body from Volker misses
and Tao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tao misses with a body kick.
Volker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tao throws a body kick that misses.
Tao throws a sloppy head kick and Volker moves out of range easily.
Tao throws the kick towards the body but Volker avoids it.
That kick from Volker tenderised Tao's leg. Tao is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tao is looking to land body kicks.
Volker lands a nice shot to the body.
Tao throws a hook but Volker avoids it easily.
A jab from Volker does it's job there.
Tao tries to work over Volker's front leg with a kick but Volker checks it.
Tao lands a nice looking body shot.
Tao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tao looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tao momentarily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Volker blocks a jab.
Tao throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A jab from Tao misses.
Tao misses the shot to the body.
Volker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tao staying out of range there.
Volker 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tao tries a low kick but Volker avoids it.
Volker throws a low kick but Tao avoids it.
Volker misses with an attempted mid kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Some wild striking there from Volker.
Volker lands a leg kick that knocks Tao off balance momentarily.
Volker throws a wild body kick that Tao sees coming a mile off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Heinz Volker 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.
Nice jab there from Tao.
Volker gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tao counters with a low kick, right behind Volker 's knee.
Volker ducks under a wild hook from Tao.
Volker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Volker takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tao connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Volker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Good shot there by Volker.
Volker throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tao on the side of the head.
Volker avoids the body shot from Tao.
A left lands for Tao.
Tao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Volker.
Volker thumps Tao with a low kick.
Volker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tao scores with the left hand. Volker knows he should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tao looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A big left from Tao misses.
Nice shot lands for Tao.
Tao wants to slow Volker down by chopping away at his legs.
Volker throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tao's head.
Tao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Both fighters circling a little - Tao finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Volker misses with an uppercut.
Tao walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Volker checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tao goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tao shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tao motions for Volker to come forward. Tao throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A shot to the liver by Volker. Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volker checks the leg kick.
Volker blocks a leg kick.
Volker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tao lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Volker has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Volker and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Volker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tao lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Volker misses with a low kick.
Tao scores with a punch to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Volker misses the target.
Tao dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Volker. That did some damage!
Volker takes a swing at Tao's ribcage but misses.
Volker works Tao's body with a nice hook.
Volker misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tao throws a head kick but Volker moves out of range.
Volker throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Tao counters with a stiff right hand.
Volker scores with a shot to the body.
Tao blocks a head kick by Volker.
Tao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tao throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tao throws an overhand right that lands on Volker's shoulder, as Volker tries to avoid the shot.
Volker cracks Tao with an open hand slap.
An inside leg kick lands from Volker.
Volker takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Volker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Volker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tao.
Volker throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tao.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volker lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tao takes one to the chin there.
Tao takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tao looks to land a left hand but Volker moved out of range nicely.
Tao has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A jab from Tao misses.
Tao moves out of range of the leg kick from Volker.
Volker tries a head kick but it misses.
Tao takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Volker avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Volker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tao looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tao avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Yin Tao just about did enough to take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Tao lands with a kick to the temple. Volker shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Tao tries to work over Volker's front leg with a kick but Volker checks it.
Tao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Volker.
Volker tries to land a front kick but Tao steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tao throws a low kick but it's checked well by Volker.
Volker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tao moves away.
Tao is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Volker pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tao is out of range and Volker settles back down.
Volker throws a push kick but Tao slaps the foot to one side.
Tao pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A punch lands to the side of Tao 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Volker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tao lands with a thumping leg kick.
Volker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tao.
Tao lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volker fails to land with a series of punches.
Tao throws a leg kick but Volker moved away.
Volker ducks under a wild hook from Tao.
Volker walks into a left hand.
Volker connects with a leg kick. Tao looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tao takes a swing at Volker's ribcage but misses.
Crunch! Volker slams his shin into Tao's torso.
Volker tried to score with a low kick but Tao checks it.
Volker thows a leg kick but Tao checks it
and Tao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tao goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tao throws a head kick but Volker moves out of range.
Volker throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Some wild striking there from Volker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Tao lands an impressive looking overhand right. Volker doesn't seem phased though.
A shot to the liver by Tao. Beautiful body shot.
Tao has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Volker.
Volker misses with a looping left.
Tao tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Volker is able to avoid easily.
Volker tried to score with a low kick but Tao checks it.
Volker connects with a body shot that sends Tao's belly button to the back.
Tao scores with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tao has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Volker.
Volker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tao!
Volker blocks the body kick.
Volker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A punch combination from Volker misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volker scoring well with a low kick there.
Volker misses the shot to the body.
Tao moves out of range of the body kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Volker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Volker lands a nice looking body kick.
Tao throws the kick towards the body but Volker avoids it.
Tao throws a sloppy head kick and Volker moves out of range easily.
Volker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Volker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tao throws a big shot that misses.
Tao throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tao shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Volker avoids a kick to the body.
Tao misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volker misses with a body shot.
Volker throws a jab when Tao was well out of range.
Tao lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Volker!
Volker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tao looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tao connects with an inside leg kick.
Tao fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice jab there from Volker.
Volker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Volker throws a right and a left that Tao avoids nicely.
Volker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Volker scores with a kick to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Yin Tao 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!
Tao misses with a hook. Volker ducked under it nicely.
Volker slips a straight right by Tao.
Volker lands a nice looking body kick.
Volker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tao's calf.
Tao throws a push kick but Volker slaps the foot to one side.
Volker misses with a body kick.
Tao throws a hook but Volker blocks it.
Volker scores with a leg kick.
Volker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Volker fakes the leg kick and cracks Tao in the body.
Tao rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Volker counters with a one-two to the body.
Tao on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Volker scores with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tao misses with an attempted mid kick.
Volker misses with a straight left.
Tao keeps Volker at a distance using the push kick.
Tao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tao has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Volker.
Tao takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice body kick there by Volker.
Volker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Volker throws a leg kick but Tao sees it coming and moves out of range.
Volker throws a hook but Tao avoids it easily.
Tao is looking to land body kicks.
Tao is looking to land body kicks.
Volker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tao.
Volker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Yin Tao is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tao goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Volker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tao.
Tao misses with the combination.
Volker lands with a thumping leg kick.
Volker avoids the head kick by Tao.
Tao misses the jab.
Volker throws a head kick but Tao moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A jab from Volker does it's job there.
Volker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tao. That's going to slow Volker down.
Volker misses with a hook
enabling Tao to counter with a crisp jab.
Heinz Volker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tao jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Volker will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Volker checks a low kick from Tao.
Volker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tao.
Tao lands a nice looking kick to the body. Volker takes a step back to recover.
Volker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tao bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Volker's head backwards.
Volker throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Volker checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tao misses with a kick to the body.
A jab from Volker finds it's way through Tao's defenses.
Volker lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Tao.
Volker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tao. Tao obviously looking to wear him down.
Tao looks to throw the jab but Volker is out of range.
Tao misses with a low kick.
Volker looks to score with a jab to the body but Tao is just out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tao, as that shot connected.
Volker blocks the body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Volker misses the target.
Volker throws a body punch but Tao moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volker will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tao throws a body kick that misses.
Tao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tao throws a low kick but Volker avoids it.
Tao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Volker moves away.
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 Heinz Volker.
Well Tao 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 48:48
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 47:49
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Yin Tao! Yin Tao retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Yin Tao 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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