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SUPREMACY 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Owl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pawel Ostrok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Owl's entrance music is Jay-Z & Kanye West - Ni**as In Paris. A fine choice. Tony Owl has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tony Owl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pawel Ostrok!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Winston Howard and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Owl moves in looking to clinch but Ostrok pushes him off.
Owl tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ostrok manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Owl.
Owl swings widly with a right hand
and Ostrok counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Owl swings widly with a right hand
and Ostrok moves into the clinch.
Owl breaks the clinch.
Owl swings widly with a right hand
and Ostrok counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Owl throws an off balance right hand
and Ostrok counters with a nice low kick that buckles Owl's knee momentarily.
Owl avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ostrok throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Owl's waist but Owl gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ostrok off to one side.
Owl connects with a right hand. Ostrok shakes it off.
A big left from Owl misses.
Ostrok staying out of range there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ostrok tries for a takedown but Owl circles away easily
and Owl counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Owl throws a right hand that misses
and Ostrok counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Owl throws a jab but it's blocked by Ostrok.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ostrok.
Ostrok bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Owl misses with an uppercut
and Ostrok counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Tony Owl has been cut.
Ostrok throws a series of punches but Owl avoids them all with ease.
Ostrok gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ostrok successfully pulls guard.
Owl wants to stand but Ostrok has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ostrok looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Owl wants to get up but he can't break Ostrok's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Owl wants to stand and escape but instead Ostrok has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Ostrok stops Owl from standing up.
Ostrok pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Owl is keeping the position for now.
Ostrok won't allow Owl to get back to his feet.
Owl on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Owl tries to get out of the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ostrok is pushing down on Owl's leg trying to pass to half guard. Owl is fighting to maintain full guard but Ostrok has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ostrok wants to work for an arm triangle but Owl is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ostrok thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Owl tries to kick Ostrok off but Ostrok keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ostrok is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Owl is just riding it out for now. Ostrok eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ostrok wants to take a breather but Owl is having none of it.
Owl is trying to stand up here but Ostrok is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Owl is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Owl tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Ostrok manages to move to mount!
Ostrok is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Owl can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Ostrok is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Owl can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Owl is trying to stand but he's just given Ostrok his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ostrok lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Owl wants to get back to his feet.
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 Tony Owl will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tony Owl's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ostrok has Owl up against the cage in a clinch.
Owl breaks the clinch.
Owl throws an off balance right hand
and Ostrok counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pawel Ostrok is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ostrok looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Owl jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Owl throws an overhand right that lands on Ostrok's shoulder, as Ostrok tries to avoid the shot.
Owl throws a jab but it's blocked by Ostrok.
Owl misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Ostrok to counter with a crisp jab.
Owl throws a hook to the side of Ostrok's head but Ostrok sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Owl is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ostrok doesn't manage to clinch there - Owl circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ostrok looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ostrok.
Good leg kick by Ostrok there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Owl enables Ostrok to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Owl manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ostrok with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ostrok accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ostrok stops Owl from standing up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Owl wants to get back to his feet but Ostrok passes into half guard.
Owl scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Ostrok manages to mount him!
Ostrok wants to finish this one by submission but Owl is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ostrok.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ostrok content just to control the position here.
Owl tries to buck Ostrok off but Ostrok takes his back!
Owl wants to get back to his feet.
Ostrok trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Owl doesn't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owl is trying to get back to his feet but Ostrok has full control of the position and if anything, Owl has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Ostrok trying to control.
Owl holding both Ostrok 's hands and preventing any damage.
Ostrok has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Owl's body.
Owl looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Ostrok's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Owl controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Owl controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Owl prevents Ostrok from getting a body triangle.
Owl is trying to get back to his feet but Ostrok has full control of the position and if anything, Owl has just worked his way into a worse spot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pawel Ostrok showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tony Owl's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Ostrok fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Owl avoids it really well and circles away.
Ostrok shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Owl as he jumps to the side.
Owl misses with a straight right.
Ostrok connects with a solid leg kick.
Ostrok fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Owl avoids it really well and circles away.
Tony Owl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pawel Ostrok.
Ostrok fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ostrok uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Owl.
Owl connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ostrok's hands.
It looks like Pawel Ostrok has been cut.
Ostrok takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tony Owl is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice sprawl there from Owl as Ostrok shoots in.
Ostrok takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Owl throws a lazy right hand but Ostrok sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slow jab from Owl misses its intended target.
Owl misses with a straight right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Owl throws an overhand right that lands on Ostrok's shoulder, as Ostrok tries to avoid the shot.
Ostrok shoots in but no luck this time.
Ostrok shoots in and drives through. Owl sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Owl looks to throw the jab but Ostrok is out of range.
Owl is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ostrok.
Ostrok uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Owl.
Owl misses with an uppercut. Ostrok saw that one coming.
Owl looks to throw the jab but Ostrok is out of range.
Tony Owl is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Owl throws a looping overhand right but Ostrok ducks down to avoid it.
Owl fails in his attempt to clinch.
Donk. Owl catches Ostrok right on the button with a cross.
Owl tests Ostrok's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Owl cracks Ostrok with an uppercut from hell and Ostrok crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Owl's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Ostrok is rocked!
Owl gets to his feet. Ostrok looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owl throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ostrok sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Owl closes the distance and clinches.
Owl manages to break the clinch.
Ostrok tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ostrok uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Owl.
Owl throws an off balance right hand
and Ostrok holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ostrok pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Owl connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Owl throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Ostrok tumbling to the canvas!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Owl is looking to stand up but Ostrok won't let him.
Owl wants to stand and escape but instead Ostrok has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Ostrok trying to control the position from guard on top but Owl is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Owl is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ostrok is controlling him.
Ostrok trying to control the position from guard on top but Owl is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Owl knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ostrok on the ground.
Ostrok engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pawel Ostrok has got the better of the ground game so far.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Owl wants to get back to his feet but Ostrok is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ostrok is standing up over Owl. Owl looks to escape but Ostrok dives into side control.
Ostrok happy to just control the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Owl showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Owl has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jose Aldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Axel McDavid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Axel McDavid acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jose Aldo !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Axel McDavid!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Eliza Hachem and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDavid tries for a takedown but Aldo circles away easily
and Aldo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Aldo trying to control the position from guard on top but McDavid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDavid looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Aldo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Aldo wants to pass the guard but McDavid is keeping the position.
Aldo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Aldo postures up and lands a big shot to McDavid's brow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aldo trying to control but McDavid is working from the bottom.
Aldo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDavid is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Aldo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Aldo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McDavid preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McDavid is looking for a triangle but Aldo pushes his legs off easily.
Aldo looking to sit in guard and control but McDavid gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Aldo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aldo has control of McDavid's left arm, preventing McDavid from doing any damage.
McDavid loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Aldo pulls McDavid in to control the position.
McDavid wants to control from the top but Aldo keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Aldo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McDavid manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aldo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Aldo throwing strikes but missing.
Aldo with a flurry of punches that miss.
McDavid escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aldo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McDavid keeping moving, preventing Aldo from controlling successfully.
McDavid is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aldo is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aldo throws a big elbow that misses.
Aldo distracts McDavid with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Aldo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McDavid looks gassed!
McDavid utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Aldo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Aldo distracts McDavid with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Aldo throws a strike but McDavid rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Aldo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Aldo trying to control the position here.
Aldo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McDavid manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDavid is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Aldo frees his head nicely. Oh but McDavid has switched to an armbar! Aldo is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Axel McDavid!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lenny McClean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Meah Much (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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279 lbs
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250 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lenny McClean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Meah Much!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Winston Howard and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McClean looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McClean is looking to land body kicks.
McClean misses the body punch
and Much counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Lenny McClean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McClean avoids the body shot from Much.
McClean throws a wild body kick that Much sees coming a mile off.
Much lands a leg kick that knocks McClean off balance momentarily.
Much swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Much shoots in looking for a takedown but McClean manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Much's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Much lands a nice looking body kick.
McClean is breathing heavily.
A punch combination from McClean misses.
Much tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McClean ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Much moves away.
Much misses with a straight left.
McClean stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Much.
Nice body kick from Much.
McClean walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
It looks like Lenny McClean has been cut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Much.
A nice inside leg kick there by Much. That's going to slow McClean down.
Much bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Much fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Crunch! Much slams his shin into McClean's torso.
Look low, kick high! Much uses the oldest trick in the book to send McClean tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Much is absolutely delighted - when McClean wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Meah Much!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Guara Grove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruben De La Vega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guara Grove has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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165 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Counter striker
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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, Guara Grove!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ruben De La Vega!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Skip Squint and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grove stalks De La Vega and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into De La Vega's face. De La Vega staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Ruben De La Vega has been cut.
Guara Grove seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De La Vega looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Grove rushes De La Vega and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Grove breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
De La Vega changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Grove tries to avoid it but De La Vega manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Grove to the ground. Grove escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
De La Vega walks forward, straight into a front kick from Grove.
Grove lands a head kick. De La Vega smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Grove lands a nice leg kick that just misses De La Vega's sensitive parts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grove gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Grove drops to a knee looking for a takedown but De La Vega gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Grove is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grove manages to break the clinch.
Grove moves into the clinch.
Grove escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grove ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De La Vega moves away.
De La Vega throws an overhand right that lands on Grove's shoulder, as Grove tries to avoid the shot.
De La Vega on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Grove. Grove obviously looking to wear him down.
De La Vega shoots and misses
and Grove counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Guara Grove is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grove clinches with his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grove tries to score a body lock takedown but De La Vega shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Grove pulls guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Grove wants to get back to his feet but De La Vega is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Grove escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. De La Vega gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Grove pulls De La Vega in close to prevent any damage.
Grove is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. De La Vega is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De La Vega tries to free his leg and advance position but Grove is retaining full guard.
Grove wants to get back to his feet but De La Vega is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Grove has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but De La Vega can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
De La Vega won't allow Grove to sweep him here.
De La Vega has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Grove is proving hard to escape from.
Grove pulls De La Vega in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grove tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
De La Vega wants to stand but Grove is controlling his posture from full guard.
Guara Grove has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guara Grove dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ruben De La Vega's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Grove thows a body shot but no joy.
Grove looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
De La Vega tries to score a power double leg takedown but Grove sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten De La Vega somewhat.
Grove darts in and clinches De La Vega up against the cage.
De La Vega is breathing heavily.
Grove breaks the clinch.
De La Vega takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
De La Vega takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grove moves into range and clinches up with De La Vega.
Grove escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grove gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Grove manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Grove wants to get back to his feet but De La Vega is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Grove working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. De La Vega doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. De La Vega manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Grove knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for De La Vega on the ground.
Grove wants to stand and escape but De La Vega is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De La Vega slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
De La Vega tries for a kimura but Grove is defending well.
Grove wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Grove is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but De La Vega is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Grove is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Grove holds on for dear life, controlling De La Vega's posture momentarily.
De La Vega can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Grove is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grove is trying to escape the mount.
De La Vega is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Grove has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Grove is working to get back to half guard.
Grove is working hard here to advance position.
Grove tries to hold on but De La Vega pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De La Vega is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Grove has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Grove on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Grove tries to get out of the position.
De La Vega throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Grove tries to reverse the position but De La Vega maintains control.
Grove is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Grove is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grove just holding on.
Grove is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guara Grove dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ruben De La Vega's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
De La Vega takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Grove throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Grove finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Guara Grove is winning the standup battle so far.
Grove with a nice cross.
Grove drives through and clinches with De La Vega against the cage.
Grove breaks from the clinch.
De La Vega takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Grove misses with a series of wild punches.
Grove tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Grove. That's going to slow De La Vega down.
A slapping body kick lands there for Grove.
Grove delivers a nice body kick.
Grove lands a nice leg kick that just misses De La Vega's sensitive parts.
Grove misses with a head kick.
Grove swinging wildly here.
Grove forces De La Vega back against the cage and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grove has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. De La Vega is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
De La Vega is trying to break the clinch but Grove is controlling him.
Grove escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grove throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Grove moves into the clinch.
De La Vega gets underhooks to prevent Grove's takedown attempt.
Grove breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
De La Vega closes this distance looking for a takedown but Grove circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grove has De La Vega up against the cage in a clinch.
Grove with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Grove obliges.
Grove tries to score a body lock takedown but De La Vega shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guara Grove. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grove lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
De La Vega has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Grove.
Grove lands a knee to the body.
Grove tries to score a body lock takedown but De La Vega shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Grove stalling the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grove pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Grove clinches up against the cage.
Grove breaks from the clinch.
Grove rushes De La Vega and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Grove effectively controlling the action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grove lands a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Guara Grove showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Grove 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guara Grove!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jason Predir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bjorn Borg Jr (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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178 lbs
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175 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Predir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bjorn Borg Jr!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, John Mangel and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Predir on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Borg Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Predir shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Borg Jr defends it nicely.
Predir drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Predir shoots in but Borg Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Horrible takedown by Predir or perhaps it was just good defense by Borg Jr which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Predir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Borg Jr slaps away a takedown attempt from Predir, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Predir doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Borg Jr, as that shot connected.
Borg Jr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Borg Jr connects with a single shot there.
Borg Jr sizes up Predir with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Predir drops his hands momentarily and Borg Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Predir avoids a punch combination nicely.
Predir will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Predir fails with a takedown attempt.
Predir is breathing heavily.
Danga de danga de dang - Borg Jr scores with a four punch combination!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Predir throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Borg Jr's waist but Borg Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Predir off to one side.
Jason Predir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Predir takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Borg Jr scores with a one two! Predir had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Borg Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Predir is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Borg Jr.
Borg Jr cracks Predir with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Borg Jr has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Predir to stand back up!
Predir is rocked!
Borg Jr lands a big right hand that sends Predir crashing to the mat! Borg Jr stays standing though and waves Predir back to his feet!
Oh Predir is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Predir. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Borg Jr batters Predir with a massive right followed by a huge left! Predir is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Borg Jr lands a final crushing right hand to drop Predir to the mat with a gruesome thud! Borg Jr is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bjorn Borg Jr!
Bjorn Borg Jr bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Cotto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conner Steven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Miguel Cotto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Conner Steven!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Donatello Bradman and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cotto dips to his left and cracks Steven with an uppercut!
Steven shoots for a takedown but Cotto saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Steven drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cotto lands a right hook to the body.
Cotto's corner calls for a 1-2. Cotto obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Steven takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Miguel Cotto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steven wants to clinch up but Cotto keeps it at a distance.
Cotto throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Steven on the side of the head.
Steven needs to keep his hands up - Cotto had a free shot at his head there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Steven is defended easily by Cotto.
Cotto closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Steven is looking to control Cotto's arms but Cotto gets an underhook and turns him. Now Steven has his back to the cage.
Steven fails to pull guard.
Miguel Cotto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conner Steven.
Steven misses with an elbow strike.
Steven has Cotto pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cotto manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cotto is working Steven over against the cage.
Cotto scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Steven with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cotto blocking some punches.
Cotto utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Steven looks gassed!
Cotto landing knees to the head.
It looks like Conner Steven has been cut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cotto lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cotto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cotto lands with a shot to the body.
Cotto scores with the left hand. Steven knows he should have avoided that one.
Cotto lands a nice looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steven is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A jab from Cotto finds it's way through Steven's defenses.
Steven misses with a combination
and Cotto counters with a right hand to the body.
Cotto clinches up against the cage.
Cotto lands a knee to the body.
Cotto works on Steven's body with a couple of short punches.
Cotto utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cotto manages to break the clinch.
Cotto lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Steven takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Miguel Cotto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cotto moves into the clinch successfully.
Cotto digs a right hand into Steven's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Steven's gas tank.
Cotto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cotto lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cotto scores with a knee to the head.
Cotto taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cotto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Steven backwards.
Cotto slows down the pace here.
A left hand lands to the body for Cotto.
Cotto stalling in the clinch.
Cotto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steven is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Steven on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cotto has closed the distance and engaged Steven in a clinch.
Steven is looking for a takedown.
Cotto stalling.
Cotto breaks from the clinch.
Cotto paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Danga de danga de dang - Cotto scores with a four punch combination!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cotto!
Steven is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cotto connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Steven! He's out on his feet! Cotto rushes in and drops Steven with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Miguel Cotto!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Taylor Made (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Meadows (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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180 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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Taylor Made!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Meadows!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Winston Howard and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meadows tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Made keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Meadows looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Made scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Meadows doesn't seem bothered though.
Meadows fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Meadows with a poor takedown
and Made counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Jack Meadows has been cut.
Jack Meadows seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Made lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Meadows circles away quickly and effectively.
Meadows shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Made pinned against the cage. Made gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Taylor Made has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Meadows.
Meadows ducks right into an uppercut from Made.
Meadows is rocked!
Meadows looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meadows shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Made but Made pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Made lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meadows throws the kick towards the body but Made avoids it.
Meadows on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Made lands a big right hand that sends Meadows crashing to the mat! Made stays standing though and waves Meadows back to his feet!
Meadows is still on wobbly legs! Can Made finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Made fakes the body blow, causing Meadows to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Meadows goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Taylor Made!
An out of breath Taylor Made 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 Felix Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Goldberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Felix Gonzalez has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Felix Gonzalez seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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225 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
21 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Felix Gonzalez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bill Goldberg!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Steve Erwin and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goldberg works over Gonzalez's head and body with a nice combination.
Goldberg avoids the body shot from Gonzalez.
Goldberg stuffs the takedown.
Goldberg ducks under a wild hook from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez swings for the body but Goldberg moves out of range.
Gonzalez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Gonzalez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gonzalez is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Goldberg reverses the position - he's now on top in Gonzalez's guard.
Goldberg stopping the sweep attempt from Gonzalez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldberg is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gonzalez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gonzalez controls Goldberg momentarily but Goldberg frees himself.
Goldberg must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gonzalez looking to control but Goldberg passes into half guard.
Gonzalez won't allow Goldberg to pass to mount.
Gonzalez trying to hold on to Goldberg's head to control him but Goldberg postures up.
Gonzalez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Goldberg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gonzalez is looking for a sweep. Goldberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gonzalez tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Goldberg has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Goldberg dominating with strikes here.
Goldberg lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goldberg lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Goldberg breaks from Gonzalez's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Goldberg is landing with some decent strikes but Gonzalez is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Gonzalez is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez is squirming around, avoiding Goldberg's attempts to control the action.
Gonzalez tries to hold on but Goldberg postures up.
Gonzalez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Goldberg postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Gonzalez looks a forlorn figure.
Goldberg controlling the position easily from mount.
Gonzalez working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg looking to finish Gonzalez with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gonzalez!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gonzalez gets back to half guard.
Gonzalez has hold of Goldberg's hands but Goldberg slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gonzalez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goldberg pulls his head out easily.
Goldberg sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gonzalez defending well though.
Goldberg tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gonzalez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Goldberg trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goldberg thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gonzalez's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Goldberg dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gonzalez swings widly with a right hand
and Goldberg counters with a stiff right hand.
Gonzalez misses with a body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Goldberg.
Gonzalez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gonzalez drops his hands momentarily and Goldberg takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gonzalez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gonzalez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Goldberg sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gonzalez somewhat.
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!
Gonzalez misses with a two punch combination.
Felix Gonzalez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonzalez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Goldberg is fending him off so far but Gonzalez persists. Nope, Goldberg circles away and we're back to standing.
Gonzalez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gonzalez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldberg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Goldberg sizes up Gonzalez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Oooooh!!! Goldberg has knocked Gonzalez down with a huge combo! Goldberg steps away and waves a wobbly Gonzalez back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Gonzalez is rocked!
It looks like Felix Gonzalez has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goldberg is stalking Gonzalez. Gonzalez circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Goldberg, and it's lights out! Gonzalez really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bill Goldberg!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Noctis Perseus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Klitscko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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278 lbs
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245 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Noctis Perseus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Boris Klitscko!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Bruno Hogan and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klitscko moves into range and clinches up with Perseus.
Perseus manages to break the clinch.
Perseus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Perseus, right into the meat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Perseus goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Boris Klitscko has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perseus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Perseus breaks the clinch.
Perseus closes the distance and clinches.
Klitscko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Perseus or not.
Perseus breaks the clinch.
Perseus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Perseus clinches with his opponent.
Perseus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Perseus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Klitscko forces Perseus back against the cage and clinches.
Perseus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Klitscko clinches up against the cage.
Perseus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Klitscko has managed to clinch.
Perseus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klitscko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Perseus's elbow.
Perseus manages to break the clinch.
Klitscko closes the distance and pushes Perseus back into the cage.
Perseus breaks the clinch.
A combination from Perseus does no damage.
Perseus lands a jab-cross combination.
Perseus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Klitscko moves away.
Klitscko gets a clinch.
Klitscko is trying to break free.
Perseus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Klitscko misses with a body punch.
Klitscko swings wildly with an uppercut but Perseus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Klitscko lands a hook that snaps the head of Perseus backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perseus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Perseus clinches with his opponent.
Perseus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Perseus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Klitscko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Klitscko moves into the clinch.
Klitscko tries to circle away but Perseus has him pinned against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perseus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Klitscko drives through and clinches with Perseus against the cage.
Perseus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Perseus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A good leg kick by Perseus.
Klitscko rushes Perseus and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Perseus keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Klitscko's efforts to push away.
Perseus breaks the clinch.
Perseus looks to land a combination but Klitscko avoids it well.
Perseus digs a good hook to Klitscko's body.
Klitscko has Perseus up against the cage in a clinch.
Klitscko swings wildly with an uppercut but Perseus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Klitscko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Klitscko.
Klitscko misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Perseus.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perseus blocks an uppercut.
Perseus blocks an uppercut.
Klitscko stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Klitscko is trying to push Perseus away but Perseus has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Perseus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Klitscko clinches up with Perseus and pushes him back against the cage.
Klitscko wants to break free but Perseus has control.
Klitscko can't find room to land a body shot as Perseus controls the action.
Perseus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Perseus cracks Klitscko with a good jab.
Perseus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Klitscko has Perseus up against the cage in a clinch.
Perseus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perseus prevents a body shot from Klitscko.
Perseus keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Klitscko's efforts to push away.
Klitscko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Perseus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perseus pushes Klitscko up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Perseus on the inside.
Klitscko tries to work over Perseus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Klitscko tries a body shot but Perseus blocks it.
Klitscko can't break the clinch.
Perseus manages to break the clinch.
A punch combination from Perseus misses.
Klitscko moves into the clinch.
Klitscko wants to get back to striking at distance but Perseus won't allow it.
Perseus lands a right hand.
Perseus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Klitscko lands with a right to the head.
Perseus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Perseus fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Klitscko clinches up against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Klitscko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Klitscko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Perseus breaks from the clinch.
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 Noctis Perseus will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Boris Klitscko's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Sloppy strikes from Perseus. Those never looked like landing.
Perseus lands a nice shot that snaps Klitscko's head back.
Perseus forces Klitscko back against the cage and clinches.
Klitscko misses with a punch to the body.
Perseus prevents a body shot from Klitscko.
Perseus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Klitscko drives through and clinches with Perseus against the cage.
Klitscko scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Perseus manages to break the clinch.
Perseus has Klitscko up against the cage in a clinch.
Perseus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Klitsckos head.
Perseus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Perseus tries to keep at a distance but Klitscko has taken the fight into the clinch.
Klitscko misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Klitscko.
Klitscko tries a body shot but Perseus blocks it.
Klitscko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Klitscko scores with a shot to the side of Perseus's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perseus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Klitscko is rocked!
Perseus dips a shoulder and cracks Klitscko with a mighty uppercut! Klitscko falls back against the cage and Perseus unloads with a barrage of strikes! Klitscko is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Perseus screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Noctis Perseus!
Noctis Perseus retains his heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Noctis Perseus made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Buddi Zoom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Penties (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Zoom might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Thunder Struck - ACDC. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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168 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Buddi Zoom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ben Penties!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Steve Erwin and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penties misses with a double jab.
Penties bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zoom's head.
Penties fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Zoom sprawls well initially but Penties persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Zoom pushes Penties off and gets back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Penties as Zoom shoots in.
Zoom moves forwards but Penties connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice sprawl there from Penties as Zoom shoots in.
Zoom closes this distance looking for a takedown but Penties circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buddi Zoom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zoom throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Penties was covering up waiting for the punch and Zoom finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Penties trying to control the position.
Zoom works over Penties with some ground and pound from guard.
Penties can't keep his opponent in guard - Zoom advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Zoom thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Penties's head.
Penties is controlling Zoom's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penties wants to control but Zoom is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Penties works his way to full guard. Good work.
Zoom lands a couple of elbows.
Penties is controlling Zoom's posture.
Penties is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Zoom with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zoom sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Penties's guard.
Zoom lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Zoom is trying to work for a kimura but Penties is defending well.
Penties gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zoom throws a strike but Penties rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Zoom wants to stand up but Penties is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zoom scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Zoom shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Penties's guard.
Penties looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zoom throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Penties works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Penties is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zoom throws an elbow that misses. Penties uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zoom's guard. Nice move by Penties!
Zoom is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Penties is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zoom utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Penties with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zoom wants to stand up but Penties is controlling him.
Zoom pushes Penties off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Penties dips to his left and cracks Zoom with an uppercut!
Penties lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zoom circles away quickly and effectively.
Penties misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zoom changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Penties tries to avoid it but Zoom manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Penties to the ground. Penties escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zoom fails with the takedown.
Penties gets a double leg takedown into Zoom's guard.
Zoom is breathing heavily.
Zoom wants to stand and escape but Penties is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zoom keeping full guard, as Penties tries to pass.
Penties missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Penties throwing strikes but missing.
Penties won't allow Zoom to get back to his feet.
Penties looking to pass the guard.
Zoom wants to stand up but Penties is controlling him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Penties trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Penties stops Zoom from standing up.
Penties has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
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 Buddi Zoom will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Zoom will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zoom.
No luck for Zoom with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buddi Zoom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Penties scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zoom tries to score a power double leg takedown but Penties sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zoom somewhat.
Zoom walks into a straight right hand from Penties.
Zoom takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Penties misses with a double jab.
Nice takedown defense from Penties. No joy for Zoom on that attempt.
Penties throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Zoom was covering up waiting for the punch and Penties finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Zoom utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Penties throws a big right hand that misses.
Buddi Zoom overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penties missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Penties stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zoom swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zoom wants to stand but Penties is controlling the position.
Penties trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Penties throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Penties accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zoom is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Penties is controlling him.
Penties throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Penties throwing strikes but missing.
Penties stops Zoom from standing up.
Penties throwing strikes but missing.
Zoom is looking to stand up but Penties isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penties throws a big right hand that misses.
Penties scoring with some ground and pound.
Zoom uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Zoom shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Penties as he avoids it easily.
Zoom fails with a takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Penties scores with a nice head shot.
Penties dips to his left and cracks Zoom with an uppercut!
Penties misses with a few strikes there.
Zoom shoots in looking for a takedown but Penties manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zoom's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Zoom shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Penties as he avoids it easily.
Penties shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Zoom is in a horrible position here. Penties smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Zoom is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penties breaks from Zoom's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The referee warns Zoom that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Penties has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Zoom's face.
Zoom is rocked!
Penties scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Zoom?
Oh Zoom is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zoom bucks up and throws Penties to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Zoom misses with a takedown attempt
and Penties counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Zoom! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Penties!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Penties!
Ben Penties thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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