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Valhalla 34: Sydney PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hamid Karzai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Geter Done (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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230 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hamid Karzai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 32 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Geter Done!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Steve Erwin and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Done clinches up against the cage.
Karzai successfully pulls guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Done accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Done postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Karzai trying to keep a closed guard but Done is proving a slippery customer.
Karzai is looking to stand up but Done isn't so interested in that idea.
Karzai is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Done defends well.
Done gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Karzai moves into range and clinches up with Done.
Done drops down looking for an ankle pick but Karzai pulls his leg out and moves away.
Karzai fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Done shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Karzai as he jumps to the side.
Karzai clinches.
Karzai gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Done.
Hamid Karzai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Geter Done.
Done tries to score a body lock takedown but Karzai shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Karzai drops down looking for an ankle pick but Done pulls his leg out and moves away.
Karzai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karzai connects with a looping right hand.
Done slaps away a takedown attempt from Karzai, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Done fails with a takedown attempt.
Karzai throws a sloppy head kick and Done moves out of range easily.
Karzai is looking to clinch but Done is avoiding it.
Karzai gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Done just misses with a elbow thrown towards Karzai's brow.
Karzai gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Done regains guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karzai throwing strikes from guard but Done blocks nicely.
Karzai trying to control the position from guard on top but Done is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karzai postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Done is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Karzai, into his guard.
Karzai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Karzai is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Done is controlling him.
Done with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Done throws a big elbow that misses.
Karzai wants to stand up but Done is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Done throws a big right hand that misses.
Karzai keeping full guard, as Done tries to pass.
Done trying to control but Karzai is working from the bottom.
Karzai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Done.
Karzai wants to sweep here but Done controlling him for the moment.
Karzai is trying to keep Done in close.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Karzai is looking to stand up but Done isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hamid Karzai dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Karzai tries to clinch but Done is having none of it.
Done gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Done has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Karzai is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Done has Karzai pressed against the cage, preventing Karzai from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Karzai manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Done is looking to work some ground and pound but Karzai has wrist control.
Done with a flurry of punches that miss.
Done preventing the sweep.
Done is looking to work some ground and pound but Karzai has wrist control.
Done trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Karzai manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Done is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karzai wants to control from the top but Done keeps moving.
Karzai won't allow Done to sweep him here.
Done keeping moving, preventing Karzai from controlling successfully.
Karzai throwing strikes from guard but Done blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karzai throws a big elbow that misses.
Done really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Karzai. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Karzai looking to pass the guard.
Karzai slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Karzai gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Karzai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Karzai is looking to clinch but Done is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Done shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Karzai as he jumps to the side.
Karzai takes the fight into the clinch.
Karzai pulls guard successfully.
Done throws a big right hand that misses.
Karzai wants to stand but Done is controlling the position.
Done trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Done pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Karzai is keeping the position for now.
Done throws a big right hand that misses.
Karzai 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Done wants to pass the guard but Karzai is keeping the position.
Done lands a couple of elbows.
Done throws a strike but Karzai rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Karzai is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Karzai stopping the sweep attempt from Done.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karzai sitting in guard here, content to control.
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 Hamid Karzai will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Done changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Karzai tries to avoid it but Done manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Karzai to the ground. Karzai escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Done fails to land the takedown.
Karzai has managed to clinch.
Karzai looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Done trying to stall but Karzai improves his position.
Done throws a head punch that misses.
Done has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Karzai avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hamid Karzai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Geter Done.
Karzai with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Karzai tries to score a body lock takedown but Done shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Done tries to score a body lock takedown but Karzai shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Done is trying to pull guard but Karzai turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Karzai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karzai wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Done has him pressed against the cage.
Done is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Karzai prevents the takedown attempt.
Karzai works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Karzai gets to his feet. Done looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Karzai throws a head kick that misses.
Karzai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Done swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Karzai enables Done to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Karzai manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Done tries to free his leg and advance position but Karzai is retaining full guard.
Done pushing down on Karzai's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karzai won't allow Done to pass to mount.
Done is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Karzai has managed to free his arm - good work.
Done takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Done throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Karzai to regain full guard.
Done throws a big right hand that misses.
Karzai wants to stand but Done is controlling the position.
Done must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Done throwing strikes from guard but Karzai blocks nicely.
Geter Done has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Karzai doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Karzai is working an open guard so Done takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Karzai looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Done manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Karzai on his heels. He'll look to pass Karzai's guard now, I'm sure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Done keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Karzai's head.
Done trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Done throwing strikes but missing.
Done throwing strikes from guard but Karzai blocks nicely.
Karzai wants to get back to his feet but Done is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Karzai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karzai has a closed guard, preventing Done from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Done is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Karzai is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Karzai has escaped and now he's on top!
Karzai postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Karzai decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Done, up you get!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Karzai fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Done looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Done shoots in for a takedown but Karzai shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hamid Karzai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Done dives in and grabs Karzai's left leg, looking for a takedown. Karzai pushes down on Done's head and hops out.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Geter Done.
I think Karzai 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hamid Karzai!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Bera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Estripador (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bera's entrance music is Parasite :D . A fine choice. 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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212 lbs
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265 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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
14 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Matt Bera!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Estripador!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Donatello Bradman and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Estripador throws a hook to the side of Bera's head but Bera sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Estripador misses its intended target.
Bera slips under a jab.
Bera walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Estripador misses with a double jab.
Bera lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Estripador circles away quickly and effectively.
Estripador tries to close the distance and clinch but Bera swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A combination from Estripador does no damage.
Bera takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Estripador swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bera.
Estripador throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bera.
Bera moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Estripador tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bera paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Estripador throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bera sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Estripador lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Estripador.
Jack Estripador seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Estripador throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bera is defended easily by Estripador.
Bera shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bera controlling the position easily from mount.
Bera fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bera fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Estripador is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bera is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Estripador is trying to escape the mount.
Bera tries to control but Estripador wriggling away.
Bera working for a submission but Estripador is keeping him at bay.
Bera looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bera in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Bera controlling the position easily from mount.
Bera punishing his opponent with strikes.
Estripador takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Bera scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Estripador is squirming around, avoiding Bera's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bera breaks from Estripador's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Bera is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Estripador can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Estripador tries to hold on but Bera postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bera trying to control but Estripador is having none of it.
Estripador is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bera breaks from Estripador's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Estripador really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bera. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bera working the ground and pound effectively.
Bera controlling the position easily from mount.
Bera is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bera lands with some strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Bera dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Estripador wants to clinch up but Bera keeps it at a distance.
Estripador misses with a lunging right hand
and Bera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Estripador moves into the clinch.
Estripador tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bera avoids it.
Estripador works on Bera's body with a couple of short punches.
Estripador misses with a knee to the head.
Estripador is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bera is keeping busy.
Estripador throws a punch but it's blocked by Bera.
Estripador is trying to stall.
Bera taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bera is trying to drag Estripador to the mat but Estripador just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bera blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bera effectively controlling the action here.
Estripador wants to stall.
Estripador using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bera has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Estripador is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bera is defending well.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Estripador.
Bera blocking some punches.
Estripador prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Bera to work.
Estripador tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Estripador has Bera pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Estripador pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Bera tumbling to the mat - Estripador dives into Bera's guard.
Estripador trying to control the position from guard on top but Bera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Estripador must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Estripador being controlled here momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bera keeping moving, preventing Estripador from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jack Estripador was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Estripador jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Estripador misses with a jab to the body
and Bera counters with a left and a right that stings Estripador.
Estripador throws a hook to the side of Bera's head but Bera sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Estripador throws a right and a left that Bera avoids nicely.
A big right from Bera misses.
Estripador scores with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Estripador throws out a loose jab but Bera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Estripador might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bera avoids the head kick by Estripador.
Estripador misses with an uppercut
and Bera counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bera.
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!
Estripador is looking for a triangle but Bera pushes his legs off easily.
Estripador working for a triangle but Bera defends it easily.
Estripador has his foot on Bera's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bera works his way back into a safe position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Estripador escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bera gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bera works over Estripador with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Estripador showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A head kick misses from Estripador.
Estripador throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Estripador throws a hook but Bera avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Estripador looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Estripador.
Estripador fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bera on the side of the head.
Bera comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Estripador takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Estripador lands a nice shot that snaps Bera's head back.
Estripador throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bera counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Estripador wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Bera.
Bera shoots in and drives through. Estripador sprawls well.
Bera tries to clinch up but Estripador circles away and keeps his distance.
Estripador pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jack Estripador is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Estripador, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Estripador lands with an overhand left.
Estripador rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bera counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bera.
A hook to the body from Estripador.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Estripador is trying to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Estripador tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Estripador throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bera blocks it with crossed arms.
Estripador throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bera blocks a body shot from Estripador.
Estripador throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Beras head.
Estripador misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Estripador obliges.
Bera stops a takedown attempt from Estripador.
Estripador trying to land knees to the body.
Bera blocking some punches.
Estripador tries to land a knee to the head but Bera blocks with his arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bera being controlled against the cage.
Estripador gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bera.
Bera goes for a takedown attempt but Estripador pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Bera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Estripador clinches up against the cage.
Estripador with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Estripador with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Estripador.
Estripador working aggressively here.
Estripador tries to break free but Bera pushes him back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Estripador misses with a knee to the head.
Jack Estripador seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Estripador stalls.
Estripador misses with a punch on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Estripador tries to land a knee to the head but Bera blocks with his arms.
Estripador has Bera pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bera manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Estripador is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bera is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Estripador really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Estripador throws a right hand that misses
and Bera counters with a nice body shot.
Bera tries to clinch there but Estripador circles away.
Estripador misses with a double jab.
Bera tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Estripador swivels and escapes.
Estripador throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Estripador tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bera manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Estripador tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Estripador thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jack Estripador seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Estripador looks to score with a jab to the body but Bera is just out of range.
Estripador throws a leg kick but Bera sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Estripador throws a series of punches but Bera moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Estripador uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bera has time to react.
Estripador throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bera sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Estripador misses with a head kick.
Estripador wants to clinch but Bera slips to the side
and Bera counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Estripador keeping moving, preventing Bera from controlling successfully.
Bera passes Estripador's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Estripador looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Estripador is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Bera has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bera connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Estripador is squirming around, avoiding Bera's attempts to control the action.
Bera lands a big shot there that rocks Estripador but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Bera blocks Estripador's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Bera scoring with strikes but Estripador is staying in there.
Bera looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Bera with a couple of short strikes.
Bera has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bera lands a big elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bera is landing with some decent strikes but Estripador is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bera pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Bera trying to control but Estripador is having none of it.
Matt Bera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bera is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Estripador is rocked!
Bera cracks Estripador with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Bera!
Matt Bera is the new heavyweight champion!
Matt Bera was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Darren Sparks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bembol Oblaks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bembol Oblaks told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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200 lbs
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190 lbs
11 - 6 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Darren Sparks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Bembol Oblaks!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Bruno Hogan and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sparks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Oblaks throws a lazy head kick
and Sparks counters with a shoot takedown. Oblaks fights it but they end up in guard.
Oblaks working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sparks.
Oblaks keeping full guard, as Sparks tries to pass.
Sparks trying to control the position from guard on top but Oblaks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oblaks wants to stand but Sparks is controlling the position.
Sparks tries to free his leg and advance position but Oblaks is retaining full guard.
Oblaks is pulling down on Sparks's head to control his posture.
Oblaks is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Oblaks tries a head kick but it misses.
Oooh a lovely combination from Sparks sends Oblaks down but not out. Sparks dives into side control looking to finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oblaks is trying to improve his position.
Sparks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Oblaks keeps working.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sparks is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Oblaks is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Oblaks manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sparks wants to pass to mount but Oblaks is defending the position.
Sparks is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Oblaks defends it well.
Oblaks pushes Sparks off looking to stand but Sparks dives back in and keeps control.
Sparks works his way into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oblaks sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oblaks is looking to escape.
Sparks passes to side control.
Oblaks wants to get back to his feet.
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!
Oblaks tries to buck Sparks off but Sparks is having none of it.
Sparks wants to control but Oblaks is keeping him busy.
Sparks thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Oblaks is trying to get back to half guard.
Sparks is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Oblaks knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sparks tries for a kimura but Oblaks is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparks sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Oblaks is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Oblaks tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Oblaks defending against the ground and pound.
Sparks is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Oblaks is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sparks is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Oblaks has escaped the position, nice work there.
Oblaks tries to bench press Sparks off him but Sparks keeps the position.
Sparks prevents Oblaks from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparks stands up and beckons Oblaks to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oblaks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sparks.
Oblaks shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Oblaks with a poor takedown
and Sparks counters with a stiff right hand.
A head kick misses from Oblaks.
Sparks lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Oblaks shoots in and drives through. Sparks sprawls well.
Darren Sparks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bembol Oblaks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sparks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oblaks closes the distance and clinches up with Sparks, looking for a takedown. Oblaks pushes Sparks against the cage but Sparks circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Sparks dominated that round.
That's time! Sparks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sparks looking to score a takedown here. Oblaks is defending well but Sparks drives through and ends up in Oblaks's guard.
Darren Sparks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Oblaks is trying to keep Sparks in close.
Sparks throwing strikes from guard but Oblaks blocks nicely.
Oblaks is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sparks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oblaks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sparks postures up.
Oblaks working for a triangle but Sparks defends it easily.
Sparks missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sparks tries to free his leg and advance position but Oblaks is retaining full guard.
Sparks is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oblaks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sparks has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sparks wants to pass the guard but Oblaks is keeping the position.
Sparks stands and throws Oblaks's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sparks is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Oblaks will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Oblaks wants to control but Sparks postures up.
Sparks looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sparks tries for a kimura but Oblaks is defending well.
Oblaks tries to bench press Sparks off him but Sparks keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparks swings around for an armbar but Oblaks sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Sparks's guard.
Sparks trying to keep a closed guard but Oblaks is proving a slippery customer.
Oblaks sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Sparks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Oblaks gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oblaks drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Oblaks jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Oblaks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sparks is keeping the position for now.
Sparks wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparks manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Oblaks manages to get himself to full guard.
Sparks thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Oblaks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sparks gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sparks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oblaks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sparks got a little sloppy there for a moment and Oblaks has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sparks has managed to get both his arms back between Oblaks's legs - danger averted.
Sparks gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Nice sprawl there from Oblaks as Sparks shoots in.
Sparks throws a head kick but Oblaks moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oblaks shoots in for a takedown but Sparks shows good takedown defense.
A left and a right from Sparks both land. Nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sparks manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Oblaks on his heels. He'll look to pass Oblaks's guard now, I'm sure.
Sparks won't allow Oblaks to sweep him here.
Sparks forces his way into half guard.
Sparks is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sparks tries to pass the half guard into mount. Oblaks knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sparks is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Oblaks doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sparks.
Sparks tries to pass to full mount but Oblaks defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Sparks dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Sparks lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Oblaks backs up against the cage.
Sparks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oblaks misses with a head kick.
Darren Sparks is winning the standup battle so far.
Sparks closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Oblaks is staying active underneath Sparks, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Oblaks looking for submissions off his back.
Sparks seems to be looking for submissions.
Oblaks is looking for a sweep. Sparks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sparks passes to side control.
Oblaks tries to buck Sparks off but Sparks is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oblaks is trying to control Sparks's posture but Sparks avoids it.
Oblaks is trying to improve his position.
Sparks is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Oblaks has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sparks tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sparks has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sparks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oblaks can do to turn this around?
Sparks creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Sparks working away.
Oblaks manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Sparks makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sparks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparks is pulling down on Oblaks's head to control his posture.
Oblaks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sparks is keeping the position for now.
Sparks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Oblaks wants to control from the top but Sparks keeps moving.
Sparks wants to sweep but no luck.
Sparks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Oblaks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oblaks manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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!
Oblaks stopping the sweep attempt from Sparks.
Sparks has a closed guard, preventing Oblaks from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparks keeping moving, preventing Oblaks from controlling successfully.
Sparks is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Oblaks defends well.
Sparks trying to control the position.
Oblaks drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Oblaks jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Oblaks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sparks is keeping the position for now.
Sparks lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Oblaks!
Sparks lands a nice shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparks throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Oblaks wants to control but Sparks is having none of it.
Sparks working for a submission but Oblaks is keeping him at bay.
Oblaks wants to control but Sparks is having none of it.
Oblaks is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sparks takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Sparks working for a choke but Oblaks is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darren Sparks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sparks has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darren Sparks!
After the big win, Darren Sparks made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors CEC Nutrition Q159 (*$75*) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bernie Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Polo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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25
300 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
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24
300 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bernie Hart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marco Polo!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Hugh Johnson and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Polo clinches.
Hart blocks a body shot from Polo.
Polo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hart's elbow.
Polo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Polo struggles to land a body shot inside as Hart controls his hands.
Hart blocks a body shot from Polo.
Polo blocking some punches.
Polo avoids the elbow strike from Hart, against the cage.
Hart throws a head punch that misses.
Polo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hart pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nice uppercut there from Hart.
Polo misses with a wild combination.
A leg kick checked by Polo.
Hart takes a jab right on the kisser.
It looks like Bernie Hart has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Polo fails with the takedown.
Hart leaves Polo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bernie Hart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Polo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polo takes one to the chin there.
A jab from Hart does it's job there.
Hart stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hart scores with a jab. Polo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hart slips a jab from Polo.
Hart cracks Polo with a hook to the temple - Polo is on wobbly legs here! Hart swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Polo falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Hart wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bernie Hart!
Bernie Hart 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kage Chiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heero Yuy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yuy comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Coma Black - Marilyn Manson kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Heero Yuy acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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132 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kage Chiba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Heero Yuy!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yuy throws a head kick but Chiba moves out of range.
Yuy throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Chiba tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Yuy is in Chiba's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Yuy wants to control from the top but Chiba keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yuy tries to free his leg and advance position but Chiba is retaining full guard.
Yuy is looking to work some ground and pound but Chiba has wrist control.
Chiba controlling the position.
Chiba really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A head kick misses from Yuy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuy darts in and clinches Chiba up against the cage.
Yuy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Heero Yuy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Yuy misses its intended target.
Yuy throws out a loose jab but Chiba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yuy fails with a takedown attempt.
Yuy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yuy misses with a wild combination.
Yuy throws a right hand that Chiba ducks under and follows up with a left that Chiba also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yuy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chiba fails with a takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Yuy misses.
Yuy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chiba moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yuy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chiba moves away.
Yuy throws a series of punches but Chiba moves out of range.
Yuy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yuy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chiba fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yuy avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chiba shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kage Chiba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yuy looks to land a combination but Chiba avoids it well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chiba is defended easily by Yuy.
Yuy gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Chiba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yuy is keeping the position for now.
Yuy looking to control.
Yuy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chiba is controlling him.
Chiba stopping the sweep attempt from Yuy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chiba stops Yuy from standing up.
Chiba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yuy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chiba will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Chibais looking to pass into half guard but Yuy pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Yuy is in guard.
Yuy wants to control from the top but Chiba keeps moving.
Yuy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yuy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yuy tries to free his leg and advance position but Chiba is retaining full guard.
Chiba working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yuy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heero Yuy dominated that round.
That's time! Chiba's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Yuy throws a right hand that Chiba ducks under and follows up with a left that Chiba also avoids with ease.
Yuy gets a clinch.
Yuy tries to circle away but Chiba has him pinned against the cage.
Chiba is working for takedown but Yuy is calmly controlling the position for now.
Yuy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chiba has him pressed against the cage.
Chiba has clasped his hands together around Yuy's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Chiba is trying to get an arm triangle but Yuy is defending well.
Yuy tries to escape but Chiba is in control.
Chiba working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Yuy wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chiba looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Yuy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Yuy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Chiba tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Chiba has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Chiba advances to full mount.
Chiba wants to take Yuy's back but he can't do it this time.
Yuy is trying to escape the mount.
Chiba looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chiba has control of Yuy's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Yuy regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Yuy trying desperately to get to his feet.
Chiba goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Yuy is on top in guard.
Kage Chiba overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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!
Yuy wants to control from the top but Chiba keeps moving.
Yuy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chiba not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yuy is fighting to break Chiba's control of his arms but Chiba is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Yuy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Yuy trying to control the position from guard on top but Chiba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Heero Yuy was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Yuy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yuy misses with a combination
and Chiba counters with a takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chiba is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Yuy has escaped the position, nice work there.
Chiba tries to advance to mount but can't.
Yuy wants to control but Chiba postures up.
Chiba tries for a kimura but Yuy is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chiba wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Yuy, who protects the arm well.
Yuy is trying to control Chiba's posture but Chiba avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yuy pushes Chiba away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Chiba gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Yuy gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kage Chiba dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Chiba looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Yuy looking to control.
Yuy wants to stand up but Chiba is controlling him.
Chiba pushes down on Yuy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chiba is working for a kimura but Yuy is defending it quite comfortably.
Chiba wants to work for an arm triangle but Yuy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Chiba wants to work for an arm triangle but Yuy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Chiba seems to be working for a kimura but Yuy defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuy wants to get back to full guard.
Yuy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chiba is working away from the top position though.
Yuy is trying to stand.
Chiba is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Yuy sees it coming and defends easily.
Chiba wants to work for an arm triangle but Yuy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Chiba is looking for a kimura but Yuy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chiba to get the leverage.
Yuy is pressing down on Chiba's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Yuy looking for a sweep. Not yet Yuy, not yet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Yuy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chiba is controlling him.
Yuy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yuy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chiba is one step ahead there.
Chiba drops back looking for a leg! Yuy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yuy manages to kick Chiba off! Chiba jumps back into Yuy's guard.
Chiba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yuy is keeping the position for now.
Yuy is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Yuy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Yuy wants to break free but Chiba has control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A bit of stalling here from Yuy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuy is trying to break the clinch but Chiba is controlling him.
Yuy is trying to force a seperation but Chiba has the dominant position.
Yuy is trying to break the clinch but Chiba is controlling him.
Yuy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chiba pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Yuy tries to break free but Chiba pushes him back against the cage.
Chiba has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Yuy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Yuy wants to get back to striking at distance but Chiba won't allow it.
Yuy is trying to force a seperation but Chiba has the dominant position.
Chiba has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Yuy after a bit of a struggle.
Yuy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Yuy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chiba prevents Yuy from breaking the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yuy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chiba slips a jab and a cross from Yuy.
Yuy thows a body shot but no joy.
Yuy throws a combination that misses
so Chiba counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Chiba thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chiba prevents Yuy from getting back to his feet.
Chiba drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chiba jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Chiba looking to pass the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yuy is trying to control the position but Chiba postures up.
Chiba is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Yuy is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Yuy has escaped and now he's on top!
Yuy throws a big right hand that misses.
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 Kage Chiba.
I think Chiba has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kage Chiba!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Ling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Deep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ling comes to the cage accompanied by Hollow Man. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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188 lbs
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197 lbs
4 - 3 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jeff Ling!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Johnny Deep!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, John Mangel and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ling throws out a leg kick but Deep moves out of range and Ling only half commits.
Deep showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ling.
Ling misses with an uppercut
and Deep cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Deep scores with a takedown into Ling's guard.
Deep pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ling is keeping the position for now.
Deep wants to control from the top but Ling keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Johnny Deep was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Ling wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ling misses with an uppercut.
Ling fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Deep manages to avoid it.
Ling tries to land a front kick but Deep steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ling misses with a body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Deep blocks the leg kick.
Deep shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ling counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deep shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ling sprawls well. Ling wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Deep gets slowly back to his feet.
Good work by Deep as he checks the leg kick.
Ling misses with a right hand
and Deep counters with a single leg into guard. Ling didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deep stopping the sweep attempt from Ling.
Ling is trying to control the position but Deep postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deep looking to pass the guard.
Deep trying to control the position from guard on top but Ling is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Johnny Deep has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Deep shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ling sprawls well. Ling wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Deep gets slowly back to his feet.
Jeff Ling has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Deep.
Deep fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ling avoids it really well and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deep shoots in for a double leg but Ling sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ling misses with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Deep shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ling clobbers Deep with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Johnny Deep will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ling thuds a left hand into Deep's body.
Jeff Ling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ling scores with a nice head shot.
Deep is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ling sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ling misses with the combination.
Ling throws a lazy uppercut
so Deep counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Deep prevents Ling from getting back to his feet.
Deep wants to control from the top but Ling keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Johnny Deep has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Ling throws out a loose jab but Deep uses good head movement to avoid it.
Deep shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ling pinned against the cage. Ling gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Deep looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jeff Ling has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Deep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deep keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Deep uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ling.
Deep avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Deep scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Deep wants to pass the guard but Ling is defending well.
Deep is looking for a kimura but Ling is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Deep to get the leverage.
Ling makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ling.
Ling is adopting a defensive guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ling's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ling manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ling looking to control and managing it successfully.
Deep tries to hold on but Ling pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deep can't escape the position.
Deep is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ling takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jeff Ling will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Ling uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Deep has time to react.
Good work by Deep as he checks the leg kick.
Ling misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ling. Deep does a little dance to reset his feet.
Deep shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ling is trying to defend but Deep finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Deep moves into full mount! Ling won't be happy about that!
Deep looking to control but Ling is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deep goes for an armbar but Ling turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Ling.
Ling knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Deep on the ground.
Ling passes into half guard.
Deep trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deep wants to improve his position but Ling is controlling well.
Ling keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ling wants to pass the guard but Deep is defending well.
Deep wants to improve his position but Ling is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Deep moves out of range as Ling strikes.
Ling throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ling swings for the body but Deep moves out of range.
Deep misses with a few strikes there.
Ling scores with a leg kick.
Jeff Ling is winning the standup battle so far.
Deep is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Ling.
Johnny Deep is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ling misses with a wild body shot.
Deep tries to clinch up but Ling circles away and keeps his distance.
Deep staying out of range there.
Ling lands a nice hook to Deep's body. Deep takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Deep changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ling tries to avoid it but Deep manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ling to the ground. Ling escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeff Ling showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ling 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Ling!
Jeff Ling thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Egill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juergen Blin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nick Egill has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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25
270 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
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210 lbs
4 - 1 - 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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nick Egill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Juergen Blin!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Summer Carpenter and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Egill scores with a jab. Blin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
It looks like Juergen Blin has been cut.
Egill throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Egill showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blin.
Blin misses with a hook.
Egill lands a big head kick that sends Blin to the canvas! Egill follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Egill!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Nick Egill made sure he mentioned XTREME PWNAGE: Down Under!, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mao Zedong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Storm comes to the cage accompanied by AC/DC - Thunderstruck. Zedong has chosen March Of The Volunteers as his entrance music. 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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29
183 lbs
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180 lbs
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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
22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johnny Storm!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mao Zedong!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Donatello Bradman and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Storm swats away the attempt to clinch by Zedong.
A lazy left from Zedong finds it's target.
Zedong scores with a jab to the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Storm.
Storm fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zedong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Storm was well out of range. Poor timing from Zedong.
Zedong throws a leg kick
and Storm counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Zedong crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Storm - the referee stops the clock and Zedong gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Storm. Zedong manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Zedong misses with a right hand
and Storm counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Storm throws a hook but Zedong blocks it.
Zedong misses the shot to the body.
Storm darts in and clinches Zedong up against the cage.
Storm is working Zedong over against the cage.
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!
Zedong tries to throw a body punch but Storm avoids it by throwing Zedong back against the cage.
Zedong is looking to control Storm's arms but Storm gets an underhook and turns him. Now Zedong has his back to the cage.
Zedong misses with some punches.
Storm lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Storm lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zedong scores with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Storm.
Zedong can't find room to land a body shot as Storm controls the action.
Storm scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zedong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Storm scores with a nice hook to the head.
Storm tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Storm misses with a punch on the inside.
Zedong pushes Storm back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zedong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Storm manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Zedong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Storm misses with a hook to the ribs.
Storm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Storm tries a body shot but Zedong blocks it.
Storm struggles to land a body shot inside as Zedong controls his hands.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Storm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zedong tries a body shot but Storm blocks it.
Zedong is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
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!
Zedong can't find room to land a body shot as Storm controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Storm.
Storm working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Storm makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Storm breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zedong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Storm lands with a kick to the ribs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zedong.
Zedong connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Storm lands an overhand right.
Zedong throws a leg kick which misses Storm's front leg but catches the back leg as Storm tries to avoid it.
Storm scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Storm avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zedong swings for the body but Storm moves out of range.
Zedong avoids the body shot from Storm.
Zedong misses with a body shot.
Zedong throws a body punch but Storm moves out of range.
Zedong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Storm.
Storm misses with a body shot.
Storm throws a head kick that misses.
A slow jab from Zedong misses its intended target.
Storm misses the shot to the body.
Storm scores with a shot to the body.
Zedong lands a head shot.
Zedong thows a body shot but no joy.
Donk. Storm catches Zedong right on the button with a cross.
Some wild striking there from Zedong.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zedong looks to land a combination but Storm avoids it well.
Zedong tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Storm counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Zedong on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Storm misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mao Zedong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zedong scores with a jab to the head.
Storm moves out of range of the body kick from Zedong.
Storm tries to clinch but Zedong is having none of it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zedong swings away with a body shot that misses
and Storm counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Storm looks for the body kick but Zedong saw that one coming.
Zedong slips under a jab from Storm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Storm dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Storm scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Storm feints and then cracks Zedong's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zedong down.
Zedong is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Storm rather than just go for the knockout.
Zedong tries to close the distance and clinch but Storm swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zedong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zedong lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Johnny Storm is winning the standup battle so far.
Zedong lands with an overhand left.
Storm goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Storm misses with a wild combination.
Zedong throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Zedong swings widly with a right hand
and Storm counters with a good, hard body kick but Zedong shrugs it off.
Storm works Zedong's body with a nice hook.
Storm swats away the attempt to clinch by Zedong.
Storm misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zedong misses with an uppercut.
Storm lands a jab to the head.
Zedong avoids the head kick by Storm.
Zedong throws a leg kick
and Storm counters with a nice leg kick.
Storm keeps the fight on the outside.
Zedong closes the distance and clinches.
Zedong trying to land knees to the body.
Storm blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Storm avoiding damage as Zedong throws knees to the body.
Storm working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zedong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Storm.
Zedong connects with a knee to the head.
Storm lands a shot to the body.
Storm working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Storm misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Storm blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm stalling in the clinch but Zedong improves position.
Storm working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Storm fails to land.
Storm avoiding damage as Zedong throws knees to the body.
Zedong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnny Storm has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Storm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zedong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Zedong working aggressively here.
Storm blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Storm misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Storm breaks the clinch.
Storm throws a leg kick but Zedong sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zedong is looking to land body kicks.
Zedong misses the jab.
Storm tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Zedong is able to avoid easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Storm. Zedong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab by Storm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Storm digs a good body shot into Zedong's ribs.
Zedong cracks a nice hook into Storm's ribs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Storm looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zedong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zedong closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Storm lands with a left to the head.
Storm lands with a short shot to the head.
Zedong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Storm throws a punch but it's blocked by Zedong.
Zedong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Storm lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zedong.
Zedong stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zedong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zedong misses with the head strike.
Zedong landing knees to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Storm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zedong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Storm creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Storm throws a punch but it's blocked by Zedong.
Zedong blocks a body shot from Storm.
Storm wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Storm lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zedong or not.
Zedong prevents a body shot from Storm.
Storm blocks an uppercut.
Storm tries a body shot but Zedong blocks it.
Zedong lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zedong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Storm.
Storm lands a hook that snaps the head of Zedong backwards.
Storm blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Storm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Storm dominated that second 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.
Zedong looks to throw the jab but Storm is out of range.
Storm ducks under a wild hook from Zedong.
Zedong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Storm lands with a kick to the ribs.
Storm blocks a leg kick.
Zedong thuds his right hand into Storm's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zedong drives through and clinches with Storm against the cage.
Zedong tries to land knees in the clinch but Storm avoids the damage to the body.
Storm lands a hook that snaps the head of Zedong backwards.
Zedong taking a breather.
Storm scores with a nice hook to the head.
Storm lands a hook to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Zedong tries to throw a body punch but Storm avoids it by throwing Zedong back against the cage.
Storm lands a hook that snaps the head of Zedong backwards.
Zedong is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Storm lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zedong backwards.
Zedong is still on wobbly legs! Can Storm finish him?
Storm lands a shot to the body.
Zedong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm is leaning against Zedong and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Storm softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zedong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Storm dips a shoulder and cracks Zedong with a mighty uppercut! Zedong falls back against the cage and Storm unloads with a barrage of strikes! Zedong 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 - Storm screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Storm!
Johnny Storm retains his welterweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Johnny Storm thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Fou Rthihovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Skylar Davies Miles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skylar Davies Miles has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Fou Rthihovsky's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Fou Rthihovsky!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Skylar Davies Miles!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, John Mangel and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rthihovsky keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Davies Miles throws a sloppy head kick and Rthihovsky moves out of range easily.
Rthihovsky swats away the attempt to clinch by Davies Miles.
Davies Miles slips a jab from Rthihovsky.
Rthihovsky throws the left hand but Davies Miles avoids the punch easily.
Davies Miles throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rthihovsky lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Davies Miles closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rthihovsky did well to prevent Davies Miles getting side control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Rthihovsky tries to roll over but Davies Miles keeps him under control.
Rthihovsky gets full guard.
Davies Miles tries to free his leg and advance position but Rthihovsky is retaining full guard.
Davies Miles must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Davies Miles throws a strike but Rthihovsky rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Davies Miles keeping moving, preventing Rthihovsky from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rthihovsky trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Davies Miles working a defensive guard here.
Skylar Davies Miles has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Davies Miles showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rthihovsky.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rthihovsky takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rthihovsky throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Davies Miles sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Davies Miles works over Rthihovsky's head and body with a nice combination.
Rthihovsky feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Davies Miless jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Davies Miles fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rthihovsky lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rthihovsky throws a lazy uppercut
and Davies Miles counters with a nice body shot.
Rthihovsky keeps the fight on the outside.
Davies Miles is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Davies Miles lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nice sprawl there from Davies Miles as Rthihovsky shoots in.
Rthihovsky lands the left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davies Miles drives through with a takedown into Rthihovsky's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rthihovsky keeping moving, preventing Davies Miles from controlling successfully.
Davies Miles working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rthihovsky's head.
Davies Miles keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rthihovsky's head.
Rthihovsky looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Davies Miles slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Davies Miles working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rthihovsky manages to work his way to half guard, despite Davies Miles's best efforts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davies Miles is trying to control the action in half guard but Rthihovsky is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Davies Miles with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rthihovsky wants to control but Davies Miles is keeping busy.
Davies Miles sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rthihovsky defending well though.
Rthihovsky keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Davies Miles stalling away here and it's allowed Rthihovsky to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Rthihovsky is looking for a triangle but Davies Miles pushes his legs off easily.
Davies Miles looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rthihovsky trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Skylar Davies Miles dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rthihovsky tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Davies Miles misses with a double jab.
Davies Miles lands a lovely overhand right.
Davies Miles misses with a looping left.
Davies Miles tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rthihovsky uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Davies Miles.
Rthihovsky lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rthihovsky paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Good leg kick by Rthihovsky there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Skylar Davies Miles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Davies Miles bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rthihovsky struggling a bit here.
Davies Miles scores with punches from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davies Miles tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Davies Miles looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Rthihovsky is avoiding damage well.
Davies Miles works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Davies Miles cracks Rthihovsky with a big right hand but Rthihovsky just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Davies Miles creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Davies Miles working away.
Davies Miles sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Rthihovsky is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Rthihovsky is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Davies Miles off and has taken his back!
Davies Miles trying to control the hands but Rthihovsky won't let him.
Davies Miles can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davies Miles defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rthihovsky is persistently looking for the submission but Davies Miles is defending it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davies Miles trying to control the position but Rthihovsky manages to sink in the hooks.
Davies Miles manages to scramble and ends up in full guard, under a barage of strikes . Great composure from Davies Miles.
Davies Miles looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rthihovsky is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Davies Miles pulls Rthihovsky in close to prevent any damage.
Skylar Davies Miles has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Davies Miles closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rthihovsky misses with a short punch on the inside.
Davies Miles blocking some punches.
Rthihovsky misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Skylar Davies Miles showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Davies Miles walks into a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Davies Miles is defended easily by Rthihovsky.
Skylar Davies Miles seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Davies Miles has his takedown stuffed
and Rthihovsky connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Davies Miles with a hook.
Rthihovsky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Davies Miles.
Nice takedown defense from Rthihovsky. No joy for Davies Miles on that attempt.
Fou Rthihovsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Skylar Davies Miles.
Rthihovsky lands a nice looking kick to the body. Davies Miles takes a step back to recover.
Rthihovsky is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Davies Miles.
Rthihovsky cracks Davies Miles with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rthihovsky fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Davies Miles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rthihovsky.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rthihovsky cracks Davies Miles with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Davies Miles fails with an attempt to clinch.
Davies Miles throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Davies Miles throws a series of punches but Rthihovsky moves out of range.
Davies Miles throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rthihovsky shoots in and drives through. Davies Miles sprawls well.
Rthihovsky shoots in looking for a takedown. Davies Miles tries to sprawl out of it but Rthihovsky keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Davies Miles manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rthihovsky throws a hook but Davies Miles avoids it easily.
Rthihovsky moves away from the strike by Davies Miles.
Rthihovsky takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Davies Miles takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rthihovsky throws a leg kick but Davies Miles sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davies Miles is looking to clinch.
Rthihovsky closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Davies Miles did well to prevent Rthihovsky getting side control.
Rthihovsky trying to control the action but Davies Miles is working from the bottom.
Rthihovsky scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Davies Miles trying to control from the bottom.
Rthihovsky throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rthihovsky is working for a kimura but Davies Miles is defending it quite comfortably.
Davies Miles gets full guard.
Rthihovsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Davies Miles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rthihovsky postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Davies Miles working a defensive guard here.
Rthihovsky throws a strike but Davies Miles rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Davies Miles trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Fou Rthihovsky did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Davies Miles is looking to clinch but Rthihovsky is avoiding it.
Nice cross by Rthihovsky.
Davies Miles gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Davies Miles moves in looking to clinch but Rthihovsky pushes him off.
Davies Miles looks to land a combination but Rthihovsky avoids it well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rthihovsky.
Nice uppercut lands for Davies Miles. That snapped Rthihovsky's head back.
Rthihovsky swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice takedown defense from Davies Miles. No joy for Rthihovsky on that attempt.
Rthihovsky showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Davies Miles.
Rthihovsky shoots in looking for a takedown but Davies Miles manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rthihovsky's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fou Rthihovsky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Davies Miles as Rthihovsky shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davies Miles moves out of range of the strikes.
Davies Miles stuffs the takedown attempt from Rthihovsky. Rthihovsky gets slowly back to his feet.
Rthihovsky pivots, looking for a leg kick but Davies Miles is out of range and Rthihovsky settles back down.
Davies Miles swings for the body but Rthihovsky moves out of range.
Rthihovsky fails with the takedown
and Davies Miles counters with a takedown into side control.
Davies Miles lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Davies Miles trying to control the position but Rthihovsky is working away.
Davies Miles goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Rthihovsky rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Davies Miles's guard! Nice work there by Rthihovsky!
Rthihovsky wants to control from the top but Davies Miles keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fou Rthihovsky has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A punch lands to the side of Davies Miles 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Davies Miles misses with a jab to the body
and Davies Miles takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Davies Miles throws a wild body kick that Rthihovsky sees coming a mile off.
Rthihovsky darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rthihovsky smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Davies Miles shoots in looking for a takedown. Rthihovsky tries to sprawl out of it but Davies Miles keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rthihovsky manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rthihovsky slips under a jab from Davies Miles.
Davies Miles feints a jab promting Rthihovsky to slip. Davies Miles then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rthihovsky slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Rthihovsky shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Davies Miles manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davies Miles working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rthihovsky.
Rthihovsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Davies Miles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davies Miles controls Rthihovsky momentarily but Rthihovsky frees himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Skylar Davies Miles.
Rthihovsky darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Fou Rthihovsky will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Davies Miles throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rthihovsky.
Davies Miles throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rthihovsky tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Davies Miles is in Rthihovsky's guard.
Rthihovsky preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Davies Miles stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Rthihovsky throws up his legs and catches Davies Miles in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Davies Miles tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Rthihovsky! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Fou Rthihovsky!
Fou Rthihovsky retains his bantamweight title!
Fou Rthihovsky spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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