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SEFC-20 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Killer Killerston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Killerston's entrance music is One of a Kind by Breaking Point. A fine choice. Killer Killerston has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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177 lbs
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180 lbs
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Brawler
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Killer Killerston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, The Beast!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Damien Edna and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beast misses with a takedown attempt - Killerston sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Killerston misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Beast tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Killerston swivels and escapes.
Killerston misses with a head kick.
Beast pushes Killerston up against the cage in a clinch.
Killerston goes for a takedown attempt but Beast pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Beast shoots in for a takedown but Killerston shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Killer Killerston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Beast.
Killerston keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Killerston has closed the distance and engaged Beast in a clinch.
Beast tries to work over Killerston's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Killerston pulls guard successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Beast trying to control but Killerston is working from the bottom.
Beast tries to stand but Killerston is controlling from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killerston looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Killerston wants to get back to his feet but Beast is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Beast looking to pass the guard.
Beast gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Nice takedown defense from Beast. No joy for Killerston on that attempt.
Killer Killerston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Killerston.
Beast shoots for a double leg takedown but Killerston sprawls well. He's pushed Beast's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Beast sizes up Killerston with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
It looks like Killer Killerston has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killerston feints and as Beast raises his hands in defense, Killerston changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beast wants to stand and escape but Killerston is having none of it.
Beast keeping moving, preventing Killerston from controlling successfully.
Killerston throws a strike but Beast rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Killerston is working an open guard so Beast takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Beast shoots in and drives through. Killerston sprawls well.
Beast throws a series of strikes that have Killerston backpedaling.
Beast misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Beast fails to land the takedown.
Beast looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killerston shoots in for a double leg but Beast sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Killerston shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Beast but Beast pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Beast shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Killerston defends it nicely.
Beast slaps away a takedown attempt from Killerston, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Oooooh!!! Beast has knocked Killerston down with a huge combo! Beast steps away and waves a wobbly Killerston back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Killerston throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Beast wants to clinch up but Killerston keeps it at a distance.
Beast shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Beast shoots in for a takedown but Killerston shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beast shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Killerston but Killerston pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Beast shoots in for a double leg but Killerston sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Beast tries to clinch up but Killerston circles away and keeps his distance.
Killerston shoots in but no luck this time.
Beast tries to clinch up but Killerston circles away and keeps his distance.
Beast fails with the takedown.
Killerston shoots in for a double leg but Beast sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Beast shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Killerston defends it nicely.
Beast is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Beast fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Beast dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Killer Killerston's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Killerston displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Beast.
The Beast seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Beast connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Beast fails with a takedown attempt.
Killerston closes the distance and clinches up with Beast, looking for a takedown. Killerston pushes Beast against the cage but Beast circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Beast. No joy for Killerston on that attempt.
Beast closes the distance and clinches up with Killerston, looking for a takedown. Beast pushes Killerston against the cage but Killerston circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Killer Killerston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Beast.
Killerston closes the distance and clinches up with Beast, looking for a takedown. Killerston pushes Beast against the cage but Beast circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Beast tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Killerston swivels and escapes.
Beast is breathing heavily.
Nice sprawl there from Beast as Killerston shoots in.
Killer Killerston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Beast shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Killerston as he jumps to the side.
Beast has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killerston showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Beast.
Killerston shoots for a takedown but Beast saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Beast stuffs the takedown attempt from Killerston. Killerston gets slowly back to his feet.
Beast shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck for Killerston with that takedown attempt.
Beast shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Killerston but Killerston pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Beast stalks Killerston and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Killerston's face. Killerston staggers backwards, shaken.
Killerston slaps away a takedown attempt from Beast, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beast fails with the takedown.
Killerston dives in and scores a takedown into Beast's guard.
Beast trying to keep a closed guard but Killerston is proving a slippery customer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beast is looking to stand up but Killerston isn't so interested in that idea.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Killerston accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Killerston is looking to advance position but Beast has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Poor strikes thrown by Beast there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killerston is trying to stand up.
Beast can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Killerston is looking to escape.
Killerston is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Killerston is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beast looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Beast can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Killerston is looking to escape.
Beast is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beast throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Killerston because Beast loaded up on that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Killerston is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Beast thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Beast showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Killer Killerston's cut.
That's time! Killerston's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Beast shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Killerston pinned against the cage. Killerston gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Beast keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Beast with a hook.
Beast tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Killerston counters with a right hand to the body.
Killerston defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Beast.
Killerston clinches.
Beast gets underhooks to prevent Killerston's takedown attempt.
Killerston has Beast pressed against the cage, preventing Beast from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Beast is looking to take this one to the mat.
Killer Killerston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Beast.
Killerston breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast tries to clinch but Killerston is having none of it.
Killerston slips a jab and a cross from Beast.
Beast takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A punch combination from Killerston misses.
Beast looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Beast shoots in for a double leg but Killerston sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Killerston shoots in looking for a takedown. Beast tries to sprawl out of it but Killerston keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Beast manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Killerston fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Beast avoids it really well and circles away.
Killerston fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Killerston closes this distance looking for a takedown but Beast circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beast throws a one two combo.
Killer Killerston's cut is getting worse.
A shot to the liver by Beast. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Killerston has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Killerston defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Beast.
Left hook, right uppercut from Beast.
Killerston fails to land the takedown.
Killerston keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Beast misses with a body shot.
Beast tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Killerston swivels and escapes.
Killerston fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Beast lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Killerston fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beast with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Beast has a takedown stuffed.
Killerston shoots in looking for a takedown. Beast tries to sprawl out of it but Killerston keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Beast manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Beast shoots in looking for a takedown. Killerston tries to sprawl out of it but Beast keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Killerston manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Killerston looks for a takedown but Beast sprawls well.
Beast doesn't manage to clinch there - Killerston circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beast misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No luck for Beast with that takedown attempt.
Beast scores with a sloppy right hand. Killerston should have avoided that one.
Killerston shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Beast's guard.
Killerston throws a strike but Beast rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Beast sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Killerston's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beast not doing much here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Killerston pushes Beast off looking to stand but Beast dives back in and keeps control.
And that's the end of the fight!
The Beast comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Beast winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Beast!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Julius Romulus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timothy Gabe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Timothy Gabe is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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154 lbs
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155 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Julius Romulus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Timothy Gabe!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Skip Squint and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gabe moves into the clinch.
Romulus jumps guard and drags Gabe to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Gabe tries to stand but Romulus is controlling from the bottom.
Gabe wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Romulus's closed guard. He's half up but Romulus has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Romulus pivots and extends the arm, Gabe falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Romulus! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Julius Romulus!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between BJ Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Ellis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ellis has chosen Space Lord - Monster Magnet as his entrance music. BJ Penn has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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170 lbs
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173 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, BJ Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Josh Ellis!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Hugh Johnson and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ellis gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ellis looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Ellis 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.
Penn seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Penn'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.
Penn wants to control from the top but Ellis keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up because BJ Penn just wasn't active enough.
Penn throws a right and a left that Ellis avoids nicely.
Penn wants to clinch up but Ellis keeps it at a distance.
Ellis wants to clinch.
Ellis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Penn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Penn closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ellis to the mat! Ellis manages to get full guard.
Penn content to stall in guard here.
Ellis keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn is working Ellis over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ellis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Penn.
Penn chips away with some ground and pound.
Penn scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ellis keeping full guard, as Penn tries to pass.
Penn distracts Ellis with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Penn with a nice head shot there.
Penn makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Penn scoring with some ground and pound.
Penn chips away with some ground and pound.
Penn cracks Ellis with a solid left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Penn forces his way into half guard.
Penn trying to control the action but Ellis is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Penn winds up and cracks Ellis with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ellis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Penn pulls his head out easily.
Penn wants to take a breather but Ellis is having none of it.
Penn looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ellis with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Penn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ellis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Penn is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Penn works his way into full mount!
Penn putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Penn looking to control but Ellis is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellis is in a horrible position here. Penn smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penn cracks Ellis with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Penn working Ellis over with strikes here.
Penn controlling the pace for now.
Ellis in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Penn lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Penn working the ground and pound effectively.
Penn wants to control the pace but Ellis is squirming around nicely.
Penn with the ground and pound from mount.
Ellis is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ellis is looking to escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Penn raining down shots from the mount!
Ellis is still in real trouble! Can Penn finish him?
Penn looking to finish Ellis with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ellis!
Penn looking to finish Ellis with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ellis!
Penn sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ellis tries to reverse the position but Penn maintains control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ellis is squirming around, avoiding Penn's attempts to control the action.
Penn avoids the attempt from Ellis to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BJ Penn dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Penn fails with the takedown.
Ellis seems to have recovered his senses.
Ellis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Penn as he jumps to the side.
Penn shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ellis manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Penn postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Penn is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Penn with a nice head shot there.
BJ Penn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Penn working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ellis's head.
Penn with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ellis is breathing heavily.
Penn lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Penn scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Penn lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Penn with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Penn is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ellis throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Penn chips away with some ground and pound.
Penn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Penn connects with a couple of short punches.
Penn makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ellis keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully.
Penn stands up over Ellis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Penn postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ellis is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Penn, into his guard.
Ellis wants to pass the guard but Penn is keeping the position.
Penn working for a triangle but Ellis defends it easily.
Penn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ellis can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn trying to control the position.
Penn is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ellis is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Penn holds on and takes a little breather.
Penn is trying to keep Ellis in close.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Penn is looking for a triangle but Ellis pushes his legs off easily.
Ellis postures up.
BJ Penn has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ellis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Penn working the ground and pound.
Ellis taking punishment in the form of punches.
Penn scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ellis to see if he's OK.
Ellis is trying to escape the position but Penn is controlling the position.
Penn tries to move to mount but Ellis blocks the move with his legs.
Penn is putting a hurting on Ellis here, landing some big shots from side control.
Penn connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ellis some visible discomfort.
Penn is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ellis has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Ellis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ellis might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Penn haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Penn tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Penn has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ellis is not content to let Penn control the position.
Penn working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Penn working the ground and pound.
Ellis is not content to let Penn control the position.
Penn wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ellis, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BJ Penn dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Penn closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Penn decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Ellis stuffs the takedown attempt from Penn. Penn gets slowly back to his feet.
Penn decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Penn lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ellis is defending against the submission attempts here by Penn.
Penn scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ellis looks like he's trying to stand up.
Penn winds up and cracks Ellis with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellis is trying to control but can't.
Penn slips a nice elbow through Ellis's hands, connecting with Ellis's forehead.
Penn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Penn working Ellis over with strikes.
Ellis is trying to maintain the position but Penn is very close to passing his half guard.
Ellis is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Penn scores with a couple of nice shots.
Penn is looking to take a break and control but Ellis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ellis taking some punishment here, with Penn in his half guard.
Penn is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn prevents Ellis from improving his position.
Penn scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Penn prevents Ellis from improving his position.
Penn looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ellis has hold of Penn's hands but Penn slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ellis is refusing to be controlled, as Penn sits in half guard.
Penn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ellis taking some punishment here, with Penn in his half guard.
Ellis wants to get back to full guard.
Penn winds up and cracks Ellis with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn is thwarting Ellis's attempts to control the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Penn in particular looking to stall.
Penn decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Penn shoots in for a double leg but Ellis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Penn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BJ Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ellis shoots in for a takedown but Penn shows good takedown defense.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Penn.
Penn fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ellis sprawls well initially but Penn persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ellis misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Penn is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Penn connects with a nice short shot to Ellis's temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ellis trying to control here.
Ellis has hold of Penn's hands but Penn slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Penn lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ellis is trying to get back to full guard.
Ellis wants to control but Penn is keeping busy.
Penn is controlling the pace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ellis wants to control but Penn is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
BJ Penn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Penn 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 30:26
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... BJ Penn!
A less than humble BJ Penn misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Samin Ax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stone is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Master of Puppets. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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152 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Samin Ax!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Craig Stone!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Hugh Johnson and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Ax. No joy for Stone on that attempt.
Ax throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stone.
Ax tries to sprawl but Stone drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ax is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stone scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ax gets full guard.
Ax escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stone gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stone with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Stone with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ax is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stone is controlling him.
Stone is looking to work some ground and pound but Ax has wrist control.
Ax has his foot on Stone's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stone works his way back into a safe position though.
Ax escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stone gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stone lands a couple of elbows.
Ax pushes a forearm under Stone's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Stone is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Samin Ax!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Axe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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210 lbs
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200 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tyson Axe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brock Foster!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Winston Howard and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Axe stuffs the takedown attempt from Foster. Foster gets slowly back to his feet.
Foster misses with a head kick.
Foster shoots in for a double leg but Axe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Foster.
Tyson Axe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Foster.
Foster has closed the distance and engaged Axe in a clinch.
Axe lands a nice knee to the body.
Foster looks winded!
Axe prevents a body shot from Foster.
Axe missing with knees to the body.
Foster pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Axe throws a leg kick which misses Foster's front leg but catches the back leg as Foster tries to avoid it.
Axe pushes Foster away with a front kick.
Axe tries to clinch up.
Brock Foster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Axe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Axe throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Axe connects with a leg kick. Foster looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Axe pushes Foster away with a front kick.
Axe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Axe lands with a kick to the ribs.
Axe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Axe throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Foster steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Axe. That one must have hurt.
A good leg kick by Axe.
Axe connects with a solid leg kick.
Axe wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Axe doesn't manage to clinch there - Foster circles away.
Foster keeps the fight on the outside.
Foster is trying desperately to land a takedown but Axe is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Foster.
Foster shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Axe defends it nicely.
Axe throws a right hand that Foster ducks under and follows up with a left that Foster also avoids with ease.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Foster has eaten all the pies!
Axe scores with the left hand. Foster knows he should have avoided that one.
Foster tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Axe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Axe.
Axe scores with a kick to the midsection.
A solid leg kick lands there for Axe.
Axe bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Axe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Axe scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Foster on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Axe is looking to clinch but Foster is avoiding it.
Axe clinches up against the cage.
Foster takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Axe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Foster is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Axe prevents Foster from breaking the clinch.
Foster on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Axe fails to land.
Axe with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Come on Foster - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Axe tries to land a knee to the head but Foster blocks with his arms.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Axe landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Foster is trying to push Axe away but Axe has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Axe displaying some good clinch control by pressing Foster up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Axe dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Foster fails to land the takedown.
A thudding body kick lands there by Axe!
Axe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Foster paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Foster fails with the takedown.
Nice body kick from Axe.
Axe scores with a jab. Foster acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Axe. That's going to slow Foster down.
Foster is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Axe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Foster shoots in but Axe avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tyson Axe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Foster.
Axe stuffs the takedown attempt from Foster. Foster gets slowly back to his feet.
Axe closes the distance and pushes Foster back into the cage.
Foster has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Axe.
Axe taking a breather.
Foster tries to work over Axe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Axe trying to stall but Foster improves his position.
Axe tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Axe throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foster manages to break the clinch.
Foster tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Axe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Axe fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Foster, pushing him back against the cage.
Foster looking to slow down the pace here.
Axe misses with a knee strike.
Foster is looking for a takedown.
Foster wants to break free but Axe has control.
Axe tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Axe tries a knee to the head but Foster blocks it.
Axe landing knees to the head.
Axe tries a knee to the head but Foster blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Axe.
Foster is looking to break free of the clinch but Axe has double underhooks.
Axe is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Foster is keeping busy.
Axe lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Foster tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Axe just stands there and leans against the cage.
Axe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Axe tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Foster is trying to break the clinch but Axe is controlling him.
Foster prevents a body shot from Axe.
Foster effectively controlling the action here.
Axe is looking to control Foster's arms but Foster gets an underhook and turns him. Now Axe has his back to the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Axe blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Foster blocking some punches.
Foster's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Foster breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Axe tries to clinch there but Foster circles away.
Brock Foster is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Axe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Foster shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Axe sprawls well. Axe wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Foster gets slowly back to his feet.
Axe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Foster can do to turn this around?
Axe lands an overhand right.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Axe throws a front kick that sends Foster stumbling back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Axe 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!
Axe throws a head kick that Foster semi-blocks.
Foster shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Axe sprawls well. Axe wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Foster gets slowly back to his feet.
Foster shoots for a double leg takedown but Axe sprawls well. He's pushed Foster's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A good leg kick by Axe.
Axe stuns Foster with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Foster tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Axe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Axe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Axe lands a front kick.
Foster takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Axe rushes Foster and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster tries to break the clinch but Axe is controlling the position.
Axe is trying to maintain a safe position but Foster gets an underhook and turns Axe into the cage.
Axe with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Axe misses with a knee strike.
Axe landing knees to the head.
Foster has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Axe avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tyson Axe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Foster.
Axe trying to control the position but instead, Foster has worked for underhooks and has pushed Axe into the cage.
Axe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Axe tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Foster has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Axe avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Axe tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Axe struggles to land a body shot inside as Foster controls his hands.
Axe scores with a knee to the head.
Axe with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Axe throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Foster blocks it with crossed arms.
Foster on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Axe missing with knees to the body.
Axe with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Axe misses with a knee to the head.
Foster tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Axe using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Foster manages to break the clinch.
Foster shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Axe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Axe wants to clinch.
Horrible takedown by Foster or perhaps it was just good defense by Axe which made him look bad.
Axe lands with a nice body punch.
Axe thumps Foster with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foster fails with the takedown.
Axe tries to clinch but Foster moves out of range.
Axe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Axe tries to land knees in the clinch but Foster avoids the damage to the body.
Foster goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Foster has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Axe avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Axe tries a body shot but Foster blocks it.
Brock Foster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tyson Axe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Axe blocks a body shot from Foster.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyson Axe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Axe has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Axe!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Lesner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Burrows (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lesner comes to the cage accompanied by down with the sickness. Brock Lesner has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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26
248 lbs
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19
285 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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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
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brock Lesner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nate Burrows!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Damien Edna and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burrows looks to clinch
and Lesner counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lesner content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lesner stands and throws Burrows's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Burrows taking a bit of punishment here - Lesner scoring with strikes.
It looks like Nate Burrows has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lesner lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Lesner has hold of Burrows's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Burrows seems comfortable defending it but Lesner has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Burrows is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Burrows is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Lesner couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brock Lesner!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lady The Odd Ball (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Cotto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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145 lbs
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23
145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lady The Odd Ball!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Miguel Cotto!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Hugh Johnson and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Cotto as The Odd Ball shoots in.
The Odd Ball tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cotto sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten The Odd Ball somewhat.
Nice sprawl there from Cotto as The Odd Ball shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lady The Odd Ball. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Odd Ball with a poor takedown
and The Odd Ball takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The Odd Ball shoots in for a takedown but Cotto shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The Odd Ball has his takedown stuffed
and Cotto counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps The Odd Ball thinking.
The Odd Ball gets the takedown into side control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The Odd Ball is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cotto has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cotto really doesn't want to stay on the ground with The Odd Ball. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The Odd Ball looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cotto can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Odd Ball prevents Cotto from escaping the position.
The Odd Ball is trying to get an arm triangle but Cotto is defending well.
The Odd Ball wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cotto, who protects the arm well.
The Odd Ball tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The Odd Ball tries to advance to mount but Cotto denies him.
The Odd Ball really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Odd Ball is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cotto is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Odd Ball is trying to get an arm triangle but Cotto is defending well.
Cotto pushes The Odd Ball away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, The Odd Ball gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The Odd Ball swings around for an armbar but Cotto sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into The Odd Ball's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The Odd Ball looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cotto is looking to stand up but The Odd Ball won't let him.
The Odd Ball working for a triangle but Cotto defends it easily.
Cotto preventing the sweep.
The Odd Ball looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cotto tries to stand but The Odd Ball is controlling from the bottom.
The Odd Ball has his feet on Cotto's thighs here. He's pushed Cotto off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Cotto screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lady The Odd Ball!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trent Quo Titan Kirbs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Addison Deersworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kirbs comes to the cage accompanied by Steve Miller Band - The Joker. Deersworth has chosen Warrior's Call by Volbeat as his entrance music. Trent Quo Titan Kirbs has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Trent Quo Titan Kirbs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Addison Deersworth!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, John Mangel and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kirbs. Deersworth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kirbs takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Deersworth throws a body punch but Kirbs moves out of range.
Deersworth fails with the takedown.
Deersworth takes one to the chin there.
Kirbs throws a sloppy head kick and Deersworth moves out of range easily.
Deersworth fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice shot lands for Kirbs.
Good work by Kirbs as he checks the leg kick.
Kirbs misses with a head kick.
Deersworth scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Deersworth trying to pass the guard but Kirbs defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deersworth thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kirbs's head.
Kirbs is controlling Deersworth's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Kirbs is staying active underneath Deersworth, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deersworth looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kirbs blocking the ground and pound attempt from Deersworth.
Deersworth looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kirbs is positioning himself well to prevent Deersworth advancing to mount.
Deersworth is thwarting Kirbs's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deersworth throws a strike but Kirbs avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Kirbs is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Deersworth is looking for a sweep. Kirbs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Deersworth trying to control but Kirbs postures up.
Deersworth tries to get to full guard but Kirbs has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirbs controlling the pace.
Deersworth is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kirbs pulls his head out easily.
Deersworth wants to get back to full guard.
Kirbs takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Trent Quo Titan Kirbs just wasn't active enough.
Deersworth looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Deersworth must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kirbs wants to stand up but Deersworth is controlling him.
Kirbs controlling Deersworth's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirbs is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Deersworth is controlling him.
Deersworth throwing strikes but missing.
Deersworth drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kirbs manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Deersworth has Kirbs in his guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kirbs passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Trent Quo Titan Kirbs will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kirbs avoids the head kick by Deersworth.
Deersworth chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kirbs can pounce on him.
A lazy body kick from Deersworth
and Kirbs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Horrible takedown by Deersworth or perhaps it was just good defense by Kirbs which made him look bad.
Addison Deersworth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kirbs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Deersworth misses with a body punch
and Kirbs counters with a nice low kick that buckles Deersworth's knee momentarily.
Deersworth misses with a hook to the body
and Kirbs counters with a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kirbs lands with a slapping head kick.
Kirbs lands with a hook. Deersworth tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kirbs lands a big right hand that sends Deersworth crashing to the mat! Kirbs stays standing though and waves Deersworth back to his feet!
Deersworth is rocked!
Kirbs cracks Deersworth on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Deersworth falls backwards against the cage. Kirbs follows up with more strikes that drop Deersworth to his knees. Kirbs keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Deersworth! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trent Quo Titan Kirbs!
Trent Quo Titan Kirbs seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ralfus Presting (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Kirby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kirby comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Forgot about dre. kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters really staring each other down here, as John Kirby enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ralfus Presting!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Kirby!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, John Mangel and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kirby gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Presting to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Presting drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Presting jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kirby controls Presting momentarily but Presting frees himself.
Presting lands a couple of elbows.
Presting 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.
Presting drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Presting jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Presting trying to control but Kirby is working from the bottom.
Presting scoring with some ground and pound.
Presting landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirby avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Presting postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Presting with a flurry of punches that miss.
Presting drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Presting jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Presting lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Presting stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kirby swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kirby can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kirby working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Presting.
Presting trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Presting drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Presting jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Presting is working Kirby over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kirby can't keep his opponent in guard - Presting advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kirby avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Presting.
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!
Kirby avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Presting.
Kirby keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kirby avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Presting.
Kirby is not content to let Presting control the position.
Presting throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirby slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Presting trying to control but Kirby is working from the bottom.
Presting drops back looking for a leg! Kirby is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kirby manages to kick Presting off! Presting jumps back into Kirby's guard.
Presting drops back looking for a leg! Kirby is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kirby manages to kick Presting off! Presting jumps back into Kirby's guard.
Kirby is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Presting drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kirby looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kirby looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kirby!
Presting sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kirby prevents Presting from improving his position.
Presting wants to get back to his feet.
Kirby wants to pass to mount but Presting is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ralfus Presting dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Presting walks into a straight right hand from Kirby.
Presting wants to clinch up but Kirby keeps it at a distance.
Presting throws a head kick but Kirby moves out of range.
Presting wants to clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Kirby as he connects with a hook.
A punch lands to the side of Presting 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kirby scores with a nice head shot.
Presting shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kirby's guard.
Kirby keeping moving, preventing Presting from controlling successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Presting throwing strikes but missing.
Presting trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Presting throwing strikes but missing.
Kirby wants to sweep here but Presting controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Presting throwing strikes from guard but Kirby blocks nicely.
Kirby working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Presting.
Presting throwing strikes but missing.
Presting is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kirby is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kirby has escaped and now he's on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Presting working for a triangle but Kirby defends it easily.
Presting has his foot on Kirby's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kirby works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kirby trying to control but Presting is working from the bottom.
Kirby wants to get up but he can't break Presting's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirby slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Presting keeping moving, preventing Kirby from controlling successfully.
Presting has his feet on Kirby's thighs here. He's pushed Kirby off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Kirby screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ralfus Presting!
Ralfus Presting retains his light heavyweight title!
Ralfus Presting thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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