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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jock Sleed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garcia has chosen Art of Fighting Theme as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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157 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jock Sleed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Robert Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Steve Erwin and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sleed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garcia was well out of range. Poor timing from Sleed.
Garcia shoots and misses
and Sleed counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Garcia's guard now.
Sleed avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sleed's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Garcia looking for subs off his back but Sleed has passed one foot through into half guard.
Sleed working Garcia over with strikes.
Sleed takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garcia tries to roll over but Sleed keeps him under control.
Sleed tries to stand but can't do so whilst Garcia controls his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sleed slips a nice elbow through Garcia's hands, connecting with Garcia's forehead.
Sleed throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Garcia wants to control but Sleed is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Garcia wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sleed content to control rather than advance.
Garcia wants to improve his position but Sleed is controlling well.
Sleed tries to pass the half guard into mount. Garcia knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Garcia is trying to maintain the position but Sleed is very close to passing his half guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sleed stuns Garcia with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sleed darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Garcia is trying to control but Sleed manages to pass to mount!
Sleed has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Garcia's face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garcia is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sleed unloading with bombs!
Sleed trying to control but Garcia is having none of it.
Garcia gets back to half guard.
Garcia trying to hold on to Sleed's head to control him but Sleed postures up.
Sleed looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia pushes Sleed off looking to stand but Sleed dives back in and keeps control.
Sleed is taking a breather. Garcia says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sleed works his way into side control.
Sleed is looking to take a break and control but Garcia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sleed working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sleed lands a nice forearm strike.
Garcia seems a little lost for a moment, as Sleed dominates the positioning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sleed has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sleed tries for a kimura but Garcia is defending well.
Sleed working away.
Sleed tries to move into full mount but can't pass Garcia's legs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sleed scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Garcia to see if he's OK.
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!
Sleed slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by Garcia.
Garcia is bucking up trying to escape but Sleed cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jock Sleed dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sleed closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jock Sleed overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sleed lands some shots froms side control.
Garcia can't do much from the bottom here.
Sleed is chipping away with strikes.
Sleed stands up.
Garcia tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sleed sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Garcia somewhat.
Sleed tries a head kick but it misses.
Garcia looks for a takedown but Sleed sprawls well.
Jock Sleed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia keeps the fight on the outside.
Sleed darts in and clinches Garcia up against the cage.
Sleed has picked Garcia up - he's going for a ride! Sleed dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Sleed seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Garcia does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Garcia avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sleed.
Sleed looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sleed is looking for a kimura but Garcia is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sleed to get the leverage.
Garcia slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Garcia had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sleed defends it easily.
Sleed tries to stand but Garcia is controlling from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sleed preventing the sweep.
Garcia can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sleed controls the pace.
Garcia has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Sleed has passed into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
You can see the frustration on Garcia's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Garcia prevents Sleed from improving position.
Garcia is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sleed is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Garcia is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Garcia wants to control but Sleed postures up.
Garcia gets back to half guard.
Garcia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sleed pulls his head out easily.
Garcia is breathing heavily.
Sleed controlling the action here.
Garcia is looking for a sweep. Sleed is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sleed in particular looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Garcia tries to get to full guard but Sleed has control of the leg.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jock Sleed just wasn't active enough.
Sleed has Garcia up against the cage in a clinch.
Sleed is trying to trip Garcia. He has hold of a leg but Garcia is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Sleed persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Sleed pushes down on Garcia's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sleed lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sleed tries to pass to full mount but Garcia defends it.
Garcia trying to control but Sleed postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jock Sleed 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. This is the final round!
Garcia slips a jab and a cross from Sleed.
Sleed lands a left and a right that send Garcia crashing to the mat, dazed. Sleed thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Garcia is rocked!
It looks like Robert Garcia has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garcia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Garcia is still on wobbly legs! Can Sleed finish him?
Garcia changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sleed tries to avoid it but Garcia manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sleed to the ground. Sleed escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Garcia dodges the punch combination from Sleed.
Garcia seems to have recovered his senses.
Sleed misses with a double jab.
Sleed clinches with his opponent.
Sleed wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sleed pulls guard successfully.
Sleed is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Garcia can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sleed is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Garcia is controlling him.
Sleed is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Garcia tries to free his leg and advance position but Sleed is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sleed wants to hit a switch here but Garcia passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sleed there!
Sleed gets back to half guard.
Sleed is trying is best to control the position here.
Sleed pushes Garcia off looking to stand but Garcia dives back in and keeps control.
Sleed is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sleed wants to control but Garcia is keeping busy.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sleed has his hands clasped together around Garcia's back. He's all about the action.
Jock Sleed has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A lazy left from Sleed finds it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sleed counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Garcia thinking.
Sleed forces Garcia back against the cage and clinches.
Garcia wants a takedown.
Jock Sleed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Garcia.
Sleed gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Garcia regains guard.
Sleed slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Robert Garcia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sleed wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jock Sleed is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Garcia will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jock Sleed showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sleed 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jock Sleed!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kinny Carose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Czarek Marnota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marnota has chosen Zawsze Jak Król as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kinny Carose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Czarek Marnota!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Damien Edna and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marnota shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Carose counters with a left and a right that stings Marnota.
Marnota shoots for a double leg takedown but Carose sprawls well. He's pushed Marnota's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Marnota misses with a takedown
and Carose counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kinny Carose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Czarek Marnota.
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!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Carose showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Marnota looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Marnota avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Carose wants to control from the top but Marnota keeps moving.
We're going to have a standup here because Kinny Carose wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Marnota shoots in looking for a takedown. Carose tries to sprawl out of it but Marnota keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Carose manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marnota shoots in but no luck this time.
Marnota with a poor takedown
and Carose makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Marnota tries for a takedown but Carose circles away easily
and Carose counters with a right hand to the body.
Marnota looks winded!
Carose gets the takedown into side control.
Marnota tries to improve position but can't.
Carose wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marnota keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carose moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carose in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Carose wants to control but Marnota is keeping him busy.
Marnota is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Carose off and has taken his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marnota has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Carose has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Marnota is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Carose knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Carose for a finish.
Marnota is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Carose defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Carose rolls, trying to escape but Marnota keeps control of the position.
Carose trying to control the position but Marnota manages to sink in the hooks.
Marnota is looking for the choke from the back position but Carose is controlling his hands well.
Carose is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Carose tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carose wants to hold on but Marnota pushes him away.
Carose really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Marnota goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Carose turns into him and now he's in Marnota's guard.
Marnota keeping moving, preventing Carose from controlling successfully.
Carose tries to free his leg and advance position but Marnota is retaining full guard.
Marnota is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Carose preventing the sweep.
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.
Carose slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Marnota working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Carose doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Carose manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Carose's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Marnota keeping moving, preventing Carose from controlling successfully.
Marnota looking for a sweep. Not yet Marnota, not yet.
Carose got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marnota has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Carose has managed to get both his arms back between Marnota's legs - danger averted.
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!
Marnota can't keep his opponent in guard - Carose advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Marnota slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Carose trying to control but Marnota is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kinny Carose dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Marnota looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Carose!
Kinny Carose overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Carose tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Marnota has an Americana. Carose didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Marnota is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Marnota hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Czarek Marnota!
A very excited looking Czarek Marnota made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Craig Potz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Agapito Hampaslupa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Craig Potz !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Agapito Hampaslupa!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, John Mangel and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Potz tries to clinch but Hampaslupa moves out of range.
Potz moves in looking to clinch but Hampaslupa pushes him off.
Potz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hampaslupa breaks from the clinch.
Hampaslupa lands with a kick to the temple. Potz shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Craig Potz has been cut.
Craig Potz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Potz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hampaslupa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Potz wants to clinch up but Hampaslupa keeps it at a distance.
Hampaslupa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hampaslupa keeps the fight on the outside.
Potz closes the distance and clinches.
Hampaslupa tries to land a knee to the head but Potz blocks with his arms.
Hampaslupa tries to circle away but Potz has him pinned against the cage.
Hampaslupa is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Potz pushes off an throws an elbow but Hampaslupa leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Potz blocks an elbow strike.
Potz misses with an elbow strike.
Hampaslupa takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Agapito Hampaslupa has been cut.
Hampaslupa struggles to land a body shot inside as Potz controls his hands.
Nice elbow from Potz .
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Potz just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hampaslupa's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potz lands an elbow just above Hampaslupa 's eye.
Hampaslupa is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Potz is keeping busy.
Hampaslupa avoids a wild elbow strike from Potz .
Hampaslupa blocks an elbow strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Potz .
Hampaslupa looks winded!
Potz creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hampaslupa's defenses.
That has opened up Agapito Hampaslupa's cut even more.
Hampaslupa tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hampaslupa takes a knee to the side of the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Potz lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Potz comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Potz lands a nice elbow.
The cut above Agapito Hampaslupa's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
With the fighters up against the cage, Potz throws an elbow but misses.
Hampaslupa takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hampaslupa is rocked!
Hampaslupa is pressed against the cage. Potz pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Hampaslupa! Two more big strikes from Potz and Hampaslupa crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Craig Potz !
An out of breath Craig Potz thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Zoolander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xavier Zoolander has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
11 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Xavier Zoolander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jordan Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Summer Carpenter and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson takes one to the side of the head.
It looks like Jordan Henderson has been cut.
Zoolander misses with a head kick.
Zoolander uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zoolander takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Henderson is rocked!
Zoolander cracks Henderson on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Henderson falls backwards against the cage. Zoolander follows up with more strikes that drop Henderson to his knees. Zoolander keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Henderson! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xavier Zoolander!
An out of breath Xavier Zoolander thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Five Sixteen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Austin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matthew Five Sixteen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matthew Five Sixteen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Steve Austin!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Summer Carpenter and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Five Sixteen fails with a takedown attempt.
Austin gets caught napping as Five Sixteen dives in and scores a takedown. Austin manages to retain guard.
Austin scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Five Sixteen looks for a takedown but Austin sprawls well.
Five Sixteen cracks Austin with a good jab.
Five Sixteen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Five Sixteen looks to score with a jab to the body but Austin is just out of range.
Five Sixteen misses the shot to the body.
Five Sixteen has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Five Sixteen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Five Sixteen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Austin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Five Sixteen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Five Sixteen fails with the takedown.
Five Sixteen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Austin as he avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Five Sixteen.
Five Sixteen scores with a shot to the body.
Austin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Five Sixteen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Austin looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Five Sixteen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Five Sixteen thows a huge punch but Austin dodges it nicely.
Five Sixteen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Austin is trying to stand.
Five Sixteen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Austin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Five Sixteen 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.
Austin is trying to stand back up but Five Sixteen is controlling him
Five Sixteen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Five Sixteen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Austin is not content to let Five Sixteen control the position.
Austin tries to kick Five Sixteen off but Five Sixteen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Five Sixteen works his foot free and advances to mount.
Austin is trying to stand.
Austin somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Steve Austin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Five Sixteen lands a nice shot to the body.
Five Sixteen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Matthew Five Sixteen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Five Sixteen jabs Austin right on the nose. Austin blinks but takes it well.
Five Sixteen misses with a straight left.
Five Sixteen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Austin was covering up waiting for the punch and Five Sixteen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Five Sixteen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Five Sixteen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Austin wants to stand but Five Sixteen is controlling the position.
Austin keeping full guard, as Five Sixteen tries to pass.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Austin wants to stand and escape but Five Sixteen is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Five Sixteen trying to control but Austin is working from the bottom.
Five Sixteen stops Austin from standing up.
Austin keeping moving, preventing Five Sixteen from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Five Sixteen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Austin leaves Five Sixteen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Five Sixteen dives in and grabs Austin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Austin pushes down on Five Sixteen's head and hops out.
Five Sixteen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Five Sixteen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Austin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Austin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Five Sixteen shoots in and drives through. Austin sprawls well.
Five Sixteen forces Austin back against the cage and clinches.
Austin misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Austin tries a body shot but Five Sixteen blocks it.
Austin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Five Sixteen's elbow.
Austin lands a nice elbow.
Five Sixteen takes an elbow to the temple.
Five Sixteen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Austin after a bit of a struggle.
Five Sixteen avoids a wild elbow strike from Austin.
Austin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Five Sixteen avoids a wild elbow strike from Austin.
Five Sixteen dodges an elbow strike from Austin.
Five Sixteen blocks an elbow strike.
Five Sixteen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Five Sixteen blocks the elbow strike.
Austin prevents the takedown attempt.
Austin misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Austin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Five Sixteen.
Five Sixteen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Austin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Five Sixteen avoiding damage as Austin throws knees to the body.
Austin trying to land knees to the body.
Austin gets underhooks to prevent Five Sixteen's takedown attempt.
Five Sixteen wants a takedown but no success here.
Austin trying to land knees to the body.
Austin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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!
Five Sixteen managing to block the knees to the body from Austin.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Austin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Five Sixteen's brow.
Austin misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Austin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Austin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Austin tries to land knees in the clinch but Five Sixteen avoids the damage to the body.
Austin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Austin struggles to land a body shot inside as Five Sixteen controls his hands.
A short right from Austin on the inside.
Five Sixteen blocks the elbow strike.
Austin lands a nice uppercut.
Five Sixteen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Austin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Five Sixteen with a poor takedown
and Austin counters with a left and a right that stings Five Sixteen.
Five Sixteen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Five Sixteen works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Five Sixteen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Austin, who protects the arm well.
Matthew Five Sixteen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Austin pushes Five Sixteen away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Five Sixteen gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Five Sixteen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Austin has escaped the position, nice work there.
Austin wants to get back to his feet.
Five Sixteen is trying to get an arm triangle but Austin is defending well.
Austin pushes Five Sixteen away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Five Sixteen gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Five Sixteen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Five Sixteen trying to control the action but Austin is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Austin is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Austin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Five Sixteen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Austin defends it nicely.
Five Sixteen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Austin tries to avoid it but Five Sixteen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Austin to the ground. Austin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Five Sixteen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Five Sixteen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Five Sixteen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Five Sixteen showed some decent athleticism there.
Austin looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Austin won't allow Five Sixteen to pass to mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Austin is looking to escape.
Five Sixteen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Five Sixteen wants to work for an arm triangle but Austin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Austin is looking to escape.
Five Sixteen wants to pass the guard but Austin is defending well.
Five Sixteen seems to be working for a kimura but Austin defends the submission attempt.
Austin is trying to stand up here but Five Sixteen is controlling him well.
Five Sixteen wants to work for an arm triangle but Austin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Austin is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Five Sixteen wants to work for an arm triangle but Austin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Austin tries to kick Five Sixteen off but Five Sixteen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Five Sixteen wants to take a breather but Austin is having none of it.
Five Sixteen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Austin sees it coming and defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Austin is looking to escape.
Austin pushes Five Sixteen off and gets back to his feet.
Five Sixteen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Five Sixteen tries for a takedown but Austin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Five Sixteen feints and as Austin raises his hands in defense, Five Sixteen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Austin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Five Sixteen is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Five Sixteen tries to free his leg and advance position but Austin is retaining full guard.
Austin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Five Sixteen is controlling him.
Five Sixteen advances to half guard.
Austin tries to kick Five Sixteen off but Five Sixteen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Still in half guard, Five Sixteen seems content to control.
Austin is defending against the submission attempts here by Five Sixteen.
Austin wants to get back to his feet.
Five Sixteen is trying to control. Austin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Five Sixteen not doing much here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Austin is trying to stand.
Five Sixteen wants to pass the guard but Austin is defending well.
Austin wants to get back to his feet.
Five Sixteen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Austin is just riding it out for now. Five Sixteen eventually gives up the hold.
Five Sixteen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Austin is refusing to be controlled, as Five Sixteen sits in half guard.
Austin is trying to stand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matthew Five Sixteen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Five Sixteen 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthew Five Sixteen!
Matthew Five Sixteen took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gustavus Adolphus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Dempsey (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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235 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gustavus Adolphus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mark Dempsey!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Damien Edna and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adolphus fails with a takedown attempt.
Dempsey shoots in for a takedown but Adolphus shows good takedown defense.
Adolphus with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dempsey counters by moving into the clinch.
Adolphus scores with a hook to the body.
Adolphus scores with a shot to the side of Dempsey's head.
Adolphus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Adolphus has clasped his hands together around Dempsey's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Adolphus is putting a hurting on Dempsey here, landing some big shots from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adolphus goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dempsey has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Adolphus but great work by Dempsey.
Dempsey goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Adolphus has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dempsey but great work by Adolphus.
Dempsey regains half guard, as Adolphus was trying to land strikes.
Dempsey wants to improve his position but Adolphus is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adolphus drops an elbow to the side of Dempsey's head.
Dempsey keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Adolphus throwing shots but Dempsey is blocking nicely.
Adolphus is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dempsey keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dempsey keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dempsey is trying to get back to full guard.
Dempsey keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Adolphus 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.
Adolphus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adolphus throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adolphus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dempsey is trying to maintain the position but Adolphus is very close to passing his half guard.
Adolphus throwing shots but Dempsey is blocking nicely.
Adolphus throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Dempsey to regain full guard.
Adolphus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Adolphus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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!
Dempsey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Adolphus lands a couple of digs.
Dempsey is trying to control the position but Adolphus postures up.
Adolphus throws a big elbow that misses.
Adolphus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Adolphus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dempsey utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Adolphus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adolphus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dempsey has momentary wrist control but Adolphus slips an elbow through the middle.
Adolphus is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Adolphus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dempsey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Adolphus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Adolphus throws a big elbow that misses.
Dempsey pulls Adolphus in to control the position.
Dempsey utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dempsey utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Adolphus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dempsey works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adolphus throws a big right hand that misses.
Adolphus is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adolphus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Adolphus distracts Dempsey with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Adolphus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dempsey is keeping the position for now.
Adolphus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dempsey works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Adolphus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dempsey works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dempsey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Adolphus.
Dempsey is looking to stand up but Adolphus isn't so interested in that idea.
Adolphus throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Adolphus drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dempsey looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dempsey looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dempsey!
An elbow from Dempsey crashes against the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustavus Adolphus dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Adolphus is defended easily by Dempsey.
Adolphus drives through with a takedown into Dempsey's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Adolphus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Adolphus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dempsey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Adolphus throwing strikes but missing.
Adolphus throws a big right hand that misses.
Dempsey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dempsey 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.
Adolphus content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dempsey looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dempsey wants to stand but Adolphus is controlling the position.
Adolphus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dempsey has momentary wrist control but Adolphus slips an elbow through the middle.
Adolphus postures up in Dempsey's guard and throws a big left but Dempsey blocks it.
Adolphus passes Dempsey's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Adolphus thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Adolphus throwing shots but Dempsey is blocking nicely.
Adolphus working Dempsey over with strikes.
Adolphus is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dempsey is looking for a sweep. Adolphus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Adolphus lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dempsey blocking the ground and pound attempt from Adolphus.
Adolphus in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Dempsey tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Adolphus!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gustavus Adolphus!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mattize Grovinsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Turnham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shane Turnham is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
12 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Mattize Grovinsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Shane Turnham!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Eliza Hachem and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grovinsky fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grovinsky ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Turnham is defended easily by Grovinsky.
Turnham misses with a hook. Grovinsky ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grovinsky. Turnham does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grovinsky cracks the inside of Turnham's front leg.
Grovinsky is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turnham.
Grovinsky swinging wildly here.
Grovinsky swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grovinsky lands with a shot to the body.
Grovinsky clinches up with Turnham and pushes him back against the cage.
Turnham prevents Grovinsky from breaking the clinch.
Grovinsky breaks the clinch.
Grovinsky throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Grovinsky misses.
Grovinsky lands a nice shot to the body.
Turnham misses with a series of wild punches.
Grovinsky looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Grovinsky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turnham.
Grovinsky pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Turnham thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grovinsky misses with a head kick.
Grovinsky misses with a body shot.
Turnham shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Grovinsky pinned against the cage. Grovinsky gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mattize Grovinsky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab lands there for Grovinsky.
Turnham takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Turnham.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Grovinsky. That snapped Turnham's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grovinsky dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Turnham fails to land with a series of punches.
Mattize Grovinsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turnham misses the shot to the body.
Grovinsky keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Grovinsky tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Turnham manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Grovinsky tries to clinch up but Turnham circles away and keeps his distance.
Turnham swats away the attempt to clinch by Grovinsky.
Grovinsky pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Turnham slips under a jab from Grovinsky.
Grovinsky has closed the distance and engaged Turnham in a clinch.
Grovinsky pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Grovinsky throws a sloppy head kick and Turnham moves out of range easily.
Grovinsky swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Grovinsky is looking to wear down Turnham with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turnham tries to keep at a distance but Grovinsky has taken the fight into the clinch.
Grovinsky has had enough of the clinch but Turnham keeps him there for the moment.
Grovinsky is trying to break free.
Turnham is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Grovinsky breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grovinsky rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Turnham moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Grovinsky throws a sloppy head kick and Turnham moves out of range easily.
Grovinsky swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No joy there for Grovinsky, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Turnham misses with a head kick.
Turnham looks to land a combination but Grovinsky avoids it well.
Grovinsky is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A head kick misses from Turnham.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turnham takes one on the button.
Grovinsky misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grovinsky looks to score with a jab to the body but Turnham is just out of range.
Grovinsky throws the kick towards the body but Turnham avoids it.
Turnham throws a lazy right hand but Grovinsky sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grovinsky takes a swing at Turnham's ribcage but misses.
Turnham connects with a looping right hand.
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!
Grovinsky tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Turnham manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Grovinsky moves out of range of the strikes.
Grovinsky scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Grovinsky pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turnham takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A left and a right from Grovinsky both land. Nice combination.
Grovinsky rushes Turnham and presses him up against the cage.
Turnham breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mattize Grovinsky dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Grovinsky closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Grovinsky breaks from the clinch.
Turnham avoids the head kick by Grovinsky.
Grovinsky tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Turnham smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Grovinsky has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Turnham shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Grovinsky defends it nicely.
Grovinsky misses with a wild combination.
Grovinsky connects with the punch.
Grovinsky tries to clinch but Turnham is having none of it.
Grovinsky doesn't manage to clinch there - Turnham circles away.
Grovinsky will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Grovinsky has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turnham breaks the clinch.
Grovinsky throws a combination. Turnham tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Turnham looks to score with a jab to the body but Grovinsky is just out of range.
Grovinsky looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Grovinsky misses with a right hand
and Turnham counters with a body kick.
Turnham takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Turnham walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mattize Grovinsky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grovinsky misses with the combination.
Grovinsky looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grovinsky fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Grovinsky misses with a double jab
and Turnham counters with a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grovinsky doesn't manage to clinch there - Turnham circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grovinsky lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Turnham throws a solid leg kick but Grovinsky takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Turnham.
Grovinsky closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Grovinsky tries to clinch there but Turnham circles away.
Grovinsky connects with a body shot.
Turnham on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Turnham throws a series of punches but Grovinsky moves out of range.
Turnham swats away the attempt to clinch by Grovinsky.
Grovinsky uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turnham.
Turnham swats away the attempt to clinch by Grovinsky.
Mattize Grovinsky is winning the standup battle so far.
A punch combination from Grovinsky misses.
Turnham swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A jab-cross combination lands for Turnham and sends Grovinsky crashing to the mat! Turnham follows him down to the mat - Grovinsky regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Grovinsky is rocked!
It looks like Mattize Grovinsky has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turnham wants to get back to his feet.
Oh Grovinsky is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Grovinsky makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Grovinsky.
Turnham is fighting to break Grovinsky's control of his arms but Grovinsky is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Grovinsky wants to sweep but no luck.
Grovinsky seems to have got his legs back now.
Grovinsky looking to control.
Grovinsky has a closed guard, preventing Turnham from standing up.
Grovinsky trying to keep a closed guard but Turnham is proving a slippery customer.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Grovinsky throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grovinsky throws a jab but it's blocked by Turnham.
Turnham moves out of range of the strikes.
Turnham avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Grovinsky clinches.
Grovinsky is looking to break free of the clinch but Turnham has double underhooks.
Grovinsky pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Grovinsky tries to close the distance and clinch up but Turnham swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Grovinsky cracks Turnham with a right hand to the side of the head.
Grovinsky clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grovinsky manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grovinsky closes the distance and clinches.
Grovinsky escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grovinsky's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Turnham connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Grovinsky scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Shane Turnham will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mattize Grovinsky's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Grovinsky wants to clinch up but Turnham keeps it at a distance.
Turnham avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Turnham on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Turnham keeps the fight on the outside.
Grovinsky is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Turnham swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Grovinsky rushes Turnham and presses him up against the cage.
Grovinsky prevents Turnham from breaking the clinch.
Turnham manages to break the clinch.
Grovinsky tries to close the distance and clinch but Turnham swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Grovinsky has closed the distance and engaged Turnham in a clinch.
Grovinsky tries to break the clinch but Turnham is controlling the position.
Grovinsky breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Turnham gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Grovinsky.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turnham steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Grovinsky. That one must have hurt.
Grovinsky connects with the punch.
Grovinsky lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Turnham circles away quickly and effectively.
Grovinsky throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A swing and a miss from Grovinsky.
Turnham punishes Grovinsky's body with a nice straight punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Turnham moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Grovinsky misses with a shot to the body
and Turnham lands a stunning uppercut that sends Grovinsky to the mat!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grovinsky trying to control here.
Grovinsky is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Turnham tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grovinsky wants to improve his position but Turnham is controlling well.
Grovinsky regains full guard. Nicely done.
Grovinsky looking to hit a scissor sweep but Turnham is one step ahead there.
Grovinsky is working hard here to advance position.
Grovinsky has his hands on Turnham's head, controlling the position.
Grovinsky is trying to control the position but Turnham postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turnham preventing the sweep.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Turnham closes this distance looking for a takedown but Grovinsky circles away.
Turnham shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Grovinsky but Grovinsky pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Grovinsky tries to clinch but Turnham moves away
and Turnham counters with a head kick. That will keep Grovinsky thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Good standup being displayed there by Grovinsky as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheers as Grovinsky lands an impressive looking overhand right. Turnham doesn't seem phased though.
Grovinsky rushes Turnham and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Grovinsky's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grovinsky thows a body shot but no joy.
A left lands for Grovinsky.
Turnham throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Grovinsky throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Turnham stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turnham checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Turnham has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Grovinsky lands a nice hook to Turnham's body. Turnham takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grovinsky lands a nice looking body shot.
Turnham avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Grovinsky throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Grovinsky misses with an uppercut
and Turnham counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick misses from Grovinsky.
Turnham takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Turnham lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grovinsky circles away quickly and effectively.
A telegraphed right hand from Grovinsky misses the target.
Grovinsky scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Turnham ducks under a wild hook from Grovinsky.
Grovinsky looks to land a left hand but Turnham moved out of range nicely.
Grovinsky throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
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 Mattize Grovinsky.
I think Grovinsky 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 John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Degrizz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oscar Knockout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jim Degrizz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Oscar Knockout!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Donatello Bradman and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling eachother endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Knockout pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Degrizz just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Degrizz. Knockout does a little dance to reset his feet.
Degrizz throws a lazy right hand but Knockout sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Degrizz tries a head kick but it misses.
Knockout throws a lazy uppercut
and Degrizz counters with a three punch combo that has Knockout backing up. Knockout nods at Degrizz to acknowledge the strikes.
Knockout throws a big shot that misses.
Jab from Knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knockout lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Degrizz at a distance.
A head kick misses from Degrizz.
Degrizz looks to score with a jab to the body but Knockout is just out of range.
Knockout gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
It looks like Oscar Knockout has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Degrizz does no damage.
Knockout avoids the head kick by Degrizz.
The crowd cheers as Degrizz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Knockout doesn't seem phased though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Degrizz. Beautiful body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Degrizz.
Knockout throws a looping overhand right but Degrizz ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Degrizz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oscar Knockout's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Knockout attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Degrizz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knockout pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knockout lands a high kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Degrizz throws a jab when Knockout was well out of range.
Degrizz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jim Degrizz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Knockout misses the body punch
and Degrizz counters with a two punch combo.
Knockout blocks a jab.
Jim Degrizz is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knockout wants to slow Degrizz down by chopping away at his legs.
Degrizz misses with a two punch combination.
Degrizz on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Degrizz avoids a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knockout avoids the body shot from Degrizz.
Degrizz misses with a double jab.
Knockout keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A swing and a miss from Knockout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Degrizz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knockout.
Knockout on the wrong end of a nice jab.
An inside leg kick from Degrizz misses.
Degrizz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Knockout on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Degrizz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Oscar Knockout's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Degrizz with a jab.
Degrizz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Knockout misses with a hook. Degrizz ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Degrizz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knockout.
Knockout swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Degrizz connects with a nice looking jab.
A left lands for Knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Knockout.
Knockout connects with a high kick.
Knockout uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Degrizz.
A punch combination from Degrizz misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knockout misses with a looping left.
Knockout blocks a head kick by Degrizz.
Knockout throws a hook but Degrizz avoids it easily.
Degrizz tries to bum rush Knockout with a series of wild strikes but Knockout uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
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.
Knockout lands with an overhand left.
Knockout throws a right hand that misses
and Degrizz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Degrizz scores with a punch to the head.
Degrizz throws a hook to the side of Knockout's head but Knockout sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Degrizz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Degrizz 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 John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Degrizz!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Willie Pep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Sailo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Willie Pep!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bruno Sailo!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Damien Edna and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Sailo or perhaps it was just good defense by Pep which made him look bad.
Pep closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Sailo out cold! Sailo corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Willie Pep!
Willie Pep 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Joao Henrique Acosta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jem Mace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joao Henrique Acosta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jem Mace!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Winston Howard and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mace scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Acosta looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Mace getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
It looks like Joao Henrique Acosta has been cut.
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!
Mace drops Acosta with a straight right hand, right on the button! Mace follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jem Mace!
Our winner, Jem Mace, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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