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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Itchy Foreskin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Onemountain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matt Onemountain struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 173.0lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Itchy Foreskin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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177 lbs
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188 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Itchy Foreskin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matt Onemountain!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Skip Squint and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foreskin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Onemountain.
Foreskin leaves Onemountain with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Onemountain throws a sloppy head kick and Foreskin moves out of range easily.
Onemountain throws a series of punches but Foreskin avoids them all with ease.
Onemountain misses with a low kick.
Foreskin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Onemountain.
Itchy Foreskin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Onemountain.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Onemountain gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Foreskin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Onemountain working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foreskin trying to control the position from guard on top but Onemountain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Foreskin passes Onemountain's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Foreskin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Onemountain has managed to free his arm - good work.
Foreskin is looking for a kimura here.
Foreskin prevents Onemountain from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foreskin is keen to just control but Onemountain is a slippery customer.
Foreskin is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Onemountain is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Itchy Foreskin!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Weatherby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rogerio Cardoso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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135 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Counter striker
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tyson Weatherby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rogerio Cardoso!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, John Mangel and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cardoso goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Weatherby ducks straight into an uppercut from Cardoso and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Weatherby manages to regain guard straight away.
Weatherby is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cardoso stands and steps away. Weatherby gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Oh Weatherby is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cardoso lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Weatherby falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rogerio Cardoso!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jose Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Migga Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jose Hernandez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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150 lbs
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152 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jose Hernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Migga Gonzales!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Summer Carpenter and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernandez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gonzales closes the distance and clinches.
Gonzales connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Jose Hernandez has been cut.
Gonzales manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A knee to the head by Gonzales.
Hernandez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hernandez blocks a body shot from Gonzales.
Gonzales lands a knee to the head.
Gonzales ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gonzales no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hernandez drops back looking for a leg! Gonzales is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gonzales manages to kick Hernandez off! Hernandez jumps back into Gonzales's guard.
Hernandez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gonzales has a closed guard, preventing Hernandez from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gonzales swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gonzales keeping moving, preventing Hernandez from controlling successfully.
Gonzales looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hernandez is one step ahead there.
Hernandez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gonzales swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gonzales is pulling down on Hernandez's head to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gonzales keeping full guard, as Hernandez tries to pass.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hernandez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gonzales tries to avoid it but Hernandez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gonzales to the ground. Gonzales escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hernandez shoots for a double leg takedown but Gonzales sprawls well. He's pushed Hernandez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Hernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gonzales slaps away a takedown attempt from Hernandez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hernandez tries to keep at a distance but Gonzales has taken the fight into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gonzales - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gonzales pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gonzales displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hernandez up against the cage.
Gonzales has Hernandez pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Gonzales pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hernandez tumbling to the mat - Gonzales dives into Hernandez's guard.
Hernandez looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gonzales avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hernandez looking for a sweep. Not yet Hernandez, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Migga Gonzales dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jose Hernandez's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gonzales tries to clinch up but Hernandez circles away and keeps his distance.
Hernandez tries to keep at a distance but Gonzales has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hernandez tries to pull guard but Gonzales won't allow it.
Gonzales landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gonzales with a knee to the head.
Gonzales scores with a knee to the head.
Gonzales jumps into guard, dragging Hernandez to the mat.
Hernandez passes into half guard.
Hernandez is looking to advance position but Gonzales won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez 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.
Hernandez is working for a kimura but Gonzales is defending it quite comfortably.
Hernandez is pressing down on Gonzales's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gonzales is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gonzales wants to get back to his feet.
Hernandez passes to full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hernandez looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Gonzales really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hernandez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gonzales defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hernandez.
Gonzales trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez wants to finish this one by submission but Gonzales is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hernandez.
Hernandez takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Hernandez somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Hernandez is persistently looking for the submission but Gonzales is defending it well.
Hernandez struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez tightening his grip on Gonzales, looking for the choke.
Hernandez somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Gonzales showing good submission defense here.
Hernandez is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Hernandez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jose Hernandez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Gonzales rushes Hernandez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hernandez blocks an uppercut.
Hernandez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gonzales just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hernandez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gonzales smiles and moves away.
Jose Hernandez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gonzales moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzales prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Hernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hernandez can't get the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzales pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hernandez looks for a takedown but Gonzales sprawls well.
Hernandez shoots in for a takedown but Gonzales shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hernandez tries to keep at a distance but Gonzales has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gonzales has clasped his hands together around Hernandez's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Hernandez is looking for a sweep.
Hernandez can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hernandez down.
Hernandez manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gonzales wants to stand up but Hernandez is controlling the position.
Hernandez manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gonzales!
Hernandez throwing strikes here but Gonzales is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gonzales tries to reverse the position but Hernandez maintains control.
Gonzales stops Hernandez from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Gonzales trying desperately to get to his feet.
Hernandez has hold of Gonzales's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Gonzales manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Hernandez jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Gonzales is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Gonzales and Hernandez has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Hernandez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hernandez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that's the end of the fight!
Migga Gonzales comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gonzales has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Migga Gonzales!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Thia Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JB Trent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as JB Trent enters the cage!
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150 lbs
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153 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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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
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Thia Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, JB Trent!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Damien Edna and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trent takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Li throws the kick towards the body but Trent avoids it.
Li throws a body punch but Trent moves out of range.
Li blocks a low kick nicely.
Li lands a big head kick that sends Trent tumbling to the mat! Li takes a step backwards and waves Trent back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Trent is rocked!
Trent shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Trent is still in real trouble! Can Li finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Li is looking to escape.
Trent seems to have recovered his senses.
Trent working the head and body with strikes.
Trent not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Li pushes Trent off looking to stand but Trent dives back in and keeps control.
Trent sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Li defending well though.
Trent with the ground and pound but Li uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Li working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Trent.
Trent is standing up over Li. Li looks to escape but Trent dives into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li pushes Trent away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Trent gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Trent has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Trent scores with a couple of short elbows.
Trent working the ground and pound but Li is defending the strikes.
Li wants to get back to his feet but Trent drags him back down.
Trent goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Li rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Trent's guard! Nice work there by Li!
Li wants to stand but Trent is controlling his posture from full guard.
Li is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Li is looking to stand up but Trent won't let him.
Li postures up.
Li is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Trent wants to sweep here but Li controlling him for the moment.
Li gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Trent looks gassed!
Li throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Trent tries to clinch up but Li circles away and keeps his distance.
Thia Li is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Li lands a lovely overhand right.
Li moves into the clinch.
Li breaks from the clinch.
Li lands a big head kick that sends Trent tumbling to the mat! Li takes a step backwards and waves Trent back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Li clinches.
Li pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Li! Trent is out on his feet! Li rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Trent is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Trent is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thia Li!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dan Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Hylox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyson Hylox struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 156.8lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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165 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dan Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tyson Hylox!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Bruno Hogan and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hylox fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
BOOM! Lee lands a beautiful left hook that drops Hylox. Hylox tries to recover but Lee is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Hylox lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Lee!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bob Soza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cezary Siojbka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Soza kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sponge Bob Theme Song. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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162 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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bob Soza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cezary Siojbka!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Skip Squint and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soza slips a jab and a cross from Siojbka.
Siojbka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Soza moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Siojbka looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Siojbka!
No joy there for Siojbka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Siojbka is looking to clinch but Soza is avoiding it.
Siojbka is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Siojbka fails to land with a series of punches.
Siojbka tries to clinch up but Soza circles away and keeps his distance.
Siojbka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Siojbka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cezary Siojbka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soza keeps the fight on the outside.
Siojbka lands a head kick. Soza smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Siojbka swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Soza.
Siojbka throws a series of punches but Soza avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siojbka lands a high kick!
Siojbka throws a front kick that sends Soza stumbling back into the cage.
Soza avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Siojbka throws a head kick but Soza moves out of range.
Soza lands with a thumping leg kick.
Siojbka takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Cezary Siojbka has been cut.
Siojbka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Siojbka tries to bum rush Soza with a series of wild strikes but Soza uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Siojbka looks gassed!
Siojbka fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A head kick by Siojbka misses
and Soza counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soza throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A punch lands to the side of Siojbka 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Siojbka is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siojbka throws a nice looking combination but Soza bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Soza tries a head kick but it misses.
Siojbka takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Siojbka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Soza.
Bob Soza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Soza fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Siojbka is out of range.
Soza defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Siojbka.
Soza tries a head kick but it misses.
Soza throws an overhand right that lands on Siojbka's shoulder, as Siojbka tries to avoid the shot.
Siojbka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Soza connects with a nice looking jab.
That has opened up Cezary Siojbka's cut even more.
Soza tries to bum rush Siojbka with a series of wild strikes but Siojbka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siojbka takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Soza turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Soza misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Siojbka throws a combination that misses
and Soza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Soza.
Siojbka takes one to the side of the head.
Siojbka slips under a jab.
Soza fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Siojbka on the side of the head.
Siojbka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Siojbka throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Soza counters with a good low kick that Siojbka was not able to check.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soza looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Siojbka misses with a combination
and Soza counters with a nice low kick that buckles Siojbka's knee momentarily.
Soza throws a sloppy head kick and Siojbka moves out of range easily.
Siojbka throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Soza throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Siojbka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Soza plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Soza misses with a few strikes there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Siojbka misses with a body kick.
Siojbka misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Soza dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cezary Siojbka's cut.
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.
Siojbka misses with a double jab
and Soza counters with a nice leg kick.
Siojbka throws a right and a left that Soza avoids nicely.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Siojbka - that will leave a mark!
Siojbka lands with a nice body punch.
Soza connects with a high kick.
Siojbka fails to land the takedown.
No joy there for Siojbka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Siojbka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Soza showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Siojbka.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siojbka throws a front kick aimed at Soza's knee but Soza avoids it well.
Siojbka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Soza throws a jab but it's blocked by Siojbka.
A slapping leg kick lands for Soza.
Soza throws a leg kick but Siojbka checks it.
Siojbka closes the distance looking to clinch
and Soza counters with a straight right hand.
Siojbka clinches but Soza breaks the clinch
and Soza counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bob Soza is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soza lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Siojbka closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Soza counter with a right hand.
Siojbka wants to clinch but Soza slips to the side
and Soza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A head kick by Siojbka misses
and Soza counters with a series of strikes. Siojbka will be more careful next time no doubt.
Siojbka avoids the head kick by Soza.
Siojbka falls off balance throwing a combination
and Soza counters with a good low kick that Siojbka was not able to check.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Soza misses.
Siojbka throws a lazy head kick
and Soza counters with a nice low kick that buckles Siojbka's knee momentarily.
Siojbka avoids the head kick by Soza.
Soza blocks a head kick by Siojbka.
Siojbka tries to score a power double leg takedown but Soza sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Siojbka somewhat.
Soza throws a head kick that misses
and Siojbka counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Soza is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Siojbka throws a sloppy head kick
and Soza counters with a series of strikes. Siojbka will be more careful next time no doubt.
Siojbka swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Soza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Siojbka throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Soza counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Siojbka is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Soza misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Siojbka checks a leg kick.
Siojbka shoots and misses
and Soza counters with a leg kick.
Bob Soza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cezary Siojbka.
Siojbka lands with a thumping leg kick.
Siojbka is looking to clinch.
Siojbka throws a head kick but Soza moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Siojbka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bob Soza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Soza slips a jab and a cross from Siojbka.
A leg kick checked by Siojbka.
Siojbka fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Soza dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cezary Siojbka's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Siojbka throws a sloppy head kick and Soza moves out of range easily.
Soza lands a glancing blow to the side of Siojbka's head.
Siojbka lets loose with a powerful body kick. Soza will feel that in the morning.
Soza throws a hook but Siojbka blocks it.
Siojbka tries to clinch but Soza is having none of it.
Siojbka tries to bum rush Soza with a series of wild strikes but Soza uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soza misses with the combination.
Siojbka lands a two punch combo.
Siojbka swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Soza counters with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siojbka misses with a combination
and Soza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Siojbka closes the distance and clinches up with Soza, looking for a takedown. Siojbka pushes Soza against the cage but Soza circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Soza throws a sloppy head kick and Siojbka moves out of range easily.
Soza throws a leg kick but Siojbka sees it coming and moves out of range.
Siojbka throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Soza counters with a left and a right that stings Siojbka.
Siojbka throws a combination that misses
and Soza counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Siojbka is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Siojbka throws a lazy head kick
and Siojbka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Soza lands with a cross.
Siojbka blocks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Siojbka moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Siojbka is trying desperately to land a takedown but Soza is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Siojbka.
Siojbka tries to clinch
and Soza counters with a stiff right hand.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Siojbka.
Siojbka tries a head kick but it misses.
Siojbka closes the distance but Soza moves to the side
letting Soza counter with a right hand.
Soza moves out of range of the body kick.
Siojbka tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Soza counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siojbka wants to clinch but Soza slips to the side
and Soza counters with a head kick. That will keep Siojbka thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Siojbka blocks a head kick by Soza.
Soza takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A head kick misses from Soza.
Siojbka looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Soza is fending him off so far but Siojbka persists. Nope, Soza circles away and we're back to standing.
Siojbka closes the distance but Soza moves to the side
and Soza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Siojbka throws a head kick that misses.
Siojbka shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Soza counters with an outside leg kick.
Bob Soza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cezary Siojbka.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Siojbka slips under a jab.
Siojbka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Siojbka throws a head kick that misses.
Siojbka misses with a wild combination.
Soza tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Siojbka tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Soza makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Siojbka works the jab nicely.
Cezary Siojbka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Siojbka is looking to land body kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Soza showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Soza 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Soza!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Victor Darwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janek Kochanowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Darwin might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Show Me What You've Got - Powerman 5000. This should be a great matchup!
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164 lbs
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165 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Victor Darwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Janek Kochanowski!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Hugh Johnson and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Kochanowski does no damage.
Kochanowski looks to land a combination but Darwin avoids it well.
Darwin shoots in and drives through. Kochanowski sprawls well.
Kochanowski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Janek Kochanowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kochanowski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Darwin shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Darwin controlling the pace.
Darwin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Darwin stands up from half guard.
Kochanowski swinging wildly here.
Darwin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Darwin trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kochanowski's guard.
Darwin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kochanowski wants to sweep here but Darwin controlling him for the moment.
Darwin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kochanowski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kochanowski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Darwin decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Nice sprawl there from Kochanowski as Darwin shoots in.
Kochanowski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Darwin gets a takedown into half guard.
Kochanowski actively working from the bottom here.
Kochanowski looks gassed!
Kochanowski pushes Darwin off looking to stand but Darwin dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Darwin seems content to control.
Darwin stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Kochanowski to get to his feet.
Darwin fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Darwin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kochanowski throws a series of punches but Darwin moves out of range.
Darwin fails with a takedown attempt.
Kochanowski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Darwin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kochanowski to the mat! Kochanowski manages to get full guard.
Kochanowski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Darwin is controlling him.
Darwin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kochanowski on the ground.
Darwin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kochanowski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Darwin is controlling him.
Darwin stands up from guard. Let's bang!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kochanowski gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Darwin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darwin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Darwin decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kochanowski, up you get!
Kochanowski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Darwin.
Darwin fails with the takedown.
Kochanowski wants to clinch.
Kochanowski slaps away a takedown attempt from Darwin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Darwin has a takedown stuffed.
Kochanowski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kochanowski goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kochanowski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darwin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Darwin wants to stand up but Kochanowski is controlling the position.
Kochanowski is trying to stand back up but Darwin is controlling him
Darwin tries to stand but can't do so whilst Kochanowski controls his leg.
Kochanowski wants to get back to his feet.
Darwin tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kochanowski tries to kick Darwin off but Darwin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kochanowski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kochanowski misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Darwin dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kochanowski throws a right hand that Darwin ducks under and follows up with a left that Darwin also avoids with ease.
Kochanowski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kochanowski scores with a one two! Darwin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kochanowski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Darwin shoots for a double leg takedown but Kochanowski sprawls well. He's pushed Darwin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kochanowski fails to land with a series of punches.
Darwin fails with a takedown attempt.
Kochanowski lands a jab-cross combination.
Darwin shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Darwin decides to return to a standing position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kochanowski lands a jab-cross combination.
Kochanowski throws a series of punches but Darwin avoids them all with ease.
Darwin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kochanowski as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Darwin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kochanowski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Darwin circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab from Kochanowski finds it's way through Darwin's defenses.
Kochanowski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Darwin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kochanowski lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Darwin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kochanowski sprawls well initially but Darwin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kochanowski wants to get back to his feet.
Darwin is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kochanowski is trying to stand back up but Darwin is controlling him
Darwin tries to pass to full mount but Kochanowski defends it.
Darwin stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Kochanowski to get to his feet.
Janek Kochanowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kochanowski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Darwin misses with a takedown attempt - Kochanowski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kochanowski scores with the left hand. Darwin knows he should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darwin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kochanowski on the side of the head.
Kochanowski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Darwin.
Darwin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kochanowski but Kochanowski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Darwin tries for a takedown but Kochanowski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kochanowski lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kochanowski misses with the combination.
Kochanowski lands a nice shot that snaps Darwin's head back.
A left lands for Kochanowski.
Kochanowski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kochanowski scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kochanowski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Darwin slips a jab and a cross from Kochanowski.
Darwin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kochanowski.
Kochanowski is looking to clinch but Darwin is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kochanowski lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Darwin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kochanowski tries to avoid it but Darwin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kochanowski to the ground. Kochanowski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kochanowski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kochanowski!
Kochanowski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kochanowski with a poor takedown
and Darwin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Darwin stands up and beckons Kochanowski to join him on the feet.
Kochanowski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice takedown defense from Kochanowski. No joy for Darwin on that attempt.
Darwin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kochanowski.
Kochanowski leaves Darwin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kochanowski swinging wildly here.
Nice shot lands for Kochanowski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darwin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kochanowski's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Kochanowski duly obliges.
Darwin fails with a takedown attempt.
Darwin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kochanowski lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kochanowski.
Kochanowski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Darwin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Darwin.
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!
Darwin decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kochanowski, up you get!
Kochanowski misses with a wild combination.
Darwin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Darwin controlling the action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Darwin wants to take a breather but Kochanowski is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Darwin dominated that second round.
That's time! Darwin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Darwin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kochanowski but Kochanowski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Darwin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Darwin feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Darwin wants to pass the guard but Kochanowski is keeping the position.
Darwin gets to his feet. Kochanowski looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kochanowski misses with a double jab.
Kochanowski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Darwin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Victor Darwin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kochanowski keeping moving, preventing Darwin from controlling successfully.
Darwin stands and steps away. Kochanowski gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kochanowski is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kochanowski fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Darwin on the side of the head.
Kochanowski misses with a wild combination.
Kochanowski wants to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kochanowski throws a right and a left that Darwin avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darwin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kochanowski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Darwin dodges the punch combination from Kochanowski.
Darwin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Darwin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kochanowski misses with a double jab.
Kochanowski thuds a left hand into Darwin's body.
Kochanowski has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Darwin shoots for a takedown but Kochanowski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kochanowski lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kochanowski stalks Darwin and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Darwin's face. Darwin staggers backwards, shaken.
Kochanowski misses with a double jab.
Kochanowski stuffs the takedown.
Kochanowski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kochanowski misses with a two punch combination.
Kochanowski throws a right and a left that Darwin avoids nicely.
Darwin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Darwin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kochanowski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Darwin circles away quickly and effectively.
A nice combination there by Kochanowski.
Kochanowski throws a right hand that Darwin ducks under and follows up with a left that Darwin also avoids with ease.
Darwin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kochanowski is fending him off so far but Darwin persists. Nope, Kochanowski circles away and we're back to standing.
Kochanowski stalks Darwin and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Darwin's face. Darwin staggers backwards, shaken.
Kochanowski lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Darwin backs up against the cage.
Some wild striking there from Kochanowski.
Darwin fails to land the takedown.
Kochanowski throws a series of strikes that have Darwin backpedaling.
Darwin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kochanowski misses with a series of wild punches.
Kochanowski stuffs the takedown.
Kochanowski scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Darwin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Darwin controlling from the top position.
Darwin wants to stand but Kochanowski has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Darwin trying to control but Kochanowski is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darwin content to stall in guard here.
Darwin stops Kochanowski from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Darwin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Victor Darwin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kochanowski wants to stand but Darwin is controlling the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kochanowski misses with a wild combination.
Darwin gets the takedown into side control.
Janek Kochanowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Darwin is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kochanowski will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kochanowski throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Darwin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Darwin, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Darwin!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Todd Maxwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Batton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Batton is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Boga Boga. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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130 lbs
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19
132 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Todd Maxwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Batton!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Damien Edna and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maxwell looks to land a combination but Batton avoids it well.
Maxwell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maxwell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Batton misses with a double jab.
Maxwell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Maxwell throws a nice looking combination but Batton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Todd Maxwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Batton misses with a two punch combination.
Batton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maxwell clinches.
Maxwell works on Batton's body with a couple of short punches.
Batton tries to land a knee to the head but Maxwell blocks with his arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maxwell.
Batton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Maxwell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Batton backwards.
Maxwell tries to break the clinch but Batton is controlling the position.
A frustrated look appears on Maxwell's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Maxwell.
Maxwell stalling the fight.
Batton keeps control of Maxwell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batton pulls guard.
Maxwell not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Batton looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Todd Maxwell just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Batton wants to clinch but Maxwell slips to the side
enabling Maxwell to counter with a crisp jab.
Batton gets in close and instigates a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Maxwell.
Maxwell lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Batton or not.
Maxwell tries to circle away but Batton has him pinned against the cage.
Batton can't break the clinch.
Maxwell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batton on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Maxwell slips a jab and a cross from Batton.
Maxwell instigates a clinch.
Batton tries a body shot but Maxwell blocks it.
Batton has had enough of the clinch but Maxwell keeps him there for the moment.
Maxwell leaning against his opponent.
Maxwell lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Batton.
Come on Maxwell - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Maxwell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Batton scores with a jab to the head.
Batton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Batton walks into a straight right hand from Maxwell.
Maxwell misses with a two punch combination.
Maxwell connects with a good right hand that stumbles Batton. Batton circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Maxwell lands with a right that hurts Batton. Batton looks to clinch but Maxwell throws a short knee that drops Batton. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Todd Maxwell!
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pop
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RATING
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