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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lorgar Grimnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buck Shot Bowie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Lorgar Grimnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Buck Shot Bowie!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Summer Carpenter and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Bowie misses.
Grimnar walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bowie misses with a lunging right hand
and Grimnar counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bowie won't be happy with that.
Grimnar tries for a kimura but Bowie is defending well.
Bowie tries to buck Grimnar off but Grimnar is having none of it.
Grimnar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bowie keeps working.
Grimnar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bowie is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bowie sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grimnar is pressing down on Bowie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bowie is holding on for now.
Grimnar landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bowie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bowie is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimnar is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bowie is just riding it out for now. Grimnar eventually gives up the hold.
Bowie is looking for a sweep. Grimnar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bowie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Grimnar is working away from the top position though.
Grimnar with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bowie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bowie taking some punishment here, with Grimnar in his half guard.
Bowie looking for submissions off his back.
Grimnar wants to pass to mount but Bowie is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Grimnar is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grimnar is trying to control. Bowie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bowie is trying to get back to full guard.
Bowie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Grimnar's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Grimnar's back!
Bowie not allowing Grimnar to control his hands.
Bowie looking to break Grimnar's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Grimnar remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Bowie will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bowie working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Grimnar just trying to survive but Bowie is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimnar rolls, trying to escape but Bowie keeps control of the position.
Grimnar covering up well and avoiding damage.
Grimnar tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Bowie goes for an armbar but Grimnar turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Grimnar.
Bowie 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bowie is on top in guard.
Grimnar lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bowie!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bowie is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bowie is in a horrible position here. Grimnar smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Grimnar breaks from Bowie's wrist control and lands an elbow.
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!
A nice elbow there by Grimnar.
Bowie is trying desperately to improve position.
Grimnar looking to control but Bowie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Grimnar pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Grimnar lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Bowie is rocked!
It looks like Buck Shot Bowie has been cut.
Grimnar tries to control but Bowie wriggling away.
Bowie is still in real trouble! Can Grimnar finish him?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grimnar pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Grimnar looking to control but Bowie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lorgar Grimnar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Buck Shot Bowie's cut.
That's time! Grimnar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
The fighters circling - Bowie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bowie seems to have recovered his senses.
Grimnar scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Bowie. Those never looked like landing.
Bowie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bowie swings for the body but Grimnar moves out of range.
Bowie misses the body punch
and Grimnar counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bowie misses with a jab to the body
and Grimnar counters with a one-two to the body.
Grimnar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bowie.
Bowie misses the shot to the body.
Bowie takes one on the button.
Grimnar shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bowie napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Grimnar stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grimnar rushes Bowie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowie scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bowie tries a body shot but Grimnar blocks it.
Grimnar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grimnar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bowie thows a body shot but no joy.
Bowie misses with a lunging right hand
and Grimnar counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bowie tries to clinch but Grimnar is having none of it.
Bowie misses with a double jab
and Grimnar counters with a two punch combo.
Buck Shot Bowie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Danga de danga de dang - Grimnar scores with a four punch combination!
Grimnar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bowie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grimnar cracks Bowie with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bowie lands a right hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowie throws a right and a left that Grimnar avoids nicely.
Lorgar Grimnar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bowie works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bowie takes one to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bowie misses with a jab to the body
and Grimnar counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bowie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bowie is staying active underneath Grimnar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Grimnar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Grimnar working over Bowie with some ground and pound. Bowie looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Grimnar is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bowie is just riding it out for now. Grimnar eventually gives up the hold.
Grimnar is looking to take a break and control but Bowie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bowie trying to control but Grimnar postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowie wants to sweep but Grimnar has passed to side control!
Grimnar trying to control the action but Bowie is working from the bottom.
Bowie manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bowie wants to get back to full guard.
Grimnar takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bowie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Grimnar postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Grimnar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bowie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Grimnar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bowie keeping moving, preventing Grimnar from controlling successfully.
Grimnar gets to his feet - Bowie follows without any prompting.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bowie misses with a lunging right hand
and Grimnar counters with a three punch combo that has Bowie backing up. Bowie nods at Grimnar to acknowledge the strikes.
Grimnar drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bowie manages to get back to half guard.
Bowie is pressing down on Grimnar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Grimnar decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Grimnar looks to land a combination. Bowie sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Buck Shot Bowie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bowie throws the left hand but Grimnar avoids the punch easily.
Grimnar moves into range and clinches up with Bowie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lorgar Grimnar dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Buck Shot Bowie's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Grimnar slips a straight right by Bowie.
Bowie gets caught flat footed, as Grimnar shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bowie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Grimnar manages to get himself to full guard.
Grimnar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bowie.
Bowie tries to free his leg and advance position but Grimnar is retaining full guard.
Bowie postures up in Grimnar's guard and throws a big left but Grimnar blocks it.
Bowie throws a big elbow that misses.
Bowie won't allow Grimnar to sweep him here.
Grimnar trying to control the position.
Bowie trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Grimnar manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Grimnar wants to control from the top but Bowie keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Grimnar is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bowie wants to sweep but no luck.
Bowie throws a couple of heel strikes.
Grimnar postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Grimnar wanted to stand there but Bowie had control of the position.
Bowie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Grimnar is aware though and is defending well.
Bowie wants to sweep here but Grimnar controlling him for the moment.
Grimnar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lorgar Grimnar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Grimnar wants to stand but Bowie is controlling his posture from full guard.
Buck Shot Bowie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimnar trying to control the position from guard on top but Bowie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bowie manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bowie unloading with bombs!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grimnar tries to hold on but Bowie postures up.
Grimnar is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimnar gets back to half guard.
Bowie moves nicely into side control.
Bowie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bowie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bowie tries to advance to mount but can't.
Bowie wants to control but Grimnar is keeping him busy.
Bowie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimnar parries the strikes from Bowie easily there. Bowie is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Grimnar to escape.
Grimnar is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bowie is controlling him well.
Bowie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bowie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bowie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Grimnar manages to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Buck Shot Bowie.
Well Grimnar 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 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lorgar Grimnar!
After the big win, Lorgar Grimnar made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors DJs Locker and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Mageramsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kim Jong Dong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jong Dong comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Aegukka kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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35
242 lbs
19 - 17 - 0 |
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265 lbs
14 - 25 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
19 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joseph Mageramsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kim Jong Dong!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Eliza Hachem and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jong Dong is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mageramsky.
It looks like Kim Jong Dong has been cut.
Mageramsky thuds his right hand into Jong Dong's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mageramsky throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mageramsky tries to sprawl but Jong Dong drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mageramsky wants to control but Jong Dong is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jong Dong throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jong Dong drops an elbow to the side of Mageramsky's head.
Jong Dong thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mageramsky's head.
Jong Dong thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mageramsky taking some punishment here, with Jong Dong in his half guard.
Mageramsky missing with punches from the bottom.
Mageramsky is looking to improve his position.
Mageramsky regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Jong Dong.
Jong Dong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mageramsky working a defensive guard here.
Jong Dong trying to control but Mageramsky is working from the bottom.
Mageramsky is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Jong Dong has his hands clasped together but Mageramsky extends and breaks Jong Dong's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Mageramsky.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joseph Mageramsky!
Joseph Mageramsky decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zibraaz Cava (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vincent Wallace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zibraaz Cava!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Damien Edna and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cava has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wallace throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cava sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cava scores with a head kick. Wallace tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Cava tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wallace slips a jab and a cross from Cava.
Cava will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cava misses with a head kick.
Wallace throws a shot from downtown. Cava moves away and avoids it.
Wallace misses with the combination.
Wallace shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cava is trying to defend but Wallace finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Cava controlling the position well.
Wallace misses with a head shot. Cava uses the momentum to regain guard.
Wallace working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wallace trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cava keeping moving, preventing Wallace from controlling successfully.
Wallace sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cava looking to control.
Wallace connects with a couple of short punches.
Cava avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cava controls Wallace momentarily but Wallace frees himself.
Cava wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cava keeping moving, preventing Wallace from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wallace throws a shot from downtown. Cava moves away and avoids it.
Cava misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wallace rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cava moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cava throws a head kick but Wallace moves out of range.
Cava misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Cava.
Wallace takes a swing at Cava's ribcage but misses.
Cava scores with a head kick. Wallace tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wallace shoots in for a double leg but Cava sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zibraaz Cava seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cava throws a head kick but Wallace moves out of range.
Wallace throws a right hand that Cava ducks under and follows up with a left that Cava also avoids with ease.
Cava throws a head kick but Wallace moves out of range.
Cava fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wallace jabs at Cava's body.
Cava throws a head kick that misses.
Cava throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jab from Wallace.
Wallace looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wallace fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wallace throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice sprawl there from Cava as Wallace shoots in.
Cava keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wallace swings for the body but Cava moves out of range.
Wallace swinging wildly here.
Wallace slips a jab and a cross from Cava.
Cava throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wallace throws a nice looking combination but Cava bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wallace throws a body punch but Cava moves out of range.
A combination from Wallace does no damage.
Cava looks to land a combination but Wallace avoids it well.
Zibraaz Cava is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cava moves away from the strike by Wallace.
Cava showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wallace.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cava will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wallace misses the jab.
Cava plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cava pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wallace lands a glancing blow to the side of Cava's head.
Cava throws a head kick that half lands.
Cava throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wallace takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Cava looks winded!
Cava throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cava tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wallace shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wallace lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Vincent Wallace will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wallace 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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cava. Wallace does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cava tries a head kick but it misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Wallace scores with a four punch combination!
Cava stuffs the takedown attempt from Wallace. Wallace gets slowly back to his feet.
Wallace lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wallace blocks a head kick by Cava.
Wallace throws a big shot that misses.
Wallace throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wallace ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cava moves away.
Cava swinging wildly here.
Wallace misses with a body shot.
Cava misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cava throws a head kick that misses.
Wallace lands with a straight right. Cava didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cava blocks a jab.
Wallace fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cava was well out of range. Poor timing from Wallace.
Wallace throws a jab when Cava was well out of range.
A head kick misses from Cava.
Wallace throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cava.
Nice defenses there by Wallace.
Wallace avoids the head kick by Cava.
Wallace avoids the head kick by Cava.
Cava swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cava throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cava is breathing heavily.
Wallace digs a good hook to Cava's body.
Wallace connects with a body shot that sends Cava's belly button to the back.
Wallace misses with a two punch combination.
Cava throws a head kick but Wallace moves out of range.
No luck for Wallace with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vincent Wallace. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wallace throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cava pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wallace lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Cava scores with a head kick. Wallace tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Wallace lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cava circles away quickly and effectively.
Wallace fails to land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wallace tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cava was well out of range. Poor timing from Wallace.
Wallace throws a right hand that Cava ducks under and follows up with a left that Cava also avoids with ease.
Cava misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cava goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Cava tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wallace was well out of range. Poor timing from Cava.
Wallace blocks a head kick by Cava.
Wallace changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cava defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wallace.
Wallace looks to score with a jab to the body but Cava is just out of range.
Vincent Wallace is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wallace fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cava manages to avoid it.
Wallace dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wallace avoids the head kick by Cava.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Cava tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cava is still trying to improve position.
Wallace working the ground and pound.
Wallace tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The ground and pound from Wallace seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Cava regains half guard, as Wallace was trying to land strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallace lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nice strikes from Wallace there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wallace throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cava keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wallace throwing shots but Cava is blocking nicely.
Wallace slips a nice elbow through Cava's hands, connecting with Cava's forehead.
Cava keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cava blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wallace.
Wallace throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wallace is keen to just control but Cava is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Wallace dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Wallace takes a swing at Cava's ribcage but misses.
Cava misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wallace waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cava.
Cava lands with a slapping head kick.
Wallace's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Wallace duly obliges.
Wallace swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wallace closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cava did well to prevent Wallace getting side control.
Cava trying to control from the bottom.
Wallace thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cava's head.
Wallace missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wallace missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wallace slips a nice elbow through Cava's hands, connecting with Cava's forehead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wallace missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wallace misses with a head shot. Cava uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wallace looking to pass the guard.
Wallace trying to control the position from guard on top but Cava is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wallace postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wallace 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wallace accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cava is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wallace wants to improve his position but Cava is controlling well.
Zibraaz Cava has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cava performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Wallace is not content to let Cava control the position.
Vincent Wallace overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wallace is looking to escape.
Wallace is pressing down on Cava's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wallace is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cava stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wallace takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wallace lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cava circles away quickly and effectively.
Cava tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wallace drives through with a takedown into Cava's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Wallace throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cava working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wallace doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wallace manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wallace throws an elbow that misses. Cava uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wallace's guard. Nice move by Cava!
Wallace is pulling down on Cava's head. It's preventing any offense from Cava, at least for the moment.
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.
Cava controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cava throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wallace is trying to control the position from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cava trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Vincent Wallace wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Wallace changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cava misses with a two punch combination.
Vincent Wallace is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cava takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vincent Wallace showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wallace, 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 30:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vincent Wallace!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Uadab Raiuga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Eel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eric Eel is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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161 lbs
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160 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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Uadab Raiuga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eric Eel!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Hugh Johnson and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raiuga keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Eel has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Eel tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Raiuga counters with a one-two to the body.
Eel shoots for a double leg takedown but Raiuga sprawls well. He's pushed Eel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Raiuga looks to land a combination but Eel avoids it well.
Eel shoots in and drives through. Raiuga sprawls well.
Uadab Raiuga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Eel.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Eel, right into the meat.
Raiuga will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Eel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Eel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Raiuga swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Raiuga rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Eel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Raiuga swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Eel counters with a three punch combo that has Raiuga backing up. Raiuga nods at Eel to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eel shoots for a takedown but Raiuga saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raiuga avoids the body shot from Eel.
Eel lands a nice hook to Raiuga's body. Raiuga takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Eel tries to clinch but Raiuga is having none of it.
Uadab Raiuga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Eel misses with a takedown
and Raiuga counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Raiuga scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Eel is rocked!
Eel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Raiuga swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Eel counters with a thumping low kick.
Raiuga connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Eel tumbling to the canvas! Raiuga pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Eel was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Uadab Raiuga!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dale Fernhart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jakub Kochanowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kochanowski's choice of entrance music: Midgard. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dale Fernhart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jakub Kochanowski!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Bruno Hogan and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kochanowski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kochanowski slips a jab and a cross from Fernhart.
Kochanowski gets caught flat footed, as Fernhart shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fernhart trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kochanowski manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Fernhart keeping moving, preventing Kochanowski from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kochanowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kochanowski won't allow Fernhart to sweep him here.
Kochanowski slips nicely into half guard.
Fernhart is pressing down on Kochanowski's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fernhart bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kochanowski's guard.
Fernhart is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fernhart wants to control from the top but Kochanowski keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kochanowski wants to get back to his feet but Fernhart is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fernhart controlling from the top position.
Fernhart throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fernhart tries to free his leg and advance position but Kochanowski is retaining full guard.
Fernhart in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fernhart slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kochanowski keeping moving, preventing Fernhart from controlling successfully.
Fernhart is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at The Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Fernhart sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Dale Fernhart wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Kochanowski clinches up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernhart on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fernhart tries to score a body lock takedown but Kochanowski shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fernhart takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kochanowski is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kochanowski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fernhart takes one on the button.
Fernhart jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kochanowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kochanowski wants to clinch up but Fernhart keeps it at a distance.
Fernhart will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kochanowski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kochanowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good shot there by Kochanowski.
Kochanowski throws a body punch but Fernhart moves out of range.
Kochanowski lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fernhart backs up against the cage.
Kochanowski goes for a double leg but Fernhart avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fernhart continues to drive forward.
Kochanowski working aggressively here.
Kochanowski tries to land a knee to the head but Fernhart blocks with his arms.
Fernhart tries for a takedown but Kochanowski manages to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernhart is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kochanowski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dale Fernhart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kochanowski just leaning against Fernhart, taking a breather.
We've been informed that Kochanowski has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kochanowski jumps into guard, dragging Fernhart to the mat.
Kochanowski has an active guard here but Fernhart has managed to pass into half guard.
Kochanowski is trying to stand back up but Fernhart is controlling him
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fernhart keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kochanowski is trying to stand back up but Fernhart is controlling him
Fernhart is keen to just control but Kochanowski is a slippery customer.
Fernhart looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dale Fernhart will probably get the nod.
That's time! Fernhart's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kochanowski tries to clinch up.
Dale Fernhart is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kochanowski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kochanowski scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jakub Kochanowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Kochanowski misses the target.
Fernhart missing with a left hand there. Kochanowski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kochanowski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kochanowski fails to land with a series of punches.
Kochanowski misses with a series of wild punches.
Fernhart drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fernhart slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Fernhart 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.
Kochanowski wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernhart stays in close to Kochanowski's body and controls the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kochanowski pushes Fernhart off and gets back to his feet.
Fernhart slips a jab and a cross from Kochanowski.
Kochanowski stuffs the takedown attempt from Fernhart. Fernhart gets slowly back to his feet.
Kochanowski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kochanowski tries a head kick but it misses.
Kochanowski throws a leg kick but Fernhart sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fernhart throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kochanowski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jakub Kochanowski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Kochanowski does it's job there.
Kochanowski fails to land with a series of punches.
Fernhart misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fernhart lands a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kochanowski uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fernhart has time to react.
A punch combination from Kochanowski misses.
Fernhart avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kochanowski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fernhart.
Fernhart swinging wildly here.
Kochanowski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fernhart's waist but Fernhart gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kochanowski off to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernhart closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kochanowski trying to control here.
Kochanowski gets full guard.
Fernhart stands and throws Kochanowski's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Fernhart controls the position.
Kochanowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fernhart is looking to take a break and control but Kochanowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kochanowski wants to control but Fernhart postures up.
Kochanowski is trying to buck Fernhart off.
Fernhart trying to control the action but Kochanowski is working from the bottom.
Fernhart cracks Kochanowski with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kochanowski can't do much from the bottom here.
Fernhart is looking to take a break and control but Kochanowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jakub Kochanowski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
A looping hook to the body misses from Fernhart. Kochanowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kochanowski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fernhart counters with a two punch combo.
Kochanowski lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fernhart looks to land a combination but Kochanowski avoids it well.
Kochanowski doesn't manage to clinch there - Fernhart circles away.
Nice defenses there by Fernhart.
Kochanowski misses with a wild combination.
Kochanowski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fernhart swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fernhart scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fernhart shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Fernhart was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Check out the look on Fernhart's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Kochanowski is not content to let Fernhart control the position.
Fernhart goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kochanowski rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Fernhart's guard! Nice work there by Kochanowski!
Kochanowski wants to pass the guard but Fernhart is keeping the position.
Fernhart bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kochanowski's guard.
Fernhart sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kochanowski wants to stand but Fernhart is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernhart wants to pass the guard but Kochanowski is keeping the position.
Kochanowski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kochanowski 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.
Fernhart controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kochanowski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kochanowski keeping moving, preventing Fernhart from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kochanowski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fernhart controls the pace.
Fernhart wants to control from the top but Kochanowski keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Dale Fernhart.
Kochanowski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fernhart pinned against the cage. Fernhart gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fernhart fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kochanowski manages to avoid it.
Fernhart looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kochanowski has his takedown stuffed
and Fernhart counters with a series of strikes. Kochanowski will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kochanowski has a takedown stuffed.
Dale Fernhart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jakub Kochanowski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Fernhart, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice takedown defense from Fernhart. No joy for Kochanowski on that attempt.
Nice defenses there by Fernhart.
Kochanowski is looking to clinch but Fernhart is avoiding it.
Fernhart slips under a jab.
Fernhart fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kochanowski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kochanowski throws a shot from downtown. Fernhart moves away and avoids it.
Kochanowski with a nice cross.
Kochanowski tries to clinch there but Fernhart circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fernhart looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fernhart looks for a takedown but Kochanowski sprawls well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dale Fernhart showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fernhart has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dale Fernhart!
Dale Fernhart 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Hettie Kate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zhou Fei Chi Song (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kate comes to the cage accompanied by Peanuts Theme. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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160 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
18 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hettie Kate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zhou Fei Chi Song!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Bruno Hogan and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fei Chi Song swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fei Chi Song tries to move into range but Kate moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fei Chi Song ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fei Chi Song takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kate pushes Fei Chi Song up against the cage in a clinch.
Kate crunches a lovely knee into Fei Chi Song's ribcage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kate.
Nice elbow from Kate.
Kate scores a nice knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kate working Fei Chi Song over with knees to the body.
Kate has Fei Chi Song pressed against the cage, preventing Fei Chi Song from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kate connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Zhou Fei Chi Song has been cut.
Kate connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fei Chi Song's face.
Kate is working Fei Chi Song over against the cage.
Kate cracks Fei Chi Song with a nice body shot.
Kate scores a nice knee to the body.
Fei Chi Song looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kate scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kate definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fei Chi Song letting Kate take a breather here.
Kate lands an elbow inside.
Kate lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kate obliges.
Kate controlling the action here for a moment.
Kate is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kate.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kate.
Kate lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fei Chi Song backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kate landing knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kate cracks Fei Chi Song with a nice body shot.
Kate lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kate lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kate lands a body shot.
Kate with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fei Chi Song is rocked!
Kate unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fei Chi Song lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kate drops Fei Chi Song with a big knee straight up the middle! Fei Chi Song is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Fei Chi Song is still on wobbly legs! Can Kate finish him?
Kate feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Fei Chi Song crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hettie Kate!
Hettie Kate 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Stien (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauricio Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rua has chosen Roy Jones - Can't be touched as his entrance music. Ben Stien has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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205 lbs
20 - 15 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ben Stien!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mauricio Rua!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Bruno Hogan and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stien scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Rua is pressing down on Stien's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rua is trying to control the position but Stien postures up.
Rua had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stien defends it easily.
Stien throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rua working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Stien has passed into half guard!
Stien prevents Rua from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stien is looking to take a break and control but Rua is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rua is trying to get back to full guard.
Stien seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stien.
Stien looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Stien connects with a nice short shot to Rua's temple.
Rua controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Rua is looking to improve his position.
Stien seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rua looking for submissions off his back.
Stien seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rua is not content to let Stien control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua actively working from the bottom here.
Stien sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rua defending well though.
Stien trying to control from half guard but Rua is working away.
Rua actively working from the bottom here.
Stien lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rua flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Stien takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Stien wants to control but Rua is keeping him busy.
Stien stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rua pushes Stien off looking to stand but Stien dives back in and keeps control.
We've been hearing that Stien has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rua looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stien wants to take a breather but Rua is having none of it.
Stien is just content to waste time from the top position. Rua takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Stien wants to control from the top but Rua keeps moving.
Rua working for a triangle but Stien defends it easily.
Stien trying to control the position from guard on top but Rua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua keeping full guard, as Stien tries to pass.
Rua working for a triangle but Stien defends it easily.
Rua working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stien doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stien manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stien has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Stien content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rua throws his legs up looking for a submission but Stien uses it to pass to side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rua trying to remain calm as Stien controls from the top position.
Rua is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Stien dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Stien misses with a wild body shot.
Stien fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stien tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rua manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rua shoots in looking for a takedown. Stien tries to sprawl out of it but Rua keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stien manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rua with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stien counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rua darts in looking for a takedown but Stien gets double underhooks and turns Rua into the cage.
Ben Stien has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mauricio Rua.
Rua with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stien scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stien lands a left hand.
Rua has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Stien after a bit of a struggle.
Stien lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rua wants a takedown but no success here.
Rua drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stien gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stien working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stien can't find room to land a body shot as Rua controls the action.
Stien works on Rua's body with a couple of short punches.
Rua is breathing heavily.
Stien lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rua is rocked!
Stien lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rua is still on wobbly legs! Can Stien finish him?
Stien lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hand to the body from Stien.
A short uppercut from Rua.
Rua drops down looking for an ankle pick but Stien pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ben Stien seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stien jabs Rua to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mauricio Rua is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stien closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rua seems to have recovered his senses.
Still in the clinch, Stien scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stien breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stien closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stien throws a head punch that misses.
Stien lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rua.
Stien working aggressively here.
Stien lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stien pulls guard.
Stien looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stien looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stien looking for a guillotine here but Rua defends easily.
Rua lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rua trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ben Stien overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua stands up over Stien, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rua throws a big right hand that misses.
Stien trying to keep a closed guard but Rua is proving a slippery customer.
Rua trying to control the position from guard on top but Stien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stien 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.
Rua working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rua trying to control but Stien is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua stays in close to Stien's body and controls the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Stien holds on and takes a little breather.
Stien keeping moving, preventing Rua from controlling successfully.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Mauricio Rua wasn't active enough on the ground.
Rua steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stien.
Stien with a body punch. A glancing blow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stien leaves Rua with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No luck for Rua with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Stien dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Stien tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rua manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stien clinches up against the cage.
Stien softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
It looks like Mauricio Rua has been cut.
Rua lands a shoulder strike.
Rua manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Stien content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Stien wants to control from the top but Rua keeps moving.
Stien not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Stien trying to control but Rua is working from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rua looking for a sweep. Not yet Rua, not yet.
Rua is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stien is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Stien is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Stien keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rua's head.
Rua looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rua escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stien gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stien trying to control but Rua is working from the bottom.
Stien controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rua controls Stien momentarily but Stien frees himself.
Stien working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rua isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Stien stacks Rua on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Stien!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua tries to bench press Stien off him but Stien keeps the position.
Stien looks up at the clock and then as Rua takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Stien smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Stien scores with punches from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stien creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Stien working away.
Rua tries to improve position but can't.
Stien scoring with punches from side control.
Stien is working Rua over with some ground and pound from side control.
Stien cracks Rua with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Stien immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Rua is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Stien!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Stien!
After winning the bout, Ben Stien thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksander Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Tippin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivanov comes to the cage accompanied by Step Into A World (Rapture's Delight). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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39
275 lbs
34 - 22 - 0 |
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268 lbs
14 - 12 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aleksander Ivanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pete Tippin!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Hugh Johnson and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivanov fails with the takedown.
Oooh a lovely combination from Tippin sends Ivanov down but not out. Tippin dives into side control looking to finish.
It looks like Aleksander Ivanov 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!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
A big shot lands for Tippin! That's hurt Ivanov! Will he recover? Tippin fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pete Tippin!
Pete Tippin 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Titus Kahoohalphala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kuroda Atsushi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kahoohalphala's entrance music is Diablo Swing Orchestra - Ragdoll Physics. A fine choice. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Kuroda Atsushi enters the cage!
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Titus Kahoohalphala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kuroda Atsushi!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Hugh Johnson and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kahoohalphala looks to land a left hand but Atsushi moved out of range nicely.
Kahoohalphala has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Sydney Elite Systems in the buildup to the fight.
Atsushi scores with a takedown into Kahoohalphala's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Atsushi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kahoohalphala wants to sweep but no luck.
Kahoohalphala trying to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Atsushi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atsushi trying to control but Kahoohalphala is working from the bottom.
Atsushi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kahoohalphala has his foot on Atsushi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Atsushi works his way back into a safe position though.
Atsushi trying to control the position from guard on top but Kahoohalphala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kahoohalphala managing to control the position.
Kahoohalphala is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Atsushi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kahoohalphala pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atsushi is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kahoohalphala wants to lay and pray for a moment but Atsushi keeps working.
Atsushi tries to roll over but Kahoohalphala keeps him under control.
Kahoohalphala uses his free foot to push down on Atsushi's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Atsushi.
Atsushi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kahoohalphala with a couple of short strikes.
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!
Atsushi is looking to get to half guard.
Kahoohalphala wants to control the pace but Atsushi is squirming around nicely.
Kahoohalphala landing punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala landing strikes from the mount.
Kahoohalphala fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Atsushi is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kahoohalphala looking to control but Atsushi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Atsushi wants to hold on but Kahoohalphala pushes him away.
Kahoohalphala landing punches.
Atsushi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kahoohalphala will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kahoohalphala cracks Atsushi with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Atsushi is still in real trouble! Can Kahoohalphala finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Atsushi is squirming around, avoiding Kahoohalphala's attempts to control the action.
Atsushi seems to have recovered his senses.
Atsushi is working to get back to half guard.
Kahoohalphala with shots to the head and body - Atsushi looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kahoohalphala landing punches.
Kahoohalphala putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kahoohalphala lands a big shot to the head and Atsushi winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Titus Kahoohalphala!
A victorious Titus Kahoohalphala thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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