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DFC 23: Bloodshed PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Travis Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crisanto Pitpitunge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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165 lbs
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168 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Travis Knight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Crisanto Pitpitunge!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Darius Henderson and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pitpitunge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pitpitunge tries for a takedown but Knight sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Knight tries to keep at a distance but Pitpitunge has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pitpitunge breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knight looks to clinch
and Pitpitunge counters with a head kick.
Knight shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pitpitunge as he jumps to the side.
Knight is looking to clinch but Pitpitunge is avoiding it.
Pitpitunge has his takedown stuffed
and Knight counters by clinching up.
Pitpitunge breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pitpitunge clinches.
Knight wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pitpitunge has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Knight uses from the top position.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Pitpitunge isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Knight stacks Pitpitunge 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 Knight!
Pitpitunge managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Knight.
Pitpitunge tries to bench press Knight off him but Knight keeps the position.
Pitpitunge takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Knight taking a breather here.
Knight decides to stand back up.
Knight dives in and scores a takedown into Pitpitunge's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight trying to control the position from guard on top but Pitpitunge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knight postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pitpitunge is working an open guard so Knight takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pitpitunge throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Knight.
Knight misses with a wild body shot.
Pitpitunge misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knight.
Knight tries to clinch but Pitpitunge is having none of it.
Pitpitunge shoots in looking for a takedown. Knight tries to sprawl out of it but Pitpitunge keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Knight manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Travis Knight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Crisanto Pitpitunge.
Knight pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Knight shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pitpitunge sprawls well. Pitpitunge wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Knight gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight clinches.
Pitpitunge tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Knight manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Pitpitunge avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Knight keeping full guard, as Pitpitunge tries to pass.
Pitpitunge trying to control the position from guard on top but Knight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Pitpitunge really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Knight. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Knight looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pitpitunge stopping the sweep attempt from Knight.
Knight trying to keep a closed guard but Pitpitunge is proving a slippery customer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pitpitunge trying to control the position from guard on top but Knight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Knight dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pitpitunge drives through and clinches with Knight against the cage.
Knight is trying to pull guard but Pitpitunge turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pitpitunge lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knight gets full guard.
Knight looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Knight wriggles free and stands up.
Pitpitunge shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Travis Knight overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knight trying to control but Pitpitunge postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight moves into full guard.
Knight working a defensive guard here.
Pitpitunge sitting in guard here, content to control.
Knight is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Knight manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pitpitunge manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight is looking to stand up but Pitpitunge won't let him.
Pitpitunge not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pitpitunge keeping moving, preventing Knight from controlling successfully.
Pitpitunge is controlling Knight's posture.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Pitpitunge scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pitpitunge throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pitpitunge tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitpitunge wants to take a breather but Knight manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Pitpitunge.
Knight 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.
Knight is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pitpitunge trying to control the position from guard on top but Knight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pitpitunge manages to get himself to full guard.
Pitpitunge keeping moving, preventing Knight from controlling successfully.
Pitpitunge has control of Knight's left arm, preventing Knight from doing any damage.
Pitpitunge doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knight looking to sit in guard and control but Pitpitunge gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Knight is striking off his back. Pitpitunge thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Crisanto Pitpitunge will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A head kick misses from Pitpitunge.
Knight tries to keep at a distance but Pitpitunge has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pitpitunge pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knight throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pitpitunge's waist but Pitpitunge gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Knight off to one side.
Knight closes the distance but Pitpitunge moves to the side
and Pitpitunge holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Pitpitunge avoids the elbow strike from Knight, against the cage.
Knight wants to take the fight to the mat but Pitpitunge manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Knight tries to score a body lock takedown but Pitpitunge shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Travis Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pitpitunge is stalling here.
Knight misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pitpitunge has Knight pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Pitpitunge pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Knight tumbling to the mat - Pitpitunge dives into Knight's guard.
Knight is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Knight looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pitpitunge is one step ahead there.
Pitpitunge wants to stand but Knight has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight keeping moving, preventing Pitpitunge from controlling successfully.
Pitpitunge engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Knight wants to get back to his feet but Pitpitunge is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Pitpitunge tries to free his leg and advance position but Knight is retaining full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Crisanto Pitpitunge.
Pitpitunge shoots for a double leg takedown but Knight sprawls well. He's pushed Pitpitunge's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Knight looks to score with a jab to the body but Pitpitunge is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pitpitunge paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pitpitunge bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pitpitunge closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pitpitunge is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pitpitunge escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pitpitunge misses with a takedown attempt - Knight sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pitpitunge takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pitpitunge misses with a wild body shot.
Knight drives through and clinches with Pitpitunge against the cage.
Pitpitunge leaning his opponent against the cage.
Pitpitunge is trying to maintain a safe position but Knight gets an underhook and turns Pitpitunge into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pitpitunge wants to take the fight to the mat but Knight manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Knight has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Pitpitunge uses from the top position.
Pitpitunge has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Knight to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Pitpitunge is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Knight pulls down on the head and he's put Pitpitunge to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Travis Knight!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lou Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Van Damme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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193 lbs
1 - 1 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Lou Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Van Damme!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Hugh Johnson and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson swinging wildly here.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnson tries to bum rush Damme with a series of wild strikes but Damme uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
Damme misses with a wild body shot.
Damme misses with an uppercut.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Damme.
Johnson rushes Damme and presses him up against the cage.
Johnson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Knees in the clinch landing for Damme.
Johnson takes a knee right on the jaw!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Damme with a knee to the head.
Damme comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Damme landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
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!
Damme's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Damme throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Damme scores with the left hand. Johnson knows he should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson moves into the clinch.
Johnson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nice body punch from Damme - that landed with a thud.
Damme utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Damme's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Damme thows a body shot but no joy.
Damme scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Damme.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Damme connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Damme slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Johnson misses the jab.
Johnson throws a combination that misses
and Damme counters with a one-two to the body.
Johnson tries to move into range but Damme moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Johnson is rocked!
Damme has closed the distance and engaged Johnson in a clinch.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Damme.
Damme manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Damme cracks Johnson on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Johnson falls backwards against the cage. Damme follows up with more strikes that drop Johnson to his knees. Damme keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Johnson! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Van Damme!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Miss Informed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tristan Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Informed might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Stereopony - Hitohira No Hanabira. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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148 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Miss Informed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tristan Lee!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Donatello Bradman and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Informed lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lee at a distance.
Lee takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Informed thows a body shot but no joy.
Informed fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Informed misses with a few strikes there.
Informed throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Informed throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
Miss Informed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Informed has closed the distance and engaged Lee in a clinch.
Informed content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Informed pushes Lee back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lee misses with an elbow over the top.
Informed has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A frustrated look appears on Lee's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Informed pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice body punch from Informed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Informed connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Informed lunges at Lee with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lee's hand.
Lee's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Informed connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lee scrambles back to his feet.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Informed! Lee is backing up but he can't get away as Informed lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Lee and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Miss Informed!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sum Gai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gideon Kumar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gai's entrance music is I'm A Lover Not A Fighter. A fine choice. Kumar has chosen Chris Warren and J Johnston - Make Some Noise as his entrance music. Gideon Kumar has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Sum Gai's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sum Gai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gideon Kumar!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Hugh Johnson and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gai slaps away a takedown attempt from Kumar, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kumar shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gai is trying to defend but Kumar finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kumar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gai knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kumar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kumar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gai keeps working.
Gai wants to improve his position but Kumar is controlling well.
Gai keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kumar throws a strike but Gai avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kumar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kumar trying to control but Gai is working from the bottom.
Gai is looking to sweep but instead, Kumar has passed into half guard.
Kumar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kumar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gai knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kumar trying to control from Gai's half guard. Gai has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Gai controls Kumar momentarily but Kumar frees himself.
Kumar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kumar throwing strikes from guard but Gai blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kumar trying to control the position from guard on top but Gai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kumar landing some decent shots from guard.
Kumar decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gai, up you get!
Kumar tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gai defends well and Kumar ends up having to push Gai into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gai lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Gideon Kumar has been cut.
Gai with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
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!
Gai scores with a shot to the side of Kumar's head.
Gai with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kumar lands an uppercut.
Kumar takes an elbow to the temple.
Kumar drags the fight down to the ground.
Gai looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sum Gai has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Kumar closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kumar works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Kumar is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gai has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kumar tries to advance to mount but Gai instead regains half guard.
Kumar is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gai is just riding it out for now. Kumar eventually gives up the hold.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kumar is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gideon Kumar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gideon Kumar's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gai misses with a low kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gai - that will leave a mark!
Kumar swats away the attempt to clinch by Gai.
Gai throws a leg kick but Kumar moved away.
Kumar drives through and clinches with Gai against the cage.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Kumar. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Kumar tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gai prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kumar takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gai.
Gai with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gai with a knee to the head.
Gai missing with knees to the body.
Gai lands an elbow inside.
Gai lands an elbow that stopped Kumar in his tracks for a moment.
That has opened up Gideon Kumar's cut even more.
Our sources have told us that Gai has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Kumar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
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!
Gai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kumar is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gai crunches a lovely knee into Kumar's ribcage.
Kumar is breathing heavily.
Kumar is looking for a takedown.
Sum Gai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gideon Kumar.
Gai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kumar's elbow.
Gai lands an elbow just above Kumar 's eye.
Kumar takes an elbow to the forehead.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Knees to the body from Gai.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gai is working Kumar over against the cage.
Gai unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kumar lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kumar takes an elbow to the temple.
The cut above Gideon Kumar's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gai obliges.
Gai lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gai.
A shot in the inside from Gai.
Gai lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gai using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gai lands an elbow that stopped Kumar in his tracks for a moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gai lands an elbow that stopped Kumar in his tracks for a moment.
Kumar takes an elbow to the temple.
Gai prevents the takedown attempt.
Kumar takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gai connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kumar's face.
Gideon Kumar's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Gai with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gai lands a damaging elbow.
Kumar can't get the takedown.
Gai comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Knees to the body from Gai.
Sum Gai has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Gai.
Gai working Kumar over with knees to the body.
Gai is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gai comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gai lands an elbow inside that Kumar shrugs off.
Kumar takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gai connects with a knee to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Gideon Kumar's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sum Gai!
Sum Gai tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
In defeat, Gideon Kumar stepped up to the mic, saying 'Suck it.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Crash Killum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Alcatraz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Randy Alcatraz will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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22
200 lbs
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210 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Crash Killum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Randy Alcatraz!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, John Mangel and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alcatraz throws a low kick but Killum moves out of range easily.
Alcatraz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Killum with a jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Alcatraz 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.
Killum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Killum moves into range and clinches up with Alcatraz.
Killum wants to break free but Alcatraz has control.
Killum misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Killum tries a body shot but Alcatraz blocks it.
Alcatraz has Killum pressed against the cage, preventing Killum from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Killum misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alcatraz tightens his grip and picks Killum up, before dumping him to the ground. Killum manages to land in guard.
Alcatraz drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Alcatraz seems to have locked his on tight now - Killum screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Alcatraz, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Randy Alcatraz!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yukio Vorarlberna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slyck Kira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kira has chosen Prehistoric Dog by Red Fang as his entrance music. Yukio Vorarlberna has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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150 lbs
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BJJ Purple 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Yukio Vorarlberna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Slyck Kira!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Darius Henderson and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kira shoots in and gets a takedown into Vorarlberna's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kira is looking to work some ground and pound but Vorarlberna has wrist control.
Kira has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vorarlberna keeping full guard, as Kira tries to pass.
Kira drops back looking for a leg! Vorarlberna is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vorarlberna manages to kick Kira off! Kira jumps back into Vorarlberna's guard.
Vorarlberna keeping full guard, as Kira tries to pass.
Kira throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vorarlberna works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kira with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kira loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vorarlberna manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kira manages to get himself to full guard.
Vorarlberna got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kira has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vorarlberna has managed to get both his arms back between Kira's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vorarlberna looking to sit in guard and control but Kira gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Vorarlberna could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kira postures up in Vorarlberna's guard and throws a big left but Vorarlberna blocks it.
Kira wants to control from the top but Vorarlberna keeps moving.
Vorarlberna is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kira is aware though and is defending well.
Kira postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Vorarlberna is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kira, into his guard.
Vorarlberna has gone for a leg lock! Kira slips out almost immediately though and dives into Vorarlberna's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vorarlberna looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kira is one step ahead there.
Kira wants to control from the top but Vorarlberna keeps moving.
Kira wants to pass the guard but Vorarlberna is keeping the position.
Kira trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kira tries to free his leg and advance position but Vorarlberna is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kira looking to sit in guard and control but Vorarlberna gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Vorarlberna passes Kira's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kira is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Vorarlberna lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Vorarlberna moves nicely into side control.
Vorarlberna is trying to get an arm triangle but Kira is defending well.
Kira avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Vorarlberna.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kira manages to get back to half guard.
Kira tries to roll over but Vorarlberna keeps him under control.
Vorarlberna wants to pass to mount but Kira is defending the position.
Kira blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vorarlberna.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kira is looking for a sweep. Vorarlberna is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vorarlberna thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kira's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slyck Kira dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Vorarlberna misses with a straight left.
Kira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vorarlberna shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kira looking for submissions off his back.
Vorarlberna throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vorarlberna working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vorarlberna is keen to just control but Kira is a slippery customer.
Vorarlberna seems to be looking for submissions.
Kira looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kira makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kira.
Vorarlberna looking to sit in guard and control but Kira gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kira is fighting to break Vorarlberna's control of his arms but Vorarlberna is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Vorarlberna keeping moving, preventing Kira from controlling successfully.
Kira throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kira throwing strikes but missing.
Slyck Kira has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kira trying to control but Vorarlberna is working from the bottom.
Vorarlberna pulls Kira in to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kira drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kira jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vorarlberna trying to control the position here.
Kira trying to control but Vorarlberna is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kira comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vorarlberna rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kira moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kira manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Vorarlberna on his heels. He'll look to pass Vorarlberna's guard now, I'm sure.
Kira postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Vorarlberna is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kira, into his guard.
Kira keeping moving, preventing Vorarlberna from controlling successfully.
Kira working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vorarlberna.
Kira working for submissions but it's allowed Vorarlberna to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vorarlberna throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kira is looking to improve his position.
Vorarlberna lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vorarlberna is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Yukio Vorarlberna will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Vorarlberna throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Vorarlberna uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kira.
Vorarlberna tries to bum rush Kira with a series of wild strikes but Kira uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kira throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Vorarlberna tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kira is in Vorarlberna's guard.
Kira trying to control the position from guard on top but Vorarlberna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kira drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Vorarlberna manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kira has Vorarlberna in his guard.
Vorarlberna looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kira utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vorarlberna trying to control the position from guard on top but Kira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kira keeping moving, preventing Vorarlberna from controlling successfully.
Kira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vorarlberna is aware though and is defending well.
Kira keeping full guard, as Vorarlberna tries to pass.
Vorarlberna engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vorarlberna works over Kira with some ground and pound from guard.
Kira has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vorarlberna can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vorarlberna wanted to stand there but Kira had control of the position.
Vorarlberna chips away with some ground and pound.
Vorarlberna forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kira is staying active underneath Vorarlberna, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kira wants to control but Vorarlberna is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kira avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vorarlberna.
Vorarlberna is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vorarlberna with the ground and pound but Kira uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Vorarlberna drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kira dives on top into guard.
Kira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kira trying to control the position from guard on top but Vorarlberna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vorarlberna is looking to stand up but Kira isn't so interested in that idea.
Vorarlberna keeping full guard, as Kira tries to pass.
Kira throws a strike but Vorarlberna rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kira looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Vorarlberna is defending well. Kira quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Vorarlberna has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Kira celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Slyck Kira!
An out of breath Slyck Kira thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Konden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georges St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Konden's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, FIGHT SONG. The crowd seem to be enjoying St Pierre's choice of entrance music: Man Ah Bad Man. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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25
180 lbs
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25
175 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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Brawler
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eddie Konden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Georges St Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Steve Erwin and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Pierre shoots for a double leg takedown but Konden sprawls well. He's pushed St Pierre's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
St Pierre shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Konden pinned against the cage. Konden gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
St Pierre fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Eddie Konden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Georges St Pierre.
Konden is looking to clinch.
Konden scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Konden listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Konden misses with a body kick.
St Pierre tries to clinch up.
Nice sprawl there from Konden as St Pierre shoots in.
St Pierre darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
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!
St Pierre throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Konden to regain full guard.
St Pierre drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and St Pierre jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Konden seems keen to control St Pierre's posture.
Konden looking for a sweep. Not yet Konden, not yet.
Konden is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Finch Farm that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
St Pierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Konden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Konden looking for a sweep. Not yet Konden, not yet.
Konden wants to stand but St Pierre is controlling the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Eddie Konden.
Konden closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Konden controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre trying to control but Konden postures up.
St Pierre manages to get to full guard.
Konden looking to pass the guard.
St Pierre looking for a guillotine here but Konden defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre is adopting a defensive guard.
St Pierre has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Konden can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Konden wants to stand but St Pierre is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Konden defends well.
Konden tries to stand but St Pierre is controlling from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
St Pierre throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Konden escapes and throws St Pierre's legs to the side, diving into side control!
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 Eddie Konden will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
St Pierre fails to land the takedown.
Konden thuds his shin into the meat of St Pierre's side.
Nice takedown defense from Konden. No joy for St Pierre on that attempt.
St Pierre tries to close the distance and clinch but Konden swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Konden throws a head kick that misses.
St Pierre blocks a head kick by Konden.
St Pierre looking to score a takedown here. Konden is defending well but St Pierre drives through and ends up in Konden's guard.
St Pierre is standing up over Konden. Konden looks to escape but St Pierre dives into side control.
St Pierre tries for a kimura but Konden is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Konden is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Konden is trying to improve his position.
Konden wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
St Pierre decides to stand up, so the ref orders Konden to his feet.
St Pierre is trying hard to land a takedown here. Konden sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Eddie Konden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Georges St Pierre.
Konden swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and St Pierre counters with a nice double leg into guard.
St Pierre trying to control but Konden is working from the bottom.
Konden wants to stand up but St Pierre is controlling him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konden keeping moving, preventing St Pierre from controlling successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
St Pierre sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've been informed that St Pierre has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Georges St Pierre was stalling too much, according to the referee.
St Pierre fails with a takedown attempt.
St Pierre fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Georges St Pierre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Konden throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Konden misses with a head kick.
Konden throws a good cross that connects.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Konden swinging wildly here.
St Pierre shoots in for a takedown but Konden shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
St Pierre throws a right and a left that Konden avoids nicely.
St Pierre tries to clinch there but Konden circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from St Pierre.
Konden shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Konden showed some decent athleticism there.
Konden stands up from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Konden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eddie Konden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Konden stuffs the takedown attempt from St Pierre. St Pierre gets slowly back to his feet.
St Pierre shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Konden defends it nicely.
Konden moves in looking to clinch but St Pierre pushes him off.
Konden scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Konden wants to free his trapped foot but St Pierre is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Konden gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Eddie Konden will probably get the nod.
That's time! Konden's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Konden gets a takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Konden.
St Pierre wants to improve his position but Konden is controlling well.
Konden wants to take a breather but St Pierre is having none of it.
Konden is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because St Pierre is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
St Pierre wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre is pressing down on Konden's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Konden controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Eddie Konden wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Konden shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. St Pierre is trying to defend but Konden finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
St Pierre is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Konden wants to stand but St Pierre has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if St Pierre can do anything to dispel that myth.
Konden has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, St Pierre works to full guard.
Konden has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now St Pierre is on top in guard.
St Pierre pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Konden is keeping the position for now.
Konden keeping moving, preventing St Pierre from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Konden wants to get back to his feet but St Pierre is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
St Pierre sitting in guard, not really doing much.
St Pierre passes Konden's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Konden tries to get to full guard but St Pierre has control of the leg.
Konden is in trouble now - St Pierre has advanced to mount!
St Pierre looking for a guillotine from mount but Konden is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre lands a couple of good shots and Konden has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Konden looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
St Pierre is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Konden is defending well though. St Pierre let's go of the attempt for now.
St Pierre looking for the choke from the back.
Georges St Pierre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
St Pierre looking for the choke from the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Konden looking very determined here, making life difficult for St Pierre.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Konden looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Eddie Konden is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
St Pierre is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Konden is defending well though. St Pierre let's go of the attempt for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Georges St Pierre comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Konden has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Konden!
Eddie Konden seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Georges St Pierre spoke after the fight, saying 'I need to make a point now. I can't sleep at night. I'm going crazy. I need to relax. I need to get out for awhile. I don't know what I'm gonna do. I feel like I left everything out, but I need to keep some of my life personal...'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mack Bolan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Bradley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bradley has chosen O Fortuna as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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20
218 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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215 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mack Bolan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Steve Bradley!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Steve Erwin and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bradley thows a body shot but no joy.
Bolan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bradley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bradley misses with a two punch combination.
Bolan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bradley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Our sources have told us that Bolan has been working on his elbows in the gym.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bolan.
Bradley is trying to break free.
Bolan keeps control of Bradley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bolan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bradley is defending well for now.
Bolan looking to throw knees to the head but Bradley is blocking nicely.
Bolan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bradley.
A frustrated look appears on Bradley's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bolan misses with a knee to the head.
Bolan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bradley's efforts to push away.
Bradley takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bradley takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolan missing with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Bolan.
Bradley avoiding damage as Bolan throws knees to the body.
Bolan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bradley.
Bolan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bradley's face.
Bolan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bolan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bolan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bradley managing to block the knees to the body from Bolan.
Bolan looking to throw knees to the head but Bradley is blocking nicely.
Bolan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bradley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bolan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bolan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bradley.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bolan looking to throw knees to the head but Bradley is blocking nicely.
Bolan lands an elbow inside that Bradley shrugs off.
Bolan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bradley in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bolan throws an elbow but it misses.
Bolan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bolan pushes off an throws an elbow but Bradley leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bolan connects with a knee to the head.
Bolan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bradley gets through Bolan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bolan lands a knee to the head.
Bolan landing knees to the body.
Bolan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bolan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bradley.
Bolan has Bradley pressed against the cage, preventing Bradley from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bolan with a knee to the head.
Bolan scores with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Bolan.
Bolan tries a knee to the head but Bradley blocks it.
Bradley avoiding damage as Bolan throws knees to the body.
Bolan prevents Bradley from breaking the clinch.
Bolan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bradley is defending well for now.
Bolan tries a knee to the head but Bradley blocks it.
Bolan scores a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Bolan.
Bolan keeps control of Bradley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolan tries a knee to the head but Bradley blocks it.
Bolan tries to land knees in the clinch but Bradley avoids the damage to the body.
Bolan missing with knees to the body.
Bradley avoiding damage as Bolan throws knees to the body.
Bradley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bradley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bradley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bolan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bradley.
Bolan tries to land knees in the clinch but Bradley avoids the damage to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bradley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bolan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bolan prevents a body shot from Bradley.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mack Bolan dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bolan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bradley has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bolan is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Bolan moves into the clinch.
Bolan with a knee to the head.
Bradley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bolan has him pressed against the cage.
Bolan lands a knee to the body.
Bolan tries to land knees in the clinch but Bradley avoids the damage to the body.
Bolan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bolan has Bradley pressed against the cage, preventing Bradley from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bolan lands a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bradley avoiding damage as Bolan throws knees to the body.
Bolan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bradley avoiding damage as Bolan throws knees to the body.
Bolan misses with a knee strike.
Bolan lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mack Bolan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bolan working Bradley over with knees to the body.
Bolan scores a nice knee to the body.
Bolan misses with a knee to the head.
Bradley takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bradley blocks the elbow strike.
Bolan lands a knee to the head.
Bradley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bolan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bolan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bolan with a knee to the head.
Bradley blocks an elbow strike from Bolan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolan trying to land knees to the body.
Bolan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bolan lands a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bradley is trying to break the clinch but Bolan is controlling him.
Bolan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bradley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bolan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bradley avoiding damage as Bolan throws knees to the body.
Bolan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bradley is trying to push Bolan away but Bolan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bradley managing to block the knees to the body from Bolan.
Knees to the body from Bolan.
Bolan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bolan misses with an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bradley managing to block the knees to the body from Bolan.
Bolan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bradley tries to circle away but Bolan has him pinned against the cage.
Bolan throws an elbow that misses.
Bradley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bradley stuns Bolan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bradley connects with a nice looking jab.
Bradley's corner calls for a 1-2. Bradley obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bolan closes the distance but Bradley moves to the side
and Bradley counters with a left to the body.
Good shot there by Bradley.
Some wild striking there from Bradley.
Bolan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bradley works the jab nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bradley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bolan.
Bradley fails to land with a series of punches.
Bolan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bradley cracks Bolan with an open hand slap.
Bolan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bradley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bolan is looking to clinch.
Bradley stuns Bolan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bolan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bolan tries to clinch up but Bradley circles away and keeps his distance.
Bolan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bradley throws a right hand that Bolan ducks under and follows up with a left that Bolan also avoids with ease.
Bradley lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mack Bolan dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!
Bradley loads up on a big right hand but Bolan slips the punch.
Bradley moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bradley swats away the attempt to clinch by Bolan.
Bolan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bolan tries to clinch up
and Bradley counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bradley swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bolan.
Bradley throws a body punch but Bolan moves out of range.
Nice shot by Bradley.
Bradley tries to keep at a distance but Bolan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bolan with a knee to the head.
Bolan scores with a knee to the head.
Bradley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bradley's face.
Bolan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bolan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bolan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bradley looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bolan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bradley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bolan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bolan tries to land knees in the clinch but Bradley avoids the damage to the body.
Bradley is trying to break the clinch but Bolan is controlling him.
Bolan looking to throw knees to the head but Bradley is blocking nicely.
Bolan prevents Bradley from breaking the clinch.
Bradley tries to circle away but Bolan has him pinned against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradley tries to circle away but Bolan has him pinned against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Bradley's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bolan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bradley wants to get back to striking at distance but Bolan won't allow it.
Bradley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bolan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bolan prevents Bradley from breaking the clinch.
Bolan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bradley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bolan throws an elbow that misses.
Bolan pushes off an throws an elbow but Bradley leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bradley tries to circle away but Bolan has him pinned against the cage.
Bradley can't break the clinch.
Bolan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bradley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bolan missing with knees to the body.
Bolan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bradley lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bolan lands a nice knee to the body.
Bolan connects with a knee to the head.
Bolan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bradley lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bradley tries to circle away but Bolan has him pinned against the cage.
Bolan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bradley lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bradley avoids the elbow strike from Bolan, against the cage.
Bolan lands an elbow just above Bradley 's eye.
Bolan misses with a knee strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bradley blocks the elbow strike.
Bolan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bradley in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Steve Bradley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bolan landing knees to the head.
Mack Bolan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bolan scores a nice knee to the body.
Bradley has had enough of the clinch but Bolan keeps him there for the moment.
Bolan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bolan scores with a knee to the head.
Bolan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bolan tries a knee to the head but Bradley blocks it.
Bolan lands a good knee to the midsection. Bradley won't want to take too many of those.
Bolan landing knees to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mack Bolan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bolan, 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mack Bolan!
Mack Bolan opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nick Van Dijk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Lim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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23
150 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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155 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nick Van Dijk!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Charlie Lim!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Francis DeMontford and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Lim. Beautiful body shot.
Lim lands a jab to the head.
Nice sprawl there from Lim as Van Dijk shoots in.
Van Dijk shoots and misses
and Lim counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lim lands a big head kick that sends Van Dijk to the canvas! Lim follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charlie Lim!
Charlie Lim is the new featherweight champion!
A relieved looking Charlie Lim thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Nick Van Dijk stepped up to the mic, saying 'F*ck this shit i wasn't even out! I want a rematch without gloves!'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Sacamano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Israel Whetu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sacamano comes to the cage accompanied by Seinfeld Theme. Whetu is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Gunz for Hire - The Massacre. 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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273 lbs
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22
246 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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Decent elbows
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bob Sacamano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Israel Whetu!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Winston Howard and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Sacamano darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sacamano throws a hook but Whetu avoids it easily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Whetu 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.
Whetu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sacamano lands with an overhand left.
Sacamano has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Australian Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
Sacamano thuds a left hand into Whetu's body.
Sacamano misses with a straight left.
Sacamano 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.
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!
Whetu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Whetu avoids the head kick by Sacamano.
Sacamano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Whetu was well out of range. Poor timing from Sacamano.
Sacamano dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Whetu. That did some damage!
Whetu shoots and misses
and Sacamano counters by moving into the clinch.
Whetu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Whetu takes a knee to the side of the body.
Whetu looks winded!
Sacamano lands a body punch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sacamano obliges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Sacamano.
Sacamano unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sacamano lands a damaging elbow.
Sacamano drops Whetu with a big knee straight up the middle! Whetu is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Whetu is rocked!
It looks like Israel Whetu has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sacamano lands a nice leg kick that just misses Whetu's sensitive parts.
Sacamano cracks Whetu with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bob Sacamano!
An out of breath Bob Sacamano thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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