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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Doyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andro Antolovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mickey Doyle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andro Antolovic!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Ben Hemmingworth and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Antolovic darts in looking for a takedown but Doyle gets double underhooks and turns Antolovic into the cage.
Antolovic throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Doyle blocks it with crossed arms.
Antolovic can't get the takedown.
Antolovic breaks the clinch.
Antolovic plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Mickey Doyle has been cut.
Nice sprawl there from Doyle as Antolovic shoots in.
Mickey Doyle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andro Antolovic.
Antolovic will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Doyle gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Antolovic to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Doyle manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doyle wants to control the pace but Antolovic is squirming around nicely.
Doyle controlling the pace for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doyle trying to control but Antolovic is having none of it.
Antolovic gets back to half guard.
Doyle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Antolovic keeps working.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Mickey Doyle just wasn't active enough.
Doyle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Antolovic gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Doyle stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Antolovic is defended easily by Doyle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Antolovic throws a nice head kick!
Antolovic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Doyle but Doyle pushes him off and we're back to square one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Antolovic shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Doyle sprawls well. Doyle wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Antolovic gets slowly back to his feet.
Antolovic moves into range and clinches up with Doyle.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Antolovic breaks the clinch.
Antolovic tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Doyle defends well and Antolovic ends up having to push Doyle into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Antolovic just leaning against Doyle, taking a breather.
Antolovic successfully pulls guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antolovic has Doyle pulled in close to control his posture.
Antolovic being controlled here, momentarily.
Antolovic is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Doyle trying to control but Antolovic is working from the bottom.
Antolovic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Antolovic closes the distance and clinches.
Doyle gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Antolovic.
Antolovic has Doyle pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Doyle manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doyle trying to control the position but instead, Antolovic has worked for underhooks and has pushed Doyle into the cage.
Antolovic is trying to drag Doyle to the mat but Doyle just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Doyle is trying to break the clinch but Antolovic is controlling him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Antolovic jumps guard but Doyle turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andro Antolovic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mickey Doyle's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Doyle thuds his right hand into Antolovic's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Doyle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Antolovic moves away.
Doyle connects with a crisp jab.
Doyle looks to score with a jab to the body but Antolovic is just out of range.
Doyle lands with a nice body punch.
Antolovic takes the fight into the clinch.
Antolovic has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Doyle avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Antolovic gets through Doyle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Antolovic jumps guard but Doyle stands there with Antolovic around his waist. Antolovic gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Doyle stops a takedown attempt from Antolovic.
Mickey Doyle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andro Antolovic.
Doyle is trying to push Antolovic away but Antolovic has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Antolovic lands with a right to the head.
Antolovic drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Antolovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Doyle throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Antolovic on the side of the head.
Antolovic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Doyle.
Mickey Doyle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Doyle throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Antolovic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Antolovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Doyle.
Antolovic shoots for a takedown but Doyle saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Antolovic moves into range and clinches up with Doyle.
Doyle is trying to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doyle wants to get back to striking at distance but Antolovic won't allow it.
Antolovic's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Antolovic is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Doyle to keep the fight standing.
Doyle trying to stall but Antolovic improves his position.
Antolovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antolovic darts in and clinches Doyle up against the cage.
Antolovic tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Doyle smiles and moves away.
Doyle looks to throw the jab but Antolovic is out of range.
Antolovic shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Doyle pinned against the cage. Doyle gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Doyle throws a right hand that misses
and Antolovic counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Antolovic tries to score a body lock takedown but Doyle shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Antolovic is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Doyle pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Antolovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Antolovic shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Doyle pinned against the cage. Doyle gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doyle stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Doyle wants it to stay on the feet.
Antolovic is breathing heavily.
Doyle lands with a hook. Antolovic tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Doyle takes a swing at Antolovic's ribcage but misses.
Antolovic slips under a jab.
Doyle scores with a hook to the body. Antolovic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Antolovic throws a series of punches but Doyle moves out of range.
Doyle scores with a jab to the head.
Doyle punishes Antolovic's body with a nice straight punch.
Doyle slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Antolovic takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Doyle throws a hook to the side of Antolovic's head but Antolovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mickey Doyle is winning the standup battle so far.
Doyle misses with a wild body shot.
Antolovic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Doyle sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Antolovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Doyle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Doyle dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mickey Doyle's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Doyle misses the body punch
and Antolovic counters by clinching up.
Antolovic is trying to pull guard but Doyle turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Antolovic ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Antolovic no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Doyle pushing down on Antolovic's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Antolovic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Doyle wants to get back to his feet.
Doyle escapes and gets back to his feet.
Antolovic has Doyle up against the cage in a clinch.
Antolovic tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Antolovic wants to take the fight to the mat but Doyle manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Antolovic tries to pull guard but Doyle won't allow it.
Mickey Doyle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andro Antolovic.
Antolovic is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Doyle pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Antolovic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A bit of stalling here from Antolovic.
Antolovic tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Doyle just stands there and leans against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Antolovic.
Antolovic jumps guard but Doyle turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Antolovic breaks the clinch.
Antolovic tries to clinch up but Doyle circles away and keeps his distance.
Antolovic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Doyle.
Antolovic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doyle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Antolovic.
Doyle misses with a body shot
and Antolovic counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Antolovic avoids the body shot from Doyle.
Doyle lands with an overhand left.
Doyle throws a jab when Antolovic was well out of range.
Doyle cracks Antolovic with an open hand slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Antolovic has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Doyle finds it's way round the side to connect with Antolovic's head.
Antolovic moves into the clinch.
Antolovic has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Doyle after a bit of a struggle.
Antolovic is working for takedown but Doyle is calmly controlling the position for now.
Antolovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Doyle jabs at Antolovic's body.
Doyle feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Antolovics jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doyle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Doyle lands the left hand.
Antolovic gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Doyle gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Antolovic is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mickey Doyle!
Mickey Doyle thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eddyy Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Eel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Eric Eel was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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158 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eddyy Gonzales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eric Eel!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Skip Squint and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzales connects with an inside leg kick.
Gonzales is looking to land body kicks.
Gonzales looks to land a body kick but Eel moved away.
Gonzales throws a lazy body kick
and Eel counters with a body kick.
Eel takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Eel plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Eel throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gonzales tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Eel is in Gonzales's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Gonzales wants to stand but Eel is controlling the position.
Eel passes Gonzales's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Eel is taking a breather. Gonzales says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gonzales is trying to stand.
Gonzales scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Eel manages to mount him!
Eel controlling from the full mount.
Gonzales is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Eel has taken his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzales holding both Eel 's hands and preventing any damage.
Gonzales is breathing heavily.
Gonzales is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Eel is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Gonzales up.
Eel is looking for the choke from the back position but Gonzales is controlling his hands well.
Eel biding his time, controlling Gonzales.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eel working for the choke.
Eel loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Gonzales hold on?
Eel looking for the RNC.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gonzales trying to get back to his feet but Eel is in full control for now.
Eel controlling the position well here. Gonzales rolled but Eel kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Gonzales is trying to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Eel lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Gonzales.
Gonzales defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Gonzales wants to get back to his feet.
Eel punishes Gonzales with strikes from the back mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eel working for the choke.
Gonzales is trying to get back to his feet but Eel has full control of the position and if anything, Gonzales has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Eel controlling from the back.
Gonzales has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
I would not like to be Gonzales right now.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Eel scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Gonzales is looking for a way out.
Gonzales trying to get back to his feet but Eel is in full control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Eel dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gonzales misses with a kick to the body.
Eel closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gonzales did well to prevent Eel getting side control.
Eel controlling the action here.
Eel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gonzales wants to get back to his feet.
Eel escapes and gets back to his feet.
Gonzales misses with a kick to the body.
Eel scores with a jab. Gonzales acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gonzales.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzales goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gonzales tries to land a body kick
and Eel counters with a takedown into side control.
Gonzales is rocked!
Eel stands up and beckons Gonzales to his feet.
Oh Gonzales is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Eel lands a huge takedown. Gonzales is out but the ref is slow to react and Eel lands 3 more undefended punches before the fight is stopped. Brutal finish. Gonzales lies on the canvas for a good minute before the doctors bring him round. Good to see he's OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Eel!
A victorious Eric Eel thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Georges St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hamish Gaffney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Georges St Pierre had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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180 lbs
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182 lbs
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Great elbows
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Georges St Pierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Hamish Gaffney!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Hugh Johnson and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Pierre tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gaffney swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gaffney looks to land a combination but St Pierre avoids it well.
Gaffney takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
St Pierre is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gaffney has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gaffney there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gaffney lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hamish Gaffney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gaffney looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gaffney seems to be working for a kimura but St Pierre defends the submission attempt.
Gaffney wants to work for an arm triangle but St Pierre is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gaffney is trying to control. St Pierre wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
St Pierre is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
St Pierre on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if St Pierre tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaffney is looking for a kimura but St Pierre is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gaffney to get the leverage.
St Pierre preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Gaffney is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gaffney is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
St Pierre is controlling Gaffney's position as best he can from this difficult position.
St Pierre on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gaffney is looking for a kimura here.
St Pierre makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre tries to clinch up.
Gaffney fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
St Pierre works Gaffney's body with a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gaffney throws a lazy head kick
and St Pierre counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gaffney. St Pierre does a little dance to reset his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gaffney.
St Pierre cracks Gaffney with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gaffney is rocked!
It looks like Hamish Gaffney has been cut.
St Pierre walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Gaffney drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! St Pierre swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Gaffney's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Georges St Pierre!
A relieved looking Georges St Pierre thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luis deFunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khalifa Khalifa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khalifa has chosen Habibi Ya Nour El Ain as his entrance music. The key to victory for Luis deFunes has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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204 lbs
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Luis deFunes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Khalifa Khalifa!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Darius Henderson and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khalifa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from deFunes.
Khalifa shoots in for a takedown but deFunes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Khalifa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from deFunes.
A jab from Khalifa does it's job there.
deFunes looks to score with a jab to the body but Khalifa is just out of range.
Khalifa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Khalifa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Khalifa avoids a kick to the body.
deFunes darts in and clinches Khalifa up against the cage.
deFunes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
deFunes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Khalifa wants a takedown.
Khalifa is working for takedown but deFunes is calmly controlling the position for now.
Luis deFunes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khalifa Khalifa.
Khalifa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Khalifa is looking to take this one to the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
deFunes taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from deFunes.
deFunes prevents the takedown attempt.
Khalifa looks winded!
deFunes holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Khalifa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
deFunes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
deFunes is working Khalifa over against the cage.
deFunes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
deFunes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
deFunes has Khalifa pushed against the cage.
deFunes lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
deFunes slows down the pace here.
Khalifa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but deFunes pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from deFunes.
deFunes lands with a left to the head.
deFunes creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Khalifa with a big uppercut! Khalifa tries to clinch up but deFunes pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Khalifa to the mat! Khalifa covers up and deFunes unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Luis deFunes!
Luis deFunes decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wolf West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John MacTavish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wolf West!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John MacTavish!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Ben Hemmingworth and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacTavish's hands are dropping dangerously low here and West connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! MacTavish scrambles back to his feet.
West fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
MacTavish throws an ugly left hook that misses
and West counters by clinching up.
MacTavish goes for a takedown in the clinch but West prevents it.
West lands a right hand that snaps the head of MacTavish backwards.
It looks like John MacTavish has been cut.
MacTavish is trying to break free.
MacTavish's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
MacTavish wants to break free but West has control.
West keeps the fight in the clinch, despite MacTavish's efforts to push away.
West has MacTavish pressed against the cage, preventing MacTavish from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
MacTavish pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
West lands with a nice combination. MacTavish backs away looking to recover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
West defending well as MacTavish loads up on a big left hand.
Nice body punch from West.
West throws a right and a left that MacTavish avoids nicely.
West connects with a body shot.
West works MacTavish's body with a nice hook.
West drops MacTavish with a beautiful combination! MacTavish stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - West is looking for the KO!
MacTavish is rocked!
MacTavish looks winded!
MacTavish takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West scores with a crisp jab that stopped MacTavish in his tracks.
MacTavish is still on wobbly legs! Can West finish him?
A cross from West lands.
MacTavish shoots in but no luck this time.
West connects with a stiff jab that staggers MacTavish - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Wolf West!
Post fight, Wolf West stared into the camera and said 'Fuck with the WEST get your ass laid to REST '.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake The Snake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Umberto Duran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duran is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Hatebreed - Live for this. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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226 lbs
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280 lbs
23 - 20 - 1 |
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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
25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jake The Snake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Umberto Duran!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Bruno Hogan and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Snake tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A punch combination from Duran misses.
The Snake takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The Snake checks a low kick from Duran.
Duran shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. The Snake eats them both and turns towards Duran to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Jake The Snake has been cut.
The Snake avoids the body shot from Duran.
The Snake uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Duran.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Snake takes a swing at Duran's ribcage but misses.
Duran swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Duran waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Snake.
Umberto Duran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duran looks to throw the jab but The Snake is out of range.
The Snake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Snake has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duran lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The Snake throws a punch but it's blocked by Duran.
Duran breaks from the clinch.
Duran throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The Snake throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Duran.
A punch lands to the side of The Snake 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Duran fails to land with a series of punches.
The Snake on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A jab from Duran misses.
Duran throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oooooh!!! Duran has knocked The Snake down with a huge combo! Duran steps away and waves a wobbly The Snake back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
The Snake is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Snake misses with a hook.
Duran looks to land a left hand but The Snake moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Duran misses the target.
The Snake misses with a body punch
and Duran counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! The Snake has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Umberto Duran!
During a confident post fight interview, Umberto Duran thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Kimura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Fistface (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kimura comes into the arena with Seek and Destroy blaring out of the sound system. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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270 lbs
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235 lbs
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BJJ Brown 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
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Kimura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matt Fistface!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Bruno Hogan and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fistface defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kimura.
Fistface circles away from the clinch attempt.
Joe Kimura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fistface ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kimura moves away.
Fistface clinches.
Kimura has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fistface avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kimura changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fistface fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Kimura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kimura shoots in and bounces Fistface off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Fistface has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Kimura is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Fistface pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kimura closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fistface circles away.
Kimura tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fistface paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fistface clinches with his opponent.
Fistface lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kimura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fistface wants to control but Kimura is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fistface lands strikes from half guard.
Kimura tries to roll over but Fistface keeps him under control.
Kimura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fistface pulls his head out easily.
Fistface tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kimura knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fistface thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kimura looking for submissions off his back.
Fistface looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kimura with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kimura wants to get back to full guard.
Fistface trying to control from half guard but Kimura is working away.
Kimura gets back to full guard.
Kimura working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fistface.
Kimura throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Kimura is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fistface defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fistface postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fistface content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kimura is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fistface defends well.
Fistface throws a big right hand that misses.
Fistface in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kimura seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Fistface must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fistface lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fistface accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fistface throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fistface accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kimura is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Fistface has his hands clasped together but Kimura extends and breaks Fistface's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Kimura.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joe Kimura!
A victorious Joe Kimura thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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