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KDU 52 - Monstrosity PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kimbo WhiteSlice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Mook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kimbo WhiteSlice could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Gary Mook's chin.
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kimbo WhiteSlice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gary Mook!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Eliza Hachem and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
WhiteSlice tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
WhiteSlice wants to clinch.
WhiteSlice feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Mook sprawling to the canvas! Mook rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can WhiteSlice finish him?!
It looks like Gary Mook has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
WhiteSlice tries to clinch but Mook moves out of range.
WhiteSlice wants to clinch up but Mook keeps it at a distance.
Mook circles away from the clinch attempt.
WhiteSlice steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Mook is out on his feet! WhiteSlice sets himself and nearly takes Mook's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kimbo WhiteSlice!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luca Blight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Theodore Malenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blight's entrance music is Suikoden II - The Chase. A fine choice. Malenko has chosen The Pixies - Bone Machine as his entrance music. Luca Blight could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Theodore Malenko's chin.
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220 lbs
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215 lbs
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Good wrestling
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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luca Blight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Theodore Malenko!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Hugh Johnson and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blight swinging wildly here.
Malenko gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Blight.
Blight scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Blight connects with the punch.
Blight lands a nice shot to the body.
Blight uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Malenko.
Malenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Blight is just out of range.
Blight slips under a jab.
Malenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blight.
Donk. Blight catches Malenko right on the button with a cross.
Blight staying out of range there.
Blight swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blight missing with a left hand there. Malenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Malenko cracks a nice hook into Blight's ribs.
Nice uppercut lands for Malenko. That snapped Blight's head back.
A jab from Malenko misses.
Malenko gets caught flat footed, as Blight shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Blight with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blight won't allow Malenko to sweep him here.
Blight lands a couple of digs.
Malenko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Blight can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Malenko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Blight is aware though and is defending well.
Malenko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Malenko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Blight working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Blight slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Blight trying to control the position but Malenko is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malenko is looking to reverse the position.
Blight is trying to ground and pound but Malenko uses the momentary lack of control by Blight to regain half guard.
Malenko is trying to stand up here but Blight is controlling him well.
Blight is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Malenko is staying active underneath Blight, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Blight throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Malenko works his way to full guard. Good work.
Blight wants to pass the guard but Malenko is keeping the position.
Malenko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blight is working Malenko over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Malenko keeping moving, preventing Blight from controlling successfully.
Malenko trying to keep a closed guard but Blight is proving a slippery customer.
Malenko can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Blight controls the pace.
Blight scoring with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Blight's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Blight with a nice head shot there.
Malenko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malenko working a defensive guard here.
Blight chips away with some ground and pound.
Blight stops Malenko from standing up.
Malenko is trying to keep Blight in close.
Blight throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Malenko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Blight avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Malenko 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.
Blight passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luca Blight dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Malenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blight shoots for a double leg takedown but Malenko sprawls well. He's pushed Blight's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Malenko takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Good standup being displayed there by Blight as he connects with a hook.
Malenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blight jabs at Malenko's body.
Blight swings for the body but Malenko moves out of range.
Malenko gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Blight is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Malenko's half guard.
Blight scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Blight sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Malenko defending well though.
Blight misses with a head shot. Malenko uses the momentum to regain guard.
Blight wants to pass the guard but Malenko is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malenko looking to control.
Blight pushing down on Malenko's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Blight winds up and cracks Malenko with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Blight wants to lay and pray for a moment but Malenko keeps working.
Blight trying to pass the guard but Malenko defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Malenko is pressing down on Blight's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Blight looking to sit in guard and control but Malenko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Blight preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Malenko wants to get up but he can't break Blight's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Malenko seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Malenko preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malenkois looking to pass into half guard but Blight pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Blight is in guard.
Blight throwing strikes from guard but Malenko blocks nicely.
Malenko keeping moving, preventing Blight from controlling successfully.
Malenko wants to stand but Blight is controlling the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Malenko swings for the body but Blight moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Blight slips a jab from Malenko.
Blight jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Luca Blight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blight has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Blight there as he acknowledges the shot.
Blight misses the body punch
and Malenko counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A jab lands there for Blight.
Malenko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Malenko misses with a wild body shot.
Blight lands with a straight right. Malenko didn't see that one coming.
Blight throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Malenko counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blight moves out of range of the strikes.
Blight throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Malenko misses with a jab to the body
and Malenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blight cracks Malenko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Blight dips to his left and cracks Malenko with an uppercut!
Malenko looks to land a right hand but Blight moved out of range.
Malenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luca Blight dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Malenko misses with an uppercut. Blight saw that one coming.
Blight steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Malenko.
A big right from Malenko misses.
Blight displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Malenko throws out the jab.
Blight scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Blight avoids the body shot from Malenko.
Blight uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Malenko.
Blight ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Blight misses with a straight left.
Blight uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Malenko.
Blight connects with a jab.
Malenko throws out a loose jab but Blight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blight ducks under a wild hook from Malenko.
Malenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blight.
Blight uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Malenko.
Malenko takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blight lands a jab to Malenko's midsection.
Blight fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Blight lands a two punch combo.
Blight blocks a jab.
Malenko walks into a left hand.
A jab from Blight misses.
Blight scores with a decent looking hook.
Blight throws a jab when Malenko was well out of range.
Malenko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Malenko swings for the body but Blight moves out of range.
Blight throws a lazy right hand but Malenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Malenko misses with an uppercut.
Blight lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Malenko at a distance.
Blight takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Theodore Malenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luca Blight is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malenko misses with a hook.
Blight punishes Malenko's body with a nice straight punch.
Blight scores with a jab to the head.
Malenko throws a looping overhand right but Blight ducks down to avoid it.
Blight scores with a three punch combo!
Blight misses with a series of wild punches.
Blight ducks under a wild hook from Malenko.
Blight loads up on a big right hand but Malenko slips the punch.
Blight looks to land a left hand but Malenko moved out of range nicely.
Malenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blight.
Malenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Blight throws out a loose jab but Malenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malenko takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malenko gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blight takes a swing at Malenko's ribcage but misses.
Malenko misses with a shot to the body
and Blight counters with a single leg into guard. Malenko didn't expect that.
Blight landing with the ground and pound.
Malenko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Blight connects with a couple of short punches.
Blight makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Blight's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malenko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Malenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Blight with a nice head shot there.
Malenko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Blight can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Blight controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Blight working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Malenko's head.
Luca Blight overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Malenko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Blight defends it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blight is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Luca Blight is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blight cracks Malenko with a solid left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luca Blight showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Blight has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luca Blight!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Go Yamamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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156 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alexander Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Go Yamamoto!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Donatello Bradman and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamamoto buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Yamamoto takes the fight into the clinch.
Yamamoto using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Yamamoto takes the fight into the clinch.
Jones is looking to break free of the clinch but Yamamoto has double underhooks.
Yamamoto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jones avoids it.
Yamamoto lands a good knee to the midsection. Jones won't want to take too many of those.
Yamamoto tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jones takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Alexander Jones has been cut.
Yamamoto lands a nice knee to the body.
Yamamoto keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Yamamoto working Jones over with knees to the body.
Yamamoto looking to stall.
Yamamoto misses with a knee strike.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Yamamoto has him pressed against the cage.
Yamamoto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A knee to the head by Yamamoto.
Jones takes an elbow to the forehead.
Yamamoto throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jones wants to break free but Yamamoto has control.
Yamamoto lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yamamoto has him pressed against the cage.
Nice elbow from Yamamoto.
Jones jumps guard and drags Yamamoto to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamamoto has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Jones to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Yamamoto is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Jones pulls down on the head and he's put Yamamoto to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alexander Jones!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bill Pharoni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Dela Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dela Cruz is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Mariachi Music. Juan Dela Cruz has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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150 lbs
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bill Pharoni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Juan Dela Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, John Mangel and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dela Cruz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pharoni sizes up Dela Cruz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dela Cruz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pharoni catches Dela Cruz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dela Cruz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pharoni throws a series of strikes that have Dela Cruz backpedaling.
A big left from Dela Cruz misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pharoni.
Dela Cruz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pharoni sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dela Cruz somewhat.
Dela Cruz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pharoni.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pharoni avoids the head kick by Dela Cruz.
Pharoni punishes Dela Cruz's body with a nice straight punch.
Pharoni throws a series of punches but Dela Cruz moves out of range.
Pharoni is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The fighters circling - Dela Cruz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pharoni swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dela Cruz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pharoni.
A left lands for Pharoni.
Dela Cruz shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pharoni manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dela Cruz wants to pass the guard but Pharoni is keeping the position.
Pharoni really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dela Cruz drops back, looking for a kneebar! Pharoni looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Pharoni looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Pharoni!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dela Cruz is looking to reverse the position.
Pharoni decides to stand up, so the ref orders Dela Cruz to his feet.
Jab by Pharoni.
Pharoni uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dela Cruz.
Pharoni blocks a head kick by Dela Cruz.
Pharoni is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pharoni lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pharoni scores with a sloppy right hand. Dela Cruz should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz misses with a takedown attempt - Pharoni sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dela Cruz looks gassed!
Dela Cruz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pharoni jabs at Dela Cruz's body.
Nice jab there from Pharoni.
Pharoni's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Pharoni duly obliges.
Pharoni moves away from the strike by Dela Cruz.
Pharoni uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dela Cruz has time to react.
Pharoni lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pharoni looks to land a combination but Dela Cruz avoids it well.
Bill Pharoni is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pharoni paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pharoni works over Dela Cruz's head and body with a nice combination.
Dela Cruz missing with a left hand there. Pharoni was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dela Cruz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pharoni scores with a three punch combo!
Pharoni lands a glancing blow to the side of Dela Cruz's head.
Pharoni slips under a jab from Dela Cruz.
Pharoni lands a nice hook to Dela Cruz's body. Dela Cruz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pharoni throws a good cross that connects.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pharoni stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dela Cruz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pharoni throws a one two combo.
Pharoni lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dela Cruz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pharoni scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dela Cruz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pharoni connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dela Cruz momentarily.
Pharoni cracks Dela Cruz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pharoni staying out of range there.
Dela Cruz takes one to the side of the head.
Pharoni fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dela Cruz on the side of the head.
Pharoni lands the left hand.
Dela Cruz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pharoni finds it's way round the side to connect with Dela Cruz's head.
Pharoni scores with a jab to the jaw.
Good standup being displayed there by Pharoni as he connects with a hook.
Pharoni stuns Dela Cruz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pharoni moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dela Cruz looks to land a right hand but Pharoni moved out of range.
Pharoni connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dela Cruz momentarily.
A left lands for Pharoni.
Dela Cruz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pharoni is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz walks into a stiff left hand from Pharoni.
Pharoni scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pharoni comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pharoni works the jab nicely.
Pharoni cracks a nice hook into Dela Cruz's ribs.
Pharoni scores with a nice right hand.
Pharoni throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pharoni fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dela Cruz on the side of the head.
Pharoni is working the combinations to good effect here.
Pharoni slips under a jab.
Dela Cruz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dela Cruz drops his hands momentarily and Pharoni takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dela Cruz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dela Cruz is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Pharoni changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dela Cruz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pharoni scores with a one two! Dela Cruz had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Dela Cruz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pharoni.
Dela Cruz fails with a takedown attempt.
Bill Pharoni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Dela Cruz.
Pharoni throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dela Cruz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Pharoni dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Pharoni bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dela Cruz's head.
Pharoni avoids the head kick by Dela Cruz.
Pharoni throws a series of punches but Dela Cruz avoids them all with ease.
Dela Cruz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Dela Cruz prevents Pharoni from getting the reversal.
Pharoni tries to lock up and control but Dela Cruz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pharoni really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dela Cruz misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Dela Cruz is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Pharoni can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Dela Cruz is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Pharoni has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Pharoni!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dela Cruz has an active guard here but Pharoni has managed to pass into half guard.
Dela Cruz trying to get back to full guard but Pharoni takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Pharoni prevents Dela Cruz from getting the reversal.
Pharoni controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pharoni has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Dela Cruz sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Pharoni moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pharoni stands up and beckons Dela Cruz to his feet.
Pharoni blocks a head kick by Dela Cruz.
Bill Pharoni is winning the standup battle so far.
A left and a right from Pharoni both land. Nice combination.
Pharoni uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dela Cruz.
A right-left combo lands from Pharoni.
A punch combination from Pharoni misses.
Pharoni bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dela Cruz's head.
Dela Cruz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pharoni's waist but Pharoni gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dela Cruz off to one side.
Good exchange - Pharoni coming out on top.
A cross from Pharoni lands.
Pharoni lands a nice looking body shot.
Dela Cruz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dela Cruz throws a head kick that misses.
Pharoni 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.
Pharoni scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dela Cruz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pharoni to score with a decent uppercut.
Pharoni scores with a hook.
Pharoni stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pharoni connects with a crisp jab.
Pharoni uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dela Cruz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pharoni lands with a shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pharoni darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dela Cruz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pharoni is fending him off so far but Dela Cruz persists. Nope, Pharoni circles away and we're back to standing.
Dela Cruz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dela Cruz ducks right into an uppercut from Pharoni.
Pharoni lands with a nice body punch.
Dela Cruz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pharoni goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Pharoni dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Nice uppercut lands for Pharoni. That snapped Dela Cruz's head back.
Pharoni throws a shot from downtown. Dela Cruz moves away and avoids it.
Pharoni scores with a nice head shot.
Dela Cruz shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Pharoni keeping hold of Dela Cruz's head, controlling as best he can.
Dela Cruz trying to mount his opponent but Pharoni defends it.
Dela Cruz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dela Cruz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dela Cruz is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Pharoni as he works his way to full guard.
Pharoni is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pharoni.
Pharoni escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pharoni lunges at Dela Cruz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dela Cruz's hand.
Pharoni with a nice cross.
A head kick misses from Dela Cruz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pharoni scores with a shot to the body.
Pharoni takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Pharoni lands a right hook to the body.
Pharoni works Dela Cruz's body with a nice hook.
Pharoni connects with a crisp jab.
Dela Cruz shoots in for a takedown but Pharoni shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pharoni lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pharoni blocks a head kick by Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz ducks right into an uppercut from Pharoni.
Pharoni scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pharoni connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jab, jab by Pharoni - just one landing.
Pharoni scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Dela Cruz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dela Cruz needs to keep his hands up - Pharoni had a free shot at his head there.
Dela Cruz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice sprawl there from Pharoni as Dela Cruz shoots in.
Pharoni lands with a nice combination. Dela Cruz backs away looking to recover.
Pharoni throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pharoni digs a good hook to Dela Cruz's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Pharoni both land. Nice combination.
Pharoni scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dela Cruz doesn't seem bothered though.
Dela Cruz throws a sloppy head kick and Pharoni moves out of range easily.
Pharoni lands a jab to Dela Cruz's midsection.
Dela Cruz takes one to the chin there.
Pharoni fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pharoni lands a jab to Dela Cruz's midsection.
Pharoni throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dela Cruz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pharoni connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dela Cruz. Dela Cruz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pharoni comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pharoni lands with a cross.
Pharoni fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dela Cruz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A jab lands there for Pharoni.
Pharoni with a hook.
Pharoni lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dela Cruz drops his hands momentarily and Pharoni takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pharoni cracks Dela Cruz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A right-left combo lands from Pharoni.
Pharoni moves out of range as Dela Cruz throws a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to de liver by Pharoni. Beautiful body shot.
Pharoni throws a shot to the body.
Pharoni scores with a one two! Dela Cruz had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Dela Cruz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pharoni is able to avoid easily.
Dela Cruz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice cross by Pharoni.
Pharoni displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dela Cruz.
Bill Pharoni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Dela Cruz.
Pharoni lands a really nice looking cross but Dela Cruz seems unphased.
Pharoni is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dela Cruz can do to turn this around?
Dela Cruz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pharoni defends it nicely.
Dela Cruz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pharoni lands a jab to the head.
Dela Cruz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dela Cruz there as he acknowledges the shot.
Juan Dela Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pharoni throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dela Cruz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pharoni connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dela Cruz momentarily.
Pharoni lands a nice shot that snaps Dela Cruz's head back.
Bill Pharoni is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dela Cruz misses with a head kick.
Dela Cruz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bill Pharoni showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pharoni, 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Pharoni!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Barraclough (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bernard Blackstone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barraclough comes into the arena with MGMT - Electric Feel blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
180 lbs
7 - 1 - 3 |
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171 lbs
6 - 3 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 3, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Barraclough!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Bernard Blackstone!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Skip Squint and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barraclough fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Blackstone staying out of range there.
Blackstone is looking to clinch.
Mike Barraclough seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blackstone is looking to clinch.
Barraclough throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barraclough throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blackstone.
Blackstone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barraclough throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Blackstone's head.
Barraclough scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Barraclough.
Barraclough changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Barraclough swings for the body but Blackstone moves out of range.
Good shot there by Barraclough.
Blackstone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barraclough pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Barraclough breaks from the clinch.
Barraclough misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blackstone.
A combination from Barraclough does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackstone throws a sloppy head kick
and Barraclough counters with a head kick. That will keep Blackstone thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Barraclough dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blackstone moves in looking to clinch but Barraclough pushes him off.
Barraclough works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Blackstone looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barraclough throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Barraclough scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Blackstone thuds a left hand into Barraclough's body.
Barraclough keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blackstone.
Barraclough misses with the combination.
Blackstone throws a big shot that misses.
Barraclough looks to score with a jab to the body but Blackstone is just out of range.
Barraclough walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Blackstone checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Blackstone fails with an attempt to clinch.
Blackstone throws a head kick but Barraclough moves out of range.
Barraclough shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Barraclough is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barraclough trying to control the action but Blackstone is working from the bottom.
Blackstone looks like he's trying to stand up.
Blackstone really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barraclough. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Blackstone blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barraclough.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barraclough stops Blackstone from getting back to his feet.
Barraclough is working for a kimura but Blackstone is defending it quite comfortably.
Barraclough seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Barraclough throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Barraclough throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blackstone scores with a jab. Barraclough acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Blackstone connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Blackstone rushes Barraclough and presses him up against the cage.
Barraclough is trying to stall.
Barraclough breaks the clinch.
Blackstone 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.
Blackstone throws a sloppy head kick and Barraclough moves out of range easily.
Barraclough scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blackstone sizes up Barraclough with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bernard Blackstone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blackstone misses with an uppercut.
Barraclough takes a swing at Blackstone's ribcage but misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Barraclough!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Barraclough dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Barraclough lands with a shot to the body.
Blackstone moves in looking to clinch but Barraclough pushes him off.
Blackstone fails with an attempt to clinch.
Blackstone throws a series of punches but Barraclough avoids them all with ease.
No joy there for Barraclough, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Blackstone wants to clinch.
Blackstone throws a big shot that misses.
Barraclough slips under a jab.
Mike Barraclough is winning the standup battle so far.
Blackstone is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barraclough throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blackstone.
Blackstone throws a looping overhand right but Barraclough ducks down to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Blackstone 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Barraclough tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Blackstone swivels and escapes.
Blackstone on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Barraclough just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barraclough connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Blackstone momentarily.
Barraclough throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Barraclough scores with a jab. Blackstone acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Barraclough fails to land with a series of punches.
Blackstone lands with a straight right. Barraclough didn't see that one coming.
Blackstone fails with an attempt to clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Barraclough scores with a four punch combination!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blackstone moves out of range as Barraclough strikes.
Barraclough tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Blackstone swivels and escapes.
Barraclough bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blackstone scores with a nice strike.
Barraclough is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Barraclough with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barraclough swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barraclough looks to land a left hand but Blackstone moved out of range nicely.
Barraclough avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blackstone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barraclough paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackstone lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barraclough at a distance.
Barraclough steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blackstone.
Blackstone takes a swing at Barraclough's ribcage but misses.
Blackstone might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Blackstone is looking to clinch.
Blackstone misses with a wild combination.
Blackstone wants to clinch up but Barraclough keeps it at a distance.
Barraclough keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blackstone.
Barraclough tries to bum rush Blackstone with a series of wild strikes but Blackstone uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Blackstone misses with a head kick.
Barraclough scores with a sloppy right hand. Blackstone should have avoided that one.
Blackstone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barraclough swats away the attempt to clinch by Blackstone.
Blackstone walks into a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barraclough throws a sloppy head kick and Blackstone moves out of range easily.
A big left from Barraclough misses.
Blackstone takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Blackstone uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Barraclough has time to react.
Barraclough swats away the attempt to clinch by Blackstone.
Barraclough darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Blackstone is not content to let Barraclough control the position.
Barraclough not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barraclough throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Barraclough thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Blackstone's head.
Barraclough not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Barraclough is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Blackstone defends it well.
Barraclough 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 Mike Barraclough will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Blackstone fails with an attempt to clinch.
Blackstone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barraclough throws out the jab.
Blackstone doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Blackstone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blackstone misses with a double jab.
Barraclough throws a chopping leg kick but Blackstone manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Blackstone throws a jab but it's blocked by Barraclough.
Barraclough lands a jab to Blackstone's midsection.
Barraclough connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Blackstone momentarily.
Barraclough throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blackstone uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Barraclough has time to react.
Blackstone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blackstone throws a shot from downtown. Barraclough moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackstone takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Barraclough misses with a hook to the body
and Blackstone counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Barraclough escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barraclough scores with a nice right hand.
A combination from Barraclough does no damage.
Barraclough staying out of range there.
Barraclough misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barraclough ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A nice combination there by Blackstone.
Blackstone tries a head kick but it misses.
Blackstone wants to clinch
and Barraclough counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Blackstone!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barraclough looking to ground and pound but Blackstone is blocking nicely.
Blackstone suckers Barraclough into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Blackstone is now in Barraclough's guard!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barraclough looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Blackstone wants to stand but Barraclough is controlling his posture from full guard.
Barraclough wants to sweep here but Blackstone controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackstone postures up.
Barraclough looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Blackstone passes into half guard.
Barraclough looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mike Barraclough is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Barraclough manages to get to full guard.
Barraclough is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bernard Blackstone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barraclough has a closed guard, preventing Blackstone from standing up.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mike Barraclough.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Barraclough, 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Barraclough!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tony Jaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bosse Grepp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jaa comes to the cage accompanied by Search and Destroy. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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152 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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155 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tony Jaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bosse Grepp!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Winston Howard and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Grepp has a takedown stuffed.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Grepp.
Grepp shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tony Jaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bosse Grepp.
Grepp tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jaa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Grepp somewhat.
Jaa leaves Grepp with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Grepp gets a clinch.
Grepp avoiding damage as Jaa throws knees to the body.
Grepp blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jaa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jaa throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Bosse Grepp has been cut.
Grepp looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jaa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jaa trying to hold on to Grepp's head to control him but Grepp postures up.
Grepp wants to free his trapped foot but Jaa is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grepp is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jaa sees it coming and defends easily.
Grepp tries to pass to full mount but Jaa defends it.
Jaa wants to improve his position but Grepp is controlling well.
Jaa regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Grepp.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Grepp looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Grepp looks for a takedown but Jaa sprawls well.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jaa.
Grepp looks gassed!
Jaa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jaa misses with a kick to the body.
Jaa stuffs the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Grepp.
Jaa throws a head kick that misses.
Jaa misses with a kick to the body.
Grepp looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jaa is fending him off so far but Grepp persists. Nope, Jaa circles away and we're back to standing.
Jaa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jaa tries a head kick but it misses.
Jaa misses with a head kick.
Jaa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grepp closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jaa is positioning himself well to prevent Grepp advancing to mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Grepp is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jaa has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grepp thows a huge punch but Jaa dodges it nicely.
Jaa preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Grepp tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jaa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Grepp looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jaa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jaa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Grepp is working away from the top position though.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Grepp shoots in but no luck this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jaa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jaa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jaa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jaa wants it to stay on the feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jaa.
Some wild striking there from Grepp.
Jaa misses with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Jaa.
Grepp fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Grepp.
Grepp shoots in for a double leg but Jaa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grepp takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jaa throws a push kick but Grepp slaps the foot to one side.
Jaa throws a head kick but Grepp moves out of range.
Jaa throws a body kick that misses.
Jaa throws a leg kick which misses Grepp's front leg but catches the back leg as Grepp tries to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Jaa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bosse Grepp's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jaa throws a wild body kick that Grepp sees coming a mile off.
Jaa stuffs the takedown.
Jaa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jaa looks to land a body kick but Grepp moved away.
Grepp shoots for a takedown but Jaa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jaa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jaa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grepp changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jaa tries to avoid it but Grepp manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jaa to the ground. Jaa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tony Jaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bosse Grepp.
Jaa lands a head kick. Grepp smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Grepp fails to land the takedown.
Grepp looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jaa is fending him off so far but Grepp persists. Nope, Jaa circles away and we're back to standing.
Jaa fakes the leg kick and cracks Grepp in the body.
Jaa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Grepp.
Jaa throws a head kick but Grepp moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Jaa there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bosse Grepp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jaa.
Jaa throws a head kick that half lands.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Grepp.
Jaa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Grepp.
Jaa tries to land a front kick but Grepp steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Good work by Grepp as he checks the leg kick.
Jaa misses with a body kick.
Grepp shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jaa but Jaa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jaa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jaa throws a head kick but Grepp moves out of range.
Grepp moves out of range of the body kick from Jaa.
Grepp chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jaa can pounce on him.
Grepp fails with the takedown.
Grepp shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jaa throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tony Jaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jaa throws a wild body kick that Grepp sees coming a mile off.
Bosse Grepp is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jaa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grepp fails with a takedown attempt.
Jaa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jaa wants it to stay on the feet.
Jaa thuds his shin into the meat of Grepp's side.
Jaa takes a swing at Grepp's ribcage but misses.
Grepp dives in and grabs Jaa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jaa pushes down on Grepp's head and hops out.
An inside leg kick lands from Jaa.
Jaa misses with a head kick.
Grepp closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jaa to the mat! Jaa manages to get full guard.
Jaa trying to control the position.
Jaa striking off his back but it's not causing Grepp any problems.
Grepp tries to free his leg and advance position but Jaa is retaining full guard.
Jaa is trying to keep Grepp in close.
Grepp pushing down on Jaa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grepp is thwarting Jaa's attempts to control the position.
Jaa is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jaa leaves Grepp with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Grepp blocks a head kick by Jaa.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Grepp is defended easily by Jaa.
Grepp fails with a takedown attempt.
Jaa lands a front kick.
Jaa lands with a kick to the temple. Grepp shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Grepp tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jaa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grepp shoots in for a double leg but Jaa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Grepp fails to land the takedown.
Grepp avoids the head kick by Jaa.
Jaa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Horrible takedown by Grepp or perhaps it was just good defense by Jaa which made him look bad.
Jaa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jaa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Grepp scores with a takedown into Jaa's guard.
Jaa 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.
Grepp drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Grepp jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jaa pulls Grepp in to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Jaa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bosse Grepp's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Grepp fails with the takedown.
Jaa leaves Grepp with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jaa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grepp shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jaa as he avoids it easily.
Tony Jaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bosse Grepp.
Jaa looks for the body kick but Grepp saw that one coming.
Grepp is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jaa's half guard.
Jaa trying to hold on to Grepp's head to control him but Grepp postures up.
Grepp moves nicely into side control.
Jaa wants to control but Grepp postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grepp is trying to get an arm triangle but Jaa is defending well.
Jaa wants to control but Grepp postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
What's Jaa going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Jaa wants to control but Grepp postures up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jaa tries a head kick but it misses.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Grepp.
Grepp tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
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Jaa can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaa is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Grepp's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Grepp wants to free his trapped foot but Jaa is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jaa keeping control of the position.
Jaa trying to control but Grepp postures up.
Grepp thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jaa is trying to maintain the position but Grepp is very close to passing his half guard.
Grepp looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jaa works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grepp pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jaa is keeping the position for now.
Grepp is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jaa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jaa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Grepp is out of range.
Tony Jaa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tony Jaa is winning the standup battle so far.
Jaa throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jaa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jaa. Grepp shrugs it off though.
Jaa throws the kick towards the body but Grepp avoids it.
Grepp has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jaa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jaa tries a head kick but it misses.
Jaa stuffs the takedown.
Grepp moves out of range as Jaa throws a body kick.
Jaa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Grepp.
Grepp shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jaa is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bosse Grepp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grepp pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jaa is keeping the position for now.
Jaa has his hands on Grepp's head, controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bosse Grepp.
I think Jaa has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Jaa!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Boot Head (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Hudson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Head comes to the cage accompanied by New Divide. Hudson has chosen Roll Over DJ as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Boot Head!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gary Hudson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Eliza Hachem and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Head connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hudson shoots in for a takedown but Head shows good takedown defense.
Head stuffs the takedown.
Hudson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Head throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hudson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gary Hudson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hudson scores with a hook.
The fighters circling - Hudson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Head throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Head.
Hudson shoots for a double leg takedown but Head sprawls well. He's pushed Hudson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Boot Head has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Hudson.
Nice shot by Head.
Hudson misses with a hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hudson.
A combination from Head does no damage.
A swing and a miss from Hudson.
Head slaps away a takedown attempt from Hudson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Head throws a combination. Hudson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Head circles away from the clinch attempt.
Head scores with a jab. Hudson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Head goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Head swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hudson looks to score with a jab to the body but Head is just out of range.
Hudson throws a nice looking combination but Head bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hudson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Head thuds his right hand into Hudson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hudson looks to land a combination but Head avoids it well.
Hudson shoots in for a takedown but Head shows good takedown defense.
Hudson looks gassed!
Head throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hudson on the side of the head.
Head clinches.
Hudson looking to slow down the pace here.
Head lands a body punch.
Head's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Head!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Head fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hudson on the side of the head.
Hudson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Head scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Head lands a nice shot that snaps Hudson's head back.
Hudson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hudson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Head.
Hudson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Head jabs at Hudson's body.
Hudson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Head cracks the inside of Hudson's front leg.
Head misses with the combination.
A cross from Head lands.
Hudson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Danga de danga de dang - Head scores with a four punch combination!
Head throws a nice outside leg kick.
Head is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hudson walks into a left hand.
Head fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hudson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Head lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Head dips to his left and cracks Hudson with an uppercut!
Head ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Head throws a nice looking combination but Hudson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Good exchange - Head coming out on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hudson blocks the body kick.
Hudson looks to land a right hand but Head moved out of range.
Hudson shoots in and drives through. Head sprawls well.
Head swinging wildly here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hudson. Head does a little dance to reset his feet.
Head lands an overhand right.
Head connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hudson is trying desperately to land a takedown but Head is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Hudson.
Head slaps away a takedown attempt from Hudson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Head, as that shot connected.
Hudson misses with a hook to the body
and Head connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hudson throws a series of punches but Head moves out of range.
Head clinches.
Head scores with a hook to the body.
Head is leaning against Hudson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Head lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hudson.
Head works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stalling in the clinch from Head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Head lands a nice shot to the body.
Head avoiding damage.
Head working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Head lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hudson.
Head is trying to stall.
Head breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the body from Hudson misses
and Head connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hudson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Head's waist but Head gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hudson off to one side.
A lazy left from Head finds it's target.
Head fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hudson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Head counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hudson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Head throws a good cross that connects.
Hudson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boot Head dominated that round.
That's time! Head's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Head lands with a nice combination. Hudson backs away looking to recover.
Hudson misses with a takedown
and Head counters with a straight right hand.
Head throws a nice looking combination but Hudson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hudson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Head moves out of range of the strikes.
Head blocks a head kick by Hudson.
Hudson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Head but Head pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Head connects with a body shot.
Hudson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A combination from Head does no damage.
Hudson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Head displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nice jab there from Head.
Hudson is breathing heavily.
Hudson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Head uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Head lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hudson throws a sloppy head kick
and Head cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Head lands a really nice looking cross but Hudson seems unphased.
Head stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Head takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Head scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hudson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hudson there as he acknowledges the shot.
A shot to the body from Hudson misses
and Head counters with a nice uppercut.
Hudson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Head comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Head throws a series of punches but Hudson moves out of range.
Head keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Boot Head has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Hudson.
Head cracks Hudson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hudson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Head cracks Hudson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Head throws a right and a left that Hudson avoids nicely.
Head 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.
Hudson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Head counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Head.
Hudson misses with a series of wild punches.
Head stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Head scores with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Head lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hudson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hudson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Head. Head obviously looking to wear him down.
Hudson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Head is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hudson can do to turn this around?
Hudson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Head circles away.
Head lands an overhand right.
Hudson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Head.
Boot Head is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Head scores with a nice head shot.
Head scores with the left hand. Hudson knows he should have avoided that one.
Head ducks under a wild hook from Hudson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Head jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hudson with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Head counter with a right hand.
Hudson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A shot to de liver by Head. Beautiful body shot.
Head lands the left hand.
Head fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hudson on the side of the head.
Hudson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Head.
Head misses with a wild combination.
Hudson fails with the takedown
and Head connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jab, jab by Head - just one landing.
Hudson throws an overhand right that lands on Head's shoulder, as Head tries to avoid the shot.
Head tries to clinch but Hudson is having none of it.
Hudson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hudson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Head counters with a slapping leg kick.
A punch combination from Head misses.
Hudson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Head counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Head sizes up Hudson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Head scores with a decent looking hook.
Head scores with a jab. Hudson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hudson misses with the body kick
and Head counters with an inside leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Head as he connects with a hook.
Hudson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Head fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hudson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Head changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Boot Head is winning the standup battle so far.
Head lands a jab to Hudson's midsection.
Hudson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Head changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Head scoring well with a low kick there.
Hudson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hudson walks into a jab.
Head bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hudson's head.
The crowd cheers as Head lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hudson doesn't seem phased though.
Head is working the combinations to good effect here.
Hudson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boot Head 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A head kick by Hudson misses
and Head counters with a two punch combo.
Hudson gets the takedown into side control.
Head is trying to improve his position.
Head keeps Hudson under control for a moment.
Hudson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Head pushes Hudson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hudson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Head can't do much from the bottom here.
Head is not content to let Hudson control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hudson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Hudson throws a strike aimed at the side of Head's head but Head avoids it well.
Hudson is looking to take a break and control but Head is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hudson throws a combination that misses
and Head makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hudson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hudson misses with a double jab
and Head counters with a one-two to the body.
Hudson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hudson shoots in but Head avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No luck for Hudson with that takedown attempt.
Head dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hudson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Head on the side of the head.
Gary Hudson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Head thuds a left hand into Hudson's body.
Boot Head is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Head displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Head looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Head tries to land a leg kick but Hudson saw it coming and moves away.
Head digs a good hook to Hudson's body.
Head stalks Hudson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hudson's face. Hudson staggers backwards, shaken.
Hudson looks for a takedown but Head sprawls well.
Boot Head has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Hudson.
Head scores with a one two! Hudson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Head throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hudson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Head throws a right hand that Hudson ducks under and follows up with a left that Hudson also avoids with ease.
Head stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Head cracks a nice hook into Hudson's ribs.
Hudson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Head counters with a body kick that stops Hudson in his tracks momentarily.
Head scores with a hook to the body. Hudson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hudson misses with a takedown attempt
letting Head counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Head with a jab.
Head scores with a sloppy right hand. Hudson should have avoided that one.
Hudson wants to clinch
and Hudson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Head cracks the inside of Hudson's front leg.
Head cracks the inside of Hudson's front leg.
Hudson misses with a hook to the body
and Head makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Head dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hudson. That did some damage!
Head fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hudson checks it well.
Head lands with a nice body punch.
Head scores with a jab to the jaw.
Head scores with a jab to the body.
Head with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Head attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hudson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Head was well out of range. Poor timing from Hudson.
Hudson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Head's waist but Head gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hudson off to one side.
Head scores with a decent looking hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hudson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Head fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hudson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Head changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Head lunges at Hudson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hudson's hand.
Head stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Head wants it to stay on the feet.
Head connects with a jab.
Head moves away from the strike by Hudson.
Hudson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Head closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Hudson as the two fighters clinch.
Head stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Head's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Head throws a shot to the body.
Head cracks the inside of Hudson's front leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Head lands a lovely overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hudson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Head lands with a nice body punch.
Boot Head is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hudson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Head counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boot Head showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Head, 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:25
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:25
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boot Head!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trainer Wrestle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Trainer Wrestle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Randy Savage!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Hugh Johnson and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savage throws the left hand but Wrestle avoids the punch easily.
Savage misses with a hook. Wrestle ducked under it nicely.
Wrestle fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wrestle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Trainer Wrestle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savage catches Wrestle with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
It looks like Trainer Wrestle has been cut.
A left and a right from Savage both land. Nice combination.
Savage swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Savage shoots in looking for a takedown. Wrestle tries to sprawl out of it but Savage keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wrestle manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wrestle has his takedown stuffed
and Savage connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wrestle gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Savage counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trainer Wrestle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from Savage misses.
Savage throws an overhand right that lands on Wrestle's shoulder, as Wrestle tries to avoid the shot.
Wrestle shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Savage pinned against the cage. Savage gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Savage throws a left that rocks Wrestle and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Savage dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Wrestle regain composure!
Wrestle is rocked!
Trainer Wrestle's cut is getting worse.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrestle on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savage tries to score with some ground and pound. Wrestle controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Savage wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wrestle keeps working.
Wrestle sneaks back into half guard.
Savage is looking to stall here but Wrestle recovers full guard.
Savage trying to control but Wrestle is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wrestle wants to sweep but no luck.
Savage thows a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Savage accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wrestle keeping full guard, as Savage tries to pass.
Wrestle being controlled here, momentarily.
Savage preventing the sweep.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wrestle tries to clinch up.
Savage misses with a hook. Wrestle ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Wrestle.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Wrestle.
Wrestle working away.
Wrestle misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Wrestle wants to take a breather but Savage manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Wrestle.
Wrestle wants to control from the top but Savage keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wrestle not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Savage keeping full guard, as Wrestle tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Savage dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Trainer Wrestle's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wrestle tries to clinch but Savage moves away
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Savage counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wrestle closes the distance but Savage moves to the side
and Savage counters with a straight right hand.
Savage lands with a straight right. Wrestle didn't see that one coming.
Savage looks to throw the jab but Wrestle is out of range.
Wrestle tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Savage swivels and escapes.
Wrestle misses with a takedown
and Savage counters with a straight right hand.
Savage misses with a straight left.
Savage lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Trainer Wrestle's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savage defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wrestle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trainer Wrestle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wrestle misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Savage counter with a right hand.
Wrestle has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right from Savage on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage misses with a punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Wrestle.
Savage taking a breather.
Wrestle displaying some good clinch control by pressing Savage up against the cage.
Savage wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Wrestle stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Savage prevents Wrestle from breaking the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage breaks from the clinch.
Savage might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Wrestle moves forwards but Savage connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Savage misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wrestle tries for a takedown but Savage sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wrestle tries to clinch but Savage moves away
and Savage connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jeez, Trainer Wrestle's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Savage looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wrestle gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Savage cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Trainer Wrestle's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Randy Savage!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between SB Supporter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sione Finau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Finau is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: "Ninja Gaiden" by The Minibosses. Sione Finau is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
13 - 4 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, SB Supporter!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sione Finau!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Hugh Johnson and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Supporter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Supporter scores with a head kick.
It looks like Sione Finau has been cut.
Supporter dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Finau. That did some damage!
Supporter lands with a kick to the temple. Finau shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Finau thumps Supporter with a low kick.
SB Supporter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finau staying out of range there.
Supporter throws a head kick that misses.
Finau slips under a jab from Supporter.
Supporter misses with a low kick.
Finau forces Supporter back against the cage and clinches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Finau.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finau keeps control of Supporter as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Supporter breaks the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Finau.
Finau misses with an uppercut.
Finau shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Finau working for a submission but Supporter is keeping him at bay.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finau takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Supporter in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Supporter is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Finau scoring with strikes but Supporter is staying in there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Finau landing punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Supporter takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finau takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Finau lands a heavy elbow.
Finau working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Finau tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Finau fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Supporter is rocked!
It looks like SB Supporter has been cut.
Supporter is breathing heavily.
Finau has hold of Supporter's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Supporter manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Finau has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Finau looking to finish Supporter with some ground and pound. This is bad for Supporter!
Oh Supporter is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
SB Supporter's cut is getting worse.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finau controlling his opponent.
Supporter seems to have got his legs back now.
Finau putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
SB Supporter's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Supporter knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Finau on the ground.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Finau! Supporter is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sione Finau! Sione Finau retains his super heavyweight title!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Siduri Rafter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sheamus Noonan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Siduri Rafter has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
158 lbs
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144 lbs
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Siduri Rafter!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sheamus Noonan!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Damien Edna and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noonan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rafter shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Rafter was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Noonan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rafter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rafter breaks from Noonan's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Noonan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rafter has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rafter trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rafter thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Rafter throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Rafter scoring with strikes but Noonan is staying in there.
Noonan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rafter scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noonan wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Rafter.
Noonan in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Noonan is desperately trying to improve his position but Rafter has a good base and remains in mount.
Rafter throws some wild stikes that Noonan manages to avoid easily.
Rafter throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rafter misses with a head shot.
Rafter looking to control but Noonan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rafter is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Noonan can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Rafter looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rafter breaks from Noonan's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Rafter avoids the attempt from Noonan to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noonan in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Noonan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rafter lands a big shot there that rocks Noonan but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Rafter breaks from Noonan's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Noonan is looking to improve his position but Rafter isn't that keen on the idea.
Rafter throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Rafter misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Rafter throwing strikes here but Noonan is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Noonan reaches up and holds on to Rafter to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noonan takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Rafter lands a big shot there that rocks Noonan but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Noonan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rafter avoids the attempt from Noonan to control.
Noonan sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Noonan desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Noonan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rafter's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rafter's back!
Rafter trying to control the position but Noonan manages to sink in the hooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noonan thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Rafter is in bad spot here.
Rafter covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Noonan lands a shot to the body.
Noonan is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Noonan.
Noonan scores with punches and elbows.
Noonan throwing damaging strikes from the back! Rafter could be in trouble here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Noonan thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Rafter controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
Noonan lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Siduri Rafter dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Noonan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rafter.
A jab from Noonan does it's job there.
A telegraphed right hand from Noonan misses the target.
Noonan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rafter stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rafter moves out of range as Noonan strikes.
Rafter staying out of range there.
Sheamus Noonan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Noonan lands the left hand.
Noonan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rafter.
Noonan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Noonan throws a shot from downtown. Rafter moves away and avoids it.
Noonan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rafter tries for a takedown but Noonan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A jab from Noonan finds it's way through Rafter's defenses.
Noonan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rafter was well out of range. Poor timing from Noonan.
A jab from Noonan misses.
Rafter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Noonan just misses with a punch to the body.
Rafter looks to throw the jab but Noonan is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noonan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rafter.
Rafter throws a right and a left that Noonan avoids nicely.
Noonan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Noonan takes a swing at Rafter's ribcage but misses.
Rafter throws a body punch but Noonan moves out of range.
Noonan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Noonan connects with a looping right hand.
Noonan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rafter.
Sheamus Noonan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A left and a right from Noonan both land. Nice combination.
Rafter takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A combination from Noonan does no damage.
Rafter shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Noonan napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Noonan sneaks back into half guard.
Noonan keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Rafter trying to control the action but Noonan is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noonan gets back to full guard.
Rafter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Siduri Rafter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Noonan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Noonan trying to keep a closed guard but Rafter is proving a slippery customer.
Noonan looking for a sweep. Not yet Noonan, not yet.
Noonan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Noonan controlling Rafter's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rafter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Noonan is on top in guard.
Rafter wants to sweep but no luck.
Noonan stands and throws Rafter's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rafter parries the strikes from Noonan easily there. Noonan is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Rafter to escape.
Noonan working the strikes but Rafter uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Noonan thows a huge punch but Rafter dodges it nicely.
Noonan thows a huge punch but Rafter dodges it nicely.
Noonan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Noonan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Noonan throws a strike but Rafter avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rafter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Noonan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rafter's hands.
Rafter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Noonan.
Noonan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rafter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Noonan looks to land a right hand but Rafter moved out of range.
Noonan misses the shot to the body.
Noonan throws a body punch but Rafter moves out of range.
Noonan cracks Rafter with an open hand slap.
Rafter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Noonan circles away quickly and effectively.
Rafter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rafter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Noonan.
Noonan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rafter.
Noonan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sheamus Noonan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Noonan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Noonan.
Rafter takes one on the button.
Nice uppercut there from Noonan.
Noonan jabs at Rafter's body.
Noonan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rafter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Noonan was well out of range. Poor timing from Rafter.
Noonan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rafter.
Noonan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Noonan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rafter was well out of range. Poor timing from Noonan.
A looping hook to the body misses from Noonan. Rafter does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noonan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rafter.
Nice defenses there by Rafter.
Noonan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Noonan throws a sloppy body shot
and Rafter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Noonan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rafter takes one to the side of the head.
Noonan throws a jab when Rafter was well out of range.
Noonan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Noonan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rafter.
Noonan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Noonan thows a body shot but no joy.
Noonan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Noonan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Noonan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rafter.
Noonan's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Noonan duly obliges.
Noonan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A slow jab from Noonan misses its intended target.
Rafter throws a series of punches but Noonan moves out of range.
Rafter thuds a left hand into Noonan's body.
Noonan jabs at Rafter's body.
Noonan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Noonan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rafter was well out of range. Poor timing from Noonan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rafter throws a big shot that misses.
Noonan misses with a hook.
Noonan jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Noonan lands a nice looking body shot.
A shot to de liver by Noonan. Beautiful body shot.
Rafter on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rafter takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rafter looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rafter drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice body punch from Noonan.
Noonan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rafter.
Noonan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Noonan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rafter gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Noonan lands with a hook. Rafter tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rafter ducks under a wild hook from Noonan.
Noonan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rafter on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noonan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Noonan misses with a straight left.
Noonan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Noonan throws a hook but Rafter blocks it.
Rafter moves away from the strike by Noonan.
Rafter takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rafter takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rafter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Noonan throws out the jab.
Rafter slips a straight right by Noonan.
Noonan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rafter counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Noonan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Noonan has Rafter pulled in close to control his posture.
Noonan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rafter's guard.
Noonan is in close to Rafter's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Noonan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noonan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rafter looking for a sweep. Not yet Rafter, not yet.
Noonan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rafter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Noonan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Noonan throws a big right hand that misses.
Noonan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Noonan throws and elbow that misses. Rafter uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Noonan's guard. Nice move by Rafter!
Noonan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Let's hope that Noonan has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sheamus Noonan really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Noonan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Noonan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A big right from Rafter misses.
Noonan scores with a three punch combo!
Noonan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rafter manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Rafter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rafter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Noonan misses with a body punch
letting Rafter counter with a right hand.
Rafter misses the jab.
Sheamus Noonan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noonan just misses with a punch to the body.
Noonan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rafter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rafter doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rafter slips under a jab.
Some wild striking there from Rafter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noonan misses with a jab to the body
and Noonan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Noonan misses with a body shot.
Noonan throws a hook but Rafter blocks it.
Rafter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Noonan throws out the jab.
Noonan looks to land a right hand but Rafter moved out of range.
Noonan digs a good body shot into Rafter's ribs.
Noonan misses with a hook.
Rafter looks to throw the jab but Noonan is out of range.
Noonan jabs at Rafter's body.
Noonan throws a body punch but Rafter moves out of range.
Noonan throws a right hand that Rafter ducks under and follows up with a left that Rafter also avoids with ease.
Rafter throws out a loose jab but Noonan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Noonan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice shot lands for Noonan.
Rafter walks into a jab.
Noonan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rafter avoids the body shot from Noonan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noonan leaves Rafter with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Noonan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Noonan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Noonan digs a good hook to Rafter's body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Noonan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rafter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rafter blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Noonan misses its intended target.
Good exchange - Noonan coming out on top.
Rafter blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Noonan misses its intended target.
Noonan lands with a nice body punch.
Rafter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Noonan moves away.
Rafter fails to land the takedown.
Noonan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rafter avoids the body shot from Noonan.
Nice jab there from Noonan.
Noonan misses with a straight right.
Noonan misses with a hook to the body
so Rafter counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Noonan looking for a sweep. Not yet Noonan, not yet.
Rafter controlling from the top position.
Rafter looking to pass the guard.
Noonan has his hands on Rafter's head, controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noonan keeping moving, preventing Rafter from controlling successfully.
Noonan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Noonan lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rafter!
Noonan lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Noonan misses with some ground and pound and Rafter recovers position to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sheamus Noonan dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Noonan looks to score with a jab to the body but Rafter is just out of range.
Noonan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rafter.
Noonan throws out a loose jab but Rafter uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Noonan.
Noonan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Noonan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rafter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Noonan. Rafter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rafter is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rafter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Noonan.
Rafter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Noonan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noonan misses with a looping right.
Noonan dips to his left and cracks Rafter with an uppercut!
Rafter throws a jab when Noonan was well out of range.
Noonan misses the shot to the body.
Noonan cracks Rafter with a good jab.
Noonan lands a nice hook to Rafter's body. Rafter takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noonan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rafter on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rafter closes the distance and clinches up with Noonan, looking for a takedown. Rafter pushes Noonan against the cage but Noonan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Rafter misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Noonan looks to land a right hand but Rafter moved out of range.
Rafter on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Noonan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Noonan lands a jab to Rafter's midsection.
Noonan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Noonan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rafter shoots for a double leg takedown but Noonan sprawls well. He's pushed Rafter's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Siduri Rafter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Noonan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Noonan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rafter takes a swing at Noonan's ribcage but misses.
Rafter ducks under a wild hook from Noonan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noonan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rafter at a distance.
Rafter defending well as Noonan loads up on a big left hand.
Noonan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A decent looking cross lands there for Noonan.
Noonan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rafter walks into a stiff left hand from Noonan.
Noonan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rafter works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Noonan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Noonan misses with a looping left.
Nice cross by Noonan.
Rafter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rafter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Noonan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice shot by Noonan.
Rafter ducks under a wild hook from Noonan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Noonan.
Noonan lands a head shot.
Noonan takes a swing at Rafter's ribcage but misses.
Noonan misses the shot to the body.
Noonan digs a good hook to Rafter's body.
Noonan lands with a right hand.
Noonan cracks a nice hook into Rafter's ribs.
Noonan with a hook.
Noonan misses with a wild body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Noonan there.
Rafter moves out of range as Noonan strikes.
Rafter has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Noonan finds it's way round the side to connect with Rafter's head.
A punch lands to the side of Rafter 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Noonan misses with the combination.
Noonan clobbers Rafter with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Siduri Rafter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rafter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rafter slips a jab from Noonan.
Noonan misses with a straight right.
Noonan blocks a jab.
A combination from Noonan does no damage.
Rafter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Noonan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rafter circles away quickly and effectively.
Noonan lands the left hand.
Noonan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Noonan misses with a jab to the body
and Rafter counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Noonan's guard now.
Noonan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rafter manages to get himself to full guard.
Noonan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Noonan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Noonan throws a strike but Rafter rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Noonan wants to sweep here but Rafter controlling him for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sheamus Noonan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Noonan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 46:49
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 46:49
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sheamus Noonan! Sheamus Noonan retains his featherweight title!
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