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Prestige III PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Oxley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Quinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quinn is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Crisis by Twista Feat. Tech N9ne. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Oxley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marcus Quinn!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Steve Erwin and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quinn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A shot to the liver by Oxley. Beautiful body shot.
Oxley misses with a looping right.
Oxley scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Oxley tries to clinch but Quinn moves out of range.
Quinn feints the counter takedown.
Oxley lands a head shot.
Oxley lands a right hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Oxley.
Quinn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oxley.
Quinn drops his hands momentarily and Oxley takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Oxley throws a body kick that misses
so Quinn counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Quinn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Quinn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Oxley on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Oxley tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quinn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Quinn working some strikes from top position.
Quinn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Oxley looking for a sweep. Not yet Oxley, not yet.
Quinn postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Quinn advances to half guard.
Quinn working over Oxley with some ground and pound. Oxley looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Oxley blocking the ground and pound attempt from Quinn.
Quinn blocks the strikes from Oxley.
Quinn trying to control from half guard but Oxley is working away.
The fighters are battling for position here. Oxley manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quinn stopping the sweep attempt from Oxley.
Quinn slips nicely into half guard.
Oxley tries to get to full guard but Quinn has control of the leg.
Quinn trying to control from half guard but Oxley is working away.
Quinn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Quinn wants to pass the guard but Oxley is defending well.
Oxley has hold of Quinn's hands but Quinn slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oxley is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Quinn jumps into side control!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Quinn trying to control the position but Oxley is working away.
Oxley manages to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quinn not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Quinn is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Oxley sees it coming and defends easily.
Nice strikes from Quinn there.
Oxley has hold of Quinn's hands but Quinn slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Quinn is trying to control the action in half guard but Oxley is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Quinn 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.
Quinn working over Oxley with some ground and pound. Oxley looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Quinn prevents Oxley from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quinn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Quinn wants to control but Oxley is keeping him busy.
Oxley looking for submissions off his back.
Oxley is not content to let Quinn control the position.
Quinn seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Quinn prevents Oxley from improving his position.
Quinn works his way into full mount!
Quinn putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Quinn dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Quinn moves out of range as Oxley strikes.
Quinn appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Oxley.
Oxley tries to clinch
and Quinn counters with a single leg into guard. Oxley didn't expect that.
Quinn throwing strikes from guard but Oxley blocks nicely.
Quinn 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.
Oxley trying to control the position here.
Quinn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Oxley is on top in guard.
Oxley is looking to pass into half guard but Quinn pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Quinn is in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quinn trying to control but Oxley is working from the bottom.
Quinn is in close to Oxley's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Oxley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Quinn.
Quinn throwing strikes but missing.
Oxley wants to sweep but no luck.
Quinn postures up in Oxley's guard and throws a big left but Oxley blocks it.
Oxley working a defensive guard here.
Quinn working some strikes from top position.
Quinn postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Quinn trying to control but Oxley is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quinn working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Oxley's head.
Oxley is trying to control the position but Quinn postures up.
Quinn slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Quinn working away.
Quinn trying to control the action but Oxley is working from the bottom.
Quinn is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Oxley has escaped the position, nice work there.
Quinn postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Quinn scoring with punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quinn cracks Oxley with a big right hand but Oxley just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Quinn is looking to take a break and control but Oxley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Quinn tries for a kimura but Oxley is defending well.
Quinn scoring with punches and elbows.
Quinn throws an elbow but Oxley slips to the side and avoids it well.
Quinn lands a few punches from side control.
Quinn creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oxley is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Quinn grinds an elbow into Oxley's temple.
Oxley is looking to regain half guard here but Quinn keeps moving and retains side control.
Quinn is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Oxley has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oxley is looking to regain half guard here but Quinn keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Quinn works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Quinn landing strikes.
Oxley is rocked!
Quinn lands a strong strike to the head of Oxley. That's dazed him! Quinn looking to finish here. Oxley is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Quinn lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Quinn!
A victorious Marcus Quinn thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ravi Vamoosh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renly Baratheon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vamoosh's entrance music is Raga Charukesi. A fine choice. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ravi Vamoosh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Renly Baratheon!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Bruno Hogan and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baratheon tries to clinch but Vamoosh moves out of range.
Vamoosh looks to score with a jab to the body but Baratheon is just out of range.
Baratheon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vamoosh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vamoosh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vamoosh half committed to a counter leg kick.
Baratheon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vamoosh.
The fighters circling - Vamoosh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vamoosh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baratheon.
Vamoosh fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vamoosh with a hook.
Vamoosh closes the distance and clinches up with Baratheon, looking for a takedown. Vamoosh pushes Baratheon against the cage but Baratheon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vamoosh loads up on a big right hand but Baratheon slips the punch.
Baratheon throws a jab when Vamoosh was well out of range.
Vamoosh looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Baratheon throws a jab when Vamoosh was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baratheon misses with a hook. Vamoosh ducked under it nicely.
Good shot there by Baratheon.
Baratheon takes the fight into the clinch.
Vamoosh is trying to drag Baratheon to the mat but Baratheon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Baratheon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baratheon lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Baratheon creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Baratheon prevents a body shot from Vamoosh.
Vamoosh avoids the elbow strike from Baratheon, against the cage.
Baratheon pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Baratheon lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Vamoosh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Baratheon checks a low kick from Vamoosh.
Baratheon wants to counter with a clinch but Vamoosh pushes him away.
Vamoosh with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Baratheon to score with a decent uppercut.
Vamoosh swinging wildly here.
Renly Baratheon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Vamoosh.
Vamoosh moves away from the strike by Baratheon.
Vamoosh shoots in for a takedown but Baratheon shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ravi Vamoosh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vamoosh shoots for a double leg takedown but Baratheon sprawls well. He's pushed Vamoosh's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Baratheon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vamoosh.
Vamoosh gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Baratheon.
Vamoosh throws a jab but it's blocked by Baratheon.
Baratheon clobbers Vamoosh with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vamoosh scores with a crisp jab that stopped Baratheon in his tracks.
Vamoosh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baratheon.
Vamoosh slips under a jab.
Vamoosh looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Vamoosh misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baratheon. Vamoosh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vamoosh throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Baratheon was covering up waiting for the punch and Vamoosh finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Baratheon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vamoosh makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Baratheon is trying to control the position but Vamoosh postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Baratheon can do anything to dispel that myth.
Vamoosh with a nice head shot there.
Vamoosh chips away with some ground and pound.
Baratheon wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vamoosh accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Baratheon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vamoosh won't allow Baratheon to get back to his feet.
Baratheon controls Vamoosh momentarily but Vamoosh frees himself.
Vamoosh lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Vamoosh slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Vamoosh lands some shots froms side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baratheon is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Baratheon is working to avoid the ground and pound but Vamoosh connects with a decent elbow.
Baratheon struggling a bit here.
Vamoosh creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Vamoosh scores with a couple of short elbows.
Baratheon is rocked!
Vamoosh in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Baratheon looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Vamoosh turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ravi Vamoosh!
A very excited looking Ravi Vamoosh made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brian Kennedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brian Kennedy has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brian Kennedy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Holmes!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Summer Carpenter and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kennedy moves out of range of the leg kick from Holmes.
Holmes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
No joy there for Holmes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kennedy clinches up with Holmes and pushes him back against the cage.
Holmes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Holmes has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Holmes has had enough of the clinch but Kennedy keeps him there for the moment.
Holmes tries to throw a body punch but Kennedy avoids it by throwing Holmes back against the cage.
Kennedy missing with knees to the body.
Kennedy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kennedy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Holmes is defending well for now.
Kennedy landing knees to the body.
Holmes is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kennedy is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennedy has Holmes pressed against the cage, preventing Holmes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Holmes is trying to push Kennedy away but Kennedy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Holmes is looking to break free of the clinch but Kennedy has double underhooks.
Holmes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kennedy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Holmes looks winded!
Kennedy putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Holmes in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Holmes tries to break free but Kennedy pushes him back against the cage.
Holmes avoids a wild elbow strike from Kennedy.
Kennedy is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kennedy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Holmes's face.
Holmes throws a punch but it's blocked by Kennedy.
Kennedy tries to land a knee to the head but Holmes blocks with his arms.
Kennedy with a knee to the head.
It looks like Mike Holmes has been cut.
Kennedy unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Holmes trying to stall but Kennedy improves his position.
Kennedy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Holmes avoids it.
Kennedy blocks an uppercut.
Holmes can't break the clinch.
Kennedy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Holmes's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holmes has a couple of punches blocked by Kennedy.
Holmes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kennedy putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Holmes in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kennedy with a knee to the head.
Holmes avoiding damage as Kennedy throws knees to the body.
Kennedy scores a nice knee to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Holmes.
Knees to the body from Kennedy.
Kennedy takes a shot to the head.
Kennedy tries to land knees in the clinch but Holmes avoids the damage to the body.
Kennedy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Holmes.
Kennedy scores with a knee to the head.
Holmes is looking to break free of the clinch but Kennedy has double underhooks.
Holmes is trying to break the clinch but Kennedy has him pressed against the cage.
Holmes tries a body shot but Kennedy blocks it.
Holmes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kennedy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy tries to land knees in the clinch but Holmes avoids the damage to the body.
Kennedy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Holmes's face.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kennedy.
Holmes misses with a body punch.
Holmes misses with a punch on the inside.
Kennedy working Holmes over with knees to the body.
Kennedy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kennedy stalling the fight.
Kennedy landing knees to the body.
Kennedy lands a nice knee to the body.
Kennedy scores with a knee to the head.
Holmes takes a knee to the side of the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kennedy dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kennedy scores a nice knee to the body.
Kennedy with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Holmes's face.
Holmes takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kennedy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Holmes takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kennedy lands a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kennedy as Holmes tries to tie him up.
Kennedy working Holmes over with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kennedy obliges.
Kennedy lands a knee to the head.
Kennedy scores with a knee to the head.
Kennedy crunches a lovely knee into Holmes's ribcage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kennedy scores with a knee to the head.
Kennedy lands a knee to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kennedy obliges.
Kennedy has a couple of punches blocked by Holmes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Kennedy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Holmes's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kennedy forces Holmes back against the cage and clinches.
Holmes lands with a left to the head.
Kennedy lands a knee to the head.
Holmes is rocked!
Kennedy jerks Holmes's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Holmes drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Kennedy goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Kennedy because Holmes was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Brian Kennedy!
Our winner, Brian Kennedy, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gene Parmesan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rune Banchamek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gene Parmesan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rune Banchamek!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Chris Dean and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banchamek bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Parmesan's head.
Banchamek connects with a crisp jab.
Banchamek misses with a body shot.
Parmesan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Parmesan cracks Banchamek with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Banchamek clobbers Parmesan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Banchamek's corner calls for a 1-2. Banchamek obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Parmesan misses the target.
Banchamek scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Parmesan doesn't seem bothered though.
Parmesan missing with a left hand there. Banchamek was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Banchamek scores with a hook.
Parmesan fails with a takedown attempt.
Banchamek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Parmesan manages to avoid it.
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!
Parmesan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Parmesan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Banchamek displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Parmesan throws out the jab.
Banchamek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Parmesan moves away.
Banchamek misses with an uppercut. Parmesan saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banchamek scores with a jab. Parmesan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Banchamek takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Banchamek slips a straight right by Parmesan.
Banchamek is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Parmesan had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Banchamek, as that shot connected.
Banchamek has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Banchamek misses with a wild body shot.
Banchamek throws a good cross that connects.
Parmesan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Banchamek was well out of range. Poor timing from Parmesan.
Parmesan is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Banchamek's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Parmesan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Banchamek uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Banchamek darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Parmesan blocks a jab.
Banchamek dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Parmesan takes a swing at Banchamek's ribcage but misses.
Parmesan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parmesan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice cross by Banchamek.
Banchamek paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banchamek lands a nice shot to the body.
Parmesan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Banchamek.
A cross from Banchamek lands.
Nice jab there from Banchamek.
Parmesan slips under a jab.
Banchamek scores with a hook to the body. Parmesan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Banchamek works Parmesan's body with a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Banchamek.
Banchamek appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Parmesan misses with a looping right.
Rune Banchamek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Banchamek swats away the attempt to clinch by Parmesan.
A big left from Parmesan misses.
Banchamek scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Parmesan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Parmesan moves in looking to clinch but Banchamek pushes him off.
Parmesan throws a shot from downtown. Banchamek moves away and avoids it.
Banchamek paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Banchamek misses.
Parmesan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Banchamek sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Parmesan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Banchamek connects with a good right hand that stumbles Parmesan. Parmesan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Banchamek misses with a body shot.
Banchamek scores with a decent looking hook.
Banchamek throws a lazy right hand but Parmesan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Parmesan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Banchamek throws a hook but Parmesan avoids it easily.
Banchamek digs a good hook to Parmesan's body.
Banchamek misses with a hook
and Parmesan counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Banchamek!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banchamek is looking to reverse the position.
Parmesan has hold of Banchamek's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Banchamek seems comfortable defending it but Parmesan has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Banchamek is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Banchamek is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Parmesan couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gene Parmesan!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kota Ibushi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Bradley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul Bradley acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kota Ibushi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Paul Bradley!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Damien Edna and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ibushi throws a head kick that misses
and Bradley counters with a straight right hand.
Bradley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bradley feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ibushis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bradley lands with a shot to the body.
Bradley has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ibushi wants to slow Bradley down by chopping away at his legs.
Bradley lunges at Ibushi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ibushi's hand.
Ibushi misses with a hook. Bradley ducked under it nicely.
Ibushi tries a head kick but it misses.
Bradley throws out a counter right but Ibushi avoids it with no problem.
Danga de danga de dang - Bradley scores with a four punch combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bradley scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ibushi in his tracks.
Bradley scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ibushi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bradley lands a two punch combo.
Ibushi is rocked!
Ibushi looks for the body kick but Bradley saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bradley! But no joy.
Ibushi walks into a stiff left hand from Bradley.
Ibushi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bradley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ibushi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradley smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ibushi tries to clinch but Bradley is having none of it.
Ibushi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ibushi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bradley ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bradley lands with a right hand.
Ibushi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bradley's calf.
Ibushi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kota Ibushi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ibushi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ibushi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bradley has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ibushi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bradley up against the cage.
Ibushi tries to work over Bradley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ibushi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bradley.
Ibushi misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradley wants to stall.
Bradley is trying to break the clinch but Ibushi has him pressed against the cage.
Ibushi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ibushi's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bradley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ibushi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bradley.
Bradley blocks an elbow strike.
Ibushi lands a knee to the head.
Bradley looking to stall.
Ibushi misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bradley.
Ibushi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bradley blocks it with crossed arms.
A left hand lands to the body for Ibushi.
Bradley is trying to break the clinch but Ibushi is controlling him.
Ibushi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bradley's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibushi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bradley's efforts to push away.
Bradley avoiding damage as Ibushi throws knees to the body.
Ibushi misses with a punch on the inside.
Ibushi struggles to land a body shot inside as Bradley controls his hands.
Bradley is trying to break the clinch but Ibushi is controlling him.
Ibushi is leaning against Bradley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ibushi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ibushi trying to land knees to the body.
Ibushi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bradley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ibushi has him pressed against the cage.
Bradley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bradley working hard to break the clinch.
Ibushi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ibushi keeps control of Bradley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ibushi slowing the pace effectively.
Ibushi trying to land knees to the body.
Ibushi prevents Bradley from breaking the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ibushi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ibushi landing knees to the body.
Ibushi can't find room to land a body shot as Bradley controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Ibushi.
Bradley is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ibushi is keeping busy.
Ibushi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ibushi misses with a punch on the inside.
Ibushi struggles to land a body shot inside as Bradley controls his hands.
Ibushi lands a nice shot to the body.
Ibushi has a couple of punches blocked by Bradley.
Ibushi pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ibushi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bradley backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ibushi can't find room to land a body shot as Bradley controls the action.
Bradley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ibushi digs a right hand underneath Bradley's ribcage. Bradley let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Paul Bradley will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Ibushi throws a head kick that misses.
Bradley thuds a left hand into Ibushi's body.
Ibushi is looking to clinch but Bradley is avoiding it.
A little jabbing left from Bradley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bradley looks to land a combination but Ibushi avoids it well.
Ibushi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ibushi looks to score with a jab to the body but Bradley is just out of range.
Bradley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A slow jab from Ibushi misses its intended target.
Ibushi misses with a body kick.
Kota Ibushi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ibushi drives through and clinches with Bradley against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Bradley's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ibushi tries to work over Bradley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ibushi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ibushi has him pressed against the cage.
Ibushi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bradley is defending well for now.
Ibushi misses with some punches.
Bradley tries to break free but Ibushi pushes him back against the cage.
Bradley has had enough of the clinch but Ibushi keeps him there for the moment.
Ibushi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bradley's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibushi tries a body shot but Bradley blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bradley.
Ibushi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bradley avoids it.
Ibushi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ibushi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bradley trying to control the position but instead, Ibushi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bradley into the cage.
Ibushi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bradley.
Bradley avoiding damage as Ibushi throws knees to the body.
Ibushi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ibushi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ibushi working aggressively here.
Ibushi lands a nice uppercut.
Ibushi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ibushi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ibushi throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradley is trying to push Ibushi away but Ibushi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kota Ibushi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ibushi misses with some punches.
Ibushi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ibushi trying to stall but Bradley improves his position.
Ibushi tries to land knees in the clinch but Bradley avoids the damage to the body.
Ibushi has Bradley pressed against the cage, preventing Bradley from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bradley tries to break free but Ibushi pushes him back against the cage.
Bradley throws a punch but it's blocked by Ibushi.
Stalling in the clinch from Ibushi.
Ibushi tries a body shot but Bradley blocks it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ibushi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bradley's brow.
Ibushi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bradley can't break the clinch.
Bradley tries to break the clinch but Ibushi is controlling the position.
Ibushi trying to stall but Bradley improves his position.
A shot in the inside from Ibushi.
Bradley trying to control the position but instead, Ibushi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bradley into the cage.
Bradley blocks a body shot from Ibushi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradley is trying to push Ibushi away but Ibushi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bradley tries to land knees in the clinch but Ibushi avoids the damage to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ibushi as Bradley tries to tie him up.
Ibushi tries to work over Bradley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bradley looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ibushi pushes off an throws an elbow but Bradley leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bradley takes a shot to the head.
Ibushi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bradley up against the cage.
Ibushi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ibushi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ibushi.
Bradley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ibushis head.
Ibushi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bradley can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ibushi swings wildly with an uppercut but Bradley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ibushi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bradley avoiding damage as Ibushi throws knees to the body.
Ibushi misses with a punch to the body.
Ibushi stalls.
Bradley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ibushi has him pressed against the cage.
Ibushi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ibushi lands a nice uppercut.
Bradley misses with a hook from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ibushi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bradley working hard to break the clinch.
Bradley prevents a body shot from Ibushi.
Ibushi tries a body shot but Bradley blocks it.
Ibushi misses with a punch on the inside.
Ibushi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ibushi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bradley backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kota Ibushi dominated that second round.
That's time! Ibushi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Bradley's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bradley duly obliges.
Bradley clobbers Ibushi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
No joy there for Bradley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bradley closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ibushi.
Ibushi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ibushi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ibushi darts in trying to clinch
and Bradley counters with a left and a right that stings Ibushi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bradley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ibushi slips a jab and a cross from Bradley.
Bradley with a jab.
Bradley moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ibushi looks to land a body kick but Bradley moved away.
Bradley is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ibushi with a body shot.
Bradley throws a series of punches but Ibushi moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradley sizes up Ibushi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ibushi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
It looks like Paul Bradley has been cut.
Ibushi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A big right from Ibushi misses.
Bradley is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bradley throws a shot to the body.
Ibushi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bradley misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ibushi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ibushi keeps control of Bradley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ibushi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bradley is defending well for now.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ibushi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ibushi throws a punch but it's blocked by Bradley.
Ibushi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bradley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ibushi struggles to land a body shot inside as Bradley controls his hands.
Ibushi keeps control of Bradley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibushi lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A frustrated look appears on Bradley's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ibushi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ibushi tries to throw a body punch but Bradley avoids it by throwing Ibushi back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ibushi.
Ibushi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bradley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bradley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ibushi has him pressed against the cage.
Bradley managing to block the knees to the body from Ibushi.
Bradley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ibushi has him pressed against the cage.
Ibushi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Ibushi as the two fighters clinch.
Ibushi slowing the pace effectively.
Bradley tries to break the clinch but Ibushi is controlling the position.
Bradley blocks a body shot from Ibushi.
Ibushi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradley avoiding damage as Ibushi throws knees to the body.
Ibushi misses with some punches.
Ibushi throws an elbow but it misses.
Bradley working hard to break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Ibushi.
Bradley is trying to break the clinch but Ibushi has him pressed against the cage.
Bradley tries to break the clinch but Ibushi is controlling the position.
Ibushi stalling in the clinch but Bradley improves position.
Ibushi misses with a knee strike.
Ibushi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ibushi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bradley wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bradley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ibushi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bradley's efforts to push away.
Ibushi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Ibushi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ibushi is leaning against Bradley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bradley.
Ibushi misses with a body punch.
Bradley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ibushi tries to stall but Bradley uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ibushi misses with a body punch.
Ibushi lands a left hand.
Bradley looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ibushi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bradley working hard to break the clinch.
Bradley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bradley prevents a body shot from Ibushi.
Ibushi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bradley.
Bradley wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short right from Ibushi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ibushi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ibushi throws a knee to the head but misses.
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 Kota Ibushi.
I think Ibushi 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 30:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kota Ibushi!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between PePe Hapitchou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pu Say (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hapitchou kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Blackalicious - Sky is falling. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, PePe Hapitchou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pu Say!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Donatello Bradman and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Say misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Hapitchou misses the target.
Say misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hapitchou lands a nice hook to Say's body. Say takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Say misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hapitchou.
Jab by Hapitchou.
Hapitchou works the jab nicely.
Say throws a series of punches but Hapitchou moves out of range.
Hapitchou uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Say.
Say has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Say there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hapitchou lands with a good body shot.
Say throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hapitchou dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hapitchou connects with a crisp jab.
Say waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hapitchou.
A telegraphed right hand from Say misses the target.
A punch combination from Say misses.
Hapitchou lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Say swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hapitchou scores with a counter punch that sends Say to the canvas! Hapitchou smells blood - he's punishing Say with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Say has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). PePe Hapitchou!
After winning the bout, PePe Hapitchou thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lemon Mccarthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cooper Lawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lemon Mccarthy has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lemon Mccarthy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cooper Lawson!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Ben Hemmingworth and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mccarthy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lawson throws a leg kick but Mccarthy checks it.
Mccarthy seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lawson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mccarthy rushes Lawson and presses him up against the cage.
Mccarthy is trying to pull guard but Lawson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mccarthy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mccarthy tried to score with a low kick but Lawson checks it.
Nice jab there from Lawson.
Mccarthy needs to keep his hands up - Lawson had a free shot at his head there.
Mccarthy has Lawson up against the cage in a clinch.
Mccarthy tries to score a body lock takedown but Lawson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lawson is trying to break free.
Mccarthy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lemon Mccarthy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mccarthy looking for a takedown.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mccarthy manages to break the clinch.
Mccarthy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lawson sprawls well. Lawson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mccarthy gets slowly back to his feet.
Lawson throws out a counter right but Mccarthy avoids it with no problem.
A head kick misses from Mccarthy.
Lawson counters with a body kick.
Lawson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mccarthy feinted with a counter takedown.
Cooper Lawson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lawson connects with a crisp jab.
Lawson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Some bone on bone action there as Mccarthy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lawson throws a chopping leg kick but Mccarthy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mccarthy tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lawson manages to circle out of the way.
Good standup being displayed there by Lawson as he connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mccarthy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lawson throws a one two combo.
Lawson tests Mccarthy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lawson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mccarthy.
Lawson throws a sloppy head kick and Mccarthy moves out of range easily.
Mccarthy is looking to counter the offense by Lawson and move into the clinch.
Mccarthy tries to clinch but Lawson is having none of it.
Lawson misses with a series of wild punches.
Mccarthy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lawson tries to break the clinch but Mccarthy is controlling the position.
Lawson prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mccarthy is trying to pull guard but Lawson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lawson prevents the takedown attempt.
Mccarthy tries to pull guard but Lawson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mccarthy jumps guard but Lawson stands there with Mccarthy around his waist. Mccarthy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mccarthy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lawson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mccarthy or perhaps it was just good defense by Lawson, which made it look bad.
Mccarthy has a takedown stuffed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawson with a nice cross.
Mccarthy takes the fight into the clinch.
Mccarthy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lawson leaves Mccarthy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lawson fails to land with a series of punches.
Lawson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lawson throws a series of punches but Mccarthy avoids them all with ease.
Lawson lands a head shot.
Mccarthy fails with a takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mccarthy fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cooper Lawson dominated that round.
That's time! Mccarthy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lawson clobbers Mccarthy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mccarthy dives in and grabs Lawson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lawson pushes down on Mccarthy's head and hops out.
Lawson swings for the body but Mccarthy moves out of range.
Lawson stuffs the takedown.
A combination from Lawson does no damage.
Mccarthy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lawson counters with a crisp one two that drops Mccarthy! Lawson thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Mccarthy to his feet! Mccarthy is in big trouble!
Mccarthy is rocked!
Lawson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oh Mccarthy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lawson wants to land a leg kick but Mccarthy is out of range.
Lawson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mccarthy goes for a double leg but Lawson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lawson continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lemon Mccarthy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch combination from Lawson misses.
Mccarthy seems to have got his legs back now.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lawson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cooper Lawson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mccarthy avoids the head kick by Lawson.
Mccarthy wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mccarthy misses with a few strikes there.
Lawson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mccarthy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mccarthy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lawson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mccarthy scrambles back to his feet.
Lawson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mccarthy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lawson avoids it really well and circles away.
Lawson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lawson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cooper Lawson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A cross from Lawson lands.
Lawson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mccarthy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mccarthy fails with a takedown attempt.
As Mccarthy backs off Lawson throws a huge counter combo but Mccarthy manages to avoid it all.
Mccarthy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lawson sprawls well. Lawson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mccarthy gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mccarthy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lawson's waist but Lawson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mccarthy off to one side.
Mccarthy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mccarthy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lawson.
Mccarthy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lawson as he avoids it easily.
Lawson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lawson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lawson looks to land a body kick but Mccarthy moved away.
Mccarthy drops his hands momentarily and Lawson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawson scores with a nice head shot.
Lawson scores with a hook to the body. Mccarthy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lawson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lawson throws a leg kick but Mccarthy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lawson lands with a cross.
Lawson scores with a jab.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Mccarthy. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Lawson tries a head kick but it misses.
Mccarthy clinches.
Mccarthy tries a body shot but Lawson blocks it.
Lawson is trying to break free.
Lawson is trying to break the clinch but Mccarthy has him pressed against the cage.
Mccarthy breaks the clinch.
Lawson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawson misses with a wild body shot.
Mccarthy wants to clinch up but Lawson keeps it at a distance.
Lawson misses with a head kick.
Lawson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mccarthy has time to react.
Lawson lands with a hook. Mccarthy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lawson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mccarthy. Mccarthy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lawson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lawson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mccarthy.
Mccarthy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mccarthy has managed to clinch.
Lawson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mccarthy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mccarthy jumps guard but Lawson stands there with Mccarthy around his waist. Mccarthy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cooper Lawson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Lawson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lawson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mccarthy shoots in for a double leg but Lawson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lawson misses with a wild combination.
Mccarthy looks for the body kick but Lawson saw that one coming.
Lawson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lawson stuffs the takedown attempt from Mccarthy. Mccarthy gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mccarthy moves to clinch but Lawson breaks away
and Lawson counters with a one-two to the body.
Lawson lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mccarthy's head.
Lawson blocks a leg kick.
Lawson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lawson scores with a jab. Mccarthy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lawson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lawson lands with a cross.
Lawson looks to land a combination but Mccarthy avoids it well.
Mccarthy checks the leg kick.
Lawson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mccarthy. Mccarthy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lemon Mccarthy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mccarthy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mccarthy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mccarthy shoots in and drives through. Lawson sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lemon Mccarthy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lawson wobbles Mccarthy with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Lawson dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Mccarthy to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Cooper Lawson!
Cooper Lawson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Kangaroo Punch (Formally Happy Pills) - Laundry 90 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tanner Pounds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Miletich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tanner Pounds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matt Miletich!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Summer Carpenter and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Miletich coming out on top.
We've been hearing reports that Pounds has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Pounds is trying hard to land a takedown here. Miletich sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pounds on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice uppercut lands for Miletich. That snapped Pounds's head back.
Pounds walks into a stiff left hand from Miletich.
Pounds misses with a wild body shot.
A shot to the liver by Miletich. Beautiful body shot.
Miletich slips a straight right by Pounds.
Miletich comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pounds throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Miletich was covering up waiting for the punch and Pounds finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pounds throwing strikes from guard but Miletich blocks nicely.
Miletich working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pounds doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pounds manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pounds tries to free his leg and advance position but Miletich is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pounds lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miletich avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Miletich working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pounds doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pounds manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Miletich looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pounds preventing the sweep.
Pounds throws a big right hand that misses.
Pounds wants to control from the top but Miletich keeps moving.
Miletich preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two 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.
Pounds pushing down on Miletich's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pounds 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.
Pounds trying to control the action but Miletich is working from the bottom.
Miletich wants to improve his position but Pounds is controlling well.
Pounds passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Miletich!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pounds lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Pounds landing strikes from the mount and Miletich is in trouble!
Pounds lands with some strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miletich manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Pounds prevents Miletich from improving his position.
Miletich looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pounds lands strikes from half guard.
Miletich moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Miletich is trying to control the position but Pounds postures up.
Pounds with a nice head shot there.
Pounds scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miletich looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Miletich utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Miletich working for submissions but it's allowed Pounds to get to half guard.
Pounds thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Miletich's head.
Miletich trying to control but Pounds postures up.
Pounds thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Miletich's head.
Pounds is stalling here. Miletich is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Pounds seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Miletich has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Pounds controls the position for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tanner Pounds will probably get the nod.
That's time! Pounds's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Pounds takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pounds misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pounds wants to land a leg kick but Miletich is out of range.
Pounds tries for a takedown but Miletich sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pounds throws a predictable looking body shot
and Miletich counters with a stiff right hand.
Pounds swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pounds misses with a hook. Miletich ducked under it nicely.
Pounds swings away with a body shot that misses
and Miletich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miletich comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pounds misses with a hook
enabling Miletich to counter with a crisp jab.
A left and a right from Miletich both land. Nice combination.
Miletich has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miletich moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Miletich is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Pounds throws a push kick but Miletich slaps the foot to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miletich scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pounds doesn't seem bothered though.
Matt Miletich seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Miletich just misses with a punch to the body.
Pounds feinted with a counter takedown.
Miletich feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Poundss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pounds walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A big left from Pounds misses.
A low kick from Pounds is predictable there
and Miletich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circle momentarily. Miletich darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Miletich lands a jab to the head.
Miletich slips a jab from Pounds.
Miletich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pounds.
Pounds throws a front kick aimed at Miletich's knee but Miletich avoids it well.
Miletich scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Miletich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pounds tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miletich was well out of range. Poor timing from Pounds.
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!
Miletich connects with the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miletich lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pounds fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Miletich avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice uppercut there from Miletich.
Miletich connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Miletich will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pounds is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Miletich's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Miletich getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A nice combination there by Miletich.
Matt Miletich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miletich lands a really nice looking cross but Pounds seems unphased.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Miletich.
Miletich checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A big left from Pounds misses.
Miletich lands a body shot.
Miletich connects with a jab.
Tanner Pounds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pounds is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Miletich.
Miletich appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Miletich lands a nice looking body shot.
Pounds thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pounds throws a low kick but it's checked well by Miletich.
Miletich connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pounds. Pounds circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Miletich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pounds.
Pounds misses with a straight right.
Miletich lands a right hook to the body.
Pounds fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pounds looks to score with a jab to the body but Miletich is just out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pounds tries to move into range but Miletich moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pounds misses with a body kick.
A nice side step and Miletich releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pounds fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Miletich sprawls well initially but Pounds persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Pounds prevents Miletich from improving his position.
Miletich avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pounds.
Miletich is trying to maintain the position but Pounds is very close to passing his half guard.
Miletich looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pounds thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Miletich's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Miletich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Miletich throws a shot to the body.
Miletich lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Pounds looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pounds misses with a lunging right hand
letting Miletich counter with a right hand.
Miletich lands the left hand.
Jab by Miletich.
Pounds looking to score a takedown here. Miletich is defending well but Pounds drives through and ends up in Miletich's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pounds postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pounds is pushing down on Miletich's leg trying to pass to half guard. Miletich is fighting to maintain full guard but Pounds has managed to sneak the leg through.
Miletich looking for submissions off his back.
Pounds working over Miletich with some ground and pound. Miletich looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pounds seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Miletich does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pounds is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Miletich is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Miletich trying to control but Pounds postures up.
Pounds is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Miletich is looking to control Pounds's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Miletich avoid being mounted?
Miletich is staying active underneath Pounds, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pounds trying to mount his opponent but Miletich defends it.
Pounds missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Miletich looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Miletich keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pounds is looking to take a break and control but Miletich is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pounds is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Pounds is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Miletich trying to control but Pounds postures up.
Miletich is trying to get back to full guard.
Tanner Pounds overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pounds is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Miletich wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Pounds.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pounds is pressing down on Miletich's thigh, looking to free his foot. Miletich is holding on for now.
Pounds lands strikes from half guard.
Miletich blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pounds.
Miletich looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Miletich wants to improve his position but Pounds is controlling well.
Pounds thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Miletich's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pounds is keen to just control but Miletich is a slippery customer.
Miletich tries to roll over but Pounds keeps him under control.
Pounds lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Pounds lands with a punch from half guard.
Miletich is looking for a sweep. Pounds is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Miletich is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pounds scores with a couple of nice shots.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pounds connects with a nice short shot to Miletich's temple.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miletich trying to hold on to Pounds's head to control him but Pounds postures up.
Miletich blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pounds.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tanner Pounds showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pounds 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tanner Pounds!
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