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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Perrin GoldenEyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sione Tokalu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Perrin GoldenEyes looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Perrin GoldenEyes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sione Tokalu!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Ron Honeybunn and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
GoldenEyes tries to keep at a distance but Tokalu has taken the fight into the clinch.
GoldenEyes comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Sione Tokalu has been cut.
Tokalu looking to throw knees to the head but GoldenEyes is blocking nicely.
Tokalu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but GoldenEyes has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tokalu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A punch combination from Tokalu misses.
GoldenEyes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
GoldenEyes slips a jab from Tokalu.
Tokalu throws a hook to the side of GoldenEyes's head but GoldenEyes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
GoldenEyes feinted with a counter takedown.
Tokalu rushes GoldenEyes and presses him up against the cage.
Tokalu is trying to pull guard but GoldenEyes turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tokalu breaks from the clinch.
Tokalu swinging wildly here.
GoldenEyes moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
GoldenEyes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
GoldenEyes takes the fight into the clinch.
Tokalu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tokalu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
It looks like Perrin GoldenEyes has been cut.
GoldenEyes moves into range and clinches up with Tokalu.
Tokalu breaks the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The referee calls for Tokalu to work.
Tokalu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. GoldenEyes is defending well for now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by GoldenEyes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tokalu tries to pull guard but GoldenEyes won't allow it.
GoldenEyes manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
GoldenEyes trying to keep a closed guard but Tokalu is proving a slippery customer.
Tokalu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
GoldenEyes is pulling down on Tokalu's head. It's preventing any offense from Tokalu, at least for the moment.
Tokalu has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of GoldenEyes is proving hard to escape from.
Tokalu scoring with some ground and pound.
GoldenEyes has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tokalu is looking to work some ground and pound but GoldenEyes has wrist control.
Tokalu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tokalu postures up in GoldenEyes's guard and throws a big left but GoldenEyes blocks it.
Tokalu wants to control from the top but GoldenEyes keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tokalu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tokalu takes the fight into the clinch.
Tokalu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with GoldenEyes's elbow.
GoldenEyes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tokalu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've been informed that Tokalu has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Tokalu swats away the attempt to clinch by GoldenEyes.
Tokalu clinches up against the cage.
Tokalu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tokalu gets a clinch.
GoldenEyes breaks from the clinch.
Tokalu moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
GoldenEyes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Perrin GoldenEyes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sione Tokalu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
GoldenEyes closes the distance and pushes Tokalu back into the cage.
Tokalu jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as GoldenEyes walks away with a smile on his face. Tokalu gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
GoldenEyes takes the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sione Tokalu dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
GoldenEyes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tokalu breaks from the clinch.
Tokalu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
GoldenEyes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tokalu circles away.
GoldenEyes closes the distance and clinches.
GoldenEyes breaks from the clinch.
Tokalu goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
GoldenEyes is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Tokalu just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! GoldenEyes has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sione Tokalu!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alf Stewart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Striker Maverick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Alf Stewart has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alf Stewart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Striker Maverick!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Ben Watson and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maverick staying out of range there.
Stewart misses with a wild body shot.
Stewart digs a good body shot into Maverick's ribs.
Maverick tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stewart manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maverick takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stewart really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stewart fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stewart lands with a right hand.
Stewart lands a jab to Maverick's midsection.
Stewart throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Maverick lands with a nice combination. Stewart backs away looking to recover.
Stewart gets a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stewart pulls guard successfully.
Stewart manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Maverick looks to throw the jab but Stewart is out of range.
Stewart was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maverick fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stewart is defended easily by Maverick.
Stewart is looking to clinch.
Stewart swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Maverick.
Maverick moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
It looks like Striker Maverick has been cut.
Stewart darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stewart throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Despite the aggression on Maverick's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jab, jab by Stewart - just one landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stewart wants to clinch up but Maverick keeps it at a distance.
Maverick lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Stewart is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Stewart fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Maverick throws a counter combo.
Stewart is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maverick let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Stewart thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stewart connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Maverick with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stewart to score with a decent uppercut.
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!
Stewart misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maverick.
Maverick is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Stewart closes the distance and clinches.
Stewart is trying to break the clinch but Maverick has him pressed against the cage.
Stewart can't break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Maverick uses from the top position.
Maverick is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Stewart pushes Maverick off and gets back to his feet.
Stewart stuffs the takedown.
Maverick swinging wildly here.
A jab from Stewart does it's job there.
Maverick keeps the fight on the outside.
Stewart lunges at Maverick with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Maverick's hand.
Maverick throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stewart counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stewart fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Stewart. Maverick does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stewart takes a swing at Maverick's ribcage but misses.
Maverick takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stewart stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stewart scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Maverick is rocked!
Stewart is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Maverick swinging wildly here.
Maverick is still on wobbly legs! Can Stewart finish him?
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stewart.
Maverick seems to have recovered his senses.
Stewart fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alf Stewart dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Striker Maverick's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Stewart thuds his right hand into Maverick's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stewart clobbers Maverick with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Alf Stewart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stewart keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stewart ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maverick moves away.
Alf Stewart is winning the standup battle so far.
Maverick needs to keep his hands up - Stewart had a free shot at his head there.
A jab lands there for Stewart.
That has opened up Striker Maverick's cut even more.
Stewart cracks Maverick with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Maverick falls to his knees and Stewart doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alf Stewart!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Domenic Gatto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Sands (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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265 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Domenic Gatto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Michael Sands!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Ron Honeybunn and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gatto lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
No joy there for Sands, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gatto throws a push kick but Sands slaps the foot to one side.
Gatto scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gatto connects with a body shot.
Gatto misses with the combination.
Sands moves into the clinch.
Sands keeps control of Gatto as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gatto wants to break free but Sands has control.
Gatto is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sands scores with a shot to the side of Gatto's head.
Sands misses with a punch to the body.
Sands lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sands is looking to control Gatto's arms but Gatto gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sands has his back to the cage.
Gatto has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gatto wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sands.
Sands is trying to stall.
Gatto has had enough of the clinch but Sands keeps him there for the moment.
Gatto letting Sands take a breather here.
Sands leaning against his opponent.
Sands continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Sands manages to break the clinch.
Gatto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sands tries to clinch but Gatto is having none of it.
Gatto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sands circles away quickly and effectively.
Sands is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Gatto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sands.
Gatto really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sands looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gatto lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gatto.
Sands fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gatto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sands tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sands clinches up with Gatto and pushes him back against the cage.
Sands prevents Gatto from breaking the clinch.
Gatto manages to break the clinch.
Sands on the wrong end of a nice hook.
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!
Sands moves into range and clinches up with Gatto.
Sands digs a right hand into Gatto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gatto's gas tank.
Sands is pushing Gatto up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sands escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Domenic Gatto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gatto tries a head kick but it misses.
Gatto thuds a left hand into Sands's body.
Gatto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gatto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gatto closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatto lands with a shot to the body.
Gatto staying out of range there.
Sands dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sands lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gatto backs up against the cage.
Sands looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gatto looks for the body kick but Sands saw that one coming.
Gatto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gatto is breathing heavily.
Gatto throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sands stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sands is looking to clinch but Gatto is avoiding it.
Gatto is looking to wear down Sands with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gatto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sands.
Sloppy strikes from Gatto. Those never looked like landing.
Gatto shoots for a double leg takedown but Sands sprawls well. He's pushed Gatto's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gatto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gatto gets tackled into the cage by Sands. Sands maintains the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sands breaks the clinch.
Gatto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gatto feints a jab promting Sands to slip. Gatto then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sands slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Sands rushes Gatto and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sands prevents Gatto from breaking the clinch.
Gatto wants to break free but Sands has control.
A short body shot lands from Sands as the two fighters clinch.
Sands scores with a shot to the side of Gatto's head.
Sands trying to stall but Gatto improves his position.
Sands lands a nice shot to the body.
The referee calls for Sands to work.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sands - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sands leaning against his opponent.
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 Domenic Gatto will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sands slips under a jab.
Gatto looks to throw the jab but Sands is out of range.
Sands slips a jab and a cross from Gatto.
Gatto has his takedown stuffed
and Sands counters by moving into the clinch.
Gatto wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sands works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sands works on Gatto's body with a couple of short punches.
Sands breaks the clinch.
Gatto throws a right and a left that Sands avoids nicely.
Sands tries to bum rush Gatto with a series of wild strikes but Gatto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sands swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sands moves out of range of the body kick.
A little jabbing left from Sands on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sands wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatto swinging wildly here.
Gatto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sands has Gatto up against the cage in a clinch.
Sands breaks from the clinch.
Gatto misses the jab.
Gatto throws a looping overhand right but Sands ducks down to avoid it.
Sands takes a swing at Gatto's ribcage but misses.
Sands steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gatto.
Sands looks to land a combination but Gatto avoids it well.
Sands clinches up against the cage.
Gatto wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sands has him pressed against the cage.
Gatto jumps into guard, dragging Sands to the mat.
Gatto is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sands is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sands with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sands throwing strikes but missing.
Sands wanted to stand there but Gatto had control of the position.
Sands stops Gatto from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sands wants to pass the guard but Gatto is keeping the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sands throws a series of punches but Gatto avoids them all with ease.
Gatto shoots in but Sands avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sands misses with the combination.
Gatto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gatto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sands.
A combination from Gatto does no damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sands! But no joy.
Domenic Gatto is winning the standup battle so far.
Sands is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gatto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sands moves forwards but Gatto connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Sands as Gatto shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Domenic Gatto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gatto throws a series of punches but Sands avoids them all with ease.
Sands on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sands looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gatto seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sands avoids the head kick by Gatto.
Sands throws a counter combo.
Gatto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gatto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gatto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sands avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sands tries to counter by closing the distance.
Sands displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gatto.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gatto misses with a body kick.
Sands jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gatto is looking for a counter combo.
Gatto lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
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 Domenic Gatto will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
A jab from Sands misses.
Gatto is looking to counter the offense by Sands and move into the clinch.
Gatto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sands misses with a wild combination.
Gatto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sands changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gatto misses with a two punch combination.
Sands slips a jab and a cross from Gatto.
Sands moves in looking to clinch but Gatto pushes him off.
Gatto throws a nice looking combination but Sands bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gatto keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gatto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sands rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gatto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sands tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gatto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gatto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sands throws out a counter right but Gatto avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatto looks to land a combination but Sands avoids it well.
Michael Sands is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gatto walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gatto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sands.
Gatto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sands.
Sands is looking to clinch but Gatto is avoiding it.
Gatto fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gatto swinging wildly here.
Sands connects with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sands. Gatto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gatto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sands.
Michael Sands has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sands wants to clinch up but Gatto keeps it at a distance.
Sands closes the distance and clinches.
Gatto tries to break the clinch but Sands is controlling the position.
Gatto tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sands stalling.
Sands manages to break the clinch.
Sands moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sands lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sands escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gatto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sands tries to close the distance and clinch but Gatto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sands closes the distance and clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sands is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Sands tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sands looking to slow down the pace here.
Gatto is trying to pull guard but Sands turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Domenic Gatto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sands's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gatto cracks Sands with an open hand slap.
Sands has Gatto up against the cage in a clinch.
Come on Sands - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Sands stalling in the clinch but Gatto improves position.
Gatto is looking to break free of the clinch but Sands has double underhooks.
Gatto wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sands slows down the pace here.
Sands pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Domenic Gatto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sands swinging wildly here.
Nice defenses there by Gatto.
Gatto appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gatto looks for the body kick but Sands saw that one coming.
Gatto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Domenic Gatto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gatto sizes up Sands with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gatto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sands.
Gatto misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Sands comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gatto 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Domenic Gatto!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edwin Valero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Gracia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luis Gracia is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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210 lbs
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207 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Edwin Valero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luis Gracia!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Winston Howard and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracia wants to clinch.
Valero cracks Gracia with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Valero has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Gracia to stand back up!
Valero drops Gracia with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Gracia looks back up at him and smiles so Valero waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Gracia is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracia slips a jab and a cross from Valero.
Gracia is still on wobbly legs! Can Valero finish him?
Valero connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Gracia covering up! Valero comes in with a big uppercut and Gracia goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Edwin Valero!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kemba Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ricardo Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kemba Walker!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Chris Dean and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Silva is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva can't do much from the bottom here.
Silva is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Silva is working hard here to advance position.
Walker is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Silva is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Silva is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva gets back to half guard.
Silva regains full guard. Nicely done.
Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Walker trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Walker defends it easily.
Walker wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Silva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Walker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Walker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Walker has managed to get both his arms back between Silva's legs - danger averted.
Silva looking for a guillotine here but Walker defends easily.
Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Walker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Walker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Silva has his foot on Walker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Walker works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walker drops back looking for a leg! Silva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Silva manages to kick Walker off! Walker jumps back into Silva's guard.
Silva has his feet on Walker's thighs here. He's pushed Walker off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Walker screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricardo Silva!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edward Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Kiely (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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230 lbs
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Edward Kelly!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eddie Kiely!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Eliza Hachem and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelly is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kiely sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kelly looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kiely closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nice sprawl there from Kiely as Kelly shoots in.
Kiely closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kelly did well to prevent Kiely getting side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kiely throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kelly is trying to get back to full guard.
Kelly on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kelly tries to get out of the position.
Kiely is looking to pass Kelly's guard but actually Kelly recovers to full guard.
Kelly is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kiely defends well.
Kelly avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kiely advances position into side control!
Kelly taking punishment in the form of punches.
Kelly taking a bit of punishment here - Kiely scoring with strikes.
Kiely cracks Kelly with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Kelly is rocked!
Kiely in side control lands a decent elbow.
Oh Kelly is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiely lands a big elbow and you can see that really hurt Kelly! Kiely senses the opportunity and scores with more strikes - he's put Kelly out! The ref tackles him out of the way to prevent him landing more strikes - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Eddie Kiely!
Eddie Kiely is the new heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sandor Clegane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwight Powell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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230 lbs
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237 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sandor Clegane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dwight Powell!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Ben Hemmingworth and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Clegane looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Powell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Powell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Powell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clegane manages to avoid it.
Clegane lands a nice hook to Powell's body. Powell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Powell 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Clegane misses with a body shot.
Powell tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Clegane scores with a body shot.
Clegane connects with a body shot.
Powell throws a leg kick that is checked
and Powell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Powell's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Clegane connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Powell scrambles back to his feet.
Clegane works Powell's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clegane lands a lovely overhand right.
Powell is rocked!
Powell bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Clegane comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Powell falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Powell was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sandor Clegane!
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