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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Tyzzkling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike McGoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyzzkling comes to the cage accompanied by Dagger (mustasch). Mike McGoo will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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275 lbs
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Solid boxing
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BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 43 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Peter Tyzzkling!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike McGoo!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Bruno Hogan and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGoo blocks the body kick.
McGoo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tyzzkling sprawls well. Tyzzkling wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McGoo gets slowly back to his feet.
McGoo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
It looks like Mike McGoo has been cut.
McGoo lands a high kick to the side of Tyzzkling's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! McGoo dives into guard, looking to finish.
Tyzzkling is rocked!
It looks like Peter Tyzzkling has been cut.
Tyzzkling is looking to stand up but McGoo isn't so interested in that idea.
We've been hearing good reports from Tyzzkling's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
McGoo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGoo is looking to work some ground and pound but Tyzzkling has wrist control.
McGoo prevents Tyzzkling from getting back to his feet.
McGoo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Tyzzkling manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now McGoo has Tyzzkling in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGoo looking for a guillotine here but Tyzzkling defends easily.
Tyzzkling throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McGoo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McGoo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
McGoo won't allow Tyzzkling to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tyzzkling seems keen to control McGoo's posture.
Tyzzkling preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGoo throws a big elbow that misses.
McGoo throws a strike but Tyzzkling rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Tyzzkling has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tyzzkling throws a sloppy strike and McGoo has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Tyzzkling is forced to tap! Great BJJ from McGoo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike McGoo!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Fistface (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Desmond Hume (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matt Fistface has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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235 lbs
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250 lbs
22 - 26 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matt Fistface!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Desmond Hume!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Summer Carpenter and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hume tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fistface swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hume closes the distance and pushes Fistface back into the cage.
Hume throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hume blocks an uppercut.
Hume pulls guard.
Fistface trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hume's guard.
Fistface decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hume, up you get!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fistface avoids the head kick by Hume.
Fistface throws a combination. Hume tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Desmond Hume has been cut.
Hume displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fistface throws out the jab.
Fistface misses with a few strikes there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fistface, as that shot connected.
Hume moves out of range as Fistface strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hume drops his hands for a split second and Fistface immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Hume face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Fistface follows up with a right hand that knocks Hume into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Matt Fistface!
A very excited looking Matt Fistface 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Ben Beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jakub Kochanowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kochanowski's choice of entrance music: Midgard. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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192 lbs
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200 lbs
26 - 36 - 2 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Ben Beast!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 36 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Jakub Kochanowski!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Topper Green and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Beast.
Beast shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Beast is taking a breather. Kochanowski says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Beast looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kochanowski is doing well to control the position and prevent Beast from advancing to side control.
Kochanowski looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beast lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kochanowski has hold of Beast's hands but Beast slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kochanowski is looking to control Beast's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kochanowski avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Beast 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.
Kochanowski is trying is best to control the position here.
Beast prevents Kochanowski from improving his position.
Beast throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kochanowski is trying to get back to full guard.
Beast seems to be looking for submissions.
Kochanowski is pressing down on Beast's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Beast postures up in Kochanowski's guard and throws a big left but Kochanowski blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Beast stays in close to Kochanowski's body and controls the position.
Kochanowski looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Beast puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Beast wants to take a breather but Kochanowski is having none of it.
Kochanowski works his way to full guard. Good work.
Beast scoring with some ground and pound.
Beast scoring with some ground and pound.
Kochanowski is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Beast pushing down on Kochanowski's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Beast performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kochanowski makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kochanowski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beast connects with a couple of short punches.
Kochanowski working a defensive guard here.
Kochanowski looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Beast puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kochanowski keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Beast slips a nice elbow through Kochanowski's hands, connecting with Kochanowski's forehead.
Beast is working for a kimura but Kochanowski is defending it quite comfortably.
Beast moves into full mount! Kochanowski won't be happy about that!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beast working for a guillotine from mount but Kochanowski is in no mood to give up.
Beast trying to control but Kochanowski is having none of it.
Kochanowski swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Beast cracks Kochanowski with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Kochanowski tries to lock up and control but Beast gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kochanowski defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Beast.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kochanowski working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Beast dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Beast fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kochanowski checks a leg kick nicely.
Beast throws a lazy head kick
and Kochanowski counters with a big head kick but Beast shrugs it off.
Beast tries to land a front kick but Kochanowski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Beast tries to land a front kick but Kochanowski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Beast lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Beast misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Beast.
Beast is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kochanowski can do to turn this around?
Kochanowski has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kochanowski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kochanowski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast has Kochanowski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kochanowski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Beast tries to score a body lock takedown but Kochanowski shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kochanowski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Beast avoids it.
Kochanowski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Beast.
Kochanowski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Beast blocking some punches.
Kochanowski throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Beast blocks it with crossed arms.
Kochanowski tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kochanowski using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kochanowski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beast on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Beast blocks a body shot from Kochanowski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kochanowski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Beast is defending well for now.
Beast has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kochanowski is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Beast. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kochanowski.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Beast is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kochanowski is defending well.
Kochanowski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Beast backwards.
Beast is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Beast goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kochanowski prevents it.
Kochanowski tries to land a knee to the head but Beast blocks with his arms.
Beast has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kochanowski avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Beast is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kochanowski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kochanowski misses with some punches.
Beast looking for a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kochanowski tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kochanowski creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Beast has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kochanowski avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Beast avoids the elbow strike from Kochanowski, against the cage.
Kochanowski jumps guard and drags Beast to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Beast won't allow Kochanowski to sweep him here.
Beast lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Beast stopping the sweep attempt from Kochanowski.
Beast missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Beast stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kochanowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Beast content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kochanowski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Beast's guard.
Kochanowski wants to control from the top but Beast keeps moving.
Kochanowski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Beast works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Beast is controlling Kochanowski's posture.
Kochanowski with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kochanowski landing some decent shots from guard.
Beast throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jakub Kochanowski 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!
Kochanowski moves in looking to clinch but Beast pushes him off.
Beast scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Beast trying to pass the guard but Kochanowski defending well.
Kochanowski wants to control but Beast is keeping busy.
Kochanowski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kochanowski looking for a guillotine here but Beast defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beast throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast trying to control the position from guard on top but Kochanowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beast won't allow Kochanowski to sweep him here.
Beast is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Beast trying to control but Kochanowski is working from the bottom.
Beast stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kochanowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Beast is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kochanowski has momentary wrist control but Beast slips an elbow through the middle.
Kochanowski keeping moving, preventing Beast from controlling successfully.
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.
Kochanowski is trying to keep Beast in close.
Beast passes into half guard.
Beast looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Beast is working for a kimura but Kochanowski is defending it quite comfortably.
Beast trying to control the action but Kochanowski is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kochanowski is pressing down on Beast's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kochanowski keeping moving, preventing Beast from controlling successfully.
Kochanowski is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kochanowski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kochanowski holds on and takes a little breather.
Kochanowski keeping moving, preventing Beast from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Beast avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Beast stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kochanowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kochanowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Beast trying to control but Kochanowski is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kochanowski thuds his shin into the meat of Beast's side.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kochanowski throws a big shot that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Beast showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Beast 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 Topper Green scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Beast!
After winning the bout, Ben Beast 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Walter White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Master Enki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Walter White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Master Enki!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Ron Honeybunn and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
White throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Enki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
White misses with a left hand
and Enki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Enki misses with a low kick.
White throws a right and a left that both miss.
White fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Enki checks it well.
White thumps Enki with a low kick.
White scores with a jab to the jaw.
Enki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Enki has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Enki throws a series of punches but White moves out of range.
White defending well as Enki loads up on a big left hand.
Enki walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
It looks like Master Enki has been cut.
Enki tries to keep at a distance but White has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Enki has White pushed against the cage.
White changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Enki fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Enki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. White manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Enki counter with a right hand.
White moves into range and connects with a jab.
White throws a big shot that misses.
White throws a leg kick that is checked
and Enki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big left from Enki misses.
White has his takedown stuffed
and Enki counters with a left and a right that stings White.
White bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Enki's head backwards.
White moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White walks into a left hand.
White throws a jab but it's blocked by Enki.
White throws a right hand that misses
and Enki counters by clinching up.
White works on Enki's body with a couple of short punches.
Enki slows down the pace here.
White throws a punch but it's blocked by Enki.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Enki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Enki throws a hook to the side of White's head but White sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
White manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Enki on his heels. He'll look to pass Enki's guard now, I'm sure.
White scoring with some ground and pound.
White loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Enki is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Enki looking for a guillotine here but White defends easily.
Enki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. White gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Enki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
White working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Enki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
White with a nice head shot there.
White is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Enki has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. White is looking to defend but Enki has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for White! Enki pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, White taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Master Enki!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dre Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gaius Julius Caesar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Caesar is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Warriors of the World. This should be a great matchup!
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290 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Dre Parker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gaius Julius Caesar !
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caesar closes the distance and clinches.
I was talking to Parker's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Caesar can't find room to land a body shot as Parker controls the action.
Caesar has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Parker after a bit of a struggle.
Parker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Caesar has him pressed against the cage.
Caesar lands a shoulder strike.
Caesar is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Parker to keep the fight standing.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Parker.
Caesar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Parker is trying to force a seperation but Caesar has the dominant position.
Caesar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Parker darts in and clinches Caesar up against the cage.
Parker is pressed up against the cage. Caesar has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Parker down to the mat. Parker avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dre Parker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaius Julius Caesar .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caesar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Parker tries a head kick but it misses.
Parker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Parker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Parker lands a jab to Caesar 's midsection.
Parker throws a nice looking combination but Caesar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Caesar fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caesar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Parker circles away.
Parker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Caesar , pushing him back against the cage.
Caesar drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Parker gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Caesar tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Parker smiles and moves away.
Dre Parker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Parker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Parker lands a nice shot that snaps Caesar 's head back.
Caesar pushes Parker up against the cage in a clinch.
Parker breaks from the clinch.
Parker closes the distance and clinches.
Caesar is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Parker to keep the fight standing.
Parker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Parker throws a head kick that half lands.
Parker moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Caesar goes down! Can Parker finish him!?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parker stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Parker misses with a two punch combination.
Caesar steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Parker.
Parker rushes Caesar with punches - Caesar moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Caesar goes down! Parker follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dre Parker!
Dre Parker took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Thanks to the BFT for sticking with me through the tough times!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junior Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake The Snake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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218 lbs
31 - 20 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Junior Dos Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jake The Snake!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Steve Erwin and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Snake misses with a combination
and Santos counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Jake The Snake has been cut.
Santos sends The Snake crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Santos is motioning to the referee to let The Snake up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
The Snake is rocked!
The Snake scores with a shot to the body.
The Snake is still on wobbly legs! Can Santos finish him?
The Snake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santos manages to avoid it.
Santos has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Santos slips a jab from The Snake.
The Snake seems to have recovered his senses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - The Snake throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Santos is looking to clinch but The Snake is avoiding it.
The Snake misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Santos misses the target.
The Snake on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The Snake takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Santos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Snake.
Santos moves away from the strike by The Snake.
The Snake throws a jab but it's blocked by Santos.
Santos tries to clinch there but The Snake circles away.
The Snake misses with a hook. Santos ducked under it nicely.
The Snake gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Snake content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Santos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The Snake misses with a body punch
and Santos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The Snake steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Santos.
The Snake misses with a left hand
and Santos counters with a huge right that knocks The Snake out cold! Santos is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Junior Dos Santos!
Junior Dos Santos thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Barnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hagen Germanicus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Germanicus has chosen Now We Are Free as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Josh Barnett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Hagen Germanicus!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Francis DeMontford and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Germanicus walks into a jab.
It looks like Hagen Germanicus has been cut.
Germanicus has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Barnett looks to score with a jab to the body but Germanicus is just out of range.
Barnett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Germanicus.
Barnett jabs Germanicus right on the nose. Germanicus blinks but takes it well.
Germanicus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnett changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Germanicus looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've been hearing good reports from Barnett's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Barnett is chipping away with strikes.
Barnett tries to move to mount but Germanicus blocks the move with his legs.
Germanicus is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnett moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Germanicus tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Barnett wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Barnett working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Barnett 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Germanicus manages to work his way to half guard, despite Barnett's best efforts.
Barnett with the ground and pound but Germanicus uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Barnett postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Germanicus is pulling down on Barnett's head to control his posture.
Barnett scoring with punches to the head and body.
Barnett working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Germanicus lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Germanicus stops Barnett from standing up.
Germanicus throws a big elbow that misses.
Germanicus stopping the sweep attempt from Barnett.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnett looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Germanicus wants to control from the top but Barnett keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnett is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Germanicus is aware though and is defending well.
Barnett looking to control.
Barnett is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Germanicus defends well.
Barnett looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Germanicus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barnett has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Germanicus has managed to get both his arms back between Barnett's legs - danger averted.
Germanicus is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnett keeping moving, preventing Germanicus from controlling successfully.
Barnett is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Germanicus presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Barnett is trying to push Germanicus away but Germanicus has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Barnett gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Barnett postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Germanicus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barnett.
Barnett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barnett accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnett lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Barnett postures up.
Germanicus looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Barnett puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Barnett 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.
Barnett seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Germanicus does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnett is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Barnett missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Germanicus wants to get back to full guard.
Barnett seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Germanicus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barnett.
Barnett throwing shots but Germanicus is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Barnett dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hagen Germanicus's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Barnett with a poor takedown
and Germanicus counters with a slapping leg kick.
Josh Barnett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Germanicus misses with a straight right.
Barnett feints and as Germanicus raises his hands in defense, Barnett changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Barnett throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Germanicus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barnett 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.
Barnett has gone for a leg lock! Germanicus slips out almost immediately though and dives into Barnett's guard.
Barnett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Germanicus can do to turn this around?
Germanicus pushes down on Barnett's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnett trying to control from the bottom.
Germanicus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Germanicus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Barnett is looking to control Germanicus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barnett avoid being mounted?
Germanicus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Barnett wants to control but Germanicus is keeping busy.
Germanicus thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Barnett looking for submissions off his back.
Germanicus is nestled in close to Barnett, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Barnett missing with punches from the bottom.
Germanicus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Germanicus prevents Barnett from improving his position.
Barnett wants to get back to his feet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Barnett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Germanicus pulls his head out easily.
Germanicus throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Barnett to regain full guard.
Barnett has his foot on Germanicus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Germanicus works his way back into a safe position though.
Barnett had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Germanicus defends it easily.
Barnett had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Germanicus defends it easily.
Germanicus trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Josh Barnett overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnett is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barnett is really struggling to control Germanicus but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Germanicus stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Germanicus wants it to stay on the feet.
Barnett lands a right hook to the body.
Germanicus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barnett looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Germanicus is fending him off so far but Barnett persists. Nope, Germanicus circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Barnett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnett tries for a takedown but Germanicus circles away easily
and Germanicus counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Germanicus scores with a punch to the head.
Barnett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Germanicus.
Germanicus now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Barnett on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Barnett changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Germanicus tries to avoid it but Barnett manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Germanicus to the ground. Germanicus escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Josh Barnett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Germanicus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Germanicus scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Barnett gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Germanicus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice sprawl there from Germanicus as Barnett shoots in.
It seemed like Germanicus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barnett closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
It looks like Josh Barnett has been cut.
Germanicus loads up on a big right hand but Barnett slips the punch.
Barnett is looking for a counter combo.
Barnett takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hagen Germanicus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Barnett slips under a jab.
Barnett shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Germanicus is trying to defend but Barnett finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Barnett is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Germanicus doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barnett.
Germanicus is trying is best to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnett not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Barnett thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Germanicus's head.
Germanicus is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Barnett scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Germanicus wants to get back to full guard.
Germanicus avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barnett.
Barnett thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Barnett is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Barnett wants to work for an arm triangle but Germanicus is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Germanicus keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Germanicus avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barnett.
Germanicus makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Germanicus.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Germanicus is on top in guard.
Barnett had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Germanicus defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Germanicus is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Barnett escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Germanicus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Barnett is looking for a triangle but Germanicus pushes his legs off easily.
Germanicus forces his way into half guard.
Well, if Germanicus is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Barnett blocking the ground and pound attempt from Germanicus.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Barnett has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Germanicus is working away from the top position though.
Barnett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Germanicus throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Barnett tries to roll over but Germanicus keeps him under control.
Barnett has his hands clasped together around Germanicus's back. He's all about the action.
Barnett is looking for a sweep. Germanicus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Barnett works his way to full guard. Good work.
Barnett is trying to control the position but Germanicus postures up.
Germanicus content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Germanicus connects with a couple of short punches.
Germanicus wants to control from the top but Barnett keeps moving.
Barnett has his foot on Germanicus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Germanicus works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barnett working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Germanicus.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnett controls Germanicus momentarily but Germanicus frees himself.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Germanicus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
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 Josh Barnett.
I think Barnett 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Barnett!
Our winner, Josh Barnett, 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Brad Bandridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trent Cotchin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bandridge comes to the cage accompanied by 6 pack of beer- Hank 3. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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30
185 lbs
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177 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brad Bandridge!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Trent Cotchin!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Chris Dean and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bandridge lands a left and a right that send Cotchin crashing to the mat, dazed. Bandridge thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Trent Cotchin has been cut.
Cotchin misses with a takedown attempt
letting Bandridge counter with a right hand.
Cotchin is rocked!
Cotchin lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bandridge will feel that in the morning.
Cotchin is still on wobbly legs! Can Bandridge finish him?
Bandridge drops Cotchin with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Cotchin! Bandridge dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brad Bandridge!
Brad Bandridge retains his welterweight title!
Post fight, Brad Bandridge stared into the camera and said 'It's Bandytime baby'.
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