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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean Gable (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slavko Pakula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sean Gable has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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275 lbs
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260 lbs
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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
2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sean Gable!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Slavko Pakula!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Topper Green and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gable looks to land a body kick but Pakula moved away.
Gable instigates a clinch.
Gable landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nice elbow from Pakula.
Gable working hard to break the clinch.
Gable is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pakula is keeping busy.
Pakula lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Sean Gable has been cut.
Pakula throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gables head.
Good body shot from Pakula.
Pakula lands an elbow just above Gable 's eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gable is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pakula gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A right hook to the body lands for Pakula.
Gable is breathing heavily.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pakula.
Pakula comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A body shot lands from Pakula.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gable takes an elbow to the forehead.
Pakula lands an elbow inside.
Gable takes an elbow to the forehead.
Pakula lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sean Gable's cut is getting worse.
Pakula lands an elbow just above Gable 's eye.
Pakula lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gable backwards.
Pakula stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pakula utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Pakula lands an elbow just above Gable 's eye.
Sean Gable's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Pakula lands a knee to the body.
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!
Pakula lands a good knee to the midsection. Gable won't want to take too many of those.
Pakula lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pakula creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Gable! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Pakula.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Slavko Pakula!
An out of breath and clearly excited Slavko Pakula thanked On Tap (Laundry Available) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leon Elasor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alf Stewart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Elasor comes to the cage accompanied by Kemuri - Time Bomb. 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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179 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leon Elasor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alf Stewart!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Winston Howard and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stewart misses with a shot to the body
enabling Elasor to counter with a crisp jab.
Stewart fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stewart fails to land with a series of punches.
Stewart takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Alf Stewart has been cut.
Elasor misses with a series of wild punches.
Stewart steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Elasor. That one must have hurt.
Stewart lands with a straight right. Elasor didn't see that one coming.
Elasor displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Elasor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Elasor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stewart.
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!
A slow jab from Stewart misses its intended target.
Stewart is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stewart swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Stewart.
Stewart throws a looping overhand right but Elasor ducks down to avoid it.
Stewart throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Elasor throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elasor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stewart.
Stewart loads up on a big right hand but Elasor slips the punch.
Elasor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stewart's coach down at Beast Bar was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Stewart's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Stewart clinches up with Elasor and pushes him back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Elasor gets through Stewart's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Elasor landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Stewart looks winded!
A body shot lands from Elasor.
Elasor lands a nice shot to the body.
Elasor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Elasor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A cross from Elasor lands.
Alf Stewart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elasor lands a nice looking kick to the body. Stewart takes a step back to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Elasor knocks Stewart to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Stewart is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stewart dodges the ground and pound from Elasor.
Stewart is still in real trouble! Can Elasor finish him?
Elasor misses with the ground and pound.
Stewart defending against the ground and pound.
Stewart dodges the ground and pound from Elasor.
Elasor stands up and beckons Stewart to his feet.
Elasor and Stewart are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Elasor throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Stewart into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Elasor knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Leon Elasor!
After winning the bout, Leon Elasor 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Hans Erikson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iko Ruhian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruhian has chosen Kendang Pencak as his entrance music. Hans Erikson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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178 lbs
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176 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Counter fighter
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hans Erikson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Iko Ruhian!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Eliza Hachem and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Erikson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Erikson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ruhian is trying to control Erikson's posture but Erikson avoids it.
Erikson is looking to take a break and control but Ruhian is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ruhian is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Erikson is looking to take a break and control but Ruhian is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The strikes coming from Erikson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Erikson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Ruhian is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
We've been hearing that Erikson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Erikson trying to control the action but Ruhian is working from the bottom.
The strikes coming from Erikson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Ruhian wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Erikson throws an elbow but Ruhian slips to the side and avoids it well.
Erikson trying to control the action but Ruhian is working from the bottom.
Ruhian is trying to get back to half guard.
Erikson trying to control the position but Ruhian is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ruhian is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Erikson is looking to take a break and control but Ruhian is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Erikson throwing strikes but Ruhian manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Erikson is looking to reverse the position.
Ruhian stands up and beckons Erikson to his feet.
Erikson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ruhian lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Erikson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Erikson throws a body shot but no joy.
Some wild striking there from Ruhian.
Erikson throws a right hand that Ruhian ducks under and follows up with a left that Ruhian also avoids with ease.
Erikson misses with a few strikes there.
Ruhian lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ruhian's corner calls for a 1-2. Ruhian obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ruhian keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ruhian connects with a body shot.
We've been informed that Ruhian has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruhian scores with a jab to the body.
Ruhian wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ruhian lands a nice shot to the body.
Erikson misses with a takedown
and Ruhian counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruhian scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ruhian stuns Erikson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ruhian ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ruhian scores with a sloppy right hand. Erikson should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iko Ruhian dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Erikson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Erikson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ruhian counters with a stiff right hand.
Ruhian is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Erikson rather than just go for the knockout.
Ruhian pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Erikson back to the cage. Ruhian follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ruhian throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ruhian scores with a jab to the body.
Ruhian throws a series of strikes that have Erikson backpedaling.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruhian throws a series of punches but Erikson moves out of range.
Erikson lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ruhian lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ruhian throws a series of strikes that have Erikson backpedaling.
Hans Erikson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruhian scores with a hook to the body. Erikson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Erikson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ruhian pinned against the cage. Ruhian gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Erikson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ruhian dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Erikson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sloppy strikes from Ruhian. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruhian lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Erikson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Erikson misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Ruhian to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hans Erikson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Erikson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ruhian lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Erikson backs up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice takedown defense from Ruhian. No joy for Erikson on that attempt.
Ruhian fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Erikson on the side of the head.
Ruhian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ruhian cracks Erikson with a good jab.
Erikson is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruhian throws a series of punches but Erikson moves out of range.
Erikson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Oh Erikson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Erikson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ruhian throws a counter combo.
Erikson seems to have got his legs back now.
Ruhian lands a body shot.
Iko Ruhian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ruhian lands a nice shot to the body.
Ruhian lands a nice shot that snaps Erikson's head back.
Erikson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Erikson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ruhian.
Erikson misses with a right hand
and Ruhian counters with a series of strikes. Erikson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruhian jabs at Erikson's body.
Ruhian connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ruhian lands a jab to Erikson's midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ruhian lands a left and a right that send Erikson crashing to the mat, dazed. Ruhian thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Erikson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ruhian did well to prevent Erikson getting side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ruhian is refusing to be controlled, as Erikson sits in half guard.
Erikson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iko Ruhian 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!
Erikson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Erikson has his takedown stuffed
and Ruhian counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ruhian fails to land with a series of punches.
Ruhian misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Erikson feinted with a counter takedown.
Erikson has his takedown stuffed
and Erikson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruhian lands a jab to Erikson's midsection.
Erikson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ruhian counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hans Erikson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruhian scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Erikson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Erikson shoots in but Ruhian avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ruhian connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Erikson! He's out on his feet! Ruhian rushes in and drops Erikson with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Iko Ruhian!
An out of breath Iko Ruhian thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Lynch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Foo Fighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lynch comes to the cage accompanied by Suffa by Hed Pe. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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204 lbs
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211 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
8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Lucas Lynch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Foo Fighter!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Skip Squint and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fighter fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lynch avoids it really well and circles away.
Fighter tries for a takedown but Lynch sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lynch throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fighter was covering up waiting for the punch and Lynch finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lynch wants to control from the top but Fighter keeps moving.
Lynch throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lynch wants to stand but Fighter has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynch showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fighter keeping moving, preventing Lynch from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fighter keeping full guard, as Lynch tries to pass.
Lynch trying to control but Fighter is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lynch looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lynch stuffs the takedown attempt from Fighter. Fighter gets slowly back to his feet.
Lucas Lynch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Foo Fighter.
Fighter throws a hook but Lynch avoids it easily.
Lynch throws a sloppy head kick and Fighter moves out of range easily.
Lynch forces Fighter back against the cage and clinches.
Lynch tries to break the clinch but Fighter is controlling the position.
Fighter breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Fighter.
Lynch shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fighter is trying to defend but Lynch finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lynch wants to take a breather but Fighter is having none of it.
Lynch missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fighter regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Lynch.
Lynch's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fighter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fighter has a closed guard, preventing Lynch from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter wants to improve his position but instead Lynch has moved into half guard.
Lynch stands up from half guard.
Lucas Lynch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lynch bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fighter's head backwards.
Fighter misses the jab.
Lynch misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fighter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lynch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lynch throws a big counter combination but Fighter scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fighter cracks Lynch with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lynch throws a right hand that Fighter ducks under and follows up with a left that Fighter also avoids with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Lynch. Those never looked like landing.
Fighter lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lynch throws a series of punches but Fighter avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynch stuffs the takedown.
Lynch doesn't manage to clinch there - Fighter circles away.
Fighter misses with a shot to the body
and Lynch counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lynch dips to his left and cracks Fighter with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lynch pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Fighter back to the cage. Lynch follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Foo Fighter has been cut.
Fighter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lynch goes for a double leg but Fighter avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fighter continues to drive forward.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Fighter crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lynch - the referee stops the clock and Fighter gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lynch. Fighter manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Fighter looks winded!
Fighter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lynch tries to land a front kick but Fighter steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lynch wants to clinch but Fighter slips to the side
and Fighter counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lynch pushes Fighter off looking to stand but Fighter dives back in and keeps control.
Lynch wants to improve his position but Fighter is controlling well.
Lynch regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Lynch dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Foo Fighter's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lynch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fighter is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lynch.
Fighter slips a jab and a cross from Lynch.
Lynch tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fighter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lynch misses with the combination.
Lynch looks to land a combination but Fighter avoids it well.
Fighter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lynch paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fighter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynch moves out of range as Fighter throws a body kick.
It looked like Lynch was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Fighter misses with a low kick.
Lynch stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lynch wants it to stay on the feet.
Lynch looks for a takedown but Fighter sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Lynch.
Fighter defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lynch.
Nice takedown defense from Lynch. No joy for Fighter on that attempt.
Lucas Lynch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Foo Fighter.
A head kick misses from Lynch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lynch throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lynch with a poor takedown
and Fighter counters with a takedown into side control.
Lynch is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Lynch is trying to get back to half guard.
Lucas Lynch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fighter throwing strikes but Lynch manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fighter isn't going anywhere.
Fighter is not content to let Lynch control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter tries to improve position but can't.
Lynch trying to control the action but Fighter is working from the bottom.
Lynch is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fighter is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynch controls the position from side control.
Lynch working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Lynch decides to stand back up. Lynch steps back and let's Fighter get back to his feet.
Fighter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lynch.
Lynch wants to clinch up but Fighter keeps it at a distance.
Lynch throws a right and a left that Fighter avoids nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Lynch. Those never looked like landing.
Lynch throws a sloppy head kick and Fighter moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynch throws a head kick that misses.
Lynch tries to bum rush Fighter with a series of wild strikes but Fighter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fighter throws a low kick but Lynch moves out of range easily.
A head kick by Lynch misses
and Fighter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lynch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fighter can do to turn this around?
Fighter shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lynch as he jumps to the side.
Lynch avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lynch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No joy there for Fighter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lynch shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fighter defends it nicely.
Lynch tries to clinch up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lynch throws a head kick but Fighter moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Lynch dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Foo Fighter's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Lynch misses with a wild combination.
Lynch throws a right hand that Fighter ducks under and follows up with a left that Fighter also avoids with ease.
Donk. Fighter catches Lynch right on the button with a cross.
Fighter thuds a left hand into Lynch's body.
Fighter closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fighter jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lynch walks away with a smile on his face. Fighter gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fighter throws a leg kick but Lynch moved away.
Nice takedown defense from Lynch. No joy for Fighter on that attempt.
Fighter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lynch tries to avoid it but Fighter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lynch to the ground. Lynch escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lucas Lynch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Foo Fighter.
Lynch goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynch throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fighter moves into the clinch.
Fighter blocks an uppercut.
Fighter lands a body punch.
Fighter gets control of Lynch's arms and successfully pulls guard. Fighter will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynch passes into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fighter blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lynch.
Lynch with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lynch looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lynch thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fighter's head.
Lynch is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lynch trying to control from half guard but Fighter is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fighter wants to get back to full guard.
Lynch seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fighter does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lynch wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Fighter uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Lynch trying to control the position from guard on top but Fighter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lynch throws an elbow that misses. Fighter uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lynch's guard. Nice move by Fighter!
Fighter stopping the sweep attempt from Lynch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynch controls Fighter momentarily but Fighter frees himself.
Fighter slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lynch managing to control the position.
Fighter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lynch on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lynch tries to get out of the position.
Lynch looking for a sweep. Not yet Lynch, not yet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fighter shoots for a takedown but Lynch saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Lynch misses its target.
Foo Fighter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lynch misses with a few strikes there.
Lucas Lynch is winning the standup battle so far.
Fighter misses with a low kick.
Fighter tries to land a front kick but Lynch steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lynch is looking to counter with head kicks.
Fighter gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fighter wants to stand up but Lynch is controlling him.
Lynch 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.
Fighter trying to keep a closed guard but Lynch is proving a slippery customer.
Lucas Lynch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fighter escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lynch gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Foo Fighter.
I think Lynch 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 Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucas Lynch!
Our winner, Lucas Lynch, 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gilad Shalit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Geebro Jonson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shalit comes to the cage accompanied by MC Sapinho - Gilad Shalit . Geebro Jonson told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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220 lbs
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225 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gilad Shalit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Geebro Jonson!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Summer Carpenter and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jonson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shalit throws a big counter combination but Jonson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Shalit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jonson.
Jonson misses with the combination.
Jonson lands a leg kick that knocks Shalit off balance momentarily.
Shalit takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jonson takes one to the chin there.
Jonson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shalit. That did some damage!
Jonson tries to bum rush Shalit with a series of wild strikes but Shalit uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danga de danga de dang - Shalit scores with a four punch combination!
Jonson throws a leg kick
and Shalit counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jonson thinking.
Jonson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shalit's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shalit tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jonson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shalit counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jonson thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shalit throws a shot from downtown. Jonson moves away and avoids it.
Shalit throws a jab when Jonson was well out of range.
Jonson is looking to clinch.
We've been informed that Jonson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Jonson misses with a left hand
and Shalit counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Shalit misses with an uppercut
and Jonson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shalit throws a body shot but no joy.
Jonson looks to land a combination but Shalit avoids it well.
Jonson lands a leg kick that knocks Shalit off balance momentarily.
Jonson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shalit avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A jab lands there for Shalit.
Jonson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jonson throws a low kick but Shalit avoids it.
Geebro Jonson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jonson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jonson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shalit shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jonson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jonson moves forwards but Shalit connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Shalit throws a body punch but Jonson moves out of range.
Shalit stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jonson.
Jonson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jonson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jonson cracks Shalit with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jonson tried to score with a low kick but Shalit checks it.
Jonson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shalit.
Shalit moves forwards but Jonson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jonson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shalit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Jonson.
Jonson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jonson throws a head kick but Shalit moves out of range.
Jonson misses with a body kick.
Jonson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jonson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shalit throws a jab but it's blocked by Jonson.
Shalit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shalit swings widly with a right hand
and Jonson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Shalit's knee momentarily.
Shalit throws a body punch but Jonson moves out of range.
Shalit takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Shalit is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jonson throws a leg kick but Shalit sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jonson feints and then cracks Shalit's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shalit down.
Jonson thumps Shalit with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shalit avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shalit takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Jonson does it's job there.
Jonson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Shalit had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Jonson cracks Shalit with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Shalit has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shalit there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jonson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shalit is out of range.
Jonson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shalit throws a body punch but Jonson moves out of range.
Jonson tries to bum rush Shalit with a series of wild strikes but Shalit uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shalit misses the jab.
Shalit thuds a left hand into Jonson's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Shalit crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jonson - the referee stops the clock and Shalit gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jonson. Shalit manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geebro Jonson dominated that round.
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.
Jonson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jonson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Shalit is looking to wear down Jonson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Shalit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jonson.
Jonson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shalit throws a series of punches but Jonson avoids them all with ease.
Geebro Jonson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big right from Shalit misses.
Jonson throws a head kick but Shalit moves out of range.
Shalit swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jonson lands with a nice body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jonson. That's going to slow Shalit down.
Jonson fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shalit avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jonson cracks Shalit with a good jab.
Good shot there by Jonson.
Shalit looks to score with a jab to the body but Jonson is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonson motions for Shalit to come forward. Jonson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jonson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shalit.
Jonson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shalit appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Shalit throws out a loose jab but Jonson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shalit misses with a looping left.
Shalit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jonson.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jonson.
Jonson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shalit takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jonson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shalit.
Jonson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jonson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jonson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shalit checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It looked like Shalit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jonson lands with an uppercut that bounces Shalit off the cage and back into range.
Jonson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jonson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shalit. That did some damage!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jonson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shalit sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jonson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jonson scoring well with a low kick there.
Jonson dips to his left and cracks Shalit with an uppercut!
Shalit blocks the body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jonson. That's going to slow Shalit down.
Jonson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jonson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A solid body kick from Jonson.
Jonson throws a right and a left that Shalit avoids nicely.
Shalit swats away the attempt to clinch by Jonson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jonson cracks the inside of Shalit's front leg.
Jonson wants to slow Shalit down by chopping away at his legs.
A slow jab from Jonson misses its intended target.
Jonson tries to score with a low kick but Shalit moves his leg out of the way.
Jonson thows a leg kick but Shalit checks it
and Shalit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jonson catches Shalit with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jonson throws an overhand right that lands on Shalit's shoulder, as Shalit tries to avoid the shot.
Shalit throwing a counter right hand but Jonson manages to avoid it.
Jonson throws the kick towards the body but Shalit avoids it.
Shalit seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jonson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shalit's sensitive parts.
Shalit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jonson.
Jonson thuds his right hand into Shalit's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jonson lands a front kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shalit steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jonson. That one must have hurt.
Jonson is looking to slow Shalit down with leg kicks.
Shalit moves out of range of the leg kick from Jonson.
Shalit throws a big counter combination but Jonson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good leg kick by Jonson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Shalit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jonson moves away.
Shalit misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Jonson to counter with a crisp jab.
Shalit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jonson throws a right hand that Shalit ducks under and follows up with a left that Shalit also avoids with ease.
Shalit appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jonson feints and then cracks Shalit's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shalit down.
Shalit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jonson. That's going to slow Shalit down.
Shalit throws a body punch but Jonson moves out of range.
Shalit fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geebro Jonson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Jonson fakes the leg kick and cracks Shalit in the body.
Shalit swings for the body but Jonson moves out of range.
Shalit avoids the head kick by Jonson.
Shalit avoids a kick to the body.
Shalit looks to throw the jab but Jonson is out of range.
Shalit backing away here, and Jonson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jonson throws a lazy head kick
and Shalit counters with a nice uppercut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jonson.
Shalit throws a lazy right hand but Jonson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jonson. That's going to slow Shalit down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jonson tries to land a front kick but Shalit steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jonson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shalit.
Jonson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jonson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shalit has time to react.
Shalit swings for the body but Jonson moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonson throws out a leg kick but Shalit moves out of range and Jonson only half commits.
Shalit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jonson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shalit is out of range.
Jonson cracks Shalit with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jonson throws a leg kick which misses Shalit's front leg but catches the back leg as Shalit tries to avoid it.
Shalit moves out of range as Jonson strikes.
Jonson throws a body shot but no joy.
Jonson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jonson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shalit manages to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Shalit misses its target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jonson.
Nice defenses there by Shalit.
Geebro Jonson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shalit looks to score with a jab to the body but Jonson is just out of range.
Shalit misses with a hook.
Jonson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jonson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jonson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shalit's head backwards.
Jonson ducks under a wild hook from Shalit.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jonson.
Shalit avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shalit ducks under a wild hook from Jonson.
It looked like Shalit was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jonson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jonson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jonson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jonson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Shalit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jonson lands a head kick!
Jonson tries to clinch but Shalit moves out of range.
Shalit looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jonson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shalit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jonson throws a quick inside leg kick.
A big right from Shalit misses.
Jonson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shalit appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jonson misses with a left hand
and Shalit counters with a straight right hand.
Jonson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Shalit backs up against the cage.
Shalit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jonson wants to clinch but Shalit slips to the side
and Jonson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shalit will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Jonson misses with a leg kick
and Shalit counters with a nice uppercut.
Shalit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jonson misses with a double jab.
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!
Jonson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jonson misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shalit staying out of range there.
Jonson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jonson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shalit. That did some damage!
Nice body kick there by Jonson.
Shalit throws a hook but Jonson blocks it.
Jonson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Shalit moves away from the strike by Jonson.
A leg kick checked by Shalit.
A big right from Shalit misses.
Jonson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shalit throws a body punch but Jonson moves out of range.
Shalit lands a jab to Jonson's midsection.
Jonson works Shalit's body with a nice hook.
Gilad Shalit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jonson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shalit.
And that's the end of the fight!
Geebro Jonson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jonson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Geebro Jonson!
Gilad Shalit was interviewed post fight and said 'You know, shit happens, he was the better man tonight and I couldn't impose my gameplan. I train like a champion, fight like a champion and I lose like a champion. I'll come back stronger.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Kiely (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Gruff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kiely comes to the cage accompanied by Mouth For War. Eddie Kiely has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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255 lbs
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eddie Kiely!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Billy Gruff!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Ron Honeybunn and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kiely fails to land with a series of punches.
A left and a right from Kiely both land. Nice combination.
Gruff keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gruff. Kiely does a little dance to reset his feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gruff.
Kiely connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kiely misses with a series of wild punches.
Gruff swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kiely avoids a punch combination nicely.
Eddie Kiely seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gruff avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kiely misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kiely takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kiely throws a good cross that connects.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiely slips a straight right by Gruff.
Kiely looks to score with a jab to the body but Gruff is just out of range.
Gruff misses with a looping left.
Kiely dodges the punch combination from Gruff.
Kiely forces Gruff back against the cage and clinches.
Kiely can't get the takedown.
Gruff is trying to maintain a safe position but Kiely gets an underhook and turns Gruff into the cage.
Kiely is working for takedown but Gruff is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gruff tries to stall but Kiely uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gruff taking a breather.
Gruff tries to break free but Kiely pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Gruff on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Gruff as the two fighters clinch.
A shot in the inside from Gruff.
Kiely prevents a body shot from Gruff.
Gruff scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiely wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Kiely. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gruff content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kiely is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gruff gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kiely tries to score a body lock takedown but Gruff shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gruff scores with a hook to the body.
Kiely is breathing heavily.
Gruff breaks from the clinch.
Gruff throws a series of punches but Kiely moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good shot there by Gruff.
Gruff takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kiely throws a series of punches but Gruff avoids them all with ease.
Kiely uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gruff.
Billy Gruff is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gruff throws an overhand right that lands on Kiely's shoulder, as Kiely tries to avoid the shot.
Kiely throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gruff counters with a nice uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kiely looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gruff throws out a counter right but Kiely avoids it with no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gruff lands a big right hand that sends Kiely crashing to the mat! Gruff stays standing though and waves Kiely back to his feet!
Kiely is rocked!
Gruff takes a swing at Kiely's ribcage but misses.
Kiely misses with the combination.
Gruff appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kiely will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gruff scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kiely fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gruff cracks Kiely with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Kiely tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Gruff pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Kiely is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Gruff!
Billy Gruff took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, On Tap (Laundry Available) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Eddie Kiely spoke after the fight, saying 'I blame the crowd'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Obi Congo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Reach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Obi Congo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jack Reach's chin.
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265 lbs
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Counter fighter
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Obi Congo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Reach!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Topper Green and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Congo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Reach misses with a looping left.
Congo throws out a powerful jab.
It looks like Jack Reach has been cut.
Congo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Congo misses with a hook. Reach ducked under it nicely.
Reach ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Congo cracks Reach with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Congo has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Reach to stand back up!
Reach is rocked!
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!
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Congo moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Reach! Congo continues to tee off on Reach, landing with a left and a right! Congo connects with a right hand that leaves Reach sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Congo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Obi Congo!
Obi Congo very nearly forgot to thank On Tap (Laundry Available) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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