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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and He Jin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Mushroomhead. He Jin has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jim Jones's chin.
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215 lbs
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185 cm
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205 lbs
6 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin |
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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
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jim Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, He Jin!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Skip Squint and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones cracks Jin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jones.
Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Jones misses with the combination.
Jones throws a hook but Jin avoids it easily.
Jin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jin slips a straight right by Jones.
Jin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jin dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Jones lands a two punch combo.
Jones swinging wildly here.
Jin avoids the body shot from Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jin blocks a jab.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jin circles away quickly and effectively.
Jones connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jin momentarily.
Jin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones lands with an uppercut that bounces Jin off the cage and back into rage.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jin tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jim Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones throws a series of punches but Jin avoids them all with ease.
Jin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a right hook to the body.
Jin takes one on the button.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Jin moved out of range nicely.
Jin dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Jones thows a body shot but no joy.
Jin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jin doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Nice uppercut there from Jones.
Jin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
The crowd cheers as Jones lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jin doesn't seem phased though.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Jin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jin.
Jones swings for the body but Jin moves out of range.
Jones fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jin manages to avoid it.
Jin tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Jin tries to move into range but Jones moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jones misses with the combination.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Jin saw that one coming.
Jin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jones to score with a decent uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Jin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Jin tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Jin staying out of range there.
Jones is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones throws a jab when Jin was well out of range.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones misses with a looping right.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Jones dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jones catches Jin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jin wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Jin moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jin momentarily.
Jin avoids the body shot from Jones.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Jin.
Nice shot lands for Jones.
Jin avoids the body shot from Jones.
A jab from Jones misses.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Jin moved out of range.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jones.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jin tries to clinch up.
Jin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jin moves away from the strike by Jones.
Jin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Jin uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Jin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jin has time to react.
Jin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jones lands the left hand.
Jones fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jin moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Jin tries to clinch up.
Jin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Jones as he connects with a hook.
Jin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Jim Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Jin saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Jin.
Jin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jones throws a hook but Jin avoids it easily.
Jin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jin ducks right into an uppercut from Jones.
Jin tries to clinch up.
Jin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
He Jin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jin moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Jin slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jones scores with a jab to the body.
Jones takes a swing at Jin's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Jones lands the left hand.
Jin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones scores with a nice right hand.
Jin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones lands with a shot to the body.
Jin slips a straight right by Jones.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jones scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a hook. Jin ducked under it nicely.
Jones cracks Jin with a good jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Jones throws a jab when Jin was well out of range.
Jin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jones scores with a body shot.
Jones moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jin.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Jones dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Jones lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jin moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jones lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Jin might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Jones has got the better of the exchanges.
Jones displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like He Jin has been cut.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Jones lands a jab.
Nice jab there from Jones.
Jones connects with a nice looking jab.
Jin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones scores with a jab.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jin tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
A punch lands to the side of Jin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by Jones. Beautiful body shot.
Jin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jones can't break the clinch.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Jin.
Jones has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Jin is trying to keep an underhook but Jones manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Jin wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Jones is nestled in close to Jin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
He Jin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jin wants to get back to full guard.
Jones is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jin actively working from the bottom here.
Jones is nestled in close to Jin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jones working the head and body with strikes.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jin looking for submissions off his back.
Jin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jin looking for submissions off his back.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jones connects with a nice short shot to Jin's temple.
Jones winds up and cracks Jin with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jones is nestled in close to Jin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jones looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jones passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jin!
Jones 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Jones working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Jin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jones lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Jones is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Jin can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
A nice elbow there by Jones.
Jones prevents Jin from getting the reversal.
Jones lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Jones looking to finish Jin with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jin!
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jin can do to turn this around?
Jones working the ground and pound effectively.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jin looks a forlorn figure.
Jin is rocked!
Jones landing shots from mount.
Jin is still in real trouble! Can Jones finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a big elbow.
Jin seems to have recovered his senses.
Jin is looking to improve his position but Jones isn't that keen on the idea.
Jin throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Jones scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Jin is bucking up trying to escape but Jones cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Jim Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A nice elbow there by Jones.
Jones with a couple of short strikes.
Jin throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Jones controlling the pace for now.
Jin working to try and regain half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones blocks Jin's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Jin is desperately trying to improve his position but Jones has a good base and remains in mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jones, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:25
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:25
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Jones!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oupa Nieminen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Ramon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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251 lbs
14 - 5 - 0 |
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245 lbs
10 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Oupa Nieminen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fred Ramon!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Hugh Johnson and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Ramon or perhaps it was just good defense by Nieminen which made him look bad.
Nieminen instigates a clinch.
Nieminen misses with an elbow strike.
Nieminen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nieminen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nieminen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ramon tries for a takedown but Nieminen manages to get underhooks.
Oupa Nieminen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred Ramon.
Nieminen lands a takedown into guard.
Nieminen is working Ramon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ramon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nieminen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nieminen postures up.
Ramon throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Nieminen cracks Ramon with a solid left hand.
Nieminen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nieminen works over Ramon with some ground and pound from guard.
Nieminen lands a couple of digs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ramon looking for a guillotine here but Nieminen defends easily.
Ramon looks gassed!
Ramon keeping moving, preventing Nieminen from controlling successfully.
Ramon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nieminen is in close to Ramon's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nieminen chips away with some ground and pound.
Nieminen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ramon wants to improve his position but instead Nieminen has moved into half guard.
Nieminen working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nieminen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nieminen working Ramon over with strikes.
Nieminen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ramon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ramon trying to control but Nieminen postures up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nieminen lands strikes from half guard.
Nieminen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nieminen is trying to work for a kimura but Ramon is defending well.
Nieminen is trying to control. Ramon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nieminen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nieminen moves into full mount! Ramon won't be happy about that!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nieminen is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Nieminen has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ramon's face.
Nieminen lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Nieminen is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ramon can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ramon wants to control but Nieminen is having none of it.
Nieminen 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.
Nieminen scoring with strikes but Ramon is staying in there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nieminen with shots to the head and body - Ramon looks very uncomfortable down there.
BOOM! Nieminen connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ramon tries to hold on but Nieminen pushes him away.
Ramon is bucking up trying to escape but Nieminen cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Nieminen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nieminen has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ramon's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nieminen breaks from Ramon's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Nieminen trying to control but Ramon is having none of it.
Nieminen is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ramon can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Nieminen landing strikes, looking to finish!
Ramon in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Ramon taking shots to the head.
Nieminen with the ground and pound from mount.
Nieminen connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nieminen has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ramon's face.
Ramon tries to hold on but Nieminen postures up.
Ramon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oupa Nieminen dominated that round.
That's time! Nieminen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nieminen gets a takedown into half guard.
Ramon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nieminen connects with a nice short shot to Ramon's temple.
Nieminen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nieminen trying to control the action but Ramon is working from the bottom.
Nieminen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ramon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nieminen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ramon keeps working.
Ramon is breathing heavily.
Nieminen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ramon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nieminen drops an elbow to the side of Ramon's head.
Ramon gets full guard.
Nieminen advances position into side control!
Nieminen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nieminen working the ground and pound.
Oupa Nieminen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nieminen lands an elbow.
Nieminen working the ground and pound.
Ramon manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nieminen's best efforts.
Nieminen winds up and cracks Ramon with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nieminen winds up and cracks Ramon with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nieminen wants to pass the guard but Ramon is defending well.
Nieminen working the head and body with strikes.
Nieminen working over Ramon with some ground and pound. Ramon looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ramon is looking to improve his position.
Nieminen drops an elbow to the side of Ramon's head.
Nieminen drops an elbow to the side of Ramon's head.
Ramon is looking to improve his position.
Nieminen is keen to just control but Ramon is a slippery customer.
Nieminen winds up and cracks Ramon with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nieminen is looking for a kimura but Ramon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nieminen to get the leverage.
Nieminen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramon looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Nieminen pushes past his half guard into mount!
Nieminen landing shots from mount.
Nieminen in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Nieminen looking to control but Ramon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nieminen lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ramon hang on?
Nieminen trying to control but Ramon is having none of it.
Nieminen punishing his opponent with strikes.
Nieminen lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ramon hang on?
Ramon is bucking up trying to escape but Nieminen cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Nieminen breaks from Ramon's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nieminen scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ramon?
Nieminen lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
A nice elbow there by Nieminen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nieminen working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Nieminen working the ground and pound effectively.
Nieminen working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Nieminen controlling from mount.
Nieminen lands with some strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nieminen looking to control but Ramon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nieminen looking to finish Ramon with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ramon!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oupa Nieminen dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Ramon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nieminen counters with a straight right hand.
Oupa Nieminen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ramon with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nieminen counters by clinching up.
Nieminen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ramon backwards.
Ramon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nieminen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Oupa Nieminen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred Ramon.
Nieminen stalling.
A short uppercut from Nieminen.
Ramon tries to throw a body punch but Nieminen avoids it by throwing Ramon back against the cage.
Nieminen lands a left hand.
Ramon blocks an elbow strike.
Nieminen slowing the pace effectively.
Nieminen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nieminen gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Nieminen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nieminen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ramon can do to turn this around?
Ramon looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nieminen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nieminen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ramon wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nieminen working Ramon over with strikes.
Ramon trying to control here.
Ramon taking some punishment here, with Nieminen in his half guard.
Nieminen lands with a punch from half guard.
Ramon taking some punishment here, with Nieminen in his half guard.
Ramon wants to improve his position but Nieminen is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nieminen winds up and cracks Ramon with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nieminen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nieminen is nestled in close to Ramon, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nieminen is nestled in close to Ramon, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ramon is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nieminen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nieminen works his way into side control.
Nieminen is looking to take a break and control but Ramon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Oupa Nieminen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nieminen staying calm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nieminen seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ramon for as long as he can get away with.
Ramon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nieminen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nieminen is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ramon will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Oupa Nieminen.
Nieminen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nieminen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fred Ramon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ramon trying to control here.
Ramon taking some punishment here, with Nieminen in his half guard.
Nieminen is taking a breather. Ramon 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.
Ramon wants to control but Nieminen is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oupa Nieminen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nieminen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:24
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:24
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oupa Nieminen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hank Reardon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nigel The Malkind (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Malkind has chosen Reckoner as his entrance music. Nigel The Malkind acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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215 lbs
8 - 3 - 1 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hank Reardon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Nigel The Malkind!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Steve Erwin and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reardon throws an overhand right that lands on The Malkind's shoulder, as The Malkind tries to avoid the shot.
The Malkind forces Reardon back against the cage and clinches.
The Malkind lands with a light punch inside.
Reardon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but The Malkind has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Reardon works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The Malkind is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The Malkind working for submissions but it's allowed Reardon to get to half guard.
Reardon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The Malkind looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Malkind gets full guard.
The Malkind striking off his back but it's not causing Reardon any problems.
Reardon trying to control the position from guard on top but The Malkind is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Malkind is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Reardon is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Reardon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Reardon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Reardon landing with the ground and pound.
The Malkind working for a triangle but Reardon defends it easily.
Reardon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Reardon wants to control from the top but The Malkind keeps moving.
Reardon lands a couple of elbows.
The Malkind working for a triangle but Reardon defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Reardon scoring with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reardon lands a couple of digs.
The Malkind looking for subs off his back but Reardon has passed one foot through into half guard.
Reardon seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Malkind is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reardon pulls his head out easily.
Reardon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The Malkind has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Reardon is working away from the top position though.
Reardon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed The Malkind's head.
Reardon working The Malkind over with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reardon wants to take a breather but The Malkind is having none of it.
The Malkind trying to control from the bottom.
The Malkind might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Reardon kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
The Malkind lands a nice shot to the body.
Reardon looks to score with a jab to the body but The Malkind is just out of range.
The Malkind throws a good cross that connects.
The Malkind moves in looking to clinch but Reardon pushes him off.
The Malkind lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reardon's sensitive parts.
The Malkind rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reardon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The Malkind slips a straight right by Reardon.
Reardon fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but The Malkind is out of range.
Reardon throws a left and a right that both miss
and The Malkind counters with a straight right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Reardon.
Reardon has his takedown stuffed
and The Malkind counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Reardon's guard now.
Reardon is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Malkind trying to control but Reardon is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reardon can't keep his opponent in guard - The Malkind advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Reardon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Reardon on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The Malkind prevents Reardon from improving his position.
Reardon gets full guard.
Reardon wants to sweep here but The Malkind controlling him for the moment.
The Malkind sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Reardon's guard.
The Malkind wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reardon keeps working.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Malkind uses his free foot to push down on Reardon's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Reardon.
The Malkind lands with some strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nigel The Malkind dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Reardon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Malkind manages to avoid it.
The Malkind closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Reardon did well to prevent The Malkind getting side control.
The Malkind landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The Malkind is looking to take a break and control but Reardon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Reardon is trying to get back to full guard.
Reardon gets back to full guard.
Reardon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. The Malkind gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The Malkind is in close to Reardon's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The Malkind postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The Malkind wants to pass the guard but Reardon is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reardon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells The Malkind's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The Malkind postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Reardon can't keep his opponent in guard - The Malkind advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Reardon on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Reardon is refusing to be controlled, as The Malkind sits in half guard.
The Malkind throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are battling for position here. Reardon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The Malkind 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.
The Malkind is breathing heavily.
The Malkind stopping the sweep attempt from Reardon.
The Malkind stands and throws Reardon's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Malkind working the ground and pound from side control.
The Malkind has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Reardon sneaks back into half guard.
Reardon taking some punishment here, with The Malkind in his half guard.
The Malkind not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The Malkind winds up and cracks Reardon with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Reardon tries to roll over but The Malkind keeps him under control.
The Malkind working the head and body with strikes.
Reardon tries to roll over but The Malkind keeps him under control.
The Malkind thows a huge punch but Reardon dodges it nicely.
The Malkind working over Reardon with some ground and pound. Reardon looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reardon is looking to improve his position.
The Malkind is keen to just control but Reardon is a slippery customer.
Reardon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Reardon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Reardon.
Reardon wants to sweep but no luck.
Reardon keeping moving, preventing The Malkind from controlling successfully.
The Malkind advances to half guard.
The Malkind wants to take a breather but Reardon is having none of it.
Reardon looking for submissions off his back.
Nigel The Malkind has got the better of the ground game so far.
The Malkind lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The Malkind is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The Malkind wants to take a breather but Reardon is having none of it.
The Malkind is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Reardon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time The Malkind.
The Malkind thows a huge punch but Reardon dodges it nicely.
The Malkind missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The Malkind seems to be working for a kimura but Reardon defends the submission attempt.
Reardon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of The Malkind's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take The Malkind's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nigel The Malkind showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Reardon throws a jab but it's blocked by The Malkind.
Reardon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from The Malkind finds it's way round the side to connect with Reardon's head.
Reardon tries to work over The Malkind's front leg with a kick but The Malkind checks it.
The Malkind lands with a hook. Reardon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The Malkind leaves Reardon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The Malkind lands a jab.
The Malkind lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Hank Reardon has been cut.
The Malkind misses with an uppercut.
Reardon shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Reardon showed some decent athleticism there.
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!
Reardon throwing shots but The Malkind is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Malkind actively working from the bottom here.
The Malkind is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reardon is keen to just control but The Malkind is a slippery customer.
The Malkind trying to get back to full guard but Reardon takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Reardon breaks from The Malkind's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Reardon landing shots from mount.
The Malkind is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Reardon prevents The Malkind from getting the reversal.
Reardon landing strikes from the mount and The Malkind is in trouble!
Reardon avoids the attempt from The Malkind to control.
The Malkind is looking to improve his position but Reardon isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Malkind is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Reardon is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The Malkind tries to reverse the position but Reardon maintains control.
Reardon dominating with strikes here.
Reardon lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Reardon cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Reardon with the ground and pound from mount.
The Malkind is squirming around, avoiding Reardon's attempts to control the action.
Reardon lands a heavy elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reardon lands a nice shot to the head.
Reardon lands a heavy elbow.
Reardon blocks The Malkind's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
The Malkind is bucking up trying to escape but Reardon cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Reardon dominating with strikes here.
Reardon lands with some strikes.
The Malkind is wriggling around trying to escape.
BOOM! Reardon connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Reardon lands with some strikes.
Reardon scoring with strikes but The Malkind is staying in there.
The Malkind is looking to get to half guard.
Reardon with good strikes from the mount here!
Nigel The Malkind is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reardon working the ground and pound effectively.
The Malkind wants to control but Reardon is having none of it.
The Malkind is in a horrible position here. Reardon smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The Malkind taking shots to the head.
Hank Reardon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Malkind manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The Malkind slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Malkind is trying to keep Reardon in close.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hank Reardon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think The Malkind has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nigel The Malkind!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Glot Drulog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dane Stuart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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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
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Glot Drulog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dane Stuart!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Skip Squint and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stuart just misses with a punch to the body.
Drulog looks to land a right hand but Stuart moved out of range.
Stuart throws a series of punches but Drulog moves out of range.
Drulog misses with a combination
and Stuart counters with an inside leg kick.
Dane Stuart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drulog moves away from the strike by Stuart.
Drulog moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Drulog avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stuart connects with a good right hand that stumbles Drulog. Drulog circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Drulog swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Drulog throws a series of strikes that have Stuart backpedaling.
Drulog tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stuart was well out of range. Poor timing from Drulog.
Drulog fails with a takedown attempt.
Stuart throws a sloppy head kick and Drulog moves out of range easily.
Stuart lands with a slapping head kick.
Stuart lands with a slapping head kick.
Stuart throws a head kick but Drulog moves out of range.
Stuart connects with a high kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stuart throws a hook but Drulog avoids it easily.
Stuart pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Drulog throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stuart pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stuart digs a good body shot into Drulog's ribs.
Stuart misses the shot to the body.
Stuart stalks Drulog and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Drulog's face. Drulog staggers backwards, shaken.
Drulog throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stuart sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stuart fails to land with a series of punches.
Stuart throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stuart misses with a double jab.
Stuart throws a head kick but Drulog moves out of range.
Drulog throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stuart sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Drulog looks to land a combination but Stuart avoids it well.
Drulog throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stuart counters with a body kick.
Stuart throws a series of punches but Drulog moves out of range.
Stuart misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stuart throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stuart looks to land a combination. Drulog sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Stuart's corner calls for a 1-2. Stuart obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Drulog throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drulog misses with a hook. Stuart ducked under it nicely.
Drulog lands a right hook to the body.
Drulog connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stuart. Stuart circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stuart lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stuart scores with a nice right hand.
Drulog is breathing heavily.
Drulog throws a looping overhand right but Stuart ducks down to avoid it.
Drulog throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stuart sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stuart tries a head kick but it misses.
Stuart displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Drulog throws out the jab.
Stuart slips a straight right by Drulog.
A head kick misses from Stuart.
Stuart darts in and clinches Drulog up against the cage.
Stuart looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stuart lands an elbow that stopped Drulog in his tracks for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stuart misses with a hook from the clinch.
Drulog blocks an elbow strike.
Stuart misses with the head strike.
Drulog blocks an elbow strike from Stuart.
Stuart working aggressively here.
Stuart working aggressively here.
Drulog blocks the elbow strike.
Stuart pushes off an throws an elbow but Drulog leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stuart lands an elbow just above Drulog 's eye.
Drulog fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Drulog dodges an elbow strike from Stuart.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stuart throws an elbow but misses.
Stuart misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stuart pushes off an throws an elbow but Drulog leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stuart misses with some punches.
Stuart missing with knees to the body.
Drulog managing to block the knees to the body from Stuart.
Nice elbow from Stuart.
Drulog throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch on the inside from Stuart fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Stuart has a couple of punches blocked by Drulog.
Stuart has a couple of punches blocked by Drulog.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stuart throws an elbow but misses.
Stuart creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stuart throws an elbow but it misses.
Drulog is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stuart is keeping busy.
Stuart lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Drulog throws an elbow but misses.
Stuart throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Drulog blocks an elbow strike from Stuart.
Stuart lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stuart lands an elbow that stopped Drulog in his tracks for a moment.
Drulog scores with a shoulder strike.
Drulog blocking some punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stuart struggles to land a body shot inside as Drulog controls his hands.
Drulog blocks the elbow strike.
Stuart lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Drulog working aggressively here.
Stuart misses with an elbow over the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dane Stuart dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Drulog shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Drulog shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stuart defends it nicely.
Stuart showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Drulog.
Drulog is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stuart sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Drulog sizes up Stuart with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stuart missing with a left hand there. Drulog was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stuart looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Drulog moves out of range of the strikes.
Stuart keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drulog pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stuart is out of range and Drulog settles back down.
Stuart misses with a wild combination.
Stuart misses with a combination
and Drulog counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Drulog avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Stuart dodges the punch combination from Drulog.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Stuart misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Drulog lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Stuart has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stuart and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Drulog connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice shot lands for Stuart.
Stuart misses the jab.
Stuart cracks the inside of Drulog's front leg.
Stuart falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Drulog to counter with a crisp jab.
Stuart lands with a nice body kick.
Stuart moves in looking to clinch but Drulog pushes him off.
Stuart throws a head kick but Drulog moves out of range.
Dane Stuart seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stuart throws a nice looking combination but Drulog bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stuart misses with a hook.
Stuart fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drulog manages to avoid it.
Drulog throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stuart pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stuart throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Drulog scores with a sloppy right hand. Stuart should have avoided that one.
Stuart rushes Drulog and presses him up against the cage.
A short right from Stuart.
Stuart creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stuart is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Drulog is defending well for now.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stuart just misses with a elbow thrown towards Drulog's brow.
Stuart creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stuart throws a punch but it's blocked by Drulog.
Drulog blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stuart misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Drulog.
Stuart throws a head punch that misses.
Stuart misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stuart managing to block the knees to the body from Drulog.
Stuart looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stuart lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Glot Drulog has been cut.
Stuart lands a right hand.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stuart lands an elbow inside.
Drulog is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stuart throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drulog.
Stuart throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Drulog tries a body shot but Stuart blocks it.
Drulog avoids the elbow strike from Stuart, against the cage.
Drulog lands a body shot in the clinch.
Drulog blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stuart pushes Drulog back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Drulog tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Drulog blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stuart pushes off an throws an elbow but Drulog leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stuart throws an elbow but misses.
Drulog takes an elbow to the forehead.
Stuart throws a punch but it's blocked by Drulog.
Stuart throws an elbow but it misses.
Drulog looking to stall.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stuart.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stuart lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Drulog backwards.
Stuart looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stuart throws a head punch that misses.
Drulog blocks an elbow strike from Stuart.
Drulog blocks an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stuart just misses with a elbow thrown towards Drulog's brow.
Stuart misses with an elbow over the top.
Drulog avoiding damage as Stuart throws knees to the body.
Drulog avoids the elbow strike from Stuart, against the cage.
Stuart throws an elbow but it misses.
Stuart misses with an elbow strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Stuart lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stuart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stuart misses with an elbow strike.
Drulog blocks an elbow strike.
Drulog managing to block the knees to the body from Stuart.
Stuart pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stuart throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dane Stuart showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Glot Drulog's cut.
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. This is the final round!
Stuart tries to bum rush Drulog with a series of wild strikes but Drulog uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Drulog fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stuart avoids it really well and circles away.
Drulog gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stuart.
Jab by Drulog.
Drulog throws a hook but Stuart blocks it.
Stuart wants to clinch.
Stuart falls off balance throwing a combination
and Drulog counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Drulog throws the left hand but Stuart avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drulog throws an overhand right that lands on Stuart's shoulder, as Stuart tries to avoid the shot.
Stuart misses with a hook. Drulog ducked under it nicely.
Drulog throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stuart moves into the clinch.
Nice elbow from Stuart.
Stuart misses with an elbow over the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stuart lands with a right to the head.
Drulog dodges an elbow strike from Stuart.
Stuart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stuart looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Drulog blocks the elbow strike.
Drulog dodges an elbow strike from Stuart.
Stuart misses with an elbow over the top.
Stuart pushes Drulog back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stuart tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Drulog avoids it.
Drulog tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Drulog dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Stuart lands a right hand that snaps the head of Drulog backwards.
Stuart is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stuart lands a left hand that snaps the head of Drulog backwards.
Stuart lands an elbow inside that Drulog shrugs off.
Nice elbow from Stuart.
Drulog blocks an uppercut.
Stuart throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stuart throws an elbow but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stuart.
Stuart misses with an elbow over the top.
Stuart comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Stuart tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Drulog avoids it.
Stuart utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Stuart pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stuart pushes off an throws an elbow but Drulog leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Stuart.
Stuart lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Drulog blocking some punches.
Drulog is looking to control Stuart's arms but Stuart gets an underhook and turns him. Now Drulog has his back to the cage.
Stuart softening up his opponent with strikes, 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!
Stuart lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stuart scores with a nice hook to the head.
Drulog blocks an elbow strike from Stuart.
Drulog throws a punch but it's blocked by Stuart.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stuart pushes off an throws an elbow but Drulog leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Drulog blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stuart lands a nice uppercut.
Stuart lands with a right to the head.
Drulog takes an elbow to the forehead.
Stuart lands an elbow inside.
Stuart lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Stuart working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stuart throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stuart.
Drulog takes an elbow to the forehead.
Drulog avoiding damage as Stuart throws knees to the body.
Stuart looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stuart lands a nice elbow.
Glot Drulog's cut is getting worse.
Stuart lands a body shot.
Stuart misses with an elbow over the top.
Stuart pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drulog trying to stall but Stuart improves his position.
Drulog throws a head punch that misses.
Stuart throws an elbow but it misses.
Stuart throws an elbow that misses.
Stuart swings wildly with an uppercut but Drulog uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stuart throws an elbow but it misses.
Glot Drulog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stuart just misses with a elbow thrown towards Drulog's brow.
Stuart tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drulog's elbow.
Stuart misses with some punches.
Nice elbow from Stuart.
Stuart misses with the head strike.
Stuart has a couple of punches blocked by Drulog.
Drulog can't break the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Stuart as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drulog blocking some punches.
Stuart lands an elbow inside.
Dane Stuart is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stuart misses with an elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dane Stuart comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stuart 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dane Stuart!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stanley Goodspeed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomas Bustamante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bustamante has chosen Rockstar (N.E.R.D.) as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
10 - 1 - 0 |
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205 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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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
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stanley Goodspeed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tomas Bustamante!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Skip Squint and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bustamante thows a body shot but no joy.
Goodspeed throws a right hand that Bustamante ducks under and follows up with a left that Bustamante also avoids with ease.
Goodspeed checks a low kick from Bustamante.
Bustamante throws a lazy right hand but Goodspeed sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Goodspeed misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bustamante looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bustamante avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bustamante throws a left and a right that both miss
and Goodspeed counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bustamante misses with a jab to the body
and Goodspeed counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bustamante! Goodspeed lets Bustamante back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Bustamante is rocked!
It looks like Tomas Bustamante has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bustamante ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bustamante is still on wobbly legs! Can Goodspeed finish him?
Goodspeed misses with a looping right.
Bustamante seems to have recovered his senses.
Bustamante moves out of range of the strikes.
Goodspeed throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bustamante on the side of the head.
Bustamante throws a head kick that misses.
Goodspeed throws a nice looking combination but Bustamante bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Goodspeed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodspeed thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bustamante misses with a wild combination.
Bustamante misses with a hook.
Goodspeed throws a series of punches but Bustamante moves out of range.
Goodspeed lands with a nice body punch.
Bustamante looks gassed!
Goodspeed tests Bustamante's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Goodspeed throws a hook to the side of Bustamante's head but Bustamante sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big right from Goodspeed misses.
Goodspeed throws a hook but Bustamante blocks it.
Goodspeed is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bustamante.
Nice straight punches there by Goodspeed. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Goodspeed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bustamante throws an overhand right that lands on Goodspeed's shoulder, as Goodspeed tries to avoid the shot.
Goodspeed missing with a left hand there. Bustamante was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bustamante misses with a body punch
and Goodspeed counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bustamante! Goodspeed lets Bustamante back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
A jab from Goodspeed misses.
Bustamante swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Goodspeed counters with a nice right hand that sends Bustamante toppling to the canvas! Bustamante scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Goodspeed finish him?!
Goodspeed looks to land a left hand but Bustamante moved out of range nicely.
Goodspeed misses with a jab, cross combination.
Goodspeed throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bustamante sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bustamante throws a combination that misses
and Goodspeed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bustamante bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Goodspeed misses the jab.
Bustamante staying out of range there.
Goodspeed has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bustamante tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Bustamante misses.
Goodspeed throws a right hand that Bustamante ducks under and follows up with a left that Bustamante also avoids with ease.
Goodspeed moves away from the strike by Bustamante.
Goodspeed is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bustamante is looking to land body kicks.
Bustamante misses with a double jab
and Goodspeed counters with a nice right hand that sends Bustamante toppling to the canvas! Bustamante scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Goodspeed finish him?!
Tomas Bustamante seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goodspeed throws an overhand right that has Bustamante reeling! Goodspeed follows up with more punches and Bustamante is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Stanley Goodspeed!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hammer Fire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randjob Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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193 lbs
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hammer Fire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Randjob Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Hugh Johnson and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Gracie is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Fire has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Fire is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie avoids the attempt from Fire to control.
Gracie is looking to take Fire's back but instead Fire gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Fire moves into full guard.
Fire knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
Gracie working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fire's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Fire is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gracie, into his guard.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fire is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fire trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fire lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fire in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fire trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Fire has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Gracie to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Fire is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Gracie pulls down on the head and he's put Fire to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Randjob Gracie!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Beam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clark Channel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clark Channel has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jack Beam's chin.
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180 lbs
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191 lbs
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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
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Beam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Clark Channel!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, John Mangel and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Channel tries a head kick but it misses.
Channel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Channel moves into the clinch.
Channel lands an elbow inside that Beam shrugs off.
Channel content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Channel lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Beam jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Channel walks away with a smile on his face. Beam gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Channel throws a head kick that misses.
Beam misses with a series of wild punches.
Channel throws a nice looking combination but Beam bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Beam slips under a jab from Channel.
Channel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beam sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Beam scores with a nice strike.
Channel throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Beam throws a jab when Channel was well out of range.
Channel drops his hands momentarily and Beam takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Beam looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Beam throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Channel on the side of the head.
Channel wants to clinch up but Beam keeps it at a distance.
Channel slips a jab from Beam.
A slow jab from Beam misses its intended target.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Channel!
Beam thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Channel connects with a jab.
Beam scores with a jab to the jaw.
Channel throws a hook but Beam avoids it easily.
Beam ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Channel throws a jab but it's blocked by Beam.
Some bone on bone action there as Beam checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Beam throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Channel.
Beam ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Channel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice jab there from Beam.
Beam swats away the attempt to clinch by Channel.
Beam keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Channel.
Beam scores with a crisp jab that stopped Channel in his tracks.
Channel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Beam keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Channel.
Channel throws a shot to the body.
Channel looks to land a left hand but Beam moved out of range nicely.
Channel scores with a sloppy right hand. Beam should have avoided that one.
Beam moves away from the strike by Channel.
Channel works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Beam throws a nice looking combination but Channel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Channel moves away from the strike by Beam.
Channel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Beam lands a head shot.
Beam is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Beam throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Channel moves into range and clinches up with Beam.
Beam gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Channel is trying to stand up here but Beam is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Channel looks gassed!
Beam is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beam throwing shots but Channel is blocking nicely.
Beam works his way into full mount!
Beam wants to take his opponent's back but Channel doesn't allow it.
Channel is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Beam has control of Channel's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Channel regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Channel wants to get back to his feet but in bucking up he's left an arm hanging out! Beam has locked onto it and has pulled off a slick armbar! Channel taps furiously! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Beam!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ian Saga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timo Silakka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ian Saga had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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181 lbs
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184 lbs
14 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ian Saga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Timo Silakka!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Skip Squint and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silakka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saga takes a swing at Silakka's ribcage but misses.
Saga pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Saga cracks Silakka with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Saga throws out a leg kick but Silakka moves out of range and Saga only half commits.
Silakka moves into the clinch.
Silakka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Silakka stalling in the clinch.
Silakka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Silakka scores with a hook to the body.
Silakka working aggressively here.
Silakka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Silakka has picked Saga up - he's going for a ride! Silakka dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Saga is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silakka pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saga actively working from the bottom here.
Silakka is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Saga doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Silakka.
Nice strikes from Silakka there.
Saga is trying to get back to full guard.
Silakka sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Saga defending well though.
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.
Silakka throwing shots but Saga is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saga won't allow Silakka to pass to mount.
Saga looking for submissions off his back.
Silakka thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Silakka is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Saga doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Silakka.
Saga looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Silakka takes one to the side of the head.
Saga lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silakka circles away quickly and effectively.
Saga throws a looping overhand right but Silakka ducks down to avoid it.
Saga misses with a low kick.
Ian Saga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silakka fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Saga looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Saga throws a lazy right hand but Silakka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Silakka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saga throws a front kick aimed at Silakka's knee but Silakka avoids it well.
Saga looks to throw the jab but Silakka is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A head kick by Saga misses
and Silakka counters with a nice double leg into side control. Saga won't be happy with that.
Silakka goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Saga has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Silakka but great work by Saga.
Saga is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Silakka knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Saga is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Silakka knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Silakka manages to work his way to half guard, despite Saga's best efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timo Silakka dominated that round.
That's time! Saga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Saga looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Silakka checks a leg kick.
Saga works the jab nicely.
Saga throws a shot from downtown. Silakka moves away and avoids it.
Saga scores with a crisp jab that stopped Silakka in his tracks.
Saga is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Saga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saga throws a right and a left that Silakka avoids nicely.
Saga throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Saga!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saga throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saga lands a nice looking kick to the body. Silakka takes a step back to recover.
Silakka slips under a jab from Saga.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silakka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saga lands an overhand right.
Silakka loads up on a big right hand but Saga slips the punch.
Saga will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Silakka misses with a series of wild punches.
Silakka is looking to clinch but Saga is avoiding it.
Ian Saga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saga throws out a leg kick but Silakka moves out of range and Saga only half commits.
Saga scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Silakka scores with a jab to the body.
Ian Saga is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saga uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Saga throws a right and a left that Silakka avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silakka shoots for a double leg takedown but Saga sprawls well. He's pushed Silakka's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Silakka scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Silakka is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Silakka thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Saga looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Silakka trying to control from half guard but Saga is working away.
Silakka lands with a punch from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saga is looking for a sweep. Silakka is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silakka thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Saga looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Saga scores with a push kick.
Saga keeps the fight on the outside.
Saga throws a hook to the side of Silakka's head but Silakka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Silakka on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Saga works over Silakka's head and body with a nice combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saga throws a big shot that misses.
Silakka tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Saga keeps the fight on the outside.
Saga throws a sloppy head kick and Silakka moves out of range easily.
Saga pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Silakka avoids the body shot from Saga.
Saga's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Saga duly obliges.
Saga lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Silakka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Saga keeps the fight on the outside.
Silakka instigates a clinch.
Silakka has a couple of punches blocked by Saga.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Saga dominated that second round.
That's time! Saga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Saga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Silakka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Silakka looks to land a combination but Saga avoids it well.
Silakka blocks the body kick.
Saga fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Silakka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Saga.
No joy there for Saga, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saga looks to throw the jab but Silakka is out of range.
Silakka takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Silakka shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Saga thumps Silakka with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saga misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silakka moves out of range of the strikes.
Saga looks for the body kick but Silakka saw that one coming.
Saga thows a leg kick but Silakka checks it
so Silakka counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Silakka has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Saga escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silakka gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Silakka lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Silakka thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Silakka trying to control but Saga is working from the bottom.
Silakka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silakka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saga is keeping the position for now.
Silakka trying to control the position from guard on top but Saga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saga is looking for a triangle but Silakka pushes his legs off easily.
Silakka looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Saga utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Saga avoids a punch combination nicely.
Saga scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Saga scores with a nice head shot.
Saga misses with a two punch combination.
Silakka dodges the punch combination from Saga.
Saga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Silakka drops his hands momentarily and Saga takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Saga lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Silakka fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Saga checks it well.
Saga dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Silakka. That did some damage!
Silakka takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A punch combination from Saga misses.
Saga throws a right and a left that Silakka avoids nicely.
Saga falls off balance throwing a combination
and Silakka counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Silakka.
Saga tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Silakka just stands there and leans against the cage.
Silakka throws a head punch that misses.
Silakka throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Timo Silakka.
I think Silakka has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timo Silakka!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samurai Moonwalker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Stone might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Metallica (Stone Cold Crazy). Samurai Moonwalker has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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23
215 lbs
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220 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Samurai Moonwalker!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Summer Carpenter and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone throws a hook but Moonwalker blocks it.
Moonwalker shoots in but no luck this time.
Moonwalker slips a straight right by Stone.
Stone misses the jab.
Stone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Stone misses.
Stone keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moonwalker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stone pinned against the cage. Stone gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
James Stone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samurai Moonwalker.
Stone looks to land a left hand but Moonwalker moved out of range nicely.
Moonwalker shoots in but no luck this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Moonwalker.
Moonwalker slips a jab from Stone.
Moonwalker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stone throws out the jab.
Stone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Moonwalker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moonwalker looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Moonwalker gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Moonwalker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stone paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Moonwalker moves out of range of the strikes.
Stone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Moonwalker.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Stone misses the target.
James Stone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moonwalker slips under a jab.
Stone misses with a wild combination.
Moonwalker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samurai Moonwalker dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A telegraphed right hand from Stone misses the target.
Stone misses with a looping left.
Moonwalker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stone throws out the jab.
Stone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Moonwalker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stone will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone looks to land a right hand but Moonwalker moved out of range.
Stone closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Moonwalker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stone throws out the jab.
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.
Moonwalker moves away from the strike by Stone.
Stone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Moonwalker moves away from the strike by Stone.
Moonwalker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stone.
Moonwalker fails with the takedown.
Nice uppercut there from Stone.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moonwalker just misses with a punch to the body.
Moonwalker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Stone throws a big shot that misses.
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.
Moonwalker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stone throws out the jab.
Stone looks to land a right hand but Moonwalker moved out of range.
A jab from Stone misses.
Moonwalker ducks under a wild hook from Stone.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Stone dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Stone throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Moonwalker tries to clinch there but Stone circles away.
Stone throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A punch combination from Stone misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moonwalker has a takedown stuffed.
Stone moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone throws a hook but Moonwalker avoids it easily.
Moonwalker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stone on the side of the head.
A punch combination from Stone misses.
Stone throws a looping overhand right but Moonwalker ducks down to avoid 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.
Moonwalker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stone throws out the jab.
Moonwalker slips a jab and a cross from Stone.
Stone misses with a straight right.
Moonwalker slips a jab and a cross from Stone.
Moonwalker slips under a jab from Stone.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Moonwalker circles away quickly and effectively.
Stone scores with a jab. Moonwalker acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Moonwalker slips under a jab from Stone.
Moonwalker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Moonwalker ducks under a wild hook from Stone.
Moonwalker misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moonwalker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Stone misses.
Stone misses with an uppercut. Moonwalker saw that one coming.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moonwalker fails with the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Stone showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stone 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Stone!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sammy Moukako (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martin comes to the cage accompanied by Song of Ice and Fire Art Collection. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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27
223 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
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22
221 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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, George Martin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sammy Moukako!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Summer Carpenter and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin fails with a takedown attempt.
Moukako looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Moukako is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Martin is pressing down on Moukako's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Moukako won't allow Martin to sweep him here.
Moukako works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Moukako is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Moukako is working for a guillotine from mount but Martin frees his head quite easily.
Martin is desperately trying to improve his position but Moukako has a good base and remains in mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin is working hard here to advance position.
Moukako is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Martin is surviving well by controlling Moukako's body position as best he can.
Martin tries to reverse the position but Moukako maintains control.
Moukako wants to finish this one by submission but Martin is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Moukako.
Martin is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Moukako looking for a guillotine from mount but Martin is having none of it.
Moukako looks gassed!
Martin is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Martin holds on to Moukako around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Martin wants to control but Moukako is having none of it.
Moukako landing strikes from the mount and Martin is in trouble!
Martin is trying desperately to improve position.
Martin regains half guard.
Martin is looking to control Moukako's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Martin avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moukako tries to pass to full mount but Martin defends it.
Martin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Moukako is working away from the top position though.
Moukako is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Martin sees it coming and defends easily.
Moukako is looking for a kimura but Martin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Moukako to get the leverage.
Martin looks like he's trying to stand up.
Martin is looking to improve his position.
Martin is trying to stand back up but Moukako is controlling him
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Moukako dodges the punch combination from Martin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Moukako on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Moukako throws a chopping leg kick but Martin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Moukako walks into a left hand.
Martin looks to land a left hand but Moukako moved out of range nicely.
Moukako keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Moukako gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Martin counters with a body kick that stops Moukako in his tracks momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sammy Moukako will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Moukako fails with the takedown
and Martin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Martin.
Moukako lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Martin!
Moukako thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Martin sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Martin wants to get back to his feet.
Martin is looking for a sweep. Moukako is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Martin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Moukako is working away from the top position though.
Martin tries to get to full guard but Moukako has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Martin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Moukako's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Moukako's back!
Martin lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Moukako takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Moukako manages to reverse the position and now he's in Martin's guard. Nice work there by Moukako.
Martin controls Moukako momentarily but Moukako frees himself.
Martin manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Moukako throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Martin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Martin throws a leg kick
and Moukako counters with a takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin tries to escape but Moukako is in control.
Moukako working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Moukako decides to stand back up. Moukako steps back and let's Martin get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martin scores with a decent looking hook.
Moukako fails with the takedown
and Martin counters with a good low kick that Moukako was not able to check.
Martin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moukako closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Martin to the mat! Martin manages to get full guard.
Martin looking for a sweep. Not yet Martin, not yet.
Moukako pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Martin is keeping the position for now.
Martin wants to sweep but no luck.
Martin keeping moving, preventing Moukako from controlling successfully.
Martin pushes a forearm under Moukako's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Moukako is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). George Martin!
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