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SFC 45 - Superfights PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Salvador Machima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kid Koala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Salvador Machima is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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141 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Salvador Machima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kid Koala!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Hugh Johnson and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machima buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Machima misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Machima pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Koala throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Machima.
Koala listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Koala misses with a two punch combination.
Machima gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Machima.
Machima takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Machima on the wrong end of a decent looking cross 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!
Machima pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Some wild striking there from Koala.
Machima misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Machima misses the shot to the body.
Koala takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Machima throws a head kick that misses.
Machima misses with a head kick.
Machima misses with a head kick.
Nice shot lands for Koala.
Some wild striking there from Koala.
Koala misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Machima throws a sloppy head kick and Koala moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machima dodges the punch combination from Koala.
Koala looks gassed!
Koala avoids the head kick by Machima.
Machima misses with a double jab.
Machima tries a head kick but it misses.
Koala loads up on a big right hand but Machima slips the punch.
Koala has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Machima throws a head kick but Koala moves out of range.
Koala takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Machima throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Koala.
Machima takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Machima scores with a head kick.
Machima misses with a head kick.
Machima tries a head kick but it misses.
Koala swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Machima goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Kid Koala has been cut.
Machima lands with a slapping head kick.
Koala misses with a combination
and Machima counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Machima feints and then cracks Koala's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Koala down.
Machima fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koala ducks under a wild hook from Machima.
Koala blocks a head kick by Machima.
Machima throws a head kick but Koala moves out of range.
Koala avoids the head kick by Machima.
Machima throws a head kick that misses.
Koala lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Machima circles away quickly and effectively.
A combination from Koala does no damage.
Machima throws a head kick that misses.
Koala thows a left - swing and a miss!
Machima with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Koala to score with a decent uppercut.
Koala throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Machima counters with a leg kick.
Koala misses with a combination
and Machima counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Machima misses with a head kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Koala looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Koala avoids the head kick by Machima.
Koala throws out a powerful jab.
Machima throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koala scores with a three punch combo!
Koala scores with a nice strike.
Machima bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Machima throws a head kick that half lands.
Machima slips a jab and a cross from Koala.
Koala tries to bum rush Machima with a series of wild strikes but Machima uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Koala throws a right and a left that Machima avoids nicely.
Koala connects with the punch.
Koala walks into a stiff left hand from Machima.
Machima slips a jab and a cross from Koala.
Koala connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Machima momentarily.
Machima throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Koala's head.
Koala throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Koala lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Machima lands a high kick!
Koala lands the left hand.
Koala might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Machima gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Machima pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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.
A slapping leg kick lands for Machima.
Machima walks into a left hand.
Koala misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice body punch from Koala.
Koala connects with a body shot.
Machima throws a head kick but Koala moves out of range.
Koala scores with the left hand. Machima knows he should have avoided that one.
Koala rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Machima moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A big left from Koala misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Koala misses the target.
Koala throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machima feints and then cracks Koala's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Koala down.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koala throws a right and a left that Machima avoids nicely.
Koala swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Machima scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Koala avoids the head kick by Machima.
Koala scores with a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Salvador Machima will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kid Koala's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Machima scores with a head kick.
Machima swinging wildly here.
Machima misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Machima pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Koala swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Koala throws a combination. Machima tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Koala will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Machima throws a head kick that misses.
Koala scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A head kick misses from Machima.
Machima throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Machima looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd cheers as Koala lands an impressive looking overhand right. Machima doesn't seem phased though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Koala listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Machima throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Koala's head.
A head kick misses from Machima.
Kid Koala seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Koala throws a nice looking combination but Machima bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machima plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Koala smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Machima throws a head kick that misses.
Koala lands a body shot.
Machima lands a head kick!
Koala scores with a hook.
Koala lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Machima circles away quickly and effectively.
Koala blocks a head kick by Machima.
Koala misses with a two punch combination.
Machima gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Danga de danga de dang - Koala scores with a four punch combination!
A nice combination there by Koala.
Koala is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Koala misses with a two punch combination.
Koala moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Koala looks to land a right hand but Machima moved out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Machima misses with a series of wild punches.
Koala lands with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Machima throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koala misses with a double jab.
Koala avoids the head kick by Machima.
Nice defenses there by Koala.
Koala misses with a double jab.
Koala blocks a head kick by Machima.
Koala misses with a series of wild punches.
Machima misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Machima buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Machima on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Machima walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Koala rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Machima moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Machima tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Koala avoids the head kick by Machima.
Machima will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Koala throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Machima counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Koala is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machima misses with a head kick.
Decent striking displayed by Koala there.
Machima pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Machima keeps Koala at a distance using the push kick.
Koala fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Machima misses with a head kick.
Machima swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Koala with a jab.
Machima slips a jab and a cross from Koala.
Koala slips a jab from Machima.
Koala cracks Machima with a right hand to the side of the head.
Koala moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Machima tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Koala looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Machima throws a right hand that Koala ducks under and follows up with a left that Koala also avoids with ease.
Machima rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Koala moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Koala throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Machima counters with a head kick. That will keep Koala thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Machima throws a nice outside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Machima.
Jab, jab by Koala - just one landing.
An inside leg kick lands from Machima.
Koala avoids the head kick by Machima.
Machima looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Machima showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Koala.
Koala misses with the combination.
A head kick misses from Machima.
Koala lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Koala misses with a two punch combination.
Koala pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Salvador Machima is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machima lands with a slapping head kick.
Koala throws a series of punches but Machima avoids them all with ease.
Machima thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Koala if he has to take too many more of those.
Machima 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.
Kid Koala showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kid Koala's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Machima throws a sloppy head kick and Koala moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Machima.
Koala throws a left and a right that both miss
and Machima counters with a nice leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Koala.
Machima swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Machima dodges the punch combination from Koala.
Machima scores with a head kick.
Machima pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Koala blocks a head kick by Machima.
Koala rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Machima moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Machima tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Koala misses.
Koala misses with a series of wild punches.
Machima lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Machima moves out of range as Koala strikes.
Machima throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Machima there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
No joy there for Koala, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Machima misses with a head kick.
Machima misses with a head kick.
Machima throws a head kick but Koala moves out of range.
Machima throws a head kick that misses.
Koala tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A head kick misses from Machima.
A head kick misses from Machima.
Machima throws a head kick but Koala moves out of range.
Koala throws a nice looking combination but Machima bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Koala throws a left and a right that both miss
and Machima counters with a two punch combo.
Koala throws a series of punches but Machima avoids them all with ease.
A head kick misses from Machima.
Koala avoids the head kick by Machima.
Machima tries a head kick but it misses.
Koala loads up on a big right hand but Machima slips the punch.
Machima tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
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.
Machima takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Machima scoring well with a low kick there.
Koala moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Koala misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Koala throws a combination. Machima tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Koala takes a kick to the side of the head.
Machima missing with a left hand there. Koala was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Machima misses with a series of wild punches.
Machima swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Machima lands a high kick!
Koala throws a right hand that Machima ducks under and follows up with a left that Machima also avoids with ease.
Koala connects with a crisp jab.
Machima lands a head kick. Koala smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Koala takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Koala avoids the head kick by Machima.
Koala blocks a head kick by Machima.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koala swinging wildly here.
Koala falls off balance throwing a combination
and Machima counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A big right from Machima misses.
Jab, jab by Koala - just one landing.
Machima misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Machima avoids a punch combination nicely.
Machima misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Machima lands a nice leg kick that just misses Koala's sensitive parts.
Machima drops his hands momentarily and Koala takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Machima throws a sloppy head kick and Koala moves out of range easily.
Machima tries a head kick but it misses.
Machima lands a right hook to the body.
Koala throws a combination that misses
and Machima counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Machima misses with a head kick.
Koala blocks a head kick by Machima.
Koala misses with a double jab.
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.
Machima throws a head kick but Koala moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Koala scores with a four punch combination!
Koala scores with a punch to the head.
Koala works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Koala lands with a right hand.
Koala misses with a double jab.
A head kick misses from Machima.
Machima tries a head kick but it misses.
Machima throws a sloppy head kick and Koala moves out of range easily.
Koala throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Machima lands a high kick!
Koala blocks a head kick by Machima.
Koala rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Machima moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Koala cracks Machima with an open hand slap.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Machima lands a high kick!
Machima throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Machima lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Machima misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Salvador Machima showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Machima 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Salvador Machima!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between A W Rootbeer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trent Muscat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Rootbeer might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Amburgers and Wootbeer. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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176 lbs
8 - 8 - 0 |
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171 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Good kicks
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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
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, A W Rootbeer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Trent Muscat!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Hugh Johnson and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rootbeer gets the takedown into side control.
Muscat is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rootbeer tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rootbeer has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Muscat is trying to improve his position.
Muscat gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Muscat tries to roll over but Rootbeer keeps him under control.
Rootbeer is looking for a kimura here.
Muscat is looking to improve his position.
Rootbeer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muscat manages to get to full guard.
Rootbeer stopping the sweep attempt from Muscat.
Muscat working for a triangle but Rootbeer defends it easily.
Rootbeer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rootbeer advances position into side control!
Rootbeer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Muscat has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rootbeer works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
It looks like Trent Muscat has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rootbeer has hold of Muscat's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Muscat tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Rootbeer cranks the arm and Muscat screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Muscat, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). A W Rootbeer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dixon Cox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Mendosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dixon Cox could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Paulo Mendosa's chin.
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166 lbs
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162 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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Brawler
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dixon Cox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Paulo Mendosa!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Damien Edna and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendosa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cox shoots for a double leg takedown but Mendosa sprawls well. He's pushed Cox's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cox shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mendosa keeping control of the position.
Cox sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mendosa defending well though.
Cox is keen to just control but Mendosa is a slippery customer.
Mendosa tries to get to full guard but Cox has control of the leg.
Cox throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cox prevents Mendosa from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendosa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cox.
Cox works his way into full mount!
Mendosa tries to reverse the position but Cox maintains control.
Cox throws some wild stikes that Mendosa manages to avoid easily.
Mendosa is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Cox landing punches.
Mendosa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cox with shots to the head and body - Mendosa looks very uncomfortable down there.
Mendosa blocking the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cox is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Mendosa working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cox throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Mendosa is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Cox jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mendosa manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Cox working away.
Cox postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendosa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mendosa defending against the ground and pound.
Mendosa parries the strikes from Cox easily there. Cox is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Mendosa to escape.
Cox in side control, throwing shots but Mendosa defends.
Mendosa avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Cox.
Cox is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mendosa has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cox throws a strike aimed at the side of Mendosa's head but Mendosa avoids it well.
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.
Mendosa is looking to regain half guard here but Cox keeps moving and retains side control.
Cox sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Mendosa is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cox fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Mendosa is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cox's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Cox looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mendosa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cox.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dixon Cox dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mendosa dips to his left and cracks Cox with an uppercut!
Cox shoots in and drives through. Mendosa sprawls well.
Mendosa misses with a two punch combination.
Cox has a takedown stuffed.
Mendosa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mendosa cracks a nice hook into Cox's ribs.
Mendosa misses with a few strikes there.
Cox slips a jab and a cross from Mendosa.
Cox closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cox lands in his opponent's guard.
Cox postures up in Mendosa's guard and throws a big left but Mendosa blocks it.
Cox is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cox looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cox trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mendosa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cox.
Mendosa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cox manages to get himself to full guard.
Cox keeping moving, preventing Mendosa from controlling successfully.
Cox throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mendosa decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mendosa connects with a right hand. Cox shakes it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mendosa enables Cox to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mendosa manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mendosa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cox is pushing down on Mendosa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mendosa is fighting to maintain full guard but Cox has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mendosa won't allow Cox to pass to mount.
Mendosa wants to control but Cox is keeping busy.
Mendosa gets full guard.
Cox throwing strikes but missing.
Cox throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendosa keeping moving, preventing Cox from controlling successfully.
Cox working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cox has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cox accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cox's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mendosa is trying to control the position but Cox postures up.
Cox stays in close to Mendosa's body and controls the position.
Cox will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cox postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cox is looking to work some ground and pound but Mendosa has wrist control.
Dixon Cox overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cox is looking to work some ground and pound but Mendosa has wrist control.
Mendosa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mendosa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cox wants to control from the top but Mendosa keeps moving.
Mendosa looking for a sweep. Not yet Mendosa, not yet.
Cox trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dixon Cox dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Mendosa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Paulo Mendosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cox shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mendosa sprawls well. Mendosa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cox gets slowly back to his feet.
Cox fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mendosa avoids it really well and circles away.
Cox shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dixon Cox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mendosa throws a right hand that Cox ducks under and follows up with a left that Cox also avoids with ease.
Mendosa clobbers Cox with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Paulo Mendosa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cox shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cox showed some decent athleticism there.
Cox thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cox not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mendosa wants to control but Cox is keeping busy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendosa gets back to full guard.
Cox in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cox trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cox makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cox wants to control from the top but Mendosa keeps moving.
Cox trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cox is looking to work some ground and pound but Mendosa has wrist control.
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.
Cox postures up in Mendosa's guard and throws a big left but Mendosa blocks it.
Cox postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mendosa is trying to keep Cox in close.
Cox scoring with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cox accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cox sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mendosa's guard.
Cox missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cox thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mendosa's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cox in particular looking to stall.
Mendosa has hold of Cox's hands but Cox slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Cox wants to pass to mount but Mendosa is defending the position.
Mendosa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cox.
Cox not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cox is looking to advance position but Mendosa won't allow it.
Cox thows a huge punch but Mendosa dodges it nicely.
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.
Mendosa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cox.
Cox missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mendosa wants to control but Cox is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cox thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mendosa's head.
Cox thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mendosa's head.
Mendosa manages to get to full guard.
Cox preventing the sweep.
Paulo Mendosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cox missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dixon Cox showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cox, 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dixon Cox!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hank Blair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Casseus Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hank Blair has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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20
269 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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24
230 lbs
8 - 4 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hank Blair!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Casseus Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Winston Howard and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blair rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Garcia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Garcia misses with a straight right.
Blair misses with a few strikes there.
Blair smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Garcia defending well as Blair loads up on a big left hand.
Garcia sizes up Blair with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Garcia gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Blair.
Blair throws a looping overhand right but Garcia ducks down to avoid it.
Garcia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia takes one on the button.
Blair misses with a two punch combination.
Garcia gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Blair.
Blair misses with a series of wild punches.
Blair misses with a few strikes there.
Blair slips a jab and a cross from Garcia.
Garcia slips a jab and a cross from Blair.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blair ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hank Blair seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garcia staying out of range there.
Garcia lands a lovely overhand right.
Garcia lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Garcia connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Garcia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blair.
Blair dodges the punch combination from Garcia.
Blair pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia throws a left and a right that both miss
and Blair connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blair lunges at Garcia with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Garcia's hand.
Garcia will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Blair cracks a nice hook into Garcia's ribs.
Garcia throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Blair counters with a straight right hand.
Blair is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blair throws an overhand right that lands on Garcia's shoulder, as Garcia tries to avoid the shot.
Garcia scores with a crisp jab that stopped Blair in his tracks.
Garcia staying out of range there.
Blair swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Garcia misses with the combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Blair misses the target.
Garcia throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Blair counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hank Blair dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Blair connects with a body shot.
Blair throws a big shot that misses.
Blair throws a half hearted mid kick.
Blair is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Blair throws a hook to the side of Garcia's head but Garcia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blair loads up on a big right hand but Garcia slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia avoids a kick to the body.
Garcia slips under a jab from Blair.
Garcia connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Garcia!
Blair takes a swing at Garcia's ribcage but misses.
Blair lands an overhand right.
Garcia throws a combination that misses
and Blair counters with a nice body shot.
Garcia throws a left and a right that both miss
and Garcia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blair fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Garcia looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Crunch! Blair slams his shin into Garcia's torso.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Blair misses with a hook. Garcia ducked under it nicely.
Blair throws a hook but Garcia avoids it easily.
Garcia misses with a double jab.
Garcia throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Garcia dodges the punch combination from Blair.
Blair uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Garcia.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia throws a left and a right that both miss
and Blair counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Garcia misses with a double jab
and Blair counters with a left and a right that stings Garcia.
Blair ducks under a wild hook from Garcia.
Blair with a jab.
Garcia moves out of range of the body kick.
Blair lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blair scores with a kick to the midsection.
Garcia moves away from the strike by Blair.
Garcia misses with a combination
and Blair counters with a series of strikes. Garcia will be more careful next time no doubt.
Garcia takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garcia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garcia slips a straight right by Blair.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hank Blair dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Garcia tries to bum rush Blair with a series of wild strikes but Blair uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Blair misses with a looping left.
Hank Blair is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Garcia takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Garcia slips a straight right by Blair.
Blair swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blair fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A jab from Blair does it's job there.
Garcia throws a combination that misses
and Blair counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blair misses with a body shot.
Garcia misses with a combination
and Blair makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Garcia really felt that one!
Garcia throws a series of punches but Blair avoids them all with ease.
Blair throws an overhand right that lands on Garcia's shoulder, as Garcia tries to avoid the shot.
Blair lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Blair misses with an uppercut. Garcia saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia misses with a series of wild punches.
Garcia loads up on a big right hand but Blair slips the punch.
Blair's corner calls for a 1-2. Blair obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Blair wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Garcia takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blair scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Blair scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Blair connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Garcia's hands.
The fighters circling - Blair throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blair misses with a combination
and Garcia counters with a three punch combo that has Blair backing up. Blair nods at Garcia to acknowledge the strikes.
Garcia misses with a combination
and Blair counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia avoids a kick to the body.
Garcia moves out of range of the body kick.
Blair is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Blair misses with an uppercut.
Blair ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Blair connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Garcia momentarily.
Garcia throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hank Blair showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Blair 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hank Blair!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between El Senor Sox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glen Dale Arizona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Glen Dale Arizona will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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24
164 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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19
163 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, El Senor Sox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Glen Dale Arizona!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Eliza Hachem and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sox doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sox has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Arizona finds it's way round the side to connect with Sox's head.
Arizona cracks the inside of Sox's front leg.
A jab from Arizona does it's job there.
Arizona dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sox. That did some damage!
Arizona throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sox instigates a clinch.
Arizona pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Arizona connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Arizona listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sox.
Sox shoots in and drives through. Arizona sprawls well.
Arizona lands with a nice body kick.
Sox is breathing heavily.
Arizona scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Arizona ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sox misses with a combination
and Sox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Glen Dale Arizona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arizona throws a combination. Sox tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Arizona getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Arizona lands a hook that stumbles Sox back into the cage. Arizona follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Sox to the canvas! Arizona pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Sox has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Glen Dale Arizona!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Baker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trainer Wrestle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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27
215 lbs
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26
204 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Baker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Trainer Wrestle!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Summer Carpenter and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baker gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Wrestle to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Baker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wrestle preventing the sweep.
Baker is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Baker working the head and body with strikes.
Wrestle tries to get to full guard but Baker has control of the leg.
Baker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wrestle defending well though.
Wrestle is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Baker's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Baker's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker tries to roll but Wrestle sticks to his back.
Baker is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baker rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Nice strikes from Wrestle there.
Wrestle uses his free foot to push down on Baker's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Baker.
Wrestle with good strikes from the mount here!
Baker working to try and regain half guard.
Wrestle is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Baker taking shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baker manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Baker is in trouble now - Wrestle has advanced to mount!
Baker takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Wrestle prevents Baker from getting the reversal.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wrestle lands a big elbow.
It looks like Frank Baker has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker tries to lock up and control but Wrestle gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Baker is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wrestle landing strikes from the mount.
Wrestle takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Baker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Baker tries to hold on but Wrestle postures up.
Baker manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Wrestle is just content to waste time from the top position. Baker takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wrestle trying to control the position from guard on top but Baker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wrestle landing some decent shots from guard.
Wrestle must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Baker controls Wrestle momentarily but Wrestle frees himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wrestle is in close to Baker's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trainer Wrestle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Baker's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wrestle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wrestle has Baker pushed against the cage.
Baker is trying to drag Wrestle to the mat but Wrestle just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wrestle gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Baker.
Wrestle avoiding damage.
Wrestle prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Baker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wrestle prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wrestle stops a takedown attempt from Baker.
Wrestle avoiding damage.
Baker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wrestle fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Baker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Baker shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wrestle slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Baker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Baker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Baker drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Wrestle manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Baker has Wrestle in his guard.
Baker keeping moving, preventing Wrestle from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wrestle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Baker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wrestle controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wrestle's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Wrestle wants to control from the top but Baker keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Baker is trying to keep Wrestle in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trainer Wrestle has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Baker doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wrestle counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Trainer Wrestle has got the better of the ground game so far.
Baker is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wrestle trying to control but Baker is working from the bottom.
Wrestle distracts Baker with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wrestle is pushing down on Baker's leg trying to pass to half guard. Baker is fighting to maintain full guard but Wrestle has managed to sneak the leg through.
Baker looking for submissions off his back.
Wrestle passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baker is working to get back to half guard.
Wrestle landing shots from mount.
Wrestle landing shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trainer Wrestle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Frank Baker's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Baker with a poor takedown
and Wrestle counters with a shoot takedown. Baker fights it but they end up in guard.
Wrestle postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Baker lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Wrestle!
Baker lands a big shot there that rocks Wrestle but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Baker has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Wrestle's face.
Baker tries to control but Wrestle wriggling away.
Wrestle sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Baker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wrestle defending well though.
Wrestle is trying to control but can't.
Baker with the ground and pound but Wrestle uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Wrestle wants to sweep but no luck.
Baker passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Wrestle taking punishment in the form of punches.
Baker sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Wrestle is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Wrestle is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Baker misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baker connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Wrestle some visible discomfort.
Baker throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Baker working the ground and pound.
Wrestle is trying to control Baker's posture but Baker avoids it.
Baker with the ground and pound but Wrestle regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Baker thows a huge punch but Wrestle dodges it nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Baker lands a nice short elbow.
Wrestle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker throwing shots but Wrestle is blocking nicely.
Baker is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Baker breaks from Wrestle's wrist control and lands an elbow.
It looks like Trainer Wrestle has been cut.
Baker working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Wrestle is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wrestle is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Baker is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Wrestle can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Baker throwing strikes here but Wrestle is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wrestle tries to hold on but Baker postures up.
Baker throws some wild stikes that Wrestle manages to avoid easily.
Baker landing strikes from the mount and Wrestle is in trouble!
That has opened up Trainer Wrestle's cut even more.
Baker lands with some strikes.
The cut above Trainer Wrestle's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wrestle working to try and regain half guard.
Wrestle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baker lands a nice shot to the head.
Baker throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Wrestle because Baker loaded up on that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Baker clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Baker tries for a takedown but Wrestle circles away easily
and Wrestle holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Wrestle gets underhooks to prevent Baker's takedown attempt.
Baker is trying to drag Wrestle to the mat but Wrestle just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Baker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wrestle prevents the takedown attempt.
Wrestle dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Wrestle prevents the takedown attempt.
Baker drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wrestle pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wrestle closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Baker tries to work over Wrestle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The referee is keeping an eye on Wrestle - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Baker is trying to drag Wrestle to the mat but Wrestle just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Baker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wrestle fights it off and pushes away nicely.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrestle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wrestle rushes Baker and presses him up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Wrestle prevents the takedown attempt.
Wrestle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Baker closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Baker prevents Wrestle from improving his position.
Baker seems to be working for a kimura but Wrestle defends the submission attempt.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wrestle can do anything to dispel that myth.
Baker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baker looks to land a strike but Wrestle avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Baker throws a big right hand that misses.
Wrestle wants to sweep here but Baker controlling him for the moment.
Wrestle lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Baker!
Wrestle scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Baker?
Baker regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrestle wants to free his trapped foot but Baker is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Baker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Baker.
Wrestle slips nicely into half guard.
Baker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Baker.
Baker is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Baker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wrestle blocking the ground and pound attempt from Baker.
Baker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wrestle defending well though.
Baker lands strikes from half guard.
Baker 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.
Baker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Baker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Baker throwing shots but Wrestle is blocking nicely.
Wrestle wants to control but Baker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Baker is working for a kimura but Wrestle is defending it quite comfortably.
Wrestle keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Trainer Wrestle will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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!
Baker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wrestle counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wrestle stopping the sweep attempt from Baker.
Baker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Baker wants to sweep here but Wrestle controlling him for the moment.
Baker is looking to sweep but instead, Wrestle has passed into half guard.
Wrestle trying to mount his opponent but Baker defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker wants to control but Wrestle passes into side.
Wrestle working the ground and pound.
Baker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wrestle wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wrestle wants to control but Baker is keeping him busy.
Baker gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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. Wrestle connects with a nice short shot to Baker's temple.
Baker gets full guard.
Baker is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Wrestle wants to control from the top but Baker keeps moving.
Baker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Baker wants to sweep but no luck.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker being controlled here, momentarily.
Wrestle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Baker looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Wrestle puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
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.
Baker is pressing down on Wrestle's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Baker is trying to keep Wrestle in close.
Wrestle trying to control but Baker is working from the bottom.
Baker looking to control.
Baker wants to sweep here but Wrestle controlling him for the moment.
Frank Baker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wrestle working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Baker's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trainer Wrestle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wrestle 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 46:49
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 46:49
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trainer Wrestle!
Trainer Wrestle is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aphachai Hopachai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michel Pereira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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20
280 lbs
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253 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible |
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aphachai Hopachai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Michel Pereira!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Skip Squint and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pereira misses with a wild combination.
Pereira misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hopachai throws a sloppy head kick and Pereira moves out of range easily.
Pereira scores with a jab. Hopachai acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pereira lands with an uppercut that bounces Hopachai off the cage and back into rage.
Pereira throws a series of strikes that have Hopachai backpedaling.
Pereira looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pereira connects with a body shot.
Pereira moves in looking to clinch but Hopachai pushes him off.
Pereira moves out of range of the body kick from Hopachai.
Pereira changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hopachai tries to avoid it but Pereira manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hopachai to the ground. Hopachai escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hopachai swinging wildly here.
Pereira lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pereira moves out of range of the leg kick from Hopachai.
Pereira tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hopachai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopachai looks for the body kick but Pereira saw that one coming.
Hopachai looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hopachai slips a jab and a cross from Pereira.
Hopachai scores with a head kick.
It looks like Michel Pereira has been cut.
Pereira tries to bum rush Hopachai with a series of wild strikes but Hopachai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hopachai misses with the combination.
Pereira looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pereira gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hopachai is trying to maintain a safe position but Pereira gets an underhook and turns Hopachai into the cage.
Hopachai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hopachai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jab by Pereira.
Pereira is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopachai pushes Pereira away with a front kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pereira misses with a body kick.
Pereira fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pereira is looking to clinch but Hopachai is avoiding it.
Hopachai throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pereira counters with a single leg into guard. Hopachai didn't expect that.
Pereira trying to control the position from guard on top but Hopachai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pereira being controlled here momentarily.
Pereira passes Hopachai's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hopachai keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pereira seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pereira is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hopachai sees it coming and defends easily.
Pereira looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopachai is concentrating on defense, preventing Pereira from advancing position.
Hopachai has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Pereira is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hopachai doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pereira.
Hopachai is looking for a sweep. Pereira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hopachai wants to get back to his feet.
Hopachai keeping control of the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
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.
Hopachai wants to control but Pereira is keeping busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hopachai manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pereira throwing strikes but missing.
Pereira throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hopachai is controlling Pereira's posture.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Aphachai Hopachai just wasn't active enough.
Hopachai tries to move into range but Pereira moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michel Pereira will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michel Pereira's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hopachai lands a high kick!
Aphachai Hopachai is winning the standup battle so far.
Pereira shoots for a takedown but Hopachai saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pereira moves out of range of the body kick.
Pereira looks to land a combination but Hopachai avoids it well.
Pereira misses with a few strikes there.
Pereira misses with a double jab
and Hopachai makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Pereira really felt that one!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hopachai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hopachai misses the shot to the body.
Pereira avoids the head kick by Hopachai.
Hopachai cracks Pereira with an open hand slap.
Hopachai will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pereira takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That has opened up Michel Pereira's cut even more.
Pereira is breathing heavily.
Pereira walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopachai misses with a head kick.
Pereira scores with a jab to the head.
Hopachai throws a sloppy head kick and Pereira moves out of range easily.
Pereira on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The cut above Michel Pereira's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Pereira throws a combination. Hopachai tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hopachai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hopachai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pereira blocks a head kick by Hopachai.
Hopachai blocks a head kick by Pereira.
Hopachai is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pereira.
Hopachai misses with a wild body shot.
Pereira shoots in but no luck this time.
Aphachai Hopachai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hopachai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Hopachai finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hopachai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pereira misses with a wild combination.
Hopachai swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pereira counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pereira scores with a body shot.
Pereira throws a body punch but Hopachai moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Hopachai.
Pereira throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hopachai throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pereira moves away from the strike by Hopachai.
Pereira tries for a takedown but Hopachai circles away easily
and Hopachai makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Aphachai Hopachai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michel Pereira.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopachai ducks under a wild hook from Pereira.
Hopachai throws a head kick that misses.
Pereira throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hopachai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pereira tries to clinch up
and Hopachai counters with a leg kick.
Hopachai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hopachai misses with a body kick.
Hopachai fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pereira is out of range.
Pereira misses with a series of wild punches.
Hopachai goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pereira looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Pereira drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hopachai manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pereira has Hopachai in his guard.
Hopachai is stalling in the full guard.
Pereira tries to land a sweep but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hopachai wanted to stand there but Pereira had control of the position.
Pereira looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hopachai puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aphachai Hopachai dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Michel Pereira's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Pereira checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hopachai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pereira.
Some wild striking there from Pereira.
Pereira avoids the head kick by Hopachai.
Hopachai throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hopachai lands a nice looking body kick.
Hopachai throws a body kick that misses.
Pereira will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pereira shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hopachai as he avoids it easily.
Pereira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pereira takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pereira on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pereira takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hopachai throws a head kick that misses.
Hopachai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hopachai throws a chopping leg kick but Pereira manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pereira fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hopachai throws a leg kick which misses Pereira's front leg but catches the back leg as Pereira tries to avoid it.
Hopachai throws a head kick that half lands.
Pereira throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hopachai counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Pereira blocks a head kick by Hopachai.
Aphachai Hopachai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pereira moves out of range as Hopachai throws a body kick.
Hopachai moves out of range as Pereira strikes.
Pereira lunges at Hopachai with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hopachai's hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pereira swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hopachai counters with a thumping low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hopachai throws a sloppy head kick and Pereira moves out of range easily.
Hopachai thows a body kick. Pereira tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Pereira has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hopachai.
Hopachai thuds his shin into the meat of Pereira's side.
Hopachai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pereira swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Pereira takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pereira blocks a head kick by Hopachai.
Hopachai scores with a nice right hand.
Hopachai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pereira.
Hopachai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pereira scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hopachai throws a head kick but Pereira moves out of range.
Hopachai doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hopachai throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hopachai takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Pereira is looking to clinch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hopachai. Pereira shrugs it off though.
Pereira throws a series of punches but Hopachai avoids them all with ease.
Hopachai throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pereira has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hopachai.
Pereira ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pereira scores with a takedown into Hopachai's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pereira with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pereira advances to half guard.
Pereira thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hopachai is looking to escape.
Hopachai moves into full guard.
Hopachai wants to sweep but no luck.
Pereira wants to control from the top but Hopachai keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pereira looking to pass the guard.
Hopachai wants to stand and escape but Pereira is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aphachai Hopachai showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hopachai 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aphachai Hopachai!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Boban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Elric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boban comes to the cage accompanied by DirtBagDan - Foolish Girl. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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184 lbs
9 - 0 - 0 |
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177 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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Decent elbows
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mirko Boban!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tim Elric!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Bruno Hogan and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Elric misses.
Boban stuffs the takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boban. Elric does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boban dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boban pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Boban tries to clinch but Elric is having none of it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Elric.
Elric misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elric fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Boban avoids it really well and circles away.
Mirko Boban has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Elric.
Elric has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boban forces Elric back against the cage and clinches.
Boban dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Boban has Elric pressed against the cage, preventing Elric from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Boban lands a shot to the body.
Boban stalls.
Elric jumps guard but Boban stands there with Elric around his waist. Elric gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boban is stalling here.
A short uppercut from Boban.
A short left from Boban.
Elric has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Boban is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Elric avoiding damage as Boban throws knees to the body.
Elric is looking to break free of the clinch but Boban has double underhooks.
Boban tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Elric avoids it.
Boban digs a right hand into Elric's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Elric's gas tank.
Elric on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Boban tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Elric jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Boban walks away with a smile on his face. Elric gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elric swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Boban counters with a good, hard body kick but Elric shrugs it off.
Elric uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boban.
Mirko Boban is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Elric shoots and misses
and Boban counters with a body kick.
Boban missing with a left hand there. Elric was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Elric swinging wildly here.
Boban misses the jab.
Boban tries a low kick but Elric avoids it.
A low kick from Elric misses
and Boban counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Elric gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Boban counters with a left to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elric tries for a takedown but Boban circles away easily
and Boban counters with a leg kick.
Boban tries to clinch up.
Boban tries to close the distance and clinch up but Elric swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A leg kick checked by Boban.
Elric feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Elric trying to control but Boban is working from the bottom.
Boban is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirko Boban dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Elric punishes Boban's body with a nice straight punch.
Elric tries to bum rush Boban with a series of wild strikes but Boban uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Elric misses with a takedown
and Boban counters with a right hand to the body.
Boban looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Boban just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boban buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Boban looks for the body kick but Elric saw that one coming.
Elric shoots and misses
and Boban counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elric attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Elric cracks a nice hook into Boban's ribs.
Boban tries to close the distance and clinch up but Elric swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boban finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Boban.
Elric moves out of range of the body kick.
Elric shoots and misses
and Boban connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mirko Boban has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Elric.
The fight stays on the outside here - Boban looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boban is looking to wear down Elric with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Elric takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Elric staying out of range there.
Boban thumps Elric with a low kick.
Boban displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Elric shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Elric is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Elric wants to control from the top but Boban keeps moving.
Elric missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Elric with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boban working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Elric.
Elric throws and elbow that misses. Boban uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Elric's guard. Nice move by Boban!
Boban has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Elric is controlling Boban's posture.
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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mirko Boban will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Elric tries for a takedown but Boban circles away easily
and Boban counters with a nice body kick.
Boban misses with a wild body shot.
Elric moves out of range as Boban strikes.
Elric misses with a takedown
and Boban counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Boban tries to clinch there but Elric circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elric fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Elric ducks under a wild hook from Boban.
Elric shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boban trying to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Elric accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Elric missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Elric postures up.
Boban preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Elric trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Boban keeping moving, preventing Elric from controlling successfully.
Elric makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Elric lands a couple of elbows.
Elric works over Boban with some ground and pound from guard.
Elric throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boban avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Elric with a flurry of punches that miss.
Elric throws a strike but Boban rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Boban won't allow Elric to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boban wants to control from the top but Elric keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Elric really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Elric slips a straight right by Boban.
Elric fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Boban sprawls well initially but Elric persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Elric trying to pass the guard but Boban defending well.
Boban is staying active underneath Elric, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Elric is looking for a kimura here.
Elric is nestled in close to Boban, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boban keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Boban is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Elric jumps into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Elric misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Elric throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Boban defending against the ground and pound.
Elric throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Elric throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Boban works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Boban won't allow Elric to pass to mount.
Boban pushes Elric off and gets back to his feet.
Boban throws a chopping leg kick but Elric manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Boban throws a leg kick which misses Elric's front leg but catches the back leg as Elric tries to avoid it.
Elric throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Boban was covering up waiting for the punch and Elric finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Elric throws a strike but Boban rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boban pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Elric is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Elric dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Boban's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Boban throws a leg kick that misses.
Elric fails with the takedown
and Boban counters with a leg kick.
Boban lands a nice leg kick that just misses Elric's sensitive parts.
Elric lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Elric.
Elric pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boban tries to close the distance and clinch up but Elric swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Elric shoots and misses
and Boban counters with a good, hard body kick but Elric shrugs it off.
Boban misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boban tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice straight punches there by Boban. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Boban.
Boban scores with a leg kick.
Elric with a poor takedown
and Boban makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mirko Boban has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Elric.
Boban just misses with a punch to the body.
Elric has his takedown stuffed
and Boban counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Elric is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Elric tries for a takedown but Boban circles away easily
and Boban counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boban waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Elric.
Tim Elric is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Elric throws a big shot that misses.
Boban misses with a two punch combination.
Boban throws a predictable looking body shot
and Elric counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Boban has his hands clasped together around Elric's back. He's all about the action.
Boban is staying active underneath Elric, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Elric thows a huge punch but Boban dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elric sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Boban defending well though.
Elric sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Boban defending well though.
Elric tries to pass the half guard into mount. Boban knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boban on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Boban tries to get out of the position.
Elric missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Elric not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Elric thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Boban's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Elric trying to mount his opponent but Boban defends it.
Elric sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Boban defending well though.
Elric is looking to advance position but Boban won't allow it.
Elric not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Boban is trying to get back to full guard.
Boban keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mirko Boban.
I think Boban 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 48:47
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 48:47
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 48:49
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mirko Boban!
Mirko Boban retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gustav Gustafsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Peeps (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gustafsson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Dark Tranquility - The Final Resistance. Peeps is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Rage Against The Machine: Settle For Nothing . Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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146 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gustav Gustafsson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Peeps!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Eliza Hachem and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peeps scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gustafsson doesn't seem bothered though.
Peeps just misses with a punch to the body.
Gustafsson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A swing and a miss from Peeps.
Peeps loads up on a big right hand but Gustafsson slips the punch.
Gustafsson feints and as Peeps raises his hands in defense, Gustafsson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gustafsson connects with a couple of short punches.
Gustafsson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Gustafsson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gustafsson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peeps keeping moving, preventing Gustafsson from controlling successfully.
Peeps has a closed guard, preventing Gustafsson from standing up.
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.
Peeps looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gustafsson is one step ahead there.
Gustav Gustafsson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
The fighters circling - Peeps throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Peeps misses with a hook.
Peeps swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Peeps takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gustafsson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gustafsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gustafsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Peeps swings for the body but Gustafsson moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Peeps swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Peeps looks to score with a jab to the body but Gustafsson is just out of range.
Peeps throws a hook but Gustafsson blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Gustafsson.
Peeps misses with a body shot.
Gustafsson blocks a jab.
Peeps throws an overhand right that lands on Gustafsson's shoulder, as Gustafsson tries to avoid the shot.
Gustafsson tries to clinch but Peeps moves out of range.
Gustafsson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Peeps napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Gustafsson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Gustafsson lands a really nice looking cross but Peeps seems unphased.
A slow jab from Peeps misses its intended target.
Peeps connects with a crisp jab.
Peeps throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Peeps circles away.
Gustafsson clinches.
Gustafsson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Peeps prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gustav Gustafsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peeps lands a shot to the body.
Peeps pushes Gustafsson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gustafsson stalling in the clinch but Peeps improves position.
Peeps lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gustafsson.
The referee calls for Peeps to work.
Gustafsson blocks a body shot from Peeps.
Gustafsson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Peeps misses with some punches.
Peeps is working Gustafsson over against the cage.
Gustafsson is breathing heavily.
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!
Peeps lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gustafsson.
Gustafsson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Peeps avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Peeps scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Peeps.
Peeps lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Peeps has Gustafsson pressed against the cage.
Peeps softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Peeps lands a body shot in the clinch.
Peeps is struggling to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Peeps dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gustafsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Peeps slips a jab and a cross from Gustafsson.
Peeps throws a right and a left that Gustafsson avoids nicely.
Gustafsson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Peeps thows a body shot but no joy.
Peeps tries to clinch but Gustafsson moves away
and Gustafsson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Peeps's guard now.
Gustafsson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Peeps seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Peeps keeping moving, preventing Gustafsson from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Gustafsson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gustav Gustafsson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Peeps swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gustafsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Peeps circles away.
Gustav Gustafsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Peeps jabs at Gustafsson's body.
Gustafsson blocks a jab.
Peeps misses with a shot to the body
and Gustafsson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Peeps throws a jab when Gustafsson was well out of range.
Peeps is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gustafsson.
Gustafsson shoots in for a double leg but Peeps sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Peeps misses with a body shot.
Peeps misses with a straight right.
Gustafsson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Peeps's head.
Gustafsson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Gustafsson wants to get up but he can't break Peeps's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peeps has his hands on Gustafsson's head, controlling the position.
Gustafsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Peeps is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Peeps working a defensive guard here.
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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Peeps holds on and takes a little breather.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Peeps misses the body punch
and Gustafsson counters with a takedown into side control.
Gustafsson happy to just control the position for now.
Peeps sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustav Gustafsson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Peeps misses with a body shot
and Gustafsson counters with a one-two to the body.
Gustafsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Peeps throws out the jab.
Peeps throws a hook but Gustafsson blocks it.
Peeps throws a lazy right hand but Gustafsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Peeps misses with a hook. Gustafsson ducked under it nicely.
Peeps looks to land a right hand but Gustafsson moved out of range.
Gustafsson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Gustafsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Joe Peeps seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peeps wants to clinch
and Gustafsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Peeps throws a sloppy body shot
and Gustafsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gustafsson misses with a few strikes there.
Peeps throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gustafsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gustafsson cracks a nice hook into Peeps's ribs.
Gustafsson walks into a stiff left hand from Peeps.
Gustafsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Peeps.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peeps on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gustafsson shoots in for a takedown but Peeps shows good takedown defense.
Peeps looks to land a combination but Gustafsson avoids it well.
Peeps looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Peeps misses with a straight left.
Peeps tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gustafsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Peeps scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Joe Peeps is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gustafsson shoots in but Peeps avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gustafsson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gustafsson throws a series of punches but Peeps avoids them all with ease.
Peeps loads up on a big right hand but Gustafsson slips the punch.
Peeps tries to clinch but Gustafsson moves away
and Gustafsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Peeps misses with a shot to the body
and Gustafsson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Peeps!
Gustafsson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Gustafsson scores with a three punch combo!
Gustafsson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gustafsson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Peeps avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gustav Gustafsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gustafsson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Peeps napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Peeps is letting Gustafsson control him for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peeps wants to control but Gustafsson postures up.
Gustafsson tries to advance to mount but Peeps denies him.
Gustav Gustafsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gustafsson tries to get to his feet but Peeps is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Gustafsson in his guard.
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.
Gustafsson trying to control but Peeps is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Gustav Gustafsson just wasn't active enough.
Peeps displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gustafsson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustav Gustafsson clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Peeps lands a body shot.
Peeps throws a body punch but Gustafsson moves out of range.
Peeps tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gustafsson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Peeps's guard.
Gustafsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Peeps is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Peeps is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gustafsson stands and steps away. Peeps gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peeps defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson defending well as Peeps loads up on a big left hand.
Peeps closes the distance but Gustafsson moves to the side
and Peeps takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Peeps looks to land a right hand but Gustafsson moved out of range.
A left and a right from Gustafsson both land. Nice combination.
Peeps ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gustafsson moves away.
Peeps is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gustafsson.
Peeps closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gustafsson wants a takedown.
Gustafsson has picked Peeps up - he's going for a ride! Gustafsson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Peeps is refusing to be controlled, as Gustafsson sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson prevents Peeps from improving his position.
Gustafsson is looking to take a break and control but Peeps is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Peeps is trying to maintain the position but Gustafsson is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson wants to pass to mount but Peeps is defending the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gustafsson in particular looking to stall.
Gustav Gustafsson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Peeps doesn't manage to clinch there - Gustafsson circles away.
Peeps throws a combination that misses
and Gustafsson counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gustafsson clobbers Peeps with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gustafsson slips a straight right by Peeps.
Gustafsson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Peeps doesn't seem bothered though.
Gustafsson ducks under a wild hook from Peeps.
A slow jab from Peeps misses its intended target.
Peeps dodges the punch combination from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Peeps finds it's way round the side to connect with Gustafsson's head.
Gustafsson tries to clinch but Peeps moves out of range.
Gustafsson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Peeps tries to clinch
and Gustafsson counters with a takedown into side control.
Gustafsson controls the position from side control.
Peeps gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustav Gustafsson had his way with Joe Peeps in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Peeps is looking to clinch but Gustafsson is avoiding it.
Gustafsson ducks under a wild hook from Peeps.
Peeps misses with a body punch
and Gustafsson counters with a two punch combo.
Gustafsson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Peeps dodges the punch combination from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Joe Peeps seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Peeps throws a hook to the side of Gustafsson's head but Gustafsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peeps moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Peeps misses with a combination
and Gustafsson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gustafsson.
Gustafsson blocks a body shot from Peeps.
Gustafsson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Peeps prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gustav Gustafsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gustafsson prevents a body shot from Peeps.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Peeps can't find room to land a body shot as Gustafsson controls the action.
Gustafsson pulls guard successfully.
Gustafsson wants to sweep but no luck.
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.
Peeps stays in close to Gustafsson's body and controls the position.
Gustafsson is adopting a defensive guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Peeps trying to control but Gustafsson is working from the bottom.
Gustav Gustafsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gustafsson slips under a jab from Peeps.
Gustafsson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gustafsson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Peeps, pushing him back against the cage.
Gustafsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Peeps tries a body shot but Gustafsson blocks it.
Gustafsson goes for a takedown attempt but Peeps pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Peeps throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson misses with a series of wild punches.
Peeps misses with a straight left.
Peeps thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gustafsson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Peeps misses the body punch
and Gustafsson counters with a takedown into side control.
Peeps trying to remain calm as Gustafsson controls from the top position.
Gustafsson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Peeps for as long as he can get away with.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gustav Gustafsson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gustafsson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 49:46
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 49:46
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustav Gustafsson!
Gustav Gustafsson retains his bantamweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Winston Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chase Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gunn comes to the cage accompanied by Highway of Heros-The Trews. Storm has chosen Pantera (Walk) as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Winston Gunn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chase Storm!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Winston Howard and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gunn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Storm looks to throw the jab but Gunn is out of range.
Gunn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gunn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Storm.
Gunn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Storm.
Good work by Gunn as he checks the leg kick.
Gunn misses with a low kick as Storm jumps back.
Gunn scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
It looks like Chase Storm has been cut.
Gunn closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gunn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gunn looks to land a combination but Storm avoids it well.
Gunn throws out a powerful jab.
Storm darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gunn misses with a two punch combination.
Gunn moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gunn throws a leg kick that misses.
Winston Gunn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Storm tries to move into range but Gunn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gunn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gunn thuds his right hand into Storm's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gunn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gunn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gunn looks to land a combination. Storm sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Storm throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gunn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Storm circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Storm looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gunn throws a right and a left that Storm avoids nicely.
Gunn throws a series of punches but Storm moves out of range.
Gunn lands a right hook to the body.
A punch combination from Gunn misses.
Gunn lands a jab.
Storm throws a right hand that Gunn ducks under and follows up with a left that Gunn also avoids with ease.
Nice body kick from Gunn.
Storm looks gassed!
No joy there for Gunn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Storm motions for Gunn to come forward. Storm throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A cross from Gunn lands.
Gunn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gunn misses with a series of wild punches.
Gunn is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gunn moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gunn swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Storm counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gunn is looking to slow Storm down with leg kicks.
Gunn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gunn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gunn.
Storm walks into a jab.
Gunn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Storm stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Gunn! Storm is out on his feet! Gunn rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Storm is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Storm is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Winston Gunn!
Winston Gunn retains his heavyweight title!
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