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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between junior dos santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mohammad Malik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). dos santos kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is fire with fire. Malik comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Stronger kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! junior dos santos has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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188 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
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185 lbs
6 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, junior dos santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mohammad Malik!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Summer Carpenter and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malik fails to land the takedown.
Malik shoots in looking for a takedown. dos santos tries to sprawl out of it but Malik keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. dos santos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
dos santos keeps the fight on the outside.
dos santos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Malik circles away quickly and effectively.
dos santos fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
dos santos works over Malik's head and body with a nice combination.
Malik dodges the punch combination from dos santos.
Malik misses with a takedown attempt - dos santos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
junior dos santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mohammad Malik.
dos santos lands with a nice combination. Malik backs away looking to recover.
dos santos scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
dos santos throws a right hand that Malik ducks under and follows up with a left that Malik also avoids with ease.
Some wild striking there from dos santos.
dos santos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Malik misses with a takedown attempt - dos santos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Malik shoots in and drives through. dos santos sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
dos santos throws a nice head kick!
dos santos goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Malik is defended easily by dos santos.
Malik fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Malik looks gassed!
dos santos works over Malik's head and body with a nice combination.
Malik shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with dos santos but dos santos pushes him off and we're back to square one.
dos santos lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Malik closes this distance looking for a takedown but dos santos circles away.
dos santos lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
dos santos lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
dos santos moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
dos santos scores with a three punch combo!
dos santos is working the combinations to good effect here.
dos santos throws a right and a left that both miss.
dos santos stalks Malik and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Malik's face. Malik staggers backwards, shaken.
Malik on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
dos santos throws a right hand that Malik ducks under and follows up with a left that Malik also avoids with ease.
Malik on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
dos santos stalks Malik and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Malik's face. Malik staggers backwards, shaken.
Some wild striking there from dos santos.
dos santos paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
dos santos scores with a body shot.
dos santos leaves Malik with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
dos santos throws a combination. Malik tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
junior dos santos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
dos santos lands a nice shot to the body.
dos santos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Malik slips a jab and a cross from dos santos.
Malik avoids the head kick by dos santos.
dos santos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Malik shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts dos santos as he jumps to the side.
dos santos connects with a nice looking jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
dos santos tries a head kick but it misses.
Malik is trying desperately to land a takedown but dos santos is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Malik.
dos santos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Malik moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Some wild striking there from dos santos.
Malik tries to clinch up but dos santos circles away and keeps his distance.
A momentary lapse in concentration from dos santos enables Malik to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. dos santos manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
dos santos wants to stand and escape but Malik is having none of it.
Malik sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed dos santos's guard.
dos santos is trying to stand up here but Malik is controlling him well.
dos santos pushes Malik off but Malik dives into side control.
Malik thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malik thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malik tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Malik has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
dos santos is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Malik is controlling him well.
Malik thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Malik thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
dos santos tries to escape but Malik is in control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mohammad Malik will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Malik.
Malik showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from dos santos.
Malik fails with a takedown attempt.
dos santos throws a series of punches but Malik moves out of range.
dos santos displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Malik.
junior dos santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mohammad Malik.
dos santos scores with a three punch combo!
dos santos looks to land a combination but Malik avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
dos santos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
dos santos throws a series of punches but Malik moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Malik shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. dos santos defends it nicely.
Malik shoots in and drives through. dos santos sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
dos santos misses with a two punch combination.
dos santos works over Malik's head and body with a nice combination.
Malik shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by dos santos!
Malik takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
dos santos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Malik circles away quickly and effectively.
Mohammad Malik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
dos santos misses with a two punch combination.
Malik shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
dos santos squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Mohammad Malik has got the better of the ground game so far.
Malik working for a guillotine from mount but dos santos is in no mood to give up.
dos santos is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Malik trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malik working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malik trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Malik looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
dos santos wants to try and get back to his feet.
dos santos has left one of his arms exposed and Malik doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. dos santos screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mohammad Malik!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between bobby bobbertson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Tyzzkling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyzzkling has chosen Dagger (mustasch) as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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264 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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245 lbs
3 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, bobby bobbertson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Peter Tyzzkling!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Donatello Bradman and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
bobbertson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from bobbertson! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). bobby bobbertson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Vasa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Henderson's choice of entrance music: Still Unbroken. Will Henderson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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209 lbs
3 - 7 - 0 |
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207 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nick Vasa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Will Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Eliza Hachem and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Henderson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vasa throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Henderson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Vasa is in Henderson's guard.
Vasa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Henderson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vasa defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vasa wants to get up but he can't break Henderson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Henderson looking for a guillotine here but Vasa defends easily.
Henderson has momentary wrist control but Vasa slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vasa working some strikes from top position.
Henderson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vasa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Henderson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Henderson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Henderson looks gassed!
Vasa tries to stand but Henderson is controlling from the bottom.
Henderson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vasa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Henderson's head.
That's two 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.
Vasa with a nice head shot there.
Henderson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vasa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vasa chips away with some ground and pound.
Vasa landing some decent shots from guard.
Vasa stands up and waves to Henderson to follow him.
Vasa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Henderson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vasa somewhat.
Nick Vasa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vasa scores with a takedown into Henderson's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vasa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Henderson is looking for a triangle here but Vasa uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
You can see the frustration on Henderson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Vasa decides to stand back up.
Vasa closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Henderson to the mat! Henderson manages to get full guard.
Vasa 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.
Vasa trying to control but Henderson is working from the bottom.
Vasa throws a big right hand that misses.
Vasa landing with the ground and pound.
Henderson has an active guard here but Vasa has managed to pass into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Henderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vasa tries to stand and escape but Henderson is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Vasa dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Vasa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Henderson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vasa somewhat.
Vasa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Henderson defends it nicely.
Vasa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Vasa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasa throws a head kick that misses.
No luck for Vasa with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasa closes the distance and clinches up with Henderson, looking for a takedown. Vasa pushes Henderson against the cage but Henderson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Henderson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vasa. That did some damage!
Henderson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Vasa did well to prevent Henderson getting side control.
Henderson 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.
Henderson is trying to work for a kimura but Vasa is defending well.
Henderson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vasa defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henderson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vasa defends it well.
Henderson is looking to stall here but Vasa recovers full guard.
Henderson postures up.
Nick Vasa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Henderson throwing strikes from guard but Vasa blocks nicely.
Vasa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Henderson defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson wants to get up but he can't break Vasa's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Henderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vasa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Henderson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vasa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Henderson is looking to advance position but Vasa has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Henderson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Vasa controlling his opponent.
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.
Vasa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Henderson is looking to escape.
Henderson tries to lock up and control but Vasa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Henderson can't escape the position.
Vasa looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Vasa working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Henderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Henderson tries for a takedown but Vasa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vasa thows a leg kick but Henderson checks it
and Henderson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Vasa's guard now.
Vasa pushes Henderson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Vasa tries to clinch but Henderson moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vasa tries to clinch but Henderson is having none of it.
Henderson shoots in and drives through. Vasa sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson shoots in but no luck this time.
Nick Vasa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Henderson.
Henderson avoids a kick to the body.
Vasa blocks a low kick nicely.
Henderson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vasa is fending him off so far but Henderson persists. Nope, Vasa circles away and we're back to standing.
Vasa looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Vasa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Vasa wants to control from the top but Henderson keeps moving.
Vasa lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasa wants to control from the top but Henderson keeps moving.
Henderson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vasa passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Vasa happy to just control the position for now.
Henderson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Vasa's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Vasa decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasa gets the takedown into side control.
Vasa sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Henderson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Vasa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vasa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Vasa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Henderson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Henderson is looking for a sweep.
Vasa stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vasa counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Henderson!
Vasa looking to finish Henderson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Henderson!
Vasa controlling the position easily from mount.
Vasa is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Henderson is surviving well by controlling Vasa's body position as best he can.
Vasa prevents Henderson from getting the reversal.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Vasa cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vasa landing shots from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Vasa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vasa 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Vasa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pat Barry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Przemek Saletra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saletra has chosen "Jeszcze nie zginęła" as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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245 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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252 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pat Barry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Przemek Saletra!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Bruno Hogan and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saletra avoids the head kick by Barry.
Barry plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Saletra shoots in for a takedown but Barry shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Barry with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barry misses with a head kick.
Barry lands a head kick!
Saletra shoots in but Barry avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Barry enables Saletra to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Barry manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saletra prevents Barry from getting back to his feet.
Saletra trying to control the position from guard on top but Barry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saletra pushes down on Barry's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Barry is looking to escape.
Saletra is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Barry is refusing to be controlled, as Saletra sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saletra slips a nice elbow through Barry's hands, connecting with Barry's forehead.
Saletra stops Barry from getting back to his feet.
Barry is staying active underneath Saletra, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Saletra prevents Barry from standing back up.
Barry is breathing heavily.
Barry has hold of Saletra's hands but Saletra slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Saletra missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Saletra is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barry is staying active underneath Saletra, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Saletra not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Saletra is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Barry doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Saletra.
Barry is looking to escape.
Saletra not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Saletra is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Barry as he works his way to full guard.
Saletra wants to control from the top but Barry keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barry is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Saletra is controlling him.
Barry pushes Saletra off and gets back to his feet.
Barry connects with the punch.
Barry lunges at Saletra with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Saletra's hand.
Saletra shoots in for a double leg but Barry sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pat Barry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Przemek Saletra.
Saletra throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Barry's waist but Barry gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Saletra off to one side.
Barry throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Barry darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pat Barry is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saletra avoids the head kick by Barry.
Barry lands a jab-cross combination.
A head kick from Barry lands but Saletra takes it in his stride.
Barry feints and then cracks Saletra's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Saletra down.
Barry turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barry misses with a head kick.
Barry tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barry goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Pat Barry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barry misses with a head kick.
Barry lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Barry throws a head kick that Saletra semi-blocks.
Barry fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Saletra.
Barry tries a head kick but it misses.
Barry misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barry throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Barry misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barry looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
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 Pat Barry will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Saletra shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barry lands a high kick!
Barry lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Barry misses with a head kick.
Saletra gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Barry.
Barry scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Barry tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saletra avoids the head kick by Barry.
Barry slaps away a takedown attempt from Saletra, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Barry pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Barry.
Barry throws a nice head kick!
Saletra takes one to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Saletra blocks a head kick by Barry.
Barry misses with a head kick.
Barry lands a head kick. Saletra smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saletra shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barry pinned against the cage. Barry gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pat Barry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Przemek Saletra.
Barry connects with a nice looking jab.
Barry lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Barry throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Saletra.
Barry throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Saletra's head.
Saletra misses with a takedown attempt - Barry sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Barry plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Barry scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Saletra doesn't seem bothered though.
Barry lets loose with a powerful body kick. Saletra will feel that in the morning.
Saletra walks into a stiff left hand from Barry.
Barry goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Saletra blocks a head kick by Barry.
Saletra avoids the head kick by Barry.
Barry throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Saletra's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barry lets loose with a powerful body kick. Saletra will feel that in the morning.
Barry lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jab, jab by Barry - just one landing.
Barry throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barry throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Barry lands a high kick!
Barry connects with a high kick.
Barry lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Barry.
No luck for Saletra with that takedown attempt.
Barry thows a body kick. Saletra tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Barry throws a head kick that misses.
Nice body punch from Barry.
Pat Barry is winning the standup battle so far.
Barry works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Barry lands with an overhand left.
Barry pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saletra blocks a head kick by Barry.
Barry throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Saletra's head.
Saletra blocks a head kick by Barry.
Nice takedown defense from Barry. No joy for Saletra on that attempt.
Barry lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Barry throws a leg kick which misses Saletra's front leg but catches the back leg as Saletra tries to avoid it.
Saletra walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Barry lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Barry lands with a slapping head kick.
Barry pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barry feints and then cracks Saletra's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Saletra down.
Saletra throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Barry's waist but Barry gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Saletra off to one side.
Barry connects with a high kick.
A head kick from Barry lands but Saletra takes it in his stride.
A head kick misses from Barry.
Barry throws a head kick but Saletra moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barry throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Saletra's head.
Barry paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Barry lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Barry lands with a kick to the temple. Saletra shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Barry lands a head kick. Saletra smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Barry lands a head kick!
Saletra takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Barry stuffs the takedown attempt from Saletra. Saletra gets slowly back to his feet.
Barry throws a head kick that half lands.
Barry connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barry stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barry wants it to stay on the feet.
Barry throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Saletra's head.
Barry scores with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barry tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pat Barry dominated that second round.
That's time! Barry's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Barry throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Barry lands a high kick!
Saletra throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Barry's waist but Barry gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Saletra off to one side.
Barry lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Barry scores with a head kick.
Barry throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Saletra's head.
Barry lands with a right hand.
Barry throws a head kick but Saletra moves out of range.
Barry lands with a kick to the temple. Saletra shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Barry chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Saletra takes one to the side of the head.
Barry throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saletra has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Barry.
A head kick misses from Barry.
Barry throws a head kick that misses.
Saletra changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barry tries to avoid it but Saletra manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barry to the ground. Barry escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saletra looks for a takedown but Barry sprawls well.
Pat Barry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Przemek Saletra.
Saletra avoids the head kick by Barry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barry lands with a kick to the temple. Saletra shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Saletra will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Barry connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Saletra's hands.
Barry throws a nice head kick!
Saletra has a takedown stuffed.
Saletra shoots in and bounces Barry off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Saletra working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barry wants to get back to his feet but Saletra is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Saletra not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Barry knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Saletra on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saletra lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Saletra prevents Barry from getting back to his feet.
Barry trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Saletra working some strikes from top position.
Saletra with a nice head shot there.
Saletra advances position into side control!
Barry taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saletra wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barry keeps working.
Barry takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Saletra thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Saletra wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barry keeps working.
Saletra is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Barry is trying to escape and Saletra transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Barry is forced to tap! Nice work there by Saletra! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Przemek Saletra!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leon Amancic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Axel Whitecoat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Amancic comes to the cage accompanied by Placi. The crowd seem to be enjoying Whitecoat's choice of entrance music: Seven Nation Army. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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180 lbs
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Brawler
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Basic striking
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leon Amancic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Axel Whitecoat!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Summer Carpenter and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amancic misses with a two punch combination.
Amancic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Amancic keeps the fight on the outside.
Whitecoat connects with a nice looking jab.
Whitecoat moves into range and clinches up with Amancic.
Amancic utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Amancic keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Whitecoat's efforts to push away.
Amancic is struggling to control the position.
Amancic pulls guard successfully.
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.
Whitecoat trying to control the position from guard on top but Amancic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Whitecoat pushing down on Amancic's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Whitecoat is controlling the pace.
Amancic is trying to maintain the position but Whitecoat is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitecoat missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Amancic on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Whitecoat is trying to work for a kimura but Amancic is defending well.
Whitecoat missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Amancic is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Whitecoat scores with a couple of nice shots.
Whitecoat slips a nice elbow through Amancic's hands, connecting with Amancic's forehead.
Whitecoat seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Amancic pushes Whitecoat off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitecoat shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Amancic trying to hold on to Whitecoat's head to control him but Whitecoat postures up.
Whitecoat missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Amancic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Whitecoat lands a nice short elbow.
Whitecoat throwing shots but Amancic is blocking nicely.
Whitecoat is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Amancic is just riding it out for now. Whitecoat eventually gives up the hold.
Amancic is breathing heavily.
Whitecoat winds up and cracks Amancic with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitecoat thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Amancic's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Whitecoat trying to control from half guard but Amancic is working away.
Amancic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Whitecoat is looking to take a break and control but Amancic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Whitecoat working the head and body with strikes.
That's four 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.
Whitecoat trying to control the action but Amancic is working from the bottom.
Amancic wants to control but Whitecoat is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Amancic misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Whitecoat wants to control but Amancic is keeping him busy.
Amancic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Whitecoat on the ground.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Still in half guard, Whitecoat seems content to control.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Axel Whitecoat hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Amancic misses with a body kick.
Whitecoat looks to land a combination but Amancic avoids it well.
Whitecoat tries to clinch but Amancic is having none of it.
Axel Whitecoat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Amancic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Amancic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Whitecoat misses with a double jab
and Amancic counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Axel Whitecoat dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Amancic with a poor takedown
and Whitecoat connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Leon Amancic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Whitecoat tries to clinch
and Amancic counters with a stiff right hand.
Whitecoat closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Amancic to the mat! Amancic manages to get full guard.
Whitecoat is looking to work some ground and pound but Amancic has wrist control.
Whitecoat cracks Amancic with a solid left hand.
Whitecoat being controlled here momentarily.
Whitecoat looking to sit in guard and control but Amancic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Whitecoat looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Whitecoat wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitecoat trying to keep a closed guard but Amancic is proving a slippery customer.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Whitecoat is on top in guard.
Whitecoat trying to control the position from guard on top but Amancic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Whitecoat thows a big elbow that misses.
Whitecoat working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Amancic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Whitecoat.
Whitecoat in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
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.
Amancic has momentary wrist control but Whitecoat slips an elbow through the middle.
Whitecoat throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Whitecoat's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Let's hope that Whitecoat has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Amancic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Whitecoat is one step ahead there.
Whitecoat working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Whitecoat has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Whitecoat scoring with punches to the head and body.
Amancic wants to get back to his feet but Whitecoat passes into half guard.
Whitecoat is nestled in close to Amancic, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitecoat slips a nice elbow through Amancic's hands, connecting with Amancic's forehead.
Amancic on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Whitecoat passes into side control, despite Amancic's attempt to control the position.
Whitecoat in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Amancic is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Axel Whitecoat!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between MJ Jakovina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Smelly Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nelson has chosen Animal Crackers In My Soup by Sherly Temple as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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165 lbs
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168 lbs
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, MJ Jakovina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Smelly Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, John Mangel and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nelson looks to land a combination but Jakovina avoids it well.
Nelson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jakovina.
Jakovina has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nelson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jakovina throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nelson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jakovina throws a right and a left that Nelson avoids nicely.
Smelly Nelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nelson catches Jakovina with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A combination from Nelson does no damage.
Nelson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jakovina circles away quickly and effectively.
Nelson misses with a wild combination.
Jakovina blocks a head kick by Nelson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson jabs Jakovina right on the nose. Jakovina blinks but takes it well.
Nelson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nelson scores with a jab to the body.
Jakovina keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jakovina lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A telegraphed right hand from Jakovina misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson throws a nice looking combination but Jakovina bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nelson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jakovina backs up against the cage.
Nelson throws a combination. Jakovina tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nelson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nelson misses with a wild combination.
Nelson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nelson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jakovina counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nelson is rocked!
Jakovina takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nelson.
A left lands for Nelson.
Jakovina looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nelson is working the combinations to good effect here.
Nelson throws a series of punches but Jakovina avoids them all with ease.
Jakovina keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nelson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nelson.
Nelson lands a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jakovina on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nelson scoring well with a low kick there.
Nelson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jakovina swinging wildly here.
Nelson misses with a series of wild punches.
Jakovina takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nelson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nelson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jakovina.
Jakovina takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jakovina throws a sloppy head kick and Nelson moves out of range easily.
Jakovina showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nelson.
Nelson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jakovina counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jakovina misses with a series of wild punches.
Nelson throws a series of strikes that have Jakovina backpedaling.
Nelson throws a one two combo.
Nelson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nelson throws a combination that misses
and Jakovina counters with a series of strikes that sends Nelson to the canvas! Jakovina follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
Nelson is still in real trouble! Can Jakovina finish him?
Jakovina tries to stand but Nelson is controlling from the bottom.
Nelson wants to sweep but no luck.
Jakovina stands and steps away. Nelson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Nelson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jakovina cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nelson looks gassed!
Jakovina tries to bum rush Nelson with a series of wild strikes but Nelson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nelson throws a series of punches but Jakovina moves out of range.
Nelson misses with a combination
and Jakovina counters with a big uppercut that knocks Nelson off his feet! Jakovina dives into side control looking to finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nelson is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jakovina working away.
Jakovina decides to stand up, so the ref orders Nelson to his feet.
Jakovina is looking to land body kicks.
Nelson seems to have recovered his senses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nelson.
Nelson throws a series of punches but Jakovina moves out of range.
Nelson tries to bum rush Jakovina with a series of wild strikes but Jakovina uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nelson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nelson misses with a jab to the body
and Jakovina counters with a thumping low kick.
Jakovina drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jakovina slips a jab from Nelson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jakovina slips a jab and a cross from Nelson.
Nelson misses the jab.
Jakovina rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nelson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nelson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jakovina had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Nelson swinging wildly here.
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 MJ Jakovina will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
No joy there for Nelson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nelson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jakovina showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nelson.
Nelson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nelson misses with a double jab
and Jakovina counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jakovina throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jakovina misses with a low kick.
Nelson cracks Jakovina with an open hand slap.
MJ Jakovina is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Jakovina.
Nelson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nelson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
MJ Jakovina is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jakovina throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jakovina has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nelson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A right-left combo lands from Nelson.
Nelson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nelson is breathing heavily.
Nelson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jakovina.
A swing and a miss from Jakovina.
Nelson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jakovina throws a sloppy head kick and Nelson moves out of range easily.
Nelson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice straight punches there by Jakovina. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jakovina.
Jakovina looks to throw the jab but Nelson is out of range.
A clash of legs there as Jakovina blocks the low kick.
Nelson misses with the combination.
Nelson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nelson.
Nelson misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jakovina throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jakovina looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nelson throws a right and a left that Jakovina avoids nicely.
Jakovina swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nelson cracks a nice hook into Jakovina's ribs.
Nelson lands a right hook to the body.
Nelson lands a jab-cross combination.
Nelson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nelson cracks a nice hook into Jakovina's ribs.
Nelson lands a nice hook to Jakovina's body. Jakovina takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nelson.
Nelson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jakovina on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nelson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jakovina counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Smelly Nelson has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nelson throws a nice looking combination but Jakovina bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson misses with a wild combination.
Jakovina just misses with a punch to the body.
Jakovina tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nelson with a jab.
Jakovina misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nelson, right into the meat.
Nelson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jakovina's head.
Nelson slips under a jab.
Nelson jabs Jakovina right on the nose. Jakovina blinks but takes it well.
Jakovina drops Nelson with a nice combination! Jakovina dives into Nelson's guard, looking to finish!
Jakovina has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Nelson is proving hard to escape from.
Jakovina trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Nelson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jakovina tries to stand but Nelson is controlling from the bottom.
Nelson 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.
Nelson is pulling down on Jakovina's head. It's preventing any offense from Jakovina, at least for the moment.
Nelson is looking to sweep but instead, Jakovina has passed into half guard.
Jakovina is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nelson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nelson.
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 MJ Jakovina will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Smelly Nelson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Jakovina tries to bum rush Nelson with a series of wild strikes but Nelson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nelson misses with a few strikes there.
Jakovina walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nelson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jakovina.
Jakovina misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nelson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nelson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jakovina counters with a head kick that drops Nelson - he's looking to finish, following his stunned foe to the ground!
Jakovina wants to stand up but Nelson has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Nelson is trying to maintain the position but Jakovina is very close to passing his half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jakovina wants to stand up but Nelson is controlling the position.
Jakovina prevents Nelson from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jakovina postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Nelson to stand up.
Jakovina is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nelson.
Nelson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nelson throws a nice looking combination but Jakovina bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nelson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nelson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jakovina misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nelson!
Jakovina fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jakovina looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A combination from Jakovina does no damage.
Nelson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jakovina misses with the combination.
Smelly Nelson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nelson scores with a three punch combo!
Nelson lands a two punch combo.
Jakovina is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nelson.
Nelson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jakovina counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Some wild striking there from Jakovina.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nelson.
Jakovina misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nelson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nelson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nelson stalks Jakovina and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jakovina's face. Jakovina staggers backwards, shaken.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nelson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nelson.
Jakovina does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nelson swinging wildly here.
Jakovina misses with a wild combination.
Nelson scores with a shot to the body.
Nelson throws a series of punches but Jakovina avoids them all with ease.
Jakovina takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jakovina looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nelson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jakovina has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nelson finds it's way round the side to connect with Jakovina's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jakovina misses with a few strikes there.
Nelson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jakovina counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nelson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nelson scores with a one two! Jakovina had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jakovina throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jakovina slips a jab and a cross from Nelson.
Nelson blocks a head kick by Jakovina.
Nelson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nelson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nelson moves out of range of the strikes.
Jakovina lands a nice shot that snaps Nelson's head back.
Nelson checks the leg kick nicely there.
MJ Jakovina is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nelson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jakovina blocks a low kick nicely.
Nelson throws a right and a left that Jakovina avoids nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Smelly Nelson.
I think Jakovina 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 29:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ninja Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Nutter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brandon Nutter acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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152 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ninja Steele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brandon Nutter!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Summer Carpenter and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steele drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nutter wants to stand up but Steele is controlling him.
Nutter is looking to sweep but instead, Steele has passed into half guard.
Nutter is trying to maintain the position but Steele is very close to passing his half guard.
Steele is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nutter is just riding it out for now. Steele eventually gives up the hold.
Nutter is trying to get back to full guard.
Steele seems to be working for a kimura but Nutter defends the submission attempt.
Steele is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nutter defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele content to control rather than advance.
Steele wants to take a breather but Nutter is having none of it.
Steele stops Nutter from getting back to his feet.
Nutter is trying to control but can't.
Steele is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Nutter!
Nutter wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Nutter is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
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.
Nutter working to try and regain half guard.
Nutter tries to hold on but Steele pushes him away.
Steele punching from mount but Nutter doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Nutter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Steele. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nutter is trying to escape the mount.
Steele looking to finish Nutter with some ground and pound. This is bad for Nutter!
Steele trying to control but Nutter is having none of it.
Nutter is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Nutter looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nutter holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Steele tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Steele working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Nutter is bucking up trying to escape but Steele cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Nutter wants to hold on but Steele pushes him away.
Steele prevents Nutter from getting the reversal.
Nutter is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Steele looking for a guillotine from mount but Nutter is having none of it.
Nutter wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nutter can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steele thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Steele controlling the position easily from mount.
Steele misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steele looking to secure an arm triangle but Nutter defends it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steele throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Nutter because Steele loaded up on that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ninja Steele dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nutter with a lazy takedown attempt
so Steele counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Steele is looking to work some ground and pound but Nutter has wrist control.
Nutter wants to sweep but no luck.
Nutter is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Steele postures up in Nutter's guard and throws a big left but Nutter blocks it.
Steele loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Steele trying to control the position from guard on top but Nutter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nutter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Steele accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nutter is looking to stand up but Steele isn't so interested in that idea.
Nutter is breathing heavily.
Steele looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele prevents Nutter from getting back to his feet.
Steele is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nutter lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nutter moves away from the strike by Steele.
Nutter tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Steele counters with a single leg into guard. Nutter didn't expect that.
Nutter is trying to keep Steele in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nutter keeping moving, preventing Steele from controlling successfully.
Steele won't allow Nutter to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nutter keeping full guard, as Steele tries to pass.
Steele working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nutter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Steele.
Steele 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.
Steele in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nutter wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Steele manages to pass to side control.
Nutter avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Steele.
Nutter wants to control but Steele is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Steele performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nutter wants to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nutter moves away from the strike by Steele.
Nutter misses with the combination.
Steele missing with a left hand there. Nutter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steele slips a straight right by Nutter.
Steele misses with an uppercut. Nutter saw that one coming.
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.
Steele bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steele decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Steele is nestled in close to Nutter, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nutter tries to get to full guard but Steele has control of the leg.
Steele is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nutter defends it well.
Nutter tries to kick Steele off in order to stand up. Steele Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Steele creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Steele looks up at the clock and then as Nutter takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Steele smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Steele tries to score with some ground and pound. Nutter controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Nutter looking for a sweep but Steele has passed into full mount! Oh no!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ninja Steele dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Nutter throws a hook but Steele blocks it.
Nutter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Steele counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Steele prevents Nutter from getting back to his feet.
Nutter is trying to keep Steele in close.
Steele throwing strikes but missing.
Nutter keeping moving, preventing Steele from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Steele drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Nutter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nutter is trying to hold Steele in close to prevent damage but Steele has managed to pass into half guard.
Steele is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Steele is trying to control the action in half guard but Nutter is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Steele not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Steele throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nutter wants to get back to his feet.
Steele is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Nutter!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Steele throwing strikes here but Nutter is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Steele landing strikes from the mount.
Nutter tries to lock up and control but Steele gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nutter is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Steele can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nutter is looking to escape.
Nutter can't escape the position.
Steele looking to control but Nutter is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Steele with a couple of short strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele with shots to the head and body - Nutter looks very uncomfortable down there.
Nutter is looking to get to half guard.
Steele unloads with some shots from mount but Nutter bucks and avoids them well.
Nutter tries to buck Steele off but he can't manage it.
Steele working Nutter over with strikes here.
Brandon Nutter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steele misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Steele can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nutter is looking to escape.
Nutter is working to get back to half guard.
Steele landing strikes from the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steele throws some wild stikes that Nutter manages to avoid easily.
Ninja Steele is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Steele throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Steele there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Steele looking to finish with strikes here!
Nutter is working to get back to half guard.
Steele unloading with bombs!
Steele wants to control the pace but Nutter is squirming around nicely.
Ninja Steele overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nutter is looking to improve his position but Steele isn't that keen on the idea.
Nutter throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ninja Steele showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Steele, 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ninja Steele!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between chris beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and jack matador (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). jack matador will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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205 lbs
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213 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, chris beast!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, jack matador!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Summer Carpenter and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
matador looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
beast makes his way to full guard. A much better position for beast.
matador throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as beast works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
beast might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
beast avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
matador drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and beast dives on top into guard.
matador lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for beast!
matador wants to control the pace but beast is squirming around nicely.
beast is trying to stand up.
beast really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
beast is squirming around, avoiding matador's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
matador controlling his opponent.
matador lands a big elbow.
matador scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish beast?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
beast is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
beast takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
matador is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. beast can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
matador misses with a head shot.
beast is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
matador trying to control but beast is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
matador raining down shots from the mount!
matador avoids the attempt from beast to control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
beast is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
beast really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
matador avoids the attempt from beast to control.
matador with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
beast is looking to improve his position but matador isn't that keen on the idea.
BOOM! matador connects with a massive shot to the dome!
matador throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
matador throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
beast in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
beast takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
beast is breathing heavily.
matador scores with a couple of good head shots there.
matador avoids the attempt from beast to control.
matador dominating with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, matador cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
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!
matador with shots to the head and body - beast looks very uncomfortable down there.
beast tries to get back to half guard but can't.
beast wants to control but matador is having none of it.
matador fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
A nice elbow there by matador.
matador postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. beast looks a forlorn figure.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
matador controlling the position easily from mount.
matador punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
jack matador dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
matador shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. beast is trying to defend but matador finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
matador not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ground and pound from matador.
beast regains full guard. Nicely done.
beast keeping moving, preventing matador from controlling successfully.
beast has momentary wrist control but matador slips an elbow through the middle.
matador passes beast's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
matador lands strikes from half guard.
jack matador has got the better of the ground game so far.
matador is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
matador passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for beast!
That's one minute gone in the round.
matador working beast over with strikes here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
matador is landing with some decent strikes but beast is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
matador scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish beast?
matador has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
matador working beast over with strikes here.
matador breaks from beast's wrist control and lands an elbow.
matador with good strikes from the mount here!
matador unloading with bombs!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
matador looking to control but beast is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
matador lands a big elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
matador postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. beast looks a forlorn figure.
matador with good strikes from the mount here!
matador fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
matador tries to control but beast wriggling away.
BOOM! matador connects with a massive shot to the dome!
matador trying to control but he's not successful this time.
matador landing shots from mount.
matador is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! matador extends the arm and beast is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). jack matador!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mr Fists (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keiji Numa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Numa is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: You're Going Down. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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167 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mr Fists!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Keiji Numa!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Bruno Hogan and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Numa throws a nice looking combination but Fists bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Numa tries a low kick but Fists avoids it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Numa.
A nice leg kick lands there from Numa.
Fists fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fists uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Numa scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Numa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Numa thumps Fists with a low kick.
Numa throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Numa swinging wildly here.
Numa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fists sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Numa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Numa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fists is looking to land body kicks.
Numa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Numa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Numa throws a nice looking combination but Fists bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A cross from Fists lands.
Keiji Numa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Numa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fists misses with the combination.
Fists clinches up against the cage.
Numa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Numa is looking to land body kicks.
Numa throws a combination that misses
and Fists counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fists avoids the head kick by Numa.
Numa tries to land a front kick but Fists steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fists really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Numa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Numa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Numa is rocked!
Fists fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fists fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fists shoots in and drives through. Numa sprawls well.
Fists connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Numa is still on wobbly legs! Can Fists finish him?
Fists lands a huge takedown. Numa is out but the ref is slow to react and Fists lands 3 more undefended punches before the fight is stopped. Brutal finish. Numa lies on the canvas for a good minute before the doctors bring him round. Good to see he's OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mr Fists!
Mr Fists is the new lightweight champion!
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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