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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Jambo Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Kill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is FIGHT COMING TO A END.. Shawn Jambo Jackson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jason Kill's chin.
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235 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shawn Jambo Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Kill!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Hugh Johnson and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kill drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jackson looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Kill misses with the ground and pound.
Jackson dodges the ground and pound from Kill.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kill wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jackson, who protects the arm well.
Kill lands an elbow.
Kill creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Jackson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Kill misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kill landing strikes.
Kill working the head with strikes.
Kill looks up at the clock and then as Jackson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kill smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kill.
Jackson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kill.
Kill decides to stand up, so the ref orders Jackson to his feet.
Kill wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kill is defended easily by Jackson.
Jackson blocks the body kick.
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.
Horrible takedown by Kill or perhaps it was just good defense by Jackson which made him look bad.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jackson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Shawn Jambo Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kill moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jackson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jackson could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kill misses with the combination.
Kill misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kill throws a head kick that Jackson semi-blocks.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kill manages to avoid it.
Kill misses with a low kick.
Kill takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jackson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kill counters with a head kick. That will keep Jackson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Jackson jabs at Kill's body.
Jackson throws a head kick but Kill moves out of range.
Jason Kill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Jackson lands a nice hook to Kill's body. Kill takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kill moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jackson misses with a combination
and Kill counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kill decides to stand and escape the position.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kill jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Kill dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kill with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jackson to score with a decent uppercut.
Kill shoots in and drives through. Jackson sprawls well.
Kill fails to land with a series of punches.
Jackson throws a combination that misses
and Kill makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kill tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kill somewhat.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kill counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jackson won't be happy with that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Kill.
Kill tries to move to mount but Jackson blocks the move with his legs.
Jackson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kill asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Kill decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Kill shoots for a takedown but Jackson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Shawn Jambo Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Kill.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kill on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jackson lands with a hook. Kill tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jackson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jackson stuns Kill with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kill has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jackson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Jackson duly obliges.
Jackson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jackson.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
Kill showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kill dives in and grabs Jackson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes down on Kill's head and hops out.
Jackson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kill blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kill moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jackson misses with a double jab
and Kill counters with a head kick. That will keep Jackson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
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.
Jackson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick from Jackson is predictable there
and Kill counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jackson's guard now.
Kill passes Jackson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kill missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jackson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kill on the ground.
Kill not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kill is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jackson is just riding it out for now. Kill eventually gives up the hold.
Jackson tries to kick Kill off but Kill keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Kill showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Jackson lands a nice shot that snaps Kill's head back.
Kill closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jackson to the mat! Jackson manages to get full guard.
Kill stands up from Jackson's guard - Kill perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kill throws a right and a left that both miss.
A head kick from Jackson lands but Kill takes it in his stride.
Kill throws a combination that misses
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kill was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a combination
and Kill counters with a thumping low kick.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
A left lands for Jackson.
Jackson lands a nice looking body shot.
Jackson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kill slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Kill chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jackson can pounce on him.
Jackson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's two 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.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jackson, as that shot connected.
Kill misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Kill moves out of range.
Good exchange - Jackson coming out on top.
Jackson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kill counters with a single leg into guard. Jackson didn't expect that.
Jason Kill has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kill tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Kill gets to his feet. Jackson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a combination
and Kill counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kill lands with a punch from half guard.
Jackson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kill seems to be looking for submissions.
Kill working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kill throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kill seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kill throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nice strikes from Kill there.
Jackson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kill.
Kill seems to be looking for submissions.
Kill thows a huge punch but Jackson dodges it nicely.
Kill stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Jackson to get to his feet.
Shawn Jambo Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jason Kill is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Kill comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kill winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Kill!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Iqbal Al Mamood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Night Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Al Mamood comes to the cage accompanied by Mamute Pequenino. The crowd seem to be enjoying Man's choice of entrance music: Night Man. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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163 lbs
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157 lbs
3 - 6 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very quick |
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Powerful |
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Iqbal Al Mamood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Night Man!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Winston Howard and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man misses with a hook. Al Mamood ducked under it nicely.
Al Mamood shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Man as he avoids it easily.
Man pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick by Man - that's a beauty! Al Mamood is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Man can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Night Man!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sire Kim Sloucher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Nitschke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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177 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sire Kim Sloucher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Damian Nitschke!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Damien Edna and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nitschke throws a right and a left that Sloucher avoids nicely.
Sloucher closes the distance and clinches up with Nitschke, looking for a takedown. Sloucher pushes Nitschke against the cage but Nitschke circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nitschke just misses with a punch to the body.
Nitschke is looking to clinch but Sloucher is avoiding it.
Nitschke closes the distance and pushes Sloucher back into the cage.
Sloucher turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Nitschke is looking for a sweep.
Sloucher controlling from side mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nitschke tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sloucher has control of an arm but Nitschke manages to advance to Sloucher's back!
Sloucher trying to get back to his feet but Nitschke is in full control for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nitschke struggling to keep hold of the position.
Sloucher manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Nitschke tries to clinch but Sloucher moves out of range.
Sloucher avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nitschke tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nitschke gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sloucher to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sloucher preventing the sweep.
Nitschke keeping moving, preventing Sloucher from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nitschke wants to control the position but Sloucher says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nitschke is looking to control Sloucher's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nitschke avoid being mounted?
Nitschke wants to improve his position but Sloucher is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nitschke misses with some strikes from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sire Kim Sloucher dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sloucher misses with a takedown attempt - Nitschke sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nitschke is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sloucher really is a fat lump.
Nitschke gets a clinch.
Nitschke trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nitschke is pressed up against the cage. Sloucher has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nitschke down to the mat. Nitschke avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Good work by Sloucher as he checks the leg kick.
Sloucher shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nitschke defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sire Kim Sloucher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nitschke is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Nitschke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nitschke tries to close the distance and clinch but Sloucher swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nitschke tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sloucher swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nitschke tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sloucher fails to land the takedown.
Sire Kim Sloucher is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two 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.
Sloucher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nitschke.
Nitschke closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nitschke lands in his opponent's guard.
Nitschke throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sloucher works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nitschke wants to control from the top but Sloucher keeps moving.
Sloucher might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nitschke prevents Sloucher from getting back to his feet.
Nitschke throwing strikes from guard but Sloucher blocks nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nitschke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sloucher is keeping the position for now.
Sloucher is looking to stand up but Nitschke isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sloucher keeping moving, preventing Nitschke from controlling successfully.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Damian Nitschke hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Nitschke throws a looping overhand right but Sloucher ducks down to avoid it.
Damian Nitschke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nitschke darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sloucher is staying active underneath Nitschke, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Nitschke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Nitschke throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sloucher has his takedown stuffed
and Nitschke counters with a two punch combo.
Nitschke tries to clinch up but Sloucher circles away and keeps his distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nitschke. Sloucher does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nitschke is looking to clinch.
Nitschke tries to clinch but Sloucher is having none of it.
Nitschke loads up on a big right hand but Sloucher slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nitschke fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nitschke throws a body punch but Sloucher moves out of range.
Nitschke tries to close the distance and clinch but Sloucher swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sloucher keeps the fight on the outside.
Nitschke fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sloucher checks it well.
Nitschke wants to clinch up but Sloucher keeps it at a distance.
Nitschke throws a body punch but Sloucher moves out of range.
Nitschke tries to clinch up.
That's two 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.
Nitschke just misses with a punch to the body.
Nitschke is looking to clinch but Sloucher is avoiding it.
Nitschke fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sloucher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nitschke.
Nitschke tries to clinch there but Sloucher circles away.
A head kick misses from Nitschke.
Nitschke shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sloucher sprawls well. Sloucher wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nitschke gets slowly back to his feet.
Nitschke takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloucher defending well as Nitschke loads up on a big left hand.
Nitschke throws a head kick that misses.
Sloucher tries for a takedown but Nitschke circles away easily
and Nitschke counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Nitschke is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nitschke looking to sit in guard and control but Sloucher gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nitschke looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sloucher puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Nitschke tries to get to full guard but Sloucher has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nitschke moves into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damian Nitschke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nitschke has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Nitschke!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between carlo recto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jermaine Gersham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gersham has chosen Scorpions - Rock you like a hurricane as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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212 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, carlo recto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jermaine Gersham!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, John Mangel and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
recto scores a takedown into full mount!
recto 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.
recto raining down shots from the mount!
recto in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
recto thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
recto thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Gersham manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
recto has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Gersham works to full guard.
Gersham controls recto momentarily but recto frees himself.
recto lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
recto wants to stand and escape but instead Gersham has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
recto avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
recto avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gersham throwing strikes from guard but recto blocks nicely.
Gersham postures up in recto's guard and throws a big left but recto blocks it.
Gersham pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. recto is keeping the position for now.
Gersham advances position into side control!
recto stops Gersham from passing to mount.
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.
Gersham working the ground and pound but recto is defending the strikes.
Gersham sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but recto is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Gersham looking to punish the body of his opponent here but recto is avoiding damage well.
recto struggling a bit here.
Gersham working the strikes but recto uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Gersham thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
recto avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gersham.
Gersham scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gersham is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. recto doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gersham.
Gersham throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gersham missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gersham looks to land a strike but recto avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
recto avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
recto is looking to stand up but Gersham isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gersham in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gersham throwing strikes from guard but recto blocks nicely.
recto on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if recto tries to get out of the position.
Gersham throws and elbow that misses. recto uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gersham's guard. Nice move by recto!
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.
recto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
recto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
recto working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gersham's head.
Gersham utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
recto is fighting to break Gersham's control of his arms but Gersham is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
recto gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
recto misses with a two punch combination.
Gersham clinches with his opponent.
recto wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gersham has him pressed against the cage.
Gersham misses with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
carlo recto dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
recto tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gersham counters with an inside leg kick.
recto closes the distance and pushes Gersham back into the cage.
A knee to the head by Gersham.
Nice elbow from Gersham.
It looks like carlo recto has been cut.
recto is trying to break the clinch but Gersham has him pressed against the cage.
A knee to the head by Gersham.
A frustrated look appears on recto's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gersham lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gersham landing knees to the body.
Gersham with a knee to the head.
Gersham lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
recto takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gersham lands a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Gersham.
recto takes an elbow to the temple.
recto takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gersham connects with a knee to the head.
Gersham lands a knee to the head.
Gersham unloads a knee to the mid-section. recto lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Gersham landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gersham with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
recto manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gersham drives through and clinches with recto against the cage.
recto is trying to break the clinch but Gersham has him pressed against the cage.
Gersham with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gersham crunches a lovely knee into recto's ribcage.
recto tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
recto stalling in the clinch but Gersham improves position.
Gersham has recto pressed against the cage, preventing recto from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gersham with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A frustrated look appears on recto's face as he tries to break the clinch.
recto can't find room to land a body shot as Gersham controls the action.
Gersham tries a knee to the head but recto blocks it.
recto is trying to break the clinch but Gersham has him pressed against the cage.
Gersham connects with a nasty looking knee right to recto's face.
Gersham has recto pressed against the cage, preventing recto from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gersham keeps control of recto as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
recto tries to circle away but Gersham has him pinned against the cage.
recto wants to get back to striking at distance but Gersham won't allow it.
Gersham using the Thai plumb to throw knees but recto has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
recto is trying to force a seperation but Gersham has the dominant position.
Knees in the clinch landing for Gersham.
recto wants to break free but Gersham has control.
recto managing to block the knees to the body from Gersham.
recto can't break the clinch.
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.
recto stalling against the cage.
Gersham tries a knee to the head but recto blocks it.
Gersham tries to land a knee to the head but recto blocks with his arms.
Gersham keeps control of recto as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gersham tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
recto tries to break free but Gersham pushes him back against the cage.
Gersham crunches a lovely knee into recto's ribcage.
Gersham throws an elbow that misses.
Gersham prevents recto from breaking the clinch.
Gersham looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gersham gets underhooks to prevent recto's takedown attempt.
recto tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gersham smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for carlo recto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
recto closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gersham did well to prevent recto getting side control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gersham manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells recto's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
recto trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gersham's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
recto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
recto has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
recto throws a strike but Gersham rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gersham working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gersham sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed recto's guard.
Gersham tries to pass the half guard into mount. recto knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gersham throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gersham is looking for a kimura here.
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.
Gersham throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gersham thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gersham lands strikes from half guard.
recto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
recto is looking to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gersham looks to land a strike but recto avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jermaine Gersham showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on carlo recto's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Gersham just misses with a punch to the body.
Gersham keeps the fight on the outside.
recto swats away the attempt to clinch by Gersham.
recto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gersham misses with a hook. recto ducked under it nicely.
recto wants to clinch.
Gersham stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gersham wants it to stay on the feet.
Gersham moves into the clinch.
Gersham connects with a nasty looking knee right to recto's face.
Gersham misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gersham with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gersham looking to throw knees to the head but recto is blocking nicely.
Gersham takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gersham throws an elbow but misses.
Gersham lands an elbow inside.
Gersham with a knee to the head.
Gersham with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
recto fails to pull guard.
recto wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gersham scores with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gersham throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gersham tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
recto wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for carlo recto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
recto is trying to break free.
recto is looking to break free of the clinch but Gersham has double underhooks.
Gersham pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
recto wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gersham lands an elbow just above recto 's eye.
recto breaks the clinch.
Gersham fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gersham tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but recto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Danga de danga de dang - recto scores with a four punch combination!
A slow jab from Gersham misses its intended target.
recto cracks Gersham with a good jab.
recto has a takedown stuffed.
recto shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gersham sprawls well. Gersham wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. recto gets slowly back to his feet.
Gersham misses with an uppercut. recto saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gersham throws a combination that misses
and recto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gersham just misses with a punch to the body.
recto tries to clinch up but Gersham circles away and keeps his distance.
recto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
recto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gersham moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gersham closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gersham looking to throw knees to the head but recto is blocking nicely.
recto has had enough of the clinch but Gersham keeps him there for the moment.
recto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gersham on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
recto swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gersham counters with a left to the body.
Gersham scores with a jab to the body.
recto works over Gersham's head and body with a nice combination.
recto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gersham swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gersham avoids a punch combination nicely.
No luck for recto with that takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gersham connects with a crisp jab.
Gersham closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gersham with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
recto has had enough of the clinch but Gersham keeps him there for the moment.
recto goes for a takedown attempt but Gersham pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gersham throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gersham throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and recto counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
recto throws a shot from downtown. Gersham moves away and avoids it.
recto swinging wildly here.
recto clinches but Gersham breaks the clinch
and Gersham connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gersham throws a sloppy body shot
enabling recto to counter with a crisp jab.
Gersham lands a leg kick that knocks recto off balance momentarily.
A shot to the liver by Gersham. Beautiful body shot.
carlo recto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gersham slips under a jab from recto.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gersham darts in and clinches recto up against the cage.
Gersham lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
recto takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gersham crunches a lovely knee into recto's ribcage.
Gersham connects with a nasty looking knee right to recto's face.
Gersham tries a knee to the head but recto blocks it.
Gersham tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
recto wants to get back to striking at distance but Gersham won't allow it.
Gersham lands a damaging elbow.
Gersham tries to land a knee to the head but recto blocks with his arms.
recto is trying to break the clinch but Gersham is controlling him.
recto wants to break the clinch but can't.
recto is looking to break free of the clinch but Gersham has double underhooks.
Gersham connects with a nasty looking knee right to recto's face.
recto wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gersham scores with a knee to the head.
recto blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gersham pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gersham lands a knee to the body.
recto is trying to break the clinch but Gersham has him pressed against the cage.
Gersham lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
recto jumps guard and drags Gersham to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Gersham throws and elbow that misses. recto uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gersham's guard. Nice move by recto!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jermaine Gersham comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gersham has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jermaine Gersham!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Der Schnitzel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian dos Santos (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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180 lbs
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190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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Decent elbows
Intelligent |
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Brawler
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Der Schnitzel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Christian dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Bruno Hogan and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
dos Santos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
dos Santos throws a sloppy head kick and Schnitzel moves out of range easily.
Schnitzel closes the distance and pushes dos Santos back into the cage.
Schnitzel putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has dos Santos in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
dos Santos wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
dos Santos is trying to break free.
dos Santos takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Christian dos Santos has been cut.
dos Santos takes a knee to the side of the body.
Schnitzel prevents dos Santos from breaking the clinch.
Nice elbow from Schnitzel.
The referee is keeping an eye on Schnitzel - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
dos Santos takes an elbow to the temple.
That has opened up Christian dos Santos's cut even more.
Schnitzel lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Schnitzel lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The cut above Christian dos Santos's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
dos Santos looks gassed!
Schnitzel breaks the clinch.
dos Santos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Schnitzel circles away.
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!
Schnitzel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Schnitzel rushes dos Santos and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Schnitzel.
dos Santos wants a takedown but no success here.
Der Schnitzel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian dos Santos.
dos Santos takes an elbow to the forehead.
Christian dos Santos's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Christian dos Santos's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Der Schnitzel!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steve Seductive (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pauli Painija (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Steve Seductive!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pauli Painija!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Bruno Hogan and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Painija rushes Seductive and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Seductive pulls guard.
Painija throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Painija really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Seductive. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Painija trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Painija is in close to Seductive's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Seductive escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Painija gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Painija wants to control from the top but Seductive keeps moving.
Painija content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Seductive working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Painija has passed into half guard!
Seductive is trying to stand back up but Painija is controlling him
Painija lands strikes from half guard.
Painija thows a huge punch but Seductive dodges it nicely.
Seductive makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Seductive.
Seductive preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Painija slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Painija must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Seductive has an active guard here but Painija has managed to pass into half guard.
Painija landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Painija stops Seductive from getting back to his feet.
Seductive tries to roll over but Painija keeps him under control.
Painija stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Painija clinches with his opponent.
Painija lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Painija lands a body punch in the clinch.
Seductive is breathing heavily.
Painija lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from Painija.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Painija breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seductive tries to clinch but Painija moves away
and Painija counters with a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Painija smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Painija shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Seductive napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Painija lands an elbow.
Painija stands up and beckons Seductive to his feet.
Painija has closed the distance and engaged Seductive in a clinch.
Painija scores with a hook to the body.
Painija's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Painija fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Painija shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Seductive manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Painija is in close to Seductive's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Painija stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Seductive swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Painija lands a couple of digs.
Painija lands a couple of elbows.
Seductive has his foot on Painija's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Painija works his way back into a safe position though.
Painija trying to control but Seductive is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Painija is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Painija lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Painija postures up.
Painija trying to control but Seductive is working from the bottom.
Painija controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Seductive will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Painija pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Seductive is keeping the position for now.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Pauli Painija was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Seductive takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Seductive throws a nice looking combination but Painija bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Painija lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Painija gets the takedown into side control.
Seductive is looking for a sweep.
Painija trying to control the position but Seductive is working away.
Painija scoring with punches from side control.
Painija works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Painija in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Painija creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Painija lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Painija cracks Seductive with a big elbow.
Seductive seems a little lost for a moment, as Painija dominates the positioning.
Painija working the ground and pound from side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Painija cracks Seductive with a big elbow.
Painija decides to stand back up. Painija steps back and let's Seductive get back to his feet.
Painija closes the distance and clinches.
Painija presses Seductive against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pauli Painija dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Painija rushes Seductive and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Painija breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Painija closes the distance and pushes Seductive back into the cage.
Painija works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Painija pushes Seductive back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Painija creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Painija breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Seductive on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Painija connects with the punch.
Steve Seductive seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Painija lands a slapping body shot.
Painija keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Painija lunges at Seductive with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Seductive's hand.
Painija has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Painija moves into the clinch.
Painija lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Painija lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Painija using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Painija manages to break the clinch.
Painija tests Seductive's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Painija closes the distance and clinches.
Painija lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Seductive.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee calls for Painija to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Painija.
Painija lands a nice elbow.
Painija lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Painija is working Seductive over against the cage.
Painija lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Seductive can't get the takedown.
Painija lands a nice shot to the body.
Painija lands a nice uppercut.
Painija slows down the pace here.
Painija lands an elbow just above Seductive 's eye.
Painija is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Painija lands with a left to the head.
Seductive tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Painija creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Seductive's defenses.
Painija breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Painija stalks Seductive and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Seductive's face. Seductive staggers backwards, shaken.
Painija lands a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Painija gets a takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seductive is trying to stand back up but Painija is controlling him
Seductive is looking to improve his position.
Seductive is not content to let Painija control the position.
Painija stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Seductive to get to his feet.
Seductive throws a hook but Painija avoids it easily.
Painija moves into range and clinches up with Seductive.
Painija lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Painija escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Painija lands a jab-cross combination.
Seductive takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Painija gets a clinch.
Painija comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Painija lands a hook that snaps the head of Seductive backwards.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Painija obliges.
Painija lands a left hand that snaps the head of Seductive backwards.
Painija breaks the clinch.
Painija lands with a nice body punch.
Painija scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A left lands for Painija.
Painija rushes Seductive and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Painija pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Painija with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Painija dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Seductive has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Seductive there as he acknowledges the shot.
Painija moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Painija scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Painija looks up at the clock and then as Seductive takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Painija smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Seductive is trying to get back to half guard.
Seductive takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Seductive tries to buck Painija off but Painija is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Painija creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Painija lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Seductive down.
Painija lands an elbow.
Seductive is working to avoid the ground and pound but Painija connects with a decent elbow.
Pauli Painija has got the better of the ground game so far.
Seductive on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Painija scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Seductive to see if he's OK.
Painija working the ground and pound.
Seductive tries to improve position but can't.
Seductive is trying to escape the position but Painija is controlling the position.
Painija trying to control the position but Seductive is working away.
Painija lands a decent elbow from side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Painija content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Painija scores with a couple of short elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pauli Painija showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Painija sizes up Seductive with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Seductive gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Painija cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Seductive has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Painija finds it's way round the side to connect with Seductive's head.
Painija moves out of range of the strikes.
Seductive misses with a takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Painija swinging wildly here.
Painija throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Seductive is rocked!
Painija scores with a hook to the body. Seductive takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jab from Painija.
Oh Seductive is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Seductive takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Painija tries to score with a low kick but Seductive moves his leg out of the way.
Seductive seems to have got his legs back now.
Seductive takes a shot to the body in his stride.
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!
Seductive on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Painija with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Painija clinches up against the cage.
Painija unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Painija displaying some good clinch control by pressing Seductive up against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Good body shot from Painija.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seductive tries to pull guard but Painija holds him up against the cage and eventually Seductive drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Seductive. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Painija putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Seductive in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Seductive letting Painija take a breather here.
Painija escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Seductive with a lazy takedown attempt
and Painija counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Painija.
Come on Painija - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Painija scores with a hook to the body.
Painija lands a nice knee to the body.
Nice body punch from Painija.
Knees to the body from Painija.
Painija scores with a hook to the body.
Painija putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Seductive in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Painija pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Painija lands with a good body shot.
Painija throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Painija fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Seductive, pushing him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Painija lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Painija.
Pauli Painija seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Painija breaks the clinch.
Painija drives through and clinches with Seductive against the cage.
Painija lands a shot to the body.
Painija connects with a nasty looking knee right to Seductive's face.
Painija breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Painija works Seductive's body with a nice hook.
Painija closes the distance and pushes Seductive back into the cage.
Painija breaks the clinch.
Seductive takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Painija putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Seductive in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Painija using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Painija breaks the clinch.
Painija lands a jab-cross combination.
Painija lands a glancing blow to the side of Seductive's head.
Painija rushes Seductive and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Painija manages to break the clinch.
Painija clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Painija lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Seductive or not.
Painija breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab lands there for Painija.
Seductive misses with a takedown attempt
and Painija counters with a nice body shot.
Painija lands a glancing blow to the side of Seductive's head.
Seductive looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Painija lands with a nice combination. Seductive backs away looking to recover.
Painija closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Seductive pushes Painija off and gets back to his feet.
Seductive shoots in and gets a takedown into Painija's guard.
Seductive postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Painija is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Seductive, into his guard.
Steve Seductive has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Seductive looking for a guillotine here but Painija defends easily.
Seductive looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pauli Painija is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Painija slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seductive looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Seductive isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Painija stacks Seductive on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Painija!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Painija is looking to take a break and control but Seductive is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pauli Painija comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Painija has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 25:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 25:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pauli Painija!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ren Duran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kon Kastas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Kon Kastas was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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205 lbs
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ren Duran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kon Kastas!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Bruno Hogan and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kastas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Duran avoids it really well and circles away.
Duran closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Duran will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kastas up against the cage.
Kastas misses with a knee strike.
Duran gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Kastas kicks Duran off and gets back to his feet.
Kastas shoots for a takedown but Duran saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Duran looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Kastas!
Duran 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.
Duran throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Duran looking to finish with strikes here!
Duran thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duran prevents Kastas from getting the reversal.
Duran tries to control but Kastas wriggling away.
Kastas is trying desperately to improve position.
Duran 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.
Duran thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Duran thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Kastas holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Duran tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Duran tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
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.
Kastas is squirming around, avoiding Duran's attempts to control the action.
Kastas is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Duran throwing strikes here but Kastas is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Duran throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Kastas wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Duran.
Duran 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 ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duran wants to control the pace but Kastas is squirming around nicely.
Kastas is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kastas is squirming around, avoiding Duran's attempts to control the action.
Duran throwing strikes here but Kastas is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duran thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Duran throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Duran punching from mount but Kastas doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Duran trying to control but Kastas is having none of it.
Duran punching from mount but Kastas doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Kastas avoids a series of strikes thrown by Duran.
Kastas tries to lock up and control but Duran gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
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.
Kastas is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kastas is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Kastas is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Kastas is squirming around, avoiding Duran's attempts to control the action.
Duran throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Kastas wants to control but Duran is having none of it.
Kastas is wriggling around trying to escape.
Duran sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Duran throws some wild stikes that Kastas manages to avoid easily.
Duran thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Kastas is wriggling around trying to escape.
Duran looking to finish with strikes here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ren Duran dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Duran scores a takedown into full mount!
Duran thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Duran trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kastas tries to hold on but Duran pushes him away.
Duran looking to control but Kastas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kastas wants to hold on but Duran pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kastas wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Duran.
Duran looking to ground and pound but Kastas is blocking nicely.
Kastas sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Duran missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kastas wants to control but Duran is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kastas tries to roll over but Duran keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Duran missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kastas is not content to let Duran control the position.
Duran is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Duran is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kastas is just riding it out for now. Duran eventually gives up the hold.
Duran is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kastas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Duran.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kastas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Duran.
Duran seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kastas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Duran is thwarting Kastas's attempts to control the position.
Duran postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Kastas to stand up.
Ren Duran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duran rushes Kastas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Duran as Kastas tries to tie him up.
Duran lands a takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duran throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Duran throwing strikes but missing.
Duran drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kastas manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Duran has Kastas in his guard.
Kastas is looking to work some ground and pound but Duran has wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kastas trying to control but Duran is working from the bottom.
Duran trying to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ren Duran dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kastas has his takedown stuffed
and Duran counters with a single leg into guard. Kastas didn't expect that.
Duran postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kastas is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Duran, into his guard.
Kastas slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kastas working the strikes but Duran uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Duran is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kastas trying to mount his opponent but Duran defends it.
Duran is looking to improve his position.
Duran is working hard here to advance position.
Duran is not content to let Kastas control the position.
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.
Duran tries to get to full guard but Kastas has control of the leg.
Ren Duran overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kastas stands up and beckons Duran to join him on the feet.
Duran gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Duran stalling the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kastas wants to break the clinch but can't.
Duran lands a takedown into guard.
Duran trying to control the position from guard on top but Kastas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kastas trying to control the position.
Duran wants to pass the guard but Kastas is keeping the position.
Duran trying to control the position from guard on top but Kastas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Duran prevents Kastas from getting back to his feet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Duran won't allow Kastas to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kastas is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Duran looking to pass the guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Duran closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Duran lands in his opponent's guard.
Duran in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Duran wants to pass the guard but Kastas is keeping the position.
Duran drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kastas looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kastas looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kastas!
Kastas throws a strike aimed at the side of Duran's head but Duran avoids it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ren Duran showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Duran 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ren Duran!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between zihas fahabi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rolando Mota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rolando Mota is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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25
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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180 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Basic striking
Experienced |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, zihas fahabi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rolando Mota!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Skip Squint and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
fahabi tries to clinch there but Mota circles away.
Mota closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. fahabi did well to prevent Mota getting side control.
Mota missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
fahabi is trying to get back to full guard.
Mota throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mota working the head and body with strikes.
Mota looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
fahabi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mota is working away from the top position though.
Mota not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mota missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mota wants to take a breather but fahabi is having none of it.
fahabi is trying to stand back up but Mota is controlling him
Mota not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
fahabi gets back to full guard.
fahabi wants to stand but Mota is controlling the position.
Mota is fighting to break fahabi's control of his arms but fahabi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
fahabi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mota.
Mota is looking to work some ground and pound but fahabi has wrist control.
Mota landing with the ground and pound.
fahabi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mota won't allow fahabi to sweep him here.
Mota pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. fahabi is keeping the position for now.
Mota wants to control from the top but fahabi keeps moving.
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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
fahabi tries to strike from the bottom.
Mota throws a strike but fahabi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mota looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
fahabi preventing the sweep.
Mota is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
fahabi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mota's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mota keeping moving, preventing fahabi from controlling successfully.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mota shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. fahabi is trying to defend but Mota finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
fahabi is trying to control but can't.
Mota not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mota takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mota missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mota working over fahabi with some ground and pound. fahabi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
fahabi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mota scores with a couple of nice shots.
fahabi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mota working some strikes from top position.
fahabi is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mota throws and elbow that misses. fahabi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mota's guard. Nice move by fahabi!
fahabi trying to control the position from guard on top but Mota is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
fahabi being controlled here momentarily.
Mota wants to sweep here but fahabi controlling him for the moment.
fahabi won't allow Mota to get back to his feet.
Mota trying to keep a closed guard but fahabi is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rolando Mota dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
fahabi throws a head kick but Mota moves out of range.
fahabi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mota.
fahabi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mota looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for fahabi!
Mota punishing his opponent with strikes.
Mota dominating with strikes here.
Mota fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
BOOM! Mota connects with a massive shot to the dome!
This has been an exciting period of action!
fahabi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Mota working over fahabi with some ground and pound. fahabi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
fahabi is rocked!
Rolando Mota has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mota looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Oh fahabi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mota scores with a big shot! fahabi's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save fahabi! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rolando Mota!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake The Snake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Parks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parks is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Undead. 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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221 lbs
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211 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jake The Snake!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jose Parks!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Steve Erwin and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A clash of legs there as The Snake blocks the low kick.
Parks takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Parks shoots in for a double leg but The Snake sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The Snake catches Parks with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
It looks like Jose Parks has been cut.
The Snake connects with a single shot there.
Good standup being displayed there by The Snake as he connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parks tries to close the distance and clinch but The Snake swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The Snake scores with a hook.
Parks tries to close the distance and clinch up but The Snake swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Parks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but The Snake circles away quickly and effectively.
Parks wants to clinch up but The Snake keeps it at a distance.
Parks tries to clinch but The Snake moves out of range.
The Snake shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. The Snake showed some decent athleticism there.
The Snake is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Parks has managed to free his arm - good work.
Well, if The Snake is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Snake wants to pass to mount but Parks is defending the position.
The Snake keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The Snake is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The Snake is working for a kimura but Parks is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, The Snake seems content to control.
The Snake is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Parks is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jake The Snake!
Jake The Snake retains his light heavyweight title!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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