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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Linus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uelliton da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Uelliton da Silva enters the cage!
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BJJ Blue 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
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ben Linus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Uelliton da Silva!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Donatello Bradman and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
da Silva shoots in and gets a takedown into Linus's guard.
da Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
da Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Linus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Linus is pulling down on da Silva's head. It's preventing any offense from da Silva, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
da Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Linus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
da Silva scores with a takedown into Linus's guard.
da Silva wants to control from the top but Linus keeps moving.
da Silva wants to pass the guard but Linus is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
da Silva showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
da Silva trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Linus manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Linus preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Linus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
da Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
da Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
da Silva wants to get back to his feet but Linus is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
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.
Linus has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of da Silva is proving hard to escape from.
Linus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
da Silva is looking for a triangle but Linus pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uelliton da Silva dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
da Silva throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
da Silva misses with a low kick.
Linus keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
da Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Linus.
da Silva throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ben Linus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Linus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
da Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from da Silva is defended easily by Linus.
da Silva avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
da Silva darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
da Silva content to control rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that da Silva 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.
da Silva tries to pass to full mount but Linus defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
da Silva trying to control the pace.
da Silva wants to pass to mount but Linus is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Uelliton da Silva.
da Silva feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
da Silva is stalling in the full guard.
da Silva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
da Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Linus is keeping the position for now.
Linus keeping moving, preventing da Silva from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
da Silva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uelliton da Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Linus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
da Silva takes the fight into the clinch.
Linus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
da Silva scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Linus misses with a wild body shot.
da Silva clobbers Linus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
da Silva lands a left and a right that send Linus crashing to the mat, dazed. da Silva thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Linus is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
da Silva drops Linus with a big left hand! Linus is injured, injured bad! da Silva jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uelliton da Silva!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mathew Bell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Harper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super 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, Mathew Bell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Charlie Harper!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Summer Carpenter and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Harper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Harper misses with an uppercut.
Harper misses with a few strikes there.
Harper throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bell looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bell thows a huge punch but Harper dodges it nicely.
Bell scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bell controlling the action here.
Bell thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bell has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Mathew Bell just wasn't active enough.
Bell ducks under a wild hook from Harper.
Bell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Harper as he avoids it easily.
Bell defending well as Harper loads up on a big left hand.
Bell shoots in but Harper avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mathew Bell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bell blocks a leg kick.
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.
Harper tries to clinch there but Bell circles away.
Charlie Harper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bell moves out of range of the body kick.
Bell changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Harper looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bell 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.
Harper is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bell has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Bell taking a breather here.
Bell's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mathew Bell wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Bell ducks straight into an uppercut from Harper and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Bell manages to regain guard straight away.
It looks like Mathew Bell has been cut.
Bell pulls Harper in close to his closed guard and prevents Harper from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harper is one step ahead there.
Harper must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Charlie Harper will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mathew Bell's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Harper knocks Bell to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Bell wants to control but Harper postures up.
Bell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bell gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bell is looking for a sweep. Harper is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Harper tries to stand but can't do so whilst Bell controls his leg.
Bell tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Harper has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell is working to get back to half guard.
Bell is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bell is trying to escape the mount.
Bell tries to lock up and control but Harper gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bell is desperately trying to improve his position but Harper has a good base and remains in mount.
Bell is working hard here to advance position.
Bell on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bell tries to get out of the position.
Bell is squirming around, avoiding Harper's attempts to control the action.
Bell is desperately trying to improve his position but Harper has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harper trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell is desperately trying to improve his position but Harper has a good base and remains in mount.
Bell slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Harper is working away from the top position though.
Bell wants to improve his position but Harper is controlling well.
Bell is trying to maintain the position but Harper is very close to passing his half guard.
Bell tries to roll over but Harper keeps him under control.
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.
Bell is trying to maintain the position but Harper is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Harper walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bell checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Harper is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bell closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Harper did well to prevent Bell getting side control.
Bell controlling the pace.
Bell escapes and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Harper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mathew Bell's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Bell shoots in for a takedown but Harper shows good takedown defense.
Bell walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
An inside leg kick from Harper misses.
Harper misses with a few strikes there.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Harper enables Bell to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Harper manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bell wants to pass the guard but Harper is keeping the position.
Harper can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bell controls the pace.
Harper should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Harper is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bell is controlling him.
Harper takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell passes into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bell connects with a nice short shot to Harper's temple.
Bell content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Harper avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bell.
Mathew Bell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Charlie Harper is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harper is trying to stand.
Harper really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bell wants to work for an arm triangle but Harper is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Still in half guard, Bell seems content to control.
Bell lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bell content to control rather than advance.
Bell is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bell throws a big right hand that misses.
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.
Bell throws a big right hand that misses.
Bell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bell content to stall in guard here.
Bell throwing strikes from guard but Harper blocks nicely.
Bell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harper is keeping the position for now.
Harper has momentary wrist control but Bell slips an elbow through the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mathew Bell showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Harper 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie Harper!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joey Blank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Peck (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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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super 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, Joey Blank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matt Peck!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Skip Squint and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peck defending well as Blank loads up on a big left hand.
Blank throws a hook but Peck blocks it.
Peck tries to close the distance and clinch but Blank swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blank throws a right and a left that Peck avoids nicely.
Blank displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Peck throws out the jab.
Peck fails with an attempt to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Peck.
Blank misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Blank misses with a wild body shot.
Peck closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Blank! Peck dives in looking to finish! Blank is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Peck!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between LeBron Manhaes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mod Afra (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, LeBron Manhaes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mod Afra!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Damien Edna and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Afra has managed to clinch.
Manhaes tries to break the clinch but Afra is controlling the position.
Manhaes wants to break free but Afra has control.
Manhaes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Afra has him pressed against the cage.
Manhaes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Manhaes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Afra pulls his leg out and moves away.
Afra shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Manhaes as he jumps to the side.
Afra gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Manhaes has had enough of the clinch but Afra keeps him there for the moment.
Manhaes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Manhaes tries to break free but Afra pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manhaes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Afra has him pressed against the cage.
Manhaes keeps control of Afra as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Afra should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Manhaes manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Manhaes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Afra.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manhaes uses the cage to get back to his feet.
No luck for Manhaes with that takedown attempt.
Afra avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Manhaes tries to clinch up.
Afra darts in and clinches Manhaes up against the cage.
Afra is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Manhaes gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Manhaes is stalling here.
Manhaes tries to pull guard but Afra holds him up against the cage and eventually Manhaes drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for LeBron Manhaes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manhaes tries for a takedown. No joy.
Afra drops down looking for an ankle pick but Manhaes pulls his leg out and moves away.
Afra closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manhaes prevents the takedown attempt.
Manhaes misses with the head strike.
Manhaes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Afra tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Manhaes misses with a punch on the inside.
Manhaes is trying to break the clinch but Afra is controlling him.
Afra wants to get back to striking at distance but Manhaes won't allow it.
Manhaes wants to get back to striking at distance but Afra won't allow it.
Afra blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Manhaes tries to throw a body punch but Afra avoids it by throwing Manhaes back against the cage.
Manhaes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Manhaes tries to work over Afra's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Manhaes tries to pull guard but Afra won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Afra stops a takedown attempt from Manhaes.
Manhaes tries to pull guard but Afra holds him up against the cage and eventually Manhaes drops back down to his feet.
Manhaes gets underhooks to prevent Afra's takedown attempt.
Afra has Manhaes pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Afra pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Manhaes tumbling to the mat - Afra dives into Manhaes's guard.
Manhaes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Afra looks gassed!
Manhaes seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Manhaes is on top in guard.
Manhaes trying to control the position from guard on top but Afra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manhaes passes into half guard.
Manhaes sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Manhaes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mod Afra will probably get the nod.
That's time! Manhaes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Afra gets a clinch.
Afra with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Afra keeps control of Manhaes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Manhaes's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Manhaes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Afra pulls his leg out and moves away.
LeBron Manhaes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Manhaes gets caught flat footed, as Afra shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Manhaes controlling the position.
Afra stopping the sweep attempt from Manhaes.
Manhaes is trying to keep Afra in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manhaes is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Afra closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Afra pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Afra stuffs the takedown.
Afra moves in looking to clinch but Manhaes pushes him off.
Afra throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Manhaes tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Afra is in Manhaes's guard.
Afra is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manhaes seems keen to control Afra's posture.
Manhaes looking for a sweep. Not yet Manhaes, not yet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Manhaes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Afra pinned against the cage. Afra gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for LeBron Manhaes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Afra lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mod Afra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manhaes wants to clinch up but Afra keeps it at a distance.
Manhaes doesn't manage to clinch there - Afra circles away.
Manhaes closes the distance and clinches up with Afra, looking for a takedown. Manhaes pushes Afra against the cage but Afra circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Afra pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Manhaes shoots for a takedown but Afra saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Afra closes this distance looking for a takedown but Manhaes circles away.
Manhaes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Afra is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Manhaes's half guard.
Manhaes keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Afra throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manhaes gets full guard.
Manhaes pulls Afra in close to prevent any damage.
Manhaes has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mod Afra showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Manhaes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Manhaes is looking to clinch but Afra is avoiding it.
Afra shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Manhaes pinned against the cage. Manhaes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Afra tries to score a power double leg takedown but Manhaes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Afra somewhat.
Manhaes tries to clinch up.
Manhaes tries to clinch up but Afra circles away and keeps his distance.
Afra shoots in for a takedown but Manhaes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
LeBron Manhaes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mod Afra.
Manhaes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Afra tries to close the distance and clinch up but Manhaes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Manhaes fails to land with a series of punches.
Afra has closed the distance and engaged Manhaes in a clinch.
Afra prevents Manhaes from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manhaes looking for a takedown.
Afra takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Manhaes fails to pull guard.
Manhaes is looking to break free of the clinch but Afra has double underhooks.
Manhaes tries to work over Afra's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manhaes wants to break free but Afra has control.
Manhaes tries to pull guard but Afra won't allow it.
Manhaes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Manhaes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Afra smiles and moves away.
Manhaes tries to close the distance and clinch but Afra swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Afra circles away from the clinch attempt.
Manhaes closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Mod Afra has been cut.
Manhaes looks for a takedown but Afra sprawls well.
Manhaes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Afra on the side of the head.
Manhaes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Manhaes closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Afra prevents a takedown attempt there.
Manhaes is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Afra prevents Manhaes from breaking the clinch.
Manhaes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Afra wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Manhaes gets through Afra's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Afra has Manhaes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Manhaes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Manhaes looking for a takedown.
Manhaes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Manhaes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Manhaes tries a body shot but Afra blocks it.
Manhaes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Manhaes is trying to force a seperation but Afra has the dominant position.
Afra looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manhaes misses with the head strike.
Manhaes trying to stall but Afra improves his position.
Manhaes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Manhaes tries to clinch there but Afra circles away.
No luck for Afra with that takedown attempt.
Afra circles away from the clinch attempt.
Manhaes drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Afra keeping moving, preventing Manhaes from controlling successfully.
Afra trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Manhaes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Manhaes controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manhaes wants to pass to mount but Afra is defending the position.
Afra throws a strike from the bottom but Manhaes passes into side control!
Manhaes misses with the ground and pound.
Afra seems a little lost for a moment, as Manhaes dominates the positioning.
Manhaes moves into full mount!
Manhaes is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Afra is surviving well by controlling Manhaes's body position as best he can.
Manhaes looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
LeBron Manhaes showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Afra 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 John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mod Afra!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rafael da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corey Winchester (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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18
133 lbs
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25
142 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily |
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Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rafael da Silva!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Corey Winchester!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, John Mangel and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Winchester.
da Silva scores a takedown into full mount!
Winchester is in all sorts of trouble here.
da Silva throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Winchester really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
da Silva 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.
da Silva lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Winchester bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
da Silva knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Winchester on the ground.
Winchester throwing strikes but missing.
Winchester passes into half guard.
da Silva is trying to stand back up but Winchester is controlling him
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winchester is working for a submission of some sort.
Winchester seems to be working for a kimura but da Silva defends the submission attempt.
Winchester is sneakily working for an arm triangle but da Silva sees it coming and defends easily.
Winchester missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Winchester is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Winchester is looking to take a break and control but da Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
da Silva pushes Winchester off looking to stand but Winchester dives back in and keeps control.
da Silva is breathing heavily.
Winchester is sneakily working for an arm triangle but da Silva sees it coming and defends easily.
da Silva is looking to escape.
Winchester seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but da Silva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Winchester prevents da Silva from standing back up.
Winchester is working for a kimura but da Silva is defending it quite comfortably.
Winchester sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. da Silva defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winchester postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for da Silva to stand up.
Winchester gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and da Silva counters by moving into the clinch.
Winchester looking for a takedown.
Rafael da Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corey Winchester.
Winchester is trying to work for a single leg takedown but da Silva pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Winchester tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Winchester tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. da Silva just stands there and leans against the cage.
da Silva manages to break the clinch.
Winchester tries for a takedown but da Silva sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Winchester shoots in and bounces da Silva off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Winchester postures up in da Silva's guard and throws a big left but da Silva blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
da Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winchester missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Winchester works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Winchester is looking for a kimura here.
Winchester is pressing down on da Silva's thigh, looking to free his foot. da Silva is holding on for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Winchester throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Winchester controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Winchester dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Winchester shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts da Silva as he jumps to the side.
da Silva misses with a takedown
and Winchester counters with a shoot takedown. da Silva fights it but they end up in guard.
Winchester has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Winchester drops back looking for a leg! da Silva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and da Silva manages to kick Winchester off! Winchester jumps back into da Silva's guard.
da Silva is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Winchester throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Winchester with a flurry of punches that miss.
Winchester is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
da Silva keeping full guard, as Winchester tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winchester lands a couple of elbows.
Winchester passes into half guard.
Winchester maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! da Silva could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Winchester has cracked it and da Silva is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Winchester!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Corey Winchester!
Corey Winchester is the new bantamweight champion!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Te Mana Lumotuffio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matheus Dutra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lumotuffio comes to the cage accompanied by Kamate - All Blacks. Matheus Dutra is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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300 lbs
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18
309 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Experienced |
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Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Te Mana Lumotuffio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matheus Dutra!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Donatello Bradman and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dutra will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lumotuffio looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lumotuffio drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lumotuffio jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dutra preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lumotuffio in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lumotuffio thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dutra looking for a sweep. Not yet Dutra, not yet.
Lumotuffio throwing strikes from guard but Dutra blocks nicely.
Lumotuffio postures up in Dutra's guard and throws a big left but Dutra blocks it.
Lumotuffio throwing strikes from guard but Dutra blocks nicely.
Lumotuffio stopping the sweep attempt from Dutra.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lumotuffio advances position into side control!
Dutra is looking for a sweep.
Lumotuffio lands a nice forearm strike.
Dutra is looking to regain half guard here but Lumotuffio keeps moving and retains side control.
Lumotuffio working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dutra is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lumotuffio lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lumotuffio cracks Dutra with a big elbow.
Lumotuffio creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Lumotuffio thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dutra is looking for a sweep.
Lumotuffio creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Dutra prevents Lumotuffio from moving into mount.
Dutra tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lumotuffio wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lumotuffio working the ground and pound.
Lumotuffio working the body and head with strikes.
Dutra tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lumotuffio scores with punches from side control.
Lumotuffio has an Americana. Dutra didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Lumotuffio is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Lumotuffio hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Te Mana Lumotuffio!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hawk Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yan da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Price comes to the cage accompanied by Behind Closed Doors - Rise Against. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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23
185 lbs
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179 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced |
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hawk Price!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Yan da Silva!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Hugh Johnson and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
da Silva lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Price circles away quickly and effectively.
da Silva's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and da Silva duly obliges.
Price shoots in and drives through. da Silva sprawls well.
Yan da Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Price drives through with a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Price is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Price thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Price wants to control from the top but da Silva keeps moving.
Price throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as da Silva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
da Silva keeping moving, preventing Price from controlling successfully.
da Silva can't keep his opponent in guard - Price advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
da Silva avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Price.
Price is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, da Silva has managed to free his arm - good work.
da Silva trying to control from the bottom.
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.
Price is sneakily working for an arm triangle but da Silva sees it coming and defends easily.
Price moves into full mount! da Silva won't be happy about that!
Price is working for a guillotine from mount but da Silva frees his head quite easily.
Price gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
da Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Price swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
da Silva misses with a wild combination.
da Silva throws a right hand that Price ducks under and follows up with a left that Price also avoids with ease.
da Silva throws a jab when Price was well out of range.
da Silva misses with a takedown attempt
and Price counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Price.
Price has gone for a leg lock! da Silva slips out almost immediately though and dives into Price's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Price is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. da Silva is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
da Silva landing some decent shots from guard.
da Silva won't allow Price to sweep him here.
Price is looking to sinch up a triangle. da Silva throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Price's body to avoid the submission. Price has instead reached around da Silva's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Price arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hawk Price!
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