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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nobu Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Moe Zard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nobu Murphy has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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170 lbs
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nobu Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Moe Zard!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Summer Carpenter and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murphy drives through with a takedown into guard.
Murphy throws a big right hand that misses.
Zard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Murphy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zard controls Murphy momentarily but Murphy frees himself.
Zard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zard is trying to keep Murphy in close.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Zard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murphy tries to stand but Zard is controlling from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Zard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zard looking for a guillotine here but Murphy defends easily.
Murphy with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murphy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Zard is looking for a triangle but Murphy pushes his legs off easily.
Zard working for a triangle but Murphy defends it easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Murphy defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy wants to pass the guard but Zard is keeping the position.
Murphy 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.
Murphy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zard wants to sweep but no luck.
Zard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zard escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Murphy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Murphy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Zard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Murphy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Zard looking for a sweep. Not yet Zard, not yet.
Murphy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Murphy drops back looking for a leg! Zard is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zard manages to kick Murphy off! Murphy jumps back into Zard's guard.
Murphy is breathing heavily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zard is on top in guard.
Murphy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zard defends well.
Zard wants to pass the guard but Murphy is keeping the position.
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.
Murphy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Murphy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zard pushes down on Murphy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Zard has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Zard looking to finish Murphy with some ground and pound. This is bad for Murphy!
Zard lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Zard with a couple of short strikes.
Zard working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
A nice elbow there by Zard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moe Zard dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Zard tries for a takedown but Murphy circles away easily
and Murphy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Zard looking for subs off his back but Murphy has passed one foot through into half guard.
Zard is refusing to be controlled, as Murphy sits in half guard.
Zard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Murphy is pressing down on Zard's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zard is holding on for now.
Murphy prevents Zard from improving his position.
Murphy trying to control the action but Zard is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zard slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Moe Zard has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Murphy defends well.
Murphy stands and throws Zard's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Murphy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Zard is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Zard manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Zard moves into full guard.
Zard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zard is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zard looking for a guillotine here but Murphy defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy drops back looking for a leg! Zard is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zard manages to kick Murphy off! Murphy jumps back into Zard's guard.
Zard looking for a sweep. Not yet Zard, not yet.
Zard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Murphy defends well.
Murphy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Zard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Murphy defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zard looking to control.
Zard can't keep his opponent in guard - Murphy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Zard looking for submissions off his back.
Zard wants to get back to full guard but Murphy has mounted him!
Murphy wants to finish this one by submission but Zard is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Murphy.
Zard working to try and regain half guard.
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.
Zard is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Zard tries to hold on but Murphy pushes him away.
Murphy looking to secure an arm triangle but Zard defends it well.
Murphy fails to move to back control.
Zard can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nobu Murphy dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Murphy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zard scores with a nice strike.
Murphy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zard avoids it really well and circles away.
Zard lands a jab to Murphy's midsection.
Murphy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Zard cracks Murphy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Zard lands a slapping body shot.
Murphy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nobu Murphy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zard lands a body shot.
Zard is looking to clinch.
Zard lands a right hook to the body.
Zard feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Murphys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zard lands with an overhand left.
Zard fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Moe Zard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zard.
Zard lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zard scores with a decent looking hook.
Zard lands a slapping body shot.
Zard moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Murphy shoots in looking for a takedown. Zard tries to sprawl out of it but Murphy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zard manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Murphy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Zard looks to land a combination. Murphy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Murphy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zard scores with a nice head shot.
Zard tests Murphy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Murphy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zard tests Murphy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zard scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy tries to keep at a distance but Zard has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zard has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Murphy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Zard pulls guard successfully.
Murphy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Zard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Murphy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Murphy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Murphy postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Zard is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Murphy, into his guard.
Zard cracks Murphy with a solid left hand.
Murphy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zard slips nicely into half guard.
Zard moves nicely into side control.
Zard thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Murphy takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Murphy is trying to control Zard's posture but Zard avoids it.
Zard wants to control but Murphy is keeping him busy.
Zard lands a decent elbow from side control.
Zard working the head with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zard has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Murphy is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Zard yanks on the arm and Murphy is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Zard.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Moe Zard!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Edmilson Cafu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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175 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Edmilson Cafu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andy Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Steve Erwin and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberts gets tackled into the cage by Cafu. Cafu maintains the clinch.
Cafu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cafu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Roberts avoids it.
Roberts misses with the head strike.
Roberts is trying to break the clinch but Cafu has him pressed against the cage.
Cafu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cafu.
Cafu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cafu keeps control of Roberts as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cafu scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Andy Roberts has been cut.
Cafu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Roberts blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cafu manages to break the clinch.
Cafu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Roberts's calf.
Roberts throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cafu takes the fight into the clinch.
Cafu manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cafu moves into range and clinches up with Roberts.
Cafu scores with a shot to the side of Roberts's head.
Roberts jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cafu walks away with a smile on his face. Roberts gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Roberts shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cafu defends it nicely.
Cafu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Roberts manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cafu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Roberts looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cafu jabs Roberts to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Edmilson Cafu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Roberts takes one to the chin there.
Roberts shoots in and drives through. Cafu sprawls well.
Edmilson Cafu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Roberts.
Cafu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Roberts gets tackled into the cage by Cafu. Cafu maintains the clinch.
Cafu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cafu pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cafu breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cafu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cafu rushes Roberts and presses him up against the cage.
Roberts takes a knee right on the jaw!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cafu.
Cafu scores a nice knee to the body.
Cafu misses with a knee strike.
Roberts changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cafu fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cafu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Roberts throws a right hand that Cafu ducks under and follows up with a left that Cafu also avoids with ease.
Roberts shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cafu as he avoids it easily.
Cafu lands with a nice body kick.
Cafu lands a nice shot to the body.
Cafu moves in looking to clinch but Roberts pushes him off.
Cafu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cafu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cafu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Roberts has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cafu closes the distance and clinches.
Cafu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Roberts backwards.
Cafu landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Roberts is looking to break free of the clinch but Cafu has double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cafu scores a nice knee to the body.
Cafu with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cafu with a knee to the head.
Cafu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cafu connects with a nasty looking knee right to Roberts's face.
Roberts tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cafu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cafu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cafu scores with a leg kick.
Cafu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Roberts, pushing him back against the cage.
Roberts fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Roberts tries to land a knee to the head but Cafu blocks with his arms.
Cafu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Roberts has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edmilson Cafu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andy Roberts's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cafu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cafu clinches up with Roberts and pushes him back against the cage.
Cafu unloads a knee to the mid-section. Roberts lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cafu gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Roberts.
Cafu looking to throw knees to the head but Roberts is blocking nicely.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cafu as Roberts tries to tie him up.
Roberts fails to pull guard.
Roberts fails to pull guard.
Edmilson Cafu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Roberts.
A knee to the head by Cafu.
Cafu is stalling here.
Roberts has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cafu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cafu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cafu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cafu rushes Roberts and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Roberts jumps guard but Cafu stands there with Roberts around his waist. Roberts gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cafu misses with a knee to the head.
Roberts jumps guard but Cafu stands there with Roberts around his waist. Roberts gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Cafu.
Cafu lands a knee to the body.
Cafu connects with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cafu working Roberts over with knees to the body.
Roberts looking to stall.
Cafu stalls.
Knees to the body from Cafu.
Cafu with a knee to the head.
Roberts fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Roberts tries to score a body lock takedown but Cafu shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Roberts is breathing heavily.
Cafu landing knees to the head.
Roberts comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Roberts has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cafu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts is working for takedown but Cafu is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cafu connects with a nasty looking knee right to Roberts's face.
Cafu lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cafu landing knees to the head.
That has opened up Andy Roberts's cut even more.
Cafu lands a knee to the body.
Cafu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cafu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cafu scores with a one two! Roberts had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Cafu has closed the distance and engaged Roberts in a clinch.
Cafu connects with a knee to the head.
Roberts can't get the takedown.
Cafu misses with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cafu scores with a knee to the head.
Cafu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cafu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Roberts manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cafu wants to clinch.
Cafu tries to close the distance and clinch but Roberts swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cafu pushes Roberts up against the cage in a clinch.
Cafu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Roberts backwards.
Roberts tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cafu smiles and moves away.
Roberts blocks a head kick by Cafu.
Roberts circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edmilson Cafu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Andy Roberts's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Cafu clinches up with Roberts and pushes him back against the cage.
Cafu scores with a knee to the head.
Cafu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Roberts throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cafu blocks it with crossed arms.
Roberts looking for a takedown.
Cafu landing knees to the head.
Cafu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Roberts backwards.
Cafu looking to throw knees to the head but Roberts is blocking nicely.
Cafu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cafu gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Roberts.
Roberts jumps into guard, dragging Cafu to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cafu stands and steps away. Roberts gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Cafu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cafu moves in looking to clinch but Roberts pushes him off.
Cafu scores with a sloppy right hand. Roberts should have avoided that one.
Cafu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Roberts avoids the head kick by Cafu.
Cafu doesn't manage to clinch there - Roberts circles away.
Roberts shoots in but Cafu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Edmilson Cafu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Roberts.
Cafu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cafu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Roberts checks a leg kick.
Cafu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cafu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Roberts counters with a shoot takedown. Cafu fights it but they end up in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cafu manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Cafu tries to clinch up.
Cafu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Roberts is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cafu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cafu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cafu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Roberts paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cafu clinches with his opponent.
Roberts jumps guard.
Roberts looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cafu is one step ahead there.
Roberts has a closed guard, preventing Cafu from standing up.
Cafu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cafu gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Roberts tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cafu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cafu has Roberts up against the cage in a clinch.
Cafu lands a knee to the head.
Cafu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cafu connects with a nasty looking knee right to Roberts's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Roberts trying to control the position but instead, Cafu has worked for underhooks and has pushed Roberts into the cage.
Roberts with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Edmilson Cafu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Roberts tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cafu just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cafu lands a shoulder strike.
Cafu utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Cafu lands a nice shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edmilson Cafu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cafu, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:25
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edmilson Cafu!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Devan Dubnyk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Laurent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Devan Dubnyk has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ Blue 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Devan Dubnyk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dick Laurent!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Steve Erwin and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laurent looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Laurent just misses with a punch to the body.
Dubnyk slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Laurent drops his hands momentarily and Dubnyk takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Laurent throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dubnyk.
Laurent tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dubnyk closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Laurent fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dubnyk checks it well.
Laurent throws the kick towards the body but Dubnyk avoids it.
Dubnyk works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
It looks like Dick Laurent has been cut.
Dubnyk is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dubnyk fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dubnyk lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A punch combination from Laurent misses.
Dubnyk drops Laurent with a beautiful combination! Laurent stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Dubnyk is looking for the KO!
Laurent is rocked!
Dubnyk dances in with a quick combination. Laurent is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Dubnyk snaps Laurent's head back. Laurent stumbles backwards against the cage. Dubnyk steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Laurent's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Laurent just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Devan Dubnyk!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ky Lebowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Sierra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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198 lbs
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ky Lebowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Sierra!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Skip Squint and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lebowski decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lebowski looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lebowski controlling the action here.
Sierra really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lebowski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lebowski working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Sierra's thigh. Sierra counters though and makes it back to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sierra is on top in guard.
Lebowski is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lebowski keeping moving, preventing Sierra from controlling successfully.
Sierra tries to free his leg and advance position but Lebowski is retaining full guard.
Sierra is looking to work some ground and pound but Lebowski has wrist control.
Lebowski working a defensive guard here.
Sierra engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lebowski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sierra.
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.
Sierra trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sierra trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sierra postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lebowski is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sierra, into his guard.
Lebowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Sierra is retaining full guard.
Sierra keeping moving, preventing Lebowski from controlling successfully.
Sierra keeping full guard, as Lebowski tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lebowski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lebowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lebowski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get 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.
Sierra tries for a takedown but Lebowski circles away easily
and Lebowski counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Sierra's guard now.
Lebowski trying to control but Sierra is working from the bottom.
Lebowski wants to pass the guard but Sierra is keeping the position.
Sierra is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lebowski is controlling him.
Sierra keeping full guard, as Lebowski tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lebowski advances position into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ky Lebowski dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sierra fails with the takedown
letting Lebowski counter with a right hand.
Sierra tries to clinch
and Sierra takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lebowski shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lebowski wants to control from the top but Sierra keeps moving.
Sierra wants to sweep but no luck.
Sierra is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sierra looking for a sweep. Not yet Sierra, not yet.
Sierra is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lebowski lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lebowski stopping the sweep attempt from Sierra.
Lebowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sierra is keeping the position for now.
Lebowski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sierra is trying to control the position but Lebowski postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Lebowski wants to pass the guard but Sierra is keeping the position.
Lebowski wants to control from the top but Sierra keeps moving.
Lebowski wants to pass the guard but Sierra is keeping the 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.
Lebowski drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sierra manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lebowski has Sierra in his guard.
Sierra throwing strikes from guard but Lebowski blocks nicely.
Lebowski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sierra not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sierra tries to free his leg and advance position but Lebowski is retaining full guard.
Sierra tries to stand but Lebowski is controlling from the bottom.
Lebowski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lebowski keeping moving, preventing Sierra from controlling successfully.
Sierra makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lebowski keeping full guard, as Sierra tries to pass.
Sierra is looking to work some ground and pound but Lebowski has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sierra looking to sit in guard and control but Lebowski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sierra wants to sweep here but Lebowski controlling him for the moment.
Sierra keeping moving, preventing Lebowski from controlling successfully.
Sierra is trying to keep Lebowski in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sierra keeping full guard, as Lebowski tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ky Lebowski dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Sierra drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lebowski keeping full guard, as Sierra tries to pass.
Sierra wants to control from the top but Lebowski keeps moving.
Sierra stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lebowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sierra looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Sierra wants to control from the top but Lebowski keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sierra is sitting in close to Lebowski's body. Lebowski has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Sierra is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Sierra is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Lebowski.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ky Lebowski!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Huevos Rancheros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Vera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rancheros comes to the cage accompanied by Di Yinarei Il Gulu die lieye. Huevos Rancheros has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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282 lbs
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280 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
1 - 0 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Huevos Rancheros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Daniel Vera!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Steve Erwin and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vera slips a straight right by Rancheros.
Good exchange - Rancheros coming out on top.
Vera doesn't manage to clinch there - Rancheros circles away.
Rancheros lands a lovely overhand right.
Vera fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rancheros defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vera.
Vera fails to land the takedown.
Rancheros misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vera.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vera closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rancheros circles away.
Huevos Rancheros has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Vera.
Vera bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rancheros is not content to let Vera control the position.
Vera misses with the ground and pound.
Vera throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Vera working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Vera misses with the ground and pound.
Vera has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rancheros tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vera tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Vera throws an elbow but Rancheros slips to the side and avoids it well.
Vera looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Rancheros is avoiding damage well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rancheros managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Vera.
Rancheros managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Vera.
Rancheros knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vera on the ground.
Vera decides to stand back up.
Vera moves in looking to clinch but Rancheros pushes him off.
Vera is looking to clinch.
Vera tries to clinch but Rancheros moves out of range.
Vera throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
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.
Vera moves in looking to clinch but Rancheros pushes him off.
Vera on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rancheros avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rancheros scores with a jab.
Vera shoots in for a takedown but Rancheros shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vera tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rancheros swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rancheros circles away from the clinch attempt.
Huevos Rancheros is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vera shoots in but no luck this time.
Rancheros lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Vera tries to clinch but Rancheros moves out of range.
Rancheros throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vera tries to land a leg kick but Rancheros saw it coming and moves away.
Vera dodges the punch combination from Rancheros.
Rancheros lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rancheros throws a right hand that Vera ducks under and follows up with a left that Vera also avoids with ease.
Vera moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rancheros moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rancheros misses with a series of wild punches.
Vera misses with a low kick.
Vera shoots in but Rancheros avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vera tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rancheros swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rancheros misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rancheros lands a jab to the head.
Vera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rancheros manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vera forces Rancheros back against the cage and clinches.
Rancheros is trying to break the clinch but Vera is controlling him.
Vera wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rancheros has him pressed against the cage.
Rancheros working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vera has Rancheros pressed against the cage, preventing Rancheros from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vera prevents the takedown attempt.
Vera manages to break the clinch.
Rancheros looks to land a combination but Vera avoids it well.
Rancheros misses with a straight right.
Vera connects with a leg kick. Rancheros looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Vera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rancheros.
Vera shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rancheros defends it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rancheros jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vera shoots in for a takedown but Rancheros shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vera doesn't manage to clinch there - Rancheros circles away.
Vera fails with a takedown attempt.
Vera shoots in looking for a takedown but Rancheros manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vera's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rancheros throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rancheros circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vera looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vera closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Vera looks gassed!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vera working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Vera misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Huevos Rancheros dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rancheros keeps the fight on the outside.
Rancheros misses with a double jab.
Rancheros scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A punch combination from Rancheros misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Vera scores with a four punch combination!
Huevos Rancheros is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed right hand from Rancheros misses the target.
Vera fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rancheros avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rancheros works Vera's body with a nice hook.
Rancheros swats away the attempt to clinch by Vera.
Rancheros looks to land a left hand but Vera moved out of range nicely.
Rancheros looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vera looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rancheros is fending him off so far but Vera persists. Nope, Rancheros circles away and we're back to standing.
Rancheros loads up on a big right hand but Vera slips the punch.
Rancheros misses with a straight right.
Vera ducks under a wild hook from Rancheros.
Huevos Rancheros is winning the standup battle so far.
Vera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rancheros.
A jab from Rancheros misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Rancheros misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rancheros misses with the combination.
Vera looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Vera gets to his feet - Rancheros follows without any prompting.
Vera throws a right and a left that Rancheros avoids nicely.
Vera wants to clinch up but Rancheros keeps it at a distance.
Rancheros is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rancheros feints a jab promting Vera to slip. Rancheros then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Vera slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Vera misses with a few strikes there.
Rancheros will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rancheros lands with a nice combination. Vera backs away looking to recover.
Rancheros misses with a two punch combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vera looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rancheros swats away the attempt to clinch by Vera.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rancheros pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rancheros throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Rancheros throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vera shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rancheros fails to land with a series of punches.
Vera tries to close the distance and clinch but Rancheros swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vera shoots for a takedown but Rancheros saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Huevos Rancheros has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Vera.
Rancheros lands a nice hook to Vera's body. Vera takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vera is breathing heavily.
Rancheros throws a right and a left that Vera avoids nicely.
Rancheros throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vera counters with a shoot takedown. Rancheros fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vera throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vera missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vera stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Vera shoots in looking for a takedown but Rancheros manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vera's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rancheros stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rancheros wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vera gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rancheros stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rancheros wants it to stay on the feet.
Vera on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rancheros connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The fighters circling - Rancheros throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rancheros thuds his right hand into Vera's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vera doesn't manage to clinch there - Rancheros circles away.
Vera does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rancheros cracks Vera with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vera shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rancheros as he jumps to the side.
Rancheros throws a jab when Vera was well out of range.
Vera looks for a takedown but Rancheros sprawls well.
Rancheros will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rancheros connects with a nice looking jab.
Rancheros misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rancheros misses with a two punch combination.
Rancheros looks to score with a jab to the body but Vera is just out of range.
Vera slips under a jab from Rancheros.
Vera shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rancheros sprawls well. Rancheros wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vera gets slowly back to his feet.
Vera doesn't manage to clinch there - Rancheros circles away.
Vera moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vera is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rancheros leaves Vera with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rancheros, as that shot connected.
Vera misses with a two punch combination.
Rancheros swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vera.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Some wild striking there from Rancheros.
Vera slips a straight right by Rancheros.
Rancheros fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rancheros throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vera.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Huevos Rancheros dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Vera slips a jab from Rancheros.
Vera connects with a solid leg kick.
Rancheros throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vera counters with a series of strikes. Rancheros will be more careful next time no doubt.
It looks like Huevos Rancheros has been cut.
Rancheros throws a hook but Vera blocks it.
Rancheros swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vera counters with a shoot takedown. Rancheros fights it but they end up in guard.
Vera postures up in Rancheros's guard and throws a big left but Rancheros blocks it.
Vera is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vera distracts Rancheros with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Daniel Vera has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vera in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vera accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vera throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vera gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Rancheros swats away the attempt to clinch by Vera.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vera is looking to clinch but Rancheros is avoiding it.
Vera staying out of range there.
Vera showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rancheros.
Vera shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rancheros sprawls well. Rancheros wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vera gets slowly back to his feet.
Rancheros tries to keep at a distance but Vera has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vera tries to break free but Rancheros pushes him back against the cage.
Vera tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rancheros keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vera's efforts to push away.
Vera tries to score a body lock takedown but Rancheros shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Huevos Rancheros has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Vera.
Vera wants to break free but Rancheros has control.
Rancheros pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rancheros fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vera manages to avoid it.
Rancheros misses with a double jab
and Vera counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Daniel Vera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vera not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rancheros keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Vera landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Vera throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vera passes the guard and advances to mount!
Rancheros is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Vera pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Vera there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Vera scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Rancheros?
Vera with the ground and pound from mount.
Huevos Rancheros's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Huevos Rancheros's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Daniel Vera!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hussak Claw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bogdan Stupko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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130 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hussak Claw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bogdan Stupko!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Donatello Bradman and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stupko looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Claw!
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.
Claw bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Claw 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.
Claw 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.
Stupko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stupko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Claw gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Claw drops back looking for a leg! Stupko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stupko manages to kick Claw off! Claw jumps back into Stupko's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Claw drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Claw jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Claw 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.
Claw drops back looking for a leg! Stupko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stupko manages to kick Claw off! Claw jumps back into Stupko's guard.
Claw 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stupko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Claw 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.
Stupko looking for a guillotine here but Claw defends easily.
Claw drops back looking for a leg! Stupko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stupko manages to kick Claw off! Claw jumps back into Stupko's guard.
Claw drops back looking for a leg! Stupko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stupko manages to kick Claw off! Claw jumps back into Stupko's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claw drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Claw jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Claw drops back looking for a leg! Stupko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stupko manages to kick Claw off! Claw jumps back into Stupko's guard.
Claw thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Claw drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Claw jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Claw thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stupko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stupko looks gassed!
Claw drops back looking for a leg! Stupko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stupko manages to kick Claw off! Claw jumps back into Stupko's guard.
Stupko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bogdan Stupko will probably get the nod.
That's time! Claw's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Claw fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Stupko sprawls well initially but Claw persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Claw is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stupko has managed to free his arm - good work.
Stupko is defending against the submission attempts here by Claw.
Stupko has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Claw is working away from the top position though.
Stupko is breathing heavily.
Claw works his way into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Claw is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stupko knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Claw is trying to get an arm triangle but Stupko is defending well.
Claw working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Claw is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stupko knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Claw is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stupko is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Claw working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Claw working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claw goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Stupko rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Claw's guard! Nice work there by Stupko!
Claw had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stupko defends it easily.
Stupko drops back looking for a leg! Claw is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Claw manages to kick Stupko off! Stupko jumps back into Claw's guard.
Claw has his foot on Stupko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stupko works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stupko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Claw lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Stupko!
Claw looking to secure an arm triangle but Stupko defends it well.
Claw goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Stupko turns into him and now he's in Claw's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hussak Claw dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Claw wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stupko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Claw counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stupko won't be happy with that.
Claw tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Claw has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Claw has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Stupko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Claw goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Stupko turns into him and now he's in Claw's guard.
Claw had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stupko defends it easily.
Claw looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Claw looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Stupko passes into half guard.
Claw actively working from the bottom here.
Claw wants to get back to full guard.
Claw makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Claw.
Claw wants to sweep here but Stupko controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claw has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stupko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Claw wants to sweep here but Stupko controlling him for the moment.
Stupko is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Claw has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Stupko is looking to defend but Claw has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Stupko! Claw pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Stupko taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Hussak Claw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Teddy Bass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Prince (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Prince is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Elephant Man - Haters (feat Hunt & Jim Jones) . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Teddy Bass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bob Prince!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Skip Squint and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bass connects with a body shot that sends Prince's belly button to the back.
Bob Prince seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bass drives through with a takedown into guard.
Prince working for a triangle but Bass defends it easily.
Bass thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Prince keeping full guard, as Bass tries to pass.
Bass passes Prince's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Prince is pushing off trying to get to his feet. Bass has hold of the leg though and he's dropped back for a heel hook… has he got it?? YES! Prince is tapping! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Teddy Bass!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between James Ennis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Sotiropoulos (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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Ennis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Sotiropoulos!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Hugh Johnson and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sotiropoulos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ennis misses with a two punch combination.
Sotiropoulos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ennis was well out of range. Poor timing from Sotiropoulos.
Sotiropoulos drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sotiropoulos.
Ennis shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Ennis was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ennis wants to control the pace but Sotiropoulos is squirming around nicely.
Sotiropoulos working to try and regain half guard.
Ennis scoring with strikes but Sotiropoulos is staying in there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ennis is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Sotiropoulos tries to reverse the position but Ennis maintains control.
Ennis looking to secure an arm triangle but Sotiropoulos defends it well.
Sotiropoulos tries to improve his position but Ennis has taken his back! Ennis has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Sotiropoulos tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Ennis pushes Sotiropoulos away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). James Ennis!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mondo Marcio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Detroit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Mondo Marcio has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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199 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mondo Marcio!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Max Detroit!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Eliza Hachem and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marcio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marcio throws a head kick but Detroit moves out of range.
Marcio misses with a double jab.
Marcio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Marcio misses.
Detroit misses with a two punch combination.
Marcio digs a good hook to Detroit's body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Marcio.
Detroit lands a head kick!
It looks like Mondo Marcio has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Detroit throws a leg kick that misses.
Detroit lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Detroit lands a two punch combo.
Marcio is rocked!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Detroit throws a pinpoint strike between Marcio's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Marcio crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Detroit scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Max Detroit!
Max Detroit is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Longfellow Deeds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lorenzo Montana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Deeds's entrance music is Evils Deeds. A fine choice. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Longfellow Deeds!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Lorenzo Montana!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, John Mangel and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montana getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Good leg kick by Montana there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Deeds shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Montana but Montana pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Deeds looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Montana is fending him off so far but Deeds persists. Nope, Montana circles away and we're back to standing.
Deeds misses the shot to the body.
Deeds tries to move into range but Montana moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Deeds ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Montana moves away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Montana.
A looping hook to the body misses from Deeds. Montana does a little dance to reset his feet.
Montana misses with a straight left.
Montana misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Montana.
Montana chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Deeds throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Deeds misses with a straight right.
No luck for Deeds with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Longfellow Deeds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deeds throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Deeds is looking to wear down Montana with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Deeds walks into a stiff left hand from Montana.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deeds showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Montana.
Montana throws a nice inside leg kick.
Montana misses with a body shot.
Deeds connects with the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deeds connects with a body shot that sends Montana's belly button to the back.
Deeds misses with a body shot
and Montana counters with a low kick, right behind Deeds 's knee.
Deeds misses with a takedown
letting Montana counter with a right hand.
Deeds is breathing heavily.
Montana misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Deeds throws an overhand right that lands on Montana's shoulder, as Montana tries to avoid the shot.
Longfellow Deeds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Montana swings for the body but Deeds moves out of range.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Deeds. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Deeds fails with the takedown
and Montana counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Montana connects with a solid leg kick.
Montana connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Deeds's hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Deeds stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Montana.
Montana scores with a leg kick.
Montana lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Deeds backs up against the cage.
Deeds on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Montana lands a nice shot that snaps Deeds's head back.
Montana connects with a solid leg kick.
Montana cracks Deeds with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Montana goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Deeds is rocked!
Montana fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Deeds to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Deeds looks to clinch but Montana throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Deeds taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Lorenzo Montana! Lorenzo Montana retains his welterweight title!
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