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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Esta me Dinero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Garvey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garvey is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by One Loaf of Bread -- Damian Marley. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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130 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Esta me Dinero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marcus Garvey!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Hugh Johnson and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dinero has his takedown stuffed
and Garvey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dinero tries for a takedown but Garvey circles away easily
and Garvey counters with a nice uppercut.
Garvey throws a combination. Dinero tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dinero misses with a double jab
and Garvey counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dinero tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Garvey smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Esta me Dinero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dinero misses with a body kick.
Garvey lands an overhand right.
Garvey swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dinero.
Dinero is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Garvey there.
Oh Dinero is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dinero doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Garvey counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Garvey lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Garvey holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Dinero tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Garvey smiles and moves away.
Dinero really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
BOOM! Garvey lands a beautiful left hook that drops Dinero. Dinero tries to recover but Garvey is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Dinero lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Garvey!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Donelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Lloyd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lloyd is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Hives - Tick Tick Boom. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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167 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joseph Donelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tom Lloyd!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Bruno Hogan and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donelly scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lloyd takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Donelly throws a lazy uppercut
and Donelly takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Donelly tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Donelly takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lloyd scoring well with a low kick there.
Lloyd fakes the leg kick and cracks Donelly in the body.
Donelly just misses with a punch to the body.
Donelly misses with an uppercut.
Donelly falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lloyd counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Lloyd pushes Donelly away with a front kick.
Jab by Lloyd.
Lloyd plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donelly throws a nice looking combination but Lloyd bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Donelly rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lloyd counters with a straight right hand.
Donelly misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lloyd counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Donelly swings widly with a right hand
and Lloyd counters with a head kick.
Donelly is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donelly takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lloyd throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Donelly's head.
Donelly is rocked!
Lloyd with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Donelly misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Donelly blocks a head kick by Lloyd.
Donelly swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lloyd counters with a thumping low kick.
Donelly on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lloyd scores with a spinning back kick!
Donelly throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lloyd counters with a thumping low kick.
Donelly is looking to wear down Lloyd with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A good leg kick by Lloyd.
Donelly throws a right hand that misses
and Lloyd counters with a good, hard body kick but Donelly shrugs it off.
Nice body kick there by Lloyd.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Donelly takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lloyd lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That kick from Lloyd tenderised Donelly's leg. Donelly is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lloyd delivers a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donelly displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lloyd.
Donelly will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Lloyd cracks the inside of Donelly's front leg.
Joseph Donelly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lloyd scores with a head kick.
Donelly takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Donelly throws an overhand right that lands on Lloyd's shoulder, as Lloyd tries to avoid the shot.
Donelly throws a lazy uppercut
and Lloyd counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Lloyd moves into range and clinches up with Donelly.
Donelly avoiding damage as Lloyd throws knees to the body.
Lloyd's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Lloyd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lloyd misses with a punch to the body.
Donelly is trying to break the clinch but Lloyd is controlling him.
Lloyd tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lloyd lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Donelly's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Donelly tries to break free but Lloyd pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donelly on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lloyd lands with a short shot to the head.
Donelly tries to break free but Lloyd pushes him back against the cage.
Lloyd has Donelly pressed against the cage, preventing Donelly from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nice body punch from Lloyd - that landed with a thud.
Lloyd misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Donelly.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lloyd.
Lloyd lands a nice shot to the body.
Lloyd is trying to stall.
Lloyd misses with some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Donelly blocks an elbow strike from Lloyd.
Donelly prevents a takedown attempt there.
Joseph Donelly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Lloyd.
Donelly can't break the clinch.
Lloyd misses with a punch to the body.
Lloyd lands a nice shot to the body.
Lloyd keeps control of Donelly as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A left hand lands to the body for Lloyd.
A hook to the body from Lloyd.
Lloyd works on Donelly's body with a couple of short punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Lloyd.
Lloyd is trying to stall.
A left hand lands to the body for Lloyd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lloyd struggles to land a body shot inside as Donelly controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Lloyd.
Lloyd is working Donelly over against the cage.
A body shot lands from Lloyd.
Lloyd lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Donelly or not.
Nice body punch from Lloyd.
Lloyd works on Donelly's body with a couple of short punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lloyd goes for a takedown attempt but Donelly pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lloyd fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Donelly.
Donelly falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lloyd counters with a leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Donelly misses with a body shot.
Lloyd shoots for a takedown but Donelly saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lloyd tries to clinch up but Donelly circles away and keeps his distance.
Donelly sizes up Lloyd with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Lloyd dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lloyd lands a leg kick that knocks Donelly off balance momentarily.
Donelly scores with a nice head shot.
Donelly catches Lloyd with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Donelly misses with a lunging right hand
and Lloyd counters with a big head kick but Donelly shrugs it off.
Lloyd scores with a body shot.
Lloyd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Donelly missing with a left hand there. Lloyd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Donelly has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lloyd.
Joseph Donelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lloyd dives in and grabs Donelly's left leg, looking for a takedown. Donelly pushes down on Lloyd's head and hops out.
Donelly lands a glancing blow to the side of Lloyd's head.
Donelly dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Donelly throws a poor cross that misses
and Lloyd counters with a slapping leg kick.
Good leg kick by Lloyd there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Donelly throws a poor cross that misses
and Lloyd counters with a nice low kick that buckles Donelly's knee momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Donelly. Lloyd does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lloyd looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Donelly swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lloyd counters with a slapping leg kick.
Donelly takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Donelly misses with a hook
and Lloyd counters with a nice low kick that buckles Donelly's knee momentarily.
Lloyd scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lloyd slips under a jab.
Donelly throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lloyd counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lloyd wants to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lloyd.
Lloyd throws a sloppy head kick and Donelly moves out of range easily.
Donelly misses with a hook
and Lloyd counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Donelly is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Lloyd avoids a punch combination nicely.
Donelly is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donelly missing with a left hand there. Lloyd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lloyd buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lloyd has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Donelly looks to score with a jab to the body but Lloyd is just out of range.
Donelly misses with a double jab
and Lloyd counters with an outside leg kick.
Donelly takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lloyd takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Donelly swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lloyd counters with an inside leg kick.
Lloyd is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Donelly looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Donelly connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tom Lloyd seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Donelly swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Donelly misses with a left hand
and Lloyd counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lloyd throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lloyd scoring well with a low kick there.
Donelly sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lloyd.
Joseph Donelly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Lloyd.
Lloyd's jab looks to have found its range, popping Donelly under the eye.
Donelly rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lloyd counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Donelly throws an ugly left hook that misses
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Lloyd counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Lloyd lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lloyd scores with a kick to the midsection.
Lloyd swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lloyd with a nice cross.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lloyd.
Donelly takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donelly throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lloyd counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Donelly gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A looping hook to the body misses from Donelly. Lloyd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lloyd scores with a head kick. Donelly tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A good leg kick by Lloyd.
Donelly throws a poor cross that misses
and Lloyd counters with a head kick. That will keep Donelly thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Donelly throws an off balance right hand
and Lloyd counters with a head kick. That will keep Donelly thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Lloyd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Donelly.
Donelly misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lloyd counters with a thumping low kick.
Lloyd connects with a leg kick. Donelly looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Donelly circles away from the clinch attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Donelly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donelly misses with a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lloyd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Lloyd showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Lloyd lands with a slapping head kick.
Lloyd throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Donelly's head.
Lloyd lands with a kick to the temple. Donelly shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Lloyd tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Donelly throws a lazy uppercut
and Lloyd counters with a solid body kick.
Lloyd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Donelly.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lloyd.
Lloyd throws a jab but it's blocked by Donelly.
Lloyd lands with a thumping leg kick.
Donelly misses with a shot to the body
and Lloyd counters with a nice leg kick.
Donelly waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lloyd.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lloyd shoots in but Donelly avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lloyd moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donelly misses with an uppercut
and Lloyd counters with a head kick.
Donelly throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lloyd counters with a head kick.
Lloyd throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Donelly's head.
Donelly connects with a body shot.
Lloyd pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Donelly throws a big shot that misses.
Donelly throws an off balance right hand
and Lloyd counters with a good low kick that Donelly was not able to check.
Donelly misses with a combination
and Lloyd counters with a nice leg kick.
Lloyd thows a body kick. Donelly tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Donelly connects with a body shot that sends Lloyd's belly button to the back.
Lloyd digs a good hook to Donelly's body.
Lloyd scores with a nice strike.
Donelly throws a right hand that misses
and Lloyd counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lloyd turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Donelly lands with a good body shot.
Lloyd moves in looking to clinch but Donelly pushes him off.
Donelly misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Crunch! Lloyd slams his shin into Donelly's torso.
Lloyd throws a one two combo.
Lloyd turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Donelly has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lloyd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lloyd looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lloyd thumps Donelly with a low kick.
Lloyd fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Donelly has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lloyd scores with a kick to the body.
Lloyd tests Donelly's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lloyd scores with a hook to the body. Donelly takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Lloyd.
Lloyd fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lloyd lands with a thumping leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lloyd darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lloyd fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lloyd looks to score with a jab to the body but Donelly is just out of range.
Lloyd lands with a slapping head kick.
Lloyd lands a nice looking body kick.
Lloyd chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lloyd thows a body kick. Donelly tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Lloyd tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Donelly manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Donelly tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lloyd looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A head kick from Lloyd lands but Donelly takes it in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lloyd is looking to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Donelly as Lloyd shoots in.
Joseph Donelly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Donelly swats away the attempt to clinch by Lloyd.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lloyd, right into the meat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lloyd.
Donelly takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lloyd scores with a kick to the midsection.
Donelly misses with a left hand
and Lloyd counters with a big head kick but Donelly shrugs it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lloyd connects with a solid leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lloyd throws a nice outside leg kick.
Donelly misses with a hook
and Lloyd counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lloyd throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Donelly's head.
Tom Lloyd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lloyd.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Lloyd comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lloyd has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 26:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Lloyd!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocco Jackman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hassan Sayer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sayer has chosen Don't Let Me Fall as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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275 lbs
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rocco Jackman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hassan Sayer!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Hugh Johnson and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jackman distracts Sayer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jackman tries to free his leg and advance position but Sayer is retaining full guard.
Jackman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sayer's guard.
Jackman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sayer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackman pulls his head out easily.
Sayer looks gassed!
Jackman working the head and body with strikes.
Jackman is nestled in close to Sayer, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackman passes to full mount!
Jackman putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
A nice elbow there by Jackman.
Sayer is desperately trying to improve his position but Jackman has a good base and remains in mount.
Jackman lands a big elbow - Sayer is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Sayer is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Rocco Jackman!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tony Ingram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heero Yuy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yuy has chosen Coma Black - Marilyn Manson as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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139 lbs
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132 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tony Ingram!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Heero Yuy!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Hugh Johnson and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ingram uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yuy.
Yuy throws an off balance right hand
and Ingram counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A combination from Yuy does no damage.
Ingram really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Yuy shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ingram is controlling Yuy's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ingram avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Yuy.
Yuy thows a huge punch but Ingram dodges it nicely.
Yuy sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yuy is working for a kimura but Ingram is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ingram tries to get to full guard but Yuy has control of the leg.
Ingram has his hands clasped together around Yuy's back. He's all about the action.
Yuy wants to take a breather but Ingram is having none of it.
Yuy is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Ingram moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Yuy preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ingram seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Yuy trying to control but Ingram is working from the bottom.
Yuy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Heero Yuy has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Yuy falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Ingram to counter with a crisp jab.
Yuy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ingram connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ingram drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuy gets the takedown into side control.
Ingram regains half guard, as Yuy was trying to land strikes.
Yuy trying to control the action but Ingram is working from the bottom.
Yuy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ingram regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ingram keeping moving, preventing Yuy from controlling successfully.
Ingram manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ingram controlling his opponent.
Yuy is trying to escape the mount.
Ingram controlling his opponent.
Yuy wants to hold on but Ingram pushes him away.
Ingram tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heero Yuy dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Yuy throws a combination that misses
and Ingram counters with a stiff right hand.
Yuy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ingram counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ingram scores with a takedown into Yuy's guard.
Ingram preventing the sweep.
Ingram won't allow Yuy to get back to his feet.
Ingram controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tony Ingram has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Yuy misses with a left hand
and Ingram counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ingram stalling.
Yuy wants to control but Ingram is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Yuy is looking for a sweep. Ingram is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ingram takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Yuy is trying to maintain the position but Ingram is very close to passing his half guard.
Yuy wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yuy is breathing heavily.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Heero Yuy hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Yuy throws an off balance right hand
and Ingram counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ingram.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ingram content to stall in guard here.
Yuy trying to keep a closed guard but Ingram is proving a slippery customer.
Ingram not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ingram trying to control the position from guard on top but Yuy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ingram showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ingram ducks under a wild hook from Yuy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ingram counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Yuy manages to get to full guard.
Ingram stopping the sweep attempt from Yuy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ingram sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ingram trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ingram prevents Yuy from getting back to his feet.
Yuy working a defensive guard here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ingram misses with a takedown attempt
and Yuy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yuy misses with a double jab
and Ingram counters with a nice double leg into side control. Yuy won't be happy with that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Ingram dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Ingram misses with a takedown
letting Yuy counter with a right hand.
Yuy misses with a combination
and Ingram counters with a shoot takedown. Yuy fights it but they end up in guard.
Yuy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ingram controls the pace.
Yuy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yuy is pulling down on Ingram's head to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ingram slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Yuy throws a combination that misses
and Ingram counters with a shoot takedown. Yuy fights it but they end up in guard.
Yuy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ingram slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ingram wants to control from the top but Yuy keeps moving.
Yuy pulls Ingram in to control the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ingram fails with the takedown
and Yuy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yuy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yuy feints a jab promting Ingram to slip. Yuy then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ingram slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Yuy throws a right hand that Ingram ducks under and follows up with a left that Ingram also avoids with ease.
Yuy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Ingram with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Ingram. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yuy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yuy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ingram counters with a takedown into side control.
Yuy manages to get back to half guard.
Yuy desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ingram perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ingram has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Yuy looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ingram sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tony Ingram has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Ingram shoots in looking for a takedown but Yuy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ingram's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Ingram showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ingram has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Ingram!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sandor Clegane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peekay Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Noise Won't Stop. Peekay Williams will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sandor Clegane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Peekay Williams!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Winston Howard and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clegane throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Williams tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Clegane is in Williams's guard.
Clegane slips nicely into half guard.
Clegane controlling the action here.
Williams is looking for a sweep. Clegane is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clegane is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Williams doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Clegane.
Clegane is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams is looking to escape.
Clegane moves nicely into side control.
Clegane is working to tighten is grip on Williams's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Williams has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Clegane is really squeezing tight and eventually Williams passes out! Clegane breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sandor Clegane!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rodrick Cassel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Axel Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Cassel might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Sucks to be me . Axel Stevens has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Rodrick Cassel's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rodrick Cassel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Axel Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Bruno Hogan and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cassel tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Stevens to counter with a crisp jab.
Cassel misses with a takedown
and Stevens cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cassel has his takedown stuffed
and Stevens cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stevens moves into range and clinches up with Cassel.
Cassel is trying to force a seperation but Stevens has the dominant position.
Stevens stops a takedown attempt from Cassel.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodrick Cassel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stevens is pressed up against the cage. Cassel has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stevens down to the mat. Stevens avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cassel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stevens.
Stevens lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cassel at a distance.
Cassel tries for a takedown but Stevens circles away easily
and Stevens counters with a left to the body.
Cassel is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cassel gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stevens moves into the clinch.
Stevens lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stevens scores with a shot to the side of Cassel's head.
A knee to the head by Stevens.
Stevens unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Stevens working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stevens scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stevens utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Stevens lands a nice uppercut.
Stevens scores with a shoulder strike.
Stevens lands with a left to the head.
Stevens crunches a lovely knee into Cassel's ribcage.
Stevens lands a shot to the body.
Nice elbow from Stevens.
Stevens lands an elbow just above Cassel 's eye.
Stevens works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stevens lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cassel backwards.
A shot in the inside from Stevens.
A knee to the head by Stevens.
Stevens lands a left hand.
Stevens gets through Cassel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stevens lands a shot to the body.
Stevens is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Stevens lands with a short shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Stevens.
Stevens scores with a hook to the body.
Stevens scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stevens scores a nice knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left hand lands to the body for Stevens.
Nice body punch from Stevens.
Stevens works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stevens lands with a left to the head.
Stevens lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stevens lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens lands an uppercut.
Stevens lands a nice shot to the body.
Stevens lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stevens lands a left hand.
Stevens lands a damaging elbow.
A short body shot lands from Stevens as the two fighters clinch.
Stevens scores with a hook to the body.
Stevens connects with a knee to the head.
A short right from Stevens.
A short right from Stevens.
Cassel is trying to force a seperation but Stevens has the dominant position.
Stevens lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stevens scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stevens lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stevens lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cassel backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Stevens.
Still in the clinch, Stevens scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stevens lands a good knee to the midsection. Cassel won't want to take too many of those.
Stevens lands an uppercut.
Stevens throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cassels head.
A short body shot lands from Stevens as the two fighters clinch.
Stevens landing knees to the head.
Stevens lands a nice shot to the body.
Stevens lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stevens works on Cassel's body with a couple of short punches.
Stevens pushes Cassel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cassel backwards.
Stevens lands a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Stevens.
Stevens lands a shoulder strike.
Stevens lands with a light punch inside.
Stevens lands an elbow just above Cassel 's eye.
Stevens lands a shot to the body.
Cassel takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Stevens.
Stevens lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stevens lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cassel backwards.
Stevens throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cassel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stevens lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cassel tries to circle away but Stevens has him pinned against the cage.
Cassel wants to break free but Stevens has control.
Cassel takes an elbow to the forehead.
Stevens throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cassel blocks it with crossed arms.
A right handed body shot lands from Stevens.
Stevens comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Stevens doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stevens throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cassels head.
Stevens lands a nice knee to the body.
Nice body punch from Stevens - that landed with a thud.
Stevens lands a hook that snaps the head of Cassel backwards.
Stevens misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens can't find room to land a body shot as Cassel controls the action.
Cassel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cassel tries for a takedown. No joy.
Stevens pushes Cassel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stevens looking to throw knees to the head but Cassel is blocking nicely.
Cassel is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stevens gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cassel has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Stevens uses from the top position.
Stevens looking to pass the guard.
Stevens working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stevens thows a big elbow that misses.
Cassel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cassel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stevens manages to get himself to full guard.
Cassel wants to control from the top but Stevens keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Axel Stevens dominated that 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.
Stevens connects with an inside leg kick.
Stevens misses with a straight right.
Cassel with a poor takedown
and Stevens counters with a big head kick but Cassel shrugs it off.
Stevens has Cassel up against the cage in a clinch.
Cassel is looking to break free of the clinch but Stevens has double underhooks.
Cassel takes a knee to the side of the body.
Axel Stevens seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cassel is working for takedown but Stevens is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cassel can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodrick Cassel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stevens lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cassel or not.
Nice body punch from Stevens - that landed with a thud.
Stevens landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Stevens using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Stevens throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cassels head.
Cassel takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stevens.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice body punch from Stevens.
Cassel tries for a takedown but Stevens manages to get underhooks.
Stevens lands a damaging elbow.
Stevens lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stevens lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens lands with a light punch inside.
Stevens lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stevens lands with a left to the head.
Cassel takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cassel takes a shot to the head.
Cassel is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stevens gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Stevens lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stevens scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stevens landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Stevens lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Stevens.
Cassel is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Stevens comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Stevens is working Cassel over against the cage.
A knee to the head by Stevens.
Stevens lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stevens lands a shot to the body.
Stevens lands with a light punch inside.
Stevens cracks Cassel with a nice body shot.
Stevens lands with a short shot to the head.
Stevens connects with a knee to the head.
Cassel tries to score a body lock takedown but Stevens shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Stevens lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cassel backwards.
Stevens lands with a right to the head.
Stevens lands a body punch.
Stevens putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cassel in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stevens scores a nice knee to the body.
A short body shot lands from Stevens as the two fighters clinch.
Stevens lands a nice shot to the body.
Stevens with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Stevens can't find room to land a body shot as Cassel controls the action.
Stevens lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stevens throws an elbow but misses.
Cassel is working for takedown but Stevens is calmly controlling the position for now.
Stevens throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cassels head.
Stevens lands with a light punch inside.
Cassel is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stevens pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cassel drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A body shot lands from Stevens.
Still in the clinch, Stevens scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cassel takes a knee right on the jaw!
Stevens gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Stevens misses with a body punch.
Cassel wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cassel is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stevens gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Stevens lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cassel is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Stevens connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cassel's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens lands a body shot.
Cassel drops down looking for an ankle pick but Stevens pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cassel has his takedown stuffed
and Stevens counters with a right hand to the body.
Rodrick Cassel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stevens moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stevens takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cassel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stevens can pounce on him.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Stevens enables Cassel to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Stevens manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Stevens had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cassel defends it easily.
Stevens is looking for a triangle here but Cassel uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Cassel working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens is trying to get back to half guard.
Stevens sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Cassel passes the guard and advances to mount!
Stevens is desperately trying to improve his position but Cassel has a good base and remains in mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stevens is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cassel looking to control but Stevens is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Stevens is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Axel Stevens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Cassel shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stevens sprawls well. Stevens wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cassel gets slowly back to his feet.
Cassel with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stevens counters by clinching up.
Cassel takes an elbow to the forehead.
Stevens is pressed up against the cage. Cassel has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stevens down to the mat. Stevens avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodrick Cassel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cassel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stevens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cassel thinking.
Cassel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cassel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stevens scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cassel misses with a combination
and Stevens holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Stevens lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cassel is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Stevens lands a knee to the head.
Stevens works on Cassel's body with a couple of short punches.
A short uppercut from Stevens.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stevens scores with a hook to the body.
Stevens lands an elbow that stopped Cassel in his tracks for a moment.
A short right from Stevens on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Stevens scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Stevens as the two fighters clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Stevens.
Stevens landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Stevens lands a body punch.
Stevens connects with a knee to the head.
Stevens lands a shot to the body.
Stevens presses Cassel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stevens lands with a right to the head.
Stevens cracks Cassel with a nice body shot.
Stevens presses Cassel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stevens scores with a shoulder strike.
Cassel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cassel manages to pull guard.
Cassel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stevens passes Cassel's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cassel is trying to stand up here but Stevens is controlling him well.
Stevens lands with a punch from half guard.
Cassel wants to control but Stevens is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Stevens thows a huge punch but Cassel dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cassel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stevens.
Stevens is looking for a kimura here.
Stevens not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rodrick Cassel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cassel blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stevens.
Cassel looks like he's trying to stand up.
Stevens trying to control from half guard but Cassel is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens working Cassel over with strikes.
Stevens tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cassel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Stevens not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stevens passes to full mount!
Cassel takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Cassel is trying to escape the mount.
Stevens postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Cassel looks a forlorn figure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Cassel turns into him and now he's in Stevens's guard.
Stevens is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stevens wants to sweep here but Cassel controlling him for the moment.
Cassel trying to control the position from guard on top but Stevens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Axel Stevens is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cassel thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stevens is pulling down on Cassel's head to control his posture.
Cassel postures up in Stevens's guard and throws a big left but Stevens blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Axel Stevens comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stevens winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 26:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 26:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Axel Stevens!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Huma Krynn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Salomon Greed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Huma Krynn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Salomon Greed!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Steve Erwin and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krynn has Greed up against the cage in a clinch.
Greed tries to circle away but Krynn has him pinned against the cage.
Krynn managing to block the knees to the body from Greed.
Greed tries a knee to the head but Krynn blocks it.
Nice elbow from Krynn.
Stalling in the clinch from Krynn.
Krynn pushes off an throws an elbow but Greed leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Greed avoids the elbow strike from Krynn, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Krynn just misses with a elbow thrown towards Greed's brow.
Krynn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Greed blocks an elbow strike from Krynn.
Greed stalling in the clinch.
Krynn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Greed tries a knee to the head but Krynn blocks it.
Greed looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Greed blocks an elbow strike from Krynn.
Greed stalling the fight.
Greed misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Krynn.
Krynn dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Greed takes an elbow to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krynn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Krynn just misses with a elbow thrown towards Greed's brow.
Krynn holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Krynn lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Salomon Greed has been cut.
Greed takes an elbow to the forehead.
Krynn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Greed using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Krynn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greed looking to throw knees to the head but Krynn is blocking nicely.
Krynn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Krynn.
Krynn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Greed takes an elbow to the temple.
Greed tries to land a knee to the head but Krynn blocks with his arms.
Greed dodges an elbow strike from Krynn.
Greed tries a knee to the head but Krynn blocks it.
Krynn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Krynn lands an elbow inside that Greed shrugs off.
That has opened up Salomon Greed's cut even more.
Greed stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Greed blocks an elbow strike from Krynn.
Krynn lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Greed avoids a wild elbow strike from Krynn.
Greed blocks the elbow strike.
Greed avoids a wild elbow strike from Krynn.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Krynn just misses with a elbow thrown towards Greed's brow.
Greed avoids a wild elbow strike from Krynn.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Krynn.
Greed is looking to control Krynn's arms but Krynn gets an underhook and turns him. Now Greed has his back to the cage.
Greed misses with a knee strike.
Greed is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Krynn is defending well for now.
Krynn lands an elbow just above Greed 's eye.
The cut above Salomon Greed's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Greed is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Krynn is keeping busy.
Krynn lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Greed is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krynn pushes off an throws an elbow but Greed leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Krynn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Greed is trying to break the clinch but Krynn is controlling him.
Krynn taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Krynn lands a damaging elbow.
Greed is still on wobbly legs! Can Krynn finish him?
Greed dodges an elbow strike from Krynn.
Krynn throws an elbow but it misses.
Krynn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Krynn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Krynn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Krynn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Krynn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Greed dodges an elbow strike from Krynn.
Krynn throws an elbow that misses.
Greed blocks the elbow strike.
Krynn throws an elbow but it misses.
Krynn throws an elbow but it misses.
Greed blocks an elbow strike from Krynn.
Krynn misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the cage, Krynn throws an elbow but misses.
Krynn pushes off an throws an elbow but Greed leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Greed avoids a wild elbow strike from Krynn.
Krynn throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Krynn just misses with a elbow thrown towards Greed's brow.
Krynn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Krynn just misses with a elbow thrown towards Greed's brow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Krynn throws an elbow but misses.
Krynn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Greed dodges an elbow strike from Krynn.
Krynn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Krynn throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Krynn throws an elbow but misses.
Greed blocks the elbow strike.
Krynn pushes off an throws an elbow but Greed leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Greed seems to have recovered his senses.
Krynn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Greed blocks the elbow strike.
Greed looking to throw knees to the head but Krynn is blocking nicely.
Greed avoids a wild elbow strike from Krynn.
Krynn stalling in the clinch.
Krynn lands an elbow inside.
Greed tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Krynn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Krynn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Greed looking to throw knees to the head but Krynn is blocking nicely.
Krynn misses with an elbow over the top.
Greed misses with a knee strike.
Greed dodges an elbow strike from Krynn.
Krynn has Greed pressed against the cage. He pushes Greed back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Krynn throws a beautiful elbow that sends Greed crashing to the floor! Krynn piles on the pressure with more strikes! Greed is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Huma Krynn!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gendry Snow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Snow comes to the cage accompanied by Burn Out. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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250 lbs
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25
265 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gendry Snow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thiago Alves!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Steve Erwin and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Alves circles away from the clinch attempt
and Alves counters by clinching up.
Snow wants to break free but Alves has control.
Alves using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Snow can't get the takedown.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Alves.
It looks like Gendry Snow has been cut.
Alves comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Snow is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alves lands a nice knee to the body.
Alves lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Alves works on Snow's body with a couple of short punches.
A knee to the head by Alves.
Gendry Snow's cut is getting worse.
Alves with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Alves landing knees to the body.
Alves lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Alves lands a nice elbow.
Alves connects with a nasty looking knee right to Snow's face.
Gendry Snow's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Alves looking to throw knees to the head but Snow is blocking nicely.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Alves obliges.
Alves gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jeez, Gendry Snow's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Alves lands a knee to the body.
Alves lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Gendry Snow's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Thiago Alves!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Semmy Bonjasky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Benavidez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benavidez has chosen Da Mystery of Chessboxin' as his entrance music. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Chad Benavidez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
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143 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Semmy Bonjasky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chad Benavidez!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benavidez swinging wildly here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Benavidez. Bonjasky does a little dance to reset his feet.
Benavidez misses with a leg kick
and Bonjasky counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Benavidez throws a lazy head kick
enabling Bonjasky to counter with a crisp jab.
Benavidez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bonjasky throws a leg kick but Benavidez moved away.
Benavidez 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.
Benavidez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Benavidez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Benavidez wants to pass the guard but Bonjasky is keeping the position.
Bonjasky seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bonjasky looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benavidez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bonjasky working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Benavidez.
Benavidez trying to control the position from guard on top but Bonjasky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benavidez throws a big right hand that misses.
Benavidez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Benavidez has gone for a leg lock! Bonjasky slips out almost immediately though and dives into Benavidez's guard.
Benavidez 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.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bonjasky won't allow Benavidez to get back to his feet.
Benavidez has his feet on Bonjasky's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Bonjasky dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Benavidez. That did some damage!
A lazy body kick from Benavidez
and Bonjasky counters with a head kick. That will keep Benavidez thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Nice takedown defense from Bonjasky. No joy for Benavidez on that attempt.
Benavidez swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bonjasky counters with a nice body kick.
Benavidez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bonjasky counters with a big head kick but Benavidez shrugs it off.
Benavidez looks gassed!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Benavidez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonjasky throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bonjasky connects with a solid leg kick.
A low kick from Benavidez misses
and Bonjasky makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Benavidez throws a nice looking combination but Bonjasky bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Benavidez shoots in but no luck this time.
Semmy Bonjasky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Benavidez.
Benavidez tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Benavidez is looking to clinch.
Bonjasky scoring well with a low kick there.
Semmy Bonjasky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bonjasky scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonjasky is looking to slow Benavidez down with leg kicks.
Bonjasky looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bonjasky lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bonjasky keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bonjasky is looking to slow Benavidez down with leg kicks.
Bonjasky turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bonjasky scores with a head kick. Benavidez tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bonjasky throws a nice outside leg kick.
Benavidez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bonjasky was well out of range. Poor timing from Benavidez.
Bonjasky throws a leg kick which misses Benavidez's front leg but catches the back leg as Benavidez tries to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Semmy Bonjasky dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bonjasky fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Benavidez closes the distance but Bonjasky moves to the side
and Bonjasky counters with an outside leg kick.
Bonjasky lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bonjasky.
Nice takedown defense from Bonjasky. No joy for Benavidez on that attempt.
Benavidez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bonjasky wants to control but Benavidez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bonjasky is not content to let Benavidez control the position.
Benavidez is breathing heavily.
Benavidez passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bonjasky!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonjasky is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benavidez avoids the attempt from Bonjasky to control.
Benavidez looking to secure an arm triangle but Bonjasky defends it well.
Benavidez looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Bonjasky is squirming around, avoiding Benavidez's attempts to control the action.
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.
Bonjasky tries to lock up and control but Benavidez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Benavidez lands a heavy elbow.
Bonjasky tries to lock up and control but Benavidez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Benavidez is working for a guillotine from mount but Bonjasky frees his head quite easily.
Bonjasky is desperately trying to improve his position but Benavidez has a good base and remains in mount.
The referee warns Bonjasky that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonjasky tries to hold on but Benavidez postures up.
Benavidez has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bonjasky's face.
Benavidez trying to control but Bonjasky is having none of it.
Benavidez avoids the attempt from Bonjasky to control.
Benavidez working for a submission but Bonjasky is keeping him at bay.
Bonjasky wants to hold on but Benavidez pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benavidez goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Bonjasky turns into him and now he's in Benavidez's guard.
Benavidez trying to keep a closed guard but Bonjasky is proving a slippery customer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Benavidez is on top in guard.
Bonjasky working a defensive guard but Benavidez manages to pass into side control anyway.
Benavidez looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bonjasky is avoiding damage well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Benavidez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Benavidez throws an overhand right that lands on Bonjasky's shoulder, as Bonjasky tries to avoid the shot.
Semmy Bonjasky is winning the standup battle so far.
Benavidez throws a sloppy head kick
and Bonjasky counters with a head kick.
Benavidez throws a sloppy head kick
and Bonjasky counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Benavidez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Benavidez misses.
Bonjasky slaps away a takedown attempt from Benavidez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Benavidez throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Chad Benavidez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bonjasky tries a head kick but it misses.
Benavidez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Benavidez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bonjasky.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Benavidez.
Benavidez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bonjasky. That's going to slow Benavidez down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bonjasky.
That kick from Bonjasky tenderised Benavidez's leg. Benavidez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bonjasky thumps Benavidez with a low kick.
Bonjasky connects with an inside leg kick.
Benavidez throws a combination that misses
and Bonjasky counters with a good low kick that Benavidez was not able to check.
Bonjasky scores with a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bonjasky, right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benavidez takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bonjasky connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bonjasky throws a head kick that half lands.
No luck for Benavidez with that takedown attempt.
Semmy Bonjasky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Benavidez.
Bonjasky lands with a nice body kick.
Bonjasky cracks the inside of Benavidez's front leg.
Bonjasky lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benavidez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonjasky scores with a leg kick.
Bonjasky throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bonjasky looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bonjasky bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bonjasky throws a quick inside leg kick.
Benavidez sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bonjasky.
Benavidez walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bonjasky.
Bonjasky connects with a leg kick. Benavidez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Benavidez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonjasky lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Benavidez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bonjasky.
Nice body kick there by Bonjasky.
Nice body kick there by Bonjasky.
Bonjasky lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bonjasky throws a head kick that Benavidez semi-blocks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benavidez tries to clinch but Bonjasky moves away
and Bonjasky counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bonjasky.
Benavidez takes a kick to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Semmy Bonjasky showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bonjasky has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Semmy Bonjasky!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Richard Nixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazushi Sakurai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nixon comes to the cage accompanied by The Upsetters - Dread Lion. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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180 lbs
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Richard Nixon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kazushi Sakurai!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Summer Carpenter and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakurai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sakurai shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nixon pinned against the cage. Nixon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sakurai takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sakurai fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nixon missing with a left hand there. Sakurai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Richard Nixon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nixon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nixon gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sakurai to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sakurai trying to control but Nixon is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakurai looking to pass the guard.
Sakurai has gone for a leg lock! Nixon slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sakurai's guard.
Nixon wants to stand but Sakurai has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sakurai manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Nixon tries to hold on but Sakurai postures up.
Sakurai is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Sakurai throws a lazy uppercut
and Nixon counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakurai shoots in for a takedown but Nixon shows good takedown defense.
Richard Nixon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazushi Sakurai.
Nixon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sakurai misses with a left hand
and Nixon counters with a two punch combo.
Sakurai stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nixon.
Sakurai throws an off balance right hand
and Nixon counters with a nice body kick.
Sakurai shoots in but no luck this time.
Sakurai misses with an uppercut. Nixon saw that one coming.
Nixon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sakurai throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nixon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nixon missing with a left hand there. Sakurai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nixon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nixon misses with a hook. Sakurai ducked under it nicely.
Sakurai takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nixon connects with a looping right hand.
A slow jab from Nixon misses its intended target.
Nixon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sakurai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nixon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nixon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Nixon dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sakurai will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sakurai shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nixon sprawls well. Nixon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sakurai gets slowly back to his feet.
Richard Nixon is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by Sakurai.
Sakurai fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Richard Nixon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazushi Sakurai.
Donk. Nixon catches Sakurai right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakurai shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nixon as he avoids it easily.
Sakurai takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nixon misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nixon. That's going to slow Sakurai down.
Sakurai is breathing heavily.
Sakurai chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nixon can pounce on him.
Sakurai takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nixon tests Sakurai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nixon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Good standup being displayed there by Nixon as he connects with a hook.
Sakurai takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nixon throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nixon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nixon swings widly with a right hand
enabling Sakurai to counter with a crisp jab.
Good leg kick by Nixon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sakurai will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sakurai throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nixon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nixon scores with a punch to the head.
Sakurai on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sakurai fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nixon on the side of the head.
Sakurai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nixon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nixon takes a swing at Sakurai's ribcage but misses.
Sakurai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nixon.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nixon, right into the meat.
Nixon scores with a leg kick.
Nixon throws the left hand but Sakurai avoids the punch easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nixon.
Nixon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sakurai's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sakurai defending well as Nixon loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Nixon.
Nixon lands a leg kick that knocks Sakurai off balance momentarily.
Sakurai looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A shot to the body from Sakurai misses
and Nixon counters with a thumping low kick.
Nixon misses with a looping right.
Sakurai misses with a lunging right hand
and Nixon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nixon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sakurai. That did some damage!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nixon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sakurai is rocked!
Nixon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Nixon dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nixon scores with a one two! Sakurai had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sakurai is still on wobbly legs! Can Nixon finish him?
Sakurai has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nixon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sakurai momentarily.
Nixon lands a big uppercut and Sakurai crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Sakurai looks OK. Nixon waves Sakurai back to his feet!
Nixon drops Sakurai with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Sakurai looks back up at him and smiles so Nixon waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Sakurai tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sakurai shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nixon as he avoids it easily.
Sakurai on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sakurai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nixon lands with a good body shot.
Sakurai seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nixon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nixon scores with a jab to the body.
Nixon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sakurai manages to avoid it.
Sakurai on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nixon lands with a slapping head kick.
Nixon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sakurai on the side of the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nixon.
Nixon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sakurai.
Nixon lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Nixon both land. Nice combination.
Sakurai takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nixon scores with a hook.
Nixon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nixon misses the shot to the body.
Nixon looks to score with a jab to the body but Sakurai is just out of range.
Sakurai walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nixon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sakurai can do to turn this around?
Nixon scores with a jab.
Sakurai connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nixon momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nixon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A jab from Nixon misses.
Sakurai misses with a hook. Nixon ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Nixon misses.
Nixon lands a nice looking body shot.
Richard Nixon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nixon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sakurai counters with a shoot takedown. Nixon fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sakurai trying to control the position from guard on top but Nixon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nixon is looking to stand up but Sakurai isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakurai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nixon is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nixon keeping moving, preventing Sakurai from controlling successfully.
Sakurai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nixon wants to stand up but Sakurai is controlling him.
Nixon can't keep his opponent in guard - Sakurai advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Nixon clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
An inside leg kick lands from Nixon.
Nixon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sakurai manages to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nixon, as that shot connected.
Nixon throws a jab when Sakurai was well out of range.
Nixon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakurai looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nixon is fending him off so far but Sakurai persists. Nope, Nixon circles away and we're back to standing.
Nixon with a nice cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nixon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sakurai connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nixon. Nixon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nixon tries to move into range but Sakurai moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nixon misses the shot to the body.
Sakurai throws a nice looking combination but Nixon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sakurai takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sakurai drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sakurai throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nixon counters with a stiff right hand.
Nixon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sakurai is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nixon stuffs the takedown attempt from Sakurai. Sakurai gets slowly back to his feet.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nixon.
Nixon connects with a crisp jab.
Sakurai throws a right hand that misses
and Nixon counters with a good low kick that Sakurai was not able to check.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nixon.
Nixon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sakurai has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nixon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakurai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nixon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice body kick from Nixon.
Sakurai shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nixon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sakurai takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheers as Nixon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sakurai doesn't seem phased though.
Nixon throws a shot to the body.
Sakurai might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nixon lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nixon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sakurai's head backwards.
Nixon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Nixon misses the target.
Nixon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sakurai's sensitive parts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nixon misses the jab.
Nixon lands a glancing blow to the side of Sakurai's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nixon throws out a loose jab but Sakurai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nixon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sakurai momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Nixon had his way with Kazushi Sakurai in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Nixon throws a poor cross that misses
and Sakurai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A punch lands to the side of Sakurai 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sakurai ducks under a wild hook from Nixon.
Sakurai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nixon.
Sakurai takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nixon misses with a looping right.
Sakurai blocks a leg kick.
Sakurai takes one to the side of the head.
Nixon lands a glancing blow to the side of Sakurai's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nixon throws a jab but it's blocked by Sakurai.
Sakurai throws a poor cross that misses
and Nixon counters with a nice uppercut.
Nixon throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sakurai's head.
Nixon throws a body punch but Sakurai moves out of range.
Sakurai is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nixon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nixon looks to land a right hand but Sakurai moved out of range.
Sakurai shoots in and drives through. Nixon sprawls well.
Sakurai is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Nixon scores with a decent looking hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nixon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nixon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nixon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nixon jabs at Sakurai's body.
Sakurai ducks under a wild hook from Nixon.
Sakurai takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nixon circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Sakurai drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Nixon follows Sakurai to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Nixon!
Richard Nixon retains his welterweight title!
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