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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikhail Thromonavich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Spartacus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thromonavich's entrance music is Angel of Death - Slayer. A fine choice. Spartacus has chosen Thunderstruck as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mikhail Thromonavich! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tyler Spartacus! The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Damien Edna and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Thromonavich misses with a takedown attempt - Spartacus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Thromonavich wants to clinch up but Spartacus keeps it at a distance. Thromonavich checks the leg kick nicely there.
Thromonavich gets the takedown into side control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Thromonavich postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Thromonavich has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Thromonavich postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Thromonavich landing a few strikes. Spartacus seems a little lost for a moment, as Thromonavich dominates the positioning. The ground and pound from Thromonavich seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Spartacus is trying to get back to half guard. Spartacus is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Thromonavich tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground. Thromonavich throws a leg kick and Spartacus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. A solid body kick from Spartacus. Spartacus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thromonavich is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Spartacus lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Thromonavich stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Spartacus. Good leg kick by Spartacus there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Thromonavich feints and as Spartacus raises his hands in defense, Thromonavich changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Thromonavich is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Thromonavich stands up and waves to Spartacus to follow him. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Thromonavich shoots for a double leg takedown but Spartacus sprawls well. He's pushed Thromonavich's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Spartacus, right into the meat.
Thromonavich throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Spartacus makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Thromonavich really felt that one!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nice uppercut there from Spartacus. A combination from Thromonavich does no damage. Spartacus scores with a body shot.
Thromonavich shoots in for a takedown but Spartacus shows good takedown defense. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikhail Thromonavich. That's going to take a lot out of him. Thromonavich takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Spartacus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thromonavich lands with a big left! Spartacus is wobbled badly! Thromonavich comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Spartacus to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mikhail Thromonavich!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maximus Decimus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerkku Kataja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Decimus kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Vamos Campeon. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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209 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Maximus Decimus! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jerkku Kataja! The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Hugh Johnson and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kataja looks for a takedown but Decimus sprawls well. Kataja scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Kataja is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. Decimus being controlled here, momentarily. Decimus wants to stand up but Kataja is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round. Decimus had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Kataja is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Decimus Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Kataja's back instead. Kataja tries to break free.
Decimus is persistently looking for the submission but Kataja is defending it well.
Kataja rolls, trying to escape but Decimus keeps control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Decimus doesn't have the hooks in and Kataja manages to turn into his guard.
Kataja stands and throws Decimus's legs to the side, diving into side control. Kataja tries to move to full mount but Decimus actually manages to regain half guard. Decimus looking for subs from the bottom but Kataja mounts him!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Decimus is squirming around, avoiding Kataja's attempts to control the action. Decimus is looking to improve his position but Kataja isn't that keen on the idea. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kataja should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Kataja is landing with some decent strikes but Decimus is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Kataja looking for a guillotine from mount but Decimus is having none of it. Kataja working Decimus over with strikes here. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Decimus is looking to improve his position but Kataja isn't that keen on the idea. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerkku Kataja dominated that round. That's time! Decimus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Decimus looks for the body kick but Kataja saw that one coming. Decimus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Kataja takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kataja shoots in and bounces Decimus off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Kataja wants to stand but Decimus has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Kataja working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kataja lands a couple of decent looking shots. Kataja trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Kataja looking to sit in guard and control but Decimus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Kataja working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Decimus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Decimus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Decimus is looking to advance position but Kataja has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
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. Decimus is working to get back to half guard.
Kataja thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Decimus is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Decimus is working hard here to advance position. Kataja goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Decimus turns into him and now he's in Kataja's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Kataja has his feet on Decimus's thighs here. He's pushed Decimus off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Decimus screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jerkku Kataja!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tony Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Haller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tony Thomas looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tony Thomas! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brad Haller! The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Bruno Hogan and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Haller throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Haller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thomas.
Thomas blocks the body kick.
Haller throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Haller cracks Thomas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Thomas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haller moves away. Haller throws a right and a left that both miss. Haller misses with a two punch combination.
Thomas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thomas moves into the clinch successfully.
Haller is trying to break free. Thomas wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Haller has him pressed against the cage. Haller drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Haller wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thomas has him pressed against the cage. Haller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Thomas takes a shot right to the bread basket. Thomas tries to clinch there but Haller circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Thomas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Haller will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thomas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Haller counters with a left to the body. Haller throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Haller closes the distance and clinches up with Thomas, looking for a takedown. Haller pushes Thomas against the cage but Thomas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Haller looks to land a combination but Thomas avoids it well. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Haller. Thomas shrugs it off though. Thomas is breathing heavily. Thomas throws a combination that misses and Haller counters with a series of strikes. Thomas will be more careful next time no doubt. Haller slips a jab from Thomas. Thomas misses with a series of wild punches.
Tony Thomas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Haller lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Thomas can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Haller and Thomas drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Haller.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brad Haller!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Petter Kinslayer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Gee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nick Gee has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Petter Kinslayer! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nick Gee! The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Steve Erwin and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kinslayer blocks a head kick by Gee.
Gee looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Kinslayer keeps Gee at a distance using the push kick. A jab from Kinslayer does it's job there. Kinslayer slips under a jab from Gee. Kinslayer tries for a takedown but Gee sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Kinslayer shoots in for a double leg but Gee sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Gee on the wrong end of a nice hook. Kinslayer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gee as he jumps to the side. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Petter Kinslayer. That's going to take a lot out of him. Gee swats away the attempt to clinch by Kinslayer. Kinslayer swings for the body but Gee moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kinslayer. Kinslayer tries to clinch but Gee is having none of it. Gee throws a nice looking combination but Kinslayer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Kinslayer moves into the clinch successfully.
Kinslayer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gee fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kinslayer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gee. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round. Kinslayer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Kinslayer tries to clinch up but Gee circles away and keeps his distance. Kinslayer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Gee throws a right and a left that Kinslayer avoids nicely. Nick Gee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kinslayer shoots in but no luck this time. Kinslayer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Gee misses with a low kick.
Gee changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kinslayer looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Kinslayer manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Gee won't allow Kinslayer to pass to mount. Gee is looking to escape. Kinslayer trying to control from half guard but Gee is working away. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Gee kicks off Kinslayer and gets to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gee blocks a head kick by Kinslayer.
Kinslayer with a lazy takedown attempt and Gee counters with a nice double leg into guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage! Gee looking to pass the guard. Kinslayer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kinslayer is on top in guard.
Kinslayer trying to control the position from guard on top but Gee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Gee working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kinslayer. Kinslayer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Kinslayer being controlled here momentarily. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gee can do anything to dispel that myth. Gee keeping moving, preventing Kinslayer from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kinslayer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Kinslayer wants to control from the top but Gee keeps moving.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Kinslayer fails with the takedown and Gee counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Gee avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kinslayer has his hands on Gee's head, controlling the position. Gee wants to stand but Kinslayer is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gee looking to pass the guard. Gee stops Kinslayer from standing up. Kinslayer working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gee would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Kinslayer misses with a takedown attempt - Gee sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Gee sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Gee 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.
Gee is looking to clinch. Gee fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kinslayer checks it well. Kinslayer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Gee misses with a straight right. Kinslayer doesn't manage to clinch there - Gee circles away.
Kinslayer throws a body punch but Gee moves out of range. Kinslayer shoots for a takedown but Gee saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Kinslayer wants to clinch up but Gee keeps it at a distance. Kinslayer misses with a body shot.
Kinslayer is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Gee misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kinslayer drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kinslayer is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gee knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Gee is not content to let Kinslayer control the position. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gee manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kinslayer's best efforts. Kinslayer blocks the strikes from Gee.
Kinslayer frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Gee gets back to half guard. Gee moves into full guard.
Gee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kinslayer is one step ahead there. Gee is pulling down on Kinslayer's head to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gee is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kinslayer is controlling him. Kinslayer wants to stand but Gee is controlling his posture from full guard. Kinslayeris looking to pass into half guard but Gee pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gee is in guard. Gee trying to control the position from guard on top but Kinslayer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Gee must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Gee gets to his feet. Kinslayer looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Gee shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away. Kinslayer is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gee content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gee lands a big shot there that rocks Kinslayer but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Gee controlling from mount. Kinslayer is desperately trying to improve his position but Gee has a good base and remains in mount. Kinslayer taking shots to the head. Kinslayer is squirming around, avoiding Gee's attempts to control the action. Kinslayer tries to lock up and control but Gee gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Kinslayer is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control. Kinslayer is in a horrible position here. Gee smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Kinslayer is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Gee content just to control the position here. Nick Gee has got the better of the ground game so far. Kinslayer tries to hold on but Gee postures up. Gee controlling his opponent. Gee scoring with strikes but Kinslayer is staying in there. Gee tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Kinslayer tries to hold on but Gee pushes him away. Gee throws some wild stikes that Kinslayer manages to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Gee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kinslayer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gee but Gee pushes him off and we're back to square one. Gee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kinslayer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kinslayer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kinslayer shoots in but no luck this time. Kinslayer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gee tries to avoid it but Kinslayer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gee to the ground. Gee escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Petter Kinslayer. That's going to take a lot out of him. Gee throws a right and a left that Kinslayer avoids nicely. Kinslayer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gee as he jumps to the side. Kinslayer gets caught flat footed, as Gee shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Kinslayer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gee postures up and lands a big shot to Kinslayer's brow. Kinslayer trying to control the position.
Kinslayer manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Gee is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kinslayer tries to control but Gee wriggling away. Gee is looking to improve his position but Kinslayer isn't that keen on the idea. Gee is squirming around, avoiding Kinslayer's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Gee tries to get back to half guard but can't. Gee taking shots to the head. Kinslayer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gee is looking to escape.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Petter Kinslayer just wasn't active enough from the dominant position. Kinslayer with a lazy takedown attempt and Gee counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kinslayer! Gee landing strikes, looking to finish! Kinslayer sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Gee sitting and controlling from the half guard. Gee throwing shots but Kinslayer is blocking nicely. Gee seems to be working for a kimura but Kinslayer defends the submission attempt. Kinslayer gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kinslayer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Kinslayer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gee is controlling him. Gee decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Gee misses with a straight left. Gee moves out of range of the strikes. Kinslayer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Kinslayer slips a straight right by Gee. Kinslayer stuffs the takedown. An inside leg kick lands from Kinslayer. Gee goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Petter Kinslayer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Gee closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kinslayer to the mat! Kinslayer manages to get full guard. Gee gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kinslayer fails with the takedown and Gee counters with a three punch combo that has Kinslayer backing up. Kinslayer nods at Gee to acknowledge the strikes.
It looks like Petter Kinslayer has been cut. Kinslayer is looking to clinch. Kinslayer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kinslayer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gee swats him away and circles back towards the center. Kinslayer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gee.
Kinslayer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. A big left from Gee misses. The fight stays on the outside here - Kinslayer looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Gee shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kinslayer pinned against the cage. Kinslayer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Kinslayer tries to clinch up but Gee circles away and keeps his distance. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kinslayer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Petter Kinslayer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Gee looks for a takedown but Kinslayer sprawls well.
And that's the end of the fight! Nick Gee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Gee 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 John Mangel scores the fight for Nick Gee! Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight for Nick Gee! Judge Skip Squint scores the fight for Nick Gee!
Nick Gee wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Iam Dabest (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mahdi Makungu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Iam Dabest! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mahdi Makungu! The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Summer Carpenter and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dabest shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Dabest tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Dabest wants to clinch up but Makungu keeps it at a distance. Makungu looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Makungu not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Makungu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Makungu not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Makungu trying to control the position from guard on top but Dabest is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Makungu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Makungu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Dabest is wriggling around but Makungu manages to pass to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Makungu is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dabest is just riding it out for now. Makungu eventually gives up the hold. Makungu is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Dabest is trying to maintain the position but Makungu is very close to passing his half guard. Dabest wants to improve his position but Makungu is controlling well.
Dabest is working hard here to advance position. Dabest is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Makungu is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Dabest has managed to free his arm - good work. Makungu is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dabest doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Makungu. Dabest is trying to get back to full guard. Dabest is looking to escape. Makungu is controlling the pace.
Makungu stops Dabest from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dabest tries to get to full guard but Makungu has control of the leg. Makungu has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Makungu mounts Dabest! Really nice guard pass there! Dabest is desperately trying to improve his position but Makungu has a good base and remains in mount. Makungu controlling the pace for now. Makungu tries to control but Dabest wriggling away. Dabest is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Makungu trying to control but he's not successful this time. Makungu is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Dabest has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Makungu is working for a guillotine from mount but Dabest frees his head quite easily.
Dabest has given up his back. Will we see Makungu going for some submissions?
Makungu is cranking Dabest's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Dabest! He's tightened the choke and Dabest is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mahdi Makungu!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dirk Diggler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Beam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diggler comes to the cage accompanied by At the Gallows End - Candlemass. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Jim Beam enters the cage!
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dirk Diggler! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jim Beam! The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Bruno Hogan and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Diggler forces Beam back against the cage and clinches. Beam on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Diggler is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Beam gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Beam fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Beam tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Diggler controlling the action here for a moment.
Diggler lands an uppercut. Diggler is trying to stall.
Beam prevents the takedown attempt.
Diggler lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Beam backwards. Beam gets underhooks to prevent Diggler's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dirk Diggler. That's going to take a lot out of him. Diggler misses with a knee to the head. Diggler tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Beam smiles and moves away.
Diggler misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diggler drives through with a takedown into guard. Beam looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Beam bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Diggler's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Diggler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Beam is one step ahead there. Beam slips nicely into half guard. Beam seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Diggler is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jim Beam!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fred Ramon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andriy Krasnoperov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Krasnoperov's choice of entrance music: Kashmir - Led Zeppelin. Andriy Krasnoperov will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fred Ramon! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andriy Krasnoperov! The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Damien Edna and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Krasnoperov misses with a series of wild punches.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Some wild striking there from Krasnoperov.
Ramon closes the distance and clinches. Ramon tries to throw a body punch but Krasnoperov avoids it by throwing Ramon back against the cage. Krasnoperov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Krasnoperov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Krasnoperov fails to land with a series of punches.
Ramon tries to close the distance and clinch but Krasnoperov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Krasnoperov moves out of range of the strikes. Ramon wants to clinch. A punch combination from Krasnoperov misses. Krasnoperov throws a right and a left that Ramon avoids nicely. Ramon closes the distance and clinches. Ramon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Krasnoperov. with the fighters clinched against the cage, Krasnoperov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Krasnoperov blocks a head kick by Ramon.
A punch combination from Ramon misses. Ramon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Krasnoperov swats him away and circles back towards the center. Krasnoperov throws a nice looking combination but Ramon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Ramon wants to clinch up but Krasnoperov keeps it at a distance. Ramon wants to clinch up but Krasnoperov keeps it at a distance. Krasnoperov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nice body kick from Ramon. Krasnoperov looks gassed! Ramon lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ramon darts in and clinches Krasnoperov up against the cage. Ramon is looking to break free of the clinch but Krasnoperov has double underhooks. Ramon throws a punch but it's blocked by Krasnoperov. Krasnoperov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Krasnoperov scores with a nice head shot. Ramon has closed the distance and engaged Krasnoperov in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Krasnoperov. Krasnoperov blocking some punches.
Krasnoperov lands an uppercut. Ramon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Krasnoperov's elbow. A hook to the body from Krasnoperov.
Krasnoperov gets through Ramon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ramon. Krasnoperov lands a body shot. Krasnoperov manages to break the clinch.
Krasnoperov is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Ramon hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Andriy Krasnoperov! Andriy Krasnoperov is the new heavyweight champion!
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