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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mogul Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Philemon Christou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mogul Khan 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mogul Khan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Philemon Christou!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Bruno Hogan and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christou stuffs the takedown attempt from Khan. Khan gets slowly back to his feet.
Khan closes the distance and clinches up with Christou, looking for a takedown. Khan pushes Christou against the cage but Christou circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Khan shoots in but Christou avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mogul Khan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Christou keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Christou throws a head kick that Khan semi-blocks.
Christou fails to land with a series of punches.
Khan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan shoots in for a takedown but Christou shows good takedown defense.
A punch combination from Christou misses.
Philemon Christou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Christou trying to keep a closed guard but Khan is proving a slippery customer.
Khan pushing down on Christou's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khan is looking to advance position but Christou won't allow it.
Christou is trying to get back to full guard.
Christou throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan moves nicely into side control.
Khan working away.
Khan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Christou tries to buck Khan off but Khan is having none of it.
Khan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Khan is breathing heavily.
Khan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Christou wants to control but Khan postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan tries for a kimura but Christou is defending well.
Khan prevents Christou from escaping the position.
Christou tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Christou's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Khan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Christou really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Khan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Khan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Christou is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Khan moves into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Khan mounts Christou! Really nice guard pass there!
Christou defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Khan.
Khan working for a guillotine from mount but Christou is in no mood to give up.
Christou is working to get back to half guard.
Khan working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mogul Khan dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Khan shoots in for a takedown but Christou shows good takedown defense.
Mogul Khan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Christou tries a head kick but it misses.
Khan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Khan lands in his opponent's guard.
Christou controls Khan momentarily but Khan frees himself.
Khan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Christou is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Christou has escaped and now he's on top!
Khan is looking for a triangle but Christou pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christou lands a couple of elbows.
Christou won't allow Khan to sweep him here.
Khan is looking for a triangle but Christou pushes his legs off easily.
Christou trying to control the position from guard on top but Khan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Christou passes Khan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Khan looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Christou pushes past his half guard into mount!
Christou working the ground and pound effectively.
Khan is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khan manages to get to full guard.
Khan has his foot on Christou's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Christou works his way back into a safe position though.
Khan looking for a guillotine here but Christou defends easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan looking for a guillotine here but Christou defends easily.
Khan looking for a guillotine here but Christou defends easily.
Christou wants to control from the top but Khan keeps moving.
Christou stands and steps away. Khan gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christou throws a right hand that Khan ducks under and follows up with a left that Khan also avoids with ease.
Khan blocks a jab.
Khan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Khan tries for a takedown but Christou sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mogul Khan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khan shoots in looking for a takedown. Christou tries to sprawl out of it but Khan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Christou manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A left and a right from Christou both land. Nice combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mogul Khan 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!
Nice sprawl there from Christou as Khan shoots in.
Khan shoots for a double leg takedown but Christou sprawls well. He's pushed Khan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Khan walks into a straight right hand from Christou.
Khan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Christou tries to avoid it but Khan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Christou to the ground. Christou escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mogul Khan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A combination from Christou does no damage.
Khan has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Khan is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Christou is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mogul Khan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Barry Chuckle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marty McFly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Barry Chuckle has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Barry Chuckle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marty McFly!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Hugh Johnson and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chuckle throws a right hand that McFly ducks under and follows up with a left that McFly also avoids with ease.
McFly tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chuckle swivels and escapes.
McFly falls off balance throwing a combination
and Chuckle counters by moving into the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Chuckle.
Chuckle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McFly misses with a takedown
and Chuckle counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Chuckle prevents the takedown attempt.
Barry Chuckle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marty McFly.
McFly wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chuckle scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chuckle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McFly darts in trying to clinch
and Chuckle counters with a series of strikes. McFly will be more careful next time no doubt.
Chuckle shoots in and bounces McFly off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
McFly looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McFly has his foot on Chuckle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chuckle works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McFly trying to control the position.
McFly 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.
Chuckle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McFly works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McFly looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chuckle pushes down on McFly's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chuckle missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McFly works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McFly pushes Chuckle off and scrambles back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Chuckle.
Chuckle swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McFly.
McFly shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Chuckle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chuckle throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
McFly showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chuckle.
Chuckle gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Chuckle stops a takedown attempt from McFly.
McFly has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chuckle is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McFly looks gassed!
Chuckle lands a left hand that snaps the head of McFly backwards.
Chuckle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chuckle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chuckle throws a right and a left that McFly avoids nicely.
McFly steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Chuckle. That one must have hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFly doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chuckle counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Chuckle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chuckle throws a nice looking combination but McFly bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McFly shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Chuckle counters with a series of strikes. McFly will be more careful next time no doubt.
Chuckle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McFly moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chuckle lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McFly backs up against the cage.
McFly misses with a takedown attempt
and Chuckle holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Chuckle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chuckle breaks the clinch.
McFly fails with the takedown
enabling Chuckle to counter with a crisp jab.
Chuckle lands with a cross.
McFly with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Chuckle counter with a right hand.
Chuckle lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
McFly clinches up with Chuckle and pushes him back against the cage.
Chuckle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chuckle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McFly misses with a takedown
and Chuckle counters with a series of strikes. McFly will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Chuckle!
Chuckle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chuckle works over McFly's head and body with a nice combination.
Chuckle is working the combinations to good effect here.
McFly fails with the takedown
and Chuckle counters with a nice low kick that buckles McFly's knee momentarily.
Chuckle looks to land a combination but McFly avoids it well.
McFly clinches but Chuckle breaks the clinch
and Chuckle counters with a solid body kick.
McFly closes the distance but Chuckle moves to the side
and Chuckle moves into the clinch.
Chuckle is stalling here.
Chuckle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Danga de danga de dang - Chuckle scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McFly takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
No joy there for Chuckle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McFly gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chuckle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Chuckle dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McFly fails with the takedown
and Chuckle counters with a three punch combo that has McFly backing up. McFly nods at Chuckle to acknowledge the strikes.
Chuckle works over McFly's head and body with a nice combination.
McFly scores with a takedown into Chuckle's guard.
McFly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chuckle is keeping the position for now.
McFly trying to control the position from guard on top but Chuckle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McFly 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.
McFlyis looking to pass into half guard but Chuckle pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Chuckle is in guard.
McFly is breathing heavily.
McFly has his foot on Chuckle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chuckle works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chuckle postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McFly manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chuckle manages to get himself to full guard.
McFly throws a big right hand that misses.
Chuckle looking to control.
McFly trying to control but Chuckle is working from the bottom.
McFly might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Chuckle kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
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.
McFly preventing the sweep.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McFly shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Chuckle counters with a right hand to the body.
Chuckle gets a clinch.
Chuckle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McFly fails with the takedown
and Chuckle counters with a series of strikes. McFly will be more careful next time no doubt.
Barry Chuckle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marty McFly.
McFly tries for a takedown but Chuckle circles away easily
and Chuckle counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Chuckle.
Chuckle breaks from the clinch.
McFly gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chuckle counters with a head kick.
Barry Chuckle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chuckle throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chuckle lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Chuckle.
McFly has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McFly there as he acknowledges the shot.
McFly gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chuckle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chuckle closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Chuckle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chuckle clinches.
McFly tries to score a body lock takedown but Chuckle shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Chuckle lands a knee to the head.
Chuckle breaks from the clinch.
Chuckle closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Chuckle breaks from the clinch.
McFly with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chuckle counters with a straight right hand.
Chuckle drives through and clinches with McFly against the cage.
McFly is working for takedown but Chuckle is calmly controlling the position for now.
Chuckle breaks the clinch.
Barry Chuckle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McFly with a poor takedown
and Chuckle counters with a two punch combo.
McFly misses with a takedown attempt
and Chuckle counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McFly shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
McFly has gone for a leg lock! Chuckle slips out almost immediately though and dives into McFly's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McFly is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Chuckle preventing the sweep.
McFly is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chuckle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McFly wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McFly keeping moving, preventing Chuckle from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Chuckle dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Chuckle drives through and clinches with McFly against the cage.
Chuckle is pressed up against the cage. McFly has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chuckle down to the mat. Chuckle avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Chuckle lands a head kick!
McFly with a poor takedown
and Chuckle holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Chuckle breaks from the clinch.
Chuckle buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McFly 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 kick lands to the mid section there for Chuckle.
Chuckle throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Chuckle thuds his shin into the meat of McFly's side.
Chuckle clinches with his opponent.
Chuckle breaks the clinch.
McFly gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chuckle counters with a two punch combo.
Barry Chuckle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marty McFly.
Chuckle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A solid body kick from Chuckle.
McFly takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chuckle throws a right and a left that McFly avoids nicely.
McFly on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McFly doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chuckle counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Chuckle.
Chuckle manages to break the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chuckle.
McFly misses with a combination
and Chuckle counters with a series of strikes. McFly will be more careful next time no doubt.
McFly misses with a takedown attempt
and Chuckle counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Danga de danga de dang - Chuckle scores with a four punch combination!
McFly misses with a takedown attempt
and Chuckle counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McFly clinches but Chuckle breaks the clinch
and Chuckle holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Chuckle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McFly dodges the punch combination from Chuckle.
Chuckle's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Chuckle duly obliges.
Chuckle clinches up with McFly and pushes him back against the cage.
Chuckle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McFly shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Chuckle counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
McFly has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Chuckle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McFly has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chuckle avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Chuckle.
McFly looking for a takedown.
Chuckle unloads a knee to the mid-section. McFly lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McFly goes for a takedown attempt but Chuckle pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McFly shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McFly takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chuckle rushes McFly and presses him up against the cage.
Chuckle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chuckle stops a takedown attempt from McFly.
McFly tries to pull guard but Chuckle won't allow it.
McFly has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chuckle is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McFly can't get the takedown.
Chuckle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McFly fails with the takedown
and Chuckle counters with a series of strikes. McFly will be more careful next time no doubt.
McFly scores with a takedown into Chuckle's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chuckle keeping moving, preventing McFly from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chuckle keeping full guard, as McFly tries to pass.
McFly trying to control the position from guard on top but Chuckle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chuckle knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McFly on the ground.
Chuckle can't keep his opponent in guard - McFly advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
McFly seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chuckle does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chuckle keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
McFly misses with a takedown
and Chuckle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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.
Chuckle drives through and clinches with McFly against the cage.
Chuckle is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McFly tries for a takedown. No joy.
McFly tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Chuckle breaks the clinch.
Chuckle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chuckle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chuckle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McFly showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chuckle.
McFly misses with a takedown
and Chuckle counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McFly doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chuckle counters with a two punch combo.
McFly with a poor takedown
and Chuckle counters with a one-two to the body.
McFly misses with a takedown attempt
and Chuckle counters by moving into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chuckle stops a takedown attempt from McFly.
McFly is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Marty McFly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chuckle breaks from the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chuckle, as that shot connected.
McFly misses with a right hand
and Chuckle counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barry Chuckle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chuckle, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barry Chuckle!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sakuraba Sakurai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Winnie Pooh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sakurai comes to the cage accompanied by the sexwagon shuffle. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sakuraba Sakurai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Winnie Pooh!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Winston Howard and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pooh avoids the body shot from Sakurai.
Sakurai with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sakurai cracks Pooh with a good jab.
It looks like Winnie Pooh has been cut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sakurai, as that shot connected.
Sakurai throws a series of punches but Pooh avoids them all with ease.
Sakurai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sakurai throws a right hand that Pooh ducks under and follows up with a left that Pooh also avoids with ease.
Sakurai throws a right hand that Pooh ducks under and follows up with a left that Pooh also avoids with ease.
Sakuraba Sakurai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sakurai takes a swing at Pooh's ribcage but misses.
Pooh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sakurai throws out the jab.
Some wild striking there from Sakurai.
Pooh blocks a head kick by Sakurai.
Sakurai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sakurai misses with a two punch combination.
Pooh forces Sakurai back against the cage and clinches.
Pooh tries to score a body lock takedown but Sakurai shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sakurai avoids the elbow strike from Pooh, against the cage.
Pooh throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sakurai blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pooh tries a knee to the head but Sakurai blocks it.
Pooh tries to land knees in the clinch but Sakurai avoids the damage to the body.
Sakurai is trying to break the clinch but Pooh has him pressed against the cage.
Pooh tries to pull guard but Sakurai holds him up against the cage and eventually Pooh drops back down to his feet.
Sakurai avoiding damage as Pooh throws knees to the body.
Sakurai avoiding damage as Pooh throws knees to the body.
Pooh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sakurai throws a series of punches but Pooh avoids them all with ease.
Sakurai scores with a one two! Pooh had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sakurai's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Sakurai duly obliges.
Sakurai throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Pooh shoots in but Sakurai avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sakuraba Sakurai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Winnie Pooh.
Pooh ducks under a wild hook from Sakurai.
Pooh clinches with his opponent.
A hook to the body from Pooh.
Pooh fails to pull guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pooh breaks the clinch.
Sakurai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sakurai is breathing heavily.
Sakurai throws a jab but it's blocked by Pooh.
Sakurai lands with a straight right. Pooh didn't see that one coming.
Sakurai throws a head kick that misses.
Sakurai misses with a straight right.
Sakuraba Sakurai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sakurai throws a body punch but Pooh moves out of range.
Sakurai misses with a two punch combination.
Pooh takes the fight into the clinch.
Pooh goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sakurai prevents it.
Sakurai is trying to stall.
Pooh cracks Sakurai with a nice body shot.
Pooh gets a trip takedown into half guard.
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!
Pooh looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Pooh is working for a kimura but Sakurai is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakurai won't allow Pooh to pass to mount.
Sakurai makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sakurai.
Pooh thows a big elbow that misses.
Pooh missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pooh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pooh has gone for a leg lock! Sakurai slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pooh's guard.
Pooh wants to sweep here but Sakurai controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pooh keeping busy on the bottom but Sakurai has passed one foot through into half guard.
Sakurai seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pooh is trying to get back to full guard.
Pooh moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sakurai controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sakurai is sitting in close to Pooh's body. Pooh has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Sakurai is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Sakurai is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Pooh.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Winnie Pooh!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cronus Stryfe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timo Silakka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silakka is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Timo ottelee. Timo Silakka struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 157.2lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. The key to victory for Cronus Stryfe has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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155 lbs
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160 lbs
2 - 1 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cronus Stryfe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Timo Silakka!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Donatello Bradman and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stryfe throws a jab when Silakka was well out of range.
Silakka looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Stryfe throws an overhand right that lands on Silakka's shoulder, as Silakka tries to avoid the shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Silakka lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Stryfe has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stryfe and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Stryfe throws a monster overhand right that drops Silakka! Stryfe follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cronus Stryfe!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Carl Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dallas Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roberts comes to the cage accompanied by Pain. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Carl Roberts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dallas Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Donatello Bradman and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberts closes the distance and clinches up with Thomas, looking for a takedown. Roberts pushes Thomas against the cage but Thomas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Thomas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thomas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roberts moves away.
Thomas cracks Roberts with an open hand slap.
It looks like Carl Roberts has been cut.
Roberts fails to land the takedown.
Thomas throws a jab but it's blocked by Roberts.
Roberts shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thomas as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carl Roberts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roberts shoots in but Thomas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Thomas cracks Roberts with a good jab.
Dallas Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thomas pinned against the cage. Thomas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Thomas throws a low kick, looking for Roberts's leg but Roberts calmly moves out of range.
Thomas misses with a wild body shot.
Thomas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Roberts tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thomas swivels and escapes.
Thomas misses with the combination.
Roberts shoots for a takedown but Thomas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
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.
Nice sprawl there from Thomas as Roberts shoots in.
Roberts shoots in and drives through. Thomas sprawls well.
Nice takedown defense from Thomas. No joy for Roberts on that attempt.
Roberts shoots in for a double leg but Thomas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Thomas scores with a one two! Roberts had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Roberts takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Thomas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Roberts is breathing heavily.
Thomas lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Thomas.
Thomas missing with a left hand there. Roberts was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thomas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts looks for a takedown but Thomas sprawls well.
Thomas misses with a few strikes there.
Thomas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Roberts drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Thomas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roberts closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thomas circles away.
Roberts slips a jab and a cross from Thomas.
Thomas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roberts moves away.
Thomas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Thomas just misses with a punch to the body.
Thomas misses with the combination.
Roberts shoots in but no luck this time.
Roberts closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Thomas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Roberts. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Roberts tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Roberts has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Thomas tries to escape but Roberts is in control.
Roberts wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Thomas, who protects the arm well.
Roberts is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Thomas has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dallas Thomas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carl Roberts's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Thomas fails to land with a series of punches.
Thomas swings for the body but Roberts moves out of range.
No luck for Roberts with that takedown attempt.
Roberts shoots in and drives through. Thomas sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts gets the takedown into side control.
Roberts tries for a kimura but Thomas is defending well.
Thomas throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas is looking for a sweep.
Roberts thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Roberts wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Thomas, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thomas tries to improve position but can't.
Roberts looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Roberts wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Thomas, who protects the arm well.
Roberts wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Thomas, who protects the arm well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thomas tries to bench press Roberts off him but Roberts keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts tries for a kimura but Thomas is defending well.
Roberts thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Thomas is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Roberts is looking to advance position but Thomas won't allow it.
Thomas works his way to full guard. Good work.
Thomas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thomas pulls Roberts in close to prevent any damage.
Roberts wants to pass the guard but Thomas is keeping the position.
Thomas is looking to stand up but Roberts isn't so interested in that idea.
Thomas trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Roberts stands and throws Thomas's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas wants to get back to his feet.
Thomas throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Roberts tries to move into full mount but can't pass Thomas's legs.
Thomas manages to get back to half guard.
Thomas won't allow Roberts to pass to mount.
Thomas makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Thomas.
Thomas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Roberts drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Roberts jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Roberts drops back, looking for a kneebar! Thomas looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Thomas looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Thomas!
Roberts gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts regains full guard. Nicely done.
Roberts bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thomas's guard.
Roberts pushing down on Thomas's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Roberts is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Thomas has managed to free his arm - good work.
Thomas is in trouble now - Roberts has advanced to mount!
Roberts is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Thomas has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Roberts is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Thomas is surviving well by controlling Roberts's body position as best he can.
Thomas is working to get back to half guard.
Roberts has hold of Thomas's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Thomas manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Roberts dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Carl Roberts's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Roberts closes the distance and clinches up with Thomas, looking for a takedown. Roberts pushes Thomas against the cage but Thomas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Thomas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Roberts moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thomas throws a sloppy head kick and Roberts moves out of range easily.
Thomas is looking to score with low kicks.
Nice sprawl there from Thomas as Roberts shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thomas is fending him off so far but Roberts persists. Nope, Thomas circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carl Roberts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roberts shoots for a takedown but Thomas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Roberts will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Roberts avoids the head kick by Thomas.
Thomas is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Roberts rather than just go for the knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Roberts.
Thomas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Roberts.
Thomas misses the shot to the body.
Thomas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dallas Thomas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thomas stuffs the takedown attempt from Roberts. Roberts gets slowly back to his feet.
Thomas misses with a head kick.
Roberts avoids the body shot from Thomas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Thomas lands a nice looking body shot.
Roberts moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Thomas misses with a double jab.
Roberts dodges the punch combination from Thomas.
Thomas waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Roberts.
Roberts has a takedown stuffed.
Carl Roberts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thomas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thomas lands with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas throws a shot to the body.
Thomas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thomas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thomas misses with a looping right.
Roberts throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thomas's waist but Thomas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Roberts off to one side.
Thomas misses with the combination.
Roberts keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thomas.
Roberts closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thomas circles away.
Roberts showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thomas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Thomas scores with a jab to the head.
Roberts shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thomas pinned against the cage. Thomas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Roberts shoots in for a takedown but Thomas shows good takedown defense.
Some wild striking there from Thomas.
Roberts misses with a takedown attempt - Thomas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thomas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dallas Thomas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thomas has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dallas Thomas!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Earls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Alavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Earls comes to the cage accompanied by Tommy Gun. Alavez has chosen You Don't Know by Eminem, 50 Cent, Chashis and Lloyd Banks as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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215 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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200 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nick Earls!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jose Alavez!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Earls coming out on top.
A shot to de liver by Earls. Beautiful body shot.
Alavez feints and as Earls raises his hands in defense, Alavez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Alavez trying to control but Earls is working from the bottom.
Earls manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Alavez is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Earls avoids the attempt from Alavez to control.
Earls wants to finish this one by submission but Alavez is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Earls.
Earls takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Alavez is looking to improve his position but Earls isn't that keen on the idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Earls jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Alavez is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Alavez and Earls has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Alavez can't do much from the bottom here.
Earls is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Alavez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Earls tries for a kimura but Alavez is defending well.
Alavez tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Earls working away.
Earls trying to control the position but Alavez is working away.
Alavez is looking to reverse the position.
Alavez looks gassed!
Earls working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Earls tries for a kimura but Alavez is defending well.
Earls throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Alavez is looking for a sweep.
Earls is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Alavez has escaped the position, nice work there.
Alavez manages to get back to half guard.
Earls wants to pass the guard but Alavez is defending well.
Earls trying to control the action but Alavez is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alavez wants to improve his position but Earls is controlling well.
Earls is trying for a kimura here. Alavez looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Earls wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nick Earls!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kova Paska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and dylan madgwick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kova Paska has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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220 lbs
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kova Paska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, dylan madgwick!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Donatello Bradman and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
madgwick clinches up with Paska and pushes him back against the cage.
madgwick looking for a takedown.
Paska drags the fight down to the ground.
madgwick won't allow Paska to sweep him here.
Paska is pulling down on madgwick's head. It's preventing any offense from madgwick, at least for the moment.
madgwick throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Paska on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Paska tries to get out of the position.
madgwick wants to control from the top but Paska keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paska managing to control the position.
madgwick must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
madgwick won't allow Paska to sweep him here.
madgwick being controlled here momentarily.
madgwick throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
madgwick stays in close to Paska's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
madgwick trying to control but Paska is working from the bottom.
Paska has his hands on madgwick's head, controlling the position.
madgwick stands up from Paska's guard - madgwick perhaps looking for a knockout.
madgwick connects with a high kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Paska or perhaps it was just good defense by madgwick which made him look bad.
madgwick stuffs the takedown attempt from Paska. Paska gets slowly back to his feet.
Paska wants to clinch
and madgwick counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
madgwick looking to slow down the pace here.
madgwick pulls guard.
Paska stays in close to madgwick's body and controls the position.
madgwick 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.
Paska stays in close to madgwick's body and controls the position.
Paska is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
madgwick wants to sweep here but Paska controlling him for the moment.
madgwick is trying to control the position from the bottom.
madgwick is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
madgwick is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
madgwick is working for a kimura here but Paska manages to reverse the position and he's now in madgwick's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
dylan madgwick dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
madgwick scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Paska trying to remain calm as madgwick controls from the top position.
madgwick goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Paska rolls with the submission and now he's on top in madgwick's guard! Nice work there by Paska!
Paska looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Paska's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
madgwick is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paska advances to half guard.
madgwick is looking for a sweep. Paska is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Paska in particular looking to stall.
Paska stands up from half guard.
madgwick tries for a takedown but Paska circles away easily
and Paska counters with a nice double leg into side control. madgwick won't be happy with that.
madgwick is trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
madgwick tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Paska wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
madgwick is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
madgwick is trying to control Paska's posture but Paska avoids it.
madgwick is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
madgwick is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Paska asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
madgwick misses with a takedown attempt
and Paska counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Paska.
Paska wants to control from the top but madgwick keeps moving.
Paska slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Paska has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
madgwick is striking off his back. Paska thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
madgwick trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Paska 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.
Kova Paska dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Paska doesn't succeed with the takedown
and madgwick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Paska shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Paska with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Paska trying to control but madgwick is having none of it.
Paska takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
madgwick keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Paska controlling from the full mount.
madgwick tries to hold on but Paska postures up.
madgwick is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Paska working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
madgwick is desperately trying to improve his position but Paska has a good base and remains in mount.
madgwick flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
madgwick tries to hold on but Paska postures up.
madgwick's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paska sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Paska stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Paska doesn't succeed with the takedown
and madgwick counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by madgwick.
Paska looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kova Paska. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
madgwick escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Paska fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Paska fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. madgwick sprawls well initially but Paska persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Paska stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows madgwick to get to his feet.
Paska scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kova Paska overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
madgwick sneaks back into half guard.
Paska looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
madgwick trying to get back to full guard but Paska takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kova Paska showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Paska 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kova Paska!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Art Vandelay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vandelay comes to the cage accompanied by sizzla - solid as a rock. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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170 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Art Vandelay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bruce Wayne!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Skip Squint and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Vandelay, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vandelay closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Vandelay circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wayne showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vandelay.
Vandelay throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wayne.
Vandelay cracks Wayne with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wayne tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vandelay swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vandelay avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vandelay scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vandelay scores with a kick to the body.
Vandelay lands a high kick!
Wayne tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wayne moves into the clinch.
Wayne looking to throw knees to the head but Vandelay is blocking nicely.
Wayne breaks the clinch.
Vandelay misses with a head kick.
Vandelay cracks Wayne with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vandelay smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vandelay keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vandelay throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Vandelay lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wayne dodges the punch combination from Vandelay.
A punch lands to the side of Wayne 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vandelay displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Vandelay looks to throw the jab but Wayne is out of range.
Wayne sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Wayne doesn't manage to clinch there - Vandelay circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vandelay scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vandelay connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vandelay comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vandelay cracks Wayne with a good jab.
Vandelay scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vandelay avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vandelay throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wayne tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vandelay swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wayne takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wayne tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wayne looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vandelay lands with an uppercut that bounces Wayne off the cage and back into rage.
Art Vandelay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Decent striking displayed by Vandelay there.
Vandelay lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jab by Vandelay.
A head kick misses from Vandelay.
Wayne tries to clinch up.
Vandelay keeps the fight on the outside.
Vandelay fails to land with a series of punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wayne looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vandelay keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wayne swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Vandelay makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Wayne wants to clinch
and Vandelay counters with a left to the body.
Bruce Wayne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wayne looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wayne tries to clinch up
and Vandelay counters with a nice body shot.
Vandelay lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wayne takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vandelay digs a good body shot into Wayne's ribs.
Vandelay throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wayne has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vandelay finds it's way round the side to connect with Wayne's head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vandelay.
Wayne has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vandelay lands with a nice combination. Wayne backs away looking to recover.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wayne swings widly with a right hand
and Vandelay counters with a series of strikes. Wayne will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wayne is rocked!
Danga de danga de dang - Vandelay scores with a four punch combination!
Wayne is still on wobbly legs! Can Vandelay finish him?
Vandelay throws a series of strikes that have Wayne backpedaling.
Vandelay throws a monster overhand right that drops Wayne! Vandelay follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Art Vandelay!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rusty Trombone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony English (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trombone kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Back in Black by AC/DC. Rusty Trombone could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tony English's chin.
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145 lbs
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rusty Trombone!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tony English!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Steve Erwin and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trombone connects with the punch.
English throws a combination. Trombone tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nice sprawl there from Trombone as English shoots in.
Trombone throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
English shoots for a takedown but Trombone saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
English tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Trombone swivels and escapes.
Rusty Trombone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony English.
English fails with an attempt to clinch.
Trombone lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Trombone shoots in and bounces English off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Trombone knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for English on the ground.
Trombone stopping the sweep attempt from English.
English keeping full guard, as Trombone tries to pass.
Trombone showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
English tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
English bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Trombone's guard.
English stopping the sweep attempt from Trombone.
Trombone is looking for a triangle here but English uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Trombone is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
English tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
English wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Trombone, who protects the arm well.
Trombone is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
English working away.
English is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Trombone knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
English looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Trombone is trying to control English's posture but English avoids it.
Trombone is not content to let English control the position.
English tries to move to mount but Trombone blocks the move with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
English moves into full mount!
English goes for an armbar but Trombone turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Trombone.
Trombone controls from within his opponent's guard.
Trombone trying to control the position from guard on top but English is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trombone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. English is keeping the position for now.
English escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Trombone gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trombone advances to half guard.
English is trying to get back to full guard.
Trombone is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Trombone is breathing heavily.
English tries to roll over but Trombone keeps him under control.
English moves into full guard.
Trombone won't allow English to sweep him here.
Trombone tries to free his leg and advance position but English is retaining full guard.
Trombone preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tony English will probably get the nod.
That's time! Trombone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Trombone throws a looping overhand right but English ducks down to avoid it.
Tony English is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
English tries for a takedown but Trombone circles away easily
so Trombone counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
English keeping moving, preventing Trombone from controlling successfully.
English looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
English trying to control the position.
English wants to sweep here but Trombone controlling him for the moment.
Trombone stays in close to English's body and controls the position.
English looking for a guillotine here but Trombone defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trombone wants to control from the top but English keeps moving.
English lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Trombone!
Trombone tries to hold on but English pushes him away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
English is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
English working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Trombone is looking to improve his position but English isn't that keen on the idea.
English has hold of Trombone's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Trombone manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
English looking to secure an arm triangle but Trombone defends it well.
Trombone holds on to English as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Trombone is wriggling around trying to escape.
English has control of Trombone's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Trombone regains control of the situation pretty easily.
English working for a submission but Trombone is keeping him at bay.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
English wants to control the pace but Trombone is squirming around nicely.
Trombone is looking to get to half guard.
English can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Trombone is looking to escape.
English goes for an armbar but Trombone turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Trombone.
Trombone avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Trombone content to stall in guard here.
English is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Trombone avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
English has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Trombone is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for English.
Trombone is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down English's shoulder. That is not cool.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tony English will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
English uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trombone.
English shoots and misses
and Trombone counters with an inside leg kick.
A choreographed right hand from Trombone misses the target.
Trombone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but English manages to avoid it.
Trombone shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Trombone was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
English is looking to get to half guard.
English sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
English is trying to maintain the position but Trombone is very close to passing his half guard.
English is trying to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Trombone is looking to take a break and control but English is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
English actively working from the bottom here.
Trombone wants to take a breather but English is having none of it.
English trying to control here.
The fighters are battling for position here. English manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
English has momentary wrist control but Trombone slips an elbow through the middle.
Tony English has got the better of the ground game so far.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
English fails with the takedown
and Trombone counters with a nice double leg into side control. English won't be happy with that.
English is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Trombone seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
English wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trombone seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. English is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rusty Trombone!
Rusty Trombone retains his featherweight title!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alex Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Child (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by Madhouse. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alex Smith!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Child!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Child sprawls well initially but Smith persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Child is defending against the submission attempts here by Smith.
Child trying to control from the bottom.
Child looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Child tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.
Smith tries to pass the half guard into mount. Child knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Smith is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Child is just riding it out for now. Smith eventually gives up the hold.
Smith throwing shots but Child is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Child is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Child drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Child is looking to stand up but Smith won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smith has his hands on Child's head, controlling the position.
Child wanted to stand there but Smith had control of the position.
Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Child can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Child must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smith scores with a nice shot.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Child from controlling successfully.
Child trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Child doesn't succeed with the takedown
so Smith counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Child wants to sweep but no luck.
Child throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Smith escapes and throws Child's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Smith lands a nice forearm strike.
You can see the frustration on Child's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Child regains half guard.
Child regains full guard. Nicely done.
Child is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
Child had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Smith is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Child Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Smith's back instead.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Child controlling the positon.
Smith has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Child.
Child is looking for the choke from the back position but Smith is controlling his hands well.
Child doesn't have the hooks in and Smith manages to turn into his guard.
Child is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Child is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith with a nice head shot there.
Smith decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Child shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into side control. Child won't be happy with that.
Child is trying to control Smith's posture but Smith avoids it.
Child looks to move to half guard but instead Smith has passed into mount! Damn!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Child is squirming around, avoiding Smith's attempts to control the action.
Child slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Child is pressing down on Smith's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Child is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
Child might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Smith kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Child is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Smith rolls with it to try and escape but Child cranks on the arm and Smith is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike Child! Mike Child retains his lightweight title!
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FIGHT
RATING
56% |
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