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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zedicus Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Heroes. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zedicus Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mickey Smith!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Bruno Hogan and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Smith working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith is controlling Jones's posture.
Jones drops back looking for a leg! Smith is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith manages to kick Jones off! Jones jumps back into Smith's guard.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jones slips nicely into half guard.
Jones is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jones seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Jones is working for a submission of some sort.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
Smith works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jones drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Smith dives on top into guard.
Smith passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smith advances to mount.
Jones prevents Smith from taking his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to control the pace but Jones is squirming around nicely.
Smith prevents Jones from getting the reversal.
Jones is working hard here to advance position.
Smith scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jones?
Smith takes Jones's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Jones is in trouble.
Smith working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Smith is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Jones breaks Smith's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Smith looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
Jones pushes down on Smith's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Smith is just riding it out for now. Jones eventually gives up the hold.
Smith actively working from the bottom here.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
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.
Smith makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Smith.
Jones is pushing down on Smith's leg trying to pass to half guard. Smith is fighting to maintain full guard but Jones has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jones is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Smith defends it well.
Jones wants to pass to mount but Smith is defending the position.
Jones is working for a kimura but Smith is defending it quite comfortably.
Jones is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smith doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jones.
Jones is trying to work for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mickey Smith will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jones throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Smith is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jones throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Smith has his takedown stuffed
and Jones counters with a head kick.
Smith is rocked!
A head kick misses from Jones.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
Jab by Jones.
Jones misses with the combination.
Jones cracks Smith on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Smith falls backwards against the cage. Jones follows up with more strikes that drop Smith to his knees. Jones keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Smith! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zedicus Jones!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cameron Woolley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Revenier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cameron Woolley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Revenier!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Skip Squint and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Revenier feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Revenier must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Woolley bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Revenier's guard.
Revenier controls Woolley momentarily but Woolley frees himself.
Woolley passes Revenier's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Woolley trying to pass the guard but Revenier defending well.
Revenier is in trouble now - Woolley has advanced to mount!
Revenier is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Revenier is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Revenier tries to hold on but Woolley postures up.
Woolley goes for an armbar but Revenier turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Revenier.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woolley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Revenier doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Revenier manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Woolley working for a triangle but Revenier defends it easily.
Woolley keeping moving, preventing Revenier from controlling successfully.
Revenier pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Woolley is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Revenier trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Revenier trying to control but Woolley is working from the bottom.
Woolley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Revenier is one step ahead there.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Woolley fails with the takedown.
Revenier shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Woolley counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Revenier!
Woolley is breathing heavily.
Revenier prevents Woolley from taking his back.
Woolley swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Revenier is now in Woolley's guard. A big mistake from Woolley there, giving up the dominant position!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Revenier trying to control the position from guard on top but Woolley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Woolley looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Woolley bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Revenier's guard.
Revenier is trying to keep Woolley in close.
Woolley postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Revenier is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Woolley, into his guard.
Revenier trying to stand up but can't free himself from Woolley's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woolley is trying to keep Revenier in close.
Woolley lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Revenier!
Woolley wants to control the pace but Revenier is squirming around nicely.
Revenier has given up his back.
Woolley working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Revenier is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Woolley has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Revenier taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cameron Woolley!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Travis Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santiago Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Travis Turner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Santiago Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Bruno Hogan and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.
Turner keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Travis Turner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santiago Johnson.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Johnson.
Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for Turner on that attempt.
Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Turner counters with a shoot takedown. Johnson fights it but they end up in guard.
Turner postures up.
Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Turner controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson can't keep his opponent in guard - Turner advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Turner is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Johnson to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Johnson lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Johnson trying to keep a closed guard but Turner is proving a slippery customer.
Turner won't allow Johnson to get back to his feet.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Turner tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Johnson trying to control the position.
Turner might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A choreographed right hand from Turner misses the target.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt
and Turner counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Johnson's guard now.
Turner is breathing heavily.
Turner is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Turner looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Turner isn't so interested in that idea.
Johnson wants to hit a switch here but Turner passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Johnson there!
Johnson tries to hold on but Turner postures up.
Turner working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Johnson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Johnson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Turner tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Johnson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Turner goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Johnson is on top in guard.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Turner keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Turner dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Johnson tries to clinch
and Turner holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Turner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Turner shoots and misses
and Johnson counters with a nice body shot.
Johnson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Turner manages to work his way to half guard, despite Johnson's best efforts.
Turner gets full guard.
Turner controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Johnson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Turner had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Johnson is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Turner Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Johnson's back instead.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner is trying to stick to Johnson's back but Johnson is turning into Turner. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Turner's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Johnson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson working some strikes from top position.
Turner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johnson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Johnson pushes down on Turner's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Turner manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Turner wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turner looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Turner is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner is working hard here to advance position.
Johnson 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.
Turner throws a couple of heel strikes.
Johnson works over Turner with some ground and pound from guard.
Turner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Turner had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Johnson is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Turner Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Johnson's back instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner looking for the choke from the back.
Turner is landing with strikes from the back.
Turner looking for the RNC.
Turner lands a shot to the head.
Travis Turner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Can Johnson hold on?! Turner is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Johnson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Turner is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Johnson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Johnson for a finish.
Johnson breaks Turner's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner 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.
Johnson drops back looking for a leg! Turner is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Turner manages to kick Johnson off! Johnson jumps back into Turner's guard.
Turner looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Turner dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Johnson throws a leg kick but Turner sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Turner fails to land the takedown.
Turner shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnson as he avoids it easily.
Johnson wants to clinch
and Turner counters with a takedown into side control.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom here.
Turner tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Johnson is not content to let Turner control the position.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner tries for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
Turner landing strikes.
Johnson is rocked!
Turner is working to tighten is grip on Johnson's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Johnson has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Turner is really squeezing tight and eventually Johnson passes out! Turner breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Travis Turner!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tigroklaws Demauler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chuck Johnson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tigroklaws Demauler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chuck Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Donatello Bradman and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Demauler.
Tigroklaws Demauler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Demauler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Demauler throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Demauler throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely.
Demauler misses with a body shot.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Demauler sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Demauler tries to avoid it but Johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Demauler to the ground. Demauler escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Johnson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Demauler knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.
Demauler throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Demauler is in trouble now - Johnson has advanced to mount!
Demauler throwing hammer fists to the chest of Johnson. What's that going to do exactly?
Johnson looking to secure an arm triangle but Demauler defends it well.
Johnson working for a submission but Demauler is keeping him at bay.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Demauler is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Demauler is trying to escape the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Demauler turns into him and now he's in Johnson's guard.
Demauler wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Demauler has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Demauler passes into half guard.
Johnson looks gassed!
Demauler decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Demauler circles away.
Tigroklaws Demauler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chuck Johnson.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Demauler shows good takedown defense.
Johnson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Demauler lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Demauler.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Demauler lands with a nice combination. Johnson backs away looking to recover.
Johnson is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demauler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Demauler finish him?
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Demauler.
Demauler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johnson seems to have recovered his senses.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Demauler! Johnson is backing up but he can't get away as Demauler lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Johnson and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tigroklaws Demauler!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Koji Matsuda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tuski Fema (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matsuda's entrance music is 科学忍者隊ガッチャ. A fine choice. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Koji Matsuda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tuski Fema!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Winston Howard and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matsuda wants to clinch up but Fema keeps it at a distance.
Fema tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Matsuda swivels and escapes.
Fema tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Matsuda swivels and escapes.
Fema will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Koji Matsuda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tuski Fema.
Matsuda doesn't manage to clinch there - Fema circles away.
Matsuda lands a two punch combo.
Fema showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matsuda.
Matsuda keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Matsuda gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Matsuda wants to break the clinch but can't.
Matsuda landing knees to the body.
Matsuda escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fema shoots in for a takedown but Matsuda shows good takedown defense.
Fema drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fema thows a big elbow that misses.
Matsuda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Matsuda is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fema won't allow Matsuda to sweep him here.
Femais looking to pass into half guard but Matsuda pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Matsuda is in guard.
Matsuda won't allow Fema to sweep him here.
Fema bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Matsuda's guard.
Fema looks gassed!
Matsuda is trying to keep Fema in close.
Matsuda is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fema wants to pass the guard but Matsuda is keeping the position.
Matsuda working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fema throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Matsuda works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fema scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matsuda keeping moving, preventing Fema from controlling successfully.
Fema is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Matsuda working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fema.
Fema stopping the sweep attempt from Matsuda.
Matsuda keeping busy on the bottom but Fema has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fema seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Matsuda does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fema stalling.
Fema is looking to take a break and control but Matsuda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fema winds up and cracks Matsuda with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fema lands with a punch from half guard.
Matsuda makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Matsuda.
Fema lands a couple of elbows.
Fema thows a big elbow that misses.
Fema trying to control the position from guard on top but Matsuda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fema connects with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsuda has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Fema has passed into side control.
Fema is chipping away with strikes.
Fema wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matsuda keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Matsuda's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fema in side control lands a decent elbow.
Fema trying to control the action but Matsuda is working from the bottom.
Fema working the ground and pound.
Matsuda throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tuski Fema will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Fema scores with a takedown into Matsuda's guard.
Fema wants to control from the top but Matsuda keeps moving.
Matsuda keeping busy on the bottom but Fema has passed one foot through into half guard.
Matsuda gets full guard.
Fema postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fema passes Matsuda's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fema looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Matsuda with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fema is keen to just control but Matsuda is a slippery customer.
Fema slows the pace down in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsuda is looking for a sweep. Fema is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fema takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Fema seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fema controlling the pace.
Fema working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Fema drops an elbow to the side of Matsuda's head.
Fema content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Fema is trying to control the action in half guard but Matsuda is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fema content to control rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Tuski Fema just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fema misses with a takedown attempt - Matsuda sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Matsuda wants to clinch.
Fema fails with the takedown.
A head kick misses from Matsuda.
Matsuda wants to clinch.
Fema avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fema throws a shot from downtown. Matsuda moves away and avoids it.
Matsuda misses with a jab, cross combination.
Matsuda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matsuda throws a right and a left that Fema avoids nicely.
Fema fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Koji Matsuda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tuski Fema.
Fema shoots for a takedown but Matsuda saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fema drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fema wants to control but Matsuda is keeping him busy.
Matsuda manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Matsuda works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fema scoring with some ground and pound.
Matsuda trying to keep a closed guard but Fema is proving a slippery customer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Matsuda is on top in guard.
Matsuda trying to control the position from guard on top but Fema is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matsuda postures up.
Matsuda tries to free his leg and advance position but Fema is retaining full guard.
Fema wants to sweep here but Matsuda controlling him for the moment.
Matsuda trying to control but Fema is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tuski Fema showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Matsuda misses with a few strikes there.
Fema shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fema looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Matsuda with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fema takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Matsuda is staying active underneath Fema, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fema sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Matsuda defending well though.
Matsuda throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Matsuda won't allow Fema to pass to mount.
Matsuda actively working from the bottom here.
Matsuda works his way to full guard. Good work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fema postures up and lands a big shot to Matsuda's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fema works over Matsuda with some ground and pound from guard.
Matsuda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fema scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fema looking to pass the guard.
Matsuda wants to stand and escape but Fema is having none of it.
Fema with a nice head shot there.
Matsuda working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fema.
Matsuda manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fema manages to get himself to full guard.
Matsuda is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Matsuda trying to control but Fema is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fema 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.
Matsuda works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fema moves into full guard.
Tuski Fema has got the better of the ground game so far.
Matsuda tries to stand but Fema is controlling from the bottom.
Fema trying to strike off his back.
Fema throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Matsuda preventing the sweep.
Fema keeping moving, preventing Matsuda from controlling successfully.
Matsuda avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsuda trying to control the position from guard on top but Fema is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Fema shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Matsuda pinned against the cage. Matsuda gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Matsuda tries a head kick but it misses.
Fema fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Matsuda sprawls well initially but Fema persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fema winds up and cracks Matsuda with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Matsuda looking for submissions off his back.
Fema is controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsuda slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Matsuda lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Fema!
Koji Matsuda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fema really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Matsuda tries to control but Fema wriggling away.
Matsuda working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tuski Fema comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fema 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tuski Fema!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lando Bergenmesiter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyoto Tachia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bergenmesiter comes to the cage accompanied by Fuel. 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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204 lbs
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217 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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lando Bergenmesiter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lyoto Tachia!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Steve Erwin and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bergenmesiter lands a right hook to the body.
Tachia is looking to clinch but Bergenmesiter is avoiding it.
Bergenmesiter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tachia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tachia 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 Bergenmesiter has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bergenmesiter and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tachia fails to land the takedown.
Bergenmesiter fails to land with a series of punches.
Bergenmesiter defending well as Tachia loads up on a big left hand.
Tachia wants to clinch up but Bergenmesiter keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tachia misses with a few strikes there.
Bergenmesiter avoids a kick to the body.
Tachia throws a head kick that half lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergenmesiter instigates a clinch.
Tachia on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bergenmesiter wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tachia has him pressed against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bergenmesiter trying to land knees to the body.
Bergenmesiter wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bergenmesiter fails to pull guard.
Tachia manages to break the clinch.
Bergenmesiter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tachia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bergenmesiter.
Tachia throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bergenmesiter counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Bergenmesiter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bergenmesiter avoids the body shot from Tachia.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tachia stuffs the takedown.
Bergenmesiter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tachia lands with a hook. Bergenmesiter tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bergenmesiter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tachia.
Bergenmesiter is breathing heavily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tachia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bergenmesiter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bergenmesiter with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tachia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lando Bergenmesiter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice jab there from Tachia.
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!
Tachia throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bergenmesiter's head.
Bergenmesiter is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Tachia! Bergenmesiter is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lyoto Tachia!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Demarquez Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Hanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Demarquez Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dave Hanson!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Skip Squint and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junior throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hanson's head.
Junior throws a head kick but Hanson moves out of range.
Junior could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Junior tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Junior throws a sloppy head kick and Hanson moves out of range easily.
Junior lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice sprawl there from Hanson as Junior shoots in.
Demarquez Junior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Junior misses with a head kick.
Junior pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Junior moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Junior throws a head kick that Hanson semi-blocks.
Hanson avoids the head kick by Junior.
Junior tries to clinch but Hanson is having none of it.
Junior fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hanson sprawls well initially but Junior persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hanson looking for submissions off his back.
Hanson is looking for a sweep. Junior is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hanson defending well though.
Hanson is pressing down on Junior's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hanson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Junior doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Junior manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hanson is on top in guard.
Junior looking for a guillotine here but Hanson defends easily.
Hanson chips away with some ground and pound.
Junior tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hanson is in close to Junior's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Junior looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hanson is one step ahead there.
Hanson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Junior striking off his back but it's not causing Hanson any problems.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanson wants to control from the top but Junior keeps moving.
Hanson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hanson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Junior throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Hanson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Junior, who protects the arm well.
Junior is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Junior is looking to control Hanson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Junior avoid being mounted?
Junior is breathing heavily.
Hanson drops an elbow to the side of Junior's head.
Junior slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Junior tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hanson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hanson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Junior!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Hanson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Junior is in a horrible position here. Hanson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Junior is trying to escape the mount but Hanson keeps good control and instead manages to take Junior's back.
Hanson controlling well, preventing Junior from escaping the position.
Hanson scores with punches to the body.
Hanson has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Junior is in real trouble here. Hanson gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Junior is tapping out! Hanson wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dave Hanson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fran Einhorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Old Greg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Greg comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Love Games kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Old Greg has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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198 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fran Einhorn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Old Greg!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Winston Howard and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greg changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Einhorn looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Einhorn tries to improve position but can't.
Einhorn is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Greg's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Einhorn is trying to maintain the position but Greg is very close to passing his half guard.
Einhorn actively working from the bottom here.
Einhorn wants to improve his position but Greg is controlling well.
Einhorn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Einhorn is trying to get back to full guard.
Greg slips a nice elbow through Einhorn's hands, connecting with Einhorn's forehead.
Einhorn is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Greg pulls his head out easily.
Greg wants to pass to mount but Einhorn is defending the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Greg shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Einhorn's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Einhorn keeping full guard, as Greg tries to pass.
Greg is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Einhorn is rocked!
Greg is in close to Einhorn's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Oh Einhorn is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Greg working some strikes from top position.
Einhorn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Greg gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Einhorn is breathing heavily.
Greg is working Einhorn over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Einhorn 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.
Greg must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Greg stands up over Einhorn, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Greg is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Greg content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Greg postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Einhorn covers up, he's hurt! Greg keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Greg and the ref steps in to end the fight! Greg can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Old Greg!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Hopkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Monster Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Monster Mann will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Benjamin Hopkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Monster Mann!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Winston Howard and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Left hook, right uppercut from Hopkins.
Hopkins has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mann takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hopkins.
Mann breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mann lands a big shot that drops Hopkins! Can he finish him?
It looks like Benjamin Hopkins has been cut.
Mann advances position into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mann misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Mann decides to stand up, so the ref orders Hopkins to his feet.
Mann throws an overhand right that lands on Hopkins's shoulder, as Hopkins tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from Hopkins misses.
Mann is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Hopkins hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Monster Mann!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Abel Bloodgood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Infamous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Infamous's choice of entrance music: Jadakiss - Pain And Torture. Thiago Infamous acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
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Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Abel Bloodgood!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thiago Infamous!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Eliza Hachem and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Infamous fails to land the takedown.
Infamous throws a hook but Bloodgood avoids it easily.
Bloodgood waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Infamous.
Bloodgood closes this distance looking for a takedown but Infamous circles away.
Bloodgood throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Infamous takes a swing at Bloodgood's ribcage but misses.
Bloodgood shoots in and bounces Infamous off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bloodgood stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Infamous swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bloodgood missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloodgood looking to pass the guard.
Bloodgood wants to control from the top but Infamous keeps moving.
Bloodgood is really struggling to control Infamous but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Infamous throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Bloodgood working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Infamous's head.
Bloodgood throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Bloodgood tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
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.
Infamous throws the left hand but Bloodgood avoids the punch easily.
Infamous gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bloodgood makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Infamous really felt that one!
Bloodgood missing with a left hand there. Infamous was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Infamous shoots and misses
and Bloodgood decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Infamous's guard.
Abel Bloodgood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Infamous.
Bloodgood trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bloodgood passes Infamous's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bloodgood working the head and body with strikes.
Infamous moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloodgood working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Infamous's head.
Bloodgood scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Infamous looking for a guillotine here but Bloodgood defends easily.
Bloodgood wants to control from the top but Infamous keeps moving.
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.
Bloodgood trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bloodgood scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bloodgood postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bloodgood has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Infamous is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bloodgood scoring with punches to the head and body.
Infamous looks gassed!
Bloodgood wants to control from the top but Infamous keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abel Bloodgood dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Infamous lands a with a good body shot.
Infamous shoots and misses
and Bloodgood counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Infamous uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bloodgood.
Infamous with a poor takedown
so Bloodgood counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bloodgood thows a big elbow that misses.
Bloodgood stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Infamous swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bloodgood looking to sit in guard and control but Infamous gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Infamous looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloodgood looking for a sweep. Not yet Bloodgood, not yet.
Bloodgood striking off his back.
Bloodgood tries to strike from the bottom.
Bloodgood striking off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Infamous stopping the sweep attempt from Bloodgood.
Infamous won't allow Bloodgood to get back to his feet.
Infamous pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bloodgood is keeping the position for now.
Bloodgood tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Infamous pushing down on Bloodgood's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloodgood trying to control here.
Bloodgood is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Infamous's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Infamous's back!
Infamous breaks Bloodgood's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Bloodgood lands a decent shot there.
Infamous is breathing heavily.
Bloodgood lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Bloodgood wants to sweep here but Infamous controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bloodgood is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bloodgood throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Bloodgood keeping full guard, as Infamous tries to pass.
Bloodgood 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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Infamous shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Infamous preventing the sweep.
Infamous drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bloodgood dives on top into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abel Bloodgood dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Bloodgood scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bloodgood throws a shot from downtown. Infamous moves away and avoids it.
Infamous misses with a takedown attempt
so Bloodgood counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bloodgood avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bloodgood is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Infamous avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Infamous takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloodgood slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bloodgood controls the position from side control.
Bloodgood lands some shots froms side control.
Bloodgood throws a strike aimed at the side of Infamous's head but Infamous avoids it well.
Bloodgood tries to advance to mount but can't.
Bloodgood works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Infamous is looking to reverse the position.
Bloodgood lands some shots froms side control.
Infamous is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Infamous is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Infamous tries to improve position but can't.
Bloodgood lands a nice forearm strike.
Infamous tries to buck Bloodgood off but Bloodgood is having none of it.
Infamous takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloodgood landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Infamous takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bloodgood scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bloodgood lands a nice forearm strike.
Infamous on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Infamous tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bloodgood wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bloodgood looks up at the clock and then as Infamous takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bloodgood smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Infamous defending against the ground and pound.
Bloodgood working the strikes but Infamous uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bloodgood looks to land a strike but Infamous avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Infamous is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Infamous is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bloodgood wants to control but Infamous is keeping busy.
Thiago Infamous has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abel Bloodgood overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Infamous is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abel Bloodgood showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bloodgood has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abel Bloodgood!
Abel Bloodgood retains his welterweight title!
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