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FWC 17 Amato V Macdonald PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between rozzas boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler McCarthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). rozzas boy has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, rozzas boy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tyler McCarthy!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Summer Carpenter and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
boy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McCarthy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
boy stuffs the takedown.
boy swinging wilding here.
rozzas boy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCarthy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
rozzas boy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler McCarthy.
boy misses with a wild combination.
boy tries to score with a low kick but McCarthy moves his leg out of the way.
McCarthy shoots in looking for a takedown. boy tries to sprawl out of it but McCarthy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. boy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
boy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McCarthy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. boy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McCarthy shoots in but boy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
boy looks to land a combination. McCarthy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
McCarthy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
boy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McCarthy on the side of the head.
boy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McCarthy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
boy throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and McCarthy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
boy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McCarthy on the ground.
McCarthy lands strikes from half guard.
boy wants to get back to his feet.
McCarthy is looking to take a break and control but boy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
boy is looking to get back to full guard here but McCarthy has managed to pass to side control instead.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, McCarthy cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
boy'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.
McCarthy wants to finish this one by submission but boy is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from McCarthy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy looking to control and managing it successfully.
boy is wriggling around trying to escape.
BOOM! McCarthy connects with a massive shot to the dome!
boy tries to reverse the position but McCarthy maintains control.
McCarthy tries to control but boy wriggling away.
McCarthy lands a big shot there that rocks boy but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
boy wants to hold on but McCarthy pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
boy working to try and regain half guard.
boy taking shots to the head.
boy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
boy wants to get back to his feet.
McCarthy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
boy is in all sorts of trouble here.
boy could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McCarthy trying to control but boy is having none of it.
McCarthy looks gassed!
McCarthy controlling from the full mount.
boy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if boy tries to get out of the position.
boy reaches up to try and control the position but McCarthy seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! boy rolls and tries to escape and now McCarthy has his back!
boy wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - McCarthy's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler McCarthy dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
boy scores with a jab to the head.
boy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McCarthy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
boy misses with a series of wild punches.
McCarthy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
boy throws a body kick that misses.
boy swats away the attempt to clinch by McCarthy.
boy throws a wild body kick that McCarthy sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
boy misses with a double jab
and McCarthy counters with a good, hard body kick but boy shrugs it off.
boy keeps the fight on the outside.
McCarthy shoots in and drives through. boy sprawls well.
McCarthy slips a jab and a cross from boy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy tries to clinch there but boy circles away.
McCarthy doesn't manage to clinch there - boy circles away.
boy is looking to clinch.
boy throws a body punch but McCarthy moves out of range.
McCarthy fails to land the takedown.
McCarthy is breathing heavily.
McCarthy is looking to clinch but boy is avoiding it.
McCarthy walks into a straight right hand from boy.
McCarthy moves out of range of the leg kick from boy.
boy lands a nice hook to McCarthy's body. McCarthy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McCarthy dodges the punch combination from boy.
McCarthy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from boy.
Nice takedown defense from boy. No joy for McCarthy on that attempt.
rozzas boy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler McCarthy.
That's two 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.
McCarthy moves into the clinch successfully.
McCarthy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. boy smiles and moves away.
boy thows a leg kick but McCarthy checks it
and McCarthy counters with a takedown into side control.
McCarthy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by boy, who protects the arm well.
McCarthy working away.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
boy is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, McCarthy asserts his dominance and retains side control.
boy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McCarthy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
boy pushes McCarthy away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, McCarthy gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
boy is looking for a sweep.
McCarthy decides to stand back up.
boy moves away from the strike by McCarthy.
boy falls off balance throwing a combination
and McCarthy counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
boy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
boy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
boy prevents a body shot from McCarthy.
McCarthy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. boy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
boy slowing the pace effectively.
boy wants to get back to striking at distance but McCarthy won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from boy.
boy scores with a one two! McCarthy had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
boy lands a slapping body shot.
McCarthy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
boy lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
boy throws a head kick but McCarthy moves out of range.
boy misses with a two punch combination.
Good standup being displayed there by boy as he connects with a hook.
boy throws a low kick, looking for McCarthy's leg but McCarthy calmly moves out of range.
boy stuffs the takedown.
boy scores with a one two! McCarthy had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
boy scores with a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler McCarthy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
A head kick misses from boy.
McCarthy shoots for a takedown but boy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
boy misses with an attempted mid kick.
boy looks to land a body kick but McCarthy moved away.
boy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
boy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by boy!
boy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McCarthy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No joy there for boy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for McCarthy with that takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McCarthy.
rozzas boy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler McCarthy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McCarthy needs to keep his hands up - boy had a free shot at his head there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
boy moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
McCarthy fails to land the takedown.
boy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A shot to de liver by boy. Beautiful body shot.
McCarthy has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
McCarthy dodges the punch combination from boy.
boy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
boy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McCarthy tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from boy.
boy throws a series of strikes that have McCarthy backpedaling.
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.
McCarthy tries to clinch but boy moves away
and boy counters with a one-two to the body.
rozzas boy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
boy fails to land with a series of punches.
boy stuffs the takedown.
boy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
McCarthy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McCarthy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
boy tries to break the clinch but McCarthy is controlling the position.
McCarthy misses with a hook to the ribs.
boy is trying to break the clinch but McCarthy has him pressed against the ropes.
rozzas boy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McCarthy manages to break the clinch.
McCarthy slips a jab and a cross from boy.
boy tries to work over McCarthy's front leg with a kick but McCarthy checks it.
McCarthy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy checks the leg kick nicely there.
McCarthy misses with a takedown
and McCarthy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McCarthy blocks a head kick by boy.
McCarthy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. boy tries to avoid it but McCarthy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag boy to the ground. boy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
boy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
McCarthy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
boy looks to land a body kick but McCarthy moved away.
boy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A left and a right from boy both land. Nice combination.
McCarthy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
boy lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
boy throws a right and a left that McCarthy avoids nicely.
boy throws a push kick but McCarthy slaps the foot to one side.
McCarthy has a takedown stuffed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
boy looks for the body kick but McCarthy saw that one coming.
boy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
boy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
boy misses with a head kick.
boy misses with a few strikes there.
boy throws a right and a left that McCarthy avoids nicely.
McCarthy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and boy counters with a thumping low kick.
McCarthy tries to clinch but boy moves out of range.
McCarthy gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
boy looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that's the end of the fight!
rozzas boy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McCarthy 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler McCarthy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Piston Honda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Piston Honda has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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160 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Brawler
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Piston Honda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Black!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Bruno Hogan and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Black wants to pass to mount but Honda is defending the position.
Black moves nicely into side control.
Black wants to lay and pray for a moment but Honda keeps working.
Black sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Honda is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Honda tries to bench press Black off him but Black keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black trying to control the position but Honda is working away.
Black might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Honda kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Black shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Black showed some decent athleticism there.
Black prevents Honda from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Black trying to control the action but Honda is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black wants to pass to mount but Honda is defending the position.
Black is looking to take a break and control but Honda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Black is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Black wants to control but Honda is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Honda is looking to score with low kicks.
Black looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Honda!
Black sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Black dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Black is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Honda steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Black.
Honda lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A punch combination from Honda misses.
Honda thuds a left hand into Black's body.
Honda thows a body shot but no joy.
Honda misses with a wild combination.
Honda looks to land a left hand but Black moved out of range nicely.
Honda throws a looping overhand right but Black ducks down to avoid it.
Honda takes a swing at Black's ribcage but misses.
Honda swinging wilding here.
Black looks for a takedown but Honda sprawls well.
Piston Honda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Honda thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Black is breathing heavily.
Honda has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Black is working away from the top position though.
Black is keen to just control but Honda is a slippery customer.
Black is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Honda defends it well.
Honda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Honda trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Black avoids the attempt from Honda to control.
Black tries to control but Honda wriggling away.
Honda knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Black on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black moves to the back.
Black is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Honda defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's four 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.
Black working for the choke.
Black working for the choke.
Honda is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Black gets his way!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piston Honda dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Black misses with a takedown attempt - Honda sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Black takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Honda throws a right and a left that Black avoids nicely.
Piston Honda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Black slips a jab from Honda.
Horrible takedown by Black or perhaps it was just good defense by Honda which made him look bad.
Black shoots in and drives through. Honda sprawls well.
Piston Honda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Black.
Honda waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Black.
Honda missing with a left hand there. Black was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Black slips under a jab.
Black has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Black is rocked!
Honda throws a nice looking combination but Black bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Black takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Donk. Honda catches Black right on the button with a cross.
Black is still on wobbly legs! Can Honda finish him?
Black bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Honda comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Black falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Black was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Piston Honda!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kung Lao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mondial Dos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Kung Lao has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kung Lao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mondial Dos!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Summer Carpenter and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Lao.
Dos fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lao sprawls well initially but Dos persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dos wants to control but Lao is keeping him busy.
Dos throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dos wants to stand up but Lao has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Dos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lao. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lao is staying active underneath Dos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lao has one foot on Dos's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Dos scores with a nice body kick.
Lao is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick from Dos lands but Lao takes it in his stride.
It looks like Kung Lao has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos tries for a takedown but Lao sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lao gets caught flat footed, as Dos shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Dos trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lao's guard.
Dos lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dos 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.
Dos controlling from the top position.
Dos trying to control the position from guard on top but Lao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos drops back looking for a leg! Lao is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lao manages to kick Dos off! Dos jumps back into Lao's guard.
Lao could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Dos stays in close to Lao's body and controls the position.
Lao can't keep his opponent in guard - Dos advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lao blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dos.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos seems to be working for a kimura but Lao defends the submission attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dos is tying to control. Lao wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dos prevents Lao from standing back up.
Nice strikes from Dos there.
Dos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dos wants to pass to mount but Lao is defending the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lao tries to avoid it but Dos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lao to the ground. Lao escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A nice combination there by Dos.
Lao stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dos.
Dos misses with a two punch combination.
Dos shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Dos was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dos tries to control but Lao wriggling away.
Dos dominating with strikes here.
Kung Lao's cut is getting worse.
Dos content just to control the position here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mondial Dos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kung Lao's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A left and a right from Dos both land. Nice combination.
Dos gets a clinch.
Dos lands a takedown into guard.
Lao is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dos is controlling him.
Dos stands up from Lao's guard - Dos perhaps looking for a knockout.
Dos fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lao sprawls well initially but Dos persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dos stalling.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dos gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Kung Lao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos has closed the distance and engaged Lao in a clinch.
Dos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dos looks for a takedown but Lao sprawls well.
Dos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lao as he jumps to the side.
Dos fails to land the takedown.
Kung Lao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mondial Dos.
Dos fails with the takedown.
Dos tries to clinch up.
Kung Lao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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.
Dos scores with a takedown into Lao's guard.
Dos advances position into side control!
Dos stands up and beckons Lao to his feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dos.
Dos has managed to clinch.
Dos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dos lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dos moves into the clinch successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lao lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dos lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dos shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Dos looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Dos looking to control but Lao is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lao'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.
Dos stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos fails to land the takedown.
Dos moves in looking to clinch but Lao pushes him off.
A head kick from Dos lands but Lao takes it in his stride.
Lao doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A punch combination from Dos misses.
Kung Lao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lao on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kung Lao's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Dos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lao throws a sloppy head kick
and Dos counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dos wants to take a breather but Lao is having none of it.
Dos not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mondial Dos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kung Lao's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Dos misses with a wild combination.
A head kick misses from Dos.
Mondial Dos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lao lands with a shot to the body.
Dos misses with a hook. Lao ducked under it nicely.
Dos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dos throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lao's head.
Lao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A punch combination from Dos misses.
Lao throws a head kick that misses
and Dos counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dos is taking a breather. Lao says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lao looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos slows the pace down in half guard.
Mondial Dos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dos lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dos tries to pass to full mount but Lao defends it.
Dos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dos takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dos wants to take a breather but Lao is having none of it.
Dos is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Lao has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dos perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dos trying to pass the guard but Lao defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos wants to stand up but Lao is controlling the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Both fighters circling a little - Dos finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lao slips a jab and a cross from Dos.
Dos shoots in and drives through. Lao sprawls well.
Lao misses with a kick to the body.
Dos throws a right and a left that Lao avoids nicely.
Good work by Dos as he checks the leg kick.
Dos fails with a takedown attempt.
Kung Lao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mondial Dos.
Lao throws a sloppy head kick and Dos moves out of range easily.
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.
Dos shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dos showed some decent athleticism there.
Dos is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lao kicks off Dos and gets to his feet.
Dos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dos shoots in for a double leg but Lao sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kung Lao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mondial Dos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dos throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mondial Dos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dos has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 25:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 26:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mondial Dos!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jarl Ekins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lachlan Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson has chosen ready to Roll, The Black Dahlias as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jarl Ekins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lachlan Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Hugh Johnson and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ekins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ekins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Anderson.
Anderson looks to land a right hand but Ekins moved out of range.
Ekins looks to land a combination but Anderson avoids it well.
Ekins throws out a powerful jab.
Ekins moves out of range of the strikes.
Anderson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Anderson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Anderson decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
An inside leg kick from Anderson misses.
Anderson throws a shot from downtown. Ekins moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Anderson misses the target.
Anderson misses with a low kick.
Ekins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekins scores with a nice strike.
Anderson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jarl Ekins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ekins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ekins tests Anderson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Anderson cracks a nice hook into Ekins's ribs.
Anderson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ekins staying out of range there.
Ekins looks to land a body kick but Anderson moved away.
A left and a right from Ekins both land. Nice combination.
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!
Anderson throws a jab when Ekins was well out of range.
Anderson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekins moves in looking to clinch but Anderson pushes him off.
Anderson takes a swing at Ekins's ribcage but misses.
Anderson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Ekins!
Anderson tries to control but Ekins wriggling away.
Anderson raining down shots from the mount!
Ekins knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Anderson on the ground.
Anderson lands a heavy elbow.
The referee warns Ekins that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Ekins is squirming around, avoiding Anderson's attempts to control the action.
Anderson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ekins hang on?
Anderson looks gassed!
A nice elbow there by Anderson.
Ekins keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ekins on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ekins tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Anderson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ekins is looking to escape.
Ekins swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
BOOM! Anderson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ekins keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Anderson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Anderson working Ekins over with strikes here.
Anderson lands a nice shot to the head.
Anderson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ekins is looking to escape.
Ekins throwing hammer fists to the chest of Anderson. What's that going to do exactly?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Ekins that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Ekins is looking to get to half guard.
Anderson has control of Ekins's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ekins regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Anderson won't let Ekins get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Anderson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Anderson trying to control but Ekins is having none of it.
Anderson blocks Ekins's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anderson working for a guillotine from mount but Ekins is in no mood to give up.
Ekins wants to control but Anderson is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lachlan Anderson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Ekins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Anderson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ekins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ekins takes the fight into the clinch.
Anderson keeps control of Ekins as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ekins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ekins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Ekins presses Anderson against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ekins throws a head punch that misses.
Anderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ekins throws a low kick but Anderson avoids it.
Anderson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Anderson loads up on a big right hand but Ekins slips the punch.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekins moves in looking to clinch but Anderson pushes him off.
Ekins misses with a two punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Ekins.
Ekins slips under a jab from Anderson.
Ekins doesn't manage to clinch there - Anderson circles away.
Anderson lands a nice shot that snaps Ekins's head back.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Ekins.
Ekins looks to land a right hand but Anderson moved out of range.
Ekins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A combination from Ekins does no damage.
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.
Ekins throws a combination that misses
and Anderson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ekins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anderson is one step ahead there.
Anderson pushes down on Ekins's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Anderson stands up from half guard.
Anderson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Anderson decides to stand back up. Anderson steps back and let's Ekins get back to his feet.
Anderson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Anderson misses with a looping right.
Horrible takedown by Anderson or perhaps it was just good defense by Ekins which made him look bad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ekins connects with a crisp jab.
Ekins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ekins darts in trying to clinch
and Anderson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ekins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Anderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ekins.
Anderson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ekins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ekins getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ekins gets a clinch.
Anderson has Ekins pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Ekins manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Good body shot from Ekins.
Ekins scores with a nice hook to the head.
Anderson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ekins is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jarl Ekins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lachlan Anderson.
Anderson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ekins is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ekins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ekins throws a series of punches but Anderson avoids them all with ease.
Anderson throws a looping overhand right but Ekins ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ekins goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ekins slips a jab from Anderson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lachlan Anderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ekins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anderson.
Jarl Ekins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ekins bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Anderson avoids a punch combination nicely.
A jab-cross combination lands for Ekins and sends Anderson crashing to the mat! Ekins follows him down to the mat - Anderson regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Anderson is rocked!
Ekins prevents Anderson from standing back up.
Anderson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ekins missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Anderson is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anderson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Anderson manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson wants to get back to his feet but Ekins is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ekins misses with a combination
and Anderson counters with a left to the body.
Ekins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anderson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ekins doesn't manage to clinch there - Anderson circles away.
Ekins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Anderson lands a lovely overhand right.
Ekins staying out of range there.
Ekins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Ekins tries to close the distance and clinch but Anderson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
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.
Ekins throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
Ekins falls off balance throwing a combination
and Anderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ekins throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ekins avoids the body shot from Anderson.
Anderson misses with a series of wild punches.
Anderson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ekins tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Anderson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekins wants to clinch up but Anderson keeps it at a distance.
Anderson moves out of range of the body kick from Ekins.
Ekins moves in looking to clinch but Anderson pushes him off.
A left and a right from Ekins both land. Nice combination.
Anderson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ekins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Anderson throws out the jab.
Ekins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Anderson doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice uppercut there from Anderson.
Anderson throws a combination that misses
and Ekins counters with a left to the body.
Ekins tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ekins misses with a combination
and Anderson counters with an outside leg kick.
Ekins tries to bum rush Anderson with a series of wild strikes but Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Anderson loads up on a big right hand but Ekins slips the punch.
Anderson misses with an uppercut.
Ekins tries to close the distance and clinch but Anderson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ekins misses with a combination
and Anderson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Anderson looks for a takedown but Ekins sprawls well.
Jarl Ekins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anderson avoids the body shot from Ekins.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jarl Ekins showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Anderson 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lachlan Anderson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Harry Viduka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Captain Insano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Viduka kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Pitbull - Hotelroom Service. Harry Viduka could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Captain Insano's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Harry Viduka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Captain Insano!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Bruno Hogan and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Insano fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Viduka, pushing him back against the ropes.
Insano missing with knees to the body.
Insano tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Insano lands a knee to the head.
Insano throws a knee to the head but misses.
Insano prevents Viduka from breaking the clinch.
Insano landing knees to the head.
Viduka avoiding damage as Insano throws knees to the body.
Insano unloads a knee to the mid-section. Viduka lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Insano with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Insano tries to land knees in the clinch but Viduka avoids the damage to the body.
Insano landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Insano misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Viduka.
Insano landing knees to the head.
Viduka wants to get back to striking at distance but Insano won't allow it.
Viduka wants to break free but Insano has control.
Insano unloads a knee to the mid-section. Viduka lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Insano landing knees to the head.
Viduka takes a knee right on the jaw!
Insano throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Viduka blocks it with crossed arms.
Insano misses with a knee strike.
Viduka avoiding damage as Insano throws knees to the body.
Insano looks gassed!
Insano tries a knee to the head but Viduka blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Insano with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Insano lands a knee to the head.
Insano using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Viduka has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Insano prevents a takedown attempt there.
Viduka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Viduka fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Viduka throws a series of punches but Insano moves out of range.
Captain Insano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Viduka shoots in and drives through. Insano sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Viduka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Insano avoids a punch combination nicely.
Viduka fails with a takedown attempt.
Viduka shoots for a takedown but Insano saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Viduka swats away the attempt to clinch by Insano.
That's two 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.
Viduka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Viduka misses with a series of wild punches.
Insano tries to clinch but Viduka is having none of it.
Insano has managed to clinch.
Viduka wants a takedown.
Viduka blocks the elbow strike.
Viduka blocks an elbow strike.
Insano is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Viduka is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Come on Insano - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Insano unloads a knee to the mid-section. Viduka lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Insano unloads a knee to the mid-section. Viduka lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Insano taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Insano misses with a knee strike.
Insano connects with a knee to the head.
Insano using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Insano throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Viduka blocks it with crossed arms.
Viduka drags the fight down to the ground.
Viduka looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Insano stops Viduka from standing up.
Insano won't allow Viduka to sweep him here.
Insano prevents Viduka from getting back to his feet.
Insano content to stall in guard here.
Insano must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viduka wants to sweep here but Insano controlling him for the moment.
Viduka looking for a guillotine here but Insano defends easily.
Insano content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Captain Insano dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Viduka moves out of range as Insano throws a body kick.
Viduka throws a nice looking combination but Insano bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Insano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Insano tries to clinch but Viduka is having none of it.
Insano avoids the head kick by Viduka.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Viduka.
Viduka misses with a few strikes there.
Viduka throws a head kick but Insano moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viduka fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Insano closes the distance and clinches.
Insano is pushing Viduka up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Insano unloads a knee to the mid-section. Viduka lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viduka tries to pull guard but Insano holds him up against the ropes and eventually Viduka drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Viduka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Insano lands an elbow just above Viduka 's eye.
Viduka has had enough of the clinch but Insano keeps him there for the moment.
Insano avoiding damage.
Insano tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Insano throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Viduka blocks it with crossed arms.
The is referee keeping an eye on Insano - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A knee to the head by Insano.
Insano tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Insano.
Viduka wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Insano has him pressed against the ropes.
Insano crunches a lovely knee into Viduka's ribcage.
Insano crunches a lovely knee into Viduka's ribcage.
Insano connects with a knee to the head.
Viduka can't break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Insano taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Insano tries to land knees in the clinch but Viduka avoids the damage to the body.
Viduka tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Viduka has picked Insano up - he's going for a ride! Viduka dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Viduka seems to be looking for submissions.
Viduka is looking to advance position but Insano won't allow it.
Insano moves into full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Insano can do anything to dispel that myth.
Viduka missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viduka trying to stand up but can't free himself from Insano's guard.
Insano kicks Viduka off and gets to his feet.
Viduka misses with a two punch combination.
Nice takedown defense from Insano. No joy for Viduka on that attempt.
Insano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Insano tries to clinch up.
Insano tries to clinch up.
Insano moves into the clinch successfully.
Insano lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
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.
Insano unloads a knee to the mid-section. Viduka lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Insano with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Viduka has clasped his hands together around Insano's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Insano wants to control but Viduka postures up.
Viduka wants to stand but Insano has his arm trapped.
Insano really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Viduka. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Viduka sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Insano is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Insano tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Viduka wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Viduka throws a strike aimed at the side of Insano's head but Insano avoids it well.
Viduka misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Captain Insano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Insano wants to clinch.
Insano tries to clinch there but Viduka circles away.
Insano slips a jab and a cross from Viduka.
Viduka keeps the fight on the outside.
A head kick misses from Viduka.
Viduka throws a series of punches but Insano moves out of range.
Insano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Insano wants to clinch.
Insano wants to clinch up but Viduka keeps it at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Viduka.
Insano moves into the clinch successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Insano tries to stall but Viduka uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Insano prevents Viduka from breaking the clinch.
Insano misses with a knee strike.
Insano is pressed up against the ropes. Viduka has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Insano down to the mat. Insano avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Viduka throws a series of punches but Insano avoids them all with ease.
A combination from Viduka does no damage.
Insano tries to clinch there but Viduka circles away.
Viduka throws a right and a left that Insano avoids nicely.
Insano rushes Viduka and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Viduka takes a knee right on the jaw!
Viduka is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Insano unloads a knee to the mid-section. Viduka lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Insano using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Insano using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Insano using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Insano tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Insano lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Insano lands a knee to the body.
Insano landing knees to the body.
Viduka changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Insano fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Viduka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Insano tries to clinch up but Viduka circles away and keeps his distance.
Insano wants to clinch.
Viduka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Viduka shoots in for a takedown but Insano shows good takedown defense.
Insano tries to clinch up but Viduka circles away and keeps his distance.
Viduka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Insano pushes Viduka up against the ropes in a clinch.
Insano landing knees to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Insano keeps control of Viduka as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A knee to the head by Insano.
Insano throws a knee to the head but misses.
Viduka jumps guard.
Viduka controls Insano momentarily but Insano frees himself.
Viduka wants to stand up but Insano is controlling him.
Insano preventing the sweep.
Viduka has an active guard here but Insano has managed to pass into 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.
Viduka looking for submissions off his back.
Viduka looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Insano with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Harry Viduka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Captain Insano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Insano blocks the strikes from Viduka.
And that's the end of the fight!
Captain Insano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Insano winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Captain Insano!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Harlan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jules Winnfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Jimmy Harlan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Jules Winnfield!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Bruno Hogan and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harlan fails to land with a series of punches.
Harlan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Winnfield slips a jab and a cross from Harlan.
Jimmy Harlan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harlan instigates a clinch.
Harlan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Harlan lands a left hand.
Winnfield tries for a takedown. No joy.
Harlan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Winnfield tries to pull guard but Harlan holds him up against the ropes and eventually Winnfield drops back down to his feet.
Winnfield wants a takedown.
Jimmy Harlan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jules Winnfield.
Winnfield fails to pull guard.
Harlan manages to break the clinch.
Winnfield changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Harlan tries to avoid it but Winnfield manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Harlan to the ground. Harlan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Harlan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Jules Winnfield has been cut.
Harlan throws a front kick aimed at Winnfield's knee but Winnfield avoids it well.
Harlan looks to land a combination but Winnfield avoids it well.
Horrible takedown by Winnfield or perhaps it was just good defense by Harlan which made him look bad.
Winnfield looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Harlan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harlan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Harlan forces Winnfield back against the ropes and clinches.
Winnfield tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Harlan smiles and moves away.
Winnfield has a takedown stuffed.
Harlan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Harlan tries to clinch up.
Winnfield avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Winnfield needs to keep his hands up - Harlan had a free shot at his head there.
Winnfield showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Harlan.
Harlan fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winnfield scores a takedown into full mount!
Winnfield tries to control but Harlan wriggling away.
Harlan is desperately trying to improve his position but Winnfield has a good base and remains in mount.
Winnfield manages to capitalize on a mistake by Harlan to take his back!
Winnfield tightening his grip on Harlan, looking for the choke.
Winnfield looks gassed!
Harlan wants to escape the position.
Harlan breaks Winnfield's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Winnfield avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Winnfield is trying to keep Harlan in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winnfield escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Harlan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Harlan is pushing down on Winnfield's leg trying to pass to half guard. Winnfield is fighting to maintain full guard but Harlan has managed to sneak the leg through.
Harlan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Winnfield defends it well.
Harlan is trying to control the action in half guard but Winnfield is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Winnfield is trying to control but can't.
Winnfield looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Harlan is looking for a kimura here.
Harlan is looking for a kimura but Winnfield is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Harlan to get the leverage.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winnfield is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Harlan pulls his head out easily.
Harlan wants to work for an arm triangle but Winnfield is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Harlan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Harlan tries to clinch but Winnfield is having none of it.
The fighters circling - Harlan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Winnfield 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.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Harlan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Winnfield doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Winnfield manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Winnfield pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harlan is keeping the position for now.
Harlan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Winnfield on the ground.
Harlan has his foot on Winnfield's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Winnfield works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jimmy Harlan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jules Winnfield's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Harlan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Winnfield swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Harlan wants to slow Winnfield down by chopping away at his legs.
Harlan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Winnfield shoots in but no luck this time.
Harlan misses with a wild combination.
Winnfield fails to land the takedown.
Harlan misses with a kick to the body.
Harlan throws a looping overhand right but Winnfield ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harlan is looking to chop away at Winnfield's legs.
Harlan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Winnfield shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Harlan as he avoids it easily.
Jimmy Harlan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jules Winnfield.
Winnfield dodges the punch combination from Harlan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Harlan as Winnfield shoots in.
Winnfield avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Harlan misses with a series of wild punches.
Winnfield shoots for a takedown but Harlan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jimmy Harlan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Winnfield blocks a head kick by Harlan.
Winnfield shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Harlan but Harlan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Harlan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big right from Harlan misses.
Nice sprawl there from Harlan as Winnfield shoots in.
Harlan throws out a leg kick but Winnfield moves out of range and Harlan only half commits.
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.
Winnfield slips a jab and a cross from Harlan.
Harlan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Winnfield is looking to stand up but Harlan won't let him.
Harlan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Harlan is looking for a triangle but Winnfield pushes his legs off easily.
Harlan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Winnfield drops back looking for a leg! Harlan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Harlan manages to kick Winnfield off! Winnfield jumps back into Harlan's guard.
Harlan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Winnfield's guard.
Harlan passes into half guard.
Harlan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harlan is working for a submission of some sort.
Harlan is working for a submission of some sort.
Harlan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Winnfield gets full guard.
Winnfield is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Harlan chips away with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harlan looking to pass the guard.
Harlan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Harlan is working hard here to advance position.
Winnfield wants to sweep here but Harlan controlling him for the moment.
Harlan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Winnfield swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Harlan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Winnfield looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Harlan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Harlan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Winnfield looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Harlan is fending him off so far but Winnfield persists. Nope, Harlan circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jules Winnfield will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jules Winnfield's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Winnfield shoots in for a takedown but Harlan shows good takedown defense.
Harlan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Winnfield slips a jab from Harlan.
Winnfield tries for a takedown but Harlan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Harlan throws a series of punches but Winnfield avoids them all with ease.
A punch combination from Harlan misses.
Winnfield fails to land the takedown.
Jimmy Harlan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jules Winnfield.
Harlan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Winnfield.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harlan tries to close the distance and clinch but Winnfield swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Winnfield fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Harlan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Winnfield walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winnfield shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Harlan looking for submissions off his back.
Harlan looking for submissions off his back.
Harlan tries to roll over but Winnfield keeps him under control.
Harlan is looking to control Winnfield's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Harlan avoid being mounted?
Harlan looking for subs from the bottom but Winnfield mounts him!
Winnfield moves to the back position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winnfield is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Harlan won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Winnfield off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jules Winnfield!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Glenn Kenny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Langston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Glenn Kenny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Langston!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Skip Squint and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Langston throws a head kick but Kenny moves out of range.
Kenny throws a head kick that misses.
Kenny throws a shot from downtown. Langston moves away and avoids it.
Langston moves away from the strike by Kenny.
Kenny throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Langston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kenny tries a head kick but it misses.
Langston misses with the combination.
Langston throws a lazy head kick
and Kenny counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kenny.
Langston wants to sweep here but Kenny controlling him for the moment.
Langston working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kenny doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kenny manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kenny trying to control the position from guard on top but Langston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Langston trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Kenny preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenny is looking to stand up but Langston won't let him.
Langston wants to sweep but no luck.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kenny takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kenny avoids the head kick by Langston.
Langston lands a body shot.
Langston looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Langston lands a two punch combo.
Langston looks gassed!
Langston moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kenny avoids a punch combination nicely.
Langston throws a combination. Kenny tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Langston lands a head shot.
Kenny looks to score with a jab to the body but Langston is just out of range.
Kenny throws a lazy head kick
and Langston counters with a straight right hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Langston works Kenny's body with a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kenny shoots in but Langston avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Langston moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Langston pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Langston as Kenny shoots in.
Nice jab there from Langston.
Langston lands with a nice body punch.
Kenny on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Langston scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Langston throws a lazy head kick
and Kenny counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kenny keeps control of Langston as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Langston wants to break the clinch but can't.
Langston wants to get back to striking at distance but Kenny won't allow it.
Langston wants to break the clinch but can't.
Langston softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Langston is trying to break the clinch but Kenny has him pressed against the ropes.
Langston breaks from the clinch.
Langston throws a sloppy head kick and Kenny moves out of range easily.
Langston goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Langston throws a head kick that misses.
Kenny tries to clinch there but Langston circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenny misses with a takedown attempt
and Langston counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glenn Kenny. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch combination from Langston misses.
A combination from Langston does no damage.
Kenny connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Langston's hands.
Kenny takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Langston misses with a body kick.
Langston lands with a nice body punch.
Kenny drops his hands momentarily and Langston takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kenny looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Langston is fending him off so far but Kenny persists. Nope, Langston circles away and we're back to standing.
Kenny takes a kick to the side of the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Langston. That's going to slow Kenny down.
Langston is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kenny rather than just go for the knockout.
Langston's corner calls for a 1-2. Langston obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Langston tries a head kick but it misses.
Glenn Kenny seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Langston swats away the attempt to clinch by Kenny.
Good shot there by Langston.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Langston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kenny shoots in and drives through. Langston sprawls well.
Nice shot by Langston.
Langston tries a head kick but it misses.
Langston throws a head kick but Kenny moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Langston as Kenny shoots in.
Langston throws a head kick but Kenny moves out of range.
Langston lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kenny moves in looking to clinch but Langston pushes him off.
Kenny tries a head kick but it misses.
Langston lands with a hook. Kenny tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Langston stalks Kenny and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kenny's face. Kenny staggers backwards, shaken.
Langston looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kenny takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kenny throws a head kick that misses.
Langston scores with a shot to the body.
Langston lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Langston.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Langston dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Good leg kick by Kenny there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A right-left combo lands from Langston.
Langston connects with a high kick.
Kenny is rocked!
Langston connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Oh Kenny is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kenny drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kenny shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Langston but Langston pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Langston lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Kenny falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Joe Langston!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Stanlay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Reardon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hank Reardon is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Billy Stanlay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hank Reardon!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Eliza Hachem and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reardon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Stanlay paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stanlay swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reardon moves in looking to clinch but Stanlay pushes him off.
Stanlay throws a combination. Reardon tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Hank Reardon has been cut.
Nice sprawl there from Reardon as Stanlay shoots in.
Reardon misses with a hook.
Stanlay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reardon manages to avoid it.
Reardon gets the takedown into side control.
Stanlay is breathing heavily.
Reardon lands a few punches from side control.
It looks like Billy Stanlay has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reardon in side control lands a decent elbow.
Billy Stanlay's cut is getting worse.
Stanlay on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Billy Stanlay's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Reardon lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Stanlay down.
Jeez, Billy Stanlay's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Billy Stanlay's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hank Reardon!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Domenic Amato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Macdonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Amato kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Du Hast. Domenic Amato could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Andrew Macdonald's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Domenic Amato!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andrew Macdonald!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amato closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Amato working away.
Macdonald tries to bench press Amato off him but Amato keeps the position.
Amato scores with punches from side control.
Macdonald tries to buck Amato off but Amato is having none of it.
Macdonald is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Amato's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Macdonald is trying to maintain the position but Amato is very close to passing his half guard.
Macdonald avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Amato.
Amato looks to land a strike but Macdonald avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Amato is looking to work some ground and pound but Macdonald has wrist control.
Macdonald wants to improve his position but instead Amato has moved into half guard.
Amato is thwarting Macdonald's attempts to control the position.
Amato not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macdonald is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Amato is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Amato on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Macdonald moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Amato is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Macdonald.
Macdonald lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Domenic Amato has been cut.
Macdonald throws a nice outside leg kick.
Amato tries to bum rush Macdonald with a series of wild strikes but Macdonald uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Macdonald lands with a kick to the temple. Amato shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Macdonald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Macdonald avoids the body shot from Amato.
Amato shoots in but no luck this time.
Amato changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Macdonald tries to avoid it but Amato manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Macdonald to the ground. Macdonald escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Andrew Macdonald is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Amato is breathing heavily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Macdonald.
Macdonald throws a nice head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Amato throws a combination. Macdonald tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Amato shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Macdonald tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Macdonald tries to hold on but Amato postures up.
Macdonald might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Amato kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Amato working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Macdonald working to try and regain half guard.
Macdonald tries to hold on but Amato postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amato lands a heavy elbow.
Macdonald tries to lock up and control but Amato gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Amato swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Macdonald is now in Amato's guard. A big mistake from Amato there, giving up the dominant position!
Amato manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Macdonald working to try and regain half guard.
Macdonald manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amato slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Macdonald gets full guard.
Amato keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Macdonald's head.
Amato throwing strikes but missing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Amato's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Amato's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Amato passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sloppy strikes there by Amato.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Andrew Macdonald will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Domenic Amato's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Amato listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
It looks like Andrew Macdonald has been cut.
Amato on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Macdonald. Macdonald obviously looking to wear him down.
Macdonald throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Macdonald showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Amato.
Amato takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Macdonald connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Amato will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A head kick misses from Macdonald.
A shot to the body from Macdonald misses
and Amato counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Andrew Macdonald seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Macdonald lands a head kick!
Macdonald avoids a punch combination nicely.
Macdonald throws a nice outside leg kick.
Andrew Macdonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Macdonald.
Macdonald throws a half hearted mid kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Macdonald misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macdonald bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jab by Amato.
Macdonald throws a head kick but Amato moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Macdonald.
A jab lands there for Amato.
Macdonald lands with a nice body kick.
Macdonald throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Macdonald throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Macdonald throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Amato stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Macdonald throws a nice head kick!
Macdonald scores with a head kick.
Macdonald lands a nice looking body kick.
Amato takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Macdonald throws a front kick that sends Amato stumbling back into the ropes.
Amato tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Macdonald throws a head kick that half lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macdonald tries a head kick but it misses.
Amato missing with a left hand there. Macdonald was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Macdonald misses with a head kick.
Amato scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Macdonald defending well as Amato loads up on a big left hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Macdonald. That's going to slow Amato down.
Amato bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Macdonald stops Amato from passing to mount.
Amato working away.
Macdonald is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Amato is staying active.
Amato lands a decent elbow from side control.
Amato is looking to take a break and control but Macdonald is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Macdonald gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amato is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Macdonald keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Macdonald wants to control but Amato is keeping busy.
Amato working Macdonald over with strikes.
Macdonald manages to get to full guard.
Amato trying to control but Macdonald is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Amato throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Macdonald works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Macdonald wants to sweep here but Amato controlling him for the moment.
Macdonald trying to keep a closed guard but Amato is proving a slippery customer.
Macdonald is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Amato lands a couple of digs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Amato with a nice head shot there.
Macdonald looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Macdonald slips a jab and a cross from Amato.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Macdonald showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Macdonald jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
The fight stays on the outside here - Amato looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Macdonald throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Macdonald lands a nice looking kick to the body. Amato takes a step back to recover.
Domenic Amato is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Macdonald takes a swing at Amato's ribcage but misses.
Amato staying out of range there.
Macdonald throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Macdonald lands with a kick to the temple. Amato shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Amato bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Amato misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Amato advances to full mount.
Amato is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Macdonald is looking to improve his position but Amato isn't that keen on the idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amato with shots to the head and body - Macdonald looks very uncomfortable down there.
Macdonald is in all sorts of trouble here.
Amato connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Amato is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Amato has control of Macdonald's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Macdonald regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Amato thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Amato moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Macdonald has worked his arm free - good work by Macdonald!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macdonald struggling a bit here.
Macdonald is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Amato's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Amato throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Amato seems to be working for a kimura but Macdonald defends the submission attempt.
Amato throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macdonald is not content to let Amato control the position.
Amato working over Macdonald with some ground and pound. Macdonald looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Macdonald bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A head kick from Macdonald lands but Amato takes it in his stride.
Amato walks into a straight right hand from Macdonald.
Amato walks forward, straight into a front kick from Macdonald.
Amato is looking to score with low kicks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Macdonald.
Amato takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Macdonald looks to land a combination. Amato sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Macdonald. Amato shrugs it off though.
Macdonald avoids a punch combination nicely.
Macdonald fakes the leg kick and cracks Amato in the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macdonald feints and then cracks Amato's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Amato down.
Macdonald throws a head kick that misses.
Macdonald pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Macdonald throws a head kick that Amato semi-blocks.
Amato moves out of range as Macdonald throws a body kick.
Amato feints and as Macdonald raises his hands in defense, Amato changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Macdonald is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Amato is in close to Macdonald's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Amato looking to pass the guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Macdonald is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Amato is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Andrew Macdonald just about did enough to take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Amato's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Macdonald throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The fighters circling - Amato throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Macdonald misses with an uppercut.
Amato scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Macdonald tries to land a leg kick but Amato saw it coming and moves away.
Macdonald throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Amato avoids the head kick by Macdonald.
Macdonald lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Amato shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Macdonald as he avoids it easily.
Amato throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Macdonald misses with a body kick.
Amato throws a right hand that Macdonald ducks under and follows up with a left that Macdonald also avoids with ease.
A head kick misses from Macdonald.
Macdonald lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Amato takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Macdonald throws a low kick, looking for Amato's leg but Amato calmly moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amato closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Amato misses with a kick to the body.
Amato will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Amato works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Macdonald throws a wild body kick that Amato sees coming a mile off.
Nice shot lands for Macdonald.
Macdonald lands a nice looking body kick.
Macdonald lands a head kick. Amato smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Amato fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Macdonald. Amato shrugs it off though.
Macdonald does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Amato looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Domenic Amato overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Amato pushing down on Macdonald's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Macdonald makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Macdonald.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amato preventing the sweep.
Macdonald working a defensive guard but Amato passes into half guard.
Amato wants to take a breather but Macdonald is having none of it.
Well, if Amato is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Amato thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Macdonald to regain full guard.
Amato drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Macdonald dives on top into guard.
Macdonald trying to control but Amato is working from the bottom.
Macdonald showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macdonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Macdonald postures up.
Macdonald pushes down on Amato's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Amato is staying active underneath Macdonald, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Amato slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Amato wants to sweep but no luck.
Amato lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Macdonald!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Macdonald really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Macdonald is in all sorts of trouble here.
Amato punishing his opponent with strikes.
Amato controlling his opponent.
Amato putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Macdonald wants to control but Amato is having none of it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Amato landing punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Domenic Amato had his way with Andrew Macdonald in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Amato moves out of range as Macdonald throws a body kick.
Amato fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Macdonald.
Amato takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Amato shoots in but Macdonald avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Macdonald feints and then cracks Amato's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Amato down.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Macdonald. Amato shrugs it off though.
Amato takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Amato tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Macdonald lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Macdonald.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Macdonald pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Macdonald goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Macdonald throws a head kick that half lands.
Amato avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amato will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Amato chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Macdonald can pounce on him.
Macdonald throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Amato's head.
Amato loads up on a big right hand but Macdonald slips the punch.
Amato slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Macdonald slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Macdonald slips under a jab from Amato.
Amato looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Amato not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Macdonald tries to get to full guard but Amato has control of the leg.
Amato is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macdonald is trying to maintain the position but Amato is very close to passing his half guard.
Amato seems to be working for a kimura but Macdonald defends the submission attempt.
Amato trying to control from half guard but Macdonald is working away.
Macdonald manages to get to full guard.
Macdonald is trying to keep Amato in close.
Andrew Macdonald is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Amato drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Amato cracks Macdonald with a big right hand but Macdonald just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
You can see the frustration on Macdonald's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Macdonald takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Amato working away.
Amato in side control lands a decent elbow.
Macdonald is not content to let Amato control the position.
Macdonald tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Amato wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amato tries for a kimura but Macdonald is defending well.
Macdonald regains half guard, as Amato was trying to land strikes.
Domenic Amato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Amato is looking for a kimura but Macdonald is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Amato to get the leverage.
Macdonald tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Amato is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Amato thows a huge punch but Macdonald dodges it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Andrew Macdonald.
I think Macdonald 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 46:49
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 47:48
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Macdonald!
Andrew Macdonald is the new welterweight champion!
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