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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Karalim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thompson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Heavy Metal. Peter Karalim has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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277 lbs
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191 cm
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252 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Peter Karalim! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Thompson! The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Steve Erwin and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Karalim lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Karalim lands with a shot to the body. Thompson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Thompson is looking to clinch but Karalim is avoiding it.
Karalim keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Karalim moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Thompson is rocked! A combination from Karalim does no damage. Thompson is still on wobbly legs! Can Karalim finish him? Karalim flashes Thompson a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Thompson's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Thompson crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Karalim punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Peter Karalim!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Hamden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demian Bisping (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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210 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Hamden! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Demian Bisping! The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Steve Erwin and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bisping. Hamden clinches up against the cage. Hamden pulls guard successfully.
Hamden wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Bisping is now in half guard. Hamden knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bisping on the ground. Hamden wants to get back to his feet.
Hamden keeping hold of Bisping's head, controlling as best he can. Bisping is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bisping is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hamden sees it coming and defends easily. Hamden is trying to maintain the position but Bisping is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hamden is trying to stand up here but Bisping is controlling him well. Bisping wants to free his trapped foot but Hamden is holding on for dear life with his legs. Hamden trying to control but Bisping postures up.
Hamden is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Hamden stuffs the takedown. Jason Hamden 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. Hamden tries to clinch but Bisping moves out of range. Hamden changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bisping looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Hamden content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. Bisping manages to get back to half guard. Hamden tries to stand but his arm is trapped. Bisping has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Hamden. Oh but Bisping has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Hamden goes limp - he's gone! Bisping jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Demian Bisping!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Saw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boy Bastos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bastos has chosen Victory as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 cm
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275 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dave Saw! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Boy Bastos! The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Summer Carpenter and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bastos keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Saw looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this! Bastos is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Bastos throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Bastos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Bastos slips under a jab. Bastos has Saw up against the cage in a clinch.
Bastos trying to land knees to the body.
Bastos is trying to break free. Saw using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bastos breaks from the clinch.
Bastos decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Bastos controlling the pace. Bastos decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bastos throws a sloppy head kick and Saw moves out of range easily. Bastos tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Bastos. The fight moves into the clinch position. Bastos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bastos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Saw swats him away and circles back towards the center. Bastos plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Bastos closes the distance and clinches. Bastos leaning against his opponent.
Bastos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bastos. A head kick from Bastos lands but Saw takes it in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Saw showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bastos.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bastos. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bastos.
Bastos clinches up with Saw and pushes him back against the cage. Bastos connects with a knee to the head.
Saw wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bastos breaks the clinch.
Bastos throws a front kick that sends Saw stumbling back into the cage. Bastos is looking to clinch but Saw is avoiding it.
Saw gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Bastos counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Saw's guard now. Saw is trying to keep Bastos in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Saw wants to improve his position but instead Bastos has moved into half guard.
Bastos is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Saw wants to control but Bastos is keeping busy.
Saw tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
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. Saw wants to control but Bastos is keeping busy.
Bastos stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Saw to get to his feet. Bastos tries a head kick but it misses.
Bastos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bastos looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Saw misses with a takedown and Bastos moves into the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Saw. That's going to take a lot out of him. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Knees to the body from Bastos.
Saw managing to block the knees to the body from Bastos.
Bastos has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Saw uses from the top position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boy Bastos dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Bastos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A low kick from Saw is predictable there and Bastos counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Bastos has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Saw is trying to keep an underhook but Bastos manages to get the takedown into half guard. Bastos stands up out of the half guard. Saw wants to clinch but Bastos slips to the side and Bastos counters with a thumping low kick. Saw circles away from the clinch attempt.
Saw gets off balance looking for a body kick and Bastos counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Bastos instigates a clinch. Bastos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bastos misses with a wild body shot. Saw tries for a takedown but Bastos circles away easily and Bastos counters with a leg kick. Saw on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Saw with a lazy takedown attempt and Bastos counters with a nice double leg into guard. Boy Bastos has got the better of the ground game so far. Saw not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bastos won't allow Saw to sweep him here. Saw is looking to stand up but Bastos isn't so interested in that idea. Saw looking to control.
Saw is looking to sweep but instead, Bastos has passed into half guard.
Saw tries to roll over but Bastos keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bastos decides to stand up. Bastos forces Saw back against the cage and clinches. Bastos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bastos looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bastos circles away from the clinch attempt and Bastos counters by clinching up. Bastos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Crunch! Bastos slams his shin into Saw's torso.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bastos misses with a head kick.
Bastos throws a body kick that misses. Saw lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bastos circles away quickly and effectively. Bastos has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bastos tightens his grip and picks Saw up, before dumping him to the ground. Saw manages to land in guard. Saw is trying to control the position but Bastos postures up. Bastos preventing the sweep. Bastos stands up from Saw's guard - Bastos perhaps looking for a knockout. Saw misses with a takedown and Bastos counters with a good, hard body kick but Saw shrugs it off. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Saw. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bastos scores a takedown into full mount! Bastos tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Saw is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Bastos is working for a guillotine from mount but Saw frees his head quite easily.
Bastos has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Saw is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Boy Bastos!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simon Amil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zhang Zhongjing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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200 cm
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300 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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300 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Great elbows
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Simon Amil! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zhang Zhongjing! The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Skip Squint and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Zhongjing keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Zhongjing throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fight stays on the outside here - Amil looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Amil tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zhongjing swivels and escapes. An inside leg kick lands from Zhongjing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Amil fails with an attempt to clinch.
Amil fails to land the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Amil. That's going to take a lot out of him. Zhongjing scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round. Zhongjing misses with a double jab.
Zhongjing swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Amil takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zhang Zhongjing is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Zhongjing feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Amil's calf. Zhongjing misses with a series of wild punches.
Simon Amil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A solid leg kick lands there for Zhongjing.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Amil shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zhongjing but Zhongjing pushes him off and we're back to square one. Zhongjing swats away the attempt to clinch by Amil. Zhongjing looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
No luck for Amil with that takedown attempt. Amil is breathing heavily. A nice leg kick lands there from Zhongjing.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Zhongjing scores with a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zhongjing. That's going to slow Amil down. Amil stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zhongjing. Amil tries to clinch up but Zhongjing circles away and keeps his distance. A punch combination from Zhongjing misses. Amil fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Zhongjing circles away from the clinch attempt.
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. Zhongjing misses with a wild combination.
Amil takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zhongjing.
Amil closes the distance and clinches up with Zhongjing, looking for a takedown. Amil pushes Zhongjing against the cage but Zhongjing circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Amil changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zhongjing tries to avoid it but Amil manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zhongjing to the ground. Zhongjing escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Zhongjing lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Zhongjing fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zhang Zhongjing dominated that round. That's time! Amil's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Zhongjing lands with a nice combination. Amil backs away looking to recover. Horrible takedown by Amil or perhaps it was just good defense by Zhongjing which made him look bad. Zhongjing chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Simon Amil is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Amil tries to clinch but Zhongjing is having none of it. Zhongjing looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A combination from Zhongjing does no damage. Amil forces Zhongjing back against the cage and clinches. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Zhongjing wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Amil has him pressed against the cage. Zhongjing can't break the clinch.
Zhongjing wants to get back to striking at distance but Amil won't allow it.
Amil breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zhongjing lands a jab-cross combination. Zhongjing scores with a slapping inside leg kick. A left and a right from Zhongjing both land. Nice combination. A punch combination from Zhongjing misses. Zhongjing looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Amil shoots for a double leg takedown but Zhongjing sprawls well. He's pushed Amil's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Zhongjing with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The fight stays on the outside here - Amil looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Zhongjing feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Amil's calf. Amil tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zhongjing swivels and escapes. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Amil. That's going to take a lot out of him. Zhongjing fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Amil. Zhongjing buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zhongjing feints and then cracks Amil's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Amil down.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Zhongjing buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zhongjing moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zhongjing.
Zhongjing throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zhongjing.
Amil is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Zhongjing. Amil takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Zhongjing fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Amil is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Zhongjing moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Amil takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Amil avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zhongjing lands a nice leg kick that just misses Amil's sensitive parts. Zhongjing buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zhongjing. That's going to slow Amil down. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zhang Zhongjing showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Zhongjing's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Zhongjing duly obliges. Amil moves in looking to clinch but Zhongjing pushes him off. Zhongjing throws a one two combo.
Zhongjing tries to bum rush Amil with a series of wild strikes but Amil uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Amil wants to clinch. This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Amil. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery. Zhongjing moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Zhongjing chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Amil chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zhongjing can pounce on him.
Amil shoots for a takedown but Zhongjing saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Amil shoots in for a double leg but Zhongjing sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Amil has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Amil tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Zhongjing keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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. Amil tries to clinch there but Zhongjing circles away.
Zhongjing lands a nice leg kick that just misses Amil's sensitive parts. Zhongjing turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Amil moves into range and clinches up with Zhongjing. Amil throws an elbow that misses.
Zhongjing is looking to break free of the clinch but Amil has double underhooks. Amil tries to pull guard but Zhongjing won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Amil. That's going to take a lot out of him. Amil fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Amil can't find room to land a body shot as Zhongjing controls the action.
Zhongjing is trying to break free. Amil tries for a takedown but Zhongjing manages to get underhooks.
Zhongjing is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Zhongjing is trying to break free. Amil can't find room to land a body shot as Zhongjing controls the action.
Zhongjing avoiding damage as Amil throws knees to the body.
Zhongjing wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Amil has him pressed against the cage. Amil prevents Zhongjing from breaking the clinch. Amil tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zhongjing just stands there and leans against the cage. Amil prevents Zhongjing from breaking the clinch. Zhongjing wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Amil has him pressed against the cage. Zhongjing wants to get back to striking at distance but Amil won't allow it.
Zhongjing wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zhongjing wants to get back to striking at distance but Amil won't allow it.
Zhongjing has had enough of the clinch but Amil keeps him there for the moment. Zhongjing wants to get back to striking at distance but Amil won't allow it.
Zhongjing managing to block the knees to the body from Amil.
Zhongjing can't break the clinch.
Zhongjing wants to break free but Amil has control.
Zhongjing is looking to break free of the clinch but Amil has double underhooks. Zhongjing can't break the clinch.
Zhongjing tries to break the clinch but Amil is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Zhongjing wants to get back to striking at distance but Amil won't allow it.
Zhongjing wants to break free but Amil has control.
Zhongjing is looking to break free of the clinch but Amil has double underhooks. Zhongjing is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Amil keeps control of Zhongjing as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Zhongjing wants to get back to striking at distance but Amil won't allow it.
Zhongjing wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zhongjing can't break the clinch.
Amil is trying to drag Zhongjing to the mat but Zhongjing just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Zhongjing wants to break the clinch but can't.
Amil prevents Zhongjing from breaking the clinch. Amil tries a body shot but Zhongjing blocks it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Zhongjing is trying to break free. Amil tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Zhongjing is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Simon Amil has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Zhang Zhongjing is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Amil keeps control of Zhongjing as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight! Zhang Zhongjing comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Zhongjing 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30 Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30 Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zhang Zhongjing!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Hosking (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Jimerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hosking comes to the cage accompanied by War Machine. Jimerson has chosen The Call of Ktulhu as his entrance music. Joey Jimerson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Vincent Hosking's chin.
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155 lbs
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158 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vincent Hosking! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joey Jimerson! The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Donatello Bradman and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hosking fails to land with a series of punches.
Jimerson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Jimerson misses with a combination
and Hosking counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Hosking is taking a breather. Jimerson 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. Hosking wants to work for an arm triangle but Jimerson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hosking perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jimerson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hosking. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hosking slows the pace down in half guard. Hosking wants to free his trapped foot but Jimerson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hosking in particular looking to stall. Hosking wants to advance to full mount but Jimerson doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. Jimerson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hosking trying to control the position from guard on top but Jimerson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Jimerson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Hosking is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jimerson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jimerson has escaped and now he's on top! Hosking looking for a sweep. Not yet Hosking, not yet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Hosking dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hosking dodges the punch combination from Jimerson.
Some wild striking there from Jimerson.
Jimerson darts in trying to clinch and Hosking counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hosking. Hosking knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jimerson on the ground. Hosking slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Hosking trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hosking is stalling in the full guard. Jimerson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Hosking has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Hosking trying to control but Jimerson is working from the bottom. Hosking seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Hosking won't allow Jimerson to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hosking content to stall in guard here. Hosking throwing strikes but missing.
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. Hosking controlling from the top position. Hosking thows a big elbow that misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Hosking dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Hosking drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Hosking wants to control from the top but Jimerson keeps moving. Jimerson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Hosking trying to control the position from guard on top but Jimerson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Vincent Hosking just wasn't active enough from the dominant position. Jimerson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hosking moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jimerson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hosking counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Jimerson is looking for a sweep. Hosking is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Hosking is figuring out what he wants to do next. Hosking wants to control but Jimerson is keeping him busy. Hosking is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hosking uses his free foot to push down on Jimerson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jimerson. Jimerson gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jimerson wants to improve his position but Hosking is controlling well.
Hosking is tying to control. Jimerson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Jimerson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Joey Jimerson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Hosking wants to stand up but Jimerson is controlling the position.
Hosking works his way into full mount! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Hosking wants to control the pace but Jimerson is squirming around nicely.
And that's the end of the fight! Vincent Hosking showed his dominance in that final round. Well Hosking has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27 Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27 Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vincent Hosking!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Didier Yalovon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and He Jin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Didier Yalovon looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Didier Yalovon! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, He Jin! The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Steve Erwin and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Yalovon swats away the attempt to clinch by Jin. Yalovon misses with a takedown attempt - Jin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Jin stuffs the takedown attempt from Yalovon. Yalovon gets slowly back to his feet. Horrible takedown by Yalovon or perhaps it was just good defense by Jin which made him look bad. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Didier Yalovon. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yalovon keeps the fight on the outside. Yalovon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yalovon is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jin doesn't manage to clinch there - Yalovon circles away.
Jin wants to clinch. Jin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Yalovon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Yalovon lands in his opponent's guard. Jin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jin isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Yalovon stacks Jin on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Yalovon! Jin is looking to reverse the position. Jin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Jin looking for submissions off his back. Jin looking for a kimura from the bottom but Yalovon passes into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Yalovon is looking to take a break and control but Jin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Jin tries to get back to half guard but can't. Jin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Yalovon off and has taken his back! Yalovon 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 Jin gets his way!
Jin looking for the RNC.
That's four minutes gone in the round. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jin is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Yalovon wants to escape the position.
Yalovon showing good submission defense here.
Jin is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Yalovon with him. Yalovon is trying to defend but Jin has an arm under the chin now! Yalovon grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). He Jin!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Raul Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Jagger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jagger comes into a darkened arena with his song building. I'm Shipping Up To Boston - Dropkick Murphys kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The key to victory for Raul Sanchez has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Raul Sanchez! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bob Jagger! The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sanchez wants to clinch. Sanchez tries to clinch up. Sanchez wants to clinch. Sanchez shoots for a double leg takedown but Jagger sprawls well. He's pushed Sanchez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch but Jagger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Jagger keeps the fight on the outside. Jagger bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Jagger is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sanchez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Sanchez avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jagger.
That's one minute gone in the round. Check out the look on Jagger's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Jagger is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sanchez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Sanchez is looking for a sweep. Sanchez struggling a bit here. Jagger looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Jagger is trying to ground and pound but Sanchez uses the momentary lack of control by Jagger to regain half guard. Jagger is looking to advance position but Sanchez won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jagger is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sanchez is just riding it out for now. Jagger eventually gives up the hold. Sanchez wants to control but Jagger is keeping busy and won't allow it. Jagger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Jagger sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sanchez defending well though. Jagger looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Sanchez tries to kick Jagger off but Jagger keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jagger thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Sanchez has hold of Jagger's hands but Jagger slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Jagger seems to be working for a kimura but Sanchez defends the submission attempt. Jagger is looking for a kimura here.
Jagger throwing shots but Sanchez is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Jagger is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sanchez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jagger. Jagger missing with the ground and pound from half guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Jagger scoring with strikes to the body and head. Jagger trying to mount his opponent but Sanchez defends it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Jagger dominated that round. That's time! Sanchez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses. Jagger swats away the attempt to clinch by Sanchez. Excellent takedown into side control there by Jagger. Jagger working away. Jagger working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Jagger looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Sanchez is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jagger asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jagger goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sanchez has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jagger but great work by Sanchez. Sanchez trying to control the action but Jagger is working from the bottom. Jagger manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Jagger trying to control but Sanchez postures up.
Jagger is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Sanchez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jagger does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Jagger gets back to full guard.
Jagger looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jagger is breathing heavily. Sanchez wants to control from the top but Jagger keeps moving. Jagger trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Jagger will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jagger looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Sanchez would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Sanchez trying to control but Jagger is working from the bottom. Sanchez tries to stand but Jagger is controlling from the bottom. Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Jagger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Sanchez with a poor takedown and Jagger counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Jagger is trying to work for a kimura but Sanchez is defending well.
Jagger trying to control the action but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jagger thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Sanchez to regain full guard. Jagger wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving. Jagger prevents Sanchez from getting back to his feet. Jagger 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. Jagger throws a big right hand that misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Jagger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jagger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sanchez.
Jagger moves out of range of the body kick from Sanchez.
Sanchez looks to clinch and Jagger counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sanchez won't be happy with that. Jagger working the head with strikes. Jagger fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Sanchez gets back to half guard. Jagger is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Sanchez has managed to free his arm - good work. Jagger is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Jagger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jagger is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jagger is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Jagger seems to be working for a kimura but Sanchez defends the submission attempt. Jagger looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
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. Jagger is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Sanchez has managed to free his arm - good work. Jagger thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Sanchez is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Sanchez misses with a wild combination.
Sanchez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sanchez just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sanchez looks to clinch and Jagger counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Jagger is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sanchez wants to improve his position but Jagger is controlling well.
Jagger is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jagger looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jagger is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sanchez sees it coming and defends easily. Raul Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jagger prevents Sanchez from improving his position. Sanchez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jagger. Jagger missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Sanchez misses with a head kick.
Bob Jagger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Sanchez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight! Bob Jagger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Jagger has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30 Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30 Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Jagger!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mia Milson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Petruzelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Petruzelli has chosen How Could I Just Kill A Man as his entrance music. Anthony Petruzelli is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mia Milson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Anthony Petruzelli! The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Skip Squint and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Petruzelli moves out of range of the strikes. Milson misses with a wild body shot. Petruzelli tries to clinch there but Milson circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Petruzelli.
Petruzelli takes a body punch but keeps moving. Milson throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Petruzelli instigates a clinch. Petruzelli prevents Milson from breaking the clinch. Milson wants to break free but Petruzelli has control.
Milson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Milson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Petruzelli tries to close the distance and clinch but Milson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Milson just misses with a punch to the body.
Petruzelli throws a series of strikes that have Milson backpedaling.
It looks like Mia Milson has been cut. Petruzelli doesn't manage to clinch there - Milson circles away.
Milson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Milson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round. Milson misses with a combination
and Petruzelli counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Petruzelli. Petruzelli unloads a knee to the mid-section. Milson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Milson avoiding damage as Petruzelli throws knees to the body.
Petruzelli comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Milson can't find room to land a body shot as Petruzelli controls the action.
Milson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Petruzelli has him pressed against the cage. Milson is trying to break free. Petruzelli using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Petruzelli. Milson is trying to break free. Milson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Petruzelli has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Milson wants to break free but Petruzelli has control.
Milson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Petruzelli has him pressed against the cage. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Petruzelli just misses with a elbow thrown towards Milson's brow. Milson is trying to break free. Petruzelli stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Petruzelli lands a nice elbow from the clinch. A knee to the head by Petruzelli.
Milson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Petruzelli's elbow. Petruzelli lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Petruzelli pushes off an fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Milson is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Milson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Milson is trying to break the clinch but Petruzelli has him pressed against the cage. Petruzelli keeps control of Milson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Milson tries to break the clinch but Petruzelli is controlling the position. Milson is trying to break free. Petruzelli lands a nice knee to the body. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Petruzelli just misses with a elbow thrown towards Milson's brow. Nice elbow from Petruzelli.
Mia Milson's cut is getting worse. Petruzelli lands a knee to the body.
Milson working aggressively here.
Milson can't break the clinch.
Milson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Milson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
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. Milson is looking to break free of the clinch but Petruzelli has double underhooks. Petruzelli lands a knee to the head.
Milson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Milson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Milson breaks the clinch.
Mia Milson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Milson lands with a hook. Petruzelli tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Milson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Petruzelli tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Milson throws a leg kick and Petruzelli counters with a head kick. Milson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Petruzelli is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Petruzelli throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Petruzelli dominated that round. The cut man is working on Mia Milson's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Milson misses with a straight left. Nice body kick from Petruzelli. Mia Milson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Petruzelli moves into range and clinches up with Milson. Milson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Milson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Milson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Petruzelli landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Milson is looking to break free of the clinch but Petruzelli has double underhooks. Milson can't break the clinch.
Milson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Milson wants to break free but Petruzelli has control.
Milson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Petruzelli using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Petruzelli scores with a knee to the head.
Milson tries to break the clinch but Petruzelli is controlling the position. Milson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Milson wants to break free but Petruzelli has control.
Petruzelli lands a nice elbow.
Mia Milson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Petruzelli just misses with a elbow thrown towards Milson's brow. Milson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Milson has had enough of the clinch but Petruzelli keeps him there for the moment. Petruzelli throws an elbow but it misses.
Milson is trying to break free. Milson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Milson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jeez, Mia Milson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Petruzelli throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Petruzelli pushes off an throws an elbow but Milson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Petruzelli lands a damaging elbow.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mia Milson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Anthony Petruzelli!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Desmond The Finish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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22
191 lbs
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187 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Desmond The Finish! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ben Hogan! The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Donatello Bradman and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The Finish moves out of range of the strikes. The fight stays on the outside here - The Finish looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Nice sprawl there from The Finish as Hogan shoots in. Hogan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. The Finish tries to clinch up but Hogan circles away and keeps his distance. Hogan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has The Finish pinned against the cage. The Finish gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Desmond The Finish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Hogan. The Finish fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hogan keeps the fight on the outside. The Finish stuffs the takedown attempt from Hogan. Hogan gets slowly back to his feet. Hogan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. The Finish manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. The Finish won't allow Hogan to pass to mount. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The Finish wants to control but Hogan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hogan prevents The Finish from improving his position. Hogan blocks the strikes from The Finish.
Hogan wants to stand up but The Finish has a hold of him and won't allow it. The Finish regains full guard. Nicely done. The Finish working for submissions but it's allowed Hogan to get to half guard.
Hogan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Hogan looks gassed! Hogan wants to pass the guard but The Finish is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. The Finish works his way to full guard. Good work. The Finish bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hogan's guard. The Finish postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hogan is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of The Finish, into his guard. The Finish manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hogan manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The Finish passes Hogan's left leg - he's now in half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The Finish is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Hogan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. The Finish trying to control the action but Hogan is working from the bottom. The Finish is looking to advance position but Hogan won't allow it. Hogan actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The Finish looks to score some points with some ground and pound. The Finish is working for a kimura but Hogan is defending it quite comfortably.
Hogan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hogan. The Finish makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Desmond The Finish dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
The Finish fails in his attempt to clinch. The Finish has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. The Finish tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hogan swats him away and circles back towards the center. Hogan shoots in but The Finish avoids the takedown attempt easily. Hogan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts The Finish as he jumps to the side. The Finish tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. The Finish tries to clinch but Hogan moves out of range. Hogan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. The Finish tries to clinch there but Hogan circles away.
Hogan is breathing heavily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice sprawl there from The Finish as Hogan shoots in. Desmond The Finish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Hogan. The Finish avoids a lazy jab quite easily. The Finish rushes Hogan and presses him up against the cage. The Finish misses with a knee strike.
The Finish breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round. The Finish is looking to clinch. Hogan closes this distance looking for a takedown but The Finish circles away. The fight stays on the outside here - The Finish looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Hogan shoots in but no luck this time. A punch combination from The Finish misses. The Finish rushes Hogan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. The Finish avoiding damage.
Hogan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but The Finish pulls him back up using the underhooks. The Finish lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. The referee calls for The Finish to work.
The Finish throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hogans head. The Finish stalls. The Finish lands a nice elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The Finish lands an elbow just above Hogan 's eye. The Finish breaks the clinch.
The Finish tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Hogan shoots in but no luck this time. The Finish fails in his attempt to clinch. Danga de danga de dang - The Finish scores with a four punch combination! The Finish tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. The Finish scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Ben Hogan has been cut. The Finish tries to close the distance and clinch but Hogan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Hogan keeps the fight on the outside. The Finish gets a clinch. 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! The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. The Finish lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. The Finish makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. The Finish gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The Finish has Hogan pushed against the cage. The Finish lands a hook to the side of the head. The Finish controlling the action here for a moment.
The Finish breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. The Finish fails in his attempt to clinch. Ben Hogan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hogan shoots in looking for a takedown. The Finish tries to sprawl out of it but Hogan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. The Finish manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Desmond The Finish is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Hogan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No luck for Hogan with that takedown attempt. The Finish pushes Hogan up against the cage in a clinch. The Finish stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. The Finish pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. The Finish gets in close and instigates a clinch. The Finish manages to break the clinch.
The Finish wants to clinch. The Finish tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Hogan circles away from the clinch attempt.
The Finish stuffs the takedown attempt from Hogan. Hogan gets slowly back to his feet. Hogan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Hogan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but The Finish swivels and escapes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Desmond The Finish dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Ben Hogan's cut. That's time! Back to the action!
The Finish clinches up with Hogan and pushes him back against the cage. Hogan is working for takedown but The Finish is calmly controlling the position for now. The Finish effectively controlling the action here. The Finish is pressed up against the cage. Hogan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag The Finish down to the mat. The Finish avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. The Finish is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Hogan closes the distance looking to clinch and The Finish counters with a right hand to the body. The Finish is looking to land body kicks. Desmond The Finish is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Hogan tries for a takedown but The Finish circles away easily and The Finish counters by clinching up. Desmond The Finish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Hogan. The Finish pressing his opponent against the cage. Hogan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. The Finish gets a warning from the ref for wasting time. The Finish seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hogan tries to pull guard but The Finish holds him up against the cage and eventually Hogan drops back down to his feet.
The Finish content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Desmond The Finish. Hogan avoids the head kick by The Finish.
Hogan throws a lazy head kick and The Finish counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by The Finish. The Finish slowing the pace effectively. The Finish gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hogan.
The is referee keeping an eye on The Finish - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The Finish gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Hogan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. The Finish fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The Finish has closed the distance and engaged Hogan in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The Finish breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - The Finish looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Hogan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and The Finish counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by The Finish. The Finish just leaning against Hogan, taking a breather. The Finish breaks the clinch.
The Finish misses with a few strikes there.
Hogan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and The Finish holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. The Finish breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hogan tries for a takedown but The Finish circles away easily and The Finish counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by The Finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Stalling in the clinch from The Finish.
Hogan looking for a takedown. The Finish manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hogan tries to pull guard but The Finish holds him up against the cage and eventually Hogan drops back down to his feet.
The Finish softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. The Finish landing knees to the head.
The Finish dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Hogan is working for takedown but The Finish is calmly controlling the position for now. The Finish lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hogan backwards. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as The Finish takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Hogan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. The Finish breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hogan tries to keep at a distance but The Finish has taken the fight into the clinch. Hogan jumps guard but The Finish stands there with Hogan around his waist. Hogan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hogan is trying to drag The Finish to the mat but The Finish just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. The Finish avoiding damage.
Hogan tries to score a body lock takedown but The Finish shows good agility there to stay on his feet. The Finish comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. The Finish is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. A nice left hand lands by The Finish.
Hogan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. The Finish fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The Finish wants to clinch but Hogan slips to the side and Hogan counters with a big head kick but The Finish shrugs it off. Hogan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Desmond The Finish clearly takes that round. The cut man is working on Ben Hogan's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
The Finish has Hogan up against the cage in a clinch.
Hogan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hogan looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Hogan thows a big elbow that misses. The Finish pushes a forearm under Hogan's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Hogan is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Desmond The Finish! Desmond The Finish is the new middleweight champion!
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