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DEC 45: Friedhelm vs El Toro PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Agamemnon Hatzitropoulos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thiago Alves could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Agamemnon Hatzitropoulos's chin.
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thiago Alves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Agamemnon Hatzitropoulos!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Winston Howard and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Alves.
Alves rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hatzitropoulos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alves lands with a hook. Hatzitropoulos tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Alves missing with a left hand there. Hatzitropoulos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alves throws a lazy right hand but Hatzitropoulos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alves misses with a looping right.
Alves swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hatzitropoulos closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Alves to the mat! Alves manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hatzitropoulos stops Alves from standing up.
Alves keeping moving, preventing Hatzitropoulos from controlling successfully.
Hatzitropoulos controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hatzitropoulos stops Alves from standing up.
Hatzitropoulos trying to control but Alves is working from the bottom.
Hatzitropoulos passes into half guard.
Hatzitropoulos works his way into side control.
Hatzitropoulos trying to control the position but Alves is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hatzitropoulos asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Alves is breathing heavily.
Hatzitropoulos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alves keeps working.
Hatzitropoulos tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hatzitropoulos wants to control but Alves is keeping him busy.
Hatzitropoulos has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Alves!
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.
Alves is not a happy chappy� he wants out of there.
Hatzitropoulos has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Alves is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Agamemnon Hatzitropoulos!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cedric Berisha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bradley Iverson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cedric Berisha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bradley Iverson!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Hugh Johnson and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iverson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Berisha but Berisha pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Iverson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Berisha throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Berisha avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bradley Iverson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Iverson slips a jab and a cross from Berisha.
Berisha throws a right hand that Iverson ducks under and follows up with a left that Iverson also avoids with ease.
Iverson doesn't manage to clinch there - Berisha circles away.
Berisha throws a series of punches but Iverson moves out of range.
Iverson gets the takedown into side control.
Berisha taking punishment in the form of punches.
It looks like Cedric Berisha has been cut.
Iverson taking a breather here.
Iverson trying to control the position but Berisha is working away.
Iverson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Berisha down.
Berisha knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Iverson on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berisha is pushing Iverson's head away, looking to escape. Iverson manages to hold on to the position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berisha is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Iverson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Berisha down.
Cedric Berisha's cut is getting worse.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Iverson working the ground and pound.
Cedric Berisha's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Cedric Berisha's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bradley Iverson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Koala Bear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rock Hoover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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240 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Koala Bear!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rock Hoover!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, John Mangel and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoover throws a sloppy head kick and Bear moves out of range easily.
No luck for Hoover with that takedown attempt.
Bear scores with a jab.
Bear lands with a straight right. Hoover didn't see that one coming.
It looks like Rock Hoover has been cut.
Bear looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bear dips to his left and cracks Hoover with an uppercut!
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!
Bear throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hoover.
Hoover tries a head kick but it misses.
Hoover avoids a kick to the body.
Hoover tries for a takedown but Bear sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bear tries to score with a low kick but Hoover moves his leg out of the way.
Bear tries to score with a low kick but Hoover moves his leg out of the way.
Bear darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hoover misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Koala Bear has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rock Hoover.
Hoover has a takedown stuffed.
Bear feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hoover sprawling to the canvas! Hoover rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bear finish him?!
That has opened up Rock Hoover's cut even more.
Hoover looks gassed!
Good work by Hoover as he checks the leg kick.
Hoover is trying desperately to land a takedown but Bear is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Hoover.
Bear throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bear rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hoover moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bear wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hoover keeps control of Bear as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hoover drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bear pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hoover dodges the punch combination from Bear.
Hoover looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bear connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The cut above Rock Hoover's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bear lands a nice hook to Hoover's body. Hoover takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bear ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bear misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bear lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bear jabs at Hoover's body.
Bear scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hoover doesn't seem bothered though.
Bear throws a leg kick but Hoover moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bear misses with a low kick.
Hoover walks into a straight right hand from Bear.
Rock Hoover's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Bear takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rock Hoover's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Koala Bear!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lawrence Soliman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Baker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Soliman might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to detox. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215 lbs
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lawrence Soliman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Baker!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Hugh Johnson and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soliman misses with a body shot.
Lawrence Soliman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baker decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Soliman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Baker.
Baker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Soliman trying to control but Baker postures up.
Soliman tries to roll over but Baker keeps him under control.
Soliman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Soliman is looking to improve his position.
Baker working the head and body with strikes.
Soliman taking some punishment here, with Baker in his half guard.
Soliman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Baker wants to pass the guard but Soliman is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soliman keeping moving, preventing Baker from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker wants to pass the guard but Soliman is keeping the position.
Baker is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Soliman is trying to control the position but Baker postures up.
Baker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Soliman is keeping the position for now.
Baker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Baker trying to control the position from guard on top but Soliman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baker wants to pass the guard but Soliman is keeping the position.
Soliman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Soliman wants to sweep here but Baker controlling him for the moment.
Soliman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Baker manages to get himself to full guard.
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.
Baker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Soliman is one step ahead there.
Soliman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Soliman wants to stand but Baker is controlling his posture from full guard.
Baker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Baker lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Soliman!
Soliman working to try and regain half guard.
Baker looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker is working for a guillotine from mount but Soliman frees his head quite easily.
Baker misses with a head shot.
Baker throws some wild stikes that Soliman manages to avoid easily.
Baker looking to ground and pound but Soliman is blocking nicely.
Soliman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Soliman bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Baker is looking to sweep but instead, Soliman has passed into half guard.
Soliman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Baker throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Baker throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Soliman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Soliman's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Baker flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Baker misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baker works his way to full guard. Good work.
Baker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Soliman's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Soliman is on top in guard.
Soliman trying to stand up but can't free himself from Baker's guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Baker dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Baker closes the distance and clinches up with Soliman, looking for a takedown. Baker pushes Soliman against the cage but Soliman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Soliman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Baker slips a jab from Soliman.
Soliman misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Soliman misses its intended target.
Jab from Soliman.
Baker shoots in looking for a takedown. Soliman tries to sprawl out of it but Baker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Soliman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Soliman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Baker shoots for a takedown but Soliman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lawrence Soliman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Baker.
Soliman takes one on the button.
Baker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Soliman as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker shoots in for a double leg but Soliman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Baker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Soliman but Soliman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Baker is breathing heavily.
Soliman lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Soliman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Baker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Baker misses with a looping right.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Baker.
Soliman fails to land with a series of punches.
Soliman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Baker's hands.
Baker closes the distance and clinches up with Soliman, looking for a takedown. Baker pushes Soliman against the cage but Soliman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Baker bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soliman is looking for a sweep.
Baker tries to move to mount but Soliman blocks the move with his legs.
Baker throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Soliman manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Soliman trying to control the action but Baker is working from the bottom.
Baker regains full guard. Nicely done.
Baker throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Baker will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Baker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Soliman slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Soliman would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Soliman wants to control from the top but Baker keeps moving.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Soliman throws a jab when Baker was well out of range.
Soliman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Baker slips under a jab.
Baker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Baker closes the distance and clinches up with Soliman, looking for a takedown. Baker pushes Soliman against the cage but Soliman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Soliman gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Baker with a nice head shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baker tries to free his leg and advance position but Soliman is retaining full guard.
Soliman pulls Baker in to control the position.
Baker is looking to work some ground and pound but Soliman has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Baker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Baker passes Soliman's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Soliman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Baker is working away from the top position though.
Soliman works his way to full guard. Good work.
Baker is looking to advance position but Soliman has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Baker flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Soliman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Lawrence Soliman dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Baker avoids the head kick by Soliman.
Soliman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Baker.
Baker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Soliman tries to avoid it but Baker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Soliman to the ground. Soliman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Baker feints and as Soliman raises his hands in defense, Baker changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Baker trying to control the position from guard on top but Soliman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soliman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Baker.
Baker passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Soliman is looking to reverse the position.
Baker advances to mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soliman is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Baker scoring with strikes but Soliman is staying in there.
Baker is landing with some decent strikes but Soliman is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Baker scoring with strikes but Soliman is staying in there.
Baker scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Soliman?
Baker unloads with some shots from mount but Soliman bucks and avoids them well.
Baker goes for an armbar but Soliman turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Soliman.
Soliman pushes down on Baker's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Soliman blocks the strikes from Baker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soliman content to control rather than advance.
Baker works his way to full guard. Good work.
Baker is trying to keep Soliman in close.
Soliman is looking to stand up but Baker won't let him.
Soliman stopping the sweep attempt from Baker.
Frank Baker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Baker working for a triangle but Soliman defends it easily.
Baker wants to sweep here but Soliman controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker being controlled here, momentarily.
Baker is looking for a triangle but Soliman pushes his legs off easily.
Soliman wants to pass the guard but Baker is keeping the position.
Baker wants to sweep here but Soliman controlling him for the moment.
Soliman trying to control the position from guard on top but Baker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
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.
Soliman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Baker trying to keep a closed guard but Soliman is proving a slippery customer.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Baker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Soliman scores with a nice strike.
Soliman scores with a jab. Baker acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Baker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lawrence Soliman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Baker.
Soliman throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Frank Baker.
I think Baker 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Baker!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marty McFly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giuseppe Broadus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McFly's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Power of Love by Huey Lewis & The News. Giuseppe Broadus has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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145 lbs
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153 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marty McFly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Giuseppe Broadus!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Bruno Hogan and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Broadus drops McFly with a left and a right! Oh, McFly is hurt - Broadus dives into side control looking to finish!
It looks like Marty McFly has been cut.
You can see the frustration on McFly's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Broadus misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
McFly manages to get back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Broadus prevents McFly from improving his position.
Broadus wants to stand up but McFly is controlling the position.
McFly actively working from the bottom here.
McFly has a hand on Broadus's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Broadus takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
McFly is wriggling around trying to escape.
Broadus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McFly. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Broadus controlling his opponent.
McFly keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Broadus controlling from mount.
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.
McFly working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFly bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Broadus wants to stand and escape but McFly is having none of it.
McFly trying to control the position from guard on top but Broadus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McFly throwing strikes but missing.
McFly has gone for a leg lock! Broadus slips out almost immediately though and dives into McFly's guard.
Broadus is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McFly had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Broadus is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. McFly Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Broadus's back instead.
McFly is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Broadus is defending well though. McFly let's go of the attempt for now.
Broadus is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Broadus covering up well and avoiding damage.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Giuseppe Broadus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marty McFly's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McFly takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Broadus throws a sloppy head kick and McFly moves out of range easily.
A jab-cross combination lands for Broadus and sends McFly crashing to the mat! Broadus follows him down to the mat - McFly regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McFly looking for submissions off his back.
McFly tries to get to full guard but Broadus has control of the leg.
Broadus content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Broadus is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McFly looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Broadus pushes past his half guard into mount!
Broadus controlling the pace for now.
McFly tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McFly prevents any damage by holding on tight.
McFly wants to hold on but Broadus pushes him away.
McFly gets back to half guard.
McFly slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McFly can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Broadus controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McFly is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
McFly escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Broadus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McFly wants to sweep here but Broadus controlling him for the moment.
Broadus stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broadus lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Marty McFly's cut is getting worse.
McFly fails with the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Broadus throws a series of strikes that have McFly backpedaling.
Marty McFly's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Broadus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McFly fails with a takedown attempt.
Broadus lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jeez, Marty McFly's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Broadus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Broadus lands with an uppercut that bounces McFly off the cage and back into rage.
McFly shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marty McFly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Broadus attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Broadus throws a series of punches but McFly moves out of range.
Broadus looks to land a combination but McFly avoids it well.
McFly shoots in for a double leg but Broadus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Broadus throws a leg kick but McFly checks it.
Broadus gets a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McFly fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Broadus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marty McFly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Broadus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marty McFly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Broadus misses the shot to the body.
Broadus is looking to clinch but McFly is avoiding it.
McFly shoots in and drives through. Broadus sprawls well.
No luck for McFly with that takedown attempt.
McFly avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Giuseppe Broadus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Broadus moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
McFly shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Broadus pinned against the cage. Broadus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Broadus works over McFly's head and body with a nice combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McFly looks for a takedown but Broadus sprawls well.
McFly shoots in looking for a takedown. Broadus tries to sprawl out of it but McFly keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Broadus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Broadus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Giuseppe Broadus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marty McFly's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Broadus lands with a hook. McFly tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McFly fails to land the takedown.
Broadus connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McFly misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Broadus throws a shot to the body.
McFly takes one to the chin there.
McFly takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Broadus is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McFly rather than just go for the knockout.
Broadus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McFly takes a shot to the head.
McFly wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marty McFly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Broadus lands a body shot.
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!
Broadus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Giuseppe Broadus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice combination there by Broadus.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Marty McFly's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Giuseppe Broadus!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fran Einhorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Murray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murray has chosen Go Square Go as his entrance music. Andy Murray has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Fran Einhorn's chin.
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180 lbs
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Good knees
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fran Einhorn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andy Murray!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Summer Carpenter and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Einhorn wants to clinch up but Murray keeps it at a distance.
Einhorn has Murray up against the cage in a clinch.
Murray fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murray throws an elbow that misses.
Einhorn avoiding damage as Murray throws knees to the body.
Einhorn missing with knees to the body.
Murray swings wildly with an uppercut but Einhorn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Einhorn avoids a wild elbow strike from Murray.
Murray swings wildly with an uppercut but Einhorn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Einhorn has Murray pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Einhorn pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Murray tumbling to the mat - Einhorn dives into Murray's guard.
Einhorn not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Einhorn wants to pass the guard but Murray is keeping the position.
Einhorn trying to control but Murray is working from the bottom.
Einhorn with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Murray is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Einhorn has his hands clasped together but Murray extends an breaks Einhorn's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Murray.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andy Murray!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyoto Tachia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samurai Moonwalker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Samurai Moonwalker has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lyoto Tachia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Samurai Moonwalker!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Hugh Johnson and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tachia throws a wild body kick that Moonwalker sees coming a mile off.
Moonwalker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Samurai Moonwalker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tachia scores with a leg kick.
Tachia jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tachia moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Moonwalker looks gassed!
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!
Tachia throws a shot from downtown. Moonwalker moves away and avoids it.
Tachia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tachia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tachia.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tachia.
Tachia taking a breather here.
Tachia wants to control but Moonwalker is keeping him busy.
Moonwalker is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tachia is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Moonwalker is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tachia throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Tachia is looking to take a break and control but Moonwalker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Moonwalker gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Tachia tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
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 referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Moonwalker with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tachia to score with a decent uppercut.
Moonwalker with a lazy takedown attempt
and Moonwalker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Moonwalker shoots and misses
and Tachia counters with a thumping low kick.
Lyoto Tachia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samurai Moonwalker.
Tachia throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tachia tries to clinch up.
Moonwalker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tachia counters with an inside leg kick.
Tachia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moonwalker moves away.
Moonwalker dodges the punch combination from Tachia.
Tachia is looking to slow Moonwalker down with leg kicks.
Nice straight punches there by Tachia. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tachia.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tachia throws a series of punches but Moonwalker avoids them all with ease.
Tachia misses with a head kick.
Moonwalker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tachia. Tachia obviously looking to wear him down.
Tachia lands an overhand right.
Tachia drops Moonwalker with a left right combo! Tachia follows him down to the ground into side control.
Moonwalker is rocked!
Tachia stands up and beckons Moonwalker to his feet.
Moonwalker is still on wobbly legs! Can Tachia finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tachia misses with a series of wild punches.
Tachia scores with a kick to the midsection.
Moonwalker seems to have recovered his senses.
Tachia stuns Moonwalker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tachia lands with an uppercut that bounces Moonwalker off the cage and back into rage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tachia feints and then cracks Moonwalker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Moonwalker down.
Tachia lands with a nice body kick.
Tachia scores with a jab. Moonwalker acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tachia.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tachia.
Tachia uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Moonwalker has time to react.
Tachia with a jab.
A solid body kick from Tachia.
Tachia takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tachia misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tachia throws a leg kick which misses Moonwalker's front leg but catches the back leg as Moonwalker tries to avoid it.
Tachia keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyoto Tachia dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tachia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moonwalker moves away.
Tachia turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tachia scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Moonwalker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tachia throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tachia misses with a double jab.
Moonwalker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tachia counters with a thumping low kick.
Moonwalker misses with a takedown
and Tachia counters with a straight right hand.
Tachia is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tachia.
Lyoto Tachia is winning the standup battle so far.
Tachia lands a right hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moonwalker takes one to the side of the head.
Tachia cracks Moonwalker with an uppercut from hell and Moonwalker crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Tachia's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Tachia's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tachia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moonwalker can do to turn this around?
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Moonwalker looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tachia passes into half guard.
Tachia has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Tachia is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Tachia tries to control but Moonwalker wriggling away.
Moonwalker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tachia working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Moonwalker is looking to improve his position but Tachia isn't that keen on the idea.
Moonwalker is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tachia controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moonwalker working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tachia controlling his opponent.
Tachia prevents Moonwalker from getting the reversal.
Tachia wants to control the pace but Moonwalker is squirming around nicely.
Tachia controlling the position easily from mount.
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.
Moonwalker is squirming around, avoiding Tachia's attempts to control the action.
Moonwalker slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Tachia sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Moonwalker defending well though.
Moonwalker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tachia knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Moonwalker on the ground.
Moonwalker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Moonwalker is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Tachia pulls his head out easily.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyoto Tachia dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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.
Tachia misses with a wild body shot.
Tachia cracks the inside of Moonwalker's front leg.
Moonwalker shoots and misses
and Tachia counters with a solid body kick.
Moonwalker with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tachia to score with a decent uppercut.
Tachia throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tachia lands a right hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tachia.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tachia ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tachia dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Moonwalker. That did some damage!
Tachia throws a shot to the body.
Tachia bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Moonwalker's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tachia scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Moonwalker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tachia throws out the jab.
Moonwalker misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tachia lands with a straight right. Moonwalker didn't see that one coming.
Tachia misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Moonwalker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Moonwalker with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tachia counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Moonwalker thinking.
Lyoto Tachia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samurai Moonwalker.
A head kick misses from Tachia.
Moonwalker is trying desperately to land a takedown but Tachia is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Moonwalker.
Tachia swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Moonwalker with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tachia makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tachia connects with a body shot.
Tachia ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tachia looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tachia with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tachia misses with a head kick.
Tachia lands a nice looking kick to the body. Moonwalker takes a step back to recover.
Moonwalker looks to score with a jab to the body but Tachia is just out of range.
Tachia thuds his right hand into Moonwalker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tachia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tachia walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Moonwalker checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tachia connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Moonwalker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tachia.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Tachia.
A low kick from Moonwalker is predictable there
and Tachia counters with a straight right hand.
Tachia is looking to clinch but Moonwalker is avoiding it.
Moonwalker shoots and misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Moonwalker misses with a takedown attempt
and Tachia counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Moonwalker thinking.
No joy there for Tachia, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lyoto Tachia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Moonwalker fails with the takedown
and Tachia makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tachia scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tachia lands the left hand.
Jab by Tachia.
Moonwalker has his takedown stuffed
enabling Tachia to counter with a crisp jab.
Samurai Moonwalker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moonwalker with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tachia to score with a decent uppercut.
Tachia lands a jab-cross combination.
Moonwalker looks to score with a jab to the body but Tachia is just out of range.
Moonwalker takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tachia, right into the meat.
Moonwalker takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tachia, right into the meat.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tachia.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tachia lands with an overhand left.
Tachia scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tachia.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lyoto Tachia showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tachia 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 John Mangel scores the fight 30:25
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:25
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyoto Tachia!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wes Welker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Neilberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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192 lbs
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wes Welker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mark Neilberg!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Donatello Bradman and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Welker.
Neilberg gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Welker has control of Neilberg's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Neilberg regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Welker is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Neilberg is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Neilberg flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Welker anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Neilberg and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Welker slips an arm under Neilberg chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Welker has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Welker is squeezing on Neilberg like an anaconda would it's prey. Neilberg fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Wes Welker!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cody Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rusty Trombone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is 13 Monsters. Trombone has chosen Back in Black by AC/DC as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cody Jackson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rusty Trombone!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Donatello Bradman and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Trombone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Trombone but Trombone pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Trombone throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
Some wild striking there from Trombone.
Trombone looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jackson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Trombone misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson moves away from the strike by Trombone.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Trombone circles away and keeps his distance.
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Trombone lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jackson tries to clinch up.
Jackson is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson has closed the distance and engaged Trombone in a clinch.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but Trombone blocks with his arms.
Trombone wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jackson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Trombone will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Trombone is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trombone is keeping the position for now.
Jackson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trombone utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Trombone wants to control the position but Jackson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Trombone trying to control here.
Jackson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jackson throws a strike but Trombone avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Trombone trying to control the position.
Jackson landing some decent shots from guard.
Trombone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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.
Trombone working for a triangle but Jackson defends it easily.
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jackson throwing strikes from guard but Trombone blocks nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Trombone keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Trombone looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jackson throws a strike but Trombone rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trombone wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Trombone avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Jackson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Trombone's head.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Trombone circles away and keeps his distance.
Jackson tries to clinch there but Trombone circles away.
Jackson wants to clinch.
Jackson has Trombone up against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jackson looking to throw knees to the head but Trombone is blocking nicely.
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.
Jackson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Trombone blocks it with crossed arms.
Jackson misses with a knee to the head.
Jackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Trombone has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but Trombone blocks with his arms.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but Trombone blocks with his arms.
Trombone stops a takedown attempt from Jackson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cody Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trombone wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Trombone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Danga de danga de dang - Trombone scores with a four punch combination!
Trombone swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Trombone connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jackson momentarily.
Jackson shoots in but no luck this time.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Trombone!
Jackson is rocked!
Trombone drops Jackson with a huge uppercut! Jackson drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Trombone is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rusty Trombone!
Rusty Trombone is the new featherweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ceaser El Toro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karlmann Friedhelm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). El Toro comes to the cage accompanied by Bulls On Parade. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ceaser El Toro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Karlmann Friedhelm!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Damien Edna and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from El Toro.
Friedhelm throws a right hand that El Toro ducks under and follows up with a left that El Toro also avoids with ease.
Friedhelm ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Karlmann Friedhelm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
El Toro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A jab from Friedhelm misses.
Some wild striking there from El Toro.
Friedhelm throws a shot to the body.
El Toro drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
El Toro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A punch combination from El Toro misses.
Friedhelm throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Friedhelm dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
El Toro moves into range and clinches up with Friedhelm.
Friedhelm is trying to break free.
Friedhelm is trying to break free.
El Toro lands an uppercut.
El Toro scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
El Toro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Friedhelm's elbow.
El Toro can't find room to land a body shot as Friedhelm controls the action.
El Toro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for El Toro.
Friedhelm is pushing El Toro up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Friedhelm receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
El Toro controlling the action here for a moment.
El Toro prevents the takedown attempt.
Friedhelm tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
El Toro is pressed up against the cage. Friedhelm has hold of a leg and is looking to drag El Toro down to the mat. El Toro avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ceaser El Toro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karlmann Friedhelm.
El Toro has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Friedhelm fails to land the takedown.
El Toro drives through and clinches with Friedhelm against the cage.
El Toro manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
El Toro trying to control the position but instead, Friedhelm has worked for underhooks and has pushed El Toro into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
El Toro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
El Toro lands a hook that snaps the head of Friedhelm backwards.
Friedhelm tries to stall but El Toro uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Friedhelm is trying to break the clinch but El Toro has him pressed against the cage.
Friedhelm wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
El Toro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Friedhelm thuds his right hand into El Toro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
No joy there for El Toro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Friedhelm throws a nice looking combination but El Toro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Friedhelm throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and El Toro counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Friedhelm looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
El Toro getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Friedhelm shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Friedhelm trying to control from half guard but El Toro is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
El Toro is trying to stand up here but Friedhelm is controlling him well.
El Toro gets full guard.
Friedhelm won't allow El Toro to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Friedhelm wants to control from the top but El Toro keeps moving.
El Toro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Friedhelm slips under a jab.
El Toro swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Friedhelm counters with a single leg into guard. El Toro didn't expect that.
El Toro controlling Friedhelm's posture.
El Toro wants to stand but Friedhelm is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Friedhelm looking to pass the guard.
Friedhelm preventing the sweep.
Friedhelm drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and El Toro dives on top into guard.
El Toro tries to stand but Friedhelm is controlling from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Friedhelm has his foot on El Toro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. El Toro works his way back into a safe position though.
Friedhelm keeping moving, preventing El Toro from controlling successfully.
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 Ceaser El Toro will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
El Toro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Friedhelm.
Friedhelm throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and El Toro counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
El Toro lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Friedhelm shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and El Toro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
El Toro jabs Friedhelm right on the nose. Friedhelm blinks but takes it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
El Toro throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Friedhelm counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
El Toro cracks a nice hook into Friedhelm's ribs.
El Toro cracks Friedhelm with a good jab.
El Toro lands a high kick to the side of Friedhelm's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! El Toro dives into guard, looking to finish.
El Toro throws a big right hand that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
El Toro tries to stand but Friedhelm is controlling from the bottom.
El Toro gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Friedhelm falls off balance throwing a combination
and El Toro counters with a three punch combo that has Friedhelm backing up. Friedhelm nods at El Toro to acknowledge the strikes.
Ceaser El Toro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
El Toro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from El Toro.
A big right from Friedhelm misses.
El Toro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from El Toro.
El Toro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Friedhelm circles away quickly and effectively.
Friedhelm misses with an uppercut. El Toro saw that one coming.
A punch combination from Friedhelm misses.
El Toro avoids the body shot from Friedhelm.
El Toro misses with a straight left.
Friedhelm lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but El Toro circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
El Toro clinches.
El Toro manages to break the clinch.
Friedhelm blocks a jab.
Friedhelm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but El Toro manages to avoid it.
Friedhelm avoids the head kick by El Toro.
Friedhelm throws a shot to the body.
Friedhelm is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down El Toro rather than just go for the knockout.
Friedhelm misses with a takedown attempt
and El Toro counters with a nice body shot.
Friedhelm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but El Toro was well out of range. Poor timing from Friedhelm.
El Toro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Friedhelm, pushing him back against the cage.
El Toro avoiding damage.
El Toro taking a breather.
Friedhelm drops down looking for an ankle pick but El Toro pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ceaser El Toro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karlmann Friedhelm.
El Toro throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from El Toro - that will leave a mark!
El Toro thuds a left hand into Friedhelm's body.
El Toro falls off balance throwing a combination
and Friedhelm counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Friedhelm.
El Toro misses with a looping right.
Friedhelm fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. El Toro looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
El Toro throws a head kick but Friedhelm moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Friedhelm.
Friedhelm thuds a left hand into El Toro's body.
No luck for Friedhelm with that takedown attempt.
El Toro rushes Friedhelm and presses him up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
El Toro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
El Toro scores with a shot to the side of Friedhelm's head.
El Toro is struggling to control the position.
El Toro working aggressively here.
El Toro gets underhooks to prevent Friedhelm's takedown attempt.
El Toro holding his opponent close, against the cage.
El Toro misses with a punch on the inside.
El Toro swings wildly with an uppercut but Friedhelm uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for El Toro.
A right hand to the body from El Toro.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
El Toro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Friedhelm looking to stall.
El Toro digs a right hand into Friedhelm's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Friedhelm's gas tank.
El Toro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ceaser El Toro dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Friedhelm slips a jab from El Toro.
Friedhelm falls off balance throwing a combination
and Friedhelm takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ceaser El Toro is winning the standup battle so far.
Friedhelm throws a hook but El Toro blocks it.
El Toro has managed to clinch.
Friedhelm breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheers as El Toro lands an impressive looking overhand right. Friedhelm doesn't seem phased though.
Friedhelm avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
El Toro tries to close the distance and clinch but Friedhelm swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Friedhelm thows a body shot but no joy.
El Toro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Friedhelm.
Friedhelm throws a right and a left that both miss.
Friedhelm throws a hook but El Toro avoids it easily.
Friedhelm connects with a looping right hand.
Friedhelm takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
El Toro thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Friedhelm throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent El Toro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Friedhelm tries for a takedown but El Toro circles away easily
and El Toro counters with a left and a right that stings Friedhelm.
El Toro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
El Toro with a hook.
Nice shot lands for Friedhelm.
Friedhelm keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Friedhelm thuds a left hand into El Toro's body.
Friedhelm misses with a body punch
and El Toro counters with a left and a right that stings Friedhelm.
Friedhelm just misses with a punch to the body.
Friedhelm throws a series of punches but El Toro avoids them all with ease.
Ceaser El Toro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Friedhelm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by El Toro.
Friedhelm doesn't succeed with the takedown
and El Toro counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Friedhelm blocks a head kick by El Toro.
El Toro misses with a few strikes there.
El Toro throws a nice looking combination but Friedhelm bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Friedhelm shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Friedhelm drops back looking for a leg! El Toro is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and El Toro manages to kick Friedhelm off! Friedhelm jumps back into El Toro's guard.
El Toro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
El Toro can't keep his opponent in guard - Friedhelm advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Friedhelm is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. El Toro doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Friedhelm.
Friedhelm is working for a kimura but El Toro is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Friedhelm is just content to waste time from the top position. El Toro takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
El Toro uses the cage to get back to his feet.
El Toro slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Karlmann Friedhelm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ceaser El Toro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
A shot to de liver by Friedhelm. Beautiful body shot.
Friedhelm looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? El Toro is fending him off so far but Friedhelm persists. Nope, El Toro circles away and we're back to standing.
Ceaser El Toro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karlmann Friedhelm.
El Toro throws a right and a left that both miss.
El Toro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Friedhelm slips a straight right by El Toro.
Nice jab there from El Toro.
El Toro scores with a jab to the jaw.
Friedhelm shoots and misses
and El Toro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
El Toro connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Friedhelm momentarily.
Friedhelm moves forwards but El Toro connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice jab there from El Toro.
Friedhelm closes the distance and clinches up with El Toro, looking for a takedown. Friedhelm pushes El Toro against the cage but El Toro circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
El Toro lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
El Toro lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ceaser El Toro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for El Toro, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ceaser El Toro!
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