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KDU 12 - Night of Champions PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sik Truck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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183 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sik Truck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johnny Storm!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Skip Squint and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Storm swats away the attempt to clinch by Truck.
Truck dives in and grabs Storm's left leg, looking for a takedown. Storm pushes down on Truck's head and hops out.
Storm misses with a jab, cross combination.
Truck tries a head kick but it misses.
Truck closes this distance looking for a takedown but Storm circles away.
Storm lands a right hook to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Truck checks a leg kick.
Storm swats away the attempt to clinch by Truck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Truck doesn't manage to clinch there - Storm circles away.
Storm connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Truck momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Truck throws a series of punches but Storm avoids them all with ease.
Storm fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Truck, pushing him back against the cage.
Truck tries to pull guard but Storm won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sik Truck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Storm stalls.
Truck pulls guard effortlessly.
Storm won't allow Truck to get back to his feet.
Storm really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Truck. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Truck striking off his back but it's not causing Storm any problems.
Truck working for a triangle but Storm defends it easily.
Truck working for a triangle but Storm defends it easily.
Truck is breathing heavily.
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.
Storm decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Truck, up you get!
Storm swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Truck counters with a nice double leg into side control. Storm won't be happy with that.
Storm is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Truck stands up and beckons Storm to his feet.
Truck fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Storm connects with a single shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Truck misses with a straight right.
A head kick misses from Storm.
Storm lands a slapping body shot.
Storm is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Truck tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Storm paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Truck shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Storm sprawls well. Storm wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Truck gets slowly back to his feet.
Storm paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Truck takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Storm dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Storm lands a nice looking body shot.
Truck shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Truck showed some decent athleticism there.
Truck stops Storm from getting back to his feet.
Storm has one foot on Truck's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Truck throws a sloppy head kick
and Storm counters with a slapping leg kick.
Storm lands with a shot to the body.
Storm closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Truck avoids a punch combination nicely.
Storm looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Storm uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Truck has time to react.
Storm rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Truck moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Storm throws a good cross that connects.
Johnny Storm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Truck walks into a stiff left hand from Storm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Truck takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Truck shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Storm as he avoids it easily.
Truck moves out of range as Storm throws a body kick.
Storm has closed the distance and engaged Truck in a clinch.
Storm breaks from the clinch.
Truck will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Storm lands a right hook to the body.
Storm cracks Truck with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice cross by Storm.
Storm jabs Truck right on the nose. Truck blinks but takes it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Storm slams his shin into Truck's torso.
Nice shot by Storm.
Storm scores with a jab to the jaw.
Storm throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Storm tries to bum rush Truck with a series of wild strikes but Truck uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Storm scores with a hook to the body. Truck takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Storm scores with a three punch combo!
Storm lands a with a good body shot.
Some wild striking there from Storm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Storm bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No joy there for Storm, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Storm has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Truck looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Truck is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Storm.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Truck fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Storm avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sik Truck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Storm lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Truck at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Storm showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Storm scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sik Truck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Truck throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Storm misses with a low kick.
Truck fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Truck tries to clinch up.
Truck walks into a left hand.
Storm lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Storm throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Truck takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm tries a head kick but it misses.
Truck darts in trying to clinch
and Storm counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Truck looks to land a body kick but Storm moved away.
Truck fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Storm avoids it really well and circles away.
Truck looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Storm throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Truck checks a leg kick nicely.
Truck tries for a takedown but Storm circles away easily
enabling Storm to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sik Truck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Truck takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Storm scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Truck doesn't seem bothered though.
Storm punishes Truck's body with a nice straight punch.
Storm connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Truck's hands.
A shot to de liver by Storm. Beautiful body shot.
Johnny Storm seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Truck is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm throws a head kick that misses.
Truck tries for a takedown but Storm circles away easily
and Storm counters with a nice uppercut.
Truck keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Storm will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Truck with a poor takedown
and Storm counters with a two punch combo.
Storm tests Truck's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Storm goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Storm thuds a left hand into Truck's body.
A shot to de liver by Storm. Beautiful body shot.
Truck has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Storm finds it's way round the side to connect with Truck's head.
Storm tries to clinch there but Truck circles away.
A punch combination from Storm misses.
Truck uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Storm.
Johnny Storm is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Truck takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sik Truck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Truck takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Storm comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Storm winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 25:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 25:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Storm!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between TK OD (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). TK OD had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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170 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, TK OD!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Black!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Winston Howard and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as OD sprawls well. OD wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Black gets slowly back to his feet.
OD is looking to clinch.
OD avoids a punch combination nicely.
Black closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming OD to the mat! OD manages to get full guard.
Black working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
OD working a defensive guard here.
OD wants to stand up but Black is controlling him.
OD looking to control.
Black lands a couple of elbows.
Black 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.
OD wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Black trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Black is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Black stands up over OD, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Black wants to control from the top but OD keeps moving.
OD can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Black controls the pace.
Black postures up and lands a big shot to OD's brow.
OD looking to control.
OD tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Black scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
OD is trying to control the position but Black postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black scoring with punches to the head and body.
OD looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
OD can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Black controls the pace.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
OD defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Black.
Black looks gassed!
No luck for Black with that takedown attempt.
TK OD has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Black.
OD clinches.
OD has had enough of the clinch but Black keeps him there for the moment.
A knee to the head by OD.
OD using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Black has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
OD is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
OD manages to break the clinch.
OD tries a head kick but it misses.
Black closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Black has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black is trying to control. OD wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
OD has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Black is working away from the top position though.
OD tries to get to full guard but Black has control of the leg.
Black trying to pass the guard but OD defending well.
Black takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
OD is trying to get back to full guard.
OD trying to control but Black postures up.
OD regains full guard. Nicely done.
Black won't allow OD to sweep him here.
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.
Black not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Black trying to control but OD is working from the bottom.
OD is wriggling around but Black manages to pass to half guard.
Black is thwarting OD's attempts to control the position.
OD wants to get back to his feet.
OD is pressing down on Black's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Black postures up.
Black wants to pass the guard but OD is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Black dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
OD scores with a crisp jab that stopped Black in his tracks.
Black looks to land a combination but OD avoids it well.
OD blocks a low kick nicely.
Black slips a jab and a cross from OD.
Black moves in looking to clinch but OD pushes him off.
OD tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Black paws at him with a jab and circles away.
OD looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Horrible takedown by Black or perhaps it was just good defense by OD which made him look bad.
Black is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OD stuffs the takedown.
Black blocks a head kick by OD.
Black looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
TK OD has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Black.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OD lands with a kick to the temple. Black shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
OD leaves Black with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A head kick from OD lands but Black takes it in his stride.
Black throws a combination that misses
and OD counters with a three punch combo that has Black backing up. Black nods at OD to acknowledge the strikes.
OD lands a head kick!
OD misses with a head kick.
OD lands a head kick. Black smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
OD throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Black takes a kick to the side of the head.
Black takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OD throws a sloppy head kick and Black moves out of range easily.
OD throws a nice head kick!
OD bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
TK OD is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
OD wants to clinch up but Black keeps it at a distance.
OD pushes Black away with a front kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
OD connects with a solid leg kick.
Black showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from OD.
OD lands with a kick to the temple. Black shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
OD tries to close the distance and clinch but Black swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
OD misses with a head kick.
OD works over Black's head and body with a nice combination.
Black avoids the head kick by OD.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Black with that takedown attempt.
OD keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
OD tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
OD lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jack Black seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Black keeps the fight on the outside.
OD connects with a good right hand that stumbles Black. Black circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
OD tries to clinch up but Black circles away and keeps his distance.
Black swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and OD counters with a body kick.
OD lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
TK OD is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
OD with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black throws a combination that misses
and OD counters with a head kick. That will keep Black thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
OD throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
OD goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A nice leg kick lands there from OD.
TK OD is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice body kick there by OD.
OD throws a right hand that Black ducks under and follows up with a left that Black also avoids with ease.
OD throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Black's head.
Black blocks a head kick by OD.
Black shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. OD defends it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
OD wants to clinch.
OD scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TK OD dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes 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.
OD fails in his attempt to clinch.
OD is looking to clinch.
Black shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with OD but OD pushes him off and we're back to square one.
OD gets caught flat footed, as Black shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
OD not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Black throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as OD works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
OD is trying to keep Black in close.
OD avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Black takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
OD trying to control the position.
OD is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Black is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OD is looking to stand back up but Black counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by OD.
OD trying to hold on to Black's head to control him but Black postures up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
OD scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Black shoots in looking for a takedown. OD tries to sprawl out of it but Black keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. OD manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Left hook, right uppercut from Black.
Black gets a takedown into half guard.
OD makes his way to full guard. A much better position for OD.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black tries to free his leg and advance position but OD is retaining full guard.
Black won't allow OD to sweep him here.
OD is trying to control the position but Black postures up.
Black keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of OD's head.
OD throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Black working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OD looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
OD rushes Black and presses him up against the cage.
OD can't break the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Black wants a takedown.
TK OD has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Black.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OD landing knees to the head.
OD breaks the clinch.
OD misses with a head kick.
Nice sprawl there from OD as Black shoots in.
OD pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Black tries to score a power double leg takedown but OD sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Black somewhat.
OD misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Black shoots in for a takedown but OD shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
OD tries to clinch but Black is having none of it.
OD throws a nice head kick!
OD tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
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.
A head kick from OD lands but Black takes it in his stride.
OD goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
No luck for Black with that takedown attempt.
OD tries to clinch but Black is having none of it.
Black stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from OD.
OD lands with a kick to the temple. Black shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
OD cracks the inside of Black's front leg.
OD lands with a nice combination. Black backs away looking to recover.
OD throws a head kick but Black moves out of range.
OD stuffs the takedown.
OD tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to TK OD.
I think OD has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... TK OD!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mick Dalton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Te Mana Lumotuffio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dalton kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is AC/DC - Thunderstruck. Lumotuffio comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Kamate - All Blacks kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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300 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Counter striker
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mick Dalton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Te Mana Lumotuffio!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Hugh Johnson and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big head kick from Dalton and Lumotuffio is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Lumotuffio is rocked!
It looks like Te Mana Lumotuffio has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lumotuffio looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lumotuffio is still in real trouble! Can Dalton finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lumotuffio is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dalton defends well.
Lumotuffio seems to have recovered his senses.
Dalton wants to get up but he can't break Lumotuffio's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Dalton 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.
Dalton wants to stand but Lumotuffio has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Lumotuffio throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lumotuffio has a closed guard, preventing Dalton from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lumotuffio looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dalton wants to control from the top but Lumotuffio keeps moving.
Dalton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lumotuffio has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dalton has managed to get both his arms back between Lumotuffio's legs - danger averted.
Lumotuffio should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Lumotuffio is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dalton is aware though and is defending well.
Lumotuffio looks gassed!
Lumotuffio has his feet on Dalton's thighs here. He's pushed Dalton off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Dalton screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Te Mana Lumotuffio!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kylar Syphon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Kamm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kylar Syphon could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tom Kamm's chin.
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192 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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kylar Syphon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tom Kamm!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Eliza Hachem and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamm drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kamm pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Syphon is keeping the position for now.
Kamm scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kamm throwing strikes from guard but Syphon blocks nicely.
Kamm stops Syphon from standing up.
Kamm loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Syphon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kamm is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamm loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kamm ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kamm scores a takedown into full mount!
Kamm working the ground and pound effectively.
Kamm wants to control the pace but Syphon is squirming around nicely.
Kamm lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Syphon is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Syphon in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamm trying to control but Syphon is having none of it.
Kamm lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Syphon hang on?
Syphon is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Syphon is squirming around, avoiding Kamm's attempts to control the action.
Kamm has isolated one of Syphon's arms. Syphon looking to fight him off but Kamm twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tom Kamm!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mohammad El Sayed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Markus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). El Sayed comes into the arena with Young Buck feat. The Game & Ludacris - Stomp blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Markus's choice of entrance music: Faith No More - Be Aggressive. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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, Mohammad El Sayed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mark Markus!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Steve Erwin and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Markus dives in and grabs El Sayed's left leg, looking for a takedown. El Sayed pushes down on Markus's head and hops out.
El Sayed misses with a series of wild punches.
Markus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A big right from El Sayed misses.
Markus defending well as El Sayed loads up on a big left hand.
El Sayed lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Markus circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice takedown defense from El Sayed. No joy for Markus on that attempt.
El Sayed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
El Sayed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
El Sayed throws a hook to the side of Markus's head but Markus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Markus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with El Sayed but El Sayed pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mohammad El Sayed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Markus.
A swing and a miss from El Sayed.
Markus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
El Sayed rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Markus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
El Sayed stuffs the takedown attempt from Markus. Markus gets slowly back to his feet.
El Sayed throws a jab when Markus was well out of range.
El Sayed lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Markus misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
El Sayed looking to land some kicks to the body here.
El Sayed lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
El Sayed with a body punch. A glancing blow.
El Sayed swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Markus ducks under a wild hook from El Sayed.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Markus.
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!
Markus is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but El Sayed 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.
El Sayed is looking to regain half guard here but Markus keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markus misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Markus wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by El Sayed, who protects the arm well.
Markus looks gassed!
El Sayed is pushing Markus's head away, looking to escape. Markus manages to hold on to the position though.
Markus thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
El Sayed pushes Markus away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Markus gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Markus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from El Sayed.
Mohammad El Sayed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
El Sayed rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Markus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
El Sayed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Markus moves out of range of the strikes.
El Sayed throws a hook but Markus avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from El Sayed.
A combination from El Sayed does no damage.
El Sayed misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A telegraphed right hand from El Sayed misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from El Sayed misses the target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Markus.
Markus throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around El Sayed's waist but El Sayed gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Markus off to one side.
A head kick misses from El Sayed.
Markus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
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.
Markus feints and as El Sayed raises his hands in defense, Markus changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Markusis looking to pass into half guard but El Sayed pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now El Sayed is in guard.
El Sayed trying to control but Markus is working from the bottom.
Markus looking for subs off his back but El Sayed has passed one foot through into half guard.
Markus throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
El Sayed is keen to just control but Markus is a slippery customer.
El Sayed tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Markus.
Markus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Markus is not content to let El Sayed control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohammad El Sayed dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
El Sayed misses with a two punch combination.
El Sayed throws a head kick that misses.
El Sayed throws a leg kick but Markus sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Markus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mohammad El Sayed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good exchange - El Sayed coming out on top.
El Sayed defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Markus.
Markus fails with the takedown.
Mohammad El Sayed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Markus.
El Sayed throws a hook but Markus avoids it easily.
Markus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
El Sayed throws a head kick but Markus moves out of range.
El Sayed swinging wilding here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
El Sayed throws a nice looking combination but Markus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
El Sayed is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
El Sayed throws an overhand right that lands on Markus's shoulder, as Markus tries to avoid the shot.
El Sayed rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Markus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Markus moves out of range as El Sayed throws a body kick.
El Sayed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mohammad El Sayed is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
El Sayed throws a series of punches but Markus avoids them all with ease.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
El Sayed listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Markus closes this distance looking for a takedown but El Sayed circles away.
El Sayed throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Markus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
El Sayed throws out a loose jab but Markus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Markus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as El Sayed throws out the jab.
El Sayed turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markus throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. El Sayed was covering up waiting for the punch and Markus finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Markus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
El Sayed working a defensive guard here.
El Sayed wants to stand and escape but Markus is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Markus advances position into side control!
Markus is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. El Sayed knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Markus working the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
El Sayed taking a bit of punishment here - Markus scoring with strikes.
Markus creates some space and throws a big elbow, but El Sayed sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Markus throws an elbow but El Sayed slips to the side and avoids it well.
Markus with the ground and pound but El Sayed regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Markus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
El Sayed moves into full guard.
Markus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. El Sayed swivels though and keeps the full guard.
El Sayed wants to stand and escape but Markus is having none of it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Markus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Markus is fighting to break El Sayed's control of his arms but El Sayed is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Markus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
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.
El Sayed wants to stand and escape but Markus is having none of it.
Markus postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! El Sayed is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Markus, into his guard.
El Sayed preventing the sweep.
El Sayed trying to control the position from guard on top but Markus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Markus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Markus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohammad El Sayed dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
El Sayed lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Markus at a distance.
El Sayed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Markus was well out of range. Poor timing from El Sayed.
Markus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from El Sayed.
El Sayed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
El Sayed is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Markus.
Markus shoots for a takedown but El Sayed saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
El Sayed lands a head kick. Markus smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Mark Markus has been cut.
El Sayed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
El Sayed throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Markus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mohammad El Sayed is winning the standup battle so far.
Markus scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Markus tries to pass the half guard into mount. El Sayed knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
El Sayed looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
El Sayed moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Markus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Markus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as El Sayed works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
El Sayed not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
El Sayed knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Markus on the ground.
Markus drops back looking for a leg! El Sayed is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and El Sayed manages to kick Markus off! Markus jumps back into El Sayed's guard.
El Sayed kicks Markus off and gets to his feet.
Markus closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
El Sayed throws a hook to the side of Markus's head but Markus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Markus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
El Sayed moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
El Sayed lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
El Sayed lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
El Sayed slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A slow jab from El Sayed misses its intended target.
El Sayed misses with an uppercut.
El Sayed scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A punch combination from El Sayed misses.
Markus slips a jab from El Sayed.
El Sayed swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Markus.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
El Sayed throws a sloppy body shot
and Markus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Markus drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Markus thows a big elbow that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now El Sayed is on top in guard.
El Sayed controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Markus is looking to sinch up a triangle. El Sayed throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Markus's body to avoid the submission. Markus has instead reached around El Sayed's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Markus arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mark Markus!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mondial Dos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Sander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Mondial Dos has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Mondial Dos seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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205 lbs
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210 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mondial Dos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tommy Sander!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Eliza Hachem and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos tries to clinch there but Sander circles away.
Sander throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dos is looking to clinch.
Dos scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sander is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dos has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Sander keeps the fight on the outside.
Mondial Dos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sander's waist but Sander gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dos off to one side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dos.
Nice uppercut there from Sander.
Sander leaves Dos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mondial Dos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dos tries to clinch up but Sander circles away and keeps his distance.
Sander slaps away a takedown attempt from Dos, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dos fails with a takedown attempt.
Dos has a takedown stuffed.
Sander wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dos is looking to clinch.
Tommy Sander is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dos tries for a takedown but Sander sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dos is breathing heavily.
Sander tries to bum rush Dos with a series of wild strikes but Dos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sander displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dos.
Sander lands with a nice combination. Dos backs away looking to recover.
Dos will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sander thuds a left hand into Dos's body.
Dos shoots in but Sander avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Sander, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sander moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dos tries to close the distance and clinch but Sander swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dos walks into a stiff left hand from Sander.
Sander lands with a nice body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dos shoots in but no luck this time.
Danga de danga de dang - Sander scores with a four punch combination!
Sander scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sander slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dos moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sander lands a nice hook to Dos's body. Dos takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sander lunges at Dos with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dos's hand.
Nice body punch from Sander.
Dos is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sander.
Sander misses with a wild combination.
Sander lands with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sander scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Sander lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dos doesn't seem phased though.
Dos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sander throws a combination. Dos tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sander lands the left hand.
Sander comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sander is working the combinations to good effect here.
Nice sprawl there from Dos as Sander shoots in.
Some wild striking there from Sander.
Sander misses with a two punch combination.
Sander moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dos tries to clinch up.
Sander dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sander throws a nice looking combination but Dos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dos shoots for a double leg takedown but Sander sprawls well. He's pushed Dos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos is looking to clinch.
Dos on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sander tries to bum rush Dos with a series of wild strikes but Dos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sander misses with a two punch combination.
Dos tries to clinch up but Sander circles away and keeps his distance.
Dos tries to close the distance and clinch but Sander swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sander lands a jab-cross combination.
Dos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dos misses with a takedown attempt
and Sander counters with a left and a right that stings Dos.
Sander tries for a takedown but Dos sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dos shoots in for a takedown but Sander shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sander tries to bum rush Dos with a series of wild strikes but Dos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sander misses with the combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sander throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sander scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dos doesn't seem bothered though.
Sander has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dos tries to keep at a distance but Sander has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Sander dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sander misses with a series of wild punches.
Dos closes the distance and clinches up with Sander, looking for a takedown. Dos pushes Sander against the cage but Sander circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dos.
Dos gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sander tests Dos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dos is looking to clinch.
Mondial Dos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sander pinned against the cage. Sander gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mondial Dos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sander jabs at Dos's body.
Sander is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dos rather than just go for the knockout.
No joy there for Sander, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sander paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sander misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tommy Sander seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sander tries to bum rush Dos with a series of wild strikes but Dos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dos fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sander throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dos stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sander connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dos's hands.
Good exchange - Sander coming out on top.
Sander has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sander's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Sander duly obliges.
Sander lands a nice shot to the body.
Dos wants to clinch.
Sander scores with a shot to the body.
Dos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sander misses with a series of wild punches.
Dos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sander!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sander avoids it really well and circles away.
Dos with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sander counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sander fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dos looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Donk. Sander catches Dos right on the button with a cross.
Sander punishes Dos's body with a nice straight punch.
Sander misses with a few strikes there.
Dos on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dos takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sander fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dos on the side of the head.
Dos tries to clinch up but Sander circles away and keeps his distance.
Dos shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sander counters with a series of strikes. Dos will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sander as he jumps to the side.
Sander scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Dos drops his hands momentarily and Sander takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dos gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sander scores with a one two! Dos had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sander tests Dos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dos tries for a takedown but Sander circles away easily
and Sander counters with a series of strikes. Dos will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dos is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sander.
Sander throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sander thuds a left hand into Dos's body.
Dos dives in and grabs Sander's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sander pushes down on Dos's head and hops out.
Sander jabs Dos right on the nose. Dos blinks but takes it well.
Dos wants to clinch up but Sander keeps it at a distance.
Sander displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sander misses with a two punch combination.
Sander scores with a shot to the body.
Sander lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sander throws a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dos shoots in but Sander avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Sander scores with a four punch combination!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sander throws a right and a left that Dos avoids nicely.
Dos wants to clinch.
Sander lands with a cross.
A left and a right from Sander both land. Nice combination.
Dos looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dos has his takedown stuffed
and Sander counters with a two punch combo.
A nice combination there by Sander.
Dos looks to clinch
and Sander counters with a nice body shot.
Dos misses with a takedown attempt
and Sander counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sander lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sander uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dos tries to clinch but Sander moves out of range.
Sander displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dos.
Sander stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Sander showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Some wild striking there from Sander.
Dos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dos misses with a takedown attempt
and Sander counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dos has closed the distance and engaged Sander in a clinch.
Sander is looking to break free of the clinch but Dos has double underhooks.
Dos tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sander is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dos tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sander counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sander swinging wilding here.
Dos tries to clinch up
and Sander counters with a nice uppercut.
Dos with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sander counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sander displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dos.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mondial Dos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sander scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Dos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sander closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sander works over Dos's head and body with a nice combination.
Sander throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sander will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sander moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sander stuffs the takedown attempt from Dos. Dos gets slowly back to his feet.
Dos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dos dodges the punch combination from Sander.
Dos closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos with a poor takedown
and Sander counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sander goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Dos shoots in but Sander avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sander throws a shot to the body.
Dos on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dos fails with the takedown
and Sander counters with a one-two to the body.
Dos takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sander throws a series of punches but Dos moves out of range.
Dos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sander counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sander cracks a nice hook into Dos's ribs.
Sander scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sander misses with the combination.
Sander scores with a one two! Dos had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sander lands with a nice body punch.
Sander throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sander works over Dos's head and body with a nice combination.
A shot to de liver by Sander. Beautiful body shot.
Sander lands a nice shot to the body.
Sander lands with a hook. Dos tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sander cracks Dos with a good jab.
Sander looks to land a combination. Dos sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Danga de danga de dang - Sander scores with a four punch combination!
Mondial Dos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sander pinned against the cage. Sander gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sander scores with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sander jabs at Dos's body.
Sander lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dos at a distance.
Sander throws a one two combo.
Sander goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sander fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dos looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Decent striking displayed by Sander there.
Sander lands with an overhand left.
Sander misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sander jabs at Dos's body.
Dos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sander is fending him off so far but Dos persists. Nope, Sander circles away and we're back to standing.
Sander cracks Dos with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sander thuds his right hand into Dos's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dos shoots in for a double leg but Sander sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sander.
Sander scores with a punch to the head.
Dos will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dos takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sander scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dos doesn't seem bothered though.
Dos shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tommy Sander is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sander fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Sander comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sander winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 25:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 25:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Sander!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chito Hua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Hudson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hudson has chosen Roll Over DJ as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chito Hua!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gary Hudson!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Eliza Hachem and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hudson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hudson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hudson darts in and clinches Hua up against the cage.
Hua can't break the clinch.
Hudson with a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Hudson.
Hudson managing to block the knees to the body from Hua.
Hudson lands a body shot.
Hudson lands a knee to the body.
Hudson slowing the pace effectively.
Hudson drags the fight down to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hudson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hudson controlling the position.
Hudson wants to sweep here but Hua controlling him for the moment.
Hua looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hudson keeping moving, preventing Hua from controlling successfully.
Hudson has control of Hua's left arm, preventing Hua from doing any damage.
Hudson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hudson 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.
Hua trying to control the position from guard on top but Hudson 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.
Hudson cracks Hua with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hudson fails to land with a series of punches.
Hua takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jab, jab by Hudson - just one landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hudson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hudson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hua misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hua misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hua is breathing heavily.
Hua throws a series of strikes that have Hudson backpedaling.
The fighters circling - Hua throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hudson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hua was covering up waiting for the punch and Hudson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hudson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hudson is pushing down on Hua's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hua is fighting to maintain full guard but Hudson has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Still in half guard, Hudson seems content to control.
Hudson is stalling here. Hua is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hudson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hua has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Hudson is looking to regain half guard here but Hua keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hudson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hua off and has taken his back!
Hua covering up well under a series of strikes from Hudson.
Hudson controlling from the back.
Hudson is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Hua has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Hua trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
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.
Hudson working for a choke but Hua is defending well.
Hua has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Hudson.
Hudson cracks Hua with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Hua from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Hudson looking for the RNC.
Hua tries to escape but Hudson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hua defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Hudson's arms.
Hua tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Hudson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hua throws a nice looking combination but Hudson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hua doesn't manage to clinch there - Hudson circles away.
Chito Hua is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hua gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hua moves in looking to clinch but Hudson pushes him off.
Hua shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hudson as he jumps to the side.
Nice jab there from Hudson.
Hudson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hua has time to react.
Hudson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hudson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hua tries to clinch but Hudson is having none of it.
Hua fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hua has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hudson.
Hudson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hudson gets a clinch.
Hudson tries a knee to the head but Hua blocks it.
Hudson is working Hua over against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hudson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hua has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hudson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hudson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hua up against the cage.
Hudson pulls guard effortlessly.
Hudson wants to sweep but no luck.
Hudson punching to the body, from the bottom.
Hudson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hua's guard.
Hudson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hua looking for a guillotine here but Hudson defends easily.
Hua wants to control the position but Hudson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Hudson stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hudson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hua is refusing to be controlled, as Hudson sits in half guard.
Hudson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hua!
Hua can't escape the position.
Hudson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hua's face.
Hua really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hua is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hudson looking to finish Hua with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hua!
Hudson looking to secure an arm triangle but Hua defends it well.
Hua is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hudson lands a heavy elbow.
Hua working to try and regain half guard.
Hua wants to control but Hudson is having none of it.
Hudson lands with some strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hudson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hua looks a forlorn figure.
Hudson lands a big shot there that rocks Hua but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hua taking shots to the head.
BOOM! Hudson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hudson content just to control the position here.
Hudson unloading with bombs!
Hua defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hudson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hudson controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Hudson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hua misses with a double jab
and Hudson counters with an inside leg kick.
Hudson has managed to clinch.
Hua tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hudson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hua tries to keep at a distance but Hudson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hua takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Hudson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hudson lands a good knee to the midsection. Hua won't want to take too many of those.
Hudson manages to break the clinch.
Hua tries to close the distance and clinch but Hudson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hudson thuds a left hand into Hua's body.
Hudson moves into the clinch.
Hudson breaks from the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hudson gets a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Hudson.
Hudson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hudson stalling the fight.
Hudson crunches a lovely knee into Hua's ribcage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hua lands an elbow that stopped Hudson in his tracks for a moment.
Hudson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hudson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A shot in the inside from Hudson.
Hudson pulls guard effortlessly.
Hudson striking off his back but it's not causing Hua any problems.
Hudson working a defensive guard here.
Hua trying to control the position from guard on top but Hudson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hudson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hudson tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Hua.
Well, if Hudson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hudson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hua manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hua can't keep his opponent in guard - Hudson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hudson is looking for a kimura but Hua is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hudson to get the leverage.
Hudson trying to pass the guard but Hua defending well.
Hua is looking to control Hudson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hua avoid being mounted?
Hudson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hua wants to control but Hudson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hudson wants to get back to his feet.
Hua is staying active underneath Hudson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hua displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hudson lands a right hook to the body.
Hudson lands with a nice body kick.
Hua tries to land a leg kick but Hudson saw it coming and moves away.
Hudson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hua is out of range.
Gary Hudson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hua looks to land a combination but Hudson avoids it well.
Hudson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hua sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hudson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hua misses with a wild combination.
Hudson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gary Hudson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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.
Hua tries a head kick but it misses.
Hudson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hua swivels and escapes.
Hudson slips a straight right by Hua.
Hudson just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Hua.
Hua darts in and clinches Hudson up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Hudson - that landed with a thud.
Hua is trying to break the clinch but Hudson is controlling him.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hua escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hua throws a series of punches but Hudson avoids them all with ease.
Some wild striking there from Hudson.
Hudson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hudson throws a right hand that Hua ducks under and follows up with a left that Hua also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Hudson really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hudson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hua stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hudson scores with a body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hudson!
Hudson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hua on the side of the head.
Hudson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hua on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hudson darts in and clinches Hua up against the cage.
Hudson lands a knee to the body.
Hudson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hua tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hudson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hudson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hudson lands a shot to the body.
Hudson breaks the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hudson.
Hua shoots in but Hudson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hua needs to keep his hands up - Hudson had a free shot at his head there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hua slips a jab and a cross from Hudson.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Hudson wants to clinch up but Hua keeps it at a distance.
Hudson tries to clinch
and Hua counters by clinching up.
Hua wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chito Hua. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hudson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gary Hudson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hudson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hudson.
Hua blocks a head kick by Hudson.
Hudson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hudson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hudson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hudson just misses with a punch to the body.
No joy there for Hudson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hua closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hua tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hudson smiles and moves away.
Hudson throws a nice looking combination but Hua bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hudson throws a nice looking combination but Hua bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hudson throws a jab but it's blocked by Hua.
Some wild striking there from Hudson.
Hua has managed to clinch.
Hudson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hua blocks it with crossed arms.
Hudson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hua is keeping busy.
Hua drags the fight down to the ground.
Hua trying to keep a closed guard but Hudson is proving a slippery customer.
Hua throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Gary Hudson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hua not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hudson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hua 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.
Hua has his foot on Hudson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hudson works his way back into a safe position though.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hudson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hua tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hua dodges the punch combination from Hudson.
Hudson moves into range and clinches up with Hua.
Hua with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hudson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hudson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hudson successfully pulls guard.
Hudson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hua is one step ahead there.
Hudson trying to keep a closed guard but Hua is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hua wants to control from the top but Hudson keeps moving.
Hudson is looking for a triangle but Hua pushes his legs off easily.
Hua wants to control from the top but Hudson keeps moving.
Hudson is trying to keep Hua in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Hudson dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Hua throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hudson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hudson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hua sprawls well initially but Hudson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hudson tries to pass to full mount but Hua defends it.
Hudson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hudson moves nicely into side control.
Hudson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Hua is trying to improve his position.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Hudson tries to move to mount but Hua blocks the move with his legs.
Hua takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hudson wants to take a breather but Hua manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Hudson.
Hudson wants to control from the top but Hua keeps moving.
Hua is pulling down on Hudson's head to control his posture.
Hudson wants to control from the top but Hua keeps moving.
Hua keeping full guard, as Hudson tries to pass.
Hua working a defensive guard but Hudson passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hua has a hand on Hudson's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hudson takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Hudson raining down shots from the mount!
Hua is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hudson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hudson is working for a guillotine from mount but Hua frees his head quite easily.
Hudson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hudson content just to control the position here.
Gary Hudson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hudson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hudson punching from mount but Hua doing a good job of avoiding damage.
BOOM! Hudson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hua tries to reverse the position but Hudson maintains control.
Hudson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hua tries to reverse the position but Hudson maintains control.
Hudson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Hudson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hua slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hua is trying to maintain the position but Hudson is very close to passing his half guard.
Hudson postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Hua to stand up.
Hua scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hudson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hudson lands a jab to the nose.
Chito Hua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A combination from Hua does no damage.
Hudson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hua takes a shot to the head.
Hudson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hua walks away with a smile on his face. Hudson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hudson scores with the left hand. Hua knows he should have avoided that one.
A shot to de liver by Hudson. Beautiful body shot.
Hudson moves into range and clinches up with Hua.
Hudson lands a knee to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gary Hudson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hudson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 44:50
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 44:50
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 44:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Hudson! Gary Hudson retains his middleweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carter Potter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sione Latu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Potter comes to the cage accompanied by THE LION SLEEPS TONIGHT. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Carter Potter!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sione Latu!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Summer Carpenter and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Potter throws a right hand that Latu ducks under and follows up with a left that Latu also avoids with ease.
Potter misses with a leg kick.
Latu lands a head kick that stumbles Potter and the fighters go to the mat.
It looks like Carter Potter has been cut.
Latu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Potter. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
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!
Latu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Potter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Potter working a defensive guard here.
Latu working some strikes from top position.
Latu wants to stand but Potter has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Latu wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Potter's closed guard. He's half up but Potter has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Potter pivots and extends the arm, Latu falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Potter! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Carter Potter!
Carter Potter is the new heavyweight champion!
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