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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Rizzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Turok Makto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turok Makto has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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178 cm
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175 lbs
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188 cm
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175 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Rizzo! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Turok Makto! The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Bruno Hogan and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Oooh a lovely combination from Rizzo sends Makto down but not out. Rizzo dives into side control looking to finish.
Makto is rocked!
It looks like Turok Makto has been cut. Rizzo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Makto on the ground. Rizzo in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Makto looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Rizzo turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Rizzo!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andre Matos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Lee (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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205 lbs
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211 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andre Matos! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luke Lee! The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Steve Erwin and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Oh, that's a big right hand from Matos and Lee goes tumbling to the canvas! Matos follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
It looks like Luke Lee has been cut. Lee slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Matos gets to his feet. Lee looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Lee avoids a punch combination nicely.
No joy there for Matos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Matos Rushes Lee and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Lee is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Matos Piles on the pressure and Lee crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andre Matos!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Desmond Hume (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Prince Adam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Adam's choice of entrance music: He-Man: Opening Theme. Desmond Hume has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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278 lbs
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Decent wrestler
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Desmond Hume! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Prince Adam! The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Bruno Hogan and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Adam tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hume swivels and escapes. Prince Adam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hume clinches. Adam tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Hume jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Adam walks away with a smile on his face. Hume gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Adam looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Hume throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Adam not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Hume on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hume tries to get out of the position. Hume wants to improve his position but Adam is controlling well.
Hume pushes Adam off looking to stand but Adam dives back in and keeps control.
Adam is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Adam trying to control the action but Hume is working from the bottom. Adam has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Hume looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Adam wants to clinch but Hume slips to the side and Hume counters by clinching up. Hume goes for a takedown in the clinch but Adam prevents it.
Adam wants to stall.
Adam gets control of Hume's arms and successfully pulls guard. Adam will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Hume in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Hume with a flurry of punches that miss. Hume throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Adam works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Hume missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Hume has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Adam to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Hume is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Adam pulls down on the head and he's put Hume to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Prince Adam!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wii Playstation (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Wii Playstation has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Purple 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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wii Playstation! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marcus Lewis! The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Hugh Johnson and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Playstation rushes Lewis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Playstation keeps control of Lewis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Playstation decides to pull guard. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Playstation is trying to control the position but Lewis postures up. Lewis passes easily into side control. Nice work. Lewis is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Playstation has escaped the position, nice work there. Playstation throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land. Lewis is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Playstation knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Playstation tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lewis wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Lewis working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Lewis tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lewis decides to stand back up. Lewis fails with a takedown attempt. Playstation throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Lewis stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Playstation follows into mount!
It looks like Marcus Lewis has been cut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Lewis defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Playstation. Lewis can't escape the position.
Lewis looks gassed! Playstation throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. Playstation working for a submission but Lewis is keeping him at bay. Playstation has hold of Lewis's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Lewis manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Playstation throws some wild stikes that Lewis manages to avoid easily.
Lewis keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Playstation throwing strikes here but Lewis is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Lewis is trying desperately to improve position. Playstation looking for a guillotine from mount but Lewis is having none of it. Lewis wants to hold on but Playstation pushes him away. Lewis sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Playstation has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Lewis defend it? Playstation steps over the head and cranks it - Lewis is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Playstation!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Wii Playstation!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Henry Hillbilly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Jardine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hillbilly's entrance music is I Love Country Music (And I'd Rather Fight Than Switch). A fine choice. Jardine has chosen Pepper- Butthole Surfers as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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195 lbs
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Henry Hillbilly! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bob Jardine! The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Steve Erwin and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hillbilly uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jardine. No luck for Hillbilly with that takedown attempt. Jardine feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Jardine prevents Hillbilly from getting back to his feet. Jardine wants to stand but Hillbilly is controlling his posture from full guard. Jardine won't allow Hillbilly to sweep him here. Jardine content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Jardine in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Hillbilly thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jardine postures up in Hillbilly's guard and throws a big left but Hillbilly blocks it. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Hillbilly is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Hillbilly wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Hillbilly looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Jardine scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Jardine has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Jardine working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hillbilly's head. Hillbilly doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jardine's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Jardine postures up in Hillbilly's guard and throws a big left but Hillbilly blocks it. Hillbilly wants to get back to his feet but Jardine is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Hillbilly has momentary wrist control but Jardine slips an elbow through the middle. Hillbilly wants to sweep but no luck. Jardine postures up in Hillbilly's guard and throws a big left but Hillbilly blocks it. Jardine working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Jardine won't allow Hillbilly to sweep him here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Jardine gets a takedown into half guard. Hillbilly trying to control from the bottom.
Hillbilly wants to improve his position but Jardine is controlling well.
Ground and pound from Jardine. Hillbilly moves into full guard.
Hillbilly is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jardine distracts Hillbilly with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Jardine working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Hillbilly trying to strike off his back.
Jardine lands a couple of elbows. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hillbilly pulls Jardine in close to his closed guard and prevents Jardine from doing any damage or advancing position. Jardine with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Jardine postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Hillbilly is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Jardine managing to block the knees to the body from Hillbilly.
Jardine blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Hillbilly has hold of one of Jardine's legs. Jardine is fighting the takedown attempt but Hillbilly gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jardine avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Hillbilly working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Hillbilly throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jardine manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Jardine is landing with some decent strikes but Hillbilly is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Jardine lands a big shot there that rocks Hillbilly but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hillbilly is trying desperately to improve position. Jardine working the ground and pound effectively.
Jardine postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hillbilly looks a forlorn figure.
Jardine landing strikes from the mount and Hillbilly is in trouble! Hillbilly is working to get back to half guard.
Hillbilly takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Hillbilly swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. Hillbilly is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Hillbilly manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hillbilly is doing well to control the position and prevent Jardine from advancing to side control. Jardine looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Jardine takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Hillbilly slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Jardine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Jardine stops Hillbilly from standing up. Hillbilly working a defensive guard here.
Jardine thows a big elbow that misses. Hillbilly looking for a sweep. Not yet Hillbilly, not yet. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Jardine postures up and lands a big shot to Hillbilly's brow. Hillbilly lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jardine! Hillbilly scoring with strikes but Jardine is staying in there. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Jardine dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hillbilly is looking to clinch. Hillbilly has a takedown stuffed. Hillbilly displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jardine. Jardine stalks Hillbilly and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hillbilly's face. Hillbilly staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Henry Hillbilly has been cut. Jardine throws out a loose jab but Hillbilly uses good head movement to avoid it. Hillbilly misses with a few strikes there.
Hillbilly misses with a straight right. Hillbilly closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jardine circles away. Hillbilly wants to clinch. Jardine circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hillbilly throws a push kick but Jardine slaps the foot to one side. Hillbilly tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jardine swats him away and circles back towards the center. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Hillbilly on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jardine. Jardine obviously looking to wear him down.
Jardine showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hillbilly.
Hillbilly wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jardine feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Jardine landing with the ground and pound. Jardine postures up.
Hillbilly looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jardine is one step ahead there. Jardine is pushing down on Hillbilly's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hillbilly is fighting to maintain full guard but Jardine has managed to sneak the leg through. Jardine 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. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jardine connects with a nice short shot to Hillbilly's temple. Hillbilly trying to control from the bottom.
Bob Jardine has got the better of the ground game so far. Jardine escapes and gets back to his feet. Hillbilly takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Jardine looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hillbilly is defending against the submission attempts here by Jardine.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jardine connects with a nice short shot to Hillbilly's temple. Hillbilly wants to control but Jardine is keeping busy.
Hillbilly avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jardine. Jardine thows a huge punch but Hillbilly dodges it nicely.
Jardine is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hillbilly gets back to full guard.
Hillbilly keeping full guard, as Jardine tries to pass.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Hillbilly shoots for a double leg takedown but Jardine sprawls well. He's pushed Hillbilly's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Hillbilly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jardine throws a head kick that misses. Hillbilly swings and misses with a shot to the body and Jardine counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Jardine winds up and cracks Hillbilly with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Hillbilly tries to roll over but Jardine keeps him under control. Jardine blocks the strikes from Hillbilly.
Jardine is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Jardine is trying to work for a kimura but Hillbilly is defending well.
Jardine throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Hillbilly is trying to stand back up but Jardine is controlling him
Hillbilly missing with punches from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Hillbilly clinches with his opponent.
Jardine is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hillbilly gets through Jardine's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Nice elbow from Hillbilly. Hillbilly looks to throw an elbow but misses. Hillbilly scores with a knee to the head.
Hillbilly pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Jardine bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Hillbilly wants to control but Jardine postures up. Jardine is working Hillbilly over with some ground and pound from side control. Jardine scores with punches from side control. Jardine postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hillbilly is throwing a few token shots, despite Jardine being in side control. Hillbilly takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hillbilly avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jardine. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hillbilly managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jardine.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Hillbilly darts in trying to clinch and Jardine counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hillbilly's guard now. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Jardine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Henry Hillbilly's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Jardine wants to slow Hillbilly down by chopping away at his legs. Hillbilly tries to clinch up but Jardine circles away and keeps his distance. Hillbilly instigates a clinch. Jardine has Hillbilly pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Jardine pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hillbilly tumbling to the mat - Jardine dives into Hillbilly's guard. Hillbilly is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Hillbilly is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Jardine with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Hillbilly not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jardine working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Jardine distracts Hillbilly with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hillbilly preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Hillbilly pushes Jardine up against the cage in a clinch. A frustrated look appears on Jardine's face as he tries to break the clinch. Jardine blocks the elbow strike.
Hillbilly lands with a left to the head. Jardine can't break the clinch.
Hillbilly lands a takedown into guard.
Hillbilly is looking to stand up but Jardine won't let him. Hillbilly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jardine is keeping the position for now. Hillbilly is working hard here to advance position. Jardine looking for a sweep. Not yet Jardine, not yet. Jardine thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. Jardine lands some strikes from the bottom. Hillbilly passes Jardine's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jardine punching from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Hillbilly doesn't manage to clinch there - Jardine circles away.
Jardine tries for a takedown but Hillbilly circles away easily and Hillbilly counters by clinching up. Jardine wants to get back to striking at distance but Hillbilly won't allow it.
Hillbilly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Hillbilly moves into range and clinches up with Jardine. Jardine tries to break the clinch but Hillbilly is controlling the position. Hillbilly connects with a knee to the head.
Hillbilly throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hillbilly misses with a hook from the clinch. Jardine is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Hillbilly throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jardine wants to get back to striking at distance but Hillbilly won't allow it.
Hillbilly lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Hillbilly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jardine misses with a takedown and Hillbilly decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jardine's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jardine tries to strike from the bottom.
Jardine looking for a sweep. Not yet Jardine, not yet. Hillbilly is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Hillbilly wants to control from the top but Jardine keeps moving. Jardine manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hillbilly tries to lock up and control but Jardine gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Jardine connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hillbilly tries to get back to half guard but can't. Jardine looking for a guillotine from mount but Hillbilly is having none of it. Hillbilly is desperately trying to improve his position but Jardine has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jardine working for a submission but Hillbilly is keeping him at bay. Jardine avoids the attempt from Hillbilly to control. Jardine lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hillbilly hang on? Hillbilly manages to regain half guard. Good work. The fighters are battling for position here. Hillbilly manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Henry Hillbilly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Hillbilly tries to land a sweep but no joy. Jardine won't allow Hillbilly to get back to his feet. Bob Jardine is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Hillbilly looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jardine is one step ahead there. Hillbilly being controlled here, momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight! Henry Hillbilly showed his dominance in that final round. I think Jardine 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29 Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29 Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Jardine!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andy Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and jabronee slapnuts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andy Foster! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, jabronee slapnuts! The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Winston Howard and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! slapnuts clinches up with Foster and pushes him back against the cage. slapnuts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
slapnuts misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Foster closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming slapnuts to the mat! slapnuts manages to get full guard. Foster trying to control the position from guard on top but slapnuts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Foster won't allow slapnuts to get back to his feet. Foster passes slapnuts's right leg, so he's now in half guard. slapnuts pushes Foster off looking to stand but Foster dives back in and keeps control.
Foster is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and slapnuts defends it well. Foster is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. slapnuts doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Foster. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Foster is looking for a kimura here.
slapnuts is looking to control Foster's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can slapnuts avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round. Foster is working for a kimura but slapnuts is defending it quite comfortably.
slapnuts manages to get to full guard.
Foster is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. slapnuts is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. slapnuts is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Foster throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. slapnuts utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
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. Foster is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. slapnuts looking to control.
slapnuts doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
slapnuts has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Foster can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. slapnuts doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Foster stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. slapnuts swivels though and keeps the full guard. slapnuts working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Foster. Foster pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. slapnuts is keeping the position for now. slapnuts throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
slapnuts throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
slapnuts punching from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. slapnuts thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. slapnuts tries to clinch but Foster moves out of range. Foster scores with a crisp jab that stopped slapnuts in his tracks. slapnuts thuds a left hand into Foster's body. Excellent takedown into side control there by slapnuts. slapnuts looks gassed! Foster gets back to half guard. Foster looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Foster punching from the bottom.
Foster actively working from the bottom here. slapnuts working the head and body with strikes. Foster taking some punishment here, with slapnuts in his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Foster is looking to control slapnuts's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Foster avoid being mounted? Foster is looking to escape. Foster might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Nice strikes from slapnuts there. Foster has hold of slapnuts's hands but slapnuts slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Foster taking some punishment here, with slapnuts in his half guard. slapnuts lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Foster looking for submissions from an awkward position here. slapnuts lands with a punch from half guard. slapnuts lands with a punch from half guard. slapnuts controlling the action here. slapnuts thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Foster looking for submissions from an awkward position here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but jabronee slapnuts will probably get the nod. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
slapnuts has managed to clinch.
slapnuts breaks the clinch.
Foster doesn't succeed with the takedown and slapnuts counters with a stiff right hand. Foster shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Foster throws and elbow that misses. slapnuts uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Foster's guard. Nice move by slapnuts! slapnuts is working Foster over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. slapnuts is in close to Foster's body, working some short punches and elbows. slapnuts is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. slapnuts lands a couple of elbows. slapnuts lands a couple of elbows. slapnuts works over Foster with some ground and pound from guard. Foster had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. slapnuts is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Foster Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take slapnuts's back instead. Foster working for a choke but slapnuts reverses nicely into Foster 's guard. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Foster is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. slapnuts is aware though and is defending well. slapnuts chips away with some ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. slapnuts with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. slapnuts won't allow Foster to sweep him here. slapnuts landing with the ground and pound. slapnuts trying to control the position from guard on top but Foster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. jabronee slapnuts has got the better of the ground game so far. slapnuts is in close to Foster's body, working some short punches and elbows.
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. Foster looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
slapnuts avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
slapnuts wants to control from the top but Foster keeps moving. Foster had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. slapnuts is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Foster Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take slapnuts's back instead. Foster is trying to stick to slapnuts's back but slapnuts is turning into Foster. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Foster's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by slapnuts. slapnuts works over Foster with some ground and pound from guard. slapnuts working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hammerfist, elbow! yells slapnuts's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Foster utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Foster is looking for a triangle but slapnuts pushes his legs off easily.
Foster is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. slapnuts postures up and lands a big shot to Foster's brow. Foster wants to stand up but slapnuts is controlling him. slapnuts working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. slapnuts lands a couple of digs. slapnuts postures up and lands a big shot to Foster's brow. slapnuts scoring with punches to the head and body. Foster looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Foster working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. slapnuts doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. slapnuts manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. slapnuts working some strikes from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Foster is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Foster escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. slapnuts gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. slapnuts keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Foster's head. Foster is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. slapnuts is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. slapnuts postures up and lands a big shot to Foster's brow. slapnuts lands a couple of digs. Foster is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. slapnuts is aware though and is defending well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
jabronee slapnuts showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Foster tries to move into range but slapnuts moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Foster gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and slapnuts counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Foster shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. slapnuts manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. slapnuts tries to strike from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Foster accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Foster wants to get up but he can't break slapnuts's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. slapnuts pushes Foster off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. slapnuts fails with the takedown. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Foster tries to move into range but slapnuts moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. slapnuts closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Foster did well to prevent slapnuts getting side control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Foster taking some punishment here, with slapnuts in his half guard. Foster is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but slapnuts pulls his head out easily. Foster is refusing to be controlled, as slapnuts sits in half guard. slapnuts sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Foster defending well though. Foster wants to get back to his feet.
slapnuts drops an elbow to the side of Foster's head. Foster is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of slapnuts's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take slapnuts's back! slapnuts breaks Foster's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
slapnuts cracks Foster with a solid left hand. Foster pushes slapnuts off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. slapnuts fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round. slapnuts misses with a head kick.
Foster misses with a takedown and slapnuts counters with a takedown into side control. slapnuts cracks Foster with an elbow. That is naaassty. Foster sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. slapnuts thows a huge punch but Foster dodges it nicely.
Foster looking for submissions off his back. Foster actively working from the bottom here. Foster tries to get to full guard but slapnuts has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round. slapnuts working the head and body with strikes. Foster is staying active underneath slapnuts, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Foster throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. slapnuts gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Foster counters with a takedown into side control. Andy Foster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of jabronee slapnuts. Foster working the ground and pound. Foster tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Foster working away. slapnuts manages to get back to half guard. slapnuts punching from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Foster is trying to work for a kimura but slapnuts is defending well.
slapnuts flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Andy Foster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Foster is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Foster not landing any meaningful shots this time. slapnuts manages to get to full guard.
Foster is looking to stand up but slapnuts won't let him. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Foster stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. slapnuts swivels though and keeps the full guard. Foster preventing the sweep. Foster drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Foster jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to jabronee slapnuts. Well slapnuts has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30 Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30 Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... jabronee slapnuts!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Fred Silverman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khaled Brahim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brahim has chosen The Taliban Song as his entrance music. 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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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fred Silverman! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Khaled Brahim! The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Summer Carpenter and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Brahim misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brahim throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Silverman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brahim manages to avoid it. Brahim swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brahim throws a leg kick but Silverman sees it coming and moves out of range. Brahim throws a wild combination but nothing lands. A right-left combo lands from Silverman. Brahim falls off balance throwing a combination
and Silverman counters with a takedown into side control. Silverman works to advance to full mount. Brahim defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Silverman is looking to work his way around to Brahim's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. Silverman looking to control and managing it successfully. Silverman moves to the back. Will Silverman go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Even with his hooks in, Silverman manages to miss with strikes from the back.
That's one minute gone in the round. Silverman controls the action. Silverman has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Brahim has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Brahim has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Silverman. Brahim is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Silverman off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted. Silverman is trying to stick to Brahim's back but Brahim is turning into Silverman. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Silverman's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Brahim. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Brahim won't allow Silverman to sweep him here. Brahim trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Brahim must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Silverman lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Brahim! Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Silverman controlling from the full mount. Silverman jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Brahim manages to avoid the submission attempt. Silverman wants to control but Brahim is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Silverman moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. Brahim is not content to let Silverman control the position.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Fred Silverman just wasn't active enough from the dominant position. Silverman moves out of range as Brahim strikes. Brahim misses with a double jab
and Silverman counters with a single leg into guard. Brahim didn't expect that. Silverman drops back looking for a leg! Brahim is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brahim manages to kick Silverman off! Silverman jumps back into Brahim's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Silverman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Brahim looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Silverman pushing down on Brahim's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Brahim flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Brahim actively working from the bottom here. Silverman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brahim keeps working.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Silverman ducks under a wild hook from Brahim. Brahim throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silverman slips a jab and a cross from Brahim.
Brahim throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Silverman gets the takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Brahim throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Brahim gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Brahim wants to get back to his feet.
Brahim looks gassed! Silverman lands with some strikes. Silverman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Silverman prevents Brahim from getting the reversal. Silverman content just to control the position here. Silverman lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Brahim hang on? Brahim is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Silverman content just to control the position here. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Silverman dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Brahim misses with a combination
and Silverman counters with a nice kick to the body. Brahim throws a left and a right that both miss
and Silverman counters with a takedown into side control. Silverman tries to advance to mount but Brahim denies him. Silverman is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Brahim's shoulder. That is not cool. Silverman has knee on belly and moves into mount. Silverman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Silverman landing strikes, looking to finish! Silverman lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Silverman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Silverman trying to control but Brahim is having none of it. Silverman looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Fred Silverman just wasn't active enough from the dominant position. Brahim looks to land a combination but Silverman avoids it well. Brahim tries to clinch up. Khaled Brahim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Brahim throws a combination that misses and Silverman counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Brahim is lucky that one didn't land flush. Silverman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brahim. Brahim misses with a two punch combination.
Brahim is breathing heavily. Brahim falls off balance throwing a combination
and Silverman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Brahim misses with a combination
and Silverman counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Brahim's guard now. Silverman wants to control from the top but Brahim keeps moving. Silverman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Brahim is looking for a sweep. Brahim seems a little lost for a moment, as Silverman dominates the positioning. Brahim parries the strikes from Silverman easily there. Silverman is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Brahim to escape.
Silverman is trying to get an arm triangle but Brahim is defending well. Silverman happy to just control the position for now. Silverman is trying to get an arm triangle but Brahim is defending well. Brahim is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Sloppy strikes there by Silverman. Brahim tries to strike but it doesn't land. Brahim is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Silverman controlling the position from side mount. Silverman seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Brahim for as long as he can get away with. Silverman has hold of Brahim's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Brahim tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Silverman cranks the arm and Brahim screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Brahim, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Fred Silverman!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between A W Rootbeer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Nazareth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rootbeer comes to the cage accompanied by Amburgers and Wootbeer. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, A W Rootbeer! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chad Nazareth! The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, John Mangel and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Rootbeer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nazareth swats him away and circles back towards the center. Rootbeer tries to clinch but Nazareth is having none of it. The fight stays on the outside here - Rootbeer looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Rootbeer is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Nazareth fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. A left lands for Nazareth. Rootbeer fails in his attempt to clinch. Nazareth instigates a clinch. Rootbeer is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Nazareth wants a takedown but no success here.
Nazareth has Rootbeer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rootbeer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Rootbeer tries for a takedown but Nazareth manages to get underhooks.
Rootbeer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Rootbeer looks to clinch and Nazareth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Nazareth closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Rootbeer sneaks back into half guard. Rootbeer is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nazareth looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Nazareth scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Rootbeer works his way to full guard. Good work. Nazareth stands up over Rootbeer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Nazareth scoring with some ground and pound. Rootbeer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rootbeer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Nazareth slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Nazareth scoring with punches from side control. Nazareth working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Rootbeer takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Rootbeer sneaks out the side door and pushes Nazareth away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rootbeer wants to clinch but Nazareth slips to the side and Nazareth counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Rootbeer looks to clinch and Nazareth counters with a lovely straight right hand! Nazareth lands with a right hand. Rootbeer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Rootbeer tries for a takedown but Nazareth circles away easily and Nazareth counters with a straight right hand. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Rootbeer closes the distance but Nazareth moves to the side and Nazareth decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rootbeer's guard. Nazareth trying to control the position from guard on top but Rootbeer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Nazareth must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Nazareth is working Rootbeer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Rootbeer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nazareth makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Nazareth works over Rootbeer with some ground and pound from guard. Rootbeer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nazareth defends well. Rootbeer is breathing heavily. Rootbeer working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nazareth is working Rootbeer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Nazareth trying to control the position from guard on top but Rootbeer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Nazareth postures up and lands a big shot to Rootbeer's brow. Rootbeer looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Nazareth scoring with punches to the head and body. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Rootbeer trying to control the position.
Nazareth landing with the ground and pound. Rootbeer keeping moving, preventing Nazareth from controlling successfully. Nazareth postures up.
Nazareth is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Nazareth is in close to Rootbeer's body, working some short punches and elbows. Rootbeer trying to control the position.
Rootbeer had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Nazareth is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Rootbeer Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Nazareth's back instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nazareth trying to control the hands but Rootbeer breaks the grip. Rootbeer is trying to stick to Nazareth's back but Nazareth is turning into Rootbeer. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Rootbeer's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Nazareth. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Nazareth postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Nazareth working some strikes from top position. Nazareth stopping the sweep attempt from Rootbeer. Rootbeer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nazareth is aware though and is defending well. Nazareth keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rootbeer's head. Rootbeer is trying to keep Nazareth in close.
Nazareth stands and throws Rootbeer's legs to the side, diving into side control. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Rootbeer manages to get back to half guard. Rootbeer tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Nazareth dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rootbeer tries to clinch up and Nazareth makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Rootbeer tries to clinch up and Nazareth counters with a lovely straight right hand! Rootbeer doesn't succeed with the takedown and Nazareth decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rootbeer's guard. Nazareth postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Nazareth lands a couple of decent looking shots. Nazareth landing with the ground and pound. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nazareth's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Nazareth forces his way into half guard. Nazareth working Rootbeer over with strikes. Rootbeer works his way to full guard. Good work. Nazareth scoring with punches to the head and body. Rootbeer is trying to control the position but Nazareth postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rootbeer throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Rootbeer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Nazareth passes Rootbeer's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Nazareth drops an elbow to the side of Rootbeer's head. Nazareth seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Rootbeer wants to control but Nazareth is keeping busy.
Nazareth wants to take a breather but Rootbeer is having none of it. Rootbeer trying to hold on to Nazareth's head to control him but Nazareth postures up.
Nazareth lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Rootbeer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Nazareth postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Nazareth lands a couple of elbows. Nazareth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nazareth works over Rootbeer with some ground and pound from guard. Rootbeer has his foot on Nazareth's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nazareth works his way back into a safe position though. Nazareth stands up over Rootbeer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Rootbeer looking for a guillotine here but Nazareth defends easily.
Nazareth working some strikes from top position. Nazareth postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Rootbeer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nazareth scoring with punches to the head and body. Rootbeer can't keep his opponent in guard - Nazareth advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Rootbeer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nazareth scores with a couple of nice shots. Nazareth working Rootbeer over with strikes. Rootbeer throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nazareth lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Nazareth takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Nice strikes from Nazareth there. Nazareth working Rootbeer over with strikes. Rootbeer wants to get back to full guard. Nazareth looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Rootbeer looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Nazareth 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. Rootbeer has hold of Nazareth's hands but Nazareth slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Chad Nazareth has got the better of the ground game so far. Rootbeer taking some punishment here, with Nazareth in his half guard. Nazareth is thwarting Rootbeer's attempts to control the position. Nazareth lands with a punch from half guard. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nazareth connects with a nice short shot to Rootbeer's temple. Nazareth working Rootbeer over with strikes. Nazareth wants to take a breather but Rootbeer is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nazareth 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. Nice strikes from Nazareth there. Nazareth is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nazareth lands a nice short elbow. Rootbeer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Rootbeer has hold of Nazareth's hands but Nazareth slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Nazareth scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Rootbeer looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Rootbeer won't allow Nazareth to pass to mount. Nazareth scoring with strikes to the body and head. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Nazareth working the head and body with strikes. Nazareth is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Nazareth 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. Rootbeer actively working from the bottom here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Nazareth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Rootbeer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nazareth moves into range and clinches up with Rootbeer. Rootbeer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nazareth just stands there and leans against the cage. Rootbeer stops a takedown attempt from Nazareth.
A bit of stalling here from Rootbeer.
Nazareth takes an elbow to the temple. Rootbeer stops a takedown attempt from Nazareth.
Nazareth goes for a takedown attempt but Rootbeer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A W Rootbeer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Nazareth. Rootbeer closes the distance looking to clinch and Nazareth counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Nazareth throws a good cross that connects.
Rootbeer tries to clinch but fails miserably and Nazareth counters with a nice body shot. Nazareth throws an overhand right that lands on Rootbeer's shoulder, as Rootbeer tries to avoid the shot. Rootbeer has his takedown stuffed and Nazareth counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nazareth postures up.
Nazareth working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rootbeer's head. Rootbeer had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Nazareth is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Rootbeer Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Nazareth's back instead. Rootbeer doesn't have the hooks in and Nazareth manages to turn into his guard.
Nazareth tries to free his leg and advance position but Rootbeer is retaining full guard. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nazareth's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Nazareth got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rootbeer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nazareth has managed to get both his arms back between Rootbeer's legs - danger averted. Rootbeer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nazareth distracts Rootbeer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nazareth's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Rootbeer has momentary wrist control but Nazareth slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nazareth looking to pass the guard. Nazareth postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Nazareth chips away with some ground and pound. Rootbeer has momentary wrist control but Nazareth slips an elbow through the middle. Rootbeer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nazareth defends well. Nazareth tries to free his leg and advance position but Rootbeer is retaining full guard. Nazareth works over Rootbeer with some ground and pound from guard. Nazareth preventing the sweep. Rootbeer had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Nazareth is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Rootbeer Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Nazareth's back instead. Nazareth has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Nazareth rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Nazareth is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nazareth tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Nazareth misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Nazareth slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Nazareth 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. Nazareth keeping full guard, as Rootbeer tries to pass. Nazareth is trying to control the position but Rootbeer postures up. Nazareth keeping full guard, as Rootbeer tries to pass.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Rootbeer fails with the takedown and Nazareth counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Nazareth lands a hook that snaps the head of Rootbeer backwards. Nazareth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rootbeer doesn't succeed with the takedown and Nazareth counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nazareth.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nazareth postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Nazareth landing with the ground and pound. Nazareth won't allow Rootbeer to sweep him here. Nazareth wants to control from the top but Rootbeer keeps moving. Nazareth connects with a couple of short punches. Rootbeer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nazareth is aware though and is defending well. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nazareth's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Nazareth landing with the ground and pound. Nazareth lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Nazareth makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Nazareth is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. A W Rootbeer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Chad Nazareth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Nazareth is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Rootbeer throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
And that's the end of the fight! Chad Nazareth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Nazareth has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30 Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30 Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Nazareth!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy McCranky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darren King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go 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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jimmy McCranky! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Darren King! The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Donatello Bradman and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! McCranky keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King. King slips a jab and a cross from McCranky.
King throws a shot from downtown. McCranky moves away and avoids it. King works the jab nicely. King swings for the body but McCranky moves out of range.
King loads up on a big right hand but McCranky slips the punch. King thows a left - swing and a miss! McCranky closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McCranky lands in his opponent's guard. McCranky postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. McCranky thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. King avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as King holds on and takes a little breather.
That's one minute gone in the round. McCranky looking to pass the guard. McCranky throwing strikes but missing. McCranky pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. King is keeping the position for now. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McCranky accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by King. King stuffs the takedown attempt from McCranky. McCranky gets slowly back to his feet. King pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
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. McCranky gets a takedown into half guard. McCranky is pressing down on King's thigh, looking to free his foot. King is holding on for now. McCranky seems to be looking for submissions.
McCranky is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
King avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McCranky.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McCranky sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. King defending well though. King trying to control from the bottom.
McCranky prevents King from improving his position. McCranky is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, King has managed to free his arm - good work.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. King takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. McCranky staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. King connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McCranky's hands. McCranky shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in King's guard. McCranky is breathing heavily. King has McCranky pulled in close to control his posture. McCranky has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. King wants to stand but McCranky is controlling the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. King keeping full guard, as McCranky tries to pass. McCranky advances to half guard. King is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy McCranky dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Jab by King. King stalks McCranky and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McCranky's face. McCranky staggers backwards, shaken. McCranky tries to clinch but King moves out of range. McCranky slips a jab from King. McCranky looking for a takedown here - he's got it. McCranky is in close to King's body, working some short punches and elbows. McCranky throwing strikes from guard but King blocks nicely. McCranky missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. McCranky wants to pass the guard but King is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. McCranky decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. McCranky is looking to clinch. King cracks a nice hook into McCranky's ribs. Danga de danga de dang - King scores with a four punch combination! Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. McCranky moves out of range as King strikes. King connects with a nice looking jab.
King might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. King misses with a straight right. McCranky shoots for a double leg takedown but King sprawls well. He's pushed McCranky's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. McCranky takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A left and a right from King both land. Nice combination.
McCranky is rocked! King with a hook. Oh McCranky is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! McCranky thows a left - swing and a miss! King throws a monster overhand right that drops McCranky! King follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darren King! Darren King is the new featherweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leo Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abe Goldman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by tribal entrance. Abe Goldman has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Leo Johnson's chin.
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leo Johnson! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Abe Goldman! The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, John Mangel and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Johnson shoots for a takedown but Goldman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. The fight moves into the clinch position. Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson is leaning against Goldman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Johnson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Goldman's efforts to push away. Johnson lands a body shot. Goldman blocks a body shot from Johnson. Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Johnson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Goldman wants to break free but Johnson has control.
Goldman is trying to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling him. Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Goldman lands with a nice body punch. Goldman looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely. Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Goldman. Goldman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Oooh a lovely combination from Goldman sends Johnson down but not out. Goldman dives into side control looking to finish.
Johnson is rocked!
It looks like Leo Johnson has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round. Goldman scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Johnson is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Goldman can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abe Goldman! Abe Goldman is the new middleweight champion!
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