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The Syndicate: Part LII PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andre THE GIANT (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Boxer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). THE GIANT kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Last Resort. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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300 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andre THE GIANT!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Boxer!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
THE GIANT doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Boxer stuns THE GIANT with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
THE GIANT is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boxer drops THE GIANT with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but THE GIANT looks back up at him and smiles so Boxer waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
THE GIANT is rocked!
It looks like Andre THE GIANT has been cut.
Boxer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Oh THE GIANT is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boxer closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks THE GIANT out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joe Boxer!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ken Watts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hermann Von Duisberg (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ken Watts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hermann Von Duisberg!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Winston Howard and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Duisberg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Watts blocks a head kick by Von Duisberg.
Von Duisberg tries to clinch but Watts moves out of range.
Von Duisberg swinging wilding here.
Von Duisberg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Watts drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watts moves away from the strike by Von Duisberg.
Von Duisberg is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Von Duisberg throws the kick towards the body but Watts avoids it.
Von Duisberg throws a wild body kick that Watts sees coming a mile off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watts keeps the fight on the outside.
Watts avoids the body shot from Von Duisberg.
Von Duisberg tries to clinch there but Watts circles away.
Von Duisberg is looking to clinch.
Von Duisberg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Watts paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick misses from Von Duisberg.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Watts is defended easily by Von Duisberg.
Von Duisberg throws a body kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Von Duisberg shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Watts counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Watts.
Watts stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Von Duisberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Watts might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Watts is working hard here to advance position.
Watts wants to control from the top but Von Duisberg keeps moving.
Von Duisberg lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Watts!
Watts is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Duisberg looking to control but Watts is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Watts is looking to get to half guard.
Von Duisberg takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Watts really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
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.
Von Duisberg controlling his opponent.
Watts is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Watts dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Von Duisberg scores with a spinning back kick!
Watts blocks a head kick by Von Duisberg.
Von Duisberg throws a predictable looking body shot
and Watts decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Von Duisberg's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Watts wants to pass the guard but Von Duisberg is keeping the position.
Wattsis looking to pass into half guard but Von Duisberg pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Von Duisberg is in guard.
Von Duisberg preventing the sweep.
Von Duisberg wants to stand but Watts is controlling his posture from full guard.
Von Duisberg must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Watts has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Von Duisberg can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Duisberg tries to free his leg and advance position but Watts is retaining full guard.
Watts wants to sweep here but Von Duisberg controlling him for the moment.
Watts controls Von Duisberg momentarily but Von Duisberg frees himself.
Watts 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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Watts takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Von Duisberg lands a head kick!
Ken Watts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Watts blocks a jab.
Hermann Von Duisberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Duisberg darts in trying to clinch
and Watts counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Watts trying to mount his opponent but Von Duisberg defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Duisberg tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Watts trying to advance position but Von Duisberg counters by regaining guard.
Watts stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Von Duisberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Watts postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Von Duisberg is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Watts, into his guard.
Von Duisberg decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Duisberg throws a sloppy head kick and Watts moves out of range easily.
Von Duisberg tries to clinch up.
Watts blocks a head kick by Von Duisberg.
Von Duisberg ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Von Duisberg wants to clinch but Watts slips to the side
and Watts counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Watts stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Von Duisberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Watts dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Von Duisberg looks for the body kick but Watts saw that one coming.
Watts misses with a takedown attempt
and Von Duisberg counters with a nice leg kick.
Von Duisberg lands a jab to the head.
Von Duisberg throws and low kick but Watts moves out of range easily.
Watts 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.
Watts tries to free his leg and advance position but Von Duisberg is retaining full guard.
Watts is looking to advance position but Von Duisberg has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Von Duisberg trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watts is working to get back to half guard.
Von Duisberg tries to control but Watts wriggling away.
Watts is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Von Duisberg trying to control but Watts is having none of it.
Watts is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ken Watts overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Von Duisberg trying to control but Watts is having none of it.
Watts tries to reverse the position but Von Duisberg maintains control.
Ken Watts is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Duisberg looking to control and managing it successfully.
Watts is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Watts is looking to improve his position but Von Duisberg isn't that keen on the idea.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Von Duisberg looking to control but Watts is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Von Duisberg avoids the attempt from Watts to control.
Von Duisberg sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Watts can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Watts tries to hold on but Von Duisberg postures up.
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 Ken Watts.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Watts, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ken Watts!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Travis Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sione Finau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Finau has chosen "Ninja Gaiden" by The Minibosses as his entrance music. Sione Finau is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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300 lbs
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Travis Turner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sione Finau!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Damien Edna and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner shoots in for a takedown but Finau shows good takedown defense.
Travis Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turner takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Turner has a takedown stuffed.
Turner shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Finau's guard.
Finau is pulling down on Turner's head. It's preventing any offense from Turner, at least for the moment.
Finau keeping full guard, as Turner tries to pass.
Finau has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Turner postures up in Finau's guard and throws a big left but Finau blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finau has his hands on Turner's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Finau has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Turner wants to control from the top but Finau keeps moving.
Finau is controlling Turner's posture.
Despite being in the dominant position, Sione Finau just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Turner closes this distance looking for a takedown but Finau circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Travis Turner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turner takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
It looks like Travis Turner has been cut.
Turner fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Turner walks into a straight right hand from Finau.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turner shoots in for a double leg but Finau sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Finau has closed the distance and engaged Turner in a clinch.
Finau stops a takedown attempt from Turner.
Turner is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner fails to pull guard.
Finau blocks the elbow strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Turner jumps guard but Finau stands there with Turner around his waist. Turner gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Finau.
Finau stalling the fight.
Turner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Turner can't get the takedown.
Turner throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Finau blocks it with crossed arms.
Finau stalling.
Turner tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Finau stalling against the cage.
Turner has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Finau avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Finau will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Turner up against the cage.
Finau lands a knee to the body.
A short uppercut from Finau.
A left hand lands to the body for Finau.
Finau lands a body shot.
Finau stalling in the clinch.
Turner is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Finau is stalling here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finau stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Finau.
Finau slowing the pace effectively.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sione Finau.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Finau, as that shot connected.
Finau has Turner up against the cage in a clinch.
Turner fails to pull guard.
Finau stalls.
Turner tries to pull guard but Finau won't allow it.
Finau stalling in the clinch.
Turner tries for a takedown. No joy.
Finau slows down the pace here.
Turner drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Finau comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Turner tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Finau smiles and moves away.
Turner shoots in for a takedown but Finau shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finau connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finau lands a nice shot to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Finau changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Finau scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Travis Turner's cut is getting worse.
Finau connects with a crisp jab.
Finau is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Finau takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Travis Turner's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Good shot there by Finau.
Finau drops Turner with a left right combo! Finau follows him down to the ground into side control.
Finau is staying tight to Turner's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Finau decides to stand up, so the ref orders Turner to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sione Finau dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Travis Turner's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Turner misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Finau works the jab nicely.
Finau blocks a leg kick.
Turner shoots in for a takedown but Finau shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Turner looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Finau is fending him off so far but Turner persists. Nope, Finau circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Travis Turner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Turner is defended easily by Finau.
Turner has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Finau finds it's way round the side to connect with Turner's head.
Jeez, Travis Turner's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turner ducks straight into an uppercut from Finau and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Turner maanges to regain guard straight away.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Travis Turner's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sione Finau!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Glot Drulog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikhail Sarbinov (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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Glot Drulog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mikhail Sarbinov!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Donatello Bradman and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drulog misses with the combination.
Sarbinov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Drulog circles away.
Drulog lands a jab.
Mikhail Sarbinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sarbinov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Drulog misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sarbinov tries to close the distance and clinch but Drulog swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sarbinov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sarbinov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Drulog to counter with a crisp jab.
Drulog will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sarbinov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Drulog cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sarbinov misses with a takedown attempt
and Drulog makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A jab from Sarbinov misses.
Sarbinov looks to clinch
and Drulog counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sarbinov as Drulog tries to tie him up.
Drulog lands an uppercut.
Drulog stalling in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Drulog creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Drulog avoiding damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Drulog.
Drulog lands a shot to the body.
Sarbinov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Drulog gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Glot Drulog has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikhail Sarbinov.
Drulog is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sarbinov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sarbinov wants a takedown.
Drulog lands a right hand.
Sarbinov tries for a takedown but Drulog manages to get underhooks.
Sarbinov looks gassed!
A nice left hand lands by Drulog.
Sarbinov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Drulog prevents it.
Sarbinov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Drulog avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Drulog lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Drulog.
A short body shot lands from Drulog as the two fighters clinch.
Drulog's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Sarbinov takes an elbow to the temple.
Sarbinov has Drulog pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Drulog manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sarbinov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Drulog pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sarbinov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Drulog is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The referee calls for Drulog to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarbinov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Drulog fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Drulog takes the fight into the clinch.
Drulog prevents a takedown attempt there.
Drulog holding his opponent close, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Drulog throws an elbow but misses.
Sarbinov takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Drulog scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sarbinov as Drulog tries to tie him up.
Sarbinov tries to score a body lock takedown but Drulog shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Drulog scores with a shoulder strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Drulog.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Glot Drulog.
Sarbinov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drulog can't escape the position.
Sarbinov with shots to the head and body - Drulog looks very uncomfortable down there.
Drulog is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drulog wants to hold on but Sarbinov pushes him away.
Sarbinov goes for an armbar but Drulog turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Drulog.
Sarbinov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Drulog trying to control the position from guard on top but Sarbinov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drulog 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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sarbinov wants to sweep but no luck.
Drulog trying to control but Sarbinov is working from the bottom.
Sarbinov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sarbinov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sarbinov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Drulog is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sarbinov, into his guard.
Drulog content to stall in guard here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sarbinov is looking for a triangle but Drulog pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glot Drulog dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Some wild striking there from Drulog.
Sarbinov looks to clinch
and Drulog counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sarbinov wants to clinch but Drulog slips to the side
and Drulog moves into the clinch.
Drulog content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sarbinov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Drulog prevents it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Drulog taking a breather.
Sarbinov wants the takedown. Drulog is fighting it off but Sarbinov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Drulog's guard against the cage.
Sarbinov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sarbinov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sarbinov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Drulog looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Drulog looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Drulog!
Drulog controls the position from side control.
Sarbinov tries to bench press Drulog off him but Drulog keeps the position.
Sarbinov is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drulog trying to control the action but Sarbinov is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sarbinov is looking to reverse the position.
Drulog stands up.
Drulog scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sarbinov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sarbinov fails with the takedown
and Drulog counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sarbinov thinking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drulog scores with a jab. Sarbinov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Drulog lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sarbinov backs up against the cage.
Glot Drulog is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sarbinov misses with a combination
and Drulog counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Drulog lands with a straight right. Sarbinov didn't see that one coming.
Sarbinov shoots and misses
and Drulog moves into the clinch.
Glot Drulog has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikhail Sarbinov.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Drulog.
Drulog throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sarbinov dodges an elbow strike from Drulog.
Drulog stalling the fight.
Sarbinov wants a takedown.
The is referee keeping an eye on Drulog - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drulog lands with a left to the head.
Drulog leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Glot Drulog.
Sarbinov tries for a takedown but Drulog circles away easily
and Drulog counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sarbinov is trying to break the clinch but Drulog has him pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Drulog scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sarbinov wants a takedown but no success here.
Drulog is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Drulog creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Drulog lands a damaging elbow.
Drulog scores with a nice hook to the head.
Drulog digs a right hand underneath Sarbinov's ribcage. Sarbinov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sarbinov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Stalling in the clinch from Drulog.
Drulog prevents a takedown attempt there.
Drulog content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sarbinov is trying to drag Drulog to the mat but Drulog just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A body shot lands from Drulog.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drulog is pressed up against the cage. Sarbinov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Drulog down to the mat. Drulog avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Drulog throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sarbinov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Drulog tries to bum rush Sarbinov with a series of wild strikes but Sarbinov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Drulog lands a nice looking body shot.
Sarbinov walks into a left hand.
Drulog scores with the left hand. Sarbinov knows he should have avoided that one.
Drulog lands a nice shot that snaps Sarbinov's head back.
Drulog lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sarbinov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Drulog counters with a three punch combo that has Sarbinov backing up. Sarbinov nods at Drulog to acknowledge the strikes.
Drulog lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sarbinov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sarbinov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drulog misses with a jab, cross combination.
Drulog lands with a hook. Sarbinov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sarbinov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glot Drulog dominated that second round.
That's time! Drulog's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Sarbinov shoots and misses
and Drulog counters with a three punch combo that has Sarbinov backing up. Sarbinov nods at Drulog to acknowledge the strikes.
Sarbinov tries to clinch but Drulog moves away
and Drulog counters with a stiff right hand.
Drulog lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sarbinov's sensitive parts.
Sarbinov shoots and misses
and Drulog counters with a nice body shot.
Sarbinov takes one to the side of the head.
Drulog moves into the clinch successfully.
Sarbinov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sarbinov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Glot Drulog has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikhail Sarbinov.
Drulog is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Drulog scores with a hook to the body.
Drulog lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Drulog throws an elbow but misses.
Drulog lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Drulog lands a body punch.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Drulog here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Drulog slows down the pace here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Drulog gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Drulog seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drulog scores with a shot to the side of Sarbinov's head.
Drulog lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Drulog prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sarbinov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Drulog gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Drulog scores with a shot to the side of Sarbinov's head.
Drulog prevents a takedown attempt there.
Drulog stalling against the cage.
Sarbinov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sarbinov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Drulog fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Glot Drulog is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A right-left combo lands from Drulog.
Drulog lands with a cross.
Sarbinov misses with a takedown
and Drulog counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Drulog lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sarbinov backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drulog lands a left hand.
Drulog wants to stall.
Sarbinov manages to break the clinch.
Drulog drives through and clinches with Sarbinov against the cage.
Drulog gets underhooks to prevent Sarbinov's takedown attempt.
Drulog slows down the pace here.
Sarbinov looking for a takedown.
Sarbinov takes an elbow to the temple.
Drulog content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Drulog makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The is referee keeping an eye on Drulog - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sarbinov can't get the takedown.
Drulog landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Drulog wants to stall.
Drulog stops a takedown attempt from Sarbinov.
Come on Drulog - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Drulog digs a right hand into Sarbinov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sarbinov's gas tank.
Drulog just leaning against Sarbinov, taking a breather.
Mikhail Sarbinov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drulog lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Drulog is working Sarbinov over against the cage.
Drulog prevents a takedown attempt there.
Drulog slows down the pace here.
Drulog looking to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Glot Drulog.
Drulog lands the left hand.
Sarbinov misses with a takedown attempt
and Drulog counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sarbinov thinking.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Drulog is pushing Sarbinov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Drulog is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sarbinov can do to turn this around?
Sarbinov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Drulog is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sarbinov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Drulog fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Glot Drulog is winning the standup battle so far.
Drulog has Sarbinov up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drulog pushes Sarbinov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sarbinov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sarbinov tries to work over Drulog's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Drulog as the two fighters clinch.
Sarbinov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drulog's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Drulog.
Sarbinov tries a body shot but Drulog blocks it.
Drulog pushes Sarbinov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Glot Drulog has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Drulog lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sarbinov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Drulog stalling in the clinch.
Drulog throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sarbinovs head.
Sarbinov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Drulog prevents it.
Drulog lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Drulog looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Glot Drulog showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Drulog, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Glot Drulog!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Scheisse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurt Angle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Angle has chosen TNA Kurt as his entrance music. Kurt Angle has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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22
204 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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24
219 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Good knees
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Michael Scheisse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kurt Angle!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Skip Squint and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Angle shoots in and drives through. Scheisse sprawls well.
Angle looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Angle is looking to work some ground and pound but Scheisse has wrist control.
Angle is fighting to break Scheisse's control of his arms but Scheisse is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Scheisse is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Angle is looking to work some ground and pound but Scheisse has wrist control.
Angle postures up.
Angle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Angle drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Scheisse manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Angle has Scheisse in his guard.
Scheisse sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Angle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angle looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Scheisse puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Scheisse slows the pace down in half guard.
Angle punching from the bottom.
Scheisse passes the guard and advances to mount!
Angle tries to hold on but Scheisse pushes him away.
Scheisse controlling his opponent.
Scheisse prevents Angle from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Scheisse controlling the position easily from mount.
Angle is desperately trying to improve his position but Scheisse has a good base and remains in mount.
Angle is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Angle is squirming around, avoiding Scheisse's attempts to control the action.
Angle is looking to improve his position but Scheisse isn't that keen on the idea.
Scheisse tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Angle keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scheisse can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Angle is looking to escape.
Scheisse controlling the pace for now.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Michael Scheisse just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Angle misses with a takedown attempt - Scheisse sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Scheisse gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Angle to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Angle looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Angle being controlled here momentarily.
Scheisse looking for a sweep. Not yet Scheisse, not yet.
Angle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Angle throws and elbow that misses. Scheisse uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Angle's guard. Nice move by Scheisse!
Scheisse passes Angle's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Scheisse trying to pass the guard but Angle defending well.
Scheisse stops Angle from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Michael Scheisse will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Angle fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Scheisse closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Scheisse stalling the fight.
Angle is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Scheisse gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Scheisse lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Kurt Angle has been cut.
Angle tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Scheisse smiles and moves away.
Michael Scheisse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kurt Angle.
Scheisse keeps Angle at a distance using the push kick.
Good leg kick by Scheisse there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Angle is breathing heavily.
Good leg kick by Scheisse there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Scheisse forces Angle back against the cage and clinches.
Scheisse has Angle pushed against the cage.
Angle takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scheisse lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Scheisse controlling the action here for a moment.
Scheisse lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Scheisse.
Scheisse lands a knee to the body.
Angle takes a knee right on the jaw!
Scheisse avoiding damage.
Scheisse connects with a nasty looking knee right to Angle's face.
Scheisse lands a knee to the head.
Scheisse connects with a knee to the head.
Angle changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Scheisse fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scheisse explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kurt Angle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scheisse turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Scheisse rushes Angle and presses him up against the cage.
Scheisse connects with a nasty looking knee right to Angle's face.
Scheisse landing knees to the body.
Scheisse manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Scheisse lands a knee to the body.
Scheisse connects with a nasty looking knee right to Angle's face.
Scheisse landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Scheisse takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Angle takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scheisse has Angle pressed against the cage.
Angle changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Scheisse fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Angle fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Scheisse avoids it really well and circles away.
Scheisse throws a head kick that half lands.
Scheisse scores with a jab. Angle acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Scheisse moves into range and clinches up with Angle.
Scheisse displaying some good clinch control by pressing Angle up against the cage.
Scheisse lands a knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scheisse landing knees to the body.
Scheisse taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Scheisse gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Scheisse with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Scheisse connects with a nasty looking knee right to Angle's face.
A bit of stalling here from Scheisse.
Scheisse lands a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scheisse scores with a knee to the head.
Scheisse crunches a lovely knee into Angle's ribcage.
Scheisse scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Scheisse dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kurt Angle's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Angle shoots in looking for a takedown. Scheisse tries to sprawl out of it but Angle keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Scheisse manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Angle has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Scheisse.
Scheisse throws a head kick that half lands.
Scheisse clinches up with Angle and pushes him back against the cage.
Angle takes a knee right on the jaw!
Scheisse lands a knee to the body.
Scheisse putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Angle in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Scheisse.
Scheisse connects with a nasty looking knee right to Angle's face.
Nice elbow from Scheisse.
Scheisse lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knees in the clinch landing for Scheisse.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Scheisse is struggling to control the position.
Michael Scheisse has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angle can't find room to land a body shot as Scheisse controls the action.
Scheisse with a knee to the head.
Scheisse landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Scheisse stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Angle jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Scheisse walks away with a smile on his face. Angle gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Scheisse takes the fight into the clinch.
Angle wants a takedown but no success here.
Michael Scheisse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kurt Angle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scheisse taking a breather.
Scheisse lands a left hand.
Scheisse is leaning against Angle and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Angle has had enough of the clinch but Scheisse keeps him there for the moment.
Scheisse creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Angle's defenses.
Scheisse with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That has opened up Kurt Angle's cut even more.
Scheisse with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Scheisse avoiding damage.
Scheisse connects with a knee to the head.
Scheisse lands an elbow just above Angle 's eye.
Scheisse taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scheisse scores with a knee to the head.
Angle has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Scheisse is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Scheisse lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Scheisse landing knees to the body.
Scheisse leaning his opponent against the cage.
Scheisse scores with a knee to the head.
Kurt Angle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Angle goes for a takedown attempt but Scheisse pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Scheisse clinches up against the cage.
Scheisse holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Scheisse with a knee to the head.
Angle drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Scheisse taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Scheisse lands an elbow that stopped Angle in his tracks for a moment.
Angle can't get the takedown.
Scheisse slows down the pace here.
Scheisse lands a good knee to the midsection. Angle won't want to take too many of those.
Angle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scheisse's elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Scheisse showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Scheisse has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:25
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:26
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Scheisse!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sho Kazuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Batteryus Teho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
166 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sho Kazuki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Batteryus Teho!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, John Mangel and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kazuki misses the jab.
Teho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Kazuki misses.
Kazuki lands with an overhand left.
No joy there for Kazuki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kazuki throws a hook but Teho blocks it.
A nice combination there by Kazuki.
It looks like Batteryus Teho has been cut.
Kazuki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Teho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kazuki.
Teho shoots in and bounces Kazuki off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kazuki trying to control the position.
Kazuki working for a triangle but Teho defends it easily.
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!
Teho looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teho passes Kazuki's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Still in half guard, Teho seems content to control.
Teho passes to full mount!
Kazuki defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Teho.
Kazuki is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kazuki tries to lock up and control but Teho gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Teho working for a guillotine from mount but Kazuki is in no mood to give up.
Teho goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Kazuki turns into him and now he's in Teho's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazuki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Teho looks gassed!
Kazuki wants to control from the top but Teho keeps moving.
Teho wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kazuki trying to control the position from guard on top but Teho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Teho manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kazuki manages to get himself to full guard.
Teho 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.
Kazuki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazuki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Teho can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Teho drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kazuki manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Teho has Kazuki in his guard.
Kazuki looking to pass the guard.
Kazuki stopping the sweep attempt from Teho.
Kazuki looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Teho has his foot on Kazuki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kazuki works his way back into a safe position though.
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.
Kazuki trying to control but Teho is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Teho is on top in guard.
Teho advances position into side control!
Teho has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Kazuki is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Teho yanks on the arm and Kazuki is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Teho.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Batteryus Teho!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shachlo Popyachtsa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artturi Soturi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Popyachtsa comes to the cage accompanied by Upyachka Dance. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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200 lbs
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184 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple 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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shachlo Popyachtsa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Artturi Soturi!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Eliza Hachem and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soturi walks into a jab.
Nice defenses there by Popyachtsa.
The fighters circling - Popyachtsa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Popyachtsa scores with a decent looking hook.
A jab from Popyachtsa misses.
Soturi has managed to clinch.
Soturi misses with a punch on the inside.
Soturi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Popyachtsa lands with a left to the head.
Soturi lands a left hand.
Popyachtsa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Popyachtsa swings wildly with an uppercut but Soturi uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Popyachtsa.
Soturi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Popyachtsa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Soturi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Soturi blocks an uppercut.
Popyachtsa lands a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Popyachtsa.
Popyachtsa swings wildly with an uppercut but Soturi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Popyachtsa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Soturi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Soturi.
Popyachtsa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Soturi blocks an uppercut.
Soturi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Popyachtsa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Soturi fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Popyachtsa.
Popyachtsa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Soturi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Soturi.
Popyachtsa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Soturi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The referee calls for Soturi to work.
A head punch on the inside from Popyachtsa fails to land.
Popyachtsa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Soturi trying to stall but Popyachtsa improves his position.
Popyachtsa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Soturi or not.
Soturi looks gassed!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soturi seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Popyachtsa dodges an elbow strike from Soturi.
The referee calls for Soturi to work.
Soturi takes a shot to the head.
Soturi looking to slow down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Artturi Soturi.
Soturi slips a jab from Popyachtsa.
Popyachtsa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Popyachtsa connects with a looping right hand.
Popyachtsa circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Soturi to the canvas! Soturi doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Popyachtsa keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shachlo Popyachtsa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Conan Herugrim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oupa Nieminen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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270 lbs
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239 lbs
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Conan Herugrim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Oupa Nieminen!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Donatello Bradman and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Herugrim digs a good body shot into Nieminen's ribs.
Nieminen ducks right into an uppercut from Herugrim.
Nieminen fails to land with a series of punches.
Herugrim scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nieminen looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Herugrim misses with a double jab
and Nieminen counters with a nice body shot.
Herugrim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nieminen was well out of range. Poor timing from Herugrim.
Herugrim lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Herugrim.
It looks like Oupa Nieminen has been cut.
Herugrim lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nieminen at a distance.
Herugrim connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nieminen's hands.
Nieminen ducks under a wild hook from Herugrim.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Herugrim.
Herugrim throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Nieminen tumbling to the canvas!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Herugrim has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Nieminen is proving hard to escape from.
Herugrim stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nieminen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Herugrim stands and throws Nieminen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herugrim has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Nieminen!
Herugrim looking to secure an arm triangle but Nieminen defends it well.
Nieminen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herugrim goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Nieminen turns into him and now he's in Herugrim's guard.
Nieminen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nieminen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
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.
Herugrim not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Herugrim throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Nieminen escapes and throws Herugrim's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Herugrim is trying to improve his position.
Nieminen lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Herugrim down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conan Herugrim dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oupa Nieminen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Herugrim misses with a looping left.
Herugrim swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Herugrim misses with a two punch combination.
Nieminen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nieminen moves into the clinch.
Nieminen is stalling here.
Herugrim is trying to break the clinch but Nieminen is controlling him.
Nieminen missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herugrim's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nieminen misses with a series of wild punches.
Herugrim looks to throw the jab but Nieminen is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nieminen avoids the body shot from Herugrim.
A telegraphed right hand from Herugrim misses the target.
Conan Herugrim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Herugrim waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Nieminen.
Herugrim throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nieminen counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Conan Herugrim has been cut.
Nieminen dodges the punch combination from Herugrim.
Nieminen avoids the body shot from Herugrim.
Herugrim throws an overhand right that lands on Nieminen's shoulder, as Nieminen tries to avoid the shot.
Herugrim catches Nieminen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nieminen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Herugrim backs up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Herugrim scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nieminen doesn't seem bothered though.
Conan Herugrim is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Herugrim slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Donk. Herugrim catches Nieminen right on the button with a cross.
A shot to the body from Herugrim misses
and Nieminen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Herugrim won't be happy with that.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Herugrim is trying to escape the position but Nieminen is controlling the position.
Nieminen scoring with punches from side control.
Nieminen goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Herugrim rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Nieminen's guard! Nice work there by Herugrim!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nieminen striking off his back but it's not causing Herugrim any problems.
Herugrim tries to free his leg and advance position but Nieminen is retaining full guard.
Herugrim gets to his feet. Nieminen looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Herugrim works over Nieminen's head and body with a nice combination.
Herugrim misses with a wild body shot.
Herugrim swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nieminen slips a jab from Herugrim.
Herugrim keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nieminen.
Nieminen misses with a two punch combination.
Herugrim jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Herugrim ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nieminen moves away.
Nieminen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Herugrim.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Herugrim thows a body shot but no joy.
Nieminen shoots in and bounces Herugrim off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oupa Nieminen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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.
Herugrim misses with a body punch
and Nieminen counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Herugrim!
Herugrim tries to reverse the position but Nieminen maintains control.
Nieminen with the ground and pound from mount.
Nieminen postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Herugrim looks a forlorn figure.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Herugrim is looking to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nieminen working the ground and pound effectively.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nieminen landing strikes, looking to finish!
Nieminen in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Herugrim really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herugrim is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Herugrim is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herugrim regains half guard.
Nieminen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nieminen prevents Herugrim from improving his position.
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.
Nieminen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Herugrim's head.
Nieminen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Herugrim with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Herugrim is refusing to be controlled, as Nieminen sits in half guard.
Herugrim has hold of Nieminen's hands but Nieminen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oupa Nieminen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nieminen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oupa Nieminen!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aussie Victory (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doc Patterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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24
202 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
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195 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aussie Victory!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Doc Patterson!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Eliza Hachem and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Victory avoids the body shot from Patterson.
Victory lands a slapping body shot.
Patterson misses with a series of wild punches.
Patterson throws a jab when Victory was well out of range.
A big right from Victory misses.
Victory misses with a jab, cross combination.
Patterson throws a series of punches but Victory avoids them all with ease.
Patterson takes a swing at Victory's ribcage but misses.
Patterson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Victory to score with a decent uppercut.
Patterson staying out of range there.
Patterson digs a good body shot into Victory's ribs.
Victory just misses with a punch to the body.
Patterson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Victory.
Patterson throws the left hand but Victory avoids the punch easily.
Patterson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Victory misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patterson moves away from the strike by Victory.
Patterson throws an overhand right that lands on Victory's shoulder, as Victory tries to avoid the shot.
Victory throws a series of strikes that have Patterson backpedaling.
Patterson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Victory misses the shot to the body.
Victory fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Patterson manages to avoid it.
Victory misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Patterson misses
and Victory counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Victory keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Patterson lands a jab to the nose.
Victory moves away from the strike by Patterson.
Victory throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Patterson misses with a series of wild punches.
Patterson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Victory sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Victory takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Victory throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Victory misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Patterson counters with a stiff right hand.
Patterson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Patterson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Patterson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Victory tries to get to full guard but Patterson has control of the leg.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Patterson is looking for a kimura but Victory is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Patterson to get the leverage.
Victory is pressing down on Patterson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Victory striking off his back but it's not causing Patterson any problems.
Victory looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Patterson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patterson tries to free his leg and advance position but Victory is retaining full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Patterson fails to land with a series of punches.
Victory scores with a nice right hand.
Victory lands a jab to Patterson's midsection.
Patterson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Victory lands with a cross.
Victory misses with a double jab
and Patterson counters with a shoot takedown. Victory fights it but they end up in guard.
Patterson stopping the sweep attempt from Victory.
Victory has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Patterson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Patterson looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patterson prevents Victory from getting back to his feet.
Patterson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Patterson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Victory is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Victory pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Patterson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Aussie Victory has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Victory scores with a jab to the body.
Patterson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Victory.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doc Patterson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aussie Victory's cut.
That's time! Victory's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Patterson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Victory with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Victory misses with a body shot
and Patterson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Victory won't be happy with that.
Patterson tries to move to mount but Victory blocks the move with his legs.
Patterson decides to stand back up. Patterson steps back and let's Victory get back to his feet.
Patterson throws a body punch but Victory moves out of range.
Victory slips a jab from Patterson.
Victory ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Patterson moves forwards but Victory connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Victory staying out of range there.
Victory takes a swing at Patterson's ribcage but misses.
Patterson missing with a left hand there. Victory was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Patterson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Victory misses with a hook. Patterson ducked under it nicely.
Patterson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Victory wants to get back to full guard.
Patterson is looking for a kimura but Victory is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Patterson to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Patterson is breathing heavily.
Victory wants to control but Patterson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Victory is pressing down on Patterson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Victory trying to control the position.
Patterson 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.
Patterson thows a big elbow that misses.
Victory wants to sweep here but Patterson controlling him for the moment.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Patterson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patterson moves in looking to clinch but Victory pushes him off.
Patterson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Victory swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Patterson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Victory looks to throw the jab but Patterson is out of range.
Patterson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Victory is defended easily by Patterson.
Patterson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Patterson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A big right from Patterson misses.
Patterson ducks under a wild hook from Victory.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Victory misses with a body punch
and Patterson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Victory thinking.
Nice jab there from Victory.
Patterson fails with a takedown attempt.
Victory misses with a double jab
and Patterson counters with a two punch combo.
Victory stuffs the takedown.
Victory looks to score with a jab to the body but Patterson is just out of range.
Patterson lands a with a good body shot.
Victory throws a jab but it's blocked by Patterson.
Victory fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Patterson manages to avoid it.
Victory misses with a wild body shot.
Victory lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Victory.
Victory displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Patterson.
Aussie Victory has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doc Patterson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patterson misses with the combination.
Victory misses the shot to the body.
Patterson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Victory counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Victory does it's job there.
A combination from Patterson does no damage.
Victory misses with a jab to the body
and Patterson counters with a single leg into guard. Victory didn't expect that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Patterson won't allow Victory to sweep him here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Victory is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Patterson pushes down on Victory's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Patterson is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doc Patterson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aussie Victory's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Victory throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Victory lands a jab to Patterson's midsection.
Patterson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Victory paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Patterson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Victory lands a jab to the nose.
Aussie Victory is winning the standup battle so far.
Patterson wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Victory defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Patterson.
Victory leaves Patterson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Victory lands an impressive looking overhand right. Patterson doesn't seem phased though.
Patterson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Patterson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Victory is trying to maintain the position but Patterson is very close to passing his half guard.
Victory keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Victory is looking for a sweep. Patterson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Patterson slips a nice elbow through Victory's hands, connecting with Victory's forehead.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Patterson lands a nice short elbow.
Patterson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Victory doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Patterson.
Patterson seems to be working for a kimura but Victory defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patterson wants to take a breather but Victory is having none of it.
Patterson is working for a kimura but Victory is defending it quite comfortably.
Victory is looking to control Patterson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Victory avoid being mounted?
Patterson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Victory is refusing to be controlled, as Patterson sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Victory steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Patterson.
Victory shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Victory defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Patterson.
Aussie Victory has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doc Patterson.
Patterson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Patterson misses with a takedown
and Victory counters with a three punch combo that has Patterson backing up. Patterson nods at Victory to acknowledge the strikes.
Victory lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Victory stalks Patterson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Patterson's face. Patterson staggers backwards, shaken.
Patterson tries to move into range but Victory moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Victory misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Victory lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Victory throws a series of punches but Patterson moves out of range.
Patterson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Victory counters with a nice body shot.
Victory lands an overhand right.
Victory's corner calls for a 1-2. Victory obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Victory connects with a looping right hand.
Victory's corner calls for a 1-2. Victory obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Doc Patterson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jab from Victory.
Aussie Victory has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Victory throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Victory scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Patterson doesn't seem bothered though.
Victory ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Victory.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aussie Victory showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Patterson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doc Patterson!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Frank Mac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and El Chupacabra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mac comes into the arena with Dump the Clip blaring out of the sound system. Frank Mac could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to El Chupacabra's chin.
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Mac!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, El Chupacabra!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, John Mangel and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mac fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mac misses with a few strikes there.
A swing and a miss from Mac.
Chupacabra looks to land a right hand but Mac moved out of range.
Mac cracks Chupacabra with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mac thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mac with a nice cross.
Chupacabra fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mac sprawls well initially but Chupacabra persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mac pushes Chupacabra off looking to stand but Chupacabra dives back in and keeps control.
Chupacabra sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mac defending well though.
Chupacabra is looking to take a break and control but Mac is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mac wants to control but Chupacabra is keeping busy.
Chupacabra throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chupacabra looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mac tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chupacabra is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Chupacabra is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mac.
Mac lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mac.
No joy there for Chupacabra, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Frank Mac is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mac cracks Chupacabra with a good jab.
Donk. Mac catches Chupacabra right on the button with a cross.
Chupacabra is rocked!
Chupacabra scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mac is looking to control Chupacabra's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mac avoid being mounted?
Mac is looking to escape.
Chupacabra throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mac has his hands clasped together around Chupacabra's back. He's all about the action.
Chupacabra has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chupacabra landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Chupacabra trying to control the action but Mac is working from the bottom.
Chupacabra not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mac blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chupacabra.
Mac really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Chupacabra tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mac knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chupacabra wants to advance to full mount but Mac doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mac is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mac utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mac will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mac controls Chupacabra momentarily but Chupacabra frees himself.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mac bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chupacabra shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Chupacabra throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mac keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mac is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mac is trying to stand.
Mac has his hands clasped together around Chupacabra's back. He's all about the action.
Mac keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mac avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chupacabra.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mac connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mac works Chupacabra's body with a nice hook.
Mac is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Good shot there by Mac.
Nice straight punches there by Mac. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mac.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some wild striking there from Mac.
Chupacabra showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mac.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Mac dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mac lands with a nice body punch.
Danga de danga de dang - Mac scores with a four punch combination!
Chupacabra is still on wobbly legs! Can Mac finish him?
Chupacabra just misses with a punch to the body.
Chupacabra seems to have recovered his senses.
Frank Mac is winning the standup battle so far.
Mac misses with a wild combination.
Mac scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chupacabra in his tracks.
Chupacabra misses the shot to the body.
Mac scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chupacabra in his tracks.
Mac uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chupacabra.
Chupacabra fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mac manages to avoid it.
Mac fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mac cracks Chupacabra with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mac fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chupacabra, pushing him back against the cage.
Mac lands a right hand.
Chupacabra tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mac's elbow.
Mac digs a right hand underneath Chupacabra's ribcage. Chupacabra let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chupacabra goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mac as Chupacabra tries to tie him up.
A right handed body shot lands from Mac.
A head punch on the inside from Mac fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mac working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chupacabra misses with a punch to the body.
Mac works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chupacabra is breathing heavily.
Mac lands a left hand.
Mac lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mac digs a right hand underneath Chupacabra's ribcage. Chupacabra let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chupacabra taking a breather.
Mac scores with a hook to the body.
A short left from Mac.
Chupacabra takes a shot to the head.
Chupacabra misses with a body punch.
Mac stalling in the clinch.
Chupacabra is trying to drag Mac to the mat but Mac just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mac lands a hook that snaps the head of Chupacabra backwards.
Mac lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Mac.
Mac throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chupacabras head.
Chupacabra working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mac creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Mac.
Chupacabra drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mac lands with a left to the head.
Chupacabra's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Mac.
Mac throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chupacabras head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mac lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Mac - that landed with a thud.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mac obliges.
A short left from Mac.
Mac scores with a hook to the body.
Still in the clinch, Mac scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mac.
Mac lands a right hand.
Mac scores with a shot to the side of Chupacabra's head.
Nice body punch from Mac - that landed with a thud.
Chupacabra goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mac prevents it.
Frank Mac has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of El Chupacabra.
A right hand to the body from Mac.
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!
Good body shot from Mac.
Mac lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mac lands a shoulder strike.
Chupacabra wants to stall.
Mac lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chupacabra backwards.
Mac scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mac pushes Chupacabra back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mac lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Mac scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mac stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mac lands a nice shot to the body.
Mac throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chupacabras head.
Mac lands with a short shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mac throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chupacabras head.
Mac working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mac lands a nice uppercut.
Mac digs a right hand underneath Chupacabra's ribcage. Chupacabra let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mac breaks from the clinch.
Mac uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mac fails to land with a series of punches.
Mac connects with a nice looking jab.
Chupacabra is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mac's half guard.
Mac trying to hold on to Chupacabra's head to control him but Chupacabra postures up.
Chupacabra wants to take a breather but Mac is having none of it.
Chupacabra thows a huge punch but Mac dodges it nicely.
Chupacabra is thwarting Mac's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chupacabra trying to mount his opponent but Mac defends it.
Mac is looking to improve his position.
Chupacabra wants to free his trapped foot but Mac is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mac controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Chupacabra takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chupacabra misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Mac dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mac connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mac lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Chupacabra takes one to the chin there.
Mac connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chupacabra's hands.
Mac steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chupacabra.
Mac uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chupacabra.
A good leg kick by Chupacabra.
Nice cross by Mac.
Chupacabra on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mac connects with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chupacabra looks up at the clock. Bad move! Mac lands a right hand from hell, dropping Chupacabra. Mac pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Mac!
Frank Mac retains his featherweight title!
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