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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Fuck Tito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Slow (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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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chuck Fuck Tito! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Slow! The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Damien Edna and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Fuck Tito scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Fuck Tito leaves Slow with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Slow tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fuck Tito swivels and escapes. Slow looks for a takedown but Fuck Tito sprawls well. Chuck Fuck Tito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Slow. Slow fails with a takedown attempt. Slow shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Fuck Tito on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fuck Tito tries to get out of the position. Slow won't allow Fuck Tito to get back to his feet. Slow postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round. Slow drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Slow jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Slow wants to control from the top but Fuck Tito keeps moving. Fuck Tito keeping full guard, as Slow tries to pass. Slow in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Slow 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. Slow looks gassed! Slow drops back looking for a leg! Fuck Tito is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fuck Tito manages to kick Slow off! Slow jumps back into Fuck Tito's guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Fuck Tito connects with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. A bone on bone clash there as Slow blocks the leg kick.
Chuck Fuck Tito is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Slow shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fuck Tito as he avoids it easily. Slow closes the distance and clinches up with Fuck Tito, looking for a takedown. Slow pushes Fuck Tito against the cage but Fuck Tito circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Fuck Tito lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Slow circles away quickly and effectively. Slow fails with a takedown attempt. Slow checks a low kick from Fuck Tito. Joe Slow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fuck Tito throws a chopping leg kick but Slow manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Fuck Tito connects with a right hand. Slow shakes it off. Slow tries to clinch up but Fuck Tito circles away and keeps his distance. Slow is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fuck Tito. Fuck Tito displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Fuck Tito swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Slow dives in and grabs Fuck Tito's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fuck Tito pushes down on Slow's head and hops out. Fuck Tito drops Slow with a nice combination! Fuck Tito dives into Slow's guard, looking to finish!
Slow is rocked!
It looks like Joe Slow has been cut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Fuck Tito throws a big right hand that misses. Slow is still in real trouble! Can Fuck Tito finish him? Slow wants to stand but Fuck Tito is controlling the position. Slow seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Slow preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Fuck Tito thows a big elbow that misses. Fuck Tito slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Slow throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fuck Tito trying to control but Slow is working from the bottom. Fuck Tito looking to pass the guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Slow closes the distance and clinches up with Fuck Tito, looking for a takedown. Slow pushes Fuck Tito against the cage but Fuck Tito circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Fuck Tito misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Fuck Tito dominated that round. The cut man is working on Joe Slow's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fuck Tito will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Slow tries for a takedown but Fuck Tito sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. A combination from Fuck Tito does no damage. Slow has a takedown stuffed. Fuck Tito swinging wilding here.
Nice takedown defense from Fuck Tito. No joy for Slow on that attempt. Chuck Fuck Tito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Slow. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Left hook, right uppercut from Fuck Tito. Slow is breathing heavily. Fuck Tito stuffs the takedown attempt from Slow. Slow gets slowly back to his feet. Chuck Fuck Tito is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fuck Tito fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Slow is out of range. A punch lands to the side of Slow 's head but he takes it in his stride. Nice shot by Fuck Tito. Fuck Tito throws a right and a left that Slow avoids nicely. Fuck Tito cracks Slow with an open hand slap. A leg kick checked by Slow. Fuck Tito lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Slow circles away quickly and effectively. Fuck Tito will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jab, jab by Fuck Tito - just one landing. Fuck Tito keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Slow on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Slow shoots in looking for a takedown. Fuck Tito tries to sprawl out of it but Slow keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fuck Tito manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Fuck Tito scores with a punch to the head. Fuck Tito will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Slow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fuck Tito.
Fuck Tito scores with a jab. A lazy left from Fuck Tito finds it's target. Fuck Tito throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Fuck Tito fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No luck for Slow with that takedown attempt. Slow fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fuck Tito avoids it really well and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Slow checks a leg kick. Fuck Tito bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Slow's head backwards. Jab by Fuck Tito. Good shot there by Fuck Tito. No joy there for Fuck Tito, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fuck Tito listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Slow slips a jab and a cross from Fuck Tito.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Fuck Tito dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Joe Slow's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Slow is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fuck Tito sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Slow throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fuck Tito's waist but Fuck Tito gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Slow off to one side. Slow fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Chuck Fuck Tito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Slow. Fuck Tito with a nice cross. Slow fails to land the takedown. Nice straight punches there by Fuck Tito. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fuck Tito. Slow takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Slow looks for a takedown but Fuck Tito sprawls well. Fuck Tito cracks Slow with a good jab.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fuck Tito is looking to chop away at Slow's legs. No luck with that takedown attempt from Slow. Slow has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Slow with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fuck Tito to score with a decent uppercut. Fuck Tito throws a series of punches but Slow moves out of range. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Slow. Fuck Tito scores with a jab. Slow acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fuck Tito. Fuck Tito rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Slow moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Good work by Slow as he checks the leg kick. Fuck Tito scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fuck Tito fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Slow shoots in for a double leg but Fuck Tito sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Fuck Tito stalks Slow and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Slow's face. Slow staggers backwards, shaken. Fuck Tito lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Fuck Tito connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Slow tumbling to the canvas! Fuck Tito pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Slow was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Chuck Fuck Tito!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Green (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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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pedro Romero! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Green! The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Damien Edna and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Romero moves in looking to clinch but Green pushes him off. Romero shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Green defends it nicely. No luck for Green with that takedown attempt. Romero misses with a takedown and Green counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Romero tries to pull guard but Green won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Romero. That's going to take a lot out of him. Green manages to break the clinch.
Green shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Romero as he jumps to the side. No luck with that takedown attempt from Green. Green throws a leg kick but Romero sees it coming and moves out of range. Romero lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Green backs up against the cage.
Romero misses with a kick to the body.
Green fails to land the takedown. Green tries to clinch but Romero moves out of range. Romero delivers a nice body kick. Green looks gassed! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Green shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Romero as he jumps to the side. Romero shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Green sprawls well. Green wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Romero gets slowly back to his feet. Green shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Green was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's one minute gone in the round. Romero is wriggling around trying to escape.
Green misses with a head shot. Romero keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Romero squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
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. Green looking to ground and pound but Romero is blocking nicely. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Romero is looking to improve his position but Green isn't that keen on the idea. Green swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Romero is now in Green's guard. A big mistake from Green there, giving up the dominant position! Romero looking to pass the guard. Green keeping moving, preventing Romero from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Romero is really struggling to control Green but he's trying to hold on to the position. Green is striking but Romero is not phased and passes to half guard. Green looking for submissions off his back. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Romero wants to stand but Green has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Romero frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Green is looking to improve his position but Romero isn't that keen on the idea. Green is squirming around, avoiding Romero's attempts to control the action. Green swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Romero dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Green misses the shot to the body. A head kick misses from Romero. Romero lands with a slapping head kick. Romero gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Green wants to get back to striking at distance but Romero won't allow it.
Green tries for a takedown. No joy.
Green tries to break free but Romero pushes him back against the cage. Romero wants to get back to striking at distance but Green won't allow it.
Romero wants to break the clinch but can't.
Romero wants to break free but Green has control.
Romero tries for a takedown. No joy.
Green wants to break the clinch but can't.
Romero wants to break free but Green has control.
Green wants a takedown.
Romero wants a takedown.
Romero changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Green fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Romero. That's going to take a lot out of him. Green scores a takedown into full mount! Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Green goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Romero turns into him and now he's in Green's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Green working for submissions but it's allowed Romero to get to half guard.
Green looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Green throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Romero perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Romero prevents Green from improving his position. Romero perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Green wants to improve his position but Romero is controlling well.
Romero takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Green wants to improve his position but Romero is controlling well.
Romero stalling. Green won't allow Romero to pass to mount. Green throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
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. Green looking for submissions off his back. It looks like Romero is going to stand back up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Romero tries to score a power double leg takedown but Green sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Romero somewhat. No joy there for Romero, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Nice sprawl there from Green as Romero shoots in. Green misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. The fight stays on the outside here - Romero looks like he's thinking about clinching though. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Romero dominated that second round. That's time! Romero's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Green misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Romero tries to clinch up. Green lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Romero backs up against the cage.
Green throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Romero was covering up waiting for the punch and Green finishes the takedown easily into guard. Romero working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Green. Green working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Romero is looking to stand up but Green isn't so interested in that idea. Green missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Green throws and elbow that misses. Romero uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Green's guard. Nice move by Romero!
That's one minute gone in the round. Green keeping full guard, as Romero tries to pass. Green looking for subs off his back but Romero has passed one foot through into half guard.
Romero frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
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. Romero tries to control but Green wriggling away. Green is working to get back to half guard.
Romero controlling his opponent. Pedro Romero is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Green can't escape the position.
Romero controlling his opponent. Romero trying to control but he's not successful this time.
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. Green is looking to get to half guard. Romero sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Green is wriggling around trying to escape.
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 Pedro Romero. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Romero, 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27 Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28 Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pedro Romero!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nate Emerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and FAISAL SANCHEZ (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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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nate Emerson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, FAISAL SANCHEZ! The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Skip Squint and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Emerson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. SANCHEZ gets cracked there but stands up to it.
SANCHEZ lands a jab to the head.
Emerson moves into range and connects with a jab. Emerson throws a right hand that SANCHEZ ducks under and follows up with a left that SANCHEZ also avoids with ease. Nice sprawl there from SANCHEZ as Emerson shoots in. SANCHEZ throws a sloppy head kick and Emerson moves out of range easily. SANCHEZ instigates a clinch. Emerson wants to break free but SANCHEZ has control.
SANCHEZ tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A frustrated look appears on Emerson's face as he tries to break the clinch. Emerson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Emerson closes the distance looking to clinch and SANCHEZ holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Emerson throws a knee to the head but misses.
SANCHEZ tries for a takedown but Emerson manages to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round. SANCHEZ has Emerson pressed against the cage, preventing Emerson from circling away and getting back to striking at range. SANCHEZ drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nate Emerson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of FAISAL SANCHEZ. Emerson wants to break free but SANCHEZ has control.
Emerson gets underhooks to prevent SANCHEZ's takedown attempt.
Emerson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! SANCHEZ tries to improve position but can't. SANCHEZ is pushing Emerson's head away, looking to escape. Emerson manages to hold on to the position though. SANCHEZ takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Emerson stands up and beckons SANCHEZ to his feet. Emerson takes a kick to the side of the head. SANCHEZ is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Emerson wants to clinch and SANCHEZ holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A short right from Emerson on the inside. SANCHEZ has Emerson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Emerson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. A short body shot lands from Emerson as the two fighters clinch.
SANCHEZ looks gassed! Emerson is looking to break free of the clinch but SANCHEZ has double underhooks. SANCHEZ is trying to maintain a safe position but Emerson gets an underhook and turns SANCHEZ into the cage. Emerson throws a head punch that misses. Emerson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Emerson is trying to force a seperation but SANCHEZ has the dominant position. Emerson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning SANCHEZ up against the cage. A right hand to the body from Emerson.
This has been an exciting period of action! Emerson keeps control of SANCHEZ as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. SANCHEZ misses with a short punch on the inside. Emerson displaying some good clinch control by pressing SANCHEZ up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. SANCHEZ on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
SANCHEZ drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Emerson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. SANCHEZ moves into the clinch successfully.
Emerson'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. Emerson looking to stall.
Emerson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Emerson sitting and controlling from the half guard. Emerson wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Emerson stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. SANCHEZ swats away the attempt to clinch by Emerson. Emerson tries to clinch up and SANCHEZ counters with a nice double leg into guard. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. SANCHEZ thows a big elbow that misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Emerson dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Emerson fails with the takedown. A nice leg kick lands there from SANCHEZ. Emerson thows a body shot but no joy. Emerson throws a leg kick that is checked and SANCHEZ moves into the clinch. Emerson throws a punch but it's blocked by SANCHEZ. Emerson effectively controlling the action here. SANCHEZ breaks the clinch.
Emerson throws a right hand that SANCHEZ ducks under and follows up with a left that SANCHEZ also avoids with ease. SANCHEZ looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Emerson tries to clinch but SANCHEZ moves away and SANCHEZ counters by clinching up. Emerson stalling in the clinch but SANCHEZ improves position. Emerson is trying to break the clinch but SANCHEZ is controlling him. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. SANCHEZ gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Emerson regains guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Emerson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. SANCHEZ throwing strikes from guard but Emerson blocks nicely. SANCHEZ is looking to stand up but Emerson won't let him. Emerson keeping moving, preventing SANCHEZ from controlling successfully. Emerson is pulling down on SANCHEZ's head. It's preventing any offense from SANCHEZ, at least for the moment. SANCHEZ is in close to Emerson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. SANCHEZ throws a big right hand that misses. Emerson looking to hit a scissor sweep but SANCHEZ is one step ahead there.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. SANCHEZ throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Nate Emerson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Emerson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from SANCHEZ. Emerson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and SANCHEZ counters by moving into the clinch. Emerson working SANCHEZ over with knees to the body. Emerson looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Emerson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as SANCHEZ walks away with a smile on his face. Emerson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Emerson. That's going to take a lot out of him. SANCHEZ swats away the attempt to clinch by Emerson. SANCHEZ lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Emerson moves into the clinch. SANCHEZ is trying to drag Emerson to the mat but Emerson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. SANCHEZ trying to stall but Emerson improves his position.
Emerson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Emerson throws a head kick but SANCHEZ moves out of range.
SANCHEZ scores with a head kick.
Emerson tries to clinch up and SANCHEZ counters with a shoot takedown. Emerson fights it but they end up in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. SANCHEZ preventing the sweep. Emerson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. SANCHEZ postures up.
SANCHEZ is looking to advance position but Emerson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Emerson working the ground and pound effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
FAISAL SANCHEZ showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
SANCHEZ lands a head kick!
A nice combination there by SANCHEZ.
Emerson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps SANCHEZ's head backwards. Emerson scores a takedown into full mount! Emerson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish SANCHEZ?
SANCHEZ tries to hold on but Emerson pushes him away. Emerson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Emerson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. SANCHEZ looks a forlorn figure.
SANCHEZ takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. SANCHEZ tries to hold on but Emerson postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round. SANCHEZ tries to reverse the position but Emerson maintains control. Emerson looking to control and managing it successfully. SANCHEZ is squirming around, avoiding Emerson's attempts to control the action. SANCHEZ wants to hold on but Emerson pushes him away. Emerson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Emerson working SANCHEZ over with strikes here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Oooooh, big shot lands for Emerson! SANCHEZ is hurt baaadly! Emerson is firing away with more strikes - SANCHEZ is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Nate Emerson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matt Deep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Costa Theopolis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Deep might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to blood theme. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matt Deep! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Costa Theopolis! The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Donatello Bradman and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Theopolis closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Matt Deep has been cut. Deep uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Theopolis. Deep swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Deep is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Theopolis's half guard. Deep wants to free his trapped foot but Theopolis is holding on for dear life with his legs. Theopolis wants to improve his position but Deep is controlling well.
Deep looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Theopolis with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Deep is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Theopolis looking for submissions off his back. Theopolis is pressing down on Deep's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Deep showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Deep with a flurry of punches that miss. Deep working some strikes from top position. Deep content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Deepis looking to pass into half guard but Theopolis pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Theopolis is in guard. Deep has his hands on Theopolis's head, controlling the position. Theopolis working some strikes from top position. Theopolis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Deep trying to control the position here. Theopolis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Deep working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Theopolis. Theopolis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Theopolis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Deep steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Theopolis. Theopolis throws a hook to the side of Deep's head but Deep sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. A jab from Theopolis misses. Deep moves in looking to clinch but Theopolis pushes him off. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Deep, as that shot connected.
Deep tries to close the distance and clinch but Theopolis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Costa Theopolis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Theopolis misses with a wild combination.
Theopolis lands a two punch combo.
Theopolis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Deep. A good leg kick by Theopolis. Theopolis dips to his left and cracks Deep with an uppercut! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Deep on the wrong end of a nice jab. Deep wants to clinch up but Theopolis keeps it at a distance. Deep gets the takedown into side control. Theopolis tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Theopolis is looking to reverse the position. Theopolis manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Deep is trying to control the action in half guard but Theopolis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Theopolis is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Deep missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Theopolis throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Theopolis regains full guard. Nicely done. Theopolis lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Deep! Theopolis working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A nice elbow there by Theopolis. Theopolis scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Deep is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position. Theopolis scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Deep is in a horrible position here. Theopolis smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Theopolis lands a big elbow. Theopolis postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Deep looks a forlorn figure.
Theopolis lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Deep hang on? This has been an exciting period of action! Deep wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Deep is breathing heavily. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Deep tries to lock up and control but Theopolis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Theopolis pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Deep wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Costa Theopolis dominated that round. The cut man is working on Matt Deep's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A punch combination from Deep misses. Theopolis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Theopolis throws a sloppy head kick and Deep moves out of range easily. Deep ducks under a wild hook from Theopolis. Deep shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Theopolis sprawls well. Theopolis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Deep gets slowly back to his feet. Deep fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Theopolis lands with a shot to the body. Deep slips a jab and a cross from Theopolis.
Decent striking displayed by Theopolis there.
Matt Deep's cut is getting worse. Theopolis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Theopolis lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Theopolis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Deep takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Deep is rocked! Theopolis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Theopolis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Deep looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Theopolis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Deep momentarily.
Matt Deep's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Costa Theopolis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Theopolis closes the distance and lands a one-two. Oh Deep is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round. Theopolis throws a quick inside leg kick. Theopolis dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Deep seems to have got his legs back now. Deep takes one to the side of the head.
Theopolis digs a good hook to Deep's body.
Matt Deep is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Theopolis swinging wilding here.
Theopolis lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Theopolis throws a quick inside leg kick. A nice combination there by Theopolis.
Deep tries to clinch up but Theopolis circles away and keeps his distance. Theopolis throws a series of punches but Deep avoids them all with ease. Theopolis cracks Deep with a right hand to the side of the head. Deep misses with a takedown attempt - Theopolis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Deep. That's going to take a lot out of him. Theopolis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Deep takes one to the side of the head.
A lazy left from Theopolis finds it's target. Theopolis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Theopolis.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Theopolis tests Deep's chin there with a solid looking shot. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Deep takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Deep shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Theopolis has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Deep would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Deep throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Theopolis works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Theopolis manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Deep is in a horrible position here. Theopolis smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Theopolis punishing his opponent with strikes. A nice elbow there by Theopolis.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Theopolis looking to finish Deep with some ground and pound. This is bad for Deep! A nice elbow there by Theopolis. Theopolis scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Deep?
Deep taking shots to the head. Theopolis lands with some strikes. Theopolis has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Deep swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. Deep is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Deep is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Theopolis unloading with bombs! Theopolis landing punches. Deep on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Deep tries to get out of the position. Theopolis lands a heavy elbow. Theopolis in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Theopolis pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Theopolis is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Deep gets back to half guard. Theopolis slips a nice elbow through Deep's hands, connecting with Deep's forehead. Deep kicks off Theopolis and gets to his feet. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Theopolis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Theopolis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Theopolis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Deep moves away. A cross from Theopolis lands.
Jeez, Matt Deep's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked. Theopolis works Deep's body with a nice hook. Donk. Theopolis catches Deep right on the button with a cross. Theopolis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Theopolis scores with a jab to the jaw. Theopolis throws a nice outside leg kick. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Deep shoots in for a double leg but Theopolis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Deep takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Theopolis throws a head kick that half lands.
Theopolis lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Theopolis. Theopolis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Deep circles away quickly and effectively. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Costa Theopolis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Matt Deep's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Theopolis stuns Deep with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Costa Theopolis seems to be getting the better of the standup. Deep fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Deep lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Theopolis throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Excellent takedown into side control there by Deep. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Theopolis regains half guard. Deep trying to mount his opponent but Theopolis defends it. Theopolis misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Deep trying to control the action but Theopolis is working from the bottom. Theopolis wants to improve his position but Deep is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round. Deep blocks the strikes from Theopolis.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Deep is looking to take a break and control but Theopolis 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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Theopolis scores with a leg kick.
Deep is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Theopolis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Deep walks forward, straight into a front kick from Theopolis. Deep has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Theopolis lands with a kick to the temple. Deep shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Theopolis feints and then cracks Deep's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Deep down. Theopolis throws a combination. Deep tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Matt Deep's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Costa Theopolis!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alex DeLarge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Murdoch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DeLarge comes to the cage accompanied by You Shot Me Down by Nancy Sinatra. Murdoch has chosen Eye of the Tiger by Survivor as his entrance music. 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 welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alex DeLarge! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Murdoch! The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Damien Edna and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! DeLarge shoots in and bounces Murdoch off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. DeLarge is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. DeLarge postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Murdoch is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of DeLarge, into his guard. Murdoch tries to stand but DeLarge is controlling from the bottom. There's a bit of a scramble here and now DeLarge is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. DeLarge missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. DeLarge in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. DeLarge has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Murdoch keeping moving, preventing DeLarge from controlling successfully. DeLarge drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Murdoch dives on top into guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. DeLarge is looking for a triangle but Murdoch pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round. DeLarge controls Murdoch momentarily but Murdoch frees himself. DeLarge working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Murdoch doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Murdoch manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Murdoch must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Murdoch wants to stand and escape but instead DeLarge has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. Murdoch wants to stand up but DeLarge is controlling him. DeLarge drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and DeLarge jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. DeLarge trying to control but Murdoch is working from the bottom. DeLarge is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Murdoch is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Murdoch wants to stand but DeLarge is controlling the position.
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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Murdoch connects with a jab. A left and a right from Murdoch both land. Nice combination. Murdoch misses with a series of wild punches.
No joy there for Murdoch, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
DeLarge fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Nice sprawl there from Murdoch as DeLarge shoots in. DeLarge throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Murdoch's waist but Murdoch gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing DeLarge off to one side. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex DeLarge. That's going to take a lot out of him. DeLarge is breathing heavily. Murdoch slips under a jab. Murdoch misses with a few strikes there.
DeLarge 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. DeLarge trying to control the position from guard on top but Murdoch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. 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 Alex DeLarge will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
DeLarge shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than DeLarge was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Murdoch is trying to get back to his feet but can't. DeLarge wants to control the pace but Murdoch is squirming around nicely. DeLarge jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Murdoch is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Murdoch and DeLarge has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
DeLarge wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murdoch keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round. DeLarge working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Murdoch is not content to let DeLarge control the position.
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. A lull in the action here. Murdoch avoids any damage from the ground and pound of DeLarge. DeLarge tries for a kimura but Murdoch is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round. DeLarge tries for a kimura but Murdoch is defending well. DeLarge postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
DeLarge trying to control the position but Murdoch is working away. DeLarge is really struggling to control Murdoch but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. DeLarge looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. DeLarge goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Murdoch has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for DeLarge but great work by Murdoch. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Murdoch tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. DeLarge is trying to control Murdoch's posture but Murdoch avoids it. Murdoch decides to take the fight back to the feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex DeLarge dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Murdoch misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alex DeLarge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. DeLarge tries to score a power double leg takedown but Murdoch sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten DeLarge somewhat. Murdoch swinging wilding here.
Murdoch misses with a double jab.
DeLarge drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. DeLarge won't allow Murdoch to get back to his feet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. DeLarge controls the pace of the fight for a moment. DeLarge wants to pass the guard but Murdoch is keeping the position. DeLarge has gone for a leg lock! Murdoch slips out almost immediately though and dives into DeLarge's guard. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Murdoch trying to stand up but can't free himself from DeLarge's guard. Murdoch is sitting in close to DeLarge's body. DeLarge has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Murdoch is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Murdoch is tapping! That was a very nice submission by DeLarge.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alex DeLarge!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kimbo Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathan Hamill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kimbo Slice! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jonathan Hamill! The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Summer Carpenter and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hamill fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Slice throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hamill. Slice tries to clinch but Hamill moves out of range. Hamill swats away the attempt to clinch by Slice. Hamill fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hamill drives through with a takedown into guard. Hamill pushes down on Slice's leg and manages to get into half guard. Slice wants to control but Hamill is keeping busy and won't allow it. Slice has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Hamill escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Hamill! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hamill trying to control the action but Slice is working from the bottom. The ground and pound from Hamill seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round. Slice is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hamill off and has taken his back! Hamill trying to control the hands but Slice won't let him. Slice will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. You can see the frustration on Hamill's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Hamill trying to control the hands but Slice won't let him.
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. Hamill looking very determined here, making life difficult for Slice.
Hamill manages to reverse the position and now he's in Slice's guard. Nice work there by Hamill.
Slice had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Hamill is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Slice Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Hamill's back instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hamill manages to stand up with Slice still on his back. Eventually Slice drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position. Jonathan Hamill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hamill looks gassed! Slice shoots and misses and Hamill counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Slice's guard now. Hamill wants to pass the guard but Slice is keeping the position. Slice preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Slice has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hamill can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hamill drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hamill jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Slice is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Slice is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hamill is aware though and is defending well. Slice has his foot on Hamill's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hamill works his way back into a safe position though. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Hamill dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Slice swinging wilding here.
Hamill throws a lazy right hand but Slice sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Slice looks to clinch and Hamill counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Slice's guard now. Hamill drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hamill jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Hamill trying to control the position from guard on top but Slice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Slice is trying to keep Hamill in close.
That's one minute gone in the round. Slice has his foot on Hamill's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hamill works his way back into a safe position though. Hamill is breathing heavily. Slice can't keep his opponent in guard - Hamill advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Slice looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Slice tries to roll over but Hamill keeps him under control. Slice gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hamill tries to free his leg and advance position but Slice is retaining full guard. Slice is trying to control the position but Hamill postures up. Slice working for submissions but it's allowed Hamill to get to half guard.
Hamill trying to control from half guard but Slice is working away. Slice really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Slice trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hamill in particular looking to stall. Hamill wants to control but Slice is keeping him busy. Hamill wants to pass to mount but Slice is defending the position. Slice is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Slice moves into full guard.
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. Hamill trying to control the position from guard on top but Slice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hamill with a flurry of punches that miss. Slice is trying to keep Hamill in close.
Hamill wants to control from the top but Slice keeps moving. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Slice is looking to clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Hamill showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Slice scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Jonathan Hamill has been cut. Slice tries to clinch but fails miserably and Hamill decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Slice's guard. Slice is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Hamill rolls with it to try and escape but Slice cranks on the arm and Hamill is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kimbo Slice!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sid Cosby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georges Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cosby's entrance music is All Star. A fine choice. Moore has chosen homecoming as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sid Cosby! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Georges Moore! The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Bruno Hogan and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Moore is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cosby.
It looks like Georges Moore has been cut. Moore takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Nice sprawl there from Cosby as Moore shoots in. Cosby will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cosby looks to land a combination but Moore avoids it well. Moore is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cosby sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Moore is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cosby sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Sid Cosby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Georges Moore. Cosby swats away the attempt to clinch by Moore. Cosby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moore was well out of range. Poor timing from Cosby. Moore fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cosby avoids it really well and circles away. Moore fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Cosby wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. No joy there for Cosby, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Moore fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cosby cracks Moore with a right hand to the side of the head. Cosby misses with a few strikes there.
Moore takes a shot right to the bread basket. Moore is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cosby. Cosby changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Moore looks gassed! Nice body punch from Cosby. This has been an exciting period of action! Cosby misses with the combination.
Good shot there by Cosby. Cosby lands a left and a right that send Moore crashing to the mat, dazed. Cosby thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Moore is rocked! Cosby cracks Moore with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Moore falls to his knees and Cosby doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sid Cosby!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zach Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalti Nioka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nioka has chosen Yellow submarines as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The key to victory for Zach Morgan has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zach Morgan! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kalti Nioka! The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Skip Squint and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nice takedown defense from Nioka. No joy for Morgan on that attempt. Nioka scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Nioka tries to pass the half guard into mount. Morgan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Nioka is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Nioka working the head and body with strikes. Morgan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Nioka thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Morgan's head. Nioka scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Nioka thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Morgan's head. Nioka is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Nioka postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Morgan looks a forlorn figure.
Nioka throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. Nioka looking to ground and pound but Morgan is blocking nicely. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nioka lands a heavy elbow. Morgan tries to lock up and control but Nioka gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Nioka landing strikes from the mount. Nioka pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Nioka punching from mount but Morgan doing a good job of avoiding damage. Nioka breaks from Morgan's wrist control and lands an elbow. Nioka avoids the attempt from Morgan to control. Morgan is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control. Morgan suckers Nioka into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Morgan is now in Nioka's guard!
This has been an exciting period of action! Morgan throws and elbow that misses. Nioka uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Morgan's guard. Nice move by Nioka! Nioka thows a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Nioka throwing strikes from guard but Morgan blocks nicely. Nioka looking to pass the guard. Morgan wants to stand up but Nioka is controlling him. Morgan controls Nioka momentarily but Nioka frees himself. Morgan had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Nioka is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Morgan Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Nioka's back instead. I really don't envy Nioka right now.
Nioka breaks Morgan's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Morgan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Nioka looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Nioka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Morgan looking for a sweep. Not yet Morgan, not yet. Morgan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Nioka wants to pass the guard but Morgan is keeping the position. Nioka landing some decent shots from guard. Nioka thows a big elbow that misses. Nioka trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Morgan working for a triangle but Nioka defends it easily.
Nioka wants to pass the guard but Morgan is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nioka in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Nioka working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Morgan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nioka gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Nioka thows a big elbow that misses. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Nioka throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Morgan works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Nioka loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Nioka throws a strike but Morgan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalti Nioka dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Morgan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zach Morgan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Morgan misses with a takedown attempt and Nioka counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Nioka throws and elbow that misses. Morgan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nioka's guard. Nice move by Morgan! Nioka looking for a sweep. Not yet Nioka, not yet. Morgan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Nioka wants to sweep but no luck. Morgan throwing strikes but missing. Morgan throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Morgan misses with a series of wild punches.
Morgan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Nioka closes this distance looking for a takedown but Morgan circles away. Nioka tries to score a power double leg takedown but Morgan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nioka somewhat. Morgan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nioka. Zach Morgan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kalti Nioka. Nioka is breathing heavily. Morgan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Kalti Nioka has been cut. Morgan gets caught flat footed, as Nioka shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Nioka is looking to work some ground and pound but Morgan has wrist control. Morgan is looking to stand up but Nioka isn't so interested in that idea. Nioka avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Morgan throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Nioka forces his way into half guard. Nioka is thwarting Morgan's attempts to control the position. Morgan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Nioka works his way into side control. Nioka working the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The strikes coming from Nioka are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Morgan wants to get back to his feet but Nioka drags him back down. Nioka lands a decent elbow from side control. Nioka working the body and head with strikes. Nioka landing a few strikes. Morgan is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Nioka tries to move into full mount but can't pass Morgan's legs. Nioka misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nioka tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. Morgan takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Morgan avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Nioka. Morgan tries to buck Nioka off but Nioka is having none of it. Morgan can't do much from the bottom here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Nioka fails with a takedown attempt. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Morgan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kalti Nioka will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Kalti Nioka's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nioka looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Morgan is fending him off so far but Nioka persists. Nope, Morgan circles away and we're back to standing. Morgan scores with a jab to the body. Morgan misses with a takedown and Nioka counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Nioka wants to pass to mount but Morgan is defending the position. Nioka thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Morgan's head. Morgan is trying to maintain the position but Nioka is very close to passing his half guard. Morgan actively working from the bottom here. Morgan manages to get to full guard.
Nioka got a little sloppy there for a moment and Morgan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nioka has managed to get both his arms back between Morgan's legs - danger averted. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Morgan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nioka. Nioka must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Nioka looking to pass the guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Morgan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nioka. Nioka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nioka decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Nioka uses his free foot to push down on Morgan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Morgan. Morgan tries to hold on but Nioka postures up. Kalti Nioka has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nioka looking to finish with strikes here!
Morgan tries to hold on but Nioka postures up. Nioka throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage. Morgan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Morgan is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position. Nioka landing strikes from the mount. Nioka looking to ground and pound but Morgan is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nioka landing strikes from the mount and Morgan is in trouble! Nioka scoring with strikes but Morgan is staying in there. Morgan tries to get back to half guard but can't. Nioka with the ground and pound from mount. Nioka prevents Morgan from getting the reversal. Nioka misses with a head shot. Nioka thowing shots but they're missing. Morgan is trying to stand up. Nioka in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Nioka unloading with bombs! Morgan wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Nioka.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nioka throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Morgan because Nioka loaded up on that one. Kalti Nioka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Nioka is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Morgan can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Nioka looking to control but Morgan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Morgan flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Morgan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nioka looking to control but Morgan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Morgan wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Nioka.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Nioka wants to control the pace but Morgan is squirming around nicely.
And that's the end of the fight! Kalti Nioka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Nioka winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30 Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30 Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kalti Nioka! Kalti Nioka is the new heavyweight champion!
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