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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Terry Capture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Schnitzel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Capture comes into the arena with "Soul Survivor" - Young Jeezy ft. Akon blaring out of the sound system. Terry Capture has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Terry Capture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bob Schnitzel!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Damien Edna and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schnitzel swinging wilding here.
Capture fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Schnitzel lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Schnitzel swinging wilding here.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Schnitzel lands a jab-cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Capture shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Schnitzel as he avoids it easily.
Capture looks for a takedown but Schnitzel sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terry Capture. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schnitzel lands a left and a right that send Capture crashing to the mat, dazed. Schnitzel thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Capture is rocked!
Capture fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Schnitzel avoids it really well and circles away.
Oh Capture is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Schnitzel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Schnitzel misses with a wild combination.
Capture seems to have got his legs back now.
Schnitzel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Capture dodges the punch combination from Schnitzel.
Schnitzel drops Capture with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Capture! Schnitzel dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Schnitzel!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Schnitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gray Grantham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gray Grantham has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bob Schnitz's chin.
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300 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bob Schnitz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gray Grantham!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Damien Edna and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Grantham or perhaps it was just good defense by Schnitz which made him look bad.
Grantham throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Schnitz drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Schnitz trying to control but Grantham is working from the bottom.
Schnitz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Schnitz throws a strike but Grantham rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Schnitz wants to sweep here but Grantham controlling him for the moment.
Grantham in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grantham 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.
Grantham 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.
Grantham is looking to work some ground and pound but Schnitz has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Schnitz misses with the combination.
Grantham is looking to clinch but Schnitz is avoiding it.
Schnitz shoots for a takedown but Grantham saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Grantham lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Grantham scoring well with a low kick there.
Grantham scores with a leg kick.
Schnitz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Grantham is in a horrible position here. Schnitz smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Schnitz lands a big shot there that rocks Grantham but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Schnitz scoring with strikes but Grantham is staying in there.
Schnitz connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grantham squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Schnitz postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Grantham looks a forlorn figure.
Grantham looks gassed!
Schnitz cracks Grantham with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Schnitz!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Katsuro Kazuhiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and lavar hingeman (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 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, Katsuro Kazuhiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, lavar hingeman!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Hugh Johnson and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kazuhiro.
hingeman tries to clinch but Kazuhiro is having none of it.
Kazuhiro is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in hingeman's half guard.
Kazuhiro prevents hingeman from improving his position.
Kazuhiro has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can hingeman defend it? Kazuhiro steps over the head and cranks it - hingeman is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Kazuhiro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Katsuro Kazuhiro!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kid Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and costo kroshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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146 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kid Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, costo kroshi!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Damien Edna and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
kroshi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Miller sprawls well initially but kroshi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Miller is trying to stand.
kroshi trying to control from half guard but Miller is working away.
kroshi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Miller sees it coming and defends easily.
kroshi controlling the action here.
kroshi trying to control from half guard but Miller is working away.
kroshi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Miller doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time kroshi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
kroshi misses with a series of wild punches.
kroshi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nice elbow from Miller.
Nice elbow from Miller.
It looks like costo kroshi has been cut.
Miller throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
kroshi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Miller avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Miller holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Miller blocking some punches.
Miller looking to slow down the pace here.
Miller lands a nice elbow.
kroshi pulls guard successfully.
Miller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Miller throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as kroshi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
kroshi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
kroshi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
kroshi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Miller has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
kroshi wants to get back to his feet but Miller passes into half guard.
kroshi tries to get to full guard but Miller has control of the leg.
kroshi is trying to maintain the position but Miller is very close to passing his half guard.
Miller stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Miller tests kroshi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
kroshi ducks right into an uppercut from Miller.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps kroshi's head backwards.
Miller dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on kroshi. That did some damage!
kroshi looks gassed!
Miller lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Miller throws a head kick that misses.
kroshi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Miller.
Kid Miller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch combination from kroshi misses.
Miller connects with a high kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Miller.
Miller scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Miller.
A combination from Miller does no damage.
kroshi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Miller, right into the meat.
Kid Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller cracks a nice hook into kroshi's ribs.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Miller!
Miller moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Miller cracks kroshi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
kroshi takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Miller lands a head kick. kroshi smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Miller throws a quick head kick that skims the top of kroshi's head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Miller.
kroshi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Miller misses with a double jab
and kroshi counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The fighters circle momentarily. Miller darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A right-left combo lands from Miller.
Miller throws a nice head kick!
A nice leg kick lands there from Miller.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good exchange - Miller coming out on top.
Both fighters circling a little - Miller finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Miller stalks kroshi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into kroshi's face. kroshi staggers backwards, shaken.
Miller connects with a good right hand that stumbles kroshi. kroshi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kid Miller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on costo kroshi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
kroshi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
kroshi moves into the clinch successfully.
Miller scores with a knee to the head.
Miller comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
kroshi blocks an elbow strike.
Miller lands an elbow just above kroshi 's eye.
Miller with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
kroshi pushes off an throws an elbow but Miller leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Miller landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Miller lands a damaging elbow.
kroshi dodges an elbow strike from Miller.
Miller lands an elbow that stopped kroshi in his tracks for a moment.
Miller throws an elbow that misses.
kroshi wants to get back to striking at distance but Miller won't allow it.
kroshi misses with a knee strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Miller scores with a knee to the head.
kroshi jumps guard but Miller stands there with kroshi around his waist. kroshi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, kroshi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Miller's brow.
kroshi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Miller pushes off an throws an elbow but kroshi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
kroshi avoids the elbow strike from Miller, against the cage.
Miller misses with a knee to the head.
Miller lands a knee to the head.
kroshi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
kroshi dodges an elbow strike from Miller.
kroshi is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Miller can't fight it off and eventually kroshi manages to take the fight to the floor. Miller looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Miller working for submissions but it's allowed kroshi to get to half guard.
Miller tries to get to full guard but kroshi has control of the leg.
kroshi wants to control but Miller is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
kroshi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Miller holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Miller has one foot on kroshi's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Kid Miller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
kroshi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Miller.
A decent looking cross lands there for Miller.
Miller avoids the head kick by kroshi.
kroshi pushes Miller up against the cage in a clinch.
Miller missing with knees to the body.
kroshi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Miller fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kid Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of costo kroshi.
Nice takedown defense from Miller. No joy for kroshi on that attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller scores with a shot to the body.
kroshi shoots in and drives through. Miller sprawls well.
Miller cracks kroshi with a good jab.
Miller misses with the combination.
kroshi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Miller.
kroshi dodges the punch combination from Miller.
Miller scores with a leg kick.
kroshi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Miller but Miller pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Miller swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
kroshi throws a leg kick which misses Miller's front leg but catches the back leg as Miller tries to avoid it.
Miller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
kroshi fails with the takedown.
Miller scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Miller scores with a kick to the midsection.
Miller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Miller thumps kroshi with a low kick.
Miller bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Miller rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but kroshi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Miller scores with a nice right hand.
Miller throws a quick head kick that skims the top of kroshi's head.
kroshi moves in looking to clinch but Miller pushes him off.
kroshi fails with the takedown.
Miller goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
kroshi needs to keep his hands up - Miller had a free shot at his head there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kid Miller dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on costo kroshi's cut.
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!
Miller blocks a head kick by kroshi.
Decent striking displayed by Miller there.
kroshi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Miller.
kroshi takes one to the side of the head.
Miller lands with a slapping head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Miller.
Miller lands with a thumping leg kick.
Miller works the jab nicely.
kroshi has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Miller.
kroshi walks into a left hand.
Miller lands with a slapping head kick.
kroshi is rocked!
Miller lands with a straight right. kroshi didn't see that one coming.
Miller throws a leg kick which misses kroshi's front leg but catches the back leg as kroshi tries to avoid it.
kroshi tries to land a front kick but Miller steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
kroshi wants to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Miller throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck kroshi on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller lands with an uppercut that bounces kroshi off the cage and back into rage.
Miller is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
kroshi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Miller napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Miller is not content to let kroshi control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Check out the look on kroshi's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
kroshi just content to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but kroshi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
kroshi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Miller has escaped the position, nice work there.
Miller gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Miller avoiding damage under a succession of punches from kroshi.
kroshi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller manages to escape and get back to his feet!
A combination from kroshi does no damage.
Miller slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Miller - that will leave a mark!
Miller throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck kroshi on the side of the head.
kroshi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Miller.
kroshi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
kroshi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice cross by Miller.
A nice inside leg kick there by Miller. That's going to slow kroshi down.
kroshi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Miller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Miller lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
kroshi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Miller throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
kroshi tries to clinch up.
Miller connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kid Miller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Miller lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Miller.
kroshi is looking to clinch.
Miller goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
kroshi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Miller pinned against the cage. Miller gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Miller.
kroshi slips a jab and a cross from Miller.
Miller cracks kroshi with an open hand slap.
kroshi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Miller paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Miller wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Miller. kroshi shrugs it off though.
kroshi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
costo kroshi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
kroshi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kid Miller showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Miller, 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 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kid Miller!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Vukovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Gold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gold has chosen Drop The World as his entrance music. 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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248 lbs
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265 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Josh Vukovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Gold!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Winston Howard and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vukovic drives through and clinches with Gold against the cage.
Vukovic tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gold just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gold prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vukovic breaks the clinch.
Gold misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gold throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vukovic darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gold looks gassed!
Vukovic working the head and body with strikes.
Gold actively working from the bottom here.
Vukovic landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Vukovic prevents Gold from standing back up.
Gold is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Vukovic scores with a couple of nice shots.
Vukovic working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Gold on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Vukovic passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vukovic tries to control but Gold wriggling away.
Vukovic landing strikes, looking to finish!
Vukovic can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gold is looking to escape.
Vukovic is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Vukovic clinches.
Gold gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vukovic.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Vukovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vukovic wants a takedown but no success here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vukovic drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gold gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gold is trying to break free.
Gold prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vukovic tries for a takedown but Gold manages to get underhooks.
Vukovic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gold breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vukovic shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gold manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gold throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gold punching from the bottom.
Vukovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Gold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gold trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Gold isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Vukovic stacks Gold on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Vukovic!
Gold sneaks out the side door and pushes Vukovic away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Gold tries to clinch but Vukovic moves away
and Vukovic moves into the clinch.
Vukovic goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gold prevents it.
Vukovic fails to pull guard.
Vukovic tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gold breaks the clinch.
Vukovic bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gold is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Vukovic has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Gold has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vukovic blocks the strikes from Gold.
Gold is trying to get back to half guard.
Gold is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Gold sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vukovic tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gold knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gold is staying active underneath Vukovic, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Vukovic dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gold closes the distance looking to clinch
and Vukovic counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gold is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vukovic pulls his head out easily.
Gold is staying active underneath Vukovic, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gold looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vukovic works his way into side control.
Gold stops Vukovic from passing to mount.
Vukovic landing strikes.
Gold takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Vukovic avoids the strikes from the bottom by Gold.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vukovic trying to control the action but Gold is working from the bottom.
Gold throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Vukovic tries for a kimura but Gold is defending well.
Gold is pushing Vukovic's head away, looking to escape. Vukovic manages to hold on to the position though.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Vukovic gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vukovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gold misses with a wild combination.
Gold throws a nice looking combination but Vukovic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gold slaps away a takedown attempt from Vukovic, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gold tries to bum rush Vukovic with a series of wild strikes but Vukovic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vukovic has a takedown stuffed.
Vukovic dodges the punch combination from Gold.
Gold misses with a wild combination.
Gold clinches but Vukovic breaks the clinch
and Vukovic counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vukovic.
Vukovic tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gold smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Vukovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gold throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vukovic counters with a straight right hand.
Vukovic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vukovic closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gold to the mat! Gold manages to get full guard.
Gold pushes Vukovic off and scrambles back to his feet.
Vukovic lands with a right hand.
Vukovic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gold.
Vukovic shoots for a takedown but Gold saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gold throws a combination that misses
and Vukovic counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Gold!
Vukovic scoring with strikes but Gold is staying in there.
Gold's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Gold is desperately trying to improve his position but Vukovic has a good base and remains in mount.
Vukovic blocks Gold's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Vukovic punishing his opponent with strikes.
BOOM! Vukovic connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Gold keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Vukovic looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Vukovic tries to control but Gold wriggling away.
Vukovic cracks Gold with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Vukovic cracks Gold with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vukovic throwing strikes here but Gold is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Vukovic throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Gold because Vukovic loaded up on that one.
Gold throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Gold wants to try and get back to his feet.
Vukovic trying to control but Gold is having none of it.
Gold throwing hammer fists to the chest of Vukovic. What's that going to do exactly?
Vukovic wants to control the pace but Gold is squirming around nicely.
Gold wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Vukovic controlling the pace for now.
Vukovic with the ground and pound from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Vukovic dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vukovic is defended easily by Gold.
Gold instigates a clinch.
Vukovic is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gold pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gold.
Gold gets underhooks to prevent Vukovic's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Vukovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gold's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gold stalks Vukovic and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Vukovic's face. Vukovic staggers backwards, shaken.
Gold scores with a one two! Vukovic had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Gold swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vukovic counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vukovic.
Gold stops a takedown attempt from Vukovic.
Vukovic has Gold pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gold manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gold breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Josh Vukovic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gold tries to bum rush Vukovic with a series of wild strikes but Vukovic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Gold does no damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gold misses with a double jab
and Vukovic counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Gold!
Gold throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Gold is desperately trying to improve his position but Vukovic has a good base and remains in mount.
Gold flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Gold throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Vukovic connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Vukovic is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Gold can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Vukovic is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gold has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Vukovic cracks Gold with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gold can't escape the position.
Vukovic looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Gold really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gold is squirming around, avoiding Vukovic's attempts to control the action.
Vukovic unloads with some shots from mount but Gold bucks and avoids them well.
Gold tries to reverse the position but Vukovic maintains control.
Josh Vukovic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gold bucks up and throws Vukovic to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Mike Gold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gold looks to clinch
and Vukovic counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gold looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vukovic trying to control but Gold is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gold escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vukovic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gold is looking for a triangle but Vukovic pushes his legs off easily.
Vukovic wants to control from the top but Gold keeps moving.
Vukovic is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gold is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Vukovic wants to pass the guard but Gold is keeping the position.
Vukovic thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Vukovic looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gold tries to bum rush Vukovic with a series of wild strikes but Vukovic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vukovic tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gold sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vukovic somewhat.
Gold throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gold looks to clinch
so Vukovic counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gold throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Gold doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Gold wants to stand but Vukovic is controlling the position.
Vukovic throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vukovic wants to control from the top but Gold keeps moving.
Vukovic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mike Gold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Josh Vukovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gold is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Vukovic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vukovic, 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Vukovic!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between even DAWSON (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). even DAWSON has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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160 lbs
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158 lbs
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, even DAWSON!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jesse James!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Hugh Johnson and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DAWSON looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
DAWSON looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DAWSON stopping the sweep attempt from James.
DAWSON wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
James is trying to control the position from the bottom.
James wants to sweep here but DAWSON controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DAWSON controls from within his opponent's guard.
DAWSON pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. James is keeping the position for now.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A nice inside leg kick there by DAWSON. That's going to slow James down.
DAWSON could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
DAWSON misses with a series of wild punches.
James has his takedown stuffed
and DAWSON counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
James wants to control but DAWSON is keeping busy.
DAWSON wants to lay and pray for a moment but James keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DAWSON is really struggling to control James but he's trying to hold on to the position.
James has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. DAWSON is working away from the top position though.
James is looking for a sweep. DAWSON is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
James looks gassed!
DAWSON tries to stand but his hand is stuck under James.
DAWSON knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for James on the ground.
James actively working from the bottom here.
DAWSON is trying to control the action in half guard but James is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
DAWSON doesn't manage to clinch there - James circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DAWSON scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
James is staying active underneath DAWSON, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
DAWSON stalling.
James wants to get back to full guard.
James is not content to let DAWSON control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DAWSON seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
DAWSON seems to be working for a kimura but James defends the submission attempt.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
DAWSON closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
James trying to control here.
James is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
even DAWSON dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
DAWSON closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
DAWSON is trying to get an arm triangle but James is defending well.
DAWSON is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but James is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
DAWSON goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, James rolls with the submission and now he's on top in DAWSON's guard! Nice work there by James!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
James slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
James wants to lay and pray for a moment but DAWSON keeps working.
James passes to full mount!
James working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
DAWSON is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
DAWSON is wriggling around trying to escape.
DAWSON tries to hold on but James pushes him away.
James working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
DAWSON can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James is working for a guillotine from mount but DAWSON frees his head quite easily.
James looking to control but DAWSON is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
James moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, DAWSON has worked his arm free - good work by DAWSON!
DAWSON gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
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.
DAWSON wants to control but James is keeping busy.
James seems to be looking for submissions.
DAWSON is not content to let James control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
James looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that even DAWSON will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
DAWSON throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. James was covering up waiting for the punch and DAWSON finishes the takedown easily into guard.
even DAWSON overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
DAWSON avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
James is working an open guard so DAWSON takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
DAWSON shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than DAWSON was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
DAWSON can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as James is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James is in all sorts of trouble here.
DAWSON working for a guillotine from mount but James is in no mood to give up.
James can't escape the position.
DAWSON tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
DAWSON fails to move to back control.
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.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
James is trying desperately to improve position.
DAWSON content just to control the position here.
James tries to lock up and control but DAWSON gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
DAWSON stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
DAWSON looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
DAWSON is trying to control. James wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James moves into full guard.
James keeping moving, preventing DAWSON from controlling successfully.
DAWSON postures up.
James is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. DAWSON is aware though and is defending well.
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.
DAWSON thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
James fails with the takedown
and DAWSON decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in James's guard.
DAWSON is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
James seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
DAWSON looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
even DAWSON showed his dominance in that final round.
Well DAWSON 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... even DAWSON!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Kamenski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Carnivale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chuck Kamenski could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jesus Carnivale's chin.
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145 lbs
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151 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chuck Kamenski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jesus Carnivale!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Donatello Bradman and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carnivale fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kamenski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kamenski instigates a clinch.
Kamenski tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The referee calls for Kamenski to work.
A short uppercut from Carnivale.
Kamenski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Carnivale breaks from the clinch.
Carnivale moves into the clinch successfully.
Carnivale wants to stall.
Carnivale throws an elbow but it misses.
Carnivale has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kamenski avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kamenski using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Carnivale has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kamenski obliges.
Kamenski takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Chuck Kamenski has been cut.
Kamenski landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Carnivale gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kamenski throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kamenski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Carnivale is defending well for now.
Kamenski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Carnivale is defending well for now.
Kamenski tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kamenski throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Carnivale blocks it with crossed arms.
Kamenski just leaning against Carnivale, taking a breather.
Kamenski misses with a knee to the head.
Kamenski missing with knees to the body.
Carnivale drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kamenski pulls his leg out and moves away.
Chuck Kamenski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Carnivale.
Carnivale wants to clinch but Kamenski slips to the side
and Kamenski makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Carnivale really felt that one!
Kamenski is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamenski darts in trying to clinch
and Carnivale counters with a nice right hand that sends Kamenski toppling to the canvas! Kamenski scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Carnivale finish him?!
Kamenski is rocked!
Carnivale clinches but Kamenski breaks the clinch
and Kamenski holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Carnivale pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kamenski connects with a nasty looking knee right to Carnivale's face.
Carnivale lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kamenski is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Carnivale blocks the elbow strike.
Carnivale avoids the elbow strike from Kamenski, against the cage.
Carnivale lands an elbow inside that Kamenski shrugs off.
Carnivale with a knee to the head.
Carnivale lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Chuck Kamenski's cut is getting worse.
Carnivale breaks from the clinch.
Carnivale wants to clinch.
Kamenski moves in looking to clinch but Carnivale pushes him off.
Carnivale moves into the clinch.
Kamenski blocks the elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamenski blocks an elbow strike from Carnivale.
Kamenski trying to stall but Carnivale improves his position.
Carnivale with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carnivale lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kamenski dodges an elbow strike from Carnivale.
Kamenski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Carnivale's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kamenski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Carnivale, pushing him back against the cage.
Kamenski tries a knee to the head but Carnivale blocks it.
Carnivale jumps into guard, dragging Kamenski to the mat.
Carnivale scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Carnivale fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kamenski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Carnivale is looking to clinch.
Kamenski rushes Carnivale and presses him up against the cage.
Carnivale lands an elbow inside that Kamenski shrugs off.
Chuck Kamenski's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Carnivale misses with an elbow strike.
Carnivale throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Carnivale letting Kamenski take a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carnivale blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carnivale scores with a knee to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kamenski pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Carnivale goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kamenski prevents it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Carnivale landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Carnivale lands with a short shot to the head.
Kamenski throws an elbow but it misses.
Carnivale is trying to drag Kamenski to the mat but Kamenski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kamenski using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Carnivale has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kamenski wants to stall.
Carnivale throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Carnivale takes a knee right on the jaw!
Carnivale gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Carnivale landing knees to the head.
Jeez, Chuck Kamenski's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Kamenski gets underhooks to prevent Carnivale's takedown attempt.
Carnivale tries for a takedown but Kamenski manages to get underhooks.
Kamenski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Carnivale has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamenski with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Carnivale wants to stall.
Carnivale takes a knee right on the jaw!
Carnivale pushes Kamenski back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Carnivale obliges.
A knee to the head by Carnivale.
Carnivale scores a nice knee to the body.
Kamenski avoids a wild elbow strike from Carnivale.
Carnivale lands a shoulder strike.
Kamenski tries to stall but Carnivale uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Carnivale working Kamenski over with knees to the body.
Carnivale manages to break the clinch.
Carnivale tries to clinch but Kamenski moves away
and Kamenski counters by clinching up.
Carnivale misses with an elbow over the top.
Carnivale drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kamenski gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Carnivale blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kamenski throws an elbow that misses.
Carnivale lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kamenski avoiding damage.
Kamenski is trying to force a seperation but Carnivale has the dominant position.
Carnivale tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Carnivale dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chuck Kamenski's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Carnivale misses with a series of wild punches.
Carnivale closes the distance and clinches.
Kamenski gets underhooks to prevent Carnivale's takedown attempt.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kamenski.
Carnivale managing to block the knees to the body from Kamenski.
Kamenski misses with a knee to the head.
Kamenski looking to throw knees to the head but Carnivale is blocking nicely.
Kamenski avoids a wild elbow strike from Carnivale.
Kamenski tries a knee to the head but Carnivale blocks it.
Kamenski looking to stall.
Carnivale creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Carnivale just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kamenski's brow.
Carnivale on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Carnivale is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kamenski is defending well for now.
Kamenski is trying to maintain a safe position but Carnivale gets an underhook and turns Kamenski into the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Carnivale is looking to control Kamenski's arms but Kamenski gets an underhook and turns him. Now Carnivale has his back to the cage.
Carnivale is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Chuck Kamenski has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kamenski throws a knee to the head but misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Carnivale.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamenski looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kamenski misses with an elbow strike.
Kamenski tries a knee to the head but Carnivale blocks it.
Kamenski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Carnivale is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Carnivale blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nice body punch from Carnivale.
Carnivale pushes Kamenski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kamenski takes an elbow to the forehead.
Carnivale lands an elbow inside.
Carnivale slowing the pace effectively.
Carnivale has Kamenski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kamenski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kamenski takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kamenski misses with a knee strike.
Kamenski blocks the elbow strike.
Carnivale pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kamenski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Carnivale thumps Kamenski with a low kick.
Kamenski stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Carnivale.
Carnivale tries to clinch up.
Carnivale closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kamenski did well to prevent Carnivale getting side control.
Kamenski wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carnivale decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Kamenski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Carnivale looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Carnivale shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kamenski as he jumps to the side.
Chuck Kamenski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Carnivale.
Carnivale tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kamenski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kamenski clinches up against the cage.
Kamenski tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamenski tries to land knees in the clinch but Carnivale avoids the damage to the body.
Kamenski is stalling here.
Knees to the body from Kamenski.
Kamenski throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Carnivale is trying to stall.
Carnivale avoiding damage as Kamenski throws knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Carnivale.
Carnivale lands a right hand.
Kamenski dodges an elbow strike from Carnivale.
Kamenski lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kamenski pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Carnivale wants a takedown.
Carnivale is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kamenski using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Carnivale has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Carnivale changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kamenski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Carnivale drives through and clinches with Kamenski against the cage.
Carnivale pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamenski wants to clinch
and Carnivale counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Carnivale.
Kamenski landing knees to the head.
Carnivale blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kamenski as Carnivale tries to tie him up.
Carnivale lands a nice elbow.
Kamenski tries a knee to the head but Carnivale blocks it.
Kamenski blocks the elbow strike.
Carnivale landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Carnivale managing to block the knees to the body from Kamenski.
Carnivale lands a damaging elbow.
Kamenski using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Carnivale has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kamenski gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Carnivale.
Kamenski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Carnivale on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Carnivale lands with a short shot to the head.
Carnivale lands an elbow inside that Kamenski shrugs off.
Carnivale misses with an elbow over the top.
Carnivale presses Kamenski against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Carnivale lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Carnivale showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chuck Kamenski's cut.
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!
Carnivale tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kamenski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carnivale swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Carnivale pushes Kamenski up against the cage in a clinch.
Carnivale is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kamenski tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kamenski throws an elbow that misses.
Carnivale gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kamenski landing knees to the head.
Carnivale wants a takedown but no success here.
Kamenski misses with a knee strike.
Carnivale blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Carnivale is trying to stall.
Carnivale with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kamenski tries to land a knee to the head but Carnivale blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carnivale pressing his opponent against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kamenski blocks an elbow strike.
Kamenski using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Carnivale has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kamenski lands a knee to the head.
Kamenski takes an elbow to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kamenski as Carnivale tries to tie him up.
Kamenski using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Carnivale has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Carnivale misses with a knee to the head.
Carnivale landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Carnivale landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kamenski tries to land a knee to the head but Carnivale blocks with his arms.
A nice left hand lands by Carnivale.
Carnivale is trying to drag Kamenski to the mat but Kamenski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Carnivale is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kamenski tries to land a knee to the head but Carnivale blocks with his arms.
Carnivale slowing the pace effectively.
Carnivale tries for a takedown but Kamenski manages to get underhooks.
Chuck Kamenski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Carnivale.
Kamenski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Carnivale is defending well for now.
Carnivale tries to land knees in the clinch but Kamenski avoids the damage to the body.
Kamenski takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kamenski misses with a knee to the head.
Carnivale throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Carnivale stalling the fight.
Kamenski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Carnivale looking to slow down the pace here.
Kamenski looking to throw knees to the head but Carnivale is blocking nicely.
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.
Kamenski landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Carnivale throws an elbow that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kamenski just misses with a elbow thrown towards Carnivale's brow.
Carnivale gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Carnivale lands an elbow that stopped Kamenski in his tracks for a moment.
Carnivale lands an elbow that stopped Kamenski in his tracks for a moment.
Kamenski taking a breather.
Kamenski being controlled against the cage.
Carnivale continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Kamenski lands an elbow that stopped Carnivale in his tracks for a moment.
Kamenski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Carnivale makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Carnivale breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kamenski tries to keep at a distance but Carnivale has taken the fight into the clinch.
Carnivale lands a damaging elbow.
Carnivale manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Carnivale has his feet on Kamenski's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Carnivale tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kamenski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carnivale tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kamenski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Carnivale keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Carnivale is looking to clinch but Kamenski is avoiding it.
Carnivale closes the distance and clinches.
Carnivale looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kamenski tries to land a knee to the head but Carnivale blocks with his arms.
Carnivale lands an elbow inside.
Kamenski misses with a knee strike.
Carnivale lands an elbow inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Carnivale.
Carnivale can't get the takedown.
Kamenski is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Carnivale is keeping busy.
Carnivale working Kamenski over with knees to the body.
Carnivale takes a knee right on the jaw!
Carnivale stalling the fight.
Carnivale fails to pull guard.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Chuck Kamenski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamenski tries to land a knee to the head but Carnivale blocks with his arms.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Carnivale lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Carnivale throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kamenski crunches a lovely knee into Carnivale's ribcage.
Nice elbow from Carnivale.
Kamenski missing with knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kamenski with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Carnivale landing knees to the body.
Carnivale looking to stall.
Kamenski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carnivale landing knees to the body.
Kamenski takes an elbow to the temple.
Carnivale is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jesus Carnivale is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kamenski throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesus Carnivale comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Carnivale has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesus Carnivale!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Liam Machin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Fists (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mr Fists has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
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165 lbs
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Liam Machin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mr Fists!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, John Mangel and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Machin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Machin wants to control from the top but Fists keeps moving.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fists wants to reverse the position here. Machin has hold of a leg though and he's dropped back looking for a kneebar! The fighters roll across the mat but Fists is forced to tap! Fists looks devastated but at least his leg points in the right direction.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Liam Machin!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Geter Done (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and KO Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Geter Done could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to KO Kane's chin.
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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
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Geter Done!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, KO Kane!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Summer Carpenter and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kane is looking to clinch but Done is avoiding it.
Kane fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Done moves forwards but Kane connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kane rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Done moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Done closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kane did well to prevent Done getting side control.
Done missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kane manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Done closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kane circles away.
Kane lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kane misses with a takedown attempt
so Done counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane keeping moving, preventing Done from controlling successfully.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Done drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Done jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kane wants to get back to his feet but Done is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Done thows a big elbow that misses.
Done prevents Kane from getting back to his feet.
Done is looking to work some ground and pound but Kane has wrist control.
Done trying to control the position from guard on top but Kane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Done won't allow Kane to get back to his feet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Done blocks a head kick by Kane.
Kane throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kane should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kane shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kane thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Done gets full guard.
Kane wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Done's closed guard. He's half up but Done has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Done pivots and extends the arm, Kane falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Done! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Geter Done!
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