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KDU 24 - Klash Of The Titans PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Buddy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cyrus Dee Virus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Cyrus Dee Virus was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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265 lbs
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260 lbs
9 - 9 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Solid boxing
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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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
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Robert Buddy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cyrus Dee Virus!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, John Mangel and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dee Virus throws a nice looking combination but Buddy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cyrus Dee Virus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dee Virus tries a low kick but Buddy avoids it.
Dee Virus wants to slow Buddy down by chopping away at his legs.
Dee Virus throws a series of punches but Buddy moves out of range.
Buddy scores with a sloppy right hand. Dee Virus should have avoided that one.
Dee Virus throws a right and a left that Buddy avoids nicely.
Dee Virus swinging wilding here.
Buddy closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Buddy lands in his opponent's guard.
Buddy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dee Virus is keeping the position for now.
Dee Virus wants to get back to his feet but Buddy passes into half guard.
Buddy content to control rather than advance.
Dee Virus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Buddy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dee Virus is staying active underneath Buddy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dee Virus on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dee Virus trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Dee Virus wants to hold on but Buddy pushes him away.
The referee warns Dee Virus that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Dee Virus is in a horrible position here. Buddy smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Buddy cracks Dee Virus with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Buddy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Buddy working Dee Virus over with strikes here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buddy dominating with strikes here.
Buddy lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buddy landing strikes from the mount and Dee Virus is in trouble!
Buddy landing punches.
Dee Virus wants to get back to his feet.
Buddy landing shots from mount.
Dee Virus is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Buddy lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buddy trying to control but Dee Virus is having none of it.
Dee Virus is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Buddy lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Buddy tries to control but Dee Virus wriggling away.
Buddy scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buddy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Buddy connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Dee Virus swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Dee Virus really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dee Virus tries to buck Buddy off but he can't manage it.
Buddy raining down shots from the mount!
Buddy putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Buddy lands a nice shot to the head.
Buddy has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dee Virus's face.
Dee Virus is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dee Virus looks gassed!
Buddy landing strikes, looking to finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buddy controlling from mount.
Dee Virus really wants to buck Buddy off and get back to his feet.
Dee Virus takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Buddy lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Buddy cracks Dee Virus with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Buddy with the ground and pound from mount.
Buddy putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Buddy dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Buddy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dee Virus wants to stand but Buddy is controlling the position.
Buddy works over Dee Virus with some ground and pound from guard.
Buddy prevents Dee Virus from getting back to his feet.
Buddy is working Dee Virus over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Buddy slips nicely into half guard.
Buddy stops Dee Virus from getting back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Buddy seems content to control.
Buddy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Buddy lands strikes from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dee Virus missing with punches from the bottom.
Buddy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Buddy 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.
Dee Virus pushes Buddy off looking to stand but Buddy dives back in and keeps control.
Dee Virus is breathing heavily.
Buddy 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.
Buddy working the head and body with strikes.
Buddy passes to full mount!
Buddy trying to control but Dee Virus is having none of it.
Buddy lands with some strikes.
Dee Virus is trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buddy with a couple of short strikes.
Dee Virus takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Buddy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Buddy lands a big shot there that rocks Dee Virus but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Buddy lands a nice shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buddy lands a big shot there that rocks Dee Virus but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Dee Virus is trying to stand.
Buddy scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Buddy connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Buddy with shots to the head and body - Dee Virus looks very uncomfortable down there.
Dee Virus is rocked!
Buddy unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Dee Virus wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Buddy celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert Buddy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Livad L aspinatour (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Gallo (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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300 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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24
300 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Livad L aspinatour!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ryan Gallo!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Steve Erwin and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gallo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
L aspinatour throws a leg kick but Gallo checks it.
Gallo looks to land a combination but L aspinatour avoids it well.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
L aspinatour throws a chopping leg kick but Gallo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gallo scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Livad L aspinatour has been cut.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from L aspinatour lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gallo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gallo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Decent striking displayed by Gallo there.
Gallo lands with a nice combination. L aspinatour backs away looking to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Danga de danga de dang - Gallo scores with a four punch combination!
L aspinatour tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
L aspinatour dodges the punch combination from Gallo.
L aspinatour throws a leg kick but Gallo checks it.
L aspinatour connects with a solid leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Gallo blocks the leg kick.
Gallo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
L aspinatour throws a quick inside leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gallo checks a leg kick.
L aspinatour has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Gallo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
L aspinatour is rocked!
Gallo cracks L aspinatour with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryan Gallo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Go Yamamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Pharoni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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156 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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157 lbs
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Go Yamamoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bill Pharoni!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Bruno Hogan and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Pharoni misses.
Pharoni will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yamamoto moves away from the strike by Pharoni.
Pharoni with a nice cross.
Yamamoto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pharoni lands with a nice body punch.
Yamamoto lands a big head kick that sends Pharoni tumbling to the mat! Yamamoto takes a step backwards and waves Pharoni back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Pharoni is rocked!
Pharoni tries to keep at a distance but Yamamoto has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pharoni is still on wobbly legs! Can Yamamoto finish him?
Yamamoto throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pharoni seems to have recovered his senses.
Pharoni is looking to break free of the clinch but Yamamoto has double underhooks.
Yamamoto is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Yamamoto keeps control of Pharoni as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pharoni breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pharoni cracks Yamamoto with a good jab.
Pharoni just misses with a punch to the body.
Yamamoto takes a jab right on the kisser.
A big left from Pharoni misses.
Yamamoto shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pharoni pinned against the cage. Pharoni gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Yamamoto tries to clinch but Pharoni moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Pharoni lands.
Pharoni misses with an uppercut. Yamamoto saw that one coming.
Pharoni punishes Yamamoto's body with a nice straight punch.
Yamamoto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pharoni misses with a body shot.
Pharoni keeps the fight on the outside.
Yamamoto slips a jab from Pharoni.
Bill Pharoni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pharoni displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Yamamoto.
Pharoni keeps the fight on the outside.
Yamamoto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pharoni keeps the fight on the outside.
Yamamoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pharoni.
Yamamoto tries to clinch but Pharoni is having none of it.
Pharoni is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pharoni.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pharoni lands a nice hook to Yamamoto's body. Yamamoto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Yamamoto ducks right into an uppercut from Pharoni.
Yamamoto darts in and clinches Pharoni up against the cage.
Pharoni breaks from the clinch.
Pharoni jabs at Yamamoto's body.
Yamamoto clinches with his opponent.
Pharoni can't break the clinch.
Pharoni breaks the clinch.
Pharoni lands a body shot.
Pharoni cracks a nice hook into Yamamoto's ribs.
Pharoni lands a nice shot to the body.
Pharoni throws a right hand that Yamamoto ducks under and follows up with a left that Yamamoto also avoids with ease.
Pharoni tries to bum rush Yamamoto with a series of wild strikes but Yamamoto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pharoni connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Yamamoto's hands.
Yamamoto defending well as Pharoni loads up on a big left hand.
Pharoni circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pharoni lands a nice hook to Yamamoto's body. Yamamoto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pharoni smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pharoni comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Yamamoto takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bill Pharoni is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yamamoto ducks under a wild hook from Pharoni.
Yamamoto cracks the inside of Pharoni's front leg.
Pharoni on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pharoni lands a lovely overhand right.
Pharoni looks to score with a jab to the body but Yamamoto is just out of range.
Pharoni scores with a hook to the body. Yamamoto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pharoni throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yamamoto is looking to clinch but Pharoni is avoiding it.
Yamamoto changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pharoni tries to avoid it but Yamamoto manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pharoni to the ground. Pharoni escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Go Yamamoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yamamoto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yamamoto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pharoni throws a looping overhand right but Yamamoto ducks down to avoid it.
Pharoni fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pharoni dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Pharoni misses.
Pharoni changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pharoni looks to score with a jab to the body but Yamamoto is just out of range.
Yamamoto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pharoni thuds a left hand into Yamamoto's body.
Yamamoto shoots in for a double leg but Pharoni sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Yamamoto is breathing heavily.
Pharoni cracks Yamamoto with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pharoni is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Yamamoto rather than just go for the knockout.
Pharoni lands a nice looking body shot.
Yamamoto fails with the takedown.
Pharoni lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yamamoto at a distance.
Pharoni lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice cross by Pharoni.
Yamamoto is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yamamoto moves forwards but Pharoni connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Yamamoto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Pharoni dominated that round.
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.
Pharoni throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yamamoto stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pharoni cracks Yamamoto with a good jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pharoni!
A slow jab from Pharoni misses its intended target.
Yamamoto closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pharoni circles away.
Pharoni scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pharoni scores with a hook to the body. Yamamoto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pharoni thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yamamoto moves into the clinch.
Pharoni is trying to break free.
Pharoni has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Yamamoto gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pharoni wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yamamoto has him pressed against the cage.
Pharoni throws a head punch that misses.
Yamamoto has Pharoni pressed against the cage, preventing Pharoni from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Yamamoto blocks an elbow strike from Pharoni.
Pharoni wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pharoni is trying to break the clinch but Yamamoto is controlling him.
Pharoni takes a shot to the head.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Yamamoto. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Yamamoto connects with a knee to the head.
Yamamoto creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pharoni's defenses.
Pharoni is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Yamamoto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamamoto'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.
Yamamoto seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Pharoni wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pharoni has had enough of the clinch but Yamamoto keeps him there for the moment.
Yamamoto tries to land a knee to the head but Pharoni blocks with his arms.
Yamamoto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yamamoto blocks an uppercut.
Pharoni is trying to force a seperation but Yamamoto has the dominant position.
Yamamoto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pharoni has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pharoni blocks an elbow strike from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto scores with a shot to the side of Pharoni's head.
Yamamoto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pharoni has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Yamamoto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yamamoto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pharoni is trying to break free.
Pharoni blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pharoni can't break the clinch.
Yamamoto misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pharoni.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yamamoto is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Yamamoto gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
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.
Yamamoto misses with some punches.
Pharoni wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pharoni misses with some punches.
Nice elbow from Yamamoto.
Pharoni tries to break the clinch but Yamamoto is controlling the position.
Yamamoto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pharoni has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yamamoto misses with a knee strike.
Pharoni wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pharoni is trying to break the clinch but Yamamoto is controlling him.
Pharoni is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Yamamoto throws a head punch that misses.
Pharoni wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Yamamoto lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Yamamoto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pharoni avoids it.
Pharoni working hard to break the clinch.
Pharoni is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Yamamoto dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Yamamoto pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pharoni looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pharoni pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yamamoto has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yamamoto there as he acknowledges the shot.
Yamamoto doesn't manage to clinch there - Pharoni circles away.
The crowd cheers as Pharoni lands an impressive looking overhand right. Yamamoto doesn't seem phased though.
Pharoni scores with a hook to the body. Yamamoto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Go Yamamoto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pharoni digs a good hook to Yamamoto's body.
Pharoni tests Yamamoto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yamamoto throws a right hand that Pharoni ducks under and follows up with a left that Pharoni also avoids with ease.
Pharoni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yamamoto moves away.
Pharoni avoids the head kick by Yamamoto.
Pharoni getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Yamamoto misses with a combination
enabling Pharoni to counter with a crisp jab.
Pharoni connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Yamamoto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pharoni keeps the fight on the outside.
Yamamoto throws a sloppy head kick and Pharoni moves out of range easily.
Pharoni keeps the fight on the outside.
Pharoni misses with a wild combination.
Pharoni swings for the body but Yamamoto moves out of range.
Pharoni getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bill Pharoni seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pharoni misses with a straight right.
Pharoni lands with a straight right. Yamamoto didn't see that one coming.
Pharoni displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Yamamoto.
Pharoni swings for the body but Yamamoto moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yamamoto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pharoni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yamamoto takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Pharoni 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!
Yamamoto fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pharoni avoids it really well and circles away.
Pharoni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yamamoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Pharoni.
Pharoni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yamamoto moves forwards but Pharoni connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Yamamoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yamamoto blocks the body kick.
Yamamoto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yamamoto slips a jab and a cross from Pharoni.
Yamamoto tries to clinch but Pharoni moves away
and Pharoni connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pharoni swats away the attempt to clinch by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pharoni paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pharoni scores with the left hand. Yamamoto knows he should have avoided that one.
Pharoni stuffs the takedown.
Yamamoto goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pharoni misses with a hook.
Nice takedown defense from Pharoni. No joy for Yamamoto on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Go Yamamoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pharoni fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pharoni fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yamamoto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Yamamoto on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pharoni gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Pharoni has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Yamamoto off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Pharoni sizes up Yamamoto with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pharoni lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Pharoni lands with a shot to the body.
Yamamoto shoots in for a double leg but Pharoni sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto throws a sloppy head kick and Pharoni moves out of range easily.
Pharoni with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pharoni with a nice cross.
Pharoni displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Pharoni lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Yamamoto backs up against the cage.
Pharoni clobbers Yamamoto with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pharoni circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pharoni connects with a right hand. Yamamoto shakes it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pharoni lands a glancing blow to the side of Yamamoto's head.
Pharoni throws a series of strikes that have Yamamoto backpedaling.
Pharoni's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Pharoni duly obliges.
Pharoni digs a good body shot into Yamamoto's ribs.
Yamamoto looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pharoni scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jab, jab by Pharoni - just one landing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Yamamoto.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pharoni digs a good body shot into Yamamoto's ribs.
Pharoni scores with a punch to the head.
Pharoni lands an overhand right.
Yamamoto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pharoni lands with an overhand left.
Pharoni throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yamamoto stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Yamamoto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pharoni misses with a wild combination.
Pharoni scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Yamamoto takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Yamamoto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pharoni slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pharoni fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yamamoto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pharoni lands a with a good body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pharoni, as that shot connected.
Yamamoto takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pharoni circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pharoni throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yamamoto stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A shot to de liver by Pharoni. Beautiful body shot.
Pharoni lands with a shot to the body.
Yamamoto ducks right into an uppercut from Pharoni.
Yamamoto wants to clinch up but Pharoni keeps it at a distance.
Go Yamamoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yamamoto takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pharoni scores with a decent looking hook.
Yamamoto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pharoni throws out the jab.
Pharoni lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yamamoto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yamamoto avoids the body shot from Pharoni.
Bill Pharoni is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pharoni looks to score with a jab to the body but Yamamoto is just out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bill Pharoni comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pharoni 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Pharoni!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paolo Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heywood Jablowme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jablowme has chosen hells bells as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Heywood Jablowme is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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185 lbs
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24
190 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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Brawler
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Paolo Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Heywood Jablowme!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Steve Erwin and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jablowme shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Santos pinned against the cage. Santos gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jablowme pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jablowme throws a nice looking combination but Santos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jablowme misses with a double jab.
Jablowme fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Santos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jablowme tries to avoid it but Santos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jablowme to the ground. Jablowme escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jablowme with a poor takedown
and Santos counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Paolo Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heywood Jablowme.
Santos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Santos postures up in Jablowme's guard and throws a big left but Jablowme blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Santos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Santos drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jablowme dives on top into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Jablowme from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jablowme is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Jablowme from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Santos looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Jablowme from controlling successfully.
Jablowme stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Santos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos wants to get back to his feet but Jablowme passes into half guard.
Jablowme trying to control the pace.
Santos on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Santos tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Santos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santos wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paolo Santos dominated that round.
That's time! Santos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jablowme misses with a double jab.
Jablowme looks to clinch
and Santos counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jablowme won't be happy with that.
Jablowme gets back to half guard.
Santos working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Jablowme's thigh. Jablowme counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Santos trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jablowme manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Santos controlling Jablowme's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jablowme trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
Jablowme wants to pass the guard but Santos is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jablowme wants to control from the top but Santos keeps moving.
Jablowme looking to sit in guard and control but Santos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Santos postures up in Jablowme's guard and throws a big left but Jablowme blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jablowme had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Santos is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Jablowme Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Santos's back instead.
Santos can't escape the position.
Jablowme biding his time, controlling Santos.
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.
Jablowme is not going to allow Santos to sit and survive in this position.
Santos staying busy and making it hard for Jablowme to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paolo Santos dominated that second round.
That's time! Santos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nice uppercut there from Jablowme.
It looks like Paolo Santos has been cut.
Jablowme throws a head kick that misses.
Santos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jablowme.
Santos seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Jablowme shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Santos is backing up but Jablowme catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Santos covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Jablowme Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Heywood Jablowme!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Judo Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trainer Wrestle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Judo Law has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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205 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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204 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Judo Law!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Trainer Wrestle!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Summer Carpenter and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Law connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
It looks like Trainer Wrestle has been cut.
Law looks to score with a jab to the body but Wrestle is just out of range.
Wrestle fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wrestle shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Law is trying to defend but Wrestle finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Law wants to get back to full guard.
Law looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Law is trying to get back to full guard.
Law preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Wrestle prevents Law from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Law slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wrestle wants to control from the top but Law keeps moving.
Wrestle must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Law throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Law is trying to control the position but Wrestle postures up.
Law seems keen to control Wrestle's posture.
Law not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wrestle 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.
Law looking to control.
That's two 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.
Law looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Wrestle puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Law is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Law connects with a single shot there.
Nice body punch from Law.
Wrestle decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Law makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Law.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Law looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wrestle is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrestle trying to control but Law is working from the bottom.
Law tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Law looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Law can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wrestle controls the pace.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jab, jab by Law - just one landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wrestle shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Law is trying to maintain the position but Wrestle is very close to passing his half guard.
Law trying to get back to full guard but Wrestle takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Law is desperately trying to improve his position but Wrestle has a good base and remains in mount.
Law slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Wrestle is looking to take a break and control but Law is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Law is pressing down on Wrestle's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
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 Judo Law will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Trainer Wrestle's cut.
That's time! Law's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Wrestle closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Law to the mat! Law manages to get full guard.
Wrestle being controlled here momentarily.
Wrestle trying to control the position from guard on top but Law is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Law is controlling Wrestle's posture.
Law wants to sweep but no luck.
Law working a defensive guard here.
Law has momentary wrist control but Wrestle slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Law looking for subs off his back but Wrestle has passed one foot through into half guard.
Wrestle prevents Law from improving his position.
Law moves into full guard.
Wrestle trying to control but Law is working from the bottom.
Wrestle won't allow Law to sweep him here.
Law looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wrestle trying to control but Law is working from the bottom.
Law wants to sweep but no luck.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wrestle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Law gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wrestle counters with a shoot takedown. Law fights it but they end up in guard.
Law working a defensive guard but Wrestle passes into half guard.
Wrestle working the head and body with strikes.
Wrestle is trying to control. Law wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wrestle is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Law wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrestle keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Law is positioning himself well to prevent Wrestle advancing to mount.
Law moves into full guard.
Trainer Wrestle has got the better of the ground game so far.
Law isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Wrestle stacks Law 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 Wrestle!
Wrestle landing a few strikes.
Law being controlled for a moment.
Law sneaks back into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wrestle not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wrestle sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Law regains full guard. Nicely done.
Law manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Law controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trainer Wrestle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Trainer Wrestle's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Wrestle has a takedown stuffed.
Law with a nice cross.
Law lands a body shot.
Law lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wrestle is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Law.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Law with a lazy takedown attempt
so Wrestle counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Law tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wrestle postures up.
Law wants to sweep but no luck.
Wrestle is stalling in the full guard.
Wrestle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wrestle trying to control the position from guard on top but Law is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Law looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Wrestle is defending well. Law quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Wrestle has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Law celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Judo Law!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frankie McGee IV (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yip Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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21
270 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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275 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frankie McGee IV!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Yip Man!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Summer Carpenter and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man avoids a punch combination nicely.
McGee IV misses with a jab, cross combination.
Man uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGee IV.
Man clinches up with McGee IV and pushes him back against the cage.
McGee IV has had enough of the clinch but Man keeps him there for the moment.
Man prevents McGee IV from breaking the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Man.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Man.
Man stalling.
McGee IV has had enough of the clinch but Man keeps him there for the moment.
Man slows down the pace here.
McGee IV breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Man throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Man throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Man moves away from the strike by McGee IV.
Man scores with a shot to the body.
McGee IV throws a combination that misses
and Man counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Man swinging wilding here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man lands a two punch combo.
McGee IV is breathing heavily.
Man rushes McGee IV and presses him up against the cage.
McGee IV is trying to break free.
Man lands a right hand.
A hook to the body from Man.
Man softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Good body shot from Man.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Man lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Man lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Man is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Man lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGee IV backwards.
McGee IV wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Man controlling the action here for a moment.
Man receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
A body shot lands from Man.
Man is struggling to control the position.
Man breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee IV throws a big shot that misses.
Man lands with an overhand left.
A big right from McGee IV misses.
McGee IV takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Man clinches up against the cage.
McGee IV's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Man breaks from the clinch.
Man lands a hook that stumbles McGee IV back into the cage. Man follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping McGee IV to the canvas! Man pounces and lands several unanswered shots - McGee IV has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Yip Man!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Noonan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Liebling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Mickey Noonan has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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20
170 lbs
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20
175 lbs
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Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
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Basic striking
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mickey Noonan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johnny Liebling!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, John Mangel and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liebling shoots in for a takedown but Noonan shows good takedown defense.
Liebling misses the shot to the body.
Noonan slips a jab from Liebling.
Nice defenses there by Liebling.
Noonan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Liebling moves away.
A shot to the body from Liebling misses
and Noonan counters with a nice body shot.
A shot to the body from Noonan misses
and Liebling counters with a stiff right hand.
Liebling tries to clinch but Noonan moves out of range.
Liebling gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Noonan counters with a right hand to the body.
Liebling looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good shot there by Noonan.
Noonan takes a swing at Liebling's ribcage but misses.
Noonan is looking to wear down Liebling with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Liebling ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Liebling avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Noonan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Noonan looks to score with a jab to the body but Liebling is just out of range.
Liebling throws a sloppy body shot
and Noonan counters with a beautiful punch that sends Liebling to the canvas!
Liebling is rocked!
Noonan postures up and lands a big shot to Liebling's brow.
Liebling is still in real trouble! Can Noonan finish him?
Noonan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Liebling's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liebling had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Noonan is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Liebling Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Noonan's back instead.
Noonan trying to control the action but Liebling just sinks the hooks in.
Liebling seems to have recovered his senses.
Noonan is in bad spot here.
Liebling gets his hands free as Noonan looks to control.
Noonan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Liebling seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Noonan's chin but Noonan turns very nicely into Liebling's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Noonan.
Noonan landing with the ground and pound.
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.
Noonan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Liebling lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Noonan!
Noonan looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Noonan is desperately trying to improve his position but Liebling has a good base and remains in mount.
Liebling trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Noonan holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Liebling tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Liebling prevents Noonan from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noonan blocking the ground and pound.
Noonan prevents Liebling from taking his back.
Liebling goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Noonan is on top in guard.
Noonan wants to control from the top but Liebling keeps moving.
Noonan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Liebling's head.
Liebling wants to sweep but no luck.
Noonan looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Liebling is on top in guard.
Noonan is pulling down on Liebling's head to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noonan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Liebling trying to move into half guard but instead Noonan has managed to sweep!
Liebling manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Liebling wants to take his opponent's back but Noonan doesn't allow it.
Liebling swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Noonan is now in Liebling's guard. A big mistake from Liebling there, giving up the dominant position!
Noonan distracts Liebling with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Noonan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Noonan trying to control the position from guard on top but Liebling is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Liebling manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Noonan manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Noonan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Liebling closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Liebling is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Noonan defends it well.
Liebling works his way into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Noonan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Liebling wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Noonan gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Liebling throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Liebling misses with a head shot. Noonan uses the momentum to regain guard.
Liebling advances position into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noonan manages to work his way to half guard, despite Liebling's best efforts.
Liebling looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Liebling thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Noonan's head.
Liebling throwing shots but Noonan is blocking nicely.
Noonan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Noonan is defending against the submission attempts here by Liebling.
Noonan wants to control but Liebling is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two 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.
Noonan gets full guard.
Liebling preventing the sweep.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Noonan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Liebling tries for a takedown but Noonan circles away easily
and Noonan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Liebling is breathing heavily.
Noonan misses with a wild body shot.
Liebling gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Noonan misses the shot to the body.
Noonan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Noonan throws a hook but Liebling avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liebling closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Noonan to the mat! Noonan manages to get full guard.
Liebling wants to control from the top but Noonan keeps moving.
Liebling is looking to advance position but Noonan has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Liebling is trying to escape the mount.
Noonan jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Liebling manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Noonan works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Noonan working the ground and pound.
Liebling gets back to half guard.
Liebling gets full guard.
Noonan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liebling lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Noonan!
Liebling throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Liebling throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Noonan because Liebling loaded up on that one.
Liebling punching from mount but Noonan doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Liebling goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Noonan is on top in guard.
Noonan trying to control the position from guard on top but Liebling is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Noonan looking to pass the guard.
Noonan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Liebling's head.
Noonan throws a big right hand that misses.
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 Mickey Noonan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Liebling throws a sloppy body shot
and Noonan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Noonan throws a body punch but Liebling moves out of range.
Noonan thows a body shot but no joy.
Noonan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Liebling's head backwards.
Liebling misses with a takedown attempt
and Noonan counters with a stiff right hand.
Noonan looks to land a right hand but Liebling moved out of range.
Liebling wants to clinch but Noonan slips to the side
and Noonan counters with a left to the body.
Noonan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Liebling with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Noonan to score with a decent uppercut.
Mickey Noonan is winning the standup battle so far.
Noonan lands a really nice looking cross but Liebling seems unphased.
Noonan misses the shot to the body.
Liebling has his takedown stuffed
and Noonan counters with a nice body shot.
Liebling takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Noonan works Liebling's body with a nice hook.
Noonan connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noonan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Noonan misses with a hook to the body
and Liebling counters with a takedown into side control.
Liebling working away.
Noonan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Noonan controlling the position well.
Liebling is working for a kimura but Noonan is defending it quite comfortably.
Liebling is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Noonan still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Noonan has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noonan working the head and body with strikes.
Liebling regains half guard.
Liebling is not content to let Noonan control the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Noonan connects with a nice short shot to Liebling's temple.
Liebling is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Noonan 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.
Noonan is nestled in close to Liebling, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The fighters are battling for position here. Liebling manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Liebling looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Noonan scoring with some ground and pound.
Noonan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Noonan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liebling working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Noonan.
Noonan wants to control from the top but Liebling keeps moving.
Liebling lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Noonan!
Liebling goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Noonan is on top in guard.
Noonan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Noonan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Noonan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Noonan won't allow Liebling to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noonan passes Liebling's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Liebling gets back to full guard.
Noonan wants to control from the top but Liebling keeps moving.
Liebling working for a triangle but Noonan defends it easily.
Noonan lands a couple of elbows.
Liebling trying to control the position.
Liebling avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Liebling has momentary wrist control but Noonan slips an elbow through the middle.
Liebling wants to sweep here but Noonan controlling him for the moment.
Noonan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mickey Noonan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Noonan 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mickey Noonan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Disis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tadamasa Yamada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Disis comes to the cage accompanied by Polly Jean Harvey - Angry Johnny. Johnny Disis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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192 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johnny Disis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tadamasa Yamada!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Hugh Johnson and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Disis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Disis cracks Yamada with a right hand to the side of the head.
Yamada instigates a clinch.
Yamada lands with a light punch inside.
Disis jumps into guard, dragging Yamada to the mat.
Yamada trying to control but Disis is working from the bottom.
Disis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yamada is aware though and is defending well.
Disis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Yamada looks like he's trying to stand up.
Disis throwing shots but Yamada is blocking nicely.
Yamada tries to kick Disis off in order to stand up. Disis Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Disis working the ground and pound but Yamada is defending the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Disis in side control, throwing shots but Yamada defends.
You can see the frustration on Yamada's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Disis sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Yamada is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Yamada tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Disis wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Disis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Yamada tries to clinch but Disis moves out of range.
Yamada throws a series of punches but Disis avoids them all with ease.
Disis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Disis pulls guard successfully.
Disis working for a triangle but Yamada defends it easily.
Disis working for a triangle but Yamada defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Disis can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Yamada controls the pace.
Disis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yamada doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yamada manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Yamada stands up and waves to Disis to follow him.
The fighters circle momentarily. Yamada darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Disis darts in and clinches Yamada up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Disis.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Yamada tries to break free but Disis pushes him back against the cage.
Disis jumps into guard, dragging Yamada to the mat.
Disis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yamada defends well.
Yamada is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Disis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Disis wants to improve his position but instead Yamada has moved into half guard.
Disis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yamada wants to stand up but Disis is controlling the position.
Disis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Disis is breathing heavily.
Yamada passes into side control, despite Disis's attempt to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tadamasa Yamada will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Disis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Yamada swivels and escapes.
Yamada fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yamada moves in looking to clinch but Disis pushes him off.
Johnny Disis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yamada cracks Disis with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Yamada fails with an attempt to clinch.
Disis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yamada.
Yamada tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Disis counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Yamada works on Disis's body with a couple of short punches.
Yamada misses with an elbow strike.
Disis fails to pull guard.
Yamada lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yamada pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Disis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Disis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamada gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Yamada is trying to force a seperation but Disis has the dominant position.
Disis wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Disis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yamada lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Disis lands with a light punch inside.
Yamada throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Yamada is trying to break the clinch but Disis is controlling him.
Yamada wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Disis has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Disis.
A short left from Yamada.
Yamada tries to break free but Disis pushes him back against the cage.
Yamada prevents a takedown attempt there.
Yamada is trying to break free.
Yamada lands a left hand.
Disis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yamada just stands there and leans against the cage.
Disis looking for a takedown.
Yamada's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A lazy left from Yamada finds it's target.
It looks like Johnny Disis has been cut.
Nice takedown defense from Yamada. No joy for Disis on that attempt.
Disis on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Disis circles away from the clinch attempt
and Disis counters with a shoot takedown. Yamada fights it but they end up in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamada wants to stand up but Disis is controlling him.
Yamada is pulling down on Disis's head to control his posture.
Yamada is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Disis is controlling him.
Disis wants to control from the top but Yamada keeps moving.
Yamada is controlling Disis's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamada working a defensive guard but Disis manages to pass into side control anyway.
Disis tries to move to mount but Yamada blocks the move with his legs.
The strikes coming from Disis are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Yamada tries to buck Disis off but Disis is having none of it.
Disis fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Disis swats away the attempt to clinch by Yamada.
Disis closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamada wants to control but Disis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Disis throwing shots but Yamada is blocking nicely.
Yamada wants to control but Disis is keeping busy.
Disis stalling away here and it's allowed Yamada to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Disis throwing strikes from guard but Yamada blocks nicely.
Disis stops Yamada from standing up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Disis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yamada scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tadamasa Yamada showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Johnny Disis's cut.
That's time! Disis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Disis.
Good shot there by Yamada.
Nice takedown defense from Yamada. No joy for Disis on that attempt.
Yamada wants to clinch up but Disis keeps it at a distance.
Disis checks a leg kick nicely.
Yamada looks to land a combination but Disis avoids it well.
Yamada wants to clinch up but Disis keeps it at a distance.
Yamada swinging wilding here.
Disis rushes Yamada and presses him up against the cage.
Yamada makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yamada lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Disis.
Disis has Yamada pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Yamada manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Disis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yamada lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Disis.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yamada.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Yamada.
Yamada breaks the clinch.
Disis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Disis gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Yamada darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Yamada scores with a one two! Disis had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Disis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Disis.
Yamada forces Disis back against the cage and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yamada.
Yamada is trying to break free.
Yamada has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short left from Yamada.
Disis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Yamada's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnny Disis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Disis swats away the attempt to clinch by Yamada.
Yamada wants to clinch.
Disis moves into the clinch.
Yamada gets through Disis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yamada lands with a right to the head.
Yamada lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yamada gets underhooks to prevent Disis's takedown attempt.
Disis is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Yamada throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Yamada tries to circle away but Disis has him pinned against the cage.
Yamada pushes off an throws an elbow but Disis leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Disis.
Disis is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Yamada gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Yamada escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yamada tries to clinch up but Disis circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Disis keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Disis is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Yamada.
Disis moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Yamada fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Disis on the side of the head.
Yamada scores with a sloppy right hand. Disis should have avoided that one.
Yamada clinches but Disis breaks the clinch
and Disis counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Disis.
Yamada scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yamada breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yamada takes the fight into the clinch.
Yamada tries to break free but Disis pushes him back against the cage.
Disis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yamada just stands there and leans against the cage.
Yamada lands a hook that snaps the head of Disis backwards.
A bit of stalling here from Yamada.
Yamada is pressed up against the cage. Disis has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Yamada down to the mat. Yamada avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Yamada ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamada misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Good standup being displayed there by Yamada as he connects with a hook.
Disis takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Yamada lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Disis has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Disis there as he acknowledges the shot.
Yamada motions for Disis to come forward. Yamada throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tadamasa Yamada seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab from Yamada.
Yamada tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Disis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yamada tries to close the distance and clinch up but Disis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Disis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Yamada wants to clinch.
Tadamasa Yamada is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yamada connects with a right hand. Disis shakes it off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tadamasa Yamada comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Yamada winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tadamasa Yamada!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oppolla Doc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derya Sevket (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Doc might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Heat - The Jesus and Mary Chain. Sevket has chosen In the Club as his entrance music. Oppolla Doc has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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255 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Oppolla Doc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Derya Sevket!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Skip Squint and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doc looks to land a combination but Sevket avoids it well.
Doc cracks Sevket with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Doc has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Sevket to stand back up!
It looks like Derya Sevket has been cut.
Doc closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Sevket out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Oppolla Doc!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Bowbish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carter Potter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Potter has chosen THE LION SLEEPS TONIGHT as his entrance music. Carter Potter will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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255 lbs
11 - 2 - 0 |
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196 cm
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259 lbs
10 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dan Bowbish!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Carter Potter!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Summer Carpenter and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Potter wants to land a leg kick but Bowbish is out of range.
Bowbish throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Potter was covering up waiting for the punch and Bowbish finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Potter keeping moving, preventing Bowbish from controlling successfully.
Potter looking for a sweep. Not yet Potter, not yet.
Bowbish throws a big right hand that misses.
Bowbish missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowbish trying to control the position from guard on top but Potter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Potter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bowbish scores a takedown into full mount!
Potter keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bowbish looking to ground and pound but Potter is blocking nicely.
Bowbish sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Potter keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bowbish working Potter over with strikes here.
Potter wants to control but Bowbish is having none of it.
Potter working to try and regain half guard.
Bowbish sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Bowbish wants to control the pace but Potter is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowbish with the ground and pound from mount.
It looks like Carter Potter has been cut.
Bowbish breaks from Potter's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Bowbish controlling from the full mount.
Bowbish thowing shots but they're missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bowbish thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Potter is working to get back to half guard.
Bowbish lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bowbish throwing strikes here but Potter is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowbish unloading with bombs!
Potter is squirming around, avoiding Bowbish's attempts to control the action.
Bowbish with good strikes from the mount here!
Bowbish with good strikes from the mount here!
That has opened up Carter Potter's cut even more.
Bowbish controlling the pace for now.
Bowbish can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Potter is looking to escape.
Bowbish lands a heavy elbow.
Carter Potter's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Carter Potter's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dan Bowbish!
Dan Bowbish is the new heavyweight champion!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
45% |
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