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KDU 25 - Amped PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Paul Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo Bertos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul Hogan could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Leo Bertos's chin.
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130 lbs
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132 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Paul Hogan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leo Bertos!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Damien Edna and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bertos jabs Hogan right on the nose. Hogan blinks but takes it well.
Bertos avoids the body shot from Hogan.
Bertos changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hogan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bertos cracks Hogan with a big elbow.
Bertos tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hogan can't do much from the bottom here.
Hogan prevents Bertos from improving position.
Bertos sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hogan is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Bertos throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Bertos tries to advance to mount but Hogan denies him.
Bertos cracks Hogan with a big right hand but Hogan just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Bertos misses with the ground and pound.
Bertos is working Hogan over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hogan tries to bench press Bertos off him but Bertos keeps the position.
Hogan avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bertos.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan sneaks back into half guard.
Hogan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hogan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bertos defends well.
Hogan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bertos defends well.
Hogan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bertos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hogan working for a triangle but Bertos defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bertos passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogan is trying to improve his position.
Bertos tries for a kimura but Hogan is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bertos landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Bertos is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hogan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Hogan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hogan regains half guard.
Hogan is breathing heavily.
Hogan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bertos content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bertos with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bertos passes into half guard.
Bertos prevents Hogan from improving his position.
Hogan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bertos scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bertos wants to pass the guard but Hogan is defending well.
Hogan has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Bertos escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Bertos!
Bertos tries for a kimura but Hogan is defending well.
Bertos landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Bertos stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Hogan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bertos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bertos tries to clinch but Hogan moves out of range.
Bertos clinches up with Hogan and pushes him back against the cage.
Bertos is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hogan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bertos has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hogan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hogan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bertos gets underhooks to prevent Hogan's takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Bertos dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hogan closes the distance and clinches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bertos jumps guard.
Hogan being controlled here momentarily.
Hogan looking to pass the guard.
Bertos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bertos is trying to control the position but Hogan postures up.
Hogan drops back looking for a leg! Bertos is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bertos manages to kick Hogan off! Hogan jumps back into Bertos's guard.
Hogan drops back looking for a leg! Bertos is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bertos manages to kick Hogan off! Hogan jumps back into Bertos's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bertos is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hogan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bertos's guard.
Bertos landing strikes from the bottom.
Hogan trying to control the action but Bertos is working from the bottom.
Hogan wants to work for an arm triangle but Bertos is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bertos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hogan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
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.
Bertos is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hogan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hogan's back!
Bertos connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Hogan to escape the position.
Hogan manages to reverse the position and now he's in Bertos's guard. Nice work there by Hogan.
Bertos is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bertos is trying to control the action in half guard but Hogan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hogan actively working from the bottom here.
Hogan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bertos winds up and cracks Hogan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bertos is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Hogan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hogan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bertos looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hogan wants to get back to full guard but Bertos has passed into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hogan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hogan in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Bertos landing punches.
Hogan regains half guard.
Ground and pound from Bertos.
Leo Bertos has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bertos passes to side control.
Hogan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bertos scoring with punches from side control.
Hogan taking a bit of punishment here - Bertos scoring with strikes.
Hogan is looking for a sweep.
Hogan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bertos off and has taken his back!
Bertos rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Bertos moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hogan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bertos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bertos is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Bertos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Hogan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bertos decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hogan's guard.
Bertos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bertos working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bertos looking to pass the guard.
Bertos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hogan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hogan is trying to keep Bertos in close.
Hogan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bertos is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bertos trying to control the position from guard on top but Hogan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hogan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bertos sprawls well initially but Hogan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bertos wants to get back to full guard.
Hogan is looking for a kimura but Bertos is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hogan to get the leverage.
Hogan is thwarting Bertos's attempts to control the position.
Bertos is trying to get back to full guard.
Bertos punching from the bottom.
Hogan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bertos wants to control but Hogan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bertos doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hogan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bertos's guard.
Hogan drops back looking for a leg! Bertos is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bertos manages to kick Hogan off! Hogan jumps back into Bertos's guard.
Bertos lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Hogan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bertos looking for a guillotine here but Hogan defends easily.
Hogan wants to control from the top but Bertos keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bertos wants to sweep here but Hogan controlling him for the moment.
Bertos working a defensive guard here.
Bertos might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hogan kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hogan postures up in Bertos's guard and throws a big left but Bertos blocks it.
Hogan passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hogan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bertos has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bertos gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Paul Hogan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bertos flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Bertos is looking to control Hogan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bertos avoid being mounted?
Hogan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hogan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bertos is just riding it out for now. Hogan eventually gives up the hold.
Hogan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bertos punching from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Paul Hogan.
I think Bertos has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leo Bertos!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jorge threesixfive (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stelios Nicosiou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nicosiou has chosen Shit it down 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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215 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jorge threesixfive!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stelios Nicosiou!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Hugh Johnson and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nicosiou showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from threesixfive.
threesixfive looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
threesixfive takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nicosiou throws a left and a right that both miss
and threesixfive counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by threesixfive.
Nicosiou working a defensive guard here.
threesixfive avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
threesixfive trying to control the position from guard on top but Nicosiou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nicosiou is looking for a triangle but threesixfive pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
threesixfive won't allow Nicosiou to sweep him here.
threesixfive works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nicosiou has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. threesixfive is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
threesixfive seems to be working for a kimura but Nicosiou defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nicosiou gets full guard.
Nicosiou had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. threesixfive is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Nicosiou Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take threesixfive's back instead.
Nicosiou is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Nicosiou looks gassed!
Nicosiou avoiding threesixfive 's attempts to control his hands.
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.
threesixfive is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nicosiou is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
threesixfive is trying to break free.
Nicosiou doesn't have the hooks in and threesixfive manages to turn into his guard.
threesixfive pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nicosiou 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.
threesixfive will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nicosiou throws a right and a left that threesixfive avoids nicely.
Nicosiou throws a jab but it's blocked by threesixfive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicosiou just misses with a punch to the body.
Nicosiou shoots and misses
enabling threesixfive to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Stelios Nicosiou has been cut.
threesixfive gets the takedown into side control.
threesixfive has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Nicosiou is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. threesixfive yanks on the arm and Nicosiou is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by threesixfive.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jorge threesixfive!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sheamus Noonan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Melvin Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carter has chosen like light to flies - trivium as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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144 lbs
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145 lbs
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Dangerous GnP
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Counter striker
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sheamus Noonan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Melvin Carter!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Eliza Hachem and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noonan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Carter circles away quickly and effectively.
Carter closes the distance and clinches up with Noonan, looking for a takedown. Carter pushes Noonan against the cage but Noonan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Carter fails with a takedown attempt.
A slow jab from Noonan misses its intended target.
Carter shoots for a double leg takedown but Noonan sprawls well. He's pushed Carter's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sheamus Noonan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Melvin Carter.
Carter takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Carter 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.
Noonan stuffs the takedown.
Noonan stuffs the takedown attempt from Carter. Carter gets slowly back to his feet.
Carter looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Noonan is fending him off so far but Carter persists. Nope, Noonan circles away and we're back to standing.
A shot to de liver by Noonan. Beautiful body shot.
Carter looks gassed!
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!
Noonan lands a body shot.
Noonan cracks Carter with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Noonan has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Carter to stand back up!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noonan grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Carter takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Noonan cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sheamus Noonan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Boot Head (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Spicoli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Head comes to the cage accompanied by Let It Rock. Spicoli has chosen Wipe Out as his entrance music. Jeff Spicoli told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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198 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Boot Head!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jeff Spicoli!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spicoli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Head was well out of range. Poor timing from Spicoli.
Spicoli closes this distance looking for a takedown but Head circles away.
Spicoli circles away from the clinch attempt.
Head has Spicoli up against the cage in a clinch.
Head lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Head throws a punch but it's blocked by Spicoli.
Head manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Head fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spicoli has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Head is leaning against Spicoli and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Spicoli has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Spicoli lands a hook that snaps the head of Head backwards.
Head holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Spicoli takes a shot to the head.
Head throws a head punch that misses.
Head lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A bit of stalling here from Spicoli.
Spicoli wants to break the clinch but can't.
Head misses with a punch to the body.
Head misses with some punches.
Head scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Head.
Spicoli tries to stall but Head uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Spicoli is trying to break the clinch but Head has him pressed against the cage.
Spicoli lands a nice shot to the body.
Spicoli working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Head lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Head.
Spicoli changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Head fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Spicoli lands with a cross.
Head wants to clinch up but Spicoli keeps it at a distance.
Head throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Spicoli.
Head is looking to clinch.
Head doesn't manage to clinch there - Spicoli circles away.
Head cracks the inside of Spicoli's front leg.
Spicoli lunges at Head with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Head's hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Head displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Spicoli.
Boot Head has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Spicoli.
Spicoli looks gassed!
A swing and a miss from Spicoli.
Head avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Head tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Spicoli paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Head slips under a jab from Spicoli.
Spicoli with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Head to score with a decent uppercut.
Spicoli throws a shot from downtown. Head moves away and avoids it.
Head tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Spicoli paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Spicoli loads up on a big right hand but Head slips the punch.
Head forces Spicoli back against the cage and clinches.
Spicoli looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Head is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Head softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Head has Spicoli pressed against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Head for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Head throws a punch but it's blocked by Spicoli.
Spicoli is leaning against Head and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spicoli. Head does a little dance to reset his feet.
Head lands a nice leg kick that just misses Spicoli's sensitive parts.
Spicoli throws out a loose jab but Head uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spicoli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spicoli throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Spicoli misses with a body shot.
Good shot there by Head.
Spicoli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Head tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A lazy left from Spicoli finds it's target.
Head tries to bum rush Spicoli with a series of wild strikes but Spicoli uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Head bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Head thows a left - swing and a miss!
Head is looking to clinch but Spicoli is avoiding it.
Head connects with a right hand. Spicoli shakes it off.
Head thuds his right hand into Spicoli's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Spicoli avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Spicoli waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Head.
Head tries to clinch up.
Head tries to clinch but Spicoli is having none of it.
Head takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Head lands a head kick!
Head staying out of range there.
Spicoli swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Head counters with a straight right hand.
Head lands a head kick!
Spicoli fails to land with a series of punches.
Head on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Head swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Spicoli counters with a stiff right hand.
Head stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Spicoli misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Head counters with a two punch combo.
Spicoli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Head was well out of range. Poor timing from Spicoli.
Spicoli doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spicoli bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Head's head.
Head has managed to clinch.
Head misses with a body punch.
Spicoli tries to circle away but Head has him pinned against the cage.
Spicoli blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boot Head dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Head avoids the body shot from Spicoli.
Head tries to clinch but Spicoli moves out of range.
Spicoli uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Head has time to react.
Head avoids the body shot from Spicoli.
Head wants to clinch
and Spicoli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Spicoli throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Spicoli is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A jab from Spicoli misses.
Spicoli fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Head connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Head tries to clinch but Spicoli is having none of it.
Boot Head is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spicoli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Head.
Spicoli is breathing heavily.
Head paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A slow jab from Spicoli misses its intended target.
Spicoli moves in looking to clinch but Head pushes him off.
Head dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Spicoli. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spicoli scores with a body shot.
Spicoli takes a swing at Head's ribcage but misses.
Spicoli avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Spicoli misses with a hook. Head ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Spicoli misses the target.
Head has taken the fight to the clinch.
Head content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Head lands a hook to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Spicoli's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Head holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Head is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spicoli is defending well for now.
Head presses Spicoli against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Head lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spicoli backwards.
Spicoli's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Head tries to clinch up.
Boot Head is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spicoli misses with a hook to the body
and Head counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A right-left combo lands from Spicoli.
Head tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Head darts in trying to clinch
enabling Spicoli to counter with a crisp jab.
Spicoli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Head manages to avoid it.
Head doesn't manage to clinch there - Spicoli circles away.
Head lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Head throws a predictable looking body shot
and Spicoli counters with a straight right hand.
Donk. Spicoli catches Head right on the button with a cross.
No joy there for Head, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Spicoli misses with a takedown attempt - Head sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Head gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Spicoli wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Spicoli blocks an uppercut.
Head prevents Spicoli from breaking the clinch.
Head blocks a body shot from Spicoli.
Head softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Spicoli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Head misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spicoli tries to break free but Head pushes him back against the cage.
Head swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spicoli effectively controlling the action here.
Spicoli is working for takedown but Head is calmly controlling the position for now.
Boot Head has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Spicoli.
Head lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spicoli backwards.
Spicoli is trying to break free.
Good body shot from Spicoli.
Come on Head - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Head misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Head.
Head has Spicoli pressed against the cage.
Head lands a shoulder strike.
Head stalls.
Head doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Head makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Head'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.
Spicoli is looking to break free of the clinch but Head has double underhooks.
Spicoli working hard to break the clinch.
Head has a couple of punches blocked by Spicoli.
Spicoli is trying to force a seperation but Head has the dominant position.
Spicoli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Head's elbow.
Head has Spicoli pressed against the cage, preventing Spicoli from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Boot Head has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Head misses with a punch to the body.
Spicoli is trying to maintain a safe position but Head gets an underhook and turns Spicoli into the cage.
Head doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spicoli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Head lands a left hand.
Head displaying some good clinch control by pressing Spicoli up against the cage.
Head misses with a hook to the ribs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spicoli looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Spicoli working hard to break the clinch.
Head looking to throw knees to the head but Spicoli is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boot Head dominated that second round.
That's time! Head's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Head closes the distance and pushes Spicoli back into the cage.
Head doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spicoli wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Spicoli is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Head pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Head is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Spicoli is keeping busy.
Spicoli digs a right hand into Head's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Head's gas tank.
Head swings wildly with an uppercut but Spicoli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Head lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spicoli backwards.
Spicoli prevents a body shot from Head.
Spicoli is trying to break the clinch but Head is controlling him.
A short right from Head.
Head keeps control of Spicoli as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Spicoli tries to circle away but Head has him pinned against the cage.
Head doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Head.
Spicoli has had enough of the clinch but Head keeps him there for the moment.
Spicoli is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spicoli works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Spicoli wants to break free but Head has control.
Still in the clinch, Head scores with a nice short uppercut.
Spicoli is looking to control Head's arms but Head gets an underhook and turns him. Now Spicoli has his back to the cage.
Spicoli takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice left hand lands by Head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Head as Spicoli tries to tie him up.
Head doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Head scores with a nice hook to the head.
Spicoli's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Spicoli wants to break the clinch but can't.
Head lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Spicoli working hard to break the clinch.
Head lands with a short shot to the head.
Spicoli is trying to break free.
Spicoli is trying to break the clinch but Head is controlling him.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Spicoli is working for takedown but Head is calmly controlling the position for now.
Head lands with a left to the head.
Head effectively controlling the action here.
Head trying to stall but Spicoli improves his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Head as the two fighters clinch.
Head leaning his opponent against the cage.
Head stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spicoli has Head pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Head manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Boot Head has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Spicoli.
Good body shot from Head.
Spicoli is trying to break the clinch but Head is controlling him.
Head digs a right hand into Spicoli's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Spicoli's gas tank.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Head.
Head landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Head misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spicoli looking to slow down the pace here.
Head lands with a short shot to the head.
Head lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Head - that landed with a thud.
Head has Spicoli pressed against the cage, preventing Spicoli from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Head throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short left from Head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Head will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Spicoli up against the cage.
Head landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Head lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Spicoli or not.
Head lands with a right to the head.
Head pushes Spicoli back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jeff Spicoli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Head takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Head lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Head fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Head scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Head looking to stall.
Spicoli wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Head has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Spicoli on the inside.
Head swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Head.
Head is trying to stall.
Head misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Head.
Spicoli's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Head tries to throw a body punch but Spicoli avoids it by throwing Head back against the cage.
Spicoli is working Head over against the cage.
Head is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Spicoli escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spicoli fails with the takedown.
Head connects with a jab.
Head tries to clinch up but Spicoli circles away and keeps his distance.
Spicoli misses the jab.
Head ducks under a wild hook from Spicoli.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spicoli circles away from the clinch attempt.
Head is looking to clinch.
Head throws a sloppy head kick and Spicoli moves out of range easily.
Boot Head is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Spicoli lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Head circles away quickly and effectively.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boot Head showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Head, 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boot Head!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Walter Sobchak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregory The Giraffe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sobchak comes to the cage accompanied by sublime - seed. The Giraffe is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Little Things. Walter Sobchak could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Gregory The Giraffe's chin.
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250 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Walter Sobchak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gregory The Giraffe!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Steve Erwin and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Giraffe leaves Sobchak with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The Giraffe misses with a body kick.
Sobchak has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by The Giraffe.
Sobchak is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Giraffe tries to clinch but Sobchak moves out of range.
The Giraffe lands a big head kick that sends Sobchak tumbling to the mat! The Giraffe takes a step backwards and waves Sobchak back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Sobchak is rocked!
It looks like Walter Sobchak has been cut.
The Giraffe misses with a head kick.
Oh Sobchak is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The Giraffe feints a jab and as Sobchak dips his head, The Giraffe unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Sobchak right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Sobchak falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! The Giraffe smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gregory The Giraffe!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Casper Orion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ian Noonan (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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210 lbs
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Casper Orion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ian Noonan!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Winston Howard and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orion keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Noonan.
A slow jab from Noonan misses its intended target.
Orion displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Noonan throws out the jab.
Noonan swats away the attempt to clinch by Orion.
A combination from Orion does no damage.
Orion tries to clinch up.
A combination from Orion does no damage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Noonan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Orion.
Orion showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Noonan.
Orion dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Noonan. That did some damage!
Noonan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Noonan lands with a shot to the body.
Noonan punishes Orion's body with a nice straight punch.
Noonan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Orion at a distance.
Orion is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orion takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Noonan lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Orion - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Noonan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ian Noonan!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dirk Janssen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Mundine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Janssen comes to the cage accompanied by No Easy Way Out by Robert Tepper. The crowd seem to be enjoying Mundine's choice of entrance music: Head Bussa - Lil Scrappy. Anthony Mundine is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dirk Janssen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Anthony Mundine!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Skip Squint and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Mundine, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Janssen dodges the punch combination from Mundine.
A leg kick checked by Mundine.
Janssen is looking to slow Mundine down with leg kicks.
Mundine misses with a few strikes there.
Mundine throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mundine lands with an uppercut that bounces Janssen off the cage and back into rage.
Janssen throws a front kick aimed at Mundine's knee but Mundine avoids it well.
Mundine doesn't manage to clinch there - Janssen circles away.
Mundine misses with a few strikes there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mundine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mundine tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mundine is looking to clinch.
Janssen scores with a head kick.
It looks like Anthony Mundine has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mundine misses with a two punch combination.
Janssen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mundine checks a low kick from Janssen.
Mundine shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Janssen.
Mundine looks gassed!
Janssen lands a brutal head kick. Mundine looks out on his feet and Janssen throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Dirk Janssen!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lidel Castro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thery Sanon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanon has chosen Singles Run as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lidel Castro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thery Sanon!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, John Mangel and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castro lands with a hook. Sanon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
It looks like Thery Sanon has been cut.
Sanon drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Castro keeping moving, preventing Sanon from controlling successfully.
Castro has a closed guard, preventing Sanon from standing up.
Castro wants to get back to his feet but Sanon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanon trying to control but Castro is working from the bottom.
Castro manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sanon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sanon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Castro thuds a left hand into Sanon's body.
Castro throws a right hand that Sanon ducks under and follows up with a left that Sanon also avoids with ease.
Castro misses the shot to the body.
Castro tests Sanon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sanon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Castro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sanon is rocked!
Castro fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Sanon to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Sanon looks to clinch but Castro throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Sanon taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Lidel Castro!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Black comes to the cage accompanied by AC/DC - Back in Black. Lucas Black could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jake Jordan's chin.
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182 lbs
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lucas Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jake Jordan!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Winston Howard and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black throws a right and a left that Jordan avoids nicely.
Black thows a body shot but no joy.
Jordan misses with a hook to the body
and Black counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jordan misses with a combination
and Black counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A combination from Black does no damage.
Black sizes up Jordan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A jab lands there for Black.
Black swinging wilding here.
Donk. Black catches Jordan right on the button with a cross.
Jordan throws a head kick but Black moves out of range.
Jordan throws a combination that misses
and Black counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Black connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jordan momentarily.
Jordan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Black.
Black misses with a two punch combination.
Jake Jordan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jordan moves away.
Jordan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jordan misses with a double jab
and Black counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Black misses with the combination.
Jordan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice shot lands for Black.
Black throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Good work by Black as he checks the leg kick.
Black scores with a hook to the body. Jordan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jordan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Black throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jordan.
Jordan throws a shot from downtown. Black moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jordan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jordan throws a leg kick that is checked
and Black cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Black scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jordan is rocked!
Black scores with a jab.
Jordan is still on wobbly legs! Can Black finish him?
Black Rushes Jordan and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Jordan is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Black Piles on the pressure and Jordan crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucas Black!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Barraclough (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piston Honda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barraclough kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is MGMT - Electric Feel. This should be a great matchup!
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180 lbs
6 - 0 - 1 |
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175 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Barraclough!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Piston Honda!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, John Mangel and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Honda throws a jab when Barraclough was well out of range.
Honda looks to score with a jab to the body but Barraclough is just out of range.
Honda throws a jab when Barraclough was well out of range.
A slow jab from Honda misses its intended target.
Honda jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Honda scores with a hook to the body. Barraclough takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Barraclough uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Honda.
Barraclough swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Honda misses with a hook to the body
and Barraclough counters with a left and a right that stings Honda.
Barraclough has managed to clinch.
Barraclough decides to pull guard.
Barraclough looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barraclough is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barraclough is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Honda is aware though and is defending well.
Barraclough wants to sweep here but Honda controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barraclough manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Honda manages to get himself to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barraclough accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Barraclough throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Honda works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barraclough pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Honda is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barraclough in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Honda trying to keep a closed guard but Barraclough is proving a slippery customer.
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.
Barraclough controls from within his opponent's guard.
Barraclough is looking to work some ground and pound but Honda has wrist control.
Honda keeping full guard, as Barraclough tries to pass.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Honda throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Barraclough counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Barraclough prevents Honda from improving his position.
Barraclough 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.
Barraclough missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barraclough trying to control from half guard but Honda is working away.
Honda blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barraclough.
Honda looks like he's trying to stand up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Honda misses with a hook.
Honda throws a predictable looking body shot
and Barraclough counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A head kick from Barraclough lands but Honda takes it in his stride.
Piston Honda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Honda misses with a straight right.
Barraclough keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Honda.
Honda misses with a jab to the body
and Barraclough counters with a series of strikes. Honda will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jab from Honda.
Barraclough checks a leg kick.
Barraclough gets the takedown into side control.
Honda is trying to get back to his feet.
Honda defending against the ground and pound.
Honda sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Barraclough lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Honda really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barraclough. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barraclough is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Barraclough dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Honda fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barraclough is out of range.
Barraclough lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Honda circles away quickly and effectively.
Honda missing with a left hand there. Barraclough was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Honda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Honda is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barraclough.
Honda swings away with a body shot that misses
and Barraclough counters with a three punch combo that has Honda backing up. Honda nods at Barraclough to acknowledge the strikes.
Honda lands a jab-cross combination.
Barraclough closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Honda did well to prevent Barraclough getting side control.
Barraclough tries to pass to full mount but Honda defends it.
Barraclough thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Honda's head.
Honda keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barraclough is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Honda doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barraclough.
Honda preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Barraclough works his way into side control.
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.
An elbow from Barraclough crashes against the mat.
Honda parries the strikes from Barraclough easily there. Barraclough is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Honda to escape.
Barraclough sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Honda is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Honda can't do much from the bottom here.
Barraclough controlling the position.
Honda taking a bit of punishment here - Barraclough scoring with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barraclough is looking to take a break and control but Honda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barraclough postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Barraclough misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Barraclough landing strikes.
Honda tries to bench press Barraclough off him but Barraclough keeps the position.
Honda is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
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.
Honda prevents Barraclough from moving into mount.
Barraclough throws an elbow but Honda slips to the side and avoids it well.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Barraclough slips a straight right by Honda.
Honda throws a leg kick
and Barraclough counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Honda misses with a wild body shot.
Honda missing with a left hand there. Barraclough was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A combination from Honda does no damage.
Barraclough ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A right-left combo lands from Barraclough.
Honda throws a lazy head kick
and Barraclough counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Barraclough.
Barraclough has Honda pressed against the cage, preventing Honda from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Barraclough gets through Honda's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Barraclough dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Barraclough scores with a three punch combo!
Barraclough throws a combination. Honda tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Honda jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Honda connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Barraclough misses with a jab, cross combination.
Honda looks to land a left hand but Barraclough moved out of range nicely.
Honda misses with an uppercut.
Honda lands a lovely overhand right.
Honda throws a hook but Barraclough blocks it.
Honda throws a combination that misses
and Barraclough counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Barraclough.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barraclough wants to control from the top but Honda keeps moving.
Barraclough makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barraclough trying to control but Honda is working from the bottom.
Barraclough throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Honda is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Honda working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barraclough.
Barraclough throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Barraclough has gone for a leg lock! Honda slips out almost immediately though and dives into Barraclough's guard.
Honda would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Honda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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.
Barraclough trying to control the position.
Mike Barraclough overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barraclough looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barraclough is working hard here to advance position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barraclough is on top in guard.
Barraclough postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Barraclough with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Barraclough pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Honda is keeping the position for now.
Barraclough trying to control but Honda is working from the bottom.
Barraclough postures up in Honda's guard and throws a big left but Honda blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Honda keeping moving, preventing Barraclough from controlling successfully.
Barraclough pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Honda is keeping the position for now.
Barraclough 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.
Barraclough in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Honda is trying to control the position but Barraclough postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Barraclough clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Honda throws a left and a right that both miss
and Barraclough counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Honda!
Barraclough controlling his opponent.
Barraclough looking to ground and pound but Honda is blocking nicely.
Barraclough thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Barraclough scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Honda?
Barraclough looking to ground and pound but Honda is blocking nicely.
Barraclough throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Barraclough breaks from Honda's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barraclough throws some wild stikes that Honda manages to avoid easily.
Barraclough working for a submission but Honda is keeping him at bay.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Honda avoids a series of strikes thrown by Barraclough.
Barraclough throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Barraclough with the ground and pound from mount.
Barraclough unloads with some shots from mount but Honda bucks and avoids them well.
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.
Honda really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Barraclough throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Barraclough looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Honda is looking to get to half guard.
Barraclough looking to finish with strikes here!
Barraclough jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Honda is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Honda and Barraclough has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Honda prevents Barraclough from improving position.
Honda is trying to improve his position.
Barraclough goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Honda rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Barraclough's guard! Nice work there by Honda!
Barraclough working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Honda doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Honda manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Barraclough throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Barraclough is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Honda is aware though and is defending well.
Barraclough looking to control.
Honda preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Barraclough had his way with Piston Honda in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Honda lands a jab to Barraclough's midsection.
Honda misses with a double jab
and Barraclough counters with a nice uppercut.
Honda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barraclough manages to avoid it.
Barraclough takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Honda misses with a two punch combination.
Barraclough slips a straight right by Honda.
Honda will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Honda throws a hook to the side of Barraclough's head but Barraclough sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barraclough fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Honda misses with a wild body shot.
Honda looks to score with a jab to the body but Barraclough is just out of range.
Honda throws a hook but Barraclough blocks it.
Barraclough uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Honda.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Honda.
Honda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barraclough manages to avoid it.
Honda misses with a body shot.
Honda takes a swing at Barraclough's ribcage but misses.
Barraclough buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Honda misses with an uppercut.
Honda fails to land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Barraclough.
Honda throws a lazy head kick
enabling Barraclough to counter with a crisp jab.
Honda throws a body punch but Barraclough moves out of range.
Barraclough uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Honda.
A jab from Honda misses.
Barraclough scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Barraclough is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Honda is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barraclough sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Honda is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Barraclough wants to control but Honda is keeping him busy.
Barraclough controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barraclough throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Barraclough grinds an elbow into Honda's temple.
Check out the look on Barraclough's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Barraclough sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Honda is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Mike Barraclough is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Barraclough in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Sloppy strikes there by Barraclough.
Piston Honda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Honda struggling a bit here.
Barraclough trying to control the position but Honda is working away.
Barraclough throws a strike aimed at the side of Honda's head but Honda avoids it well.
Honda is not content to let Barraclough control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mike Barraclough.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Barraclough, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 50:45
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 50:45
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Barraclough!
Mike Barraclough is the new welterweight champion!
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