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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kenan Groso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Groso's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bosnian National Anthem. Henderson has chosen "Sandstorm" - Darude as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kenan Groso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tommy Henderson!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Summer Carpenter and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Groso moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Groso swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Groso falls off balance throwing a combination
and Henderson counters with a body kick.
Henderson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Groso manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Henderson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Groso looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Groso looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Groso!
Henderson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Groso off and has taken his back!
Henderson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Groso defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Henderson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Groso trying to get back to his feet but Henderson is in full control for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henderson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Groso knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Groso for a finish.
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.
Henderson looking for the choke from the back.
Henderson looking for the choke from the back.
Henderson looks gassed!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Henderson doesn't have the hooks in and Groso manages to turn into his guard.
Groso trying to stand up but can't free himself from Henderson's guard.
Groso is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Henderson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Groso has passed into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Groso throws an elbow but Henderson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Henderson being controlled for a moment.
Groso trying to control the position but Henderson is working away.
The strikes coming from Groso are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Groso working the head and body with strikes.
Henderson is looking to regain half guard here but Groso keeps moving and retains side control.
Henderson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Henderson looking for submissions off his back.
Groso is looking to take a break and control but Henderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Henderson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Henderson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Groso has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Groso looking to finish Henderson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Henderson!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Henderson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Groso looks to land a combination but Henderson avoids it well.
Groso lands a jab-cross combination.
Groso fails to land with a series of punches.
Henderson moves in looking to clinch but Groso pushes him off.
Henderson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Groso.
Groso tests Henderson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Groso swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Henderson counters with a nice kick to the body.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Henderson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Henderson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Henderson moves into full mount!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Groso turns into him and now he's in Henderson's guard.
Groso got a little sloppy there for a moment and Henderson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Groso has managed to get both his arms back between Henderson's legs - danger averted.
Groso looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Henderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Henderson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Groso can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Groso trying to control but Henderson is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Groso accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Groso wants to control from the top but Henderson keeps moving.
Henderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Groso is one step ahead there.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Groso dodges the punch combination from Henderson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Henderson is looking to clinch.
Henderson avoids the head kick by Groso.
Henderson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Groso swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Groso misses with a combination
and Henderson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Groso's guard.
Henderson has gone for a leg lock! Groso slips out almost immediately though and dives into Henderson's guard.
Groso has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Henderson to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Groso is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Henderson pulls down on the head and he's put Groso to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tommy Henderson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Izzy Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iqbal Al Mamood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Al Mamood has chosen Mamute Pequenino as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Izzy Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Iqbal Al Mamood!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Bruno Hogan and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Mamood feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Al Mamood looking to sit in guard and control but Ryan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ryan throws a strike but Al Mamood rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Al Mamood landing with the ground and pound.
Ryan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Al Mamood landing with the ground and pound.
Ryan trying to control the position.
Al Mamood trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Mamood is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ryan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Al Mamood.
Al Mamood trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ryan wants to clinch.
Al Mamood avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Al Mamood fails with the takedown.
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.
Al Mamood drops his hands momentarily and Ryan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ryan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ryan goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ryan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Al Mamood fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ryan avoids it really well and circles away.
Ryan throws a wild body kick that Al Mamood sees coming a mile off.
Nice takedown defense from Ryan. No joy for Al Mamood on that attempt.
Izzy Ryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iqbal Al Mamood.
Ryan throws a right and a left that Al Mamood avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan doesn't manage to clinch there - Al Mamood circles away.
Al Mamood gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ryan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Al Mamood wants to control from the top but Ryan keeps moving.
Al Mamood postures up in Ryan's guard and throws a big left but Ryan blocks it.
Al Mamood looking to pass the guard.
Al Mamood looking to sit in guard and control but Ryan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Al Mamood preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Mamood bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ryan's guard.
Al Mamood trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Mamood looking to pass the guard.
Al Mamood's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Al Mamood trying to control but Ryan is working from the bottom.
Al Mamood seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Iqbal Al Mamood will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ryan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Al Mamood is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ryan.
Ryan swinging wilding here.
Ryan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ryan.
Ryan punishes Al Mamood's body with a nice straight punch.
Ryan thuds his right hand into Al Mamood's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ryan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ryan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Izzy Ryan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan throws a head kick that misses.
Al Mamood moves out of range as Ryan strikes.
Ryan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ryan misses with a body kick.
Ryan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ryan tries to clinch but Al Mamood is having none of it.
A jab lands there for Ryan.
Ryan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Al Mamood moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ryan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Al Mamood moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Al Mamood ducks under a wild hook from Ryan.
Al Mamood drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Al Mamood accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Al Mamood working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ryan's head.
Al Mamood wants to control from the top but Ryan keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Al Mamood accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ryan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Al Mamood working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Al Mamood throws and elbow that misses. Ryan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Al Mamood's guard. Nice move by Ryan!
Al Mamood looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ryan is one step ahead there.
Al Mamood pulls Ryan in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Al Mamood is proving hard to escape from.
Ryan wants to control from the top but Al Mamood keeps moving.
Al Mamood looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ryan is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Al Mamood lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ryan!
Al Mamood throws some wild stikes that Ryan manages to avoid easily.
Al Mamood sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ryan wants to control but Al Mamood is having none of it.
Al Mamood looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Izzy Ryan dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Al Mamood shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ryan defends it nicely.
Ryan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Al Mamood fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan throws a right hand that Al Mamood ducks under and follows up with a left that Al Mamood also avoids with ease.
Ryan misses with a few strikes there.
Ryan connects with a nice looking jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Ryan does no damage.
Ryan throws a series of punches but Al Mamood avoids them all with ease.
Al Mamood showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ryan.
Ryan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Al Mamood slips a jab and a cross from Ryan.
Ryan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Al Mamood on the side of the head.
Ryan looks to land a combination but Al Mamood avoids it well.
Ryan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ryan throws a nice looking combination but Al Mamood bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Izzy Ryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al Mamood throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ryan's waist but Ryan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Al Mamood off to one side.
Izzy Ryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iqbal Al Mamood.
A head kick misses from Ryan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ryan tries to clinch up.
Ryan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ryan misses with a two punch combination.
Ryan lands a jab to the nose.
Ryan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ryan wants to clinch.
Ryan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ryan wants it to stay on the feet.
Al Mamood closes the distance and clinches up with Ryan, looking for a takedown. Al Mamood pushes Ryan against the cage but Ryan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ryan throws a series of punches but Al Mamood moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Mamood closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ryan did well to prevent Al Mamood getting side control.
Ryan wants to control but Al Mamood is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ryan keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Ground and pound from Al Mamood.
Al Mamood content to control rather than advance.
Al Mamood not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Al Mamood trying to control from half guard but Ryan is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Mamood slows the pace down in half guard.
Ryan tries to roll over but Al Mamood keeps him under control.
Al Mamood slips a nice elbow through Ryan's hands, connecting with Ryan's forehead.
Al Mamood sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ryan defending well though.
Al Mamood is nestled in close to Ryan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Al Mamood thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ryan is refusing to be controlled, as Al Mamood sits in half guard.
Ryan has hold of Al Mamood's hands but Al Mamood slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Iqbal Al Mamood.
I think Al Mamood 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Iqbal Al Mamood!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rachid Elmerkaoui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Dunn (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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265 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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rachid Elmerkaoui!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Adam Dunn!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Bruno Hogan and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dunn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dunn looks gassed!
The fighters circling - Elmerkaoui throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Elmerkaoui scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dunn doesn't seem bothered though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Elmerkaoui ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dunn moves away.
Elmerkaoui fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dunn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Elmerkaoui.
Elmerkaoui misses with an uppercut.
Elmerkaoui scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like Adam Dunn has been cut.
Elmerkaoui fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dunn on the side of the head.
Elmerkaoui lands a brutal uppercut that launches Dunn off his feet! Dunn tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rachid Elmerkaoui!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between JD Dykstra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Croc Odile (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dykstra comes to the cage accompanied by Welcome to the jungle. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, JD Dykstra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Croc Odile!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Eliza Hachem and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Odile drives through with a takedown into guard.
Odile stands up from Dykstra's guard - Odile perhaps looking for a knockout.
Odile shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dykstra is trying to defend but Odile finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Odile wants to pass to mount but Dykstra is defending the position.
Odile is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Odile is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dykstra doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Odile.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dykstra trying to control here.
Odile is trying for a kimura here. Dykstra looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Odile wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Croc Odile!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Masaki Kimura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Ytlear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kimura comes to the cage accompanied by Yankee Station. Ytlear has chosen Necrophobic - The Third Antichrist as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Masaki Kimura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Ytlear!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, John Mangel and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kimura looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Ytlear!
Ytlear is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ytlear manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ytlear trying to hold on to Kimura's head to control him but Kimura postures up.
Kimura scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ytlear trying to control from the bottom.
Ytlear is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kimura scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimura not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ytlear is looking to control Kimura's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ytlear avoid being mounted?
Ytlear is refusing to be controlled, as Kimura sits in half guard.
Ytlear is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Kimura is tapping! Great win for Ytlear!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). James Ytlear!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rock Hoover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Griando Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rock Hoover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Griando Kelly!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Damien Edna and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Kelly.
It looks like Rock Hoover has been cut.
Kelly lands an overhand right.
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!
Kelly throws a right and a left that Hoover avoids nicely.
Kelly lands a big right hand that sends Hoover crashing to the mat! Kelly stays standing though and waves Hoover back to his feet!
Rock Hoover's cut is getting worse.
Hoover tries to clinch up but Kelly circles away and keeps his distance.
Hoover changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kelly tries to avoid it but Hoover manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kelly to the ground. Kelly escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hoover avoids the head kick by Kelly.
Kelly feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hoover sprawling to the canvas! Hoover rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kelly finish him?!
Hoover is rocked!
Kelly defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hoover.
Kelly cracks Hoover with a hook to the temple - Hoover is on wobbly legs here! Kelly swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Hoover falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Kelly wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Griando Kelly!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Heart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Michaels is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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260 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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250 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Counter striker
Determined |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Heart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Michaels!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Bruno Hogan and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heart throws a right hand that Michaels ducks under and follows up with a left that Michaels also avoids with ease.
Jack Heart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Michaels uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Heart.
Heart just misses with a punch to the body.
Michaels displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Heart throws out the jab.
Heart misses with an uppercut.
Michaels lands with an uppercut that bounces Heart off the cage and back into rage.
Heart looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice defenses there by Michaels.
Heart misses with an uppercut. Michaels saw that one coming.
Heart throws a series of punches but Michaels avoids them all with ease.
A jab from Heart misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michaels swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Heart throws a shot from downtown. Michaels moves away and avoids it.
Michaels scores with a jab to the jaw.
Michaels doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jack Heart is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Heart swivels and escapes.
Michaels misses with an uppercut.
Heart avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Heart lands a body shot.
Michaels looks gassed!
Heart swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Heart throws a series of punches but Michaels avoids them all with ease.
Heart connects with a looping right hand.
Heart looks to throw the jab but Michaels is out of range.
No joy there for Heart, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Heart throws a series of punches but Michaels moves out of range.
Heart looks to throw the jab but Michaels is out of range.
Heart checks a low kick from Michaels.
Michaels takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heart thows a body shot but no joy.
Heart connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Michaels momentarily.
It looks like Jack Michaels has been cut.
Michaels takes a swing at Heart's ribcage but misses.
Heart throws a nice looking combination but Michaels bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Heart connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Heart throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Michaels.
Heart misses with a hook. Michaels ducked under it nicely.
Heart checks a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Heart.
Michaels uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Heart.
Michaels dodges the punch combination from Heart.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heart fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Heart with a hook.
Heart jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Michaels slips under a jab from Heart.
Michaels moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Heart cracks Michaels with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Heart has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Michaels to stand back up!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heart throws out a loose jab but Michaels uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heart connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Michaels out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Heart!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kova Paska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Caschera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Caschera comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Crimson King by Demons & Wizards limited edition kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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221 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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250 lbs
7 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very strong |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kova Paska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Max Caschera!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Bruno Hogan and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paska drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Caschera looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Paska passes into side control.
Caschera is looking for a sweep.
Caschera is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Paska has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Caschera is looking to regain half guard here but Paska keeps moving and retains side control.
Paska working the head and body with strikes.
Paska is chipping away with strikes.
Paska controls the position from side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Paska's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Caschera is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paska in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Paska wants to control but Caschera is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Caschera is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Paska trying to control the position but Caschera is working away.
Caschera is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Paska is controlling him well.
Paska has hold of Caschera's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Caschera tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Paska cranks the arm and Caschera screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Caschera, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Kova Paska!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chopper Reid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Song (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Song is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by I Want to be More by Paul Dateh. Chopper Reid could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tim Song's chin.
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144 lbs
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135 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Brawler
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chopper Reid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tim Song!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Eliza Hachem and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Song shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Song takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Song takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice takedown defense from Reid. No joy for Song on that attempt.
Song takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Reid lets loose with a powerful body kick. Song will feel that in the morning.
Song looks gassed!
It's a brutal combination of punches from Reid! Song is backing up but he can't get away as Reid lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Song and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Chopper Reid!
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