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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steach Gibbins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Selly Sel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gibbins comes to the cage accompanied by Immortal Corruptor. On his way into the cage it seems that Steach Gibbins has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Steach Gibbins seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Steach Gibbins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Selly Sel!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Summer Carpenter and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gibbins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gibbins throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sel's waist but Sel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gibbins off to one side.
Gibbins changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sel tries to avoid it but Gibbins manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sel to the ground. Sel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gibbins wants to clinch up but Sel keeps it at a distance.
Sel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sel closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Steach Gibbins has been cut.
Sel throws a shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Sel. No joy for Gibbins on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steach Gibbins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gibbins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sel is fending him off so far but Gibbins persists. Nope, Sel circles away and we're back to standing.
Gibbins misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sel lands a right hook to the body.
Steach Gibbins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gibbins is breathing heavily.
Gibbins shoots for a double leg takedown but Sel sprawls well. He's pushed Gibbins's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sel scores with a nice head shot.
Gibbins fails with a takedown attempt.
Sel lands a nice shot that snaps Gibbins's head back.
Sel with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sel!
Sel tests Gibbins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sel scores a takedown into full mount!
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.
Sel is standing up, even though he is in mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibbins walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gibbins's head.
Jab by Sel.
Gibbins misses with a takedown
and Sel counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gibbins on the side of the head.
Sel shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Sel controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gibbins is looking to improve his position but Sel isn't that keen on the idea.
Gibbins taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gibbins keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sel goes for an armbar but Gibbins turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Gibbins.
Sel keeping full guard, as Gibbins tries to pass.
That's four 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.
Sel wriggles free and stands up.
Sel gets caught flat footed, as Gibbins shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gibbins slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gibbins wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sel, who protects the arm well.
Sel regains half guard there - taking advantage of Gibbins's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gibbins is trying to work for a kimura but Sel is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Selly Sel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steach Gibbins's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gibbins misses with a takedown
and Sel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sel stuns Gibbins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sel throws a series of punches but Gibbins moves out of range.
Selly Sel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gibbins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gibbins tries for a takedown but Sel circles away easily
and Sel counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sel wants to stand but Gibbins is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sel is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Let's hope that Sel has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sel is looking to stand up but Gibbins won't let him.
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.
Gibbins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sel is one step ahead there.
Sel must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gibbins fails with the takedown
so Sel counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steach Gibbins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sel preventing the sweep.
Gibbins working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Sel has passed into half guard!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gibbins sees it coming and defends easily.
Sel decides to stand up.
Sel lands with a nice body punch.
Gibbins misses with a takedown attempt
and Sel counters with a left and a right that stings Gibbins.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sel scores with a punch to the head.
Gibbins doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sel counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gibbins wants to sweep here but Sel controlling him for the moment.
Sel wanted to stand there but Gibbins had control of the position.
Sel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sel stands up and waves to Gibbins to follow him.
Selly Sel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gibbins doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sel counters with a three punch combo that has Gibbins backing up. Gibbins nods at Sel to acknowledge the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Selly Sel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Steach Gibbins's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Sel closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gibbins gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sel.
Sel shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sel looking to sit in guard and control but Gibbins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gibbins is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gibbins drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Gibbins seems to have locked his on tight now - Sel screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Gibbins, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Steach Gibbins!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Cobra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Micheal King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Micheal King acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rocky Cobra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Micheal King!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Steve Erwin and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cobra looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range.
King shoots in and drives through. Cobra sprawls well.
King throws a push kick but Cobra slaps the foot to one side.
Cobra swats away the attempt to clinch by King.
King fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cobra missing with a left hand there. King was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
King fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rocky Cobra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Micheal King.
Cobra slips under a jab.
Cobra misses with an uppercut. King saw that one coming.
Cobra misses with a two punch combination.
Cobra lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but King circles away quickly and effectively.
Cobra fails to land with a series of punches.
King misses with a body kick.
King closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Cobra is breathing heavily.
King looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Cobra lands a nice shot that snaps King's head back.
Cobra lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cobra looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cobra stuffs the takedown attempt from King. King gets slowly back to his feet.
Cobra tries to bum rush King with a series of wild strikes but King uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cobra waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract King.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for King with that takedown attempt.
King is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
King showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cobra.
Cobra misses with a straight left.
Cobra slaps away a takedown attempt from King, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cobra throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rocky Cobra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cobra stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice sprawl there from Cobra as King shoots in.
Cobra throws a right and a left that King avoids nicely.
King shoots in but Cobra avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cobra throws a hook but King avoids it easily.
Cobra is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Cobra misses.
Cobra defends well against a solid takedown attempt from King.
Cobra blocks a head kick by King.
Cobra throws a shot from downtown. King moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Cobra misses its intended target.
King scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
King swings around for an armbar but Cobra sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into King's guard.
Cobra gets to his feet. King looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A right-left combo lands from Cobra.
King wants to clinch up but Cobra keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King shoots in for a takedown but Cobra shows good takedown defense.
King dodges the punch combination from Cobra.
Cobra looks to land a combination but King avoids it well.
The fighters circling - Cobra throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
King shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cobra but Cobra pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cobra scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A lazy left from Cobra finds it's target.
Nice cross by Cobra.
King shoots in for a double leg but Cobra sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cobra throws a hook but King blocks it.
King moves away from the strike by Cobra.
Cobra looks to land a left hand but King moved out of range nicely.
King misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Cobra dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
King shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
King goes for an armbar but Cobra turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Cobra.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
King has an active guard here but Cobra has managed to pass into half guard.
King wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobra is figuring out what he wants to do next.
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.
King tries to get to full guard but Cobra has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cobra pulls his head out easily.
Cobra slows the pace down in half guard.
Cobra stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows King to get to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cobra throws a series of punches but King moves out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A decent looking cross lands there for Cobra.
King shoots in and drives through. Cobra sprawls well.
Cobra throws a right and a left that King avoids nicely.
Cobra throws a jab when King was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Cobra dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
King will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cobra listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Cobra misses its intended target.
King moves away from the strike by Cobra.
Cobra throws a combination that misses
and King decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cobra's guard.
King trying to control but Cobra is working from the bottom.
King postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
King wants to control from the top but Cobra keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobra looking for a sweep. Not yet Cobra, not yet.
Cobra wants to get back to his feet but King is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
King looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
King advances position into side control!
Cobra pushes King away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, King gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King working the ground and pound but Cobra is defending the strikes.
A lull in the action here.
King wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cobra keeps working.
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.
King thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cobra throws King to one side and escapes!
And that's the end of the fight!
Micheal King comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cobra has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rocky Cobra!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Pusher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Mendosa (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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thomas Pusher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Carlos Mendosa!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Summer Carpenter and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendosa tries for a takedown but Pusher sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mendosa shoots in for a takedown but Pusher shows good takedown defense.
The fighters circling - Pusher throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mendosa staying out of range there.
Pusher looks to throw the jab but Mendosa is out of range.
Mendosa fails with a takedown attempt.
Thomas Pusher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Mendosa.
Pusher tries to keep at a distance but Mendosa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mendosa drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pusher pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mendosa moves out of range of the strikes.
Mendosa scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendosa seems to be working for a kimura but Pusher defends the submission attempt.
Mendosa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mendosa looks gassed!
Pusher is trying to stand.
Pusher on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pusher tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendosa moves nicely into side control.
Pusher knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mendosa on the ground.
Mendosa goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Pusher rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mendosa's guard! Nice work there by Pusher!
Mendosa working for a triangle but Pusher defends it easily.
Pusher would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mendosa has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Pusher is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Mendosa.
Pusher wants to stand but Mendosa has his arm trapped.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendosa looking for a sweep but Pusher has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Pusher will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pusher controlling from mount.
Mendosa tries to hold on but Pusher pushes him away.
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.
Mendosa regains half guard.
Mendosa gets full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pusher wants to stand but Mendosa has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mendosa 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.
Mendosa working for a triangle but Pusher defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Mendosa dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A jab from Pusher misses.
Mendosa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pusher avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice defenses there by Mendosa.
Pusher connects with a solid leg kick.
Pusher wants to clinch.
Pusher works the jab nicely.
Mendosa shoots for a takedown but Pusher saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mendosa shoots in but no luck this time.
Thomas Pusher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Mendosa.
Mendosa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pusher flashes Mendosa a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Mendosa's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Mendosa crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Pusher punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thomas Pusher!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gijs Groosman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corey Waho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Waho has chosen House Of pain - Jump Around 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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gijs Groosman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Corey Waho!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Hugh Johnson and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Groosman throws a looping overhand right but Waho ducks down to avoid it.
Groosman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Groosman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Waho.
Groosman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Waho takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Groosman throws an overhand right that lands on Waho's shoulder, as Waho tries to avoid the shot.
Waho takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Groosman looks to land a left hand but Waho moved out of range nicely.
Waho slips under a jab.
Waho defending well as Groosman loads up on a big left hand.
Groosman throws a big shot that misses.
Waho will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Groosman throws out a loose jab but Waho uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Groosman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Groosman misses with a wild combination.
Groosman slips a jab from Waho.
Groosman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Waho moves out of range as Groosman strikes.
Groosman throws a right and a left that Waho avoids nicely.
Groosman misses with an uppercut. Waho saw that one coming.
Groosman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Waho.
Groosman takes a swing at Waho's ribcage but misses.
Groosman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Groosman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Waho tries for a takedown but Groosman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Groosman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Waho moves away.
Groosman stuffs the takedown.
Gijs Groosman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corey Waho.
Groosman lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Groosman misses with a looping left.
Groosman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Waho at a distance.
Waho misses with a body kick.
Waho slips under a jab from Groosman.
Waho moves out of range as Groosman strikes.
Groosman misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Groosman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Groosman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Waho moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Waho takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Waho moves out of range of the strikes.
Groosman misses with a wild body shot.
Waho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Groosman.
Groosman slips under a jab from Waho.
Groosman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Waho in his tracks.
A swing and a miss from Groosman.
Groosman misses with a wild body shot.
Waho throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Groosman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Waho counters with a nice double leg into side control. Groosman won't be happy with that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Groosman is not content to let Waho control the position.
Groosman striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Groosman tries to improve position but can't.
Groosman wants to control but Waho postures up.
Waho is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Groosman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Groosman is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Groosman is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Waho's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gijs Groosman dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Groosman looks to throw the jab but Waho is out of range.
Waho ducks right into an uppercut from Groosman.
Groosman throws a shot from downtown. Waho moves away and avoids it.
Groosman throws a big shot that misses.
Groosman throws a right and a left that Waho avoids nicely.
A jab from Groosman misses.
Groosman swings away with a body shot that misses
and Waho counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Well, if Waho is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Groosman wants to get back to full guard but Waho has passed into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waho is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Groosman has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Groosman!
Groosman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Groosman scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Waho to see if he's OK.
Groosman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Groosman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Waho keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waho prevents Groosman from moving into mount.
Groosman goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Waho rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Groosman's guard! Nice work there by Waho!
Waho controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Groosman is trying to hold Waho in close to prevent damage but Waho has managed to pass into half guard.
Waho wants to pass the guard but Groosman is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waho wants to control but Groosman is keeping him busy.
Groosman wants to improve his position but Waho is controlling well.
Groosman is working hard here to advance position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Groosman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Groosman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice defenses there by Waho.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Groosman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Waho counters with a nice double leg into side control. Groosman won't be happy with that.
Waho is trying to get an arm triangle but Groosman is defending well.
Groosman tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Waho presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Waho content just to control the position here.
Groosman is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Waho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Groosman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Waho slips under a jab from Groosman.
Groosman looks to land a left hand but Waho moved out of range nicely.
Waho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Groosman.
Waho fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Groosman throws a series of punches but Waho moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Groosman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waho defending well as Groosman loads up on a big left hand.
Groosman swings for the body but Waho moves out of range.
Waho slips a jab from Groosman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Groosman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Waho.
Waho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Groosman cracks a nice hook into Waho's ribs.
Gijs Groosman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Waho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Waho is looking to clinch.
Groosman looks to score with a jab to the body but Waho is just out of range.
Groosman throws a shot from downtown. Waho moves away and avoids it.
Waho gets a takedown into half guard.
Waho sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Groosman wants to improve his position but Waho is controlling well.
Waho has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Waho prevents Groosman from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Waho is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Groosman is surviving well by controlling Waho's body position as best he can.
Waho has hold of Groosman's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Groosman manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Waho takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waho sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Groosman is trying to escape the mount.
Groosman trying desperately to get to his feet.
Waho wants to control the pace but Groosman is squirming around nicely.
Groosman can't escape the position.
That's four 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.
Waho is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Groosman is surviving well by controlling Waho's body position as best he can.
Waho blocks Groosman's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Groosman is looking to improve his position but Waho isn't that keen on the idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Groosman really wants to buck Waho off and get back to his feet.
Waho goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Groosman is on top in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Corey Waho.
I think Waho 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corey Waho!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Kamenski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JB Trent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chuck Kamenski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, JB Trent!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Donatello Bradman and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trent tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kamenski swivels and escapes.
Trent lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kamenski circles away quickly and effectively.
Kamenski tries to clinch but Trent moves out of range.
Kamenski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Trent paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Trent shoots in for a takedown but Kamenski shows good takedown defense.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Trent.
Kamenski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Trent counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trent is pressing down on Kamenski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kamenski is holding on for now.
Kamenski wants to get back to his feet.
Trent takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Trent trying to pass the guard but Kamenski defending well.
Kamenski controlling the position well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trent not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kamenski is trying to stand.
Trent seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kamenski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Trent throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Trent wants to take a breather but Kamenski is having none of it.
Trent tries to pass to full mount but Kamenski defends it.
Kamenski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kamenski clinches but Trent breaks the clinch
and Trent counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Trent trying to control from half guard but Kamenski is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trent thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kamenski to regain full guard.
Kamenski wants to stand up but Trent is controlling him.
Kamenski keeping moving, preventing Trent from controlling successfully.
Trent looks gassed!
Trent thows a big elbow that misses.
Trent drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kamenski dives on top into guard.
Kamenski 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.
Kamenski is in close to Trent's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trent is working an open guard so Kamenski takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kamenski tries to clinch up.
Kamenski shoots in but Trent avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kamenski looks for a takedown but Trent sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chuck Kamenski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kamenski shoots in but Trent avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kamenski scores with a leg kick.
Trent avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kamenski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Trent paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamenski tries to clinch but Trent moves away
and Trent counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kamenski!
Trent swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Kamenski is now in Trent's guard. A big mistake from Trent there, giving up the dominant position!
Kamenski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kamenski gets to his feet. Trent looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kamenski tries to clinch there but Trent circles away.
Trent circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trent tries to keep at a distance but Kamenski has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kamenski using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Trent has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kamenski lands an elbow just above Trent 's eye.
Trent is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kamenski stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JB Trent dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Trent tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kamenski counters with a good low kick that Trent was not able to check.
Kamenski throws a head kick that misses.
Kamenski takes the fight into the clinch.
Kamenski effectively controlling the action here.
Trent is trying to break free.
Kamenski is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Trent takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kamenski lands a good knee to the midsection. Trent won't want to take too many of those.
Kamenski with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Kamenski.
Kamenski avoiding damage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kamenski.
Kamenski lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kamenski throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kamenski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kamenski lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kamenski working Trent over with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamenski tries a knee to the head but Trent blocks it.
Kamenski using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Trent has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kamenski tries to land a knee to the head but Trent blocks with his arms.
Kamenski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kamenski scores a nice knee to the body.
Trent tries to score a body lock takedown but Kamenski shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kamenski throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Trent blocks it with crossed arms.
Trent changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kamenski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kamenski clinches up with Trent and pushes him back against the cage.
Kamenski just leaning against Trent, taking a breather.
Trent wants a takedown.
Chuck Kamenski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JB Trent.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kamenski obliges.
Kamenski connects with a nasty looking knee right to Trent's face.
Kamenski looking to throw knees to the head but Trent is blocking nicely.
Trent tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kamenski lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kamenski wants to stall.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kamenski.
Kamenski with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kamenski is trying to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamenski landing knees to the head.
Trent avoiding damage as Kamenski throws knees to the body.
Kamenski tries to land a knee to the head but Trent blocks with his arms.
Kamenski is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kamenski obliges.
Trent tries to pull guard but Kamenski won't allow it.
Trent is trying to break free.
Kamenski is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kamenski with a knee to the head.
Kamenski with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kamenski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Trent drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kamenski gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kamenski prevents the takedown attempt.
Kamenski lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kamenski unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kamenski tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kamenski prevents the takedown attempt.
Trent is looking to break free of the clinch but Kamenski has double underhooks.
Kamenski connects with a nasty looking knee right to Trent's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamenski unloads a knee to the mid-section. Trent lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kamenski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Trent changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kamenski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kamenski tries to clinch up.
Kamenski is looking to clinch but Trent is avoiding it.
Trent closes the distance but Kamenski moves to the side
and Kamenski counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Kamenski tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Trent decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kamenski's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Trent accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kamenski on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kamenski tries to get out of the position.
Kamenski uses the cage to get back to his feet.
A head kick from Kamenski lands but Trent takes it in his stride.
Trent lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kamenski backs up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trent tries for a takedown but Kamenski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kamenski darts in and clinches Trent up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kamenski obliges.
Trent letting Kamenski take a breather here.
Kamenski crunches a lovely knee into Trent's ribcage.
Kamenski throws a knee to the head but misses.
Trent tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kamenski avoids it.
Kamenski throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Trent blocks it with crossed arms.
Kamenski misses with a knee strike.
Kamenski gets underhooks to prevent Trent's takedown attempt.
Kamenski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Trent tries for a takedown but Kamenski manages to get underhooks.
Kamenski'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.
Kamenski wants to stall.
Kamenski tries a knee to the head but Trent blocks it.
Kamenski scores with a knee to the head.
Trent pulls Kamenski into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Kamenski dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Trent throws a head kick but Kamenski moves out of range.
Kamenski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chuck Kamenski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kamenski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Trent swats away the attempt to clinch by Kamenski.
Trent shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kamenski defends it nicely.
Trent instigates a clinch.
Kamenski scores with a knee to the head.
Trent is looking to break free of the clinch but Kamenski has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenski trying to stall but Trent improves his position.
Kamenski misses with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Kamenski.
Trent has Kamenski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kamenski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kamenski with a knee to the head.
Kamenski looking to throw knees to the head but Trent is blocking nicely.
A knee to the head by Kamenski.
Kamenski crunches a lovely knee into Trent's ribcage.
Kamenski landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamenski scores with a knee to the head.
Kamenski tries to land a knee to the head but Trent blocks with his arms.
Kamenski tries to land a knee to the head but Trent blocks with his arms.
A left hand lands to the body for Trent.
Kamenski connects with a nasty looking knee right to Trent's face.
Kamenski using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Trent has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Trent takes a knee right on the jaw!
Trent swings wildly with an uppercut but Kamenski uses good head movement to avoid it.
A bit of stalling here from Kamenski.
Kamenski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Trent backwards.
Kamenski lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kamenski stalls.
Kamenski breaks the clinch.
Kamenski tries to clinch but Trent moves away
and Trent counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Trent.
A knee to the head by Kamenski.
Kamenski holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Trent takes a knee right on the jaw!
Trent jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kamenski walks away with a smile on his face. Trent gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Chuck Kamenski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JB Trent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kamenski moves into range and clinches up with Trent.
Kamenski tries a knee to the head but Trent blocks it.
Kamenski looking to throw knees to the head but Trent is blocking nicely.
Kamenski with a knee to the head.
Trent goes for a takedown attempt but Kamenski pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Trent shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Trent was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Trent thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Kamenski is looking to get to half guard.
Kamenski wants to get back to his feet.
Kamenski bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamenski is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kamenski throwing strikes but missing.
Kamenski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Trent looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kamenski decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Trent, up you get!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kamenski darts in and clinches Trent up against the cage.
Kamenski lands a knee to the body.
Kamenski throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Trent blocks it with crossed arms.
Kamenski connects with a knee to the head.
Kamenski tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chuck Kamenski showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kamenski has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chuck Kamenski!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Howell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Milson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ben Howell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Milson!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Damien Edna and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howell shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Milson keeping moving, preventing Howell from controlling successfully.
Howell drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Milson dives on top into guard.
Howell is looking for a triangle but Milson pushes his legs off easily.
Howell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Howell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Milson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Howell looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Howell has his foot on Milson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Milson works his way back into a safe position though.
Howell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Milson defends it easily.
Howell is breathing heavily.
Howell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Howell trying to strike off his back.
Milson is looking to stand up but Howell won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Howell is looking for a triangle here but Milson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Howell struggling a bit here.
Milson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Howell to his feet.
Howell shoots for a double leg takedown but Milson sprawls well. He's pushed Howell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Milson thumps Howell with a low kick.
Good shot there by Milson.
It looks like Ben Howell has been cut.
Milson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Howell's calf.
Milson delivers a nice body kick.
Good leg kick by Milson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Milson throws a nice looking combination but Howell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Milson throws a right hand that Howell ducks under and follows up with a left that Howell also avoids with ease.
Howell fails with the takedown.
Milson catches Howell with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Milson stuffs the takedown attempt from Howell. Howell gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Howell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Howell walks into a straight right hand from Milson.
Howell chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Milson can pounce on him.
Howell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Howell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Milson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Howell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Milson. Milson obviously looking to wear him down.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Milson - that will leave a mark!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milson scores with a nice body kick.
Milson lands a big head kick that sends Howell tumbling to the mat! Milson takes a step backwards and waves Howell back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Howell is rocked!
Milson lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Howell crumples to the floor! Milson milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mike Milson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Donnie Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Himura Kenshin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donnie Fisher had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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195 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Donnie Fisher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Himura Kenshin!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, John Mangel and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenshin scores with a nice strike.
Fisher blocks a jab.
Fisher looks to land a combination but Kenshin avoids it well.
Kenshin connects with a looping right hand.
Fisher misses with a wild combination.
Kenshin connects with a nice looking jab.
Fisher misses with a body shot.
Fisher tries to clinch there but Kenshin circles away.
Fisher tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kenshin was well out of range. Poor timing from Fisher.
Kenshin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fisher's head backwards.
Kenshin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A jab from Fisher misses.
Fisher moves away from the strike by Kenshin.
Kenshin throws a sloppy body shot
and Fisher counters with a left right combination that sends Kenshin crashing to the mat - Fisher wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Kenshin out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donnie Fisher!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Glover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Glover comes to the cage accompanied by Master of Puppets. Henderson has chosen Spoilin' for a Fight as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Glover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Will Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Damien Edna and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Glover finds it's way through Henderson's defenses.
Glover throws a jab when Henderson was well out of range.
Glover keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Glover missing with a left hand there. Henderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Glover throws a right and a left that Henderson avoids nicely.
Henderson dodges the punch combination from Glover.
Glover looks to land a combination but Henderson avoids it well.
Glover keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Glover. No joy for Henderson on that attempt.
Jason Glover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Henderson.
Glover throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Henderson fails with a takedown attempt.
Glover throws a series of punches but Henderson moves out of range.
Henderson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Glover struggling a bit here.
Henderson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Henderson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Glover knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Henderson is looking to take a break and control but Glover is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Henderson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson tries for a kimura but Glover is defending well.
Glover is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Henderson off and has taken his back!
Glover is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Glover gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Glover gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Glover apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Glover lands a left and a right that send Henderson crashing to the mat, dazed. Glover thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Will Henderson has been cut.
Glover misses with a double jab.
Jason Glover is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Glover stuffs the takedown attempt from Henderson. Henderson gets slowly back to his feet.
Glover throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glover has managed to clinch.
Glover lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henderson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Glover trying to stall but Henderson improves his position.
Henderson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Henderson has Glover pressed against the cage, preventing Glover from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Henderson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Henderson keeps control of Glover as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Henderson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Glover breaks from the clinch.
Glover throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Glover throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Henderson.
Glover drops Henderson with a naaaaasty hook - Henderson is in real trouble here! Glover dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Glover!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henry William French (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brutal Rees (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). French's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Blaze of Glory. Rees has chosen Soulfly-Frontlines as his entrance music. Henry William French has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Henry William French!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brutal Rees!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Bruno Hogan and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick from French misses.
French instigates a clinch.
French takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rees prevents French from breaking the clinch.
French managing to block the knees to the body from Rees.
Rees doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A knee to the head by Rees.
French blocks an elbow strike.
Rees misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from French.
A short uppercut from Rees.
French throws a head punch that misses.
A frustrated look appears on French's face as he tries to break the clinch.
French blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rees is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. French is defending well for now.
French can't break the clinch.
French lands with a short head shot on the inside.
French lands a left hand.
French managing to block the knees to the body from Rees.
French lands a shoulder strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rees.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rees just misses with a elbow thrown towards French's brow.
French has had enough of the clinch but Rees keeps him there for the moment.
Rees misses with some punches.
Rees trying to land knees to the body.
Rees tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and French avoids it.
Rees throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from French.
French tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rees tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rees throws an elbow but it misses.
French pushes Rees back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rees is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. French is defending well for now.
Rees throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
French breaks the clinch.
Rees tries to clinch up.
No joy there for French, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rees throws a sloppy head kick and French moves out of range easily.
Rees lands with a slapping head kick.
Rees wants to clinch up but French keeps it at a distance.
Rees thows a body shot but no joy.
French fails in his attempt to clinch.
French lands a slapping body shot.
Rees looks gassed!
Rees closes the distance and clinches.
French escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
French closes the distance and pushes Rees back into the cage.
Rees has French pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. French manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
French lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
French breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rees avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
French tries to clinch but Rees moves out of range.
French has closed the distance and engaged Rees in a clinch.
French is trying to force a seperation but Rees has the dominant position.
Rees missing with knees to the body.
French blocks an elbow strike from Rees.
French is trying to force a seperation but Rees has the dominant position.
Rees missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rees unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Rees lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
French lands a body punch.
French breaks the clinch.
Rees takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
French connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rees. Rees circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
French moves in looking to clinch but Rees pushes him off.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
French has Rees up against the cage in a clinch.
French is trying to break the clinch but Rees is controlling him.
Rees using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
French throws a knee to the head but misses.
French has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right from French on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on French's face as he tries to break the clinch.
French breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for French, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
French circles away from the clinch attempt.
French lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
French has closed the distance and engaged Rees in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from French.
French makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rees creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through French's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
French is trying to force a seperation but Rees has the dominant position.
French looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rees digs a right hand into French's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on French's gas tank.
Rees lands a body punch in the clinch.
French pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
French takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rees lands a big head kick that sends French tumbling to the mat! Rees takes a step backwards and waves French back to his feet - he wants the finish!
French is rocked!
It looks like Henry William French has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rees cracks the inside of French's front leg.
French staying out of range there.
Rees drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks French right on the button. French goes down! Rees follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Rees gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brutal Rees!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alex DeLarge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silla Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DeLarge's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, I'm The one by Danzig. Kim has chosen CANON in D Korean Version (with gayageum) as his entrance music. Silla Kim has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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178 lbs
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Brawler
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alex DeLarge!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Silla Kim!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Skip Squint and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kim bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
DeLarge tries to keep at a distance but Kim has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kim misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from DeLarge.
DeLarge is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kim pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kim landing some nice looking knees to the body.
DeLarge managing to block the knees to the body from Kim.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kim landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kim misses with a knee strike.
DeLarge tries to circle away but Kim has him pinned against the cage.
Kim blocks an uppercut.
DeLarge wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kim blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kim landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kim tries to land knees in the clinch but DeLarge avoids the damage to the body.
Kim using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kim trying to land knees to the body.
Kim pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
DeLarge misses with a two punch combination.
Good standup being displayed there by DeLarge as he connects with a hook.
DeLarge throws a right and a left that both miss.
DeLarge blocks a head kick by Kim.
DeLarge misses with a hook.
DeLarge avoids a kick to the body.
DeLarge throws a series of punches but Kim avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows DeLarge to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeLarge is breathing heavily.
Kim wants to sweep here but DeLarge controlling him for the moment.
DeLarge wants to pass the guard but Kim is keeping the position.
Kim not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kim looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
DeLarge forces his way into half guard.
Kim is not content to let DeLarge control the position.
Kim trying to control but DeLarge postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeLarge is working for a kimura but Kim is defending it quite comfortably.
DeLarge prevents Kim from improving his position.
Kim trying to control here.
Kim is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
DeLarge is looking for a kimura but Kim is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for DeLarge to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kim wants to get back to full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
DeLarge tries to keep at a distance but Kim has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kim crunches a lovely knee into DeLarge's ribcage.
Kim breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim closes the distance and pushes DeLarge back into the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kim prevents a takedown attempt there.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by DeLarge as Kim tries to tie him up.
Kim trying to land knees to the body.
Kim misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from DeLarge.
DeLarge blocks a body shot from Kim.
Kim keeps control of DeLarge as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kim manages to break the clinch.
Silla Kim is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No joy there for DeLarge, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
DeLarge scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kim throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kim lands a jab to DeLarge's midsection.
Kim slips under a jab from DeLarge.
DeLarge on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kim lands a big head kick that sends DeLarge tumbling to the mat! Kim takes a step backwards and waves DeLarge back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Alex DeLarge has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kim has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Kim.
Kim unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kim utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kim scores with a knee to the head.
DeLarge is rocked!
Kim breaks from the clinch.
Kim swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kim lands a big head kick that sends DeLarge to the canvas! Kim follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Silla Kim!
Silla Kim is the new welterweight champion!
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