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DEC 68: Filipe vs Makungu PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elion Mamumbo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Land Down Under. Elion Mamumbo has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Robert Jones's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Robert Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Elion Mamumbo!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Hugh Johnson and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mamumbo shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mamumbo feints and as Jones raises his hands in defense, Mamumbo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mamumbo stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones tries to clinch there but Mamumbo circles away.
Mamumbo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jones looks to land a body kick but Mamumbo moved away.
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Mamumbo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Robert Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elion Mamumbo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamumbo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mamumbo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
Jones wants to clinch.
Mamumbo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mamumbo.
Mamumbo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mamumbo swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
Jones tries to clinch but Mamumbo is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Mamumbo or perhaps it was just good defense by Jones which made him look bad.
Mamumbo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jones sprawls well initially but Mamumbo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Mamumbo is trying to control the action in half guard but Jones is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mamumbo with the ground and pound but Jones uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mamumbo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mamumbo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mamumbo throws and elbow that misses. Jones uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mamumbo's guard. Nice move by Jones!
Mamumbo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Jones is looking to clinch but Mamumbo is avoiding it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mamumbo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elion Mamumbo dominated that round.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jones tries to clinch up but Mamumbo circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Mamumbo moves out of range easily.
Mamumbo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamumbo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.
Jones is looking to clinch but Mamumbo is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones moves into range and clinches up with Mamumbo.
Mamumbo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jones misses with a knee to the head.
Jones lands an elbow inside.
Jones lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Elion Mamumbo has been cut.
Mamumbo blocks an elbow strike from Jones.
Jones lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mamumbo is breathing heavily.
Mamumbo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jones tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jones with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jones gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mamumbo blocks the elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones connects with a knee to the head.
Jones scores with a knee to the head.
Mamumbo is rocked!
Jones lands a big knee! That's hurt Mamumbo! Oh, he's all over the place! Jones lands another knee that sends Mamumbo to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert Jones!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dallas Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leigh Irons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leigh Irons looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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160 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dallas Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leigh Irons!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Summer Carpenter and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Irons will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Donk. Thomas catches Irons right on the button with a cross.
Thomas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thomas cracks Irons on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Irons falls backwards against the cage. Thomas follows up with more strikes that drop Irons to his knees. Thomas keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Irons! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dallas Thomas!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Del Phonics (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beast Baker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beast Baker will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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219 lbs
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BJJ Purple 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
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Del Phonics!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Beast Baker!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Steve Erwin and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baker throws a right hand that Phonics ducks under and follows up with a left that Phonics also avoids with ease.
Baker lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Del Phonics has been cut.
Baker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Baker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Baker wants it to stay on the feet.
Baker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Phonics.
Baker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phonics tries to clinch there but Baker circles away.
Phonics throws a combination that misses
and Baker counters with a thumping low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phonics dodges the punch combination from Baker.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Baker has cracked Phonics with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Baker lands another huge swinging hook and Phonics tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Phonics, before Baker can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Beast Baker!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xtreme MMA (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zach Hardgrave (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MMA's entrance music is I Wont Back Down. A fine choice. The key to victory for Xtreme MMA has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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321 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Xtreme MMA!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zach Hardgrave!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Damien Edna and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice straight punches there by MMA. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of MMA.
MMA lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hardgrave avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
MMA throws a nice looking combination but Hardgrave bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hardgrave blocks a jab.
Hardgrave misses with an uppercut.
MMA scores with a sloppy right hand. Hardgrave should have avoided that one.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from MMA lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hardgrave has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hardgrave and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
MMA swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hardgrave fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. MMA sprawls well initially but Hardgrave persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hardgrave working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardgrave not landing any meaningful shots this time.
MMA is trying to stand up here but Hardgrave is controlling him well.
MMA tries to roll over but Hardgrave keeps him under control.
Hardgrave has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MMA really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hardgrave looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
MMA is in all sorts of trouble here.
MMA is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
MMA is bucking up trying to escape but Hardgrave cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Hardgrave with shots to the head and body - MMA looks very uncomfortable down there.
Hardgrave landing strikes from the mount and MMA is in trouble!
MMA is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
MMA is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Oh MMA is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hardgrave loads up with a big shot that hurts MMA! He's pulled Hardgrave in close but Hardgrave has postured up and lands more strikes. Can MMA survive? More strikes from Hardgrave and MMA is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Zach Hardgrave!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Dryupp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Wazowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Wazowski told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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145 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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Dangerous knees
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ricky Dryupp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Wazowski!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Donatello Bradman and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wazowski swinging wilding here.
Wazowski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dryupp paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wazowski leaves Dryupp with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Wazowski. No joy for Dryupp on that attempt.
Wazowski throws a series of punches but Dryupp avoids them all with ease.
Wazowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dryupp moves away.
Wazowski misses with a hook.
Wazowski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dryupp.
No luck for Dryupp with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Dryupp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dryupp shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wazowski sprawls well. Wazowski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dryupp gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wazowski throws a body punch but Dryupp moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dryupp uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wazowski.
Wazowski tries to close the distance and clinch but Dryupp swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dryupp looks for a takedown but Wazowski sprawls well.
Wazowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dryupp staying out of range there.
Dryupp avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wazowski tries to close the distance and clinch but Dryupp swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dryupp shoots in but no luck this time.
Wazowski doesn't manage to clinch there - Dryupp circles away.
Wazowski doesn't manage to clinch there - Dryupp circles away.
Wazowski thows a body shot but no joy.
Wazowski tries to clinch but Dryupp is having none of it.
Dryupp is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wazowski.
Wazowski tries to clinch but Dryupp moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wazowski misses with the combination.
Dryupp shoots in and drives through. Wazowski sprawls well.
Nice sprawl there from Wazowski as Dryupp shoots in.
Wazowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wazowski is looking to clinch.
A head kick misses from Dryupp.
Dryupp avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wazowski tries to clinch but Dryupp moves out of range.
Dryupp fails with the takedown.
Wazowski lands with a nice body punch.
Dryupp is breathing heavily.
Dryupp changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wazowski tries to avoid it but Dryupp manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wazowski to the ground. Wazowski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wazowski jabs Dryupp right on the nose. Dryupp blinks but takes it well.
Wazowski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wazowski moves into the clinch successfully.
Wazowski lands an elbow inside that Dryupp shrugs off.
Wazowski lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wazowski gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wazowski lands a good knee to the midsection. Dryupp won't want to take too many of those.
Wazowski lands an elbow that stopped Dryupp in his tracks for a moment.
Dryupp is rocked!
Wazowski working Dryupp over with knees to the body.
Dryupp takes a knee right on the jaw!
Oh Dryupp is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wazowski lands a nice elbow.
Dryupp takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wazowski scores with a knee to the head.
Wazowski lands a nice elbow.
Wazowski lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dryupp takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wazowski scores with a knee to the head.
Wazowski with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wazowski lands an elbow inside that Dryupp shrugs off.
Wazowski creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dryupp's defenses.
Wazowski lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wazowski scores with a knee to the head.
Dryupp misses with a knee strike.
Wazowski lands an elbow inside that Dryupp shrugs off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dryupp is trying to break free.
Dryupp takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from Wazowski.
Wazowski landing knees to the head.
Wazowski connects with a knee to the head.
Wazowski connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dryupp's face.
Wazowski misses with a knee to the head.
Wazowski misses with a knee to the head.
Dryupp wants to break free but Wazowski has control.
Wazowski creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dryupp's defenses.
Dryupp is trying to force a seperation but Wazowski has the dominant position.
Dryupp seems to have got his legs back now.
Wazowski scores with a knee to the head.
Wazowski creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dryupp's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Wazowski dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dryupp swats away the attempt to clinch by Wazowski.
Wazowski misses with a double jab.
Dryupp circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wazowski doesn't manage to clinch there - Dryupp circles away.
Wazowski misses with the combination.
Wazowski misses with a body shot
and Dryupp counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Wazowski!
Dryupp is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Wazowski can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wazowski can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dryupp content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wazowski wants to hold on but Dryupp pushes him away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dryupp prevents Wazowski from getting the reversal.
Dryupp throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Wazowski because Dryupp loaded up on that one.
Dryupp throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Dryupp throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Dryupp putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Wazowski tries to reverse the position but Dryupp maintains control.
Wazowski prevents Dryupp from taking his back.
Dryupp lands a big elbow.
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.
Wazowski tries to hold on but Dryupp pushes him away.
Dryupp goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Wazowski is on top in guard.
Dryupp throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Dryupp keeping moving, preventing Wazowski from controlling successfully.
Wazowski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dryupp is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wazowski is aware though and is defending well.
Dryupp working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wazowski controlling from the top position.
Wazowski wants to control from the top but Dryupp keeps moving.
Wazowski stopping the sweep attempt from Dryupp.
Wazowski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dryupp has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wazowski has managed to get both his arms back between Dryupp's legs - danger averted.
Wazowski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dryupp. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
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.
Wazowski is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Despite being in the dominant position, Mike Wazowski just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wazowski tries to clinch up but Dryupp circles away and keeps his distance.
Dryupp defending well as Wazowski loads up on a big left hand.
Ricky Dryupp is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wazowski avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dryupp moves away from the strike by Wazowski.
Wazowski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dryupp counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Dryupp dominated that second round.
That's time! Dryupp's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Dryupp looks to land a combination but Wazowski avoids it well.
Wazowski tries to clinch
and Dryupp counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wazowski trying to hold on to Dryupp's head to control him but Dryupp postures up.
Dryupp is stalling here. Wazowski is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Dryupp seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Wazowski has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Dryupp's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wazowski in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Wazowski trying to control the action but Dryupp is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dryupp is looking to reverse the position.
Wazowski cracks Dryupp with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wazowski throws a shot from downtown. Dryupp moves away and avoids it.
Dryupp gets the takedown into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
You can see the frustration on Wazowski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wazowski is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dryupp off and has taken his back!
Wazowski is not going to allow Dryupp to sit and survive in this position.
Dryupp tries to escape but Wazowski has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wazowski controlling from the back.
Dryupp tries to escape but Wazowski has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Dryupp trying to control the hands but Wazowski breaks the grip.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dryupp is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Wazowski.
Dryupp tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wazowski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dryupp is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wazowski controlling his opponent.
Wazowski lands a big elbow.
Wazowski sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dryupp is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
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.
Wazowski landing strikes from the mount and Dryupp is in trouble!
Wazowski controlling from the full mount.
Wazowski's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Despite being in the dominant position, Mike Wazowski just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wazowski scores with a nice head shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ricky Dryupp.
I think Dryupp 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 28:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Emmet Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drizzt Do Urden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Smith might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Shots - LMFAO. Drizzt Do Urden is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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190 lbs
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197 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Emmet Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Drizzt Do Urden!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Donatello Bradman and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smith.
A nice leg kick lands there from Do Urden.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Do Urden.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Do Urden lands a big head kick that sends Smith tumbling to the mat! Do Urden takes a step backwards and waves Smith back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Smith is rocked!
It looks like Emmet Smith has been cut.
Do Urden steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Smith is out on his feet! Do Urden sets himself and nearly takes Smith's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Drizzt Do Urden!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Koala Bear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jesse James has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Koala Bear's chin.
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250 lbs
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283 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Koala Bear!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jesse James!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, John Mangel and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bear.
Bear dodges the punch combination from James.
James throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bear sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bear scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
It looks like Jesse James has been cut.
Bear darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bear is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, James has managed to free his arm - good work.
James is trying to stand.
Bear is trying to work for a kimura but James is defending well.
Bear tries to pass the half guard into mount. James knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bear prevents James from standing back up.
Bear works his way into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James wants to control but Bear postures up.
James taking a bit of punishment here - Bear scoring with strikes.
James prevents Bear from moving into mount.
Bear is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, James has escaped the position, nice work there.
James is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bear has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Bear is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. James knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bear tries to advance to mount but James instead regains half guard.
Bear tries to pass the half guard into mount. James knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
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.
James looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bear is working for a submission of some sort.
Bear looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
James wants to get back to his feet.
Bear works his foot free and advances to mount.
Bear wants to control the pace but James is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James wants to hold on but Bear pushes him away.
Bear goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now James is on top in guard.
James postures up.
Bear isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. James stacks Bear on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by James!
Bear pushes James away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, James gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Bear is breathing heavily.
Bear struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bear is trying to get back to half guard.
James working away.
Bear is trying to get back to half guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
James slaps away a takedown attempt from Bear, before circling back to the center of the mat.
James throws a nice outside leg kick.
James is looking to clinch.
James dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bear. That did some damage!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James misses with a few strikes there.
Bear swats away the attempt to clinch by James.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jesse James will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jesse James's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
James lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bear's sensitive parts.
Bear blocks a head kick by James.
Bear takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
It looks like Koala Bear has been cut.
James throws a series of punches but Bear avoids them all with ease.
James misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fighters circling - Bear throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Koala Bear is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
James misses with a wild combination.
James tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bear swats him away and circles back towards the center.
James misses with a body kick.
Bear scores with a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
James throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bear throws a leg kick
and James counters with a three punch combo that has Bear backing up. Bear nods at James to acknowledge the strikes.
No joy there for Bear, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bear scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bear connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between James's hands.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bear.
Bear digs a good body shot into James's ribs.
James takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
James avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bear fails to land with a series of punches.
Bear fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bear avoids a punch combination nicely.
James throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Koala Bear seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bear drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bear thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
James regains half guard, as Bear was trying to land strikes.
James blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bear.
Bear is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bear is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
James has one foot on Bear's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
James wants to clinch.
Bear cracks a nice hook into James's ribs.
Bear misses with a hook. James ducked under it nicely.
Bear sizes up James with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bear misses with a combination
and James moves into the clinch.
James with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short body shot lands from Bear as the two fighters clinch.
James goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bear stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
James is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bear breaks from the clinch.
James blocks a leg kick.
Jesse James is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bear will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koala Bear. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bear misses with a leg kick
and James counters with a leg kick.
Bear throws a looping overhand right but James ducks down to avoid it.
Bear looks to land a left hand but James moved out of range nicely.
Bear tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and James is able to avoid easily.
Jesse James seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bear swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by James.
James throws and low kick but Bear moves out of range easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from James.
A slow jab from Bear misses its intended target.
James connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
James misses with a looping right.
Bear throws a combination but it was largely blocked by James.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice defenses there by Bear.
Bear decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bear is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse James showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
James wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bear looks to land a body kick but James moved away.
James tries to clinch but Bear moves out of range.
James misses with a looping left.
James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bear.
Bear looks to throw the jab but James is out of range.
Bear is looking to score with low kicks.
James wants to clinch up but Bear keeps it at a distance.
Bear connects with a crisp jab.
Bear tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James was well out of range. Poor timing from Bear.
James is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bear's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Bear duly obliges.
James has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bear finds it's way round the side to connect with James's head.
James getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bear takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear lands a nice looking body shot.
Bear looks for the body kick but James saw that one coming.
James misses with a wild combination.
James throws a front kick aimed at Bear's knee but Bear avoids it well.
A left and a right from Bear both land. Nice combination.
James checks the leg kick.
Bear cracks a nice hook into James's ribs.
Bear lands with an uppercut that bounces James off the cage and back into rage.
Bear shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in James's guard.
Bear stands and throws James's legs to the side, diving into side control.
James struggling a bit here.
Bear has an Americana. James didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Bear is delighted and gyrates infront of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Bear hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Koala Bear!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Familia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lawrence Soliman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Soliman has chosen detox as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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205 lbs
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25
224 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Chris Familia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lawrence Soliman!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Damien Edna and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Familia defending well as Soliman loads up on a big left hand.
Soliman connects with a solid leg kick.
The fighters circling - Familia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Familia stuns Soliman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Familia connects with a nice looking jab.
Soliman misses the shot to the body.
Familia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Soliman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice body punch from Soliman.
Soliman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Familia really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Familia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Soliman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Familia.
Familia shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A combination from Soliman does no damage.
Nice uppercut lands for Familia. That snapped Soliman's head back.
Soliman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Soliman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Familia shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Soliman but Soliman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Familia lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Familia is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Familia misses with a hook.
Familia throws the left hand but Soliman avoids the punch easily.
Soliman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Familia counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soliman moves out of range of the strikes.
Familia throws a jab but it's blocked by Soliman.
Soliman misses with an uppercut. Familia saw that one coming.
Familia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Soliman manages to avoid it.
Familia doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Soliman throws a jab but it's blocked by Familia.
Soliman feints and then cracks Familia's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Familia down.
Soliman scores with a jab. Familia acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Familia has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Soliman finds it's way round the side to connect with Familia's head.
Soliman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Familia.
Soliman misses with a hook to the body
and Familia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Familia throws a hook but Soliman blocks it.
Familia throws a shot from downtown. Soliman moves away and avoids it.
Soliman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Familia. That did some damage!
Familia is breathing heavily.
Soliman slips under a jab.
Soliman throws a series of strikes that have Familia backpedaling.
Familia dives in and grabs Soliman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Soliman pushes down on Familia's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Familia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Familia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Soliman misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soliman misses with a two punch combination.
Familia fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Soliman there.
Familia on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Soliman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice shot lands for Soliman.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soliman throws a combination. Familia tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Soliman delivers a nice body kick.
Soliman connects with a single shot there.
Soliman lands a jab to the nose.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Soliman. Familia shrugs it off though.
Soliman lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Soliman.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Soliman!
Familia is rocked!
Soliman lands a nice shot that snaps Familia's head back.
Nice body kick from Soliman.
Soliman cracks Familia with a good jab.
Familia misses with a hook.
Soliman misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soliman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Familia manages to avoid it.
Soliman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Soliman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Familia.
Soliman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Soliman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Familia avoids the head kick by Soliman.
Soliman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Familia circles away quickly and effectively.
Familia stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Soliman.
Soliman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Soliman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Familia's head.
Lawrence Soliman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Soliman scoring well with a low kick there.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Familia crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Soliman - the referee stops the clock and Familia gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Soliman. Familia manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Both fighters circling a little - Soliman finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Familia. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Soliman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Soliman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Familia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Soliman scores with a decent looking hook.
Soliman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Familia was well out of range. Poor timing from Soliman.
Familia tries for a takedown but Soliman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soliman looks to land a left hand but Familia moved out of range nicely.
Soliman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Soliman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Familia at a distance.
Familia drops his hands momentarily and Soliman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd cheers as Soliman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Familia doesn't seem phased though.
Familia defending well as Soliman loads up on a big left hand.
Familia takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good shot there by Soliman.
Familia takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Soliman lunges at Familia with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Familia's hand.
Familia slips a straight right by Soliman.
Soliman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Familia looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A slapping leg kick lands for Soliman.
Familia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Soliman.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Familia takes one on the button.
Familia on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Familia misses with a double jab
and Soliman counters with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lawrence Soliman dominated that round.
That's time! Familia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Soliman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Soliman looks to land a left hand but Familia moved out of range nicely.
Soliman scores with the left hand. Familia knows he should have avoided that one.
Soliman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Familia is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Familia fails to land the takedown.
Familia lunges at Soliman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Soliman's hand.
Soliman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Soliman scores with a nice strike.
Soliman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Soliman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Familia lands a jab.
Familia looks to score with a jab to the body but Soliman is just out of range.
Familia takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Familia throws a hook but Soliman avoids it easily.
Familia takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Soliman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Familia is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Soliman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Familia stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Familia.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Soliman - that will leave a mark!
Soliman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Familia's head backwards.
Familia on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Familia will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Soliman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Soliman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Soliman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Donk. Soliman catches Familia right on the button with a cross.
Soliman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Soliman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Familia takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Soliman throws a sloppy head kick and Familia moves out of range easily.
Soliman scores with a spinning back kick!
Soliman misses with an uppercut.
Soliman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Soliman cracks a nice hook into Familia's ribs.
Familia takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Familia walks into a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soliman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soliman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Soliman.
Familia tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Soliman lands with a kick to the ribs.
Familia throws a shot from downtown. Soliman moves away and avoids it.
Soliman lands a jab.
Soliman sizes up Familia with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Familia has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Soliman.
Soliman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Soliman moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Soliman lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Familia might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Soliman lands with a right hand.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Soliman lands with an overhand left.
Soliman lands a right hook to the body.
Soliman scores with a hook to the body. Familia takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Soliman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Familia takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soliman catches Familia with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Soliman throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Familia throws a hook to the side of Soliman's head but Soliman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Soliman takes a swing at Familia's ribcage but misses.
Jab, jab by Soliman - just one landing.
Soliman jabs Familia right on the nose. Familia blinks but takes it well.
Soliman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Soliman lands a with a good body shot.
Lawrence Soliman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Soliman throws a nice looking combination but Familia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Soliman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Soliman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Familia takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Familia tries to move into range but Soliman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Soliman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Soliman thuds his right hand into Familia's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Familia stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Soliman connects with a body shot.
Soliman scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Familia walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Soliman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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!
Soliman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A jab lands there for Soliman.
Soliman digs a good body shot into Familia's ribs.
Soliman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lawrence Soliman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soliman cracks Familia with a good jab.
Soliman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Soliman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Familia takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Soliman scores with a one two! Familia had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Soliman.
Soliman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Familia manages to avoid it.
Familia gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Soliman.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Soliman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Soliman scores with a body shot.
Familia doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Soliman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lawrence Soliman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Soliman moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Familia misses with a looping right.
Soliman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Familia manages to avoid it.
Soliman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Familia throws a big shot that misses.
Soliman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Familia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Soliman.
Familia connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Familia lands with a straight right. Soliman didn't see that one coming.
Soliman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Familia.
Soliman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Familia. That did some damage!
Soliman thuds his shin into the meat of Familia's side.
Familia will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Familia moves forwards but Soliman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Soliman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Soliman cracks Familia with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Familia defending well as Soliman loads up on a big left hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Soliman jabs at Familia's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soliman lands a body shot.
Familia avoids a kick to the body.
Familia slips under a jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Soliman.
Soliman misses with a body shot.
Soliman throws a head kick that misses.
Soliman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Familia looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Familia blocks a jab.
The crowd cheers as Soliman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Familia doesn't seem phased though.
Soliman connects with a jab.
Familia walks into a left hand.
Soliman lands with a kick to the ribs.
Soliman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice cross by Soliman.
Soliman thuds his shin into the meat of Familia's side.
Soliman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Familia takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Familia closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Soliman catches Familia with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Oh Familia is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Soliman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Soliman misses with a shot to the body
and Familia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Soliman stalks Familia and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Familia's face. Familia staggers backwards, shaken.
Familia with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Soliman to score with a decent uppercut.
Soliman tests Familia's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Soliman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Soliman connects with a nice looking jab.
Soliman cracks the inside of Familia's front leg.
Familia seems to have got his legs back now.
Soliman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Soliman lands a with a good body shot.
Soliman looks to land a combination but Familia avoids it well.
Soliman lands a nice shot that snaps Familia's head back.
Soliman lands with a nice body kick.
Familia takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab from Soliman finds it's way through Familia's defenses.
Soliman misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soliman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Familia.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Soliman, right into the meat.
Soliman swings for the body but Familia moves out of range.
Soliman lunges at Familia with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Familia's hand.
A jab lands there for Soliman.
Soliman tests Familia's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Familia has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A big right from Familia misses.
Soliman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Soliman slips under a jab.
Soliman ducks under a wild hook from Familia.
Soliman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Soliman lands a right hook to the body.
Soliman stuns Familia with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Soliman lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Soliman cracks a nice hook into Familia's ribs.
Soliman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soliman misses with a looping right.
Soliman scores with a kick to the body.
Soliman tests Familia's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Soliman is looking to slow Familia down with leg kicks.
Soliman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Familia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good exchange - Soliman coming out on top.
Familia on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Soliman. Soliman obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soliman thuds a left hand into Familia's body.
Soliman with a jab.
Familia slips a jab and a cross from Soliman.
Soliman looks to score with a jab to the body but Familia is just out of range.
Soliman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Familia stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Familia takes a jab right on the kisser.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Soliman misses with a body kick.
Soliman lands a right hook to the body.
Soliman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Familia.
Chris Familia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Soliman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lawrence Soliman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Soliman has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 25:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 25:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lawrence Soliman!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tazki Tazki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bradley Iverson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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300 lbs
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293 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tazki Tazki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bradley Iverson!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Skip Squint and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iverson 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.
Tazki takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Iverson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Iverson controlling the position easily from mount.
Tazki wants to control but Iverson is having none of it.
Tazki is looking to get to half guard.
Iverson lands a nice shot to the head.
Tazki is in all sorts of trouble here.
Iverson looking to finish Tazki with some ground and pound. This is bad for Tazki!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tazki gets back to half guard.
Iverson wants to stand up but Tazki is controlling the position.
Tazki is pressing down on Iverson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tazki is working an open guard so Iverson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Tazki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Iverson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tazki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Iverson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tazki did well to prevent Iverson getting side control.
Tazki wants to improve his position but Iverson is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tazki manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Iverson postures up.
Iverson postures up and lands a big shot to Tazki's brow.
Iverson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Iverson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tazki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Iverson has managed to get both his arms back between Tazki's legs - danger averted.
Iverson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Iverson dives in and grabs Tazki's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tazki pushes down on Iverson's head and hops out.
Tazki leaves Iverson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tazki Tazki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bradley Iverson.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Iverson.
Iverson looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iverson fails with a takedown attempt.
Iverson 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.
Iverson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tazki will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tazki working for a triangle but Iverson defends it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tazki trying to control the position.
Tazki keeping moving, preventing Iverson from controlling successfully.
Iverson working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tazki has his foot on Iverson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Iverson works his way back into a safe position though.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Iverson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tazki looking to control.
Iverson trying to control the position from guard on top but Tazki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tazki is trying to keep Iverson in close.
Tazki wants to sweep but no luck.
Iverson trying to control but Tazki is working from the bottom.
Iverson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tazki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Iverson's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Iverson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tazki stopping the sweep attempt from Iverson.
Tazki wants to control from the top but Iverson keeps moving.
Iverson had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Tazki is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Iverson Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Tazki's back instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iverson trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Tazki doesn't escape.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Iverson's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Tazki manages to reverse the position and now he's in Iverson's guard. Nice work there by Tazki.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tazki trying to control the position from guard on top but Iverson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Iverson is looking to stand up but Tazki isn't so interested in that idea.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tazki misses with a two punch combination.
Tazki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Iverson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bradley Iverson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Iverson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Iverson tries to stand but Tazki is controlling from the bottom.
Iverson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tazki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Iverson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tazki is proving hard to escape from.
Iverson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tazki gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Iverson is breathing heavily.
Tazki looking for submissions off his back.
Tazki works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iverson thows a big elbow that misses.
Iverson is in close to Tazki's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tazki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Iverson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tazki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Iverson defends well.
Tazki wants to sweep here but Iverson controlling him for the moment.
Iverson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Tazki throws a series of punches but Iverson moves out of range.
Tazki lands a jab to the head.
Iverson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tazki but Tazki pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Iverson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tazki's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iverson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tazki looking for a sweep. Not yet Tazki, not yet.
Iverson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Iverson is in close to Tazki's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Iverson lands a couple of digs.
Tazki looking for a guillotine here but Iverson defends easily.
Iverson wants to control from the top but Tazki keeps moving.
Tazki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Iverson is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iverson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tazki is on top in guard.
Iverson keeping moving, preventing Tazki from controlling successfully.
Iverson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Iverson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tazki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Iverson looking to control.
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.
Tazki stopping the sweep attempt from Iverson.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Iverson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tazki did well to prevent Iverson getting side control.
Iverson prevents Tazki from improving his position.
Iverson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tazki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tazki manages to get to full guard.
Iverson stands up and waves to Tazki to follow him.
Tazki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Iverson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bradley Iverson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Tazki fails to land with a series of punches.
Tazki stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Iverson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tazki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tazki misses with a double jab
and Iverson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Iverson trying to mount his opponent but Tazki defends it.
Iverson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tazki's head.
Tazki slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tazki is looking for a triangle but Iverson pushes his legs off easily.
Iverson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Tazki, up you get!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tazki gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Iverson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tazki keeping moving, preventing Iverson from controlling successfully.
Tazki controls Iverson momentarily but Iverson frees himself.
Iverson won't allow Tazki to sweep him here.
Iverson postures up.
Tazki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Iverson is aware though and is defending well.
Iverson advances to half guard.
Tazki wants to improve his position but Iverson is controlling well.
Iverson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
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.
Iverson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tazki is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Iverson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Iverson's back!
Tazki misses with a punch to the head.
Tazki is looking to control Iverson but Iverson is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tazki has the hooks in. Iverson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Iverson wants to get back to his feet.
Iverson is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Tazki off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Tazki is working the ground and pound. Can Iverson escape?
Iverson is having to fend off submission attempts from Tazki, who is looking to sink in the choke. Tazki doesn't have the hooks in though and Iverson manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Tazki working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Iverson has passed into half guard!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iverson trying to control from half guard but Tazki is working away.
Iverson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tazki is refusing to be controlled, as Iverson sits in half guard.
Iverson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Tazki to get to his feet.
Iverson slips under a jab.
Tazki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Iverson was well out of range. Poor timing from Tazki.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Iverson looks to score with a jab to the body but Tazki is just out of range.
Tazki thuds a left hand into Iverson's body.
Tazki darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Iverson avoids a punch combination nicely.
A punch combination from Tazki misses.
Tazki Tazki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Iverson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tazki is trying to defend but Iverson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Tazki missing with punches from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tazki tries to get to full guard but Iverson has control of the leg.
Tazki actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tazki Tazki.
I think Iverson 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 John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bradley Iverson!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mariano Filipe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mahdi Makungu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Makungu is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Nelly - Heart of a Champion. Mahdi Makungu is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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156 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mariano Filipe !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mahdi Makungu!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Eliza Hachem and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filipe misses with the combination.
Makungu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
No joy there for Filipe , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Filipe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Filipe shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Filipe was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Filipe lands a big elbow.
It looks like Mahdi Makungu has been cut.
Filipe unloads with some shots from mount but Makungu bucks and avoids them well.
Makungu is looking to get to half guard.
Makungu tries to hold on but Filipe postures up.
Filipe punching from mount but Makungu doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Makungu regains half guard.
Filipe throwing shots but Makungu is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Makungu defending well though.
Filipe working Makungu over with strikes.
Filipe is trying to work for a kimura but Makungu is defending well.
Filipe seems to be working for a kimura but Makungu defends the submission attempt.
Makungu works his way to full guard. Good work.
Filipe stopping the sweep attempt from Makungu.
Makungu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Filipe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Filipe throws a strike but Makungu rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Filipe keeping moving, preventing Makungu from controlling successfully.
Makungu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Filipe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Filipe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Makungu's guard.
Makungu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Filipe connects with a couple of short punches.
Filipe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Makungu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Filipe throws and elbow that misses. Makungu uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Filipe 's guard. Nice move by Makungu!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filipe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Makungu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Filipe seems keen to control Makungu's posture.
Makungu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Filipe is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Makungu stands and throws Filipe 's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Makungu goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Filipe rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Makungu's guard! Nice work there by Filipe !
Filipe distracts Makungu with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filipe throws and elbow that misses. Makungu uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Filipe 's guard. Nice move by Makungu!
Makungu preventing the sweep.
Makungu passes Filipe 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Makungu is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Makungu looks gassed!
Filipe is looking for a sweep. Makungu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Makungu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Filipe does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Filipe has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Makungu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are battling for position here. Filipe manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Filipe pulls Makungu in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mariano Filipe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mahdi Makungu's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Filipe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Makungu defends it nicely.
Nice body punch from Filipe .
Filipe lands a nice looking body shot.
Filipe misses with the combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Filipe shoots in and drives through. Makungu sprawls well.
Filipe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Filipe fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mariano Filipe . That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Makungu misses.
Filipe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Makungu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makungu throws a hook to the side of Filipe 's head but Filipe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Filipe thows a body shot but no joy.
Filipe thuds his right hand into Makungu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Filipe fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Filipe tries to move into range but Makungu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Filipe fails to land the takedown.
Filipe lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makungu lands a really nice looking cross but Filipe seems unphased.
Filipe lands the left hand.
Filipe looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Makungu is fending him off so far but Filipe persists. Nope, Makungu circles away and we're back to standing.
Filipe jabs at Makungu's body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Filipe .
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Filipe slips a straight right by Makungu.
Makungu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Filipe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Makungu.
Makungu throws out a loose jab but Filipe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makungu throws a shot from downtown. Filipe moves away and avoids it.
Filipe slips a jab from Makungu.
Makungu throws a hook but Filipe blocks it.
Makungu tries to close the distance and clinch but Filipe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Makungu misses with a hook. Filipe ducked under it nicely.
Makungu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Filipe .
Filipe slips a jab from Makungu.
Filipe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Makungu.
Filipe moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A combination from Filipe does no damage.
Makungu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Filipe misses.
Makungu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Filipe avoids the body shot from Makungu.
Makungu throws a series of punches but Filipe avoids them all with ease.
Filipe punishes Makungu's body with a nice straight punch.
Makungu misses with a double jab.
Mariano Filipe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makungu avoids the body shot from Filipe .
Makungu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Makungu misses with a hook. Filipe ducked under it nicely.
Filipe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Filipe connects with the punch.
Filipe scores with a jab. Makungu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Filipe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Makungu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Filipe digs a good hook to Makungu's body.
Filipe scores with a nice strike.
Filipe lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Filipe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Makungu throws out the jab.
Filipe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Makungu.
Makungu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filipe avoids a punch combination nicely.
A jab from Makungu misses.
Filipe lands with a hook. Makungu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Filipe is looking to wear down Makungu with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd cheers as Filipe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Makungu doesn't seem phased though.
Nice takedown defense from Makungu. No joy for Filipe on that attempt.
Makungu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Filipe tries to break the clinch but Makungu is controlling the position.
Makungu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Makungu gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Filipe to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Filipe wants to pass the guard but Makungu is keeping the position.
Filipe has gone for a leg lock! Makungu slips out almost immediately though and dives into Filipe 's guard.
Makungu looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filipe is pulling down on Makungu's head. It's preventing any offense from Makungu, at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Makungu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Makungu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Filipe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Filipe trying to control the position.
Makungu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Filipe is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mahdi Makungu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mahdi Makungu's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Filipe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Makungu.
The crowd cheers as Filipe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Makungu doesn't seem phased though.
Filipe changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Makungu looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Filipe tries to advance position but instead Makungu slips a leg back in to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makungu is pressing down on Filipe 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Makungu is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Filipe throwing strikes from guard but Makungu blocks nicely.
Mariano Filipe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Filipe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Filipe is in close to Makungu's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Filipe throws a strike but Makungu rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makungu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Filipe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Filipe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Makungu wants to pass the guard but Filipe is keeping the position.
Filipe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Makungu drops back looking for a leg! Filipe is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Filipe manages to kick Makungu off! Makungu jumps back into Filipe 's guard.
Makungu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Filipe lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Makungu!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
BOOM! Filipe connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Filipe throwing strikes here but Makungu is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Makungu tries to lock up and control but Filipe gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Filipe has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Makungu's face.
Filipe in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Makungu wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Filipe .
Filipe sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Filipe looking to finish with strikes here!
Filipe throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makungu wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Filipe .
Filipe with a couple of short strikes.
Filipe has hold of Makungu's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Makungu manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Makungu regains half guard.
Makungu is looking to control Filipe 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Makungu avoid being mounted?
Makungu might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Filipe kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makungu is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Filipe 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Filipe 's back!
Filipe is in bad spot here.
Makungu is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Filipe defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Makungu has the hooks in. Filipe is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Filipe 's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Makungu's hands.
Filipe trying to control the position but Makungu manages to sink in the hooks.
Makungu loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Filipe hold on?
Makungu has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mariano Filipe clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Mahdi Makungu'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.
Filipe misses with a takedown attempt - Makungu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Makungu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Makungu throws a hook but Filipe avoids it easily.
Makungu misses with an uppercut.
Makungu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Makungu wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mariano Filipe . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Filipe shoots in for a double leg but Makungu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A big left from Makungu misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Filipe .
Filipe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Makungu counters with a straight right hand.
Makungu throws a series of punches but Filipe avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makungu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Filipe circles away quickly and effectively.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Filipe , as that shot connected.
Makungu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Makungu misses the shot to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A jab from Makungu misses.
Filipe takes a swing at Makungu's ribcage but misses.
Filipe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Makungu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipe shoots in for a takedown but Makungu shows good takedown defense.
Makungu throws a series of punches but Filipe moves out of range.
Filipe moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Makungu misses with a wild body shot.
Makungu throws a nice looking combination but Filipe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Filipe throws a nice looking combination but Makungu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Makungu cracks Filipe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Filipe digs a good hook to Makungu's body.
Filipe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Filipe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Makungu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Filipe .
A right-left combo lands from Makungu.
Filipe lands a nice shot to the body.
Makungu is looking to clinch but Filipe is avoiding it.
Mahdi Makungu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Filipe shoots in but Makungu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Makungu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Filipe was well out of range. Poor timing from Makungu.
Filipe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Makungu.
Makungu misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filipe closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Filipe throwing shots but Makungu is blocking nicely.
Makungu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Filipe .
Filipe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Makungu defending well though.
Filipe throwing shots but Makungu is blocking nicely.
Filipe thows a huge punch but Makungu dodges it nicely.
Filipe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Filipe not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Makungu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Makungu lands a lovely overhand right.
Filipe tries for a takedown but Makungu circles away easily
and Makungu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Makungu lands a jab.
Filipe misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makungu misses with a looping right.
Filipe 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.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Filipe .
Makungu sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Filipe is looking for a kimura but Makungu is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Filipe to get the leverage.
Filipe missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Makungu moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Filipe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Filipe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Makungu is keeping the position for now.
Makungu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filipe throwing strikes but missing.
Makungu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Filipe .
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Makungu lands with a cross.
Filipe with a lazy takedown attempt
and Makungu counters with a left and a right that stings Filipe .
Makungu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Makungu's corner calls for a 1-2. Makungu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Filipe closes the distance and clinches up with Makungu, looking for a takedown. Filipe pushes Makungu against the cage but Makungu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Filipe takes one on the button.
Filipe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A punch lands to the side of Filipe 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Filipe 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.
Filipe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Makungu is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Makungu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Mahdi Makungu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mahdi Makungu's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Filipe throws a series of punches but Makungu moves out of range.
Makungu looks to throw the jab but Filipe is out of range.
Makungu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Filipe stalks Makungu and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Makungu's face. Makungu staggers backwards, shaken.
Makungu misses with a wild combination.
Filipe gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Makungu counters with a single leg into guard. Filipe didn't expect that.
Makungu trying to control but Filipe is working from the bottom.
Filipe wants to stand up but Makungu is controlling him.
Filipe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Filipe looking to control.
Makungu drops back, looking for a kneebar! Filipe looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Filipe looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Filipe !
Filipe scoring with punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipe sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Makungu is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Makungu avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Filipe .
Filipe fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Filipe throwing strikes but Makungu manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Makungu is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Filipe knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Makungu working away.
Filipe gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
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.
Makungu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Filipe 's head.
Filipe is controlling Makungu's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Filipe tries to kick Makungu off but Makungu keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Makungu looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Filipe wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filipe moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Makungu preventing the sweep.
Filipe keeping moving, preventing Makungu from controlling successfully.
Makungu throws a strike but Filipe rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Filipe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Filipe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Filipe is fighting to break Makungu's control of his arms but Makungu is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Filipe throws a strike but Makungu rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
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.
Filipe has Makungu pulled in close to control his posture.
Makungu tries to free his leg and advance position but Filipe is retaining full guard.
Filipe scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Makungu swinging wilding here.
Filipe lands a lovely overhand right.
Makungu throws a big shot that misses.
Makungu throws a series of punches but Filipe moves out of range.
Makungu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Filipe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Filipe lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Filipe moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mahdi Makungu.
I think Makungu 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 48:48
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 48:48
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 48:48
The fight is ruled a draw!
Mariano Filipe retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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