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AXF Friday Night Fights 19 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Penl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas OToole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Penl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thomas OToole!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Hugh Johnson and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penl shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts OToole as he jumps to the side.
Penl looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
OToole is looking to improve his position.
OToole is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Penl scores with a couple of nice shots.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
OToole wants to improve his position but Penl is controlling well.
Penl slips a nice elbow through OToole's hands, connecting with OToole's forehead.
Penl looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Penl slips a nice elbow through OToole's hands, connecting with OToole's forehead.
Penl winds up and cracks OToole with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Penl working OToole over with strikes.
OToole lands a couple of sideways elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penl is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Penl takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
OToole misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Penl is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
OToole punching from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penl lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
OToole looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Penl lands a nice short elbow.
OToole looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
OToole lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Penl lands strikes from half guard.
Penl looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Penl lands a nice short elbow.
OToole is rocked!
OToole is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Penl pulls his head out easily.
OToole is still in real trouble! Can Penl finish him?
Penl seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Penl drops an elbow to the side of OToole's head.
OToole seems to have recovered his senses.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Penl lands a nice short elbow.
OToole is pressing down on Penl's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Penl scoring with some ground and pound.
Penl with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Penl is in close to OToole's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OToole will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Penl is working OToole over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Penl postures up and lands a big shot to OToole's brow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Penl distracts OToole with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Penl content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
OToole trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Penl scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Penl lands a couple of digs.
Penl is working OToole over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
OToole throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
OToole looks gassed!
OToole throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
OToole has momentary wrist control but Penl slips an elbow through the middle.
Penl scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
OToole throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Penl landing some decent shots from guard.
Penl 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.
OToole trying to strike off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penl stands up over OToole, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Penl chips away with some ground and pound.
OToole looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Penl's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Penl postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Penl working some strikes from top position.
OToole wants to sweep here but Penl controlling him for the moment.
Penl pushes down on OToole's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ground and pound from Penl.
Penl scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Penl blocks the strikes from OToole.
Penl tries to pass to full mount but OToole defends it.
Penl drops an elbow to the side of OToole's head.
Penl 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.
Penl lands with a punch from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OToole looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
OToole flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Penl scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Penl looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks OToole with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Penl lands a nice short elbow.
Penl scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nice strikes from Penl there.
OToole wants to improve his position but Penl is controlling well.
Penl is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Penl lands with some strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Penl cracks OToole with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
OToole swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Penl cracks OToole with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Penl!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Selly Sel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joshua Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Selly Sel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joshua Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Summer Carpenter and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Thomas loads up on a big right hand but Sel slips the punch.
Thomas misses the jab.
Sel scores a takedown into full mount!
Sel looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Thomas wants to control but Sel is having none of it.
Thomas is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Thomas is looking to improve his position but Sel isn't that keen on the idea.
Thomas wants to control but Sel is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sel lands a heavy elbow.
Sel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sel tries to push Thomas's head away but Thomas is holding on tight.
Thomas wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Sel.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Thomas working to try and regain half guard.
Sel controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thomas really wants to buck Sel off and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas wants to control but Sel is having none of it.
Thomas is squirming around, avoiding Sel's attempts to control the action.
Thomas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sel sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Thomas tries to hold on but Sel pushes him away.
Thomas is looking to get to half guard.
Thomas wants to hold on but Sel pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sel controlling the pace for now.
Thomas is trying desperately to improve position.
Thomas reaches up to try and control the position but Sel seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Thomas rolls and tries to escape and now Sel has his back!
Will Sel go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thomas has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Selly Sel dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nice takedown defense from Thomas. No joy for Sel on that attempt.
Thomas missing with a left hand there. Sel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sel lands with a hook. Thomas tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Thomas lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Thomas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sel tries to clinch up but Thomas circles away and keeps his distance.
Thomas throws a big shot that misses.
Sel gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Thomas misses with a straight right.
A big left from Thomas misses.
A slow jab from Thomas misses its intended target.
Thomas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Thomas misses.
Thomas misses with a hook.
A big left from Thomas misses.
Thomas throws a hook but Sel blocks it.
Sel scores with a three punch combo!
Sel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thomas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sel slips under a jab from Thomas.
Sel is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Thomas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas misses with an uppercut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sel.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sel is defended easily by Thomas.
Sel fails to land with a series of punches.
Sel throws a hook but Thomas avoids it easily.
Thomas misses with an uppercut. Sel saw that one coming.
Sel lands a with a good body shot.
Sel takes one on the button.
Sel moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Thomas finds it's way through Sel's defenses.
Thomas misses with a hook. Sel ducked under it nicely.
Sel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Thomas might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A jab from Thomas misses.
Thomas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sel swinging wildly here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sel shoots in but Thomas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Selly Sel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thomas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thomas throws a shot from downtown. Sel moves away and avoids it.
Sel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thomas.
Sel is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Thomas's half guard.
Thomas wants to improve his position but Sel is controlling well.
Sel slows the pace down in half guard.
Sel prevents Thomas from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sel not doing much here.
Thomas gets full guard.
Sel won't allow Thomas to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Thomas wants to sweep but no luck.
Thomas is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sel trying to control the position from guard on top but Thomas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thomas wants to stand and escape but Sel is having none of it.
Thomas has his hands on Sel's head, controlling the position.
Thomas wants to stand and escape but Sel is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Selly Sel dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Thomas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sel.
Thomas looks to land a combination but Sel avoids it well.
Sel doesn't manage to clinch there - Thomas circles away.
Sel swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sel is looking to clinch but Thomas is avoiding it.
Sel ducks under a wild hook from Thomas.
Sel defending well as Thomas loads up on a big left hand.
Sel misses with a series of wild punches.
Thomas throws a lazy right hand but Sel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thomas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thomas throws a jab but it's blocked by Sel.
Sel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thomas.
Selly Sel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thomas throws a jab but it's blocked by Sel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sel shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thomas pinned against the cage. Thomas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thomas.
Sel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thomas circles away quickly and effectively.
Joshua Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Thomas avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Thomas!
Thomas throws the left hand but Sel avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Thomas misses the jab.
Thomas moves out of range as Sel strikes.
Thomas connects with a single shot there.
Thomas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sel.
Joshua Thomas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thomas's waist but Thomas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sel off to one side.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sel misses with a body shot.
Thomas connects with a nice looking jab.
Thomas scores with a jab to the head.
Thomas misses with an uppercut.
Thomas throws a looping overhand right but Sel ducks down to avoid it.
Sel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Thomas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thomas moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Thomas checks a leg kick nicely.
Thomas lands with an overhand left.
Thomas throws a hook but Sel avoids it easily.
Sel scores with a one two! Thomas had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Thomas throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sel on the side of the head.
Thomas scores with the left hand. Sel knows he should have avoided that one.
Thomas missing with a left hand there. Sel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sel moves away from the strike by Thomas.
Thomas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Thomas misses.
Sel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thomas throws out the jab.
Sel scores with a sloppy right hand. Thomas should have avoided that one.
Sel ducks under a wild hook from Thomas.
Sel shoots in for a takedown but Thomas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Selly Sel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thomas.
Sel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thomas loads up on a big right hand but Sel slips the punch.
Thomas lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sel ducks under a wild hook from Thomas.
Sel tries to move into range but Thomas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Thomas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thomas.
Thomas throws an overhand right that lands on Sel's shoulder, as Sel tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd cheers as Thomas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sel doesn't seem phased though.
Thomas looks to land a right hand but Sel moved out of range.
Thomas misses with a looping left.
Thomas misses with an uppercut.
Thomas uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sel has time to react.
Thomas misses the jab.
Thomas cracks Sel with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thomas misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Thomas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sel misses with the combination.
Thomas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sel.
Thomas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Thomas throws a right hand that Sel ducks under and follows up with a left that Sel also avoids with ease.
Sel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sel looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
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.
Thomas thuds his right hand into Sel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Thomas throws a looping overhand right but Sel ducks down to avoid it.
Thomas sizes up Sel with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Joshua Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice defenses there by Sel.
Thomas misses the jab.
Sel moves out of range of the strikes.
Thomas lands a nice shot that snaps Sel's head back.
Sel moves away from the strike by Thomas.
Selly Sel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sel tries to clinch but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas throws a hook but Sel avoids it easily.
Thomas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thomas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sel momentarily.
Sel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thomas throws a hook to the side of Sel's head but Sel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - Sel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thomas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thomas throws a big shot that misses.
Thomas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thomas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sel.
Sel slips a jab from Thomas.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joshua Thomas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sel 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Selly Sel!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Mendosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Howell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ben Howell 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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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Carlos Mendosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ben Howell!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Hugh Johnson and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howell throws a sloppy head kick and Mendosa moves out of range easily.
Howell fails with the takedown.
Mendosa misses with a series of wild punches.
Mendosa stuffs the takedown.
Mendosa swinging wildly here.
Howell takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Howell changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mendosa looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Howell working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Howell tries for a kimura but Mendosa is defending well.
Howell wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mendosa, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendosa manages to get back to half guard.
Howell is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mendosa defends it well.
Mendosa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Howell is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Howell is trying to control the action in half guard but Mendosa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mendosa tries to get to full guard but Howell has control of the leg.
Howell seems to be working for a kimura but Mendosa defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendosa is looking to improve his position.
Howell wants to pass the guard but Mendosa is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
No luck for Howell with that takedown attempt.
Carlos Mendosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Howell.
Mendosa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mendosa avoids the head kick by Howell.
Howell ducks under a wild hook from Mendosa.
Mendosa misses with a double jab.
Mendosa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mendosa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mendosa scores with the left hand. Howell knows he should have avoided that one.
Mendosa throws a right and a left that Howell avoids nicely.
Howell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mendosa defends it nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mendosa dips to his left and cracks Howell with an uppercut!
Mendosa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice shot lands for Mendosa.
Mendosa throws an overhand right that lands on Howell's shoulder, as Howell tries to avoid the shot.
Mendosa throws a looping overhand right but Howell ducks down to avoid it.
Mendosa stuffs the takedown attempt from Howell. Howell gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Howell.
Howell looks gassed!
Mendosa manages to get back to half guard.
Mendosa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Howell is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendosa works his way to full guard. Good work.
Howell wants to pass the guard but Mendosa is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Mendosa dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Howell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mendosa throws a big shot that misses.
Howell tries for a takedown but Mendosa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mendosa throws a combination. Howell tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Howell shoots in and drives through. Mendosa sprawls well.
Howell loads up on a big right hand but Mendosa slips the punch.
Mendosa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Howell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mendosa as he avoids it easily.
Carlos Mendosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Howell.
Howell drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mendosa has control of Howell's left arm, preventing Howell from doing any damage.
Howell has gone for a leg lock! Mendosa slips out almost immediately though and dives into Howell's guard.
Howell is breathing heavily.
Mendosa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mendosa drops back looking for a leg! Howell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Howell manages to kick Mendosa off! Mendosa jumps back into Howell's guard.
Howell looking for a sweep. Not yet Howell, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendosa postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Howell keeping moving, preventing Mendosa from controlling successfully.
Mendosa would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mendosa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Howell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mendosa has managed to get both his arms back between Howell's legs - danger averted.
Mendosa tries to free his leg and advance position but Howell is retaining full guard.
Mendosa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Howell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Howell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mendosa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mendosa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mendosa is looking to take a break and control but Howell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mendosa is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Howell is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mendosa lands some shots froms side control.
Howell is looking to regain half guard here but Mendosa keeps moving and retains side control.
Howell gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Howell won't allow Mendosa to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howell wants to improve his position but Mendosa is controlling well.
Mendosa tries to stand and escape but Howell is controlling the position.
Ground and pound from Mendosa.
Howell is trying to maintain the position but Mendosa is very close to passing his half guard.
Howell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mendosa lands a right hook to the body.
Howell moves out of range of the strikes.
Howell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Howell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mendosa's waist but Mendosa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Howell off to one side.
Mendosa lands a two punch combo.
Howell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mendosa.
Howell moves forwards but Mendosa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Carlos Mendosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left and a right from Mendosa both land. Nice combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Howell tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Carlos Mendosa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mendosa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Howell looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice jab there from Mendosa.
Howell takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mendosa cracks Howell with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Mendosa.
Mendosa lands a slapping body shot.
Mendosa misses with an uppercut.
Mendosa scores with a hook.
Mendosa misses with a wild combination.
Howell takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Howell takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mendosa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Howell at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Howell dodges the punch combination from Mendosa.
Howell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mendosa avoids it really well and circles away.
Mendosa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Howell in his tracks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Mendosa dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Mendosa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Howell bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Howell is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mendosa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mendosa manages to work his way to half guard, despite Howell's best efforts.
Mendosa trying to control from the bottom.
Howell is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mendosa is just riding it out for now. Howell eventually gives up the hold.
Howell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mendosa is doing well to control the position and prevent Howell from advancing to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howell prevents Mendosa from improving his position.
Howell stalling.
Mendosa looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Howell is working for a kimura but Mendosa is defending it quite comfortably.
Mendosa works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mendosa 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mendosa is adopting a defensive guard.
Mendosa is trying to control the position but Howell postures up.
Howell trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Howell tries to free his leg and advance position but Mendosa is retaining full guard.
Howell has gone for a leg lock! Mendosa slips out almost immediately though and dives into Howell's guard.
Mendosa stands and steps away. Howell gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Mendosa throws a shot from downtown. Howell moves away and avoids it.
Mendosa lunges at Howell with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Howell's hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Howell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Howell takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendosa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mendosa lunges at Howell with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Howell's hand.
Mendosa moves out of range as Howell strikes.
Ben Howell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Howell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mendosa.
Howell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mendosa's waist but Mendosa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Howell off to one side.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Mendosa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mendosa, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Mendosa!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Longfellow Deeds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Zullo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Deeds's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Evils Deeds. Zullo has chosen Assistant To The Regional Manager - The Devil Wears Prada as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Longfellow Deeds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Michael Zullo!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Summer Carpenter and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deeds takes a swing at Zullo's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Deeds throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zullo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Deeds wants to clinch up but Zullo keeps it at a distance.
Zullo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deeds looking for a sweep but Zullo has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Zullo prevents Deeds from getting the reversal.
Zullo wants to take his opponent's back but Deeds doesn't allow it.
Deeds really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Deeds bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Deeds throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Deeds throws and elbow that misses. Zullo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Deeds's guard. Nice move by Zullo!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zullo trying to control the position from guard on top but Deeds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deeds isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Zullo stacks Deeds 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 Zullo!
Deeds tries to bench press Zullo off him but Zullo keeps the position.
Zullo in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Deeds is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Zullo asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Deeds regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Deeds moves into full guard.
Deeds is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Deeds bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zullo's guard.
Deeds postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Zullo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Deeds, into his guard.
Deeds is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Deeds is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zullo defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zullo trying to control the position from guard on top but Deeds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zullo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Deeds kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deeds is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Deeds wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zullo keeps working.
Zullo trying to hold on to Deeds's head to control him but Deeds postures up.
Deeds thows a huge punch but Zullo dodges it nicely.
Zullo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zullo actively working from the bottom here.
Deeds is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zullo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Deeds missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Deeds wants to work for an arm triangle but Zullo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Zullo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Deeds scores with a couple of nice shots.
Deeds wants to control but Zullo is keeping him busy.
Deeds is working for a submission of some sort.
Zullo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Deeds. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Deeds is breathing heavily.
Zullo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Longfellow Deeds dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Deeds throws a hook but Zullo avoids it easily.
Deeds gets a takedown into half guard.
Deeds in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Zullo tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Deeds!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Longfellow Deeds!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ben Avit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ben Avit has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ben Avit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frankie Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Damien Edna and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Avit misses with a wild combination.
Diaz loads up on a big right hand but Avit slips the punch.
The crowd cheers as Avit lands an impressive looking overhand right. Diaz doesn't seem phased though.
Diaz misses with a hook.
Diaz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Diaz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Diaz misses with a combination
and Avit counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Avit preventing the sweep.
Diaz can't keep his opponent in guard - Avit advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Avit looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Avit moves into full mount! Diaz won't be happy about that!
Avit looking to secure an arm triangle but Diaz defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee warns Diaz that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Avit wants to control the pace but Diaz is squirming around nicely.
Avit is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Diaz is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ben Avit!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tarzan Bundolo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rich Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyson has chosen Hard-Rihanna as his entrance music. Tarzan Bundolo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tarzan Bundolo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rich Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Summer Carpenter and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bundolo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tyson tries a head kick but it misses.
Bundolo scoring well with a low kick there.
Bundolo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tyson misses with a kick to the body.
Tarzan Bundolo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Tyson looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bundolo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tyson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tyson is rocked!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Bundolo has cracked Tyson with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Bundolo lands another huge swinging hook and Tyson tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Tyson, before Bundolo can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tarzan Bundolo!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sid Cosby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Kelso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cosby comes to the cage accompanied by All Star. Kelso is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by That 70's Show Theme Music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Michael Kelso was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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178 lbs
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176 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sid Cosby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Michael Kelso!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Steve Erwin and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelso misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cosby lands a body shot.
Kelso pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cosby is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kelso's half guard.
Cosby decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Kelso jabs Cosby right on the nose. Cosby blinks but takes it well.
Kelso lands a left and a right that send Cosby crashing to the mat, dazed. Kelso thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Sid Cosby has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kelso will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kelso throws a right and a left that Cosby avoids nicely.
Cosby shoots for a takedown but Kelso saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kelso fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice takedown defense from Kelso. No joy for Cosby on that attempt.
Kelso missing with a left hand there. Cosby was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kelso tries to clinch there but Cosby circles away.
Kelso tries to clinch there but Cosby circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelso swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cosby swats away the attempt to clinch by Kelso.
Kelso on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Kelso. No joy for Cosby on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sid Cosby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cosby changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kelso tries to avoid it but Cosby manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kelso to the ground. Kelso escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A jab from Cosby does it's job there.
Kelso misses with a two punch combination.
Cosby misses with a takedown attempt - Kelso sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kelso throws a body punch but Cosby moves out of range.
Michael Kelso is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kelso misses with a series of wild punches.
Kelso misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kelso throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cosby showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kelso.
Cosby takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cosby uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kelso.
Cosby shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Cosby stands up and beckons Kelso to join him on the feet.
Cosby misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kelso throws out a loose jab but Cosby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kelso thows a body shot but no joy.
A left and a right from Kelso both land. Nice combination.
Kelso fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cosby shoots in for a takedown but Kelso shows good takedown defense.
Cosby uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kelso.
Kelso leaves Cosby with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cosby tries to move into range but Kelso moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cosby is breathing heavily.
Kelso is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cosby.
Kelso is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kelso throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Michael Kelso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kelso misses with a series of wild punches.
Kelso lunges at Cosby with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cosby's hand.
Cosby slips under a jab.
Cosby dodges the punch combination from Kelso.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cosby circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kelso!
Kelso fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cosby is out of range.
Kelso tries to bum rush Cosby with a series of wild strikes but Cosby uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cosby showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kelso.
Cosby checks a low kick from Kelso.
Kelso misses with a series of wild punches.
Kelso fails to land with a series of punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kelso misses with the combination.
Kelso throws a right hand that Cosby ducks under and follows up with a left that Cosby also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Kelso dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sid Cosby's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
No joy there for Kelso, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kelso is looking to land body kicks.
Kelso is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cosby scores with a takedown into Kelso's guard.
Cosby trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kelso's guard.
Cosby stands and steps away. Kelso gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kelso throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cosby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kelso.
Kelso throws a right hand that Cosby ducks under and follows up with a left that Cosby also avoids with ease.
Cosby feints and as Kelso raises his hands in defense, Cosby changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cosby trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kelso's guard.
Kelso seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cosby has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kelso is proving hard to escape from.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kelso escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cosby gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kelso not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kelso has a closed guard, preventing Cosby from standing up.
Kelso is trying to control the position but Cosby postures up.
Cosby has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kelso is proving hard to escape from.
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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A left and a right from Kelso both land. Nice combination.
Kelso pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cosby is out of range and Kelso settles back down.
Kelso wants to clinch.
Kelso misses with a wild combination.
Kelso moves into the clinch.
A short right from Kelso on the inside.
Cosby goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kelso prevents it.
Kelso breaks the clinch.
Sid Cosby is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kelso gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cosby to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kelso wants to stand but Cosby is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cosby preventing the sweep.
Kelso manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Cosby tries to lock up and control but Kelso gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kelso throwing strikes here but Cosby is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Kelso scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Cosby?
Cosby really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kelso tries to control but Cosby wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelso landing strikes from the mount.
Kelso lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Cosby tries to reverse the position but Kelso maintains control.
Kelso won't let Cosby get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kelso working the ground and pound effectively.
Kelso thowing shots but they're missing.
Kelso punching from mount but Cosby doing a good job of avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Kelso showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sid Cosby's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Kelso misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kelso throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cosby.
Kelso misses with the combination.
Kelso fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cosby thows a body shot but no joy.
Cosby shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kelso napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Cosby stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Kelso misses with a body shot
and Cosby counters with a single leg into guard. Kelso didn't expect that.
Cosby got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kelso has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cosby has managed to get both his arms back between Kelso's legs - danger averted.
Cosby wants to stand but Kelso has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kelso seems keen to control Cosby's posture.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cosby stands up and waves to Kelso to follow him.
Cosby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kelso was well out of range. Poor timing from Cosby.
Kelso swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cosby counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kelso has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kelso working for a triangle but Cosby defends it easily.
Kelso is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cosby wants to stand but Kelso has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelso is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cosby defends well.
Kelso throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cosby wants to stand but Kelso is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kelso is trying to keep Cosby in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kelso misses with a low kick as Cosby jumps back.
Sid Cosby has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cosby fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd cheers as Kelso lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cosby doesn't seem phased though.
Kelso bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cosby's head backwards.
Kelso lands with a nice combination. Cosby backs away looking to recover.
Kelso thows a body shot but no joy.
Cosby shoots in and drives through. Kelso sprawls well.
Kelso moves in looking to clinch but Cosby pushes him off.
Kelso scores with a jab.
Kelso swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cosby checks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelso fails to land with a series of punches.
Kelso misses with a series of wild punches.
Cosby shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kelso is trying to defend but Cosby finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Cosby not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Michael Kelso is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cosby is working for a kimura but Kelso is defending it quite comfortably.
Kelso is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cosby's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cosby's back!
And that's the end of the fight!
Sid Cosby showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kelso has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Kelso!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bernard Blake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rachid Elmerkaoui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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270 lbs
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245 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bernard Blake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rachid Elmerkaoui!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Skip Squint and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elmerkaoui misses with an uppercut. Blake saw that one coming.
Elmerkaoui misses the shot to the body.
Elmerkaoui drives through with a takedown into guard.
Blake pulls Elmerkaoui in close to prevent any damage.
Elmerkaoui stops Blake from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elmerkaoui gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Elmerkaoui throws an overhand right that lands on Blake's shoulder, as Blake tries to avoid the shot.
Blake misses with a double jab.
Elmerkaoui throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blake sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blake gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Elmerkaoui has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Blake is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Blake prevents a takedown attempt there.
Blake lands a body punch.
Elmerkaoui looks gassed!
Blake is leaning against Elmerkaoui and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A body shot lands from Blake.
Blake scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Blake.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blake cracks Elmerkaoui with a nice body shot.
Blake presses Elmerkaoui against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Blake lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Blake lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Elmerkaoui or not.
A short left from Blake.
A hook to the body from Blake.
Blake lands a body shot.
Blake lands a body shot in the clinch.
Blake lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Blake scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Blake lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Blake.
Blake lands with a left to the head.
Blake slows down the pace here.
A short left from Blake.
Blake gets through Elmerkaoui's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blake scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Blake scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Blake.
Nice body punch from Blake - that landed with a thud.
A body shot lands from Blake.
A body shot lands from Blake.
Nice body punch from Blake - that landed with a thud.
Blake presses Elmerkaoui against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blake lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Elmerkaoui backwards.
Blake lands a left hand.
A short left from Blake.
Elmerkaoui is rocked!
A right hook to the body lands for Blake.
Blake lands a nice shot to the body.
Elmerkaoui has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Blake is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bernard Blake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rachid Elmerkaoui.
Blake lands a right hand that snaps the head of Elmerkaoui backwards.
Blake is leaning against Elmerkaoui and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Blake scores with a shoulder strike.
Elmerkaoui is still on wobbly legs! Can Blake finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Blake.
Elmerkaoui seems to have recovered his senses.
Blake working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Blake stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Blake works on Elmerkaoui's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hand to the body from Blake.
A hook to the body from Blake.
A short body shot lands from Blake as the two fighters clinch.
Blake lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Blake is pushing Elmerkaoui up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Blake lands a hook that snaps the head of Elmerkaoui backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blake throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Blake lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Blake lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bernard Blake dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Blake closes the distance and clinches.
Blake stalling the fight.
Elmerkaoui is trying to drag Blake to the mat but Blake just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Elmerkaoui wants a takedown but no success here.
Blake taking a breather.
Blake lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Elmerkaoui backwards.
Blake is working Elmerkaoui over against the cage.
Blake is working Elmerkaoui over against the cage.
Blake lands a left hand that snaps the head of Elmerkaoui backwards.
A short body shot lands from Blake as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blake lands a body punch.
Blake pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nice body punch from Blake - that landed with a thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Blake.
Nice body punch from Blake - that landed with a thud.
Bernard Blake has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short body shot lands from Blake as the two fighters clinch.
Blake stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Blake.
Blake lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Blake scores with a nice short uppercut.
Blake lands a right hand that snaps the head of Elmerkaoui backwards.
Blake presses Elmerkaoui against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Blake lands a left hand.
A right hand to the body from Blake.
Blake lands a body punch in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blake makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Blake scores with a nice short uppercut.
Elmerkaoui wants a takedown but no success here.
Bernard Blake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rachid Elmerkaoui.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blake lands a nice shot to the body.
Blake pushes Elmerkaoui back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Blake lands a body punch in the clinch.
Blake lands a body punch.
Blake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Elmerkaoui can do to turn this around?
A quick uppercut on the inside from Blake.
Blake lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Elmerkaoui or not.
Blake presses Elmerkaoui against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Blake scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Blake - that landed with a thud.
Blake lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Blake is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A body shot lands from Blake.
Blake lands with a left to the head.
Blake presses Elmerkaoui against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Blake slowing the pace effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Blake.
A right handed body shot lands from Blake.
Blake displaying some good clinch control by pressing Elmerkaoui up against the cage.
Blake lands a right hand that snaps the head of Elmerkaoui backwards.
Blake lands a shot to the body.
Blake lands a right hand that snaps the head of Elmerkaoui backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Blake.
Blake cracks Elmerkaoui with a nice body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Blake.
Blake stalling in the clinch.
Blake pushes Elmerkaoui back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Blake.
Blake lands a right hand that snaps the head of Elmerkaoui backwards.
Elmerkaoui is working for takedown but Blake is calmly controlling the position for now.
Blake gets through Elmerkaoui's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Blake.
Blake pushes Elmerkaoui back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Blake is struggling to control the position.
Blake gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Blake lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Elmerkaoui.
Blake lands a body punch in the clinch.
Blake scores with a shot to the side of Elmerkaoui's head.
Blake working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Blake lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blake works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Blake lands a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Blake scores with a nice short uppercut.
Blake digs a right hand into Elmerkaoui's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Elmerkaoui's gas tank.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bernard Blake dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
A right-left combo lands from Blake.
Elmerkaoui misses the jab.
Blake moves into the clinch.
Blake gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Elmerkaoui.
Blake lands a body punch.
Blake lands a body punch.
A short left from Blake.
Blake lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short body shot lands from Blake as the two fighters clinch.
Blake digs a right hand underneath Elmerkaoui's ribcage. Elmerkaoui let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A body shot lands from Blake.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blake digs a right hand underneath Elmerkaoui's ribcage. Elmerkaoui let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Blake.
Blake scores with a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake slows down the pace here.
Blake lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Blake.
Blake digs a right hand into Elmerkaoui's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Elmerkaoui's gas tank.
A short body shot lands from Blake as the two fighters clinch.
Blake lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Blake lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Elmerkaoui or not.
Blake scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Blake scores with a shot to the side of Elmerkaoui's head.
Blake lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blake gets through Elmerkaoui's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Blake lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Elmerkaoui or not.
Blake presses Elmerkaoui against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Blake prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blake is working Elmerkaoui over against the cage.
Blake works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Blake gets through Elmerkaoui's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Blake cracks Elmerkaoui with a nice body shot.
Blake effectively controlling the action here.
Blake lands a body shot in the clinch.
Blake is working Elmerkaoui over against the cage.
Blake lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Blake.
Blake lands a body shot.
Blake lands a hook that snaps the head of Elmerkaoui backwards.
Blake lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Elmerkaoui or not.
Blake throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Blake digs a right hand underneath Elmerkaoui's ribcage. Elmerkaoui let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A left hand lands to the body for Blake.
Blake is working Elmerkaoui over against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blake stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Blake takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Blake stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Blake is working Elmerkaoui over against the cage.
Blake lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Blake scores with a shot to the side of Elmerkaoui's head.
Blake lands with a right to the head.
Blake working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Blake pushes Elmerkaoui back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Blake.
Blake lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Elmerkaoui.
Blake throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Blake lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blake lands with a left to the head.
Blake works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blake throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Blake slowing the pace effectively.
Blake lands a body shot.
Stalling in the clinch from Blake.
Blake lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Blake - that landed with a thud.
Blake lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Blake pushes Elmerkaoui back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blake works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good body shot from Blake.
Blake stops a takedown attempt from Elmerkaoui.
Bernard Blake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rachid Elmerkaoui.
Blake avoiding damage.
Blake stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short right from Blake.
Rachid Elmerkaoui has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A right hook to the body lands for Blake.
Blake lands a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bernard Blake showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Blake, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:24
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:24
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bernard Blake!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sunny Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Scheisse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Funny Bones Theme. Sunny Jones could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Michael Scheisse's chin.
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210 lbs
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204 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sunny Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Michael Scheisse!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, John Mangel and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones fails with the takedown.
Scheisse stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Scheisse wants it to stay on the feet.
Scheisse defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sunny Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scheisse moves into the clinch successfully.
Jones tries for a takedown. No joy.
Scheisse landing knees to the body.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Scheisse landing knees to the head.
It looks like Sunny Jones has been cut.
Scheisse connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jones's face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scheisse landing knees to the head.
Scheisse connects with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Scheisse.
Scheisse lands a knee to the body.
Scheisse utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Scheisse scores with a knee to the head.
Sunny Jones's cut is getting worse.
Jones takes a knee right on the jaw!
Scheisse with a knee to the head.
Scheisse scores with a knee to the head.
Scheisse working Jones over with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Scheisse.
Scheisse scores a nice knee to the body.
Scheisse scores with a knee to the head.
Scheisse lands a nice knee to the body.
Scheisse putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jones in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Scheisse connects with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Scheisse.
Jones can't get the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scheisse lands a knee to the head.
Scheisse lands a nice knee to the body.
Scheisse using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jones has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Scheisse trying to land knees to the body.
Scheisse trying to land knees to the body.
Scheisse missing with knees to the body.
Jones is working for takedown but Scheisse is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jones has Scheisse pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Scheisse manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Scheisse landing knees to the head.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones wants a takedown.
Scheisse lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Scheisse gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jones.
Scheisse blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Scheisse.
Scheisse connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jones's face.
Scheisse tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Scheisse prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jones tries for a takedown but Scheisse manages to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Scheisse scores a nice knee to the body.
Scheisse landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Scheisse lands a knee to the head.
Jones tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Scheisse just stands there and leans against the cage.
Scheisse landing knees to the body.
Scheisse gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jones.
Scheisse scores with a knee to the head.
Scheisse lands a nice knee to the body.
Jones managing to block the knees to the body from Scheisse.
Jones goes for a takedown in the clinch but Scheisse prevents it.
A knee to the head by Scheisse.
Jones taking a breather.
Scheisse lands a good knee to the midsection. Jones won't want to take too many of those.
Scheisse tries a knee to the head but Jones blocks it.
Jones pushes off an throws an elbow but Scheisse leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Jones wants a takedown.
Scheisse unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jones lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jones wants to stall.
Jones is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Scheisse gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Scheisse landing knees to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Scheisse obliges.
Jones has Scheisse pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Scheisse manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A knee to the head by Scheisse.
Jones is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jones is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Scheisse gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A knee to the head by Scheisse.
Jones pulls guard.
Jones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Scheisse can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Scheisse controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Scheisse gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Scheisse gets to his feet. Jones looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Michael Scheisse is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Scheisse avoids it really well and circles away.
Scheisse stuffs the takedown.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Scheisse tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Scheisse to the ground. Scheisse escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones throws a hook but Scheisse blocks it.
Jones shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Scheisse slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Scheisse dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sunny Jones's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Scheisse jabs at Jones's body.
Jones takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Scheisse pinned against the cage. Scheisse gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Scheisse explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jones is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Scheisse.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Scheisse.
Scheisse connects with a single shot there.
Sunny Jones's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Scheisse is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Scheisse circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sunny Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A solid body kick from Scheisse.
Scheisse thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jones if he has to take too many more of those.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Scheisse clinches up with Jones and pushes him back against the cage.
Scheisse unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Scheisse with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scheisse with a knee to the head.
Scheisse lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Scheisse scores a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Scheisse.
Scheisse lands a knee to the head.
Scheisse is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Scheisse lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Scheisse misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jones.
Scheisse throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jones stalling in the clinch but Scheisse improves position.
Michael Scheisse seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jones is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Scheisse prevents a takedown attempt there.
Scheisse landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Scheisse unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Scheisse landing knees to the head.
Jones looking for a takedown.
Jones has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Scheisse avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Scheisse obliges.
Knees in the clinch landing for Scheisse.
Scheisse gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jones.
Jones goes for a takedown attempt but Scheisse pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Scheisse cracks the inside of Jones's front leg.
Sunny Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones tries for a takedown but Scheisse sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Scheisse ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Scheisse lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Scheisse moves into range and clinches up with Jones.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scheisse landing knees to the head.
Scheisse landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Scheisse obliges.
Scheisse has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jones is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Scheisse is keeping busy.
Scheisse with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Scheisse.
Jones is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Scheisse gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jones takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jones tries a knee to the head but Scheisse blocks it.
Scheisse lands a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scheisse with a knee to the head.
Jones on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jones trying to stall but Scheisse improves his position.
Knees to the body from Scheisse.
Jones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jones looking for a takedown.
Jones drops down looking for an ankle pick but Scheisse pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jones tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt.
Scheisse lands a high kick!
Scheisse takes the fight into the clinch.
Scheisse landing knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Scheisse.
Jeez, Sunny Jones's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Scheisse stops a takedown attempt from Jones.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones takes a knee right on the jaw!
Scheisse landing knees to the body.
Scheisse throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jones blocks it with crossed arms.
Jones managing to block the knees to the body from Scheisse.
Jones tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jones changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Scheisse fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jones takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Scheisse sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Scheisse throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jones's head.
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Scheisse's waist but Scheisse gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Scheisse feints and then cracks Jones's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jones down.
Scheisse keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A nice inside leg kick there by Scheisse. That's going to slow Jones down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Scheisse showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sunny Jones's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Scheisse lands with a slapping head kick.
Jones fails with the takedown.
Scheisse stuffs the takedown.
Scheisse lands a high kick!
Scheisse closes the distance and clinches.
Jones has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Scheisse is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sunny Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Scheisse gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jones takes a knee right on the jaw!
Scheisse using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jones takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knees to the body from Scheisse.
Scheisse with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Scheisse landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Scheisse landing knees to the head.
Scheisse lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones jumps guard but Scheisse stands there with Jones around his waist. Jones gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Scheisse with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Scheisse gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Scheisse obliges.
Jones wants a takedown but no success here.
Scheisse is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Scheisse lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jones tries for a takedown but Scheisse manages to get underhooks.
Scheisse lands a good knee to the midsection. Jones won't want to take too many of those.
Scheisse using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jones tries to score a body lock takedown but Scheisse shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Scheisse with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Scheisse tries a knee to the head but Jones blocks it.
Scheisse tries to land knees in the clinch but Jones avoids the damage to the body.
Jones has Scheisse pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Scheisse manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Scheisse connects with a knee to the head.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Scheisse.
Scheisse lands a knee to the body.
Jones tries for a takedown but Scheisse manages to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Scheisse scores with a knee to the head.
Jones goes for a takedown attempt but Scheisse pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Scheisse gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to stall but Scheisse uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jones wants a takedown.
Knees in the clinch landing for Scheisse.
A knee to the head by Scheisse.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Scheisse.
Scheisse lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Scheisse landing knees to the head.
Jones tries for a takedown but Scheisse manages to get underhooks.
Scheisse lands a nice knee to the body.
Jones managing to block the knees to the body from Scheisse.
Jones goes for a takedown attempt but Scheisse pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Scheisse forces Jones back against the cage and clinches.
Scheisse connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jones's face.
Scheisse connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jones's face.
Scheisse is pressed up against the cage. Jones has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Scheisse down to the mat. Scheisse avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Scheisse misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Scheisse staying out of range there.
Michael Scheisse is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Scheisse defends it nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jones is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Scheisse gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Scheisse is pressed up against the cage. Jones has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Scheisse down to the mat. Scheisse avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Scheisse gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Scheisse prevents a body shot from Jones.
Scheisse using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Scheisse working Jones over with knees to the body.
Scheisse blocks a body shot from Jones.
Scheisse with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sunny Jones's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Michael Scheisse!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Captain Caveman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chopper Reid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chopper Reid will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Captain Caveman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chopper Reid!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Winston Howard and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caveman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reid moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Captain Caveman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Caveman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A punch combination from Caveman misses.
Reid throws a one two combo.
It looks like Captain Caveman has been cut.
Caveman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Reid counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Caveman is rocked!
Caveman misses with a few strikes there.
Caveman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reid scores with a hook to the body. Caveman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Caveman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Caveman looks to land a combination but Reid avoids it well.
Reid is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Reid misses with a double jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Reid.
Caveman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Caveman misses with a double jab.
Reid throws a combination. Caveman tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Oh Caveman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Captain Caveman's cut is getting worse.
Reid showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Caveman.
Caveman is breathing heavily.
Caveman misses with a shot to the body
and Reid counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Caveman seems to have got his legs back now.
Reid throws a series of punches but Caveman avoids them all with ease.
Reid throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Reid!
A jab from Reid finds it's way through Caveman's defenses.
Reid throws a combination. Caveman tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nice shot lands for Caveman.
Caveman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Reid can pounce on him.
Reid lands with an uppercut that bounces Caveman off the cage and back into rage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caveman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Reid counters with a nice body shot.
Reid lands a with a good body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Reid.
Reid scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Reid connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Reid.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Reid! Caveman is backing up but he can't get away as Reid lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Caveman and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Chopper Reid!
Chopper Reid is the new bantamweight champion!
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