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KDU 37 - T.A.T PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ted Nugget (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ted Nugget is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Xavier Armstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ted Nugget!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Skip Squint and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armstrong throws a sloppy head kick and Nugget moves out of range easily.
Nugget will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Armstrong throws a head kick but Nugget moves out of range.
Nugget throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nugget takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Armstrong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Armstrong throws a sloppy head kick and Nugget moves out of range easily.
Armstrong clinches up with Nugget and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Armstrong.
Armstrong prevents Nugget from breaking the clinch.
Armstrong breaks from the clinch.
Armstrong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nugget tries to bum rush Armstrong with a series of wild strikes but Armstrong uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Armstrong throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nugget blocks a head kick by Armstrong.
A thudding body kick lands there by Armstrong!
Armstrong has taken the fight to the clinch.
Armstrong stalling the fight.
Armstrong manages to break the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Armstrong as Nugget shoots in.
Nugget looks gassed!
Nugget throws a right hand that Armstrong ducks under and follows up with a left that Armstrong also avoids with ease.
Nugget wants to land a leg kick but Armstrong is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nugget misses with the combination.
Xavier Armstrong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Armstrong lunges at Nugget with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nugget's hand.
Armstrong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nugget lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Armstrong circles away quickly and effectively.
Armstrong has Nugget up against the cage in a clinch.
Nugget tries to break the clinch but Armstrong is controlling the position.
Armstrong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Armstrong tries a head kick but it misses.
Armstrong throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Armstrong cracks the inside of Nugget's front leg.
Armstrong misses with a two punch combination.
Armstrong throws a nice outside leg kick.
Armstrong lands with a straight right. Nugget didn't see that one coming.
A head kick from Armstrong lands but Nugget takes it in his stride.
Armstrong throws a head kick but Nugget moves out of range.
Armstrong throws a leg kick which misses Nugget's front leg but catches the back leg as Nugget tries to avoid it.
Armstrong throws a head kick but Nugget moves out of range.
Armstrong rushes Nugget and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nugget throws a right hand that Armstrong ducks under and follows up with a left that Armstrong also avoids with ease.
Armstrong lands a head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Armstrong moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nugget takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nugget looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A chopping leg kick lands by Armstrong.
Armstrong lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nugget takes one to the chin there.
Armstrong lets loose with a powerful body kick. Nugget will feel that in the morning.
Ted Nugget seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nugget takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Armstrong scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Armstrong finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Armstrong lands a high kick!
It looks like Ted Nugget has been cut.
Armstrong fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nugget on the side of the head.
Armstrong connects with a jab.
Armstrong lands a head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nugget takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Armstrong throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nugget.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Armstrong.
No joy there for Armstrong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nugget swinging wilding here.
Armstrong clinches up against the cage.
Nugget is looking to break free of the clinch but Armstrong has double underhooks.
Armstrong breaks the clinch.
Nugget takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Armstrong connects with a high kick.
Armstrong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nugget.
Nugget keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nugget clinches but Armstrong breaks the clinch
and Armstrong counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Armstrong - that will leave a mark!
Nugget sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Armstrong throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nugget cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong connects with a crisp jab.
Armstrong has Nugget up against the cage in a clinch.
Armstrong breaks from the clinch.
Armstrong throws a series of punches but Nugget moves out of range.
Armstrong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from Armstrong misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Nugget misses the target.
Armstrong with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Armstrong lands with a thumping leg kick.
Armstrong connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Armstrong lands with a thumping leg kick.
Armstrong lands a head kick. Nugget smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nice body kick there by Armstrong.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Armstrong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Armstrong throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nugget's head.
Armstrong throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nugget's head.
Armstrong plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Armstrong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ted Nugget's cut.
That's time! Armstrong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Armstrong clinches.
Armstrong keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nugget's efforts to push away.
Armstrong breaks from the clinch.
Nugget fails to land with a series of punches.
Armstrong lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Armstrong scores with a kick to the body.
Armstrong throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nugget swinging wilding here.
Armstrong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nugget will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Armstrong instigates a clinch.
Armstrong breaks from the clinch.
Armstrong throws a big shot that misses.
Nugget's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Armstrong clinches.
Armstrong has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Armstrong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nugget is breathing heavily.
Armstrong scores with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nugget loads up on a big right hand but Armstrong slips the punch.
Armstrong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nugget can do to turn this around?
Armstrong throws a head kick that Nugget semi-blocks.
The fighters circling - Armstrong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A combination from Nugget does no damage.
Nugget has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Armstrong.
Armstrong closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Armstrong manages to break the clinch.
Armstrong chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Armstrong with a hook.
Armstrong instigates a clinch.
Armstrong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Armstrong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nugget.
Nugget fails to land with a series of punches.
Armstrong closes the distance and pushes Nugget back into the cage.
Armstrong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Armstrong misses with a two punch combination.
Armstrong keeps Nugget at a distance using the push kick.
Armstrong lets loose with a powerful body kick. Nugget will feel that in the morning.
Xavier Armstrong is winning the standup battle so far.
Armstrong throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nugget.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Armstrong throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Armstrong feints and then cracks Nugget's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nugget down.
Nugget shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Good standup being displayed there by Armstrong as he connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Armstrong lands a front kick.
Armstrong throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nugget's head.
Armstrong explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Armstrong clinches up against the cage.
Armstrong lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nugget.
Armstrong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab from Armstrong finds it's way through Nugget's defenses.
Nugget tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Armstrong counters with a good low kick that Nugget was not able to check.
Armstrong feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nugget's calf.
Armstrong lands with a hook. Nugget tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Armstrong cracks the inside of Nugget's front leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong throws a head kick that misses.
Armstrong throws a head kick that Nugget semi-blocks.
Nugget shoots in looking for a takedown. Armstrong tries to sprawl out of it but Nugget keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Armstrong manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Armstrong throws a nice head kick!
Nice uppercut there from Armstrong.
Armstrong dodges the punch combination from Nugget.
A slapping body kick lands there for Armstrong.
Nugget throws a nice looking combination but Armstrong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Armstrong connects with a single shot there.
Armstrong with a hook.
A head kick misses from Armstrong.
Armstrong lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Armstrong throws a front kick that sends Nugget stumbling back into the cage.
Nugget throws a sloppy head kick and Armstrong moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Armstrong.
Armstrong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Armstrong dips to his left and cracks Nugget with an uppercut!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Armstrong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nugget avoids it.
Armstrong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nugget swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Both fighters circling a little - Armstrong finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nugget takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nugget takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nugget swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Armstrong makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Nugget really felt that one!
Armstrong throws a quick inside leg kick.
Xavier Armstrong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Armstrong throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nugget moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nugget with a jab.
Armstrong plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Armstrong connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Armstrong dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ted Nugget's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nugget misses with a few strikes there.
Nugget takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Armstrong lands a head kick. Nugget smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nugget slips a jab and a cross from Armstrong.
Armstrong scores with a spinning back kick!
Armstrong chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Armstrong fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nugget on the side of the head.
Armstrong throws a quick inside leg kick.
Armstrong turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Armstrong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nugget.
Armstrong lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Armstrong lands with a kick to the temple. Nugget shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nugget takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nugget lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Armstrong circles away quickly and effectively.
Armstrong scores with a decent looking hook.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Armstrong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Armstrong lands a front kick.
Armstrong throws a head kick but Nugget moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong scores with a kick to the body.
Armstrong is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Armstrong fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nugget on the side of the head.
Armstrong lands a head kick!
Nice body kick there by Armstrong.
Nugget has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Armstrong blocks a jab.
Some wild striking there from Nugget.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Armstrong, right into the meat.
Armstrong throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Crunch! Armstrong slams his shin into Nugget's torso.
Armstrong lands a head kick. Nugget smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nice body kick there by Armstrong.
Nugget walks into a stiff left hand from Armstrong.
Nugget keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Armstrong swinging wilding here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong throws a head kick that half lands.
Nugget steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Armstrong. That one must have hurt.
Armstrong moves into the clinch.
Armstrong manages to break the clinch.
Armstrong lands with a kick to the temple. Nugget shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Armstrong goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Armstrong misses its intended target.
Nugget thows a body shot but no joy.
Armstrong moves into the clinch.
Armstrong breaks from the clinch.
Armstrong scores with a jab to the head.
Armstrong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Armstrong lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A right-left combo lands from Nugget.
Nugget throws a jab but it's blocked by Armstrong.
Armstrong moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nugget misses with a few strikes there.
A left lands for Armstrong.
Armstrong lands with a kick to the temple. Nugget shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nugget throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Armstrong throws a head kick but Nugget moves out of range.
Armstrong looks to land a combination but Nugget avoids it well.
Nugget moves out of range as Armstrong strikes.
Nugget misses with a wild combination.
Armstrong fakes the leg kick and cracks Nugget in the body.
Armstrong gets a clinch.
A hook to the body from Armstrong.
Armstrong manages to break the clinch.
Armstrong has Nugget up against the cage in a clinch.
Armstrong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nugget wants to clinch up but Armstrong keeps it at a distance.
Armstrong lands with a slapping head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nugget throws a leg kick that is checked
and Armstrong counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Armstrong manages to break the clinch.
Nugget throws a right hand that Armstrong ducks under and follows up with a left that Armstrong also avoids with ease.
Armstrong darts in and clinches Nugget up against the cage.
Armstrong breaks the clinch.
Armstrong scores with a kick to the midsection.
A jab from Armstrong misses.
Nugget tries to bum rush Armstrong with a series of wild strikes but Armstrong uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Armstrong paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Armstrong ducks under a wild hook from Nugget.
Armstrong chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ted Nugget has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nugget ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nugget fails with the takedown.
Xavier Armstrong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Armstrong uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Armstrong gets a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xavier Armstrong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Armstrong has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:25
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:24
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xavier Armstrong!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Gallo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Te Mana Lumotuffio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lumotuffio has chosen Kamate - All Blacks as his entrance music. The key to victory for Ryan Gallo has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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300 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ryan Gallo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Te Mana Lumotuffio!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, John Mangel and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gallo swinging wilding here.
Gallo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lumotuffio moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lumotuffio shoots in for a takedown but Gallo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lumotuffio gets the takedown into side control.
Gallo takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
It looks like Ryan Gallo has been cut.
Gallo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lumotuffio scores with a couple of short elbows.
Lumotuffio working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lumotuffio wants to control but Gallo is keeping him busy.
Lumotuffio has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gallo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallo is not content to let Lumotuffio control the position.
Lumotuffio is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Lumotuffio prevents Gallo from getting back to his feet.
Lumotuffio lands a couple of elbows.
Lumotuffio throwing strikes from guard but Gallo blocks nicely.
Gallo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gallo working a defensive guard here.
Gallo wants to sweep here but Lumotuffio controlling him for the moment.
Lumotuffio is looking to advance position but Gallo has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lumotuffio tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lumotuffio should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Lumotuffio manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gallo wants to pass the guard but Lumotuffio is defending well.
Gallo is trying to control the action in half guard but Lumotuffio is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gallo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lumotuffio wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lumotuffio looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gallo is looking to take a break and control but Lumotuffio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Gallo is going to stand back up.
Gallo is breathing heavily.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gallo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gallo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Gallo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gallo throws a head kick but Lumotuffio moves out of range.
Gallo tries to bum rush Lumotuffio with a series of wild strikes but Lumotuffio uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lumotuffio dodges the punch combination from Gallo.
Lumotuffio bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lumotuffio goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gallo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lumotuffio's guard! Nice work there by Gallo!
Lumotuffio working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gallo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Lumotuffio is tightening it up a little... Gallo has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Gallo reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Gallo taps out! nice BJJ there by Lumotuffio!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Te Mana Lumotuffio!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Soriano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Jam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Soriano comes to the cage accompanied by Bebot by The Black Eyed Peas. Jam has chosen Transylvania as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pablo Soriano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bob Jam!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, John Mangel and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jam throws a leg kick but Soriano checks it.
Jam throws a leg kick which misses Soriano's front leg but catches the back leg as Soriano tries to avoid it.
Soriano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Soriano turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Soriano chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jam throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jam looks for the body kick but Soriano saw that one coming.
Jam throws a leg kick
and Soriano counters with a straight right hand.
Jam thows a leg kick but Soriano checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jam fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Soriano is out of range.
Jam throws a leg kick
enabling Soriano to counter with a crisp jab.
Jam throws a leg kick
and Soriano counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jam has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jam there as he acknowledges the shot.
Soriano connects with a solid leg kick.
Jam looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soriano moves into range and connects with a jab.
Soriano lands a jab to Jam's midsection.
Soriano scores with a nice body kick.
Soriano lands with a straight right. Jam didn't see that one coming.
Soriano lands a jab to the nose.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soriano tests Jam's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Soriano lands a nice shot that snaps Jam's head back.
Jam is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Soriano.
Soriano is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jam takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Soriano sends Jam crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Soriano is motioning to the referee to let Jam up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Jam is rocked!
Soriano sends Jam crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Soriano is motioning to the referee to let Jam up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Jam is still on wobbly legs! Can Soriano finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soriano cracks Jam with a hook to the temple - Jam is on wobbly legs here! Soriano swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Jam falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Soriano wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Pablo Soriano!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bailey Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 Nate Walker was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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19
190 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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25
185 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bailey Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nate Walker!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, John Mangel and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris fails in his attempt to clinch.
Walker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Walker.
Walker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bailey Harris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Walker.
Harris tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Harris closes the distance and clinches.
Walker has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Harris regains guard immediately.
Walker preventing the sweep.
Harris working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Walker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Walker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Harris is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Walker defends well.
Harris looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Walker drops back looking for a leg! Harris is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Harris manages to kick Walker off! Walker jumps back into Harris's guard.
Walker drops back, looking for a kneebar! Harris looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Harris looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Harris!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Harris has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Harris is working to tighten is grip on Walker's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Walker has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Harris is really squeezing tight and eventually Walker passes out! Harris breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bailey Harris!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Siduri Rafter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Fluke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Siduri Rafter could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Luke Fluke's chin.
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158 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Siduri Rafter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luke Fluke!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, John Mangel and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rafter blocks a jab.
Luke Fluke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fluke throws a jab when Rafter was well out of range.
Rafter fails with a takedown attempt.
Fluke tries to clinch but Rafter is having none of it.
Rafter ducks under a wild hook from Fluke.
Fluke throws out a loose jab but Rafter uses good head movement to avoid it.
A cross from Fluke lands.
Rafter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fluke.
A telegraphed right hand from Fluke misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rafter misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rafter defending well as Fluke loads up on a big left hand.
Fluke misses with a looping right.
Rafter is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fluke sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Siduri Rafter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rafter throws the left hand but Fluke avoids the punch easily.
Fluke tries to clinch up.
Rafter scores with a takedown into Fluke's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fluke is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fluke keeping full guard, as Rafter tries to pass.
Fluke keeping moving, preventing Rafter from controlling successfully.
Fluke is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rafter is controlling him.
Fluke wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rafter is looking to work some ground and pound but Fluke has wrist control.
Rafter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rafter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rafter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fluke ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fluke misses the jab.
Rafter closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rafter lands in his opponent's guard.
Rafter connects with a couple of short punches.
Fluke escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rafter gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fluke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rafter is one step ahead there.
Fluke preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rafter throws a strike but Fluke rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fluke is looking to stand up but Rafter won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rafter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fluke must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fluke throws and elbow that misses. Rafter uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fluke's guard. Nice move by Rafter!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rafter cracks Fluke with a solid left hand.
Fluke is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rafter is controlling him.
Rafter working some strikes from top position.
Rafter 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.
Rafter trying to control but Fluke is working from the bottom.
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.
Rafter is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fluke manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rafter manages to get himself to full guard.
Rafter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fluke is one step ahead there.
Rafter controls Fluke momentarily but Fluke frees himself.
Rafter has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Fluke has passed into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Siduri Rafter will probably get the nod.
That's time! Rafter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Fluke just misses with a punch to the body.
Fluke throws a hook but Rafter blocks it.
Fluke gets caught flat footed, as Rafter shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fluke wants to sweep here but Rafter controlling him for the moment.
Fluke manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Fluke controlling the pace for now.
Rafter tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fluke tries to control but Rafter wriggling away.
Rafter wants to control but Fluke is having none of it.
Fluke trying to control but Rafter is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rafter working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fluke controlling from the full mount.
Fluke trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rafter is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fluke trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rafter is working to get back to half guard.
Fluke controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Siduri Rafter will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Fluke throws a right hand that Rafter ducks under and follows up with a left that Rafter also avoids with ease.
Rafter looks for a takedown but Fluke sprawls well.
Fluke lands a body shot.
Fluke throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rafter.
Nice uppercut lands for Fluke. That snapped Rafter's head back.
It looks like Siduri Rafter has been cut.
Nice uppercut there from Rafter.
A telegraphed right hand from Rafter misses the target.
Fluke throws a shot from downtown. Rafter moves away and avoids it.
Rafter scores with a jab to the body.
Fluke connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rafter's hands.
Fluke throws a hook but Rafter avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rafter slips a jab from Fluke.
Fluke throws an overhand right that lands on Rafter's shoulder, as Rafter tries to avoid the shot.
Fluke gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fluke is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rafter defends well.
Rafter thows a big elbow that misses.
Rafter postures up in Fluke's guard and throws a big left but Fluke blocks it.
Rafter content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fluke escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rafter gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rafter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rafter stands and throws Fluke's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Luke Fluke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fluke gets back to half guard.
Rafter is looking to advance position but Fluke won't allow it.
Fluke trying to control but Rafter postures up.
Rafter lands with a punch from half guard.
Rafter stops Fluke from getting back to his feet.
Fluke takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fluke gets full guard.
Rafter stands up over Fluke, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rafter got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fluke has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rafter has managed to get both his arms back between Fluke's legs - danger averted.
Rafter lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rafter landing with the ground and pound.
Rafter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rafter working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fluke's head.
Rafter got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fluke has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rafter has managed to get both his arms back between Fluke's legs - danger averted.
Fluke has momentary wrist control but Rafter slips an elbow through the middle.
Fluke trying to strike off his back.
Rafter trying to control but Fluke is working from the bottom.
Rafter throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fluke works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rafter paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fluke throws an overhand right that lands on Rafter's shoulder, as Rafter tries to avoid the shot.
Fluke throws a shot from downtown. Rafter moves away and avoids it.
Rafter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fluke tries to avoid it but Rafter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fluke to the ground. Fluke escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rafter throws a hook but Fluke avoids it easily.
Fluke misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Rafter to counter with a crisp jab.
Rafter lands a jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rafter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Siduri Rafter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fluke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fluke takes a swing at Rafter's ribcage but misses.
Siduri Rafter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rafter fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fluke sprawls well initially but Rafter persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Siduri Rafter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rafter, 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Siduri Rafter!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trainer Box (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zues Orion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Orion has chosen Angry Again- Megadeth as his entrance music. Zues Orion will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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24
300 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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311 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Trainer Box!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zues Orion!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, John Mangel and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orion uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Box.
Box throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Box takes a jab right on the kisser.
It looks like Trainer Box has been cut.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Orion lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Box has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Box and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Orion fails in his attempt to clinch.
Box bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Box moves out of range of the strikes.
Box throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zues Orion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Box lands with a straight right. Orion didn't see that one coming.
Orion tries to work over Box's front leg with a kick but Box checks it.
Orion throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Orion moves in looking to clinch but Box pushes him off.
Box circles away from the clinch attempt.
Box jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Orion takes one on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orion throws and low kick but Box moves out of range easily.
Orion swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Orion misses with a leg kick.
Box lands with a hook. Orion tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Box checks a low kick from Orion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orion tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Box lands a lovely overhand right.
Box blocks a head kick by Orion.
Orion motions for Box to come forward. Orion throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Box throws a hook but Orion blocks it.
Orion walks into a stiff left hand from Box.
A chopping leg kick lands by Orion.
Box looks to land a right hand but Orion moved out of range.
Orion throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Box lands a glancing blow to the side of Orion's head.
Orion fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Box checks it well.
Box ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Box throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Orion.
Orion looks to land a body kick but Box moved away.
Box will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Orion throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Box is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Box checks a low kick from Orion.
Orion cracks the inside of Box's front leg.
Orion throws a nice inside leg kick.
Orion pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Orion throws a body kick that misses.
Orion looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Orion walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Box checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Box stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Orion.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Orion lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Box has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Box and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Orion is looking to score with low kicks.
Orion throws a low kick but Box avoids it.
Good work by Box as he checks the leg kick.
A good leg kick by Orion.
Orion throws a nice inside leg kick.
Orion fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orion throws a nice outside leg kick.
Box swats away the attempt to clinch by Orion.
Orion misses the body punch
and Box counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Box tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Orion lands a big head kick that sends Box tumbling to the mat! Orion takes a step backwards and waves Box back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Box avoids the head kick by Orion.
Orion slips under a jab.
Orion lands a big head kick that sends Box tumbling to the mat! Orion takes a step backwards and waves Box back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Trainer Box's cut is getting worse.
A nice leg kick lands there from Orion.
An inside leg kick from Orion misses.
Box avoids the body shot from Orion.
Orion throws a leg kick which misses Box's front leg but catches the back leg as Box tries to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Orion.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Orion - that will leave a mark!
Orion throws the kick towards the body but Box avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orion throws a leg kick but Box sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Box scores with a decent looking hook.
Box tries to bum rush Orion with a series of wild strikes but Orion uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Orion wants to clinch up but Box keeps it at a distance.
Orion throws a leg kick but Box sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Orion tries to land a leg kick but Box saw it coming and moves away.
The fighters circling - Box throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Orion throws a leg kick but Box moved away.
Orion explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Orion misses with a low kick.
Box is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Box stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Orion.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Orion wants to slow Box down by chopping away at his legs.
Orion fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Box checks it well.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Box checks a leg kick.
Box ducks right into an uppercut from Orion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zues Orion dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Trainer Box's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Orion.
Orion wants to clinch.
Orion throws a leg kick that is checked
and Box counters with a right hand to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Orion.
An inside leg kick lands from Orion.
Box checks a low kick from Orion.
Orion scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orion throws a front kick aimed at Box's knee but Box avoids it well.
Good leg kick by Orion there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Orion thuds his shin into the meat of Box's side.
A solid leg kick lands there for Orion.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Box checks a leg kick.
Orion goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Trainer Box's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Orion lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jeez, Trainer Box's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Trainer Box's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Zues Orion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Theodore Malenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Langston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malenko comes to the cage accompanied by The Pixies - Bone Machine. Joe Langston acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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215 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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25
210 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Theodore Malenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Langston!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Donatello Bradman and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Langston.
Malenko takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Malenko throws a hook but Langston blocks it.
Langston connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Malenko looks to throw the jab but Langston is out of range.
Langston on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Malenko scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Malenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Langston throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Malenko looks to land a right hand but Langston moved out of range.
Malenko tries to clinch there but Langston circles away.
Malenko blocks the body kick.
Malenko throws out a loose jab but Langston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malenko cracks Langston with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Langston moves out of range of the strikes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Malenko checks a leg kick.
Theodore Malenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malenko loads up on a big right hand but Langston slips the punch.
Malenko getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Langston lands a jab to the nose.
Langston punishes Malenko's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malenko getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - Langston coming out on top.
Malenko changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Langston looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Langston wants to control but Malenko postures up.
Malenko with the ground and pound but Langston regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Langston wants to improve his position but Malenko is controlling well.
Langston is looking to control Malenko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Langston avoid being mounted?
Malenko trying to pass the guard but Langston defending well.
Langston is trying to stand back up but Malenko is controlling him
Langston is holding on to half guard well.
Malenko wants to control but Langston is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Langston is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Malenko lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Langston throws a series of punches but Malenko moves out of range.
Malenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Langston.
Langston throws an overhand right that lands on Malenko's shoulder, as Malenko tries to avoid the shot.
Malenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Malenko takes one to the side of the head.
A jab from Malenko misses.
Langston pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Malenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Langston.
Langston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Malenko.
Malenko is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Langston throws a looping overhand right but Malenko ducks down to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Langston. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Langston.
Langston throws a right and a left that both miss.
Langston jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Malenko shoots in for a double leg but Langston sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Langston circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Langston scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Langston turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Malenko takes a swing at Langston's ribcage but misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Langston scores with a four punch combination!
Langston throws a one two combo.
Langston connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Langston connects with a right hand. Malenko shakes it off.
Langston takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Malenko dodges the punch combination from Langston.
Malenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Langston moves away.
Langston throws an overhand right that lands on Malenko's shoulder, as Malenko tries to avoid the shot.
Langston catches Malenko with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Langston scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Langston.
Malenko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Langston stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Langston buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malenko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Langston avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Langston lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Langston throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Langston tests Malenko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Malenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Malenko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Langston throws a big shot that misses.
Malenko tries to clinch but Langston is having none of it.
Langston fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Malenko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Langston feints and then cracks Malenko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Malenko down.
Malenko is breathing heavily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Langston connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Malenko's hands.
Malenko uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Langston darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Malenko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Langston lands with a nice body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Langston dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Langston slips a straight right by Malenko.
Some bone on bone action there as Malenko checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Joe Langston seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Langston jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Langston just misses with a punch to the body.
Malenko closes the distance and pushes Langston back into the cage.
Malenko tries to stall but Langston uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Malenko looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Langston lands a body shot in the clinch.
Langston breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Langston throws a series of punches but Malenko avoids them all with ease.
The fighters circling - Malenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Joe Langston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Malenko shoots in but Langston avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Langston throws a nice head kick!
Langston checks the leg kick.
Malenko walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Langston throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A big right from Malenko misses.
A big right from Langston misses.
Malenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Langston manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malenko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Malenko checks a leg kick.
Langston misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Malenko misses with a straight left.
Langston defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Malenko.
Langston avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Malenko misses with a hook. Langston ducked under it nicely.
Langston throws a series of strikes that have Malenko backpedaling.
Langston misses with a low kick.
Malenko throws a sloppy body shot
and Langston counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Langston changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Langston cracks Malenko with a right hand to the side of the head.
Malenko throws a lazy right hand but Langston sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Malenko on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Langston stuns Malenko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Langston fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Malenko.
Langston tests Malenko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Langston throws a nice inside leg kick.
Langston looks to land a combination. Malenko sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Langston scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Malenko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Langston lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Langston scores with the left hand. Malenko knows he should have avoided that one.
A leg kick checked by Malenko.
Langston scores with a hook.
Langston connects with a crisp jab.
Langston dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Malenko. That did some damage!
Langston scores with a three punch combo!
Langston uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Malenko has time to react.
Langston looks to land a combination. Malenko sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Donk. Langston catches Malenko right on the button with a cross.
Langston scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Langston lands with a nice combination. Malenko backs away looking to recover.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Langston with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Langston has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Langston misses with a series of wild punches.
Langston lands a body shot.
Langston fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Langston lands a nice leg kick that just misses Malenko's sensitive parts.
Langston tests Malenko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Langston lands a jab-cross combination.
Langston lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Langston throws a combination. Malenko tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Langston is looking to slow Malenko down with leg kicks.
Langston closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Malenko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Langston can pounce on him.
Langston with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Malenko is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Langston connects with a single shot there.
Langston scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malenko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Langston stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Langston throws a leg kick which misses Malenko's front leg but catches the back leg as Malenko tries to avoid it.
Malenko gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Langston lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Langston throws a sloppy head kick and Malenko moves out of range easily.
A good leg kick by Langston.
Langston scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Malenko doesn't seem bothered though.
Langston throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Malenko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Langston scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Langston throws a one two combo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Malenko takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Malenko misses with a wild body shot.
Malenko looks to throw the jab but Langston is out of range.
Langston lands a glancing blow to the side of Malenko's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Langston showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Jab by Langston.
Langston lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Malenko on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Langston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Langston is working the combinations to good effect here.
Nice shot by Langston.
Malenko throws a sloppy head kick
and Langston counters with a solid body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Langston darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Malenko misses with a straight left.
Langston swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A big right from Langston misses.
Langston looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Langston throws a sloppy head kick and Malenko moves out of range easily.
Langston throws a right hand that Malenko ducks under and follows up with a left that Malenko also avoids with ease.
A telegraphed right hand from Malenko misses the target.
A punch lands to the side of Malenko 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Langston scores with a nice right hand.
Malenko shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malenko misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Langston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Joe Langston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Langston moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Malenko throws out a loose jab but Langston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malenko shoots in for a takedown but Langston shows good takedown defense.
Malenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Malenko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Langston. Langston obviously looking to wear him down.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Langston connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Langston throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Langston stalks Malenko and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Malenko's face. Malenko staggers backwards, shaken.
Langston lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Malenko at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Langston fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Malenko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Malenko shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Langston digs a good body shot into Malenko's ribs.
Langston throws a quick inside leg kick.
Langston tests Malenko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Langston.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malenko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Langston tests Malenko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Langston lands the left hand.
A clash of legs there as Malenko blocks the low kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Langston!
Langston throws a head kick but Malenko moves out of range.
Malenko tries to clinch up but Langston circles away and keeps his distance.
Langston throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Malenko.
Good standup being displayed there by Langston as he connects with a hook.
Langston thumps Malenko with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Langston. That's going to slow Malenko down.
Malenko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Langston. Langston obviously looking to wear him down.
A decent looking cross lands there for Langston.
Langston dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Malenko. That did some damage!
Langston connects with a looping right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Langston jabs at Malenko's body.
Langston throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Langston lands with a right hand.
Langston finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Malenko gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A lazy left from Langston finds it's target.
Langston checks a leg kick.
Langston misses with a few strikes there.
Malenko is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Langston.
Langston buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Langston with a hook.
Langston stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Langston scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Malenko needs to keep his hands up - Langston had a free shot at his head there.
Langston scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Langston.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Langston throws a nice inside leg kick.
Langston lands a big head kick that sends Malenko tumbling to the mat! Langston takes a step backwards and waves Malenko back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Malenko is rocked!
Langston clobbers Malenko with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Oh Malenko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Left hook, right uppercut from Langston.
Langston connects with a crisp jab.
Malenko seems to have got his legs back now.
Malenko is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Langston.
Langston lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Malenko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice cross by Langston.
Langston lands a left and a right that send Malenko crashing to the mat, dazed. Langston thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
A chopping leg kick lands by Langston.
Malenko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Langston can pounce on him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Malenko tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Malenko on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Malenko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Langston can pounce on him.
Theodore Malenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joe Langston is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Langston with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Langston comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Langston winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 25:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 25:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Langston!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lidel Castro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bosse Grepp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bosse Grepp is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lidel Castro!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bosse Grepp!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Steve Erwin and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castro keeps the fight on the outside.
A telegraphed right hand from Castro misses the target.
Castro lands a slapping body shot.
Grepp tries to score a power double leg takedown but Castro sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Grepp somewhat.
Castro just misses with a punch to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Grepp.
Castro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grepp wants to clinch.
Castro scores with a hook to the body. Grepp takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castro thows a body shot but no joy.
Castro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grepp was well out of range. Poor timing from Castro.
Castro misses with a straight left.
Jab from Castro.
Castro cracks Grepp with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Grepp decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Castro looks like he's trying to stand up.
Grepp wants to take a breather but Castro is having none of it.
Grepp is working for a submission of some sort.
Grepp trying to control the action but Castro is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grepp missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Castro wants to get back to full guard.
Grepp passes to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grepp tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grepp wants to lay and pray for a moment but Castro keeps working.
Castro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Grepp wants to control but Castro is keeping him busy.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Castro leaves Grepp with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lidel Castro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bosse Grepp.
That's four 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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Grepp looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Grepp moves in looking to clinch but Castro pushes him off.
Castro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Castro misses the jab.
Castro misses with a body shot.
Grepp tries to score a power double leg takedown but Castro sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Grepp somewhat.
Castro displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Grepp.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lidel Castro dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Grepp doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Castro misses with a hook. Grepp ducked under it nicely.
Lidel Castro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grepp slips under a jab.
Castro looks to score with a jab to the body but Grepp is just out of range.
Castro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grepp was well out of range. Poor timing from Castro.
Castro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Castro is looking to wear down Grepp with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Castro stuffs the takedown attempt from Grepp. Grepp gets slowly back to his feet.
Castro connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Castro punishes Grepp's body with a nice straight punch.
Grepp drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Grepp scores a takedown into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Castro is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Grepp trying to control but Castro is having none of it.
Grepp working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grepp swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Castro is now in Grepp's guard. A big mistake from Grepp there, giving up the dominant position!
Grepp is looking to sweep but instead, Castro has passed into half guard.
Grepp wants to get back to full guard but Castro has passed into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castro sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Grepp keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Grepp bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Grepp throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Castro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Grepp looking to pass the guard.
Castro keeping moving, preventing Grepp from controlling successfully.
Grepp is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Castro is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Castro has escaped and now he's on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lidel Castro 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.
Grepp is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Castro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Castro works Grepp's body with a nice hook.
Castro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grepp was well out of range. Poor timing from Castro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fight stays on the outside here - Grepp looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Castro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grepp moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grepp tries to clinch there but Castro circles away.
Grepp closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Grepp tries to advance to mount but Castro denies him.
Grepp takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Grepp is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Grepp is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Castro has escaped the position, nice work there.
Grepp is trying to get an arm triangle but Castro is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castro is trying to control Grepp's posture but Grepp avoids it.
Castro gets back to half guard.
Castro has his hands clasped together around Grepp's back. He's all about the action.
Castro is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grepp wants to take a breather but Castro is having none of it.
Grepp throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Castro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Castro keeping moving, preventing Grepp from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Grepp thows a big elbow that misses.
Castro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grepp.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Grepp displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Castro throws out the jab.
Grepp shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Grepp looking to pass the guard.
Castro wants to stand and escape but Grepp is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Castro wants to sweep here but Grepp controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Lidel Castro did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Grepp shoots in looking for a takedown. Castro tries to sprawl out of it but Grepp keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Castro manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Grepp avoids the body shot from Castro.
Castro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grepp defending well as Castro loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grepp was well out of range. Poor timing from Castro.
A jab from Castro finds it's way through Grepp's defenses.
Castro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Grepp looks for a takedown but Castro sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castro stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Castro wants it to stay on the feet.
Lidel Castro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bosse Grepp.
Grepp is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Castro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grepp.
A telegraphed right hand from Castro misses the target.
Castro throws out a loose jab but Grepp uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grepp blocks a jab.
Grepp misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Castro misses with an uppercut. Grepp saw that one coming.
Grepp tries to clinch but Castro is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Castro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grepp moves away.
Castro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grepp sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Castro darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Castro stuns Grepp with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Grepp shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Castro as he avoids it easily.
Castro lands with a hook. Grepp tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Castro just misses with a punch to the body.
Castro jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Castro swings for the body but Grepp moves out of range.
Bosse Grepp is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grepp is trying hard to land a takedown here. Castro sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Some wild striking there from Castro.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grepp shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Castro as he jumps to the side.
Castro cracks a nice hook into Grepp's ribs.
Grepp avoids the body shot from Castro.
Castro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A big right from Castro misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Grepp looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Castro lands with a cross.
Lidel Castro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grepp shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Castro sprawls well. Castro wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Grepp gets slowly back to his feet.
Grepp fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Castro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grepp manages to avoid it.
Castro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Castro swings for the body but Grepp moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fight stays on the outside here - Grepp looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Castro slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lidel Castro had his way with Bosse Grepp in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Castro, as that shot connected.
Grepp uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Castro.
Grepp tries to clinch up but Castro circles away and keeps his distance.
Castro swats away the attempt to clinch by Grepp.
Castro lands an overhand right.
Grepp closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castro gets through Grepp's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Castro lands a body punch.
Castro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Castro gets underhooks to prevent Grepp's takedown attempt.
Grepp keeps control of Castro as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Grepp pressing his opponent against the cage.
Castro tries to circle away but Grepp has him pinned against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grepp tries for a takedown. No joy.
Castro lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Grepp.
Castro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Grepp is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Castro effectively controlling the action here.
Castro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Castro throws a lazy right hand but Grepp sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Castro looks to land a combination. Grepp sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Castro swings for the body but Grepp moves out of range.
Castro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Castro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Castro throws the left hand but Grepp avoids the punch easily.
A right-left combo lands from Castro.
Grepp avoids the body shot from Castro.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grepp forces Castro back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grepp.
Castro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Castro looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Castro is trying to break the clinch but Grepp is controlling him.
Castro throws a head punch that misses.
Castro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Castro tries to stall but Grepp uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Grepp drops down looking for an ankle pick but Castro pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lidel Castro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bosse Grepp.
Grepp uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Castro.
Grepp tries to score a power double leg takedown but Castro sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Grepp somewhat.
Grepp closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Castro did well to prevent Grepp getting side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grepp throws a strike but Castro avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Grepp missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Grepp won't allow Castro to get back to his feet.
Lidel Castro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Grepp with a flurry of punches that miss.
Grepp working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Grepp looking to pass the guard.
Grepp throws and elbow that misses. Castro uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Grepp's guard. Nice move by Castro!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Grepp is on top in guard.
Grepp being controlled here momentarily.
Bosse Grepp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grepp trying to control but Castro is working from the bottom.
Grepp throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lidel Castro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Castro, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 50:45
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lidel Castro!
Lidel Castro is the new featherweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Bowbish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dan Bowbish has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robert Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dan Bowbish!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Hugh Johnson and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice combination there by Lee.
Lee fails with a takedown attempt.
Lee throws a jab when Bowbish was well out of range.
Lee throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bowbish fails with a takedown attempt.
Bowbish takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bowbish moves out of range of the strikes.
Dan Bowbish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bowbish looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lee throws a hook but Bowbish blocks it.
Bowbish ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Bowbish walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Lee gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bowbish to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bowbish missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bowbish trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bowbish prevents Lee from getting back to his feet.
Bowbish cracks Lee with a solid left hand.
Lee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bowbish can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bowbish wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee 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.
Bowbish content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Lee has locked up a guillotine! Lee's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Bowbish is holding on here and Lee must be using up a lot of energy. Bowbish has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Lee gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Robert Lee!
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