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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Blicharz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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225 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marcus Blicharz !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Evans!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Summer Carpenter and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Evans wants to stand up but Blicharz is controlling the position.
Evans performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Let's hope that Evans has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
John Evans has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Jab, jab by Blicharz - just one landing.
Blicharz scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Evans throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Blicharz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Evans sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Evans throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Blicharz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Evans tries to clinch up but Blicharz circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blicharz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Evans tries to avoid it but Blicharz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Evans to the ground. Evans escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
No joy there for Evans, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Blicharz with a poor takedown
and Evans moves into the clinch.
Blicharz gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Evans is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Blicharz is controlling him.
Blicharz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blicharz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Evans has his feet on Blicharz 's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Blicharz misses with a takedown attempt
and Evans counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Blicharz . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blicharz is breathing heavily.
Blicharz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blicharz has a closed guard, preventing Evans from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Evans gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Evans scores with a nice head shot.
It looks like Marcus Blicharz has been cut.
Evans slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Blicharz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Evans counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Blicharz has hold of Evans's hands but Evans slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Evans takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Evans really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Blicharz . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Evans winds up and cracks Blicharz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Evans in particular looking to stall.
Evans's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Evans tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
John Evans has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Evans throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Blicharz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Evans throws a good cross that connects.
Evans darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Evans not doing much here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blicharz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Evans takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
John Evans has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Evans scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Evans lands an elbow.
Evans working the head and body with strikes.
Evans controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Evans dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Blicharz 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Evans wants to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Blicharz . Those never looked like landing.
Evans shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Blicharz napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Evans staying calm.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blicharz prevents Evans from moving into mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blicharz regains half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Well, if Evans is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
OK we're going to have a standup here. John Evans hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Evans throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Blicharz counters with a straight right hand.
Evans throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Blicharz tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Evans is in Blicharz 's guard.
Evans with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Blicharz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Evans tries to free his leg and advance position but Blicharz is retaining full guard.
Evans stays in close to Blicharz 's body and controls the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. John Evans hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Evans goes for a takedown attempt but Blicharz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Evans swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Blicharz counters with a stiff right hand.
Evans takes the fight into the clinch.
Blicharz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Evans prevents it.
Evans has clasped his hands together around Blicharz 's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Evans working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Evans controlling the position.
Evans working the ground and pound from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blicharz being controlled for a moment.
Evans has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Evans tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Evans in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by John Evans.
No joy there for Evans, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Blicharz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Evans misses with a two punch combination.
Evans scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Evans is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Evans showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marcus Blicharz 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Evans misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Blicharz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Evans counters with a takedown into side control.
Evans wants to stand but Blicharz is controlling his arm.
Blicharz takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The referee asks Evans politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Evans prefers to stall for the moment though.
Evans works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Evans controlling from side mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Evans connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Blicharz some visible discomfort.
Evans stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Evans cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Evans raining down shots from the mount!
Evans controlling from mount.
Evans landing strikes from the mount and Blicharz is in trouble!
Evans scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Evans content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blicharz in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Evans controlling from mount.
Blicharz is bucking up trying to escape but Evans cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
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.
A nice elbow there by Evans.
Evans lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Blicharz hang on?
Evans looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Evans comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Evans has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 26:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Evans!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fu Kyou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Moe Zard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kyou kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is ICP- Fuck The World. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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170 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fu Kyou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Moe Zard!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Damien Edna and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kyou manages to avoid it.
Zard is looking to score with low kicks.
Kyou clobbers Zard with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kyou closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zard tries to pull guard but Kyou won't allow it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kyou.
Kyou lands an uppercut.
It looks like Moe Zard has been cut.
Nice body punch from Kyou.
Zard looking for a takedown.
Kyou works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short left from Kyou.
Kyou lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zard tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fu Kyou has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moe Zard.
Kyou lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kyou's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kyou looks to land a combination but Zard avoids it well.
Kyou fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zard misses with a straight left.
Zard looks to land a combination but Kyou avoids it well.
Zard tries to bum rush Kyou with a series of wild strikes but Kyou uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kyou misses with the combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kyou slips a jab and a cross from Zard.
Zard throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Kyou counter with a right hand.
Kyou tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kyou connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kyou has closed the distance and engaged Zard in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyou's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kyou moves away from the strike by Zard.
Zard shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kyou moves into the clinch.
Kyou throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zards head.
Kyou lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kyou escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zard throws a body punch but Kyou moves out of range.
Kyou swings for the body but Zard moves out of range.
Kyou closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kyou breaks the clinch.
Kyou moves into range and clinches up with Zard.
A right handed body shot lands from Kyou.
Nice body punch from Kyou.
Kyou digs a right hand underneath Zard's ribcage. Zard let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kyou scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kyou lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kyou pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zard scores with a decent looking hook.
Zard misses the jab.
Kyou slaps away a takedown attempt from Zard, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Zard gets tackled into the cage by Kyou. Kyou maintains the clinch.
Kyou lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kyou.
Zard is looking to break free of the clinch but Kyou has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zard tries to pull guard but Kyou holds him up against the cage and eventually Zard drops back down to his feet.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kyou.
Kyou breaks from the clinch.
Zard misses with a double jab.
Zard takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A combination from Zard does no damage.
Kyou closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kyou lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Kyou.
Zard looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kyou lands a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Kyou.
Kyou is working Zard over against the cage.
Kyou makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kyou lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kyou manages to break the clinch.
Zard has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kyou finds it's way round the side to connect with Zard's head.
Kyou darts in and clinches Zard up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Zard fails to land.
Kyou lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kyou pushes Zard back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kyou lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kyou stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Kyou.
Kyou lands a right hand.
Kyou breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyou instigates a clinch.
Kyou breaks from the clinch.
Kyou avoids the body shot from Zard.
Kyou clinches.
Kyou's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fu Kyou is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zard throws a poor cross that misses
and Kyou counters with a left and a right that stings Zard.
Kyou gets a clinch.
Kyou digs a right hand into Zard's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zard's gas tank.
Kyou lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zard drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kyou pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kyou scores with a three punch combo!
Zard tries to keep at a distance but Kyou has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kyou stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kyou lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Kyou.
Kyou pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kyou clinches up with Zard and pushes him back against the cage.
Kyou lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kyou works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kyou digs a right hand into Zard's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zard's gas tank.
Kyou breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyou rushes Zard and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kyou.
Kyou breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kyou gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kyou lands an uppercut.
Kyou pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kyou darts in and clinches Zard up against the cage.
Kyou breaks from the clinch.
Zard tries to keep at a distance but Kyou has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kyou lands a left hand.
Zard tries to pull guard but Kyou holds him up against the cage and eventually Zard drops back down to his feet.
Kyou lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Zard jumps guard but Kyou stands there with Zard around his waist. Zard gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kyou.
Kyou breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zard lands a head shot.
Zard swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kyou counters by clinching up.
Kyou breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kyou walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kyou has Zard up against the cage in a clinch.
Kyou breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fu Kyou dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Moe Zard'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.
Kyou is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Zard.
A big left from Zard misses.
Zard throws a big shot that misses.
Zard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kyou is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zard can do to turn this around?
Zard tries to clinch there but Kyou circles away.
Zard dodges the punch combination from Kyou.
Kyou closes the distance and clinches.
Kyou breaks from the clinch.
Zard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kyou misses with a body shot.
Kyou rushes Zard and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kyou escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice defenses there by Kyou.
Zard misses with an uppercut.
Zard throws a right and a left that Kyou avoids nicely.
Kyou moves away from the strike by Zard.
Kyou is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fu Kyou is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kyou moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kyou slips a jab and a cross from Zard.
Zard swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kyou counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Zard. Those never looked like landing.
Zard staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyou clinches.
A short right from Kyou on the inside.
Zard fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kyou makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kyou lands a body punch.
Zard tries to pull guard but Kyou won't allow it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kyou.
Nice body punch from Kyou - that landed with a thud.
Zard is breathing heavily.
A short body shot lands from Kyou as the two fighters clinch.
Fu Kyou has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kyou breaks from the clinch.
Good work by Kyou as he checks the leg kick.
Kyou takes one to the side of the head.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kyou is leaning against Zard and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kyou pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the liver by Kyou. Beautiful body shot.
Kyou takes the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kyou manages to break the clinch.
Zard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kyou stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kyou walks into a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zard looks to throw the jab but Kyou is out of range.
Zard swings for the body but Kyou moves out of range.
Zard misses with a takedown
and Kyou counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kyou.
Fu Kyou has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moe Zard.
Kyou lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kyou throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zards head.
Kyou escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kyou misses the shot to the body.
Kyou uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zard.
Kyou misses with a wild combination.
Kyou cracks Zard with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
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!
Zard tries to bum rush Kyou with a series of wild strikes but Kyou uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kyou moves into range and clinches up with Zard.
Kyou scores with a shoulder strike.
Kyou pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zard misses with a wild body shot.
Zard fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kyou on the side of the head.
Kyou swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kyou uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zard.
Kyou takes the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyou breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kyou bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kyou has managed to clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kyou creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zard tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kyou just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kyou throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zard pulls guard successfully.
Kyou lands a couple of elbows.
Zard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kyou stands up from Zard's guard - Kyou perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kyou tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zard was well out of range. Poor timing from Kyou.
Zard misses the shot to the body.
Zard avoids the head kick by Kyou.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyou dodges the punch combination from Zard.
Zard throws the left hand but Kyou avoids the punch easily.
Kyou gets a clinch.
Kyou pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zard stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kyou gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A body shot lands from Kyou.
Nice body punch from Kyou - that landed with a thud.
Zard goes for a takedown attempt but Kyou pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kyou closes the distance and clinches.
Kyou pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Kyou.
Kyou moves into the clinch.
Kyou's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kyou gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kyou makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zard wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kyou escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zard gets tackled into the cage by Kyou. Kyou maintains the clinch.
Kyou scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fu Kyou dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Moe Zard'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. This is the final round!
Zard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kyou scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zard misses with a double jab.
Zard gets tackled into the cage by Kyou. Kyou maintains the clinch.
A short left from Kyou.
Zard's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kyou's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kyou is looking to wear down Zard with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A punch combination from Zard misses.
The crowd cheers as Zard lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kyou doesn't seem phased though.
Kyou cracks a nice hook into Zard's ribs.
Kyou closes the distance and clinches.
Kyou pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zard thows a body shot but no joy.
Zard misses the jab.
Kyou moves away from the strike by Zard.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kyou escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kyou clinches.
Zard fails to pull guard.
Kyou lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zard is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kyou pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kyou pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyou misses the shot to the body.
Zard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kyou defending well as Zard loads up on a big left hand.
Kyou slips under a jab from Zard.
Zard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kyou throws a head kick but Zard moves out of range.
Kyou misses with a straight left.
Kyou darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kyou moves into the clinch successfully.
Zard jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kyou walks away with a smile on his face. Zard gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fu Kyou has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moe Zard.
Kyou moves into the clinch.
Kyou manages to break the clinch.
Zard misses with an uppercut
and Kyou holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kyou lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zard tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kyou breaks from the clinch.
Zard throws a looping overhand right but Kyou ducks down to avoid it.
Kyou showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zard.
Kyou rushes Zard and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kyou is leaning against Zard and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kyou stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kyou throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zard wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zard's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kyou is working Zard over against the cage.
Zard can't get the takedown.
Kyou pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kyou fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kyou digs a good hook to Zard's body.
Kyou works Zard's body with a nice hook.
Kyou misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kyou manages to break the clinch.
Kyou takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kyou cracks Zard with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kyou moves into the clinch.
Kyou's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zard misses with a few strikes there.
Zard gets tackled into the cage by Kyou. Kyou maintains the clinch.
Zard tries to pull guard but Kyou won't allow it.
Zard is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kyou gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kyou escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zard gets tackled into the cage by Kyou. Kyou maintains the clinch.
Moe Zard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyou manages to break the clinch.
Kyou closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kyou breaks from the clinch.
A left and a right from Kyou both land. Nice combination.
Zard misses with a straight left.
Zard misses with a hook to the body
and Kyou counters with a nice body shot.
Zard throws a shot from downtown. Kyou moves away and avoids it.
Zard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zard throws a lazy uppercut
and Kyou holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Zard tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Zard is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kyou scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kyou.
Kyou lands a body punch.
A short left from Kyou.
Kyou lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kyou works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kyou breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kyou gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kyou lands with a light punch inside.
Kyou escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kyou clinches.
Kyou manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyou works Zard's body with a nice hook.
Kyou closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kyou lands with a light punch inside.
Kyou scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kyou lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kyou gets through Zard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kyou lands a body punch.
Kyou cracks Zard with a nice body shot.
Kyou works on Zard's body with a couple of short punches.
Kyou's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zard gets tackled into the cage by Kyou. Kyou maintains the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kyou manages to break the clinch.
Kyou blocks a low kick nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zard, as that shot connected.
Kyou connects with a body shot that sends Zard's belly button to the back.
Kyou dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zard throws a jab but it's blocked by Kyou.
Zard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kyou moves into the clinch successfully.
Fu Kyou is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kyou softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fu Kyou showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kyou 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:25
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:25
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fu Kyou!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eugene Canedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Marshall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eugene Canedo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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24
205 lbs
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24
205 lbs
6 - 2 - 1 |
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Brawler
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eugene Canedo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Andrei Marshall!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Summer Carpenter and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Canedo throws a body punch but Marshall moves out of range.
Marshall moves into the clinch.
Canedo misses with a knee to the head.
Canedo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Canedo has hold of one of Marshall's legs. Marshall is fighting the takedown attempt but Canedo gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Marshall pulls Canedo in close to his closed guard and prevents Canedo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Canedo decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Canedo closes the distance and clinches.
Canedo has Marshall pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Marshall manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Marshall lands a damaging elbow.
Marshall is pressed up against the cage. Canedo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Marshall down to the mat. Marshall avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eugene Canedo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marshall slips a jab and a cross from Canedo.
Marshall tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Canedo swivels and escapes.
Canedo clinches up against the cage.
Marshall looking to stall.
Canedo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Canedo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Marshall is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Canedo goes for a takedown attempt but Marshall pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Marshall shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Marshall was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canedo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Marshall throws some wild stikes that Canedo manages to avoid easily.
Marshall scoring with strikes but Canedo is staying in there.
Marshall postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Canedo looks a forlorn figure.
Canedo is bucking up trying to escape but Marshall cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
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!
Marshall goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Canedo is on top in guard.
Canedo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marshall is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canedo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Canedo gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Canedo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Canedo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Marshall holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Marshall looking for a takedown.
Canedo is trying to force a seperation but Marshall has the dominant position.
Canedo pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Canedo keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Marshall advances to half guard.
Marshall throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Marshall with the ground and pound but Canedo uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Canedo is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Canedo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Marshall postures up in Canedo's guard and throws a big left but Canedo blocks it.
Marshall working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Marshall trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Marshall is working Canedo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Canedo is looking to stand up but Marshall isn't so interested in that idea.
Marshall throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Marshall throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Canedo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Marshall loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Marshall postures up in Canedo's guard and throws a big left but Canedo blocks it.
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.
Canedo is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Marshall dives into side control.
The strikes coming from Marshall are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Marshall throws an elbow but Canedo slips to the side and avoids it well.
The strikes coming from Marshall are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Marshall lands some shots froms side control.
The ground and pound from Marshall seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marshall in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Marshall throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Marshall wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Canedo, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Marshall dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Marshall shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Canedo counters with a three punch combo that has Marshall backing up. Marshall nods at Canedo to acknowledge the strikes.
Marshall clinches.
Canedo wants a takedown but no success here.
Canedo tightens his grip and picks Marshall up, before dumping him to the ground. Marshall manages to land in guard.
Marshall pulls Canedo in close to his closed guard and prevents Canedo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Andrei Marshall has got the better of the ground game so far.
Canedo trying to move into half guard but instead Marshall has managed to sweep!
Canedo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marshall.
Marshall throws and elbow that misses. Canedo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Marshall's guard. Nice move by Canedo!
Canedo wanted to stand there but Marshall had control of the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Canedo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canedo postures up in Marshall's guard and throws a big left but Marshall blocks it.
Canedo stopping the sweep attempt from Marshall.
Canedo trying to control but Marshall is working from the bottom.
Canedo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Canedo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Canedo throws a strike but Marshall rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Canedo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Marshall trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Canedo is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Marshall.
Marshall has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Canedo is trying to keep an underhook but Marshall manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Canedo trying to control here.
Marshall not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canedo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Marshall is nestled in close to Canedo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Marshall tries to pass to full mount but Canedo defends it.
Canedo keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Marshall is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Marshall sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Canedo defending well though.
Marshall throws a strike but Canedo avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshall trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Marshall throws and elbow that misses. Canedo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Marshall's guard. Nice move by Canedo!
Marshall keeping moving, preventing Canedo from controlling successfully.
Marshall pulls Canedo in close to prevent any damage.
Marshall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Canedo is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eugene Canedo dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Canedo throws a leg kick
and Marshall counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Canedo!
Marshall landing punches.
Canedo is trying to escape the mount.
Canedo manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Marshall is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Canedo defends it well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Canedo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Canedo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marshall.
Canedo controls Marshall momentarily but Marshall frees himself.
Marshall throws and elbow that misses. Canedo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Marshall's guard. Nice move by Canedo!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall trying to control the position.
Marshall keeping moving, preventing Canedo from controlling successfully.
Canedo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Canedo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marshall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Canedo throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Eugene Canedo.
Canedo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Canedo has Marshall up against the cage in a clinch.
Canedo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Marshall lands an elbow just above Canedo 's eye.
Marshall lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marshall lands a nice elbow.
Canedo looking for a takedown.
Marshall crunches a lovely knee into Canedo's ribcage.
Marshall connects with a nasty looking knee right to Canedo's face.
Marshall lands a body punch.
Marshall lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Marshall lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Marshall is pressed up against the cage. Canedo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Marshall down to the mat. Marshall avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Marshall throws and elbow that misses. Canedo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Marshall's guard. Nice move by Canedo!
Canedo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Marshall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marshall pulls Canedo in close to his closed guard and prevents Canedo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Marshall keeping moving, preventing Canedo from controlling successfully.
Canedo wants to stand and escape but instead Marshall has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Marshall accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Marshall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marshall throws and elbow that misses. Canedo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Marshall's guard. Nice move by Canedo!
Canedo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Marshall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Canedo is one step ahead there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Canedo advances position into side control!
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrei Marshall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Marshall has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrei Marshall!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Clark Channel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Montana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Montana's choice of entrance music: "We are the Champions" by Queen. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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25
191 lbs
10 - 13 - 1 |
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195 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Clark Channel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Montana!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Winston Howard and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Channel misses
and Montana counters with a stiff right hand.
Channel scores with a shot to the body.
Oooooh!!! Montana has knocked Channel down with a huge combo! Montana steps away and waves a wobbly Channel back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Channel is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Channel swings widly with a right hand
and Montana counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Channel falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Joe Montana!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Max Detroit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miles Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Max Detroit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Miles Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Donatello Bradman and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins misses with a low kick.
Jenkins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Detroit throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jenkins counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Detroit is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Detroit keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Detroit swings widly with a right hand
and Jenkins counters with an outside leg kick.
Jenkins is looking to score with low kicks.
Detroit throws a big shot that misses.
Detroit throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Detroit will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice straight punches there by Detroit. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Detroit.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Detroit.
A bone on bone clash there as Detroit blocks the leg kick.
Jenkins misses with a leg kick
and Detroit counters with a left and a right that stings Jenkins.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jenkins.
Max Detroit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jenkins 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 Detroit has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Detroit and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Detroit throws a head kick but Jenkins moves out of range.
Detroit lands a head shot.
Jenkins misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jenkins fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Detroit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jenkins.
Jenkins tries a low kick but Detroit avoids it.
Detroit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jenkins throws a head kick that Detroit semi-blocks.
It looks like Max Detroit has been cut.
Jenkins connects with a solid leg kick.
Detroit misses with a body shot.
Detroit lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Detroit tries to bum rush Jenkins with a series of wild strikes but Jenkins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jenkins with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Detroit cracks Jenkins with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jenkins.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Detroit defending against the ground and pound.
Jenkins looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Detroit wants to control but Jenkins postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Detroit is looking to regain half guard here but Jenkins keeps moving and retains side control.
Jenkins tries for a kimura but Detroit is defending well.
Detroit tries to bench press Jenkins off him but Jenkins keeps the position.
Jenkins tries for a kimura but Detroit is defending well.
Jenkins is trying to get an arm triangle but Detroit is defending well.
Jenkins wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Detroit, who protects the arm well.
Jenkins working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Detroit is trying to get back to half guard.
Detroit gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Detroit has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jenkins is working away from the top position though.
Jenkins tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Jenkins is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Detroit sees it coming and defends easily.
Detroit moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Detroit wants to sweep here but Jenkins controlling him for the moment.
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.
Jenkins stops Detroit from standing up.
Detroit keeping full guard, as Jenkins tries to pass.
Jenkins preventing the sweep.
Jenkins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jenkins stopping the sweep attempt from Detroit.
Detroit is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Detroit manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jenkins can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Miles Jenkins will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Max Detroit's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jenkins lands a leg kick that knocks Detroit off balance momentarily.
Detroit misses with a hook. Jenkins ducked under it nicely.
Detroit throws a series of punches but Jenkins avoids them all with ease.
Detroit misses with a double jab
and Jenkins counters with a head kick. That will keep Detroit thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Detroit lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jenkins circles away quickly and effectively.
Jenkins closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jenkins lands in his opponent's guard.
Jenkins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Detroit has a closed guard, preventing Jenkins from standing up.
Detroit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jenkins is one step ahead there.
Jenkins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Detroit is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins stands up and waves to Detroit to follow him.
Jenkins scores with a body shot.
Jenkins looks to land a body kick but Detroit moved away.
Detroit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Detroit throws a looping overhand right but Jenkins ducks down to avoid it.
Miles Jenkins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jenkins lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jenkins takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Detroit misses with a wild body shot.
Jenkins thows a body shot but no joy.
Detroit lunges at Jenkins with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jenkins's hand.
Jenkins on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Detroit takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jenkins throws a low kick, looking for Detroit's leg but Detroit calmly moves out of range.
Detroit is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins tries a head kick but it misses.
Detroit throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jenkins counters with a good low kick that Detroit was not able to check.
Jenkins throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Detroit is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Detroit throws a nice looking combination but Jenkins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Detroit lands with an uppercut that bounces Jenkins off the cage and back into rage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jenkins fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Detroit checks it well.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jenkins.
Jenkins plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A telegraphed right hand from Detroit misses the target.
Jenkins gets the takedown into side control.
Jenkins has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Jenkins is breathing heavily.
Jenkins takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jenkins throws out a leg kick but Detroit moves out of range and Jenkins only half commits.
Max Detroit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jenkins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Detroits jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Detroit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jenkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Detroit.
Detroit lands a nice looking body shot.
A big right from Detroit misses.
Detroit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jenkins.
Detroit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jenkins.
Detroit fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Detroit throws a good cross that connects.
Detroit scores with a hook.
Jenkins misses with a body shot.
Detroit misses with a double jab.
Jenkins fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Detroit is out of range.
Jenkins throws a leg kick but Detroit sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Detroit stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Detroit looks to throw the jab but Jenkins is out of range.
Jenkins dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Detroit. That did some damage!
Detroit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good leg kick by Jenkins there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Detroit throws a solid leg kick but Jenkins takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Detroit.
Jenkins scores with a jab to the jaw.
Detroit misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Detroit checks a leg kick nicely.
Detroit throws a body kick that misses.
Jenkins shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Detroit sprawls well. Detroit wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jenkins gets slowly back to his feet.
Max Detroit 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.
A punch combination from Detroit misses.
Detroit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miles Jenkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Max Detroit's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Jenkins connects with a nice looking jab.
Jenkins drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jenkins stands up and beckons Detroit to his feet.
Detroit throws a nice looking combination but Jenkins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jenkins scores with a jab to the body.
Detroit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jenkins counters with a body kick that stops Detroit in his tracks momentarily.
Jenkins slips a straight right by Detroit.
Detroit takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Detroit missing with a left hand there. Jenkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab lands there for Jenkins.
Jenkins throws a quick inside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Detroit throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jenkins counters with a leg kick.
Jenkins buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jenkins throws a front kick that sends Detroit stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Detroit's calf.
Jenkins closes this distance looking for a takedown but Detroit circles away.
Detroit takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Detroit takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jenkins lands a nice leg kick that just misses Detroit's sensitive parts.
Jenkins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Detroit is fending him off so far but Jenkins persists. Nope, Detroit circles away and we're back to standing.
Jenkins lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jenkins throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Detroit has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jenkins.
Jenkins looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Detroit on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jenkins. Jenkins obviously looking to wear him down.
Detroit checks a leg kick.
Jenkins displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jenkins lands a head shot.
Max Detroit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Detroit on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jenkins. Jenkins obviously looking to wear him down.
Jenkins attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jenkins tries a low kick but Detroit avoids it.
A good leg kick by Jenkins.
Jenkins is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Detroit throws a combination that misses
and Jenkins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Detroit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jenkins.
Detroit displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jenkins.
Max Detroit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miles Jenkins.
Some wild striking there from Detroit.
Detroit lands a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Detroit throws a sloppy head kick
and Jenkins counters with a thumping low kick.
That kick from Jenkins tenderised Detroit's leg. Detroit is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Detroit's waist but Detroit gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jenkins off to one side.
Jenkins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Detroit circles away quickly and effectively.
Detroit lands a jab to the nose.
Detroit looks to throw the jab but Jenkins is out of range.
Detroit throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jenkins tries for a takedown but Detroit circles away easily
and Detroit counters with a straight right hand.
Jenkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jenkins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Detroit connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jenkins takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Detroit fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Detroit scores with a nice right hand.
Detroit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jenkins.
Miles Jenkins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Detroit looks to land a right hand but Jenkins moved out of range.
Jenkins slips under a jab from Detroit.
Detroit misses with an uppercut
and Jenkins counters with an inside leg kick.
Detroit misses with a hook.
Jenkins throws a leg kick but Detroit checks it.
Jenkins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jenkins tries to land a leg kick but Detroit saw it coming and moves away.
Detroit throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Detroit misses with a wild body shot.
Detroit avoids a kick to the body.
Detroit misses with a double jab
and Jenkins counters with a nice low kick that buckles Detroit's knee momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Detroit walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Detroit on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jenkins.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miles Jenkins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jenkins has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miles Jenkins!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Augustus Cole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doug Hoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hoo has chosen None as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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291 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Augustus Cole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Doug Hoo!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Winston Howard and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cole connects with a looping right hand.
It looks like Doug Hoo has been cut.
Cole connects with a leg kick. Hoo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hoo throws out a loose jab but Cole uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cole tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoo was well out of range. Poor timing from Cole.
Cole pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hoo back to the cage. Cole follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Cole feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hoos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cole misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoo.
Hoo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cole manages to avoid it.
Hoo throws a right hand that misses
and Cole counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cole looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoo is just out of range.
Cole bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hoo's head backwards.
Cole moves away from the strike by Hoo.
Cole throws a body punch but Hoo moves out of range.
Cole throws an off balance right hand
and Hoo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cole scores with a one two! Hoo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hoo looks gassed!
Nice shot by Hoo.
Cole lands a glancing blow to the side of Hoo's head.
Cole punishes Hoo's body with a nice straight punch.
Hoo darts in trying to clinch
and Cole counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoo manages to avoid it.
Cole is looking to wear down Hoo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cole connects with a single shot there.
Cole throws an overhand right that lands on Hoo's shoulder, as Hoo tries to avoid the shot.
Hoo staying out of range there.
Cole moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A slow jab from Cole misses its intended target.
Cole scores with a hook.
That has opened up Doug Hoo's cut even more.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Cole! Hoo is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Augustus Cole!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alan Crump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Howell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crump comes to the cage accompanied by Highway into the Danger Zone. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alan Crump!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Josh Howell!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Summer Carpenter and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howell fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Crump jabs at Howell's body.
A shot to the body from Howell misses
and Crump counters with an inside leg kick.
A cross from Crump lands.
A head kick misses from Crump.
Howell misses with a looping left.
Howell throws a body punch but Crump moves out of range.
Crump thuds his right hand into Howell's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
It looks like Josh Howell has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good work by Howell as he checks the leg kick.
Crump throws a low kick, looking for Howell's leg but Howell calmly moves out of range.
Crump throws a sloppy head kick and Howell moves out of range easily.
Crump swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Howell checks the leg kick nicely there.
Crump looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Howell looks gassed!
Howell moves to clinch but Crump breaks away
and Crump counters with a nice leg kick.
Crump scores with a leg kick.
Crump is looking to slow Howell down with leg kicks.
Crump throws a leg kick but Howell moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crump misses with a low kick.
Crump connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Crump lunges at Howell with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Howell's hand.
Crump lands with a slapping head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crump lands with a thumping leg kick.
Crump tries to work over Howell's front leg with a kick but Howell checks it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Crump.
An inside leg kick lands from Crump.
Howell checks the leg kick.
Howell has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Crump.
Howell tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Crump throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Howell's head.
Crump scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Crump fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Howell checks it well.
Crump turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Crump throws a leg kick but Howell sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crump delivers a nice body kick.
Howell avoids the head kick by Crump.
That kick from Crump tenderised Howell's leg. Howell is trying to keep his angry face on.
Crump thumps Howell with a low kick.
Crump throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Crump throws a nice inside leg kick.
Howell walks forward, straight into a front kick from Crump.
Crump is looking to slow Howell down with leg kicks.
Crump is looking to slow Howell down with leg kicks.
Crump wants to land a leg kick but Howell is out of range.
Howell blocks a head kick by Crump.
A leg kick checked by Howell.
Crump feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Howell's calf.
Crump looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Howell blocks a low kick nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crump misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Howell tries to clinch up
and Crump counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That has opened up Josh Howell's cut even more.
Crump connects with an inside leg kick.
Crump is looking to chop away at Howell's legs.
Crump stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Crump wants it to stay on the feet.
Crump lands with a thumping leg kick.
Crump throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Crump scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Crump lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Crump ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Crump lands a lovely overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crump goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Crump throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crump misses with a wild combination.
Crump connects with a solid leg kick.
Howell swings widly with a right hand
and Crump counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Crump misses with a low kick as Howell jumps back.
Howell stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Crump.
Howell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Crump as he jumps to the side.
Alan Crump has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Howell.
Crump with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Howell avoids the head kick by Crump.
Howell's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Good exchange - Crump coming out on top.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
An inside leg kick lands from Crump.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Howell crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Crump - the referee stops the clock and Howell gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Crump. Howell manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Decent striking displayed by Crump there.
Howell with a lazy takedown attempt
and Howell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alan Crump dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Josh Howell's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Crump cracks Howell with a right hand to the side of the head.
Crump cracks Howell with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Crump with a jab.
Howell closes the distance but Crump moves to the side
and Crump counters with a nice leg kick.
Crump connects with a looping right hand.
Crump cracks the inside of Howell's front leg.
Crump connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Howell checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice body punch from Crump.
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!
Crump lands a nice leg kick that just misses Howell's sensitive parts.
Howell takes a kick to the side of the head.
Howell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Crump is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Alan Crump is winning the standup battle so far.
A good leg kick by Crump.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crump moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Crump throws a low kick but Howell avoids it.
Howell tries to clinch up
and Crump counters with a nice leg kick.
Crump tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Howell stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Crump.
Crump motions for Howell to come forward. Crump throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Howell misses with a straight right.
A slapping leg kick lands for Crump.
A slapping leg kick lands for Crump.
Josh Howell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Crump.
Howell takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The cut above Josh Howell's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Crump thumps Howell with a low kick.
Crump throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Howell.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crump lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crump feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Howell's calf.
Crump fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Howell.
Crump connects with a solid leg kick.
Howell on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Howell chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Crump can pounce on him.
Crump connects with a high kick.
Howell shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Crump counters with a big head kick but Howell shrugs it off.
Crump lands with a slapping head kick.
Crump scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Crump misses with a head kick.
Crump connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Crump throws a quick inside leg kick.
Howell takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crump connects with a solid leg kick.
That kick from Crump tenderised Howell's leg. Howell is trying to keep his angry face on.
Crump throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Howell.
Crump lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Crump.
Josh Howell's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Alan Crump is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crump fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Howell has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Crump buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A head kick from Crump lands but Howell takes it in his stride.
Crump misses with a leg kick.
Crump chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Crump cracks the inside of Howell's front leg.
Crump lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crump goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Josh Howell's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alan Crump!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Teddy Bass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emilio Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Teddy Bass had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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155 lbs
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149 lbs
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Teddy Bass!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Emilio Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, John Mangel and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Bass to counter with a crisp jab.
Bass lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Martinez shoots in and bounces Bass off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Martinez trying to control the position from guard on top but Bass is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bass is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bass manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Martinez manages to get himself to full guard.
Martinez keeping full guard, as Bass tries to pass.
Bass trying to control the position from guard on top but Martinez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bass has gone for a leg lock! Martinez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bass's guard.
Martinez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bass is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bass has escaped and now he's on top!
Bass slips nicely into half guard.
Bass seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bass wants to lay and pray for a moment but Martinez keeps working.
Bass is looking for a kimura here.
Bass prevents Martinez from improving his position.
Bass prevents Martinez from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is looking to improve his position.
Bass is trying to control the action in half guard but Martinez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bass tries to pass the half guard into mount. Martinez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Martinez wants to control but Bass is keeping busy.
Bass is looking to take a break and control but Martinez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Martinez won't allow Bass to pass to mount.
Bass wants to work for an arm triangle but Martinez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Martinez wants to get back to full guard.
Bass is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bass is trying to control. Martinez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bass is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Martinez is just riding it out for now. Bass eventually gives up the hold.
Bass is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teddy Bass dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bass sizes up Martinez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Martinez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Bass!
Bass is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bass regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bass is trying to get back to full guard.
Bass is working hard here to advance position.
Martinez seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Bass keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Martinez tries to control but Bass wriggling away.
Martinez lands a nice shot to the head.
Bass tries to reverse the position but Martinez maintains control.
Bass wants to hold on but Martinez pushes him away.
Bass is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bass regains half guard.
Martinez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bass's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is looking to advance position but Bass won't allow it.
Martinez is keen to just control but Bass is a slippery customer.
Martinez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Martinez is keen to just control but Bass is a slippery customer.
Martinez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Martinez wants to advance to full mount but Bass doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Martinez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Martinez wants to control from the top but Bass keeps moving.
Martinez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bass. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Martinez preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Martinez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bass has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Martinez has managed to get both his arms back between Bass's legs - danger averted.
Martinez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bass's head.
Martinez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bass has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Martinez has managed to get both his arms back between Bass's legs - danger averted.
Bass is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Martinez defends well.
Bass keeping moving, preventing Martinez from controlling successfully.
Martinez wants to stand but Bass has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Martinez is fighting to break Bass's control of his arms but Bass is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bass 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.
Bass not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Martinez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Bass is desperately trying to improve his position but Martinez has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Martinez cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
A nice elbow there by Martinez.
Martinez misses with a head shot.
Martinez throws a sloppy strike and Bass uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Bass has ended up in Martinez's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emilio Martinez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A head kick misses from Martinez.
Martinez is looking to clinch but Bass is avoiding it.
Martinez is looking to clinch.
Emilio Martinez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bass closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bass lands in his opponent's guard.
Martinez keeping full guard, as Bass tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Martinez holds on and takes a little breather.
Martinez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez keeping moving, preventing Bass from controlling successfully.
Bass looking to pass the guard.
Bass trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Martinez manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Martinez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bass swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two 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.
Martinez trying to control the position from guard on top but Bass is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bass is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bass gets caught flat footed, as Martinez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Martinez wants to control from the top but Bass keeps moving.
Martinez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bass is trying to keep Martinez in close.
Martinez trying to control the position from guard on top but Bass is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez postures up in Bass's guard and throws a big left but Bass blocks it.
Bass is controlling Martinez's posture.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Martinez looks to clinch
and Bass counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bass misses with a looping left.
Martinez lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Martinez misses with a hook
and Bass cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Martinez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
You can see the frustration on Bass's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bass sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is keen to just control but Bass is a slippery customer.
Bass is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Martinez pulls his head out easily.
Martinez prevents Bass from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Martinez seems content to control.
Bass regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bass controlling Martinez's posture.
Martinez tries to stand but Bass is controlling from the bottom.
Bass had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Martinez defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Emilio Martinez just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Martinez tries to score with a low kick but Bass moves his leg out of the way.
Bass has his takedown stuffed
and Martinez counters with a single leg into guard. Bass didn't expect that.
Bass keeping moving, preventing Martinez from controlling successfully.
Martinez wants to get up but he can't break Bass's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Martinez trying to control the position from guard on top but Bass is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bass had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Martinez defends it easily.
Bass lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Martinez!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bass with shots to the head and body - Martinez looks very uncomfortable down there.
Bass working for a submission but Martinez is keeping him at bay.
Bass wants to take his opponent's back but Martinez doesn't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Martinez tries to hold on but Bass postures up.
Martinez sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Bass is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Martinez is just riding it out for now. Bass eventually gives up the hold.
Emilio Martinez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bass trying to pass the guard but Martinez defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is looking to improve his position.
Martinez wants to get back to his feet.
Bass is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Martinez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Martinez tries to get to full guard but Bass has control of the leg.
Martinez is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Martinez is in trouble now - Bass has advanced to mount!
Bass controlling from mount.
Bass moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Martinez has worked his arm free - good work by Martinez!
Martinez is trying to work for a sweep but Bass has mounted him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Emilio Martinez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Martinez.
The strikes coming from Martinez are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Martinez wants to control but Bass is keeping him busy.
Bass sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Martinez wants to stand up but Bass has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Martinez is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Bass is looking to improve his position.
Martinez wants to stand but Bass has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez is looking to take a break and control but Bass is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Martinez tries to stand and escape but Bass is controlling the position.
Bass wants to control but Martinez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Martinez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bass trying to hold on to Martinez's head to control him but Martinez postures up.
Bass gets full guard.
Bass wants to sweep but no luck.
Martinez is fighting to break Bass's control of his arms but Bass is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Martinez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Martinez showed some decent athleticism there.
Bass regains full guard. Nicely done.
Martinez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bass is trying to improve his position.
Martinez sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bass is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Who's going to make the next move?
Martinez throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Bass works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Teddy Bass has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez seems to be looking for submissions.
Martinez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bass's head.
Bass trying to control from the bottom.
Bass is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Martinez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bass is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Martinez pulls his head out easily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Martinez lands a nice short elbow.
Emilio Martinez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Bass misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Bass makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bass.
Martinez wants to stand but Bass is controlling his posture from full guard.
Martinez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bass has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Martinez has managed to get both his arms back between Bass's legs - danger averted.
Martinez wants to stand but Bass has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bass tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Emilio Martinez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Martinez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 47:48
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 46:49
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emilio Martinez! Emilio Martinez retains his featherweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Latka Gravas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sero Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kim is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: CANON in D Korean Version (with gayageum) . This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Latka Gravas!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sero Kim!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Damien Edna and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kim lands a left and a right that send Gravas crashing to the mat, dazed. Kim thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Gravas is rocked!
It looks like Latka Gravas has been cut.
Gravas ducks into an uppercut from Kim and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sero Kim!
Sero Kim is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anupo Anubis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khalifa Khalifa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Anupo Anubis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Khalifa Khalifa!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Bruno Hogan and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khalifa throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Anubis was covering up waiting for the punch and Khalifa finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Khalifa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Anubis's head.
Anubis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Khalifa defends it easily.
Anubis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Khalifa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Khalifa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Anubis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Khalifa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Khalifa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Anubis's head.
Anubis controlling the position.
Anubis can't keep his opponent in guard - Khalifa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Anubis is pressing down on Khalifa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Khalifa content to stall in guard here.
Khalifa is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khalifa throws a big right hand that misses.
Anubis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Khalifa stands and throws Anubis's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Khalifa working away.
Khalifa lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Anubis down.
Khalifa cracks Anubis with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anubis sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Anubis is trying to stand up here but Khalifa is controlling him well.
Anubis trying to control but Khalifa postures up.
Khalifa wants to pass the guard but Anubis is defending well.
Khalifa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anubis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Khalifa passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khalifa with a couple of short strikes.
Khalifa lands a big elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khalifa dominating with strikes here.
Anubis takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Khalifa landing punches.
Khalifa punishing his opponent with strikes.
Anubis is rocked!
Anubis is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Oh Anubis is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Anubis takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Khalifa's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khalifa Khalifa!
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