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SFC 71 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Ceaser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrone Evan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Antonio Ceaser has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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306 lbs
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300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Antonio Ceaser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tyrone Evan !
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Eliza Hachem and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Ceaser. Beautiful body shot.
Evan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ceaser counters with a straight right hand.
Evan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ceaser counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Evan thinking.
Ceaser tries to score a power double leg takedown but Evan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ceaser somewhat.
Evan gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ceaser to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ceaser pushes down on Evan 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ceaser seems to be working for a kimura but Evan defends the submission attempt.
Ceaser with the ground and pound but Evan uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Ceaser throws a strike but Evan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Evan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Ceaser trying to keep a closed guard but Evan is proving a slippery customer.
Ceaser is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Evan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ceaser looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ceaser is defended easily by Evan .
Ceaser throws a right hand that misses
and Evan counters with a three punch combo that has Ceaser backing up. Ceaser nods at Evan to acknowledge the strikes.
Ceaser scores a takedown into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ceaser misses with a head shot.
Evan avoids a series of strikes thrown by Ceaser.
Ceaser scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Evan ?
Evan defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ceaser.
Ceaser scoring with strikes but Evan is staying in there.
Evan takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ceaser working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Ceaser punching from mount but Evan doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Ceaser misses with a head shot.
Ceaser thowing shots but they're missing.
Ceaser sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Ceaser has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Evan is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Antonio Ceaser!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hanzo Chiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Madd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chiba comes into the arena with Bodies blaring out of the sound system. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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177 lbs
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175 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hanzo Chiba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luke Madd!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Winston Howard and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madd misses with a hook
and Chiba counters with a straight right hand.
Madd throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Madd stalks Chiba and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Chiba's face. Chiba staggers backwards, shaken.
Luke Madd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chiba fails with the takedown
and Chiba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Madd lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Chiba showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Madd.
Madd misses with a two punch combination.
Sloppy strikes from Madd. Those never looked like landing.
Chiba slips a jab from Madd.
Madd swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Madd misses.
Madd lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Chiba backs up against the cage.
Chiba with a poor takedown
and Madd counters with a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madd fails to land with a series of punches.
Madd swinging wildly here.
Madd throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Madd goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Madd throws a right and a left that Chiba avoids nicely.
Madd closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Madd stands up.
Madd darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Madd tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madd escapes and gets back to his feet.
Madd throws a series of punches but Chiba moves out of range.
Madd stuffs the takedown attempt from Chiba. Chiba gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hanzo Chiba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Madd misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Madd swinging wildly here.
Madd throws a body punch but Chiba moves out of range.
Madd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Madd throws a nice looking combination but Chiba bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chiba looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Madd is fending him off so far but Chiba persists. Nope, Madd circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice defenses there by Chiba.
Madd misses with a straight left.
Madd scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Madd looks to score with a jab to the body but Chiba is just out of range.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Chiba enables Madd to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Chiba manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Madd tries to stand but Chiba is controlling from the bottom.
Madd decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Madd looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Chiba!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Madd looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chiba reaches up and holds on to Madd to control the position.
Madd wants to stand but Chiba is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Chiba is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Madd looking to control but Chiba is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Chiba is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Madd 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.
Madd tries to bum rush Chiba with a series of wild strikes but Chiba uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Madd throws a series of punches but Chiba avoids them all with ease.
Madd throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chiba fails with the takedown
and Madd counters with an outside leg kick.
Madd throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Chiba counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Chiba seems to be looking for submissions.
Chiba is working for a kimura but Madd is defending it quite comfortably.
Madd wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chiba is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Chiba wants to work for an arm triangle but Madd is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Chiba is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Madd is just riding it out for now. Chiba eventually gives up the hold.
Chiba is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Madd sees it coming and defends easily.
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.
Chiba is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Madd pushes Chiba off looking to stand but Chiba dives back in and keeps control.
Chiba is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Madd has managed to free his arm - good work.
Chiba is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Chiba is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Madd as he works his way to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madd wants to stand but Chiba is controlling the position.
Chiba drops back, looking for a kneebar! Madd looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Madd looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Madd!
Madd tries to stand but Chiba is controlling his head.
Madd stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chiba shoots in and drives through. Madd sprawls well.
Madd pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Chiba back to the cage. Madd follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Chiba shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Madd pinned against the cage. Madd gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hanzo Chiba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A swing and a miss from Madd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chiba fails with the takedown
and Madd counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Madd scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Luke Madd will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Madd misses with a jab, cross combination.
Madd tries a head kick but it misses.
Madd throws a right and a left that both miss.
Madd shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Chiba eats them both and turns towards Madd to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Madd swinging wildly here.
Chiba shoots in for a takedown but Madd shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Madd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chiba.
Chiba dodges the punch combination from Madd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chiba gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Madd counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Chiba is working an open guard so Madd takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Chiba dodges the punch combination from Madd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chiba doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Madd counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hanzo Chiba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Madd throws a nice looking combination but Chiba bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Madd lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chiba circles away quickly and effectively.
Madd thumps Chiba with a low kick.
Chiba looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Madd is fending him off so far but Chiba persists. Nope, Madd circles away and we're back to standing.
Madd misses with a two punch combination.
Madd misses with a few strikes there.
Madd misses with a double jab
and Chiba decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Madd's guard.
Chiba postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Madd is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Chiba, into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chiba working a defensive guard here.
Madd decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Chiba, up you get!
Chiba doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Madd counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Madd throws a series of punches but Chiba avoids them all with ease.
Madd scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Chiba dodges the punch combination from Madd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madd drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Madd takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Madd is looking to stand up but Chiba won't let him.
Chiba trying to control the position.
Madd wanted to stand there but Chiba had control of the position.
Chiba has Madd pulled in close to control his posture.
Madd must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madd stands and steps away. Chiba gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Madd fails to land with a series of punches.
Madd misses with a jab, cross combination.
Madd moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Luke Madd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Madd looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Madd misses.
Madd throws a series of punches but Chiba moves out of range.
Madd misses with a double jab.
Hanzo Chiba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Madd throws a jab but it's blocked by Chiba.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Madd comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Madd has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 26:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 26:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Madd!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dave Mustaine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Elric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mustaine comes to the cage accompanied by This Day We Fight! by Megadeth. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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177 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dave Mustaine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tim Elric!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Winston Howard and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elric lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Elric misses with a takedown
and Mustaine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Elric fails with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by Elric or perhaps it was just good defense by Mustaine which made him look bad.
Dave Mustaine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Elric.
Mustaine cracks Elric with a right hand to the side of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mustaine.
Mustaine is looking to clinch.
Mustaine defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Elric.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mustaine.
Mustaine lunges at Elric with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Elric's hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Elric throws an off balance right hand
and Mustaine makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mustaine.
Elric gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Mustaine counter with a right hand.
Elric looks gassed!
Mustaine keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elric is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mustaine sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Elric crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mustaine - the referee stops the clock and Elric gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mustaine. Elric manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Elric walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mustaine clinches up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mustaine takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mustaine seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Elric takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mustaine.
Elric has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mustaine is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mustaine has Elric pushed against the cage.
Mustaine scores with a hook to the body.
Mustaine lands an elbow inside.
Mustaine working Elric over with knees to the body.
Elric changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mustaine fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mustaine lands a leg kick that knocks Elric off balance momentarily.
Mustaine lands a head kick. Elric smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Mustaine throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Elric's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mustaine turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Elric fails with the takedown
and Mustaine counters with a thumping low kick.
Mustaine stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Elric on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mustaine. Mustaine obviously looking to wear him down.
Mustaine lands a jab.
Mustaine lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A left and a right from Mustaine both land. Nice combination.
Dave Mustaine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mustaine lands a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mustaine lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Elric falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mustaine counters with a leg kick.
Elric connects with a looping right hand.
Mustaine delivers a nice body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mustaine.
Mustaine dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Elric. That did some damage!
Elric throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mustaine counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mustaine instigates a clinch.
Elric tries to pull guard but Mustaine won't allow it.
Mustaine landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mustaine gets underhooks to prevent Elric's takedown attempt.
Mustaine misses with a knee strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mustaine.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mustaine lands an elbow inside.
Mustaine using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mustaine is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mustaine comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Elric is trying to push Mustaine away but Mustaine has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mustaine lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mustaine misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Elric.
Elric is trying desperately to land a takedown but Mustaine is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Elric.
Mustaine tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Elric changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mustaine fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Elric shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mustaine counters with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mustaine fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Elric.
Mustaine throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Mustaine dominated that round.
That's time! Mustaine's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mustaine darts in and clinches Elric up against the cage.
Mustaine looking to slow down the pace here.
Mustaine with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Elric is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mustaine gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mustaine holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mustaine throws an elbow but it misses.
Mustaine misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Elric.
Elric works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Elric postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mustaine is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Elric, into his guard.
Mustaine trying to control the position from guard on top but Elric is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elric keeping full guard, as Mustaine tries to pass.
Mustaine wants to control from the top but Elric keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Elric wants to get back to his feet but Mustaine is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Elric is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Dave Mustaine wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Elric throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mustaine's waist but Mustaine gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Elric off to one side.
Mustaine connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Elric shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Elric working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elric stopping the sweep attempt from Mustaine.
Elric stands and steps away. Mustaine gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Dave Mustaine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mustaine connects with an inside leg kick.
Elric with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mustaine counters with a stiff right hand.
Dave Mustaine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Elric.
Elric swats away the attempt to clinch by Mustaine.
Mustaine lands with a thumping leg kick.
Elric shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elric throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Elric landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Elric tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Mustaine.
Elric working the head and body with strikes.
Mustaine blocking the ground and pound attempt from Elric.
Mustaine on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Elric showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Elric fails with the takedown.
A combination from Elric does no damage.
Mustaine stuns Elric with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Elric closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mustaine circles away.
Elric shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mustaine as he jumps to the side.
Dave Mustaine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Elric.
Mustaine lands a two punch combo.
Mustaine looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mustaine instigates a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mustaine lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Elric.
Mustaine misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Elric.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mustaine stalling in the clinch.
Mustaine lands a nice elbow.
Elric tries to circle away but Mustaine has him pinned against the cage.
Elric tries to score a body lock takedown but Mustaine shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mustaine lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mustaine is pressed up against the cage. Elric has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mustaine down to the mat. Mustaine avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mustaine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Elric fails with the takedown
and Mustaine makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Elric really felt that one!
Mustaine clinches.
Mustaine is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mustaine lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mustaine lands a nice elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elric wants a takedown but no success here.
Elric's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mustaine lands a nice elbow.
Mustaine lands a right hand.
Mustaine using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Mustaine.
Elric takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mustaine crunches a lovely knee into Elric's ribcage.
Elric wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mustaine lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mustaine will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Elric up against the cage.
Mustaine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mustaine misses with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mustaine using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Elric has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mustaine gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Elric.
Elric wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mustaine trying to land knees to the body.
Mustaine misses with a punch to the body.
Mustaine missing with knees to the body.
Mustaine with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Elric tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mustaine smiles and moves away.
Mustaine gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Elric to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mustaine 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Elric is pushing down on Mustaine's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mustaine is fighting to maintain full guard but Elric has managed to sneak the leg through.
Elric working the head and body with strikes.
Mustaine blocking the ground and pound attempt from Elric.
Mustaine won't allow Elric to pass to mount.
Mustaine taking some punishment here, with Elric in his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Mustaine showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mustaine has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Mustaine!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alpha Dog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liha Piirakka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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20
155 lbs
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27
155 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alpha Dog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Liha Piirakka!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Bruno Hogan and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dog scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dog is trying to work for a kimura but Piirakka is defending well.
Dog passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Piirakka!
Dog is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Piirakka to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Piirakka shrugs it off.
Dog is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Piirakka has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Piirakka is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Piirakka has given up his back. Will we see Dog going for some submissions?
Dog is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Piirakka is defending well though. Dog let's go of the attempt for now.
Piirakka wants to escape the position.
Piirakka is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Dog off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Piirakka tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piirakka is working to get back to half guard.
Piirakka is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Piirakka defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Dog.
Dog goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Piirakka turns into him and now he's in Dog's guard.
Piirakka wants to control from the top but Dog keeps moving.
Dog might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dog utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dog 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.
Piirakka trying to control the position from guard on top but Dog is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piirakka throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dog works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Piirakka trying to control but Dog is working from the bottom.
Piirakka must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Dog looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dog had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Piirakka defends it easily.
Piirakka drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Piirakka jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Piirakka trying to control the position from guard on top but Dog is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dog looking for a sweep. Not yet Dog, not yet.
Piirakka thows a big elbow that misses.
Dog keeping moving, preventing Piirakka from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piirakka wants to pass the guard but Dog is keeping the position.
Liha Piirakka has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
A cross from Piirakka lands.
Dog swings for the body but Piirakka moves out of range.
Piirakka with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Piirakka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Piirakka tries to score with a low kick but Dog moves his leg out of the way.
Sloppy strikes from Piirakka. Those never looked like landing.
Piirakka's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Piirakka duly obliges.
Piirakka looks gassed!
Dog stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Piirakka.
Dog shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dog is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Piirakka defends it well.
Dog is trying to work for a kimura but Piirakka is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Piirakka trying to control here.
Piirakka is defending against the submission attempts here by Dog.
Dog maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Piirakka could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Dog has cracked it and Piirakka is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Dog!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alpha Dog!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Meng Huo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Denai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Greg Denai enters the cage!
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265 lbs
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275 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Meng Huo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Greg Denai!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Steve Erwin and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Denai misses with a right hand
and Huo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Denai lands with a right hand.
It looks like Meng Huo has been cut.
Huo loads up on a big right hand but Denai slips the punch.
Huo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Denai throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Denai throws a head kick that half lands.
Denai throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Denai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Huo counters with a left and a right that stings Denai.
Greg Denai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Denai swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Denai scores with a leg kick.
Denai with a hook.
Meng Huo's cut is getting worse.
Huo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Denai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denai looks to land a left hand but Huo moved out of range nicely.
Huo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Denai throws a head kick that half lands.
Huo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Denai.
Denai fails with the takedown
and Huo counters with a three punch combo that has Denai backing up. Denai nods at Huo to acknowledge the strikes.
Denai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Huo thows a body shot but no joy.
An inside leg kick lands from Denai.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Huo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Huo is breathing heavily.
Huo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Meng Huo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Denai sizes up Huo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Meng Huo's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Denai lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Denai lands with a slapping head kick.
A head kick from Denai lands but Huo takes it in his stride.
Denai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Huo. That did some damage!
A solid leg kick lands there for Denai.
Denai cracks a nice hook into Huo's ribs.
Huo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jeez, Meng Huo's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Meng Huo's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Greg Denai!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Roman Christos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Newsom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Christos kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Hell's Ditch. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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28
145 lbs
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19
147 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Roman Christos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chris Newsom!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Summer Carpenter and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christos dives in and grabs Newsom's left leg, looking for a takedown. Newsom pushes down on Christos's head and hops out.
Newsom misses with a hook
and Christos counters with a single leg into guard. Newsom didn't expect that.
Christos prevents Newsom from getting back to his feet.
Christos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Christos preventing the sweep.
Newsom can't keep his opponent in guard - Christos advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Newsom is pushing off trying to get to his feet. Christos has hold of the leg though and he's dropped back for a heel hook… has he got it?? YES! Newsom is tapping! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Roman Christos!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dexter Redshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yo Landi ViSSer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Redshaw's entrance music is Maksim - Flight of the Bumblebee. A fine choice. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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22
165 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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165 lbs
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dexter Redshaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Yo Landi ViSSer!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, John Mangel and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ViSSer connects with a single shot there.
Redshaw misses with a takedown attempt
and ViSSer counters with a stiff right hand.
Redshaw drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
ViSSer misses with a low kick.
ViSSer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
ViSSer moves into the clinch.
Redshaw is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Redshaw tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and ViSSer avoids it.
ViSSer pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
ViSSer is fighting off a takedown attempt but Redshaw is just too persistent for him and manages to trip ViSSer to the mat. ViSSer regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
ViSSer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Redshaw missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Redshaw missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Redshaw content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
ViSSer wants to sweep but no luck.
Redshaw looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redshaw showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
ViSSer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Redshaw drops back, looking for a kneebar! ViSSer looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. ViSSer looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from ViSSer!
A lull in the action here as ViSSer stalls from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
You can see the frustration on Redshaw's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Redshaw is looking for a sweep.
ViSSer scoring with punches and elbows.
ViSSer wants to control but Redshaw is keeping him busy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Redshaw gets back to half guard.
ViSSer wants to control but Redshaw is keeping him busy.
Redshaw makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Redshaw.
Redshaw has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
ViSSer trying to control the position from guard on top but Redshaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ViSSer postures up.
ViSSer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
ViSSer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
ViSSer wants to control from the top but Redshaw keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Yo Landi ViSSer.
Redshaw is looking to land body kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for ViSSer.
Redshaw throws a chopping leg kick but ViSSer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
ViSSer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Redshaw, right into the meat.
Redshaw is looking to score with low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redshaw tries to land a body kick
and ViSSer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Redshaw shoots in but no luck this time.
Redshaw checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
ViSSer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Redshaw misses with a low kick.
ViSSer throws a body punch but Redshaw moves out of range.
Redshaw lands a nice leg kick that just misses ViSSer's sensitive parts.
Redshaw dives in and grabs ViSSer's left leg, looking for a takedown. ViSSer pushes down on Redshaw's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dexter Redshaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown by Redshaw or perhaps it was just good defense by ViSSer which made him look bad.
ViSSer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Redshaw takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Redshaw 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.
Redshaw shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with ViSSer but ViSSer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
ViSSer has taken the fight to the clinch.
ViSSer prevents a takedown attempt there.
ViSSer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yo Landi ViSSer will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
ViSSer throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Redshaw shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as ViSSer sprawls well. ViSSer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Redshaw gets slowly back to his feet.
ViSSer misses with a body shot.
Redshaw fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt ViSSer.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Redshaw.
ViSSer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
ViSSer punishes Redshaw's body with a nice straight punch.
ViSSer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
ViSSer avoiding damage as Redshaw throws knees to the body.
Redshaw tries to land knees in the clinch but ViSSer avoids the damage to the body.
Redshaw looking to stall.
ViSSer tries to land a knee to the head but Redshaw blocks with his arms.
Redshaw goes for a takedown attempt but ViSSer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dexter Redshaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A good leg kick by Redshaw.
ViSSer stuns Redshaw with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redshaw swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The crowd cheers as ViSSer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Redshaw doesn't seem phased though.
ViSSer has closed the distance and engaged Redshaw in a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Redshaw lands an elbow just above ViSSer 's eye.
Redshaw wants a takedown but no success here.
Redshaw throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but ViSSer blocks it with crossed arms.
ViSSer pushes Redshaw back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by ViSSer.
ViSSer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Redshaw.
Redshaw has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. ViSSer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Redshaw tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and ViSSer avoids it.
ViSSer managing to block the knees to the body from Redshaw.
ViSSer blocks an elbow strike from Redshaw.
ViSSer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
ViSSer prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from ViSSer.
ViSSer avoiding damage.
A short left from ViSSer.
Redshaw looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ViSSer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from ViSSer.
ViSSer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
ViSSer managing to block the knees to the body from Redshaw.
A nice right hand lands inside from ViSSer.
Redshaw trying to control the position but instead, ViSSer has worked for underhooks and has pushed Redshaw into the cage.
Redshaw is trying to drag ViSSer to the mat but ViSSer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
ViSSer lands a good knee to the midsection. Redshaw won't want to take too many of those.
Redshaw has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. ViSSer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Redshaw stalls.
ViSSer slowing the pace effectively.
Redshaw wants a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ViSSer takes an elbow to the forehead.
Redshaw taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dexter Redshaw.
A thudding body kick lands there by ViSSer!
ViSSer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Redshaw's sensitive parts.
ViSSer punishes Redshaw's body with a nice straight punch.
ViSSer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
ViSSer throws out a powerful jab.
ViSSer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Redshaw has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from ViSSer.
ViSSer stuns Redshaw with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
ViSSer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Redshaw.
Redshaw misses with a leg kick
and ViSSer makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Redshaw throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
ViSSer lands a right hook to the body.
ViSSer has Redshaw up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ViSSer lands an uppercut.
Redshaw drops down looking for an ankle pick but ViSSer pulls his leg out and moves away.
Both fighters circling a little - ViSSer finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Redshaw darts in and clinches ViSSer up against the cage.
ViSSer scores with a nice hook to the head.
ViSSer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
ViSSer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Redshaw backwards.
Redshaw lands a knee to the body.
Redshaw being controlled against the cage.
Redshaw goes for a takedown attempt but ViSSer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
ViSSer digs a good body shot into Redshaw's ribs.
ViSSer gets a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yo Landi ViSSer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from ViSSer - that will leave a mark!
ViSSer stuns Redshaw with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
ViSSer lands an overhand right.
Redshaw misses with a leg kick
and ViSSer counters with a leg kick.
Nice body kick from ViSSer.
ViSSer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Redshaw, pushing him back against the cage.
ViSSer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from ViSSer as the two fighters clinch.
ViSSer stalling in the clinch but Redshaw improves position.
A bit of stalling here from Redshaw.
ViSSer managing to block the knees to the body from Redshaw.
Redshaw misses with a knee to the head.
Redshaw misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from ViSSer.
Redshaw tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
ViSSer lands a left hand.
ViSSer pushes Redshaw back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
ViSSer managing to block the knees to the body from Redshaw.
Redshaw just leaning against ViSSer, taking a breather.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Redshaw trying to land knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by ViSSer.
ViSSer pushes Redshaw back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from ViSSer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ViSSer wants to stall.
Redshaw letting ViSSer take a breather here.
Redshaw taking a breather.
ViSSer trying to control the position but instead, Redshaw has worked for underhooks and has pushed ViSSer into the cage.
Redshaw putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has ViSSer in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
ViSSer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Redshaw throws an elbow but it misses.
ViSSer managing to block the knees to the body from Redshaw.
ViSSer is working Redshaw over against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
ViSSer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
ViSSer throws an elbow but it misses.
ViSSer lands a nice elbow.
ViSSer throws a knee to the head but misses.
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.
ViSSer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
ViSSer stops a takedown attempt from Redshaw.
ViSSer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Redshaw is trying to maintain a safe position but ViSSer gets an underhook and turns Redshaw into the cage.
ViSSer blocks an elbow strike.
Redshaw drops to a knee looking for a takedown but ViSSer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
ViSSer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Redshaw looking to slow down the pace here.
The referee is keeping an eye on ViSSer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Redshaw managing to block the knees to the body from ViSSer.
Yo Landi ViSSer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
ViSSer looking to slow down the pace here.
Redshaw missing with knees to the body.
Redshaw tries to score a body lock takedown but ViSSer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dexter Redshaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Redshaw goes for a takedown in the clinch but ViSSer prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redshaw stalling in the clinch but ViSSer improves position.
Redshaw keeps control of ViSSer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
ViSSer prevents the takedown attempt.
Redshaw looking to slow down the pace here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Redshaw obliges.
ViSSer pushes Redshaw back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dexter Redshaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
ViSSer stops a takedown attempt from Redshaw.
ViSSer stalling the fight.
Redshaw stalling the fight.
Redshaw lands a nice knee to the body.
Redshaw drops down looking for an ankle pick but ViSSer pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dexter Redshaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
ViSSer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redshaw 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.
Redshaw walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Redshaw is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
ViSSer scoring well with a low kick there.
ViSSer checks a leg kick.
A low kick from Redshaw misses
and ViSSer counters with a stiff right hand.
ViSSer lands a slapping body shot.
ViSSer feints and then cracks Redshaw's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Redshaw down.
ViSSer lands with a good body shot.
Redshaw takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Redshaw scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
ViSSer connects with a solid leg kick.
Yo Landi ViSSer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Redshaw fails to land the takedown.
ViSSer moves into the clinch.
Redshaw drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Redshaw unloads a knee to the mid-section. ViSSer lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yo Landi ViSSer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got ViSSer winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yo Landi ViSSer!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rusty Trombone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vince Mimsy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trombone kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Back in Black by AC/DC. Mimsy has chosen Dropkick Murphys - Johnny, I Hardly Knew Ya as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rusty Trombone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vince Mimsy!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Winston Howard and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trombone throws a right and a left that Mimsy avoids nicely.
Trombone moves out of range of the strikes.
Trombone falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mimsy makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Trombone tries to clinch there but Mimsy circles away.
Trombone swings widly with a right hand
and Mimsy counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Trombone!
Trombone wants to control but Mimsy is having none of it.
Trombone is trying desperately to improve position.
Mimsy controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trombone keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mimsy tries to control but Trombone wriggling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trombone gets back to half guard.
Trombone is positioning himself well to prevent Mimsy advancing to mount.
Trombone wants to control but Mimsy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Trombone actively working from the bottom here.
Mimsy seems to be working for a kimura but Trombone defends the submission attempt.
Mimsy is looking for a kimura but Trombone is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mimsy to get the leverage.
Trombone is refusing to be controlled, as Mimsy sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Trombone gets back to full guard.
Trombone manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Trombone trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mimsy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Trombone in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trombone with a couple of short strikes.
Trombone with shots to the head and body - Mimsy looks very uncomfortable down there.
Trombone is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mimsy can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Trombone throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Mimsy because Trombone loaded up on that one.
Trombone raining down hammerfists from mount.
Mimsy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Trombone moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Mimsy has worked his arm free - good work by Mimsy!
Mimsy on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Mimsy prevents Trombone from improving position.
A control attempt from Mimsy but he's now mounted!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mimsy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Trombone looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Trombone has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Mimsy's face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trombone working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Trombone thowing shots but they're missing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mimsy is squirming around, avoiding Trombone's attempts to control the action.
Trombone scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rusty Trombone dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Trombone moves out of range as Mimsy strikes.
Trombone misses with a wild body shot.
Trombone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rusty Trombone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mimsy takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mimsy throws a jab when Trombone was well out of range.
Trombone moves out of range as Mimsy throws a body kick.
Trombone misses with a body shot.
Trombone moves to clinch but Mimsy breaks away
and Trombone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A low kick from Trombone is predictable there
and Mimsy counters by moving into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mimsy.
A head punch on the inside from Trombone fails to land.
Trombone pushes Mimsy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Trombone is leaning against Mimsy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mimsy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Trombone avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short uppercut from Mimsy.
Trombone breaks the clinch.
Trombone with a poor takedown
and Mimsy counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Trombone's guard now.
Mimsy tries to free his leg and advance position but Trombone is retaining full guard.
Trombone is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mimsy slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Trombone controlling the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Trombone is looking to sweep but instead, Mimsy has passed into half guard.
Mimsy working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Trombone's thigh. Trombone counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mimsy trying to control the position from guard on top but Trombone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mimsy won't allow Trombone to sweep him here.
Mimsy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Trombone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mimsy is one step ahead there.
Mimsy prevents Trombone from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trombone 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.
Rusty Trombone overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mimsy wants to pass the guard but Trombone is keeping the position.
Mimsy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Trombone not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Trombone wants to sweep but no luck.
Mimsy wants to control from the top but Trombone keeps moving.
Trombone manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mimsy is in a horrible position here. Trombone smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Trombone breaks from Mimsy's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Trombone can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mimsy is looking to escape.
Trombone raining down hammerfists from mount.
Trombone looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mimsy wants to hold on but Trombone pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vince Mimsy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Trombone scores with a nice right hand.
Trombone doesn't manage to clinch there - Mimsy circles away.
Trombone looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mimsy is fending him off so far but Trombone persists. Nope, Mimsy circles away and we're back to standing.
Trombone gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Trombone tries to clinch but Mimsy is having none of it.
Trombone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mimsy checks the leg kick.
Mimsy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Trombone.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mimsy misses with a low kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Trombone darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Trombone misses with a looping right.
Mimsy dodges the punch combination from Trombone.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trombone misses with a head kick.
That kick from Mimsy tenderised Trombone's leg. Trombone is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mimsy thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Trombone if he has to take too many more of those.
A left lands for Mimsy.
Trombone misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mimsy jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Trombone fails with a takedown attempt.
Trombone misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mimsy punishes Trombone's body with a nice straight punch.
Mimsy moves forwards but Trombone connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mimsy tries a head kick but it misses.
Mimsy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Trombone.
Mimsy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Trombone throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mimsy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trombone wants to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mimsy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mimsy seems to be working for a kimura but Trombone defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mimsy performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Trombone misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Mimsy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trombone keeps working.
Trombone keeping control of the position.
Mimsy works his way into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Trombone sneaks back into half guard.
Trombone actively working from the bottom here.
Mimsy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mimsy controlling the action here.
Trombone wants to sweep but Mimsy has passed to side control!
Mimsy tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vince Mimsy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mimsy has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vince Mimsy!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Boban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinnie Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boban comes to the cage accompanied by Ana Tijoux - 1977. Price has chosen The White Stripes - Seven Nation Army as his entrance music. Mirko Boban had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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185 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mirko Boban!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vinnie Price!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Bruno Hogan and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Price finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Price leaves Boban with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Boban thows a body shot but no joy.
Price throws a hook to the side of Boban's head but Boban sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Price lands a nice shot that snaps Boban's head back.
Price scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Boban moves in looking to clinch but Price pushes him off.
Price uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boban.
Boban shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Price throws a looping overhand right but Boban ducks down to avoid it.
Price looks to score with a jab to the body but Boban is just out of range.
Price getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Price ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Price throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price misses with a head kick.
Price takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Boban tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Price was well out of range. Poor timing from Boban.
Boban throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Price missing with a left hand there. Boban was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Price throws a nice outside leg kick.
Price keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Price throws a quick inside leg kick.
Price moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Boban takes one to the chin there.
Price scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Price trying to control the action but Boban is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Boban's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boban being controlled for a moment.
Boban gets back to half guard.
Boban trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boban is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Boban wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Price 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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Price misses with a right hand
and Boban counters with a leg kick.
Price lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boban circles away quickly and effectively.
Price throws a sloppy body shot
and Boban counters with a body kick.
Boban throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Price counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boban wants to clinch up but Price keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Price looks to score with a jab to the body but Boban is just out of range.
Boban misses with a hook. Price ducked under it nicely.
Price lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Boban needs to keep his hands up - Price had a free shot at his head there.
Price thows a left - swing and a miss!
A low kick from Boban is predictable there
and Price counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Price is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Boban had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Price takes a swing at Boban's ribcage but misses.
Boban uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Price.
Price misses with a two punch combination.
Nice uppercut lands for Price. That snapped Boban's head back.
Price throws a leg kick
and Boban counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boban lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Price at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinnie Price dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Price lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Boban misses with a lunging right hand
and Price counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Price lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Donk. Price catches Boban right on the button with a cross.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Price!
Boban throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Boban throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Boban uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Price.
Boban dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Price lands a glancing blow to the side of Boban's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Price. Boban does a little dance to reset his feet.
Price falls off balance throwing a combination
and Boban counters with a nice low kick that buckles Price's knee momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price throws a right and a left that Boban avoids nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Price. That snapped Boban's head back.
Boban throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Price was covering up waiting for the punch and Boban finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Price wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Boban preventing the sweep.
Boban thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Price looking for a sweep. Not yet Price, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price trying to control the position here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Boban postures up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Price wants to sweep but no luck.
Boban trying to control the position from guard on top but Price is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boban stands and throws Price's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Boban wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Price, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boban trying to control the position but Price is working away.
Boban controls the position.
Boban working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Boban throws an elbow but Price slips to the side and avoids it well.
Price is trying to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here as Boban stalls from top position.
Boban tries to score with some ground and pound. Price controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
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.
Sloppy strikes there by Boban.
Price struggling a bit here.
Boban working the ground and pound but Price is defending the strikes.
Price really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boban. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
You can see the frustration on Price's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
What's Price going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Price tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirko Boban dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Price fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Price stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Boban.
Boban moves into the clinch successfully.
Price throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Boban tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Price avoids it.
Boban tries to pull guard but Price holds him up against the cage and eventually Boban drops back down to his feet.
Price avoiding damage.
Boban has Price pressed against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Price as Boban tries to tie him up.
Price stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Boban.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Price manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Boban wants to control from the top but Price keeps moving.
Price working a defensive guard here.
Boban trying to control the position from guard on top but Price is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Price has his hands on Boban's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Vinnie Price.
Decent striking displayed by Boban there.
Price throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Boban counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Price is staying active underneath Boban, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boban works his foot free and advances to mount.
Boban controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boban is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Price has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Price!
Price trying to control the position from guard on top but Boban is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boban is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Price is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Price has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Boban is proving hard to escape from.
Price won't allow Boban to sweep him here.
Boban throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Vinnie Price wasn't active enough on the ground.
Boban shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Price as he avoids it easily.
Boban slips under a jab from Price.
Price throws a jab but it's blocked by Boban.
Price pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boban misses with an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mirko Boban showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Boban has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mirko Boban!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Motta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Caschera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Caschera has chosen Crimson King by Demons & Wizards limited edition as his entrance music. Roger Motta has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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259 lbs
19 - 6 - 1 |
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175 cm
29
255 lbs
13 - 17 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Good elbows
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Roger Motta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Max Caschera!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, John Mangel and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Motta comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Caschera takes one to the side of the head.
Caschera shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Motta is trying to escape the mount.
Caschera is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Motta is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Motta flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Caschera anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Motta and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Caschera slips an arm under Motta chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Caschera has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Caschera is squeezing on Motta like an anaconda would it's prey. Motta fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Max Caschera!
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FIGHT
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