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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Justin Hale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Pollock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henry Pollock is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Justin Hale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Henry Pollock!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Bruno Hogan and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hale jabs at Pollock's body.
Pollock looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Hale fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Justin Hale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pollock moves out of range of the body kick from Hale.
Hale lands a slapping body shot.
Hale misses the jab.
Pollock keeps the fight on the outside.
Pollock gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hale in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pollock keeping moving, preventing Hale from controlling successfully.
Hale with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hale drops back looking for a leg! Pollock is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pollock manages to kick Hale off! Hale jumps back into Pollock's guard.
Hale trying to control but Pollock is working from the bottom.
Hale pushes down on Pollock's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hale wants to stand up but Pollock has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Hale missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pollock is trying to control but can't.
Hale trying to control from half guard but Pollock is working away.
Pollock wants to get back to full guard.
Hale sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pollock defending well though.
Hale wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pollock keeps working.
Hale looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hale moves nicely into side control.
Hale is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pollock knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hale 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hale decides to stand back up.
Hale lands a two punch combo.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hale lands a two punch combo.
Hale is looking to clinch but Pollock is avoiding it.
Hale chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hale misses with a double jab.
Hale misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Hale does no damage.
Sloppy strikes from Hale. Those never looked like landing.
Hale thuds his right hand into Pollock's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pollock slips a jab and a cross from Hale.
Hale looks to land a combination. Pollock sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hale wants to clinch.
Hale with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hale throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hale cracks a nice hook into Pollock's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hale moves in looking to clinch but Pollock pushes him off.
Hale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pollock was well out of range. Poor timing from Hale.
Hale scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Hale dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hale looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hale fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hale misses with an uppercut. Pollock saw that one coming.
Hale throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pollock counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hale escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pollock gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hale looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pollock is one step ahead there.
Hale is adopting a defensive guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hale is on top in guard.
Pollock is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hale content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hale thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hale drops back looking for a leg! Pollock is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pollock manages to kick Hale off! Hale jumps back into Pollock's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hale thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hale missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hale drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hale jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hale wants to control from the top but Pollock keeps moving.
Hale passes Pollock's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hale throwing shots but Pollock is blocking nicely.
Hale thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pollock's head.
Hale with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hale is keen to just control but Pollock is a slippery customer.
Hale is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pollock doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hale.
Hale controlling the action here.
Hale is trying to work for a kimura but Pollock is defending well.
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.
Hale is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pollock doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hale.
Hale is trying to control. Pollock wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hale moves nicely into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Hale dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hale throws a one two combo.
Justin Hale is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hale throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Pollock counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hale throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hale bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pollock's guard.
Hale postures up in Pollock's guard and throws a big left but Pollock blocks it.
Pollock preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hale is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hale throwing strikes but missing.
Pollock takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hale drops back looking for a leg! Pollock is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pollock manages to kick Hale off! Hale jumps back into Pollock's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hale forces his way into half guard.
Hale is pressing down on Pollock's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pollock is holding on for now.
Hale is looking to take a break and control but Pollock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hale works his foot free and advances to mount.
Hale lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Pollock hang on?
Hale wants to control the pace but Pollock is squirming around nicely.
Hale has control of Pollock's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Pollock regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pollock blocking the ground and pound.
Hale trying to control but Pollock is having none of it.
Pollock really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Henry Pollock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hale controlling from mount.
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.
Hale is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Justin Hale is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hale lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Pollock hang on?
Hale is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Hale's corner calls for a 1-2. Hale obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pollock dodges the punch combination from Hale.
Pollock avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hale swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hale throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hale fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Hale showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hale 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:26
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Hale!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Doran Connell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Connell comes to the cage accompanied by Rob Kelly - Rockstar. St Pierre has chosen "Ca Fait Mal (Remix)" by La Fouine (feat. Sefyu & Soprano) as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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170 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong |
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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 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Doran Connell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, George St Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Eliza Hachem and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Connell rushes St Pierre and presses him up against the cage.
Connell controlling the action here for a moment.
Connell seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Connell connects with a nasty looking knee right to St Pierre's face.
It looks like George St Pierre has been cut.
St Pierre takes an elbow to the forehead.
Connell throws a knee to the head but misses.
Connell breaks from the clinch.
St Pierre keeps the fight on the outside.
St Pierre shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Connell moves into the clinch.
Connell slowing the pace effectively.
A frustrated look appears on St Pierre's face as he tries to break the clinch.
St Pierre breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Connell doesn't manage to clinch there - St Pierre circles away.
St Pierre gets tackled into the cage by Connell. Connell maintains the clinch.
Nice elbow from Connell.
Connell lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Connell lands a nice elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connell gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That has opened up George St Pierre's cut even more.
Connell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Connell moves into the clinch.
Connell keeps control of St Pierre as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
St Pierre is trying to drag Connell to the mat but Connell just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
St Pierre tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Doran Connell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George St Pierre.
Connell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
St Pierre avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Connell wants to clinch but St Pierre slips to the side
and St Pierre counters with a nice double leg into side control. Connell won't be happy with that.
Connell regains half guard, as St Pierre was trying to land strikes.
Connell works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connell keeping full guard, as St Pierre tries to pass.
Connell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
St Pierre working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Connell looking for a sweep. Not yet Connell, not yet.
Connell is pulling down on St Pierre's head. It's preventing any offense from St Pierre, at least for the moment.
St Pierre must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
St Pierre looking to improve position, pressing down on Connell's thigh with his hand. Connell seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is St Pierre paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! St Pierre's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Connell picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Doran Connell!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manoel Candelabro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Art Browley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Candelabro comes to the cage accompanied by Perfect. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Art Browley enters the cage!
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211 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Manoel Candelabro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Art Browley!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Donatello Bradman and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Browley on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Browley gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Browley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Browley on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Browley rushes Candelabro and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Browley lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Browley.
Browley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Candelabro backwards.
Browley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Candelabros head.
Browley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Candelabro backwards.
Browley gets underhooks to prevent Candelabro's takedown attempt.
Candelabro jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Browley walks away with a smile on his face. Candelabro gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Candelabro misses the shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Browley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Candelabro misses with a takedown attempt
and Browley moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manoel Candelabro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Browley lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Browley digs a right hand underneath Candelabro's ribcage. Candelabro let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Browley presses Candelabro against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Browley scores with a shoulder strike.
Browley is leaning against Candelabro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Candelabro is breathing heavily.
Candelabro is trying to drag Browley to the mat but Browley just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Browley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Browley rushes Candelabro and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Candelabro wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short uppercut from Browley.
Browley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Browley gets a clinch.
Browley digs a right hand underneath Candelabro's ribcage. Candelabro let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Browley.
Browley pushes Candelabro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Browley scores with a nice hook to the head.
Candelabro is rocked!
Browley is leaning against Candelabro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Browley works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Browley.
Oh Candelabro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Still in the clinch, Browley scores with a nice short uppercut.
Candelabro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A left hand lands to the body for Browley.
Browley lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Browley presses Candelabro against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Browley scores with a shoulder strike.
Browley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Browley cracks Candelabro with a nice body shot.
Browley lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Browley presses Candelabro against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A shot in the inside from Browley.
A short left from Browley.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Browley creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Candelabro's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Candelabro drops to his knees and Browley pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Art Browley!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ralle Pihl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Domingo Chavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pihl kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Run to the hills. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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140 lbs
6 - 7 - 0 |
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145 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ralle Pihl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Domingo Chavez!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Donatello Bradman and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chavez misses with a takedown attempt
and Pihl counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Chavez!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pihl goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Chavez is on top in guard.
Chavez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chavez stands up from Pihl's guard - Chavez perhaps looking for a knockout.
Chavez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pihl counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chavez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pihl would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Pihl wants to control from the top but Chavez keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Chavez with the ground and pound from mount.
Chavez dominating with strikes here.
Pihl is trying to escape the mount.
Pihl knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chavez on the ground.
Chavez quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Chavez but it's paid off an Pihl is forced to tap! Nice work by Chavez.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Domingo Chavez!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paul Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vince Angus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Paul Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vince Angus!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Hugh Johnson and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Angus has managed to clinch.
Jones misses with a knee strike.
Angus blocks an elbow strike from Jones.
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Jones tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Angus holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Angus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jones with a knee to the head.
It looks like Vince Angus has been cut.
Jones tries a knee to the head but Angus blocks it.
Jones tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Jones tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Angus counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Angus not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Angus content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Jones has locked up a guillotine! Jones's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Angus is holding on here and Jones must be using up a lot of energy. Angus has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Jones gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Paul Jones!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nick Skerlik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith has chosen Bad Meets Evil Feats Mike Epps - I'm On Everything as his entrance music. Chuck Smith is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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135 lbs
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nick Skerlik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chuck Smith!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Skip Squint and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Skerlik is rocked!
It looks like Nick Skerlik has been cut.
Skerlik misses with a takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chuck Smith!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wesley Loose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Great (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nate Great has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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181 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wesley Loose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nate Great!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Summer Carpenter and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loose throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Great counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Great manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Loose on his heels. He'll look to pass Loose's guard now, I'm sure.
Loose has his foot on Great's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Great works his way back into a safe position though.
Loose avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Great drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Loose manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Great has Loose in his guard.
Great has a closed guard, preventing Loose from standing up.
Great is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Loose is aware though and is defending well.
Loose looking to pass the guard.
Loose drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Great dives on top into guard.
Great thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Great trying to control the position from guard on top but Loose is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Great drops back looking for a leg! Loose is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Loose manages to kick Great off! Great jumps back into Loose's guard.
Loose is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Great postures up in Loose's guard and throws a big left but Loose blocks it.
Great trying to control but Loose is working from the bottom.
Great drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Great jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Great looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Loose is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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.
Loose has his foot on Great's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Great works his way back into a safe position though.
Loose looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Great passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Loose is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Loose is breathing heavily.
Loose avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Great.
Great is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Loose is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Great wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Loose, who protects the arm well.
Loose tries to bench press Great off him but Great keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Great goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Loose has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Great but great work by Loose.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Great regains half guard.
Great is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Loose's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Loose's back!
Great looking to break Loose's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Loose remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Great will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Loose tries to roll but Great sticks to his back.
Great working for the choke.
Great is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Loose is defending well though. Great let's go of the attempt for now.
Great missing with punches from the back.
Loose has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Great.
Loose breaks Great's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loose trying to control the position from guard on top but Great is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Great working for a triangle but Loose defends it easily.
Great is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Loose is aware though and is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Loose thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Loose wants to control from the top but Great keeps moving.
Loose drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Great dives on top into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Loose has his foot on Great's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Great works his way back into a safe position though.
Great trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Great dominated that round.
That's time! Loose's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sloppy strikes from Loose. Those never looked like landing.
Loose swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Great counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Loose misses with a double jab
and Great counters with a nice uppercut.
Great keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Great dodges the punch combination from Loose.
Loose swings away with a body shot that misses
and Great counters with a nice body shot.
Loose misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Loose misses.
Loose tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Great counters with a nice body shot.
Loose misses the shot to the body.
Loose closes the distance but Great moves to the side
and Great counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Loose misses.
Loose waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Great.
Loose throws a lazy uppercut
and Great counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Loose throws a body punch but Great moves out of range.
Loose falls off balance throwing a combination
and Great counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Great.
Great has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Loose uses from the top position.
Loose has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Great to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Loose is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Great pulls down on the head and he's put Loose to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nate Great!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bernie Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Bader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Bernie Hart has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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300 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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285 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bernie Hart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thomas Bader!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Summer Carpenter and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bader fails with the takedown
letting Hart counter with a right hand.
Bader has his takedown stuffed
and Hart counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice body punch from Hart.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hart!
Hart lands a nice shot that snaps Bader's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bader doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Hart counter with a right hand.
Bernie Hart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Bader.
Hart lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bader takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hart moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Thomas Bader has been cut.
Bader has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hart finds it's way round the side to connect with Bader's head.
Bader looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Hart lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bader doesn't seem phased though.
Bernie Hart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hart lands with a right hand.
Hart cracks a nice hook into Bader's ribs.
Hart Rushes Bader and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Bader is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Hart Piles on the pressure and Bader crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bernie Hart!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Isamu Natsuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Thompson's choice of entrance music: All In The Family. Tony Thompson has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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220 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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220 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Isamu Natsuki!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tony Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Winston Howard and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Natsuki misses
and Thompson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thompson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A low kick from Natsuki is predictable there
and Thompson counters with a head kick.
Natsuki misses with a leg kick
and Thompson counters by clinching up.
Thompson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Thompson stops a takedown attempt from Natsuki.
Natsuki is trying to drag Thompson to the mat but Thompson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Natsuki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isamu Natsuki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Natsuki lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Natsuki tries for a takedown. No joy.
Thompson trying to land knees to the body.
Thompson stops a takedown attempt from Natsuki.
Natsuki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Natsuki is trying to drag Thompson to the mat but Thompson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Thompson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch but Natsuki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thompson looks to clinch
and Natsuki counters with an outside leg kick.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses.
A shot to the body from Natsuki misses
and Thompson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Natsuki shoots and misses
and Thompson counters with a nice body kick.
Natsuki is breathing heavily.
Thompson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick misses from Thompson.
Thompson tries to clinch up but Natsuki circles away and keeps his distance.
Thompson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Natsuki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson thows a body kick. Natsuki tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Thompson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Isamu Natsuki has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Natsuki misses with a double jab.
Thompson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Natsuki goes for a takedown attempt but Thompson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Natsuki swats away the attempt to clinch by Thompson.
Thompson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Natsuki misses with a double jab
and Thompson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Natsuki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Natsuki swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thompson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Thompson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Isamu Natsuki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Natsuki shoots and misses
and Thompson counters with a head kick.
Thompson darts in trying to clinch
and Natsuki counters with a takedown into side control.
Natsuki scores with punches from side control.
Thompson is trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Natsuki wants to take a breather but Thompson manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Natsuki.
Natsuki wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving.
Natsuki tries to free his leg and advance position but Thompson is retaining full guard.
Natsuki stops Thompson from standing up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Natsuki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Natsuki trying to control the position from guard on top but Thompson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Thompson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Isamu Natsuki's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Natsuki looks to land a left hand but Thompson moved out of range nicely.
Thompson moves to clinch but Natsuki breaks away
and Natsuki counters with a single leg into guard. Thompson didn't expect that.
Natsuki is pushing down on Thompson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Thompson is fighting to maintain full guard but Natsuki has managed to sneak the leg through.
Natsuki trying to pass the guard but Thompson defending well.
Natsuki lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Thompson is trying to stand back up but Natsuki is controlling him
That's one minute gone in the round.
Natsuki is pressing down on Thompson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Thompson is holding on for now.
Natsuki is working hard here to advance position.
Natsuki is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Thompson wants to get back to his feet.
Natsuki thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thompson's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Natsuki is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thompson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Natsuki throwing strikes here but Thompson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Natsuki throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Thompson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Natsuki.
Natsuki is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Thompson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Natsuki in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Natsuki is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Thompson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Thompson!
Thompson wanted to stand there but Natsuki had control of the position.
Thompson wants to stand and escape but instead Natsuki has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Natsuki passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Thompson parries the strikes from Natsuki easily there. Natsuki is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Thompson to escape.
Natsuki has hold of Thompson's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Thompson seems comfortable defending it but Natsuki has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Thompson is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Thompson is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Natsuki couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Isamu Natsuki!
Isamu Natsuki retains his light heavyweight title!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bitis Gabonica (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnnie Rico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gabonica's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Indestructible. Johnnie Rico has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bitis Gabonica's chin.
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
7 - 1 - 1 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bitis Gabonica!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Johnnie Rico!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Winston Howard and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gabonica ducks under a wild hook from Rico.
A punch combination from Rico misses.
Gabonica misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rico counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rico misses with an uppercut.
Gabonica misses the jab.
Rico connects with a right hand. Gabonica shakes it off.
Rico fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gabonica manages to avoid it.
Gabonica shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rico is trying to defend but Gabonica finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Rico is thowing punches from the bottom. Gabonica grabs hold of a loose arm and pivots for an armbar! It's tight and Rico has to tap! Superb work there from Gabonica!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bitis Gabonica!
Bitis Gabonica retains his super heavyweight title!
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