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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Robin Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ace Lyons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Robin Banks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ace Lyons!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Steve Erwin and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lyons attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lyons is looking to slow Banks down with leg kicks.
Banks misses with an uppercut
and Lyons counters with a good low kick that Banks was not able to check.
Lyons tries to close the distance and clinch but Banks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyons scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Banks lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Ace Lyons has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lyons swings for the body but Banks moves out of range.
Banks shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lyons sprawls well. Lyons wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Banks gets slowly back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lyons looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lyons stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lyons wants it to stay on the feet.
Banks takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lyons fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Banks is out of range.
Banks shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lyons eats them both and turns towards Banks to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Banks throws a looping overhand right but Lyons ducks down to avoid it.
Banks avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lyons fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Banks.
Lyons tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Banks throws a combination. Lyons tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lyons slips under a jab from Banks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Banks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ace Lyons's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lyons lands with a hook. Banks tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Banks 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.
Lyons feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Banks's calf.
Lyons fails in his attempt to clinch.
Banks thuds a left hand into Lyons's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lyons throws a wild body kick that Banks sees coming a mile off.
Banks misses with a combination
and Lyons counters with a nice uppercut.
Banks misses with a combination
and Lyons counters with a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
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.
Banks shoots in for a double leg but Lyons sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Banks gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lyons counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lyons counters with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robin Banks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banks looks for a takedown but Lyons sprawls well.
Lyons lands a lovely overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lyons scores with a head kick. Banks tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Lyons connects with an inside leg kick.
Lyons wants to clinch but Banks slips to the side
so Banks counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Banks stops Lyons from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Robin Banks will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ace Lyons's cut.
That's time! Banks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Lyons leaves Banks with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Banks misses with a body punch
and Lyons makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lyons lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lyons lands a head kick!
Banks throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lyons's waist but Lyons gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Banks off to one side.
Lyons goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lyons turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lyons tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Banks counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Robin Banks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks misses with a double jab.
Banks avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Banks looks to land a left hand but Lyons moved out of range nicely.
Banks throws a right and a left that Lyons avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lyons connects with a right hand. Banks shakes it off.
Lyons changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lyons leaves Banks with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robin Banks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Banks stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lyons.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ace Lyons comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Banks 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robin Banks!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Spider Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slavalengus Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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197 lbs
6 - 7 - 0 |
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197 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Spider Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Slavalengus Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Skip Squint and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer lands an overhand right.
Machida takes a jab right on the kisser.
Machida misses with a lunging right hand
and Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Machida throws a lazy right hand but Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Machida throws a left and a right that both miss
and Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer counters with a left to the body.
Machida misses with a low kick.
Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer missing with a left hand there. Machida was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Machida swings widly with a right hand
and Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer counters with a nice double leg into side control. Machida won't be happy with that.
Machida is trying to escape the position but Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer is controlling the position.
Machida stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sloppy strikes there by Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer in side control, throwing shots but Machida defends.
Machida is not content to let Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer control the position.
Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The strikes coming from Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Machida to see if he's OK.
Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer in side control lands a decent elbow.
Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer working away.
Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer scores with punches from side control.
Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer working the body and head with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer throws a strike aimed at the side of Machida's head but Machida avoids it well.
Machida is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer controls the position from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida prevents Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer from moving into mount.
Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer has control of an arm but Machida manages to advance to Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer's back!
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.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Machida's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Machida has the hooks in. Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Machida gets his hands free as Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer looks to control.
Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer wants to hold on but Machida pushes him away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Machida missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slavalengus Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer thows a body shot but no joy.
Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer scores with a sloppy right hand. Machida should have avoided that one.
Machida throws a hook but Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer avoids it easily.
Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer lands a lovely overhand right.
Machida wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Machida.
Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer throws a lazy right hand but Machida sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Machida looks to score with a jab to the body but Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer is just out of range.
Machida misses with a lunging right hand
and Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer counters with a straight right hand.
Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Machida sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer digs a good body shot into Machida's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida misses with a combination
and Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer counters with a left to the body.
Nice shot lands for Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer.
Machida waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer.
Machida throws a nice looking combination but Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Machida throws a poor cross that misses
and Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Machida pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer lands with a cross.
Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Machida. Machida circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer scores a takedown into full mount!
Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Machida's face.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer working the ground and pound effectively.
Machida is looking to get to half guard.
Machida tries to hold on but Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer postures up.
Machida is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer dominating with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer is landing with some decent strikes but Machida is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
It looks like Spider Machida has been cut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer with a couple of short strikes.
Machida is rocked!
Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer lands a nice shot to the head.
Oh Machida is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer controlling from mount.
Machida seems to have got his legs back now.
Machida is trying desperately to improve position.
Machida is in a horrible position here. Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer! Machida is hurt baaadly! Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer is firing away with more strikes - Machida is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Slavalengus Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rick Piper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Pulver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rick Piper has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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155 lbs
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156 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rick Piper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tommy Pulver!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Eliza Hachem and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Piper misses with a takedown
and Pulver counters with a left and a right that stings Piper.
Piper with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pulver counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Piper tries for a takedown but Pulver manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Piper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Piper tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Piper is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pulver pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Piper gets control of Pulver's arms and successfully pulls guard. Piper will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Pulver must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pulver looking to pass the guard.
Piper throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pulver looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pulver has gone for a leg lock! Piper slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pulver's guard.
Pulver wants to get back to his feet but Piper is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piper is in close to Pulver's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Pulver wriggles free and stands up.
Piper throws an overhand right that lands on Pulver's shoulder, as Pulver tries to avoid the shot.
Piper shoots and misses
and Pulver counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pulver swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A combination from Pulver does no damage.
Pulver misses with a two punch combination.
No joy there for Pulver, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Piper with a poor takedown
and Pulver counters with a one-two to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pulver scores with a jab to the body.
Pulver has Piper up against the cage in a clinch.
Piper tries for a takedown but Pulver manages to get underhooks.
Pulver has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pulver gets underhooks to prevent Piper's takedown attempt.
Pulver wants to break free but Piper has control.
Piper tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pulver smiles and moves away.
Piper misses with a takedown attempt
and Pulver connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tommy Pulver is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Piper fails with the takedown
and Pulver counters with a two punch combo.
Piper is breathing heavily.
Piper doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pulver counters with a nice uppercut.
Tommy Pulver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pulver throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Piper.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pulver will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pulver.
Some wild striking there from Pulver.
Piper fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Pulver to the ground. Piper is now in Pulver's guard.
Pulver trying to keep a closed guard but Piper is proving a slippery customer.
Piper sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pulver's guard.
Piper will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Piper is trying for a kimura here. Pulver looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Piper wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rick Piper!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nate Knuckles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knuckles's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, When I'm Gone. Silva has chosen BLUNT- The Iron Maiden as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nate Knuckles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matt Silva!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Steve Erwin and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva falls off balance throwing a combination
and Knuckles counters with a stiff right hand.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knuckles moves away.
Silva misses the shot to the body.
Silva tries to clinch
enabling Knuckles to counter with a crisp jab.
Jab from Silva.
Silva doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Knuckles counters with a stiff right hand.
Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Knuckles swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Knuckles takes one to the side of the head.
Knuckles falls off balance throwing a combination
and Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Silva lands a jab to Knuckles's midsection.
Silva jabs at Knuckles's body.
Decent striking displayed by Silva there.
Silva misses with an uppercut. Knuckles saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva misses with a body shot.
Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knuckles was well out of range. Poor timing from Silva.
Nice straight punches there by Silva. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Silva.
Knuckles misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Silva swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Knuckles counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Silva throws a sloppy body shot
letting Knuckles counter with a right hand.
It looks like Matt Silva has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knuckles takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Knuckles is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva swings for the body but Knuckles moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silva. Knuckles does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knuckles throws a right hand that misses
and Silva counters with a stiff right hand.
Knuckles on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Knuckles throws a right hand that misses
and Silva counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Silva fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Knuckles on the side of the head.
Matt Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knuckles throws a left and a right that both miss
and Silva counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Knuckles!
Silva is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Silva lands a big elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva looking to control but Knuckles is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Knuckles slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Silva tries to pass the half guard into mount. Knuckles knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Matt Silva will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Matt Silva's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A slow jab from Silva misses its intended target.
Knuckles takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Knuckles swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
Silva throws an off balance right hand
and Knuckles counters with a straight right hand.
Silva jabs at Knuckles's body.
Silva misses with a lunging right hand
and Knuckles counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big right from Knuckles misses.
Knuckles swings widly with a right hand
and Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knuckles swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Silva counters with a right hand to the body.
A slow jab from Knuckles misses its intended target.
Silva takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Knuckles throws a right hand that misses
letting Silva counter with a right hand.
Silva misses with a wild body shot.
Knuckles misses with a right hand
and Silva counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheers as Silva lands an impressive looking overhand right. Knuckles doesn't seem phased though.
Knuckles swings widly with a right hand
and Silva makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silva throws a shot from downtown. Knuckles moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Silva misses.
Knuckles takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nate Knuckles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knuckles moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nate Knuckles is winning the standup battle so far.
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown. Knuckles tries to sprawl out of it but Silva keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Knuckles manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Silva changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Knuckles looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles regains half guard there - taking advantage of Silva's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Knuckles is looking to improve his position.
Silva not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Silva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Knuckles's head.
Silva not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Silva looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Silva uses his free foot to push down on Knuckles's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Knuckles.
Knuckles taking shots to the head.
Knuckles blocking the ground and pound.
Silva looking to ground and pound but Knuckles is blocking nicely.
Silva raining down shots from the mount!
Silva scoring with strikes but Knuckles is staying in there.
Silva throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Knuckles because Silva loaded up on that one.
Knuckles tries to hold on but Silva postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Matt Silva's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Knuckles connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Knuckles slips under a jab.
Knuckles misses with a two punch combination.
Knuckles takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Knuckles walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Knuckles is just out of range.
Some wild striking there from Knuckles.
Knuckles is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Silva with that takedown attempt.
Silva thows a left - swing and a miss!
Knuckles loads up on a big right hand but Silva slips the punch.
Silva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Knuckles manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Knuckles walks into a stiff left hand from Silva.
Knuckles throws the left hand but Silva avoids the punch easily.
Nate Knuckles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Knuckles moves forwards but Silva connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Silva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Knuckles throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Silva counters with a nice body shot.
Knuckles takes one to the side of the head.
Silva is looking to clinch.
Silva falls off balance throwing a combination
and Knuckles counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Silva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles with a hook.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Silva misses with a hook.
Silva lands a jab to Knuckles's midsection.
A big left from Silva misses.
Silva tries to clinch but Knuckles moves out of range.
Knuckles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silva manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva looks to land a left hand but Knuckles moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Silva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knuckles throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Silva counters with a shoot takedown. Knuckles fights it but they end up in guard.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Knuckles has his feet on Silva's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Knuckles shows good takedown defense.
Matt Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nate Knuckles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Silva.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Silva.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nate Knuckles.
I think Silva 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Silva!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maniacal Styles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Fighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Styles's entrance music is Another One Bites The Dust. A fine choice. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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26
272 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Maniacal Styles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, The Fighter!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Steve Erwin and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from Styles tenderised Fighter's leg. Fighter is trying to keep his angry face on.
Styles throws a head kick that Fighter semi-blocks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Styles. That's going to slow Fighter down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Styles scoring well with a low kick there.
Fighter looks gassed!
Styles tries a head kick but it misses.
Styles cracks the inside of Fighter's front leg.
Styles lands a big head kick that sends Fighter tumbling to the mat! Styles takes a step backwards and waves Fighter back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fighter is rocked!
It looks like The Fighter has been cut.
Styles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fighter is still on wobbly legs! Can Styles finish him?
Styles misses with a head kick.
Fighter seems to have recovered his senses.
Styles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Styles finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fighter dives in and scores a takedown into Styles's guard.
Styles wants to stand and escape but Fighter is having none of it.
Fighter trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter prevents Styles from getting back to his feet.
Fighter throws a big right hand that misses.
Fighter is looking to work some ground and pound but Styles has wrist control.
Styles will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fighter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Styles tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Styles preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fighter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter thows a big elbow that misses.
Fighter throws and elbow that misses. Styles uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fighter's guard. Nice move by Styles!
Styles wants to pass the guard but Fighter is keeping the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Maniacal Styles.
Styles throws a sloppy head kick and Fighter moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fighter looks for a takedown but Styles sprawls well.
Styles throws a head kick but Fighter moves out of range.
Fighter shoots in but Styles avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Styles throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fighter throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Styles's waist but Styles gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fighter off to one side.
Maniacal Styles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Fighter.
Styles cracks the inside of Fighter's front leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maniacal Styles dominated that round.
The cut man is working on The Fighter's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nice sprawl there from Styles as Fighter shoots in.
Fighter shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Styles pinned against the cage. Styles gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That kick from Styles tenderised Fighter's leg. Fighter is trying to keep his angry face on.
A nice inside leg kick there by Styles. That's going to slow Fighter down.
Styles lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fighter is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Styles misses with a head kick.
Styles lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Styles lands a big head kick that sends Fighter tumbling to the mat! Styles takes a step backwards and waves Fighter back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick lands there from Styles.
Fighter gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Maniacal Styles!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ooga Booga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Helio Jardim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Booga comes to the cage accompanied by The Invention of Music. Ooga Booga has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
15 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Ooga Booga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Helio Jardim!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, John Mangel and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Booga rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jardim moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Booga misses with a body shot
and Jardim counters by clinching up.
Jardim gets through Booga's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jardim wants to stall.
Booga misses with a knee to the head.
Booga lands a nice uppercut.
Jardim blocks a body shot from Booga.
Booga with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jardim digs a right hand underneath Booga's ribcage. Booga let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jardim lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jardim stalling in the clinch.
Jardim lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jardim pushes Booga back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Booga is breathing heavily.
Jardim is struggling to control the position.
A hook to the body from Jardim.
Jardim pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jardim lands a nice shot to the body.
Jardim slows down the pace here.
Jardim works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Come on Jardim - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Helio Jardim.
Jardim clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jardim stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jardim lands a right hand.
Jardim lands a nice shot to the body.
Jardim has Booga pushed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Booga.
Jardim displaying some good clinch control by pressing Booga up against the cage.
Booga stalling in the clinch but Jardim improves position.
A short body shot lands from Jardim as the two fighters clinch.
Jardim will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Booga up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jardim.
Jardim lands with a right to the head.
Jardim taking a breather.
Jardim lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jardim lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jardim stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from Jardim.
Jardim leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jardim lands with a right to the head.
Booga misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jardim is struggling to control the position.
Jardim cracks Booga with a nice body shot.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jardim gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Booga.
Jardim is struggling to control the position.
A right hook to the body lands for Jardim.
Booga goes for a takedown attempt but Jardim pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jardim moves into range and clinches up with Booga.
Jardim lands a right hand that snaps the head of Booga backwards.
Booga can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ooga Booga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Booga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jardim prevents the takedown attempt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jardim.
Jardim softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jardim lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Booga backwards.
Jardim is pushing Booga up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Booga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jardim slows down the pace here.
Jardim lands a hook that snaps the head of Booga backwards.
Jardim throws a punch but it's blocked by Booga.
Jardim lands with a right to the head.
Jardim blocks a body shot from Booga.
Jardim blocking some punches.
Jardim stalls.
A short right from Jardim on the inside.
Jardim is pressed up against the cage. Booga has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jardim down to the mat. Jardim avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jardim rushes Booga and presses him up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Jardim.
Booga working aggressively here.
Jardim blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jardim.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Booga letting Jardim take a breather here.
Booga jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jardim walks away with a smile on his face. Booga gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Booga has managed to clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Jardim.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Booga misses with a body punch.
Jardim lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jardim.
A right hand to the body from Jardim.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jardim.
The referee calls for Jardim to work.
Jardim lands a nice uppercut.
Jardim lands a body shot.
A short body shot lands from Jardim as the two fighters clinch.
Jardim gets through Booga's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jardim avoiding damage.
Nice body punch from Jardim.
Jardim's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jardim lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A hook to the body from Jardim.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jardim.
Booga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jardim digs a right hand underneath Booga's ribcage. Booga let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Helio Jardim dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Booga throws a sloppy body shot
and Jardim holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Booga working aggressively here.
Jardim has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Booga misses with some punches.
Helio Jardim seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jardim lands a hook to the side of the head.
Booga goes for a takedown attempt but Jardim pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jardim gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jardim blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jardim pressing his opponent against the cage.
Booga is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Booga tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Booga misses with a body punch.
Booga throws a head punch that misses.
Booga working aggressively here.
Booga has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Booga misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jardim taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jardim stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jardim blocks an uppercut.
Jardim softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jardim pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Booga tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jardim smiles and moves away.
Nice shot by Booga.
Booga throws a poor cross that misses
and Jardim counters by clinching up.
Jardim gets through Booga's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jardim tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Booga's elbow.
Jardim working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Jardim scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jardim avoiding damage.
Booga is working Jardim over against the cage.
A short right from Jardim on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Booga misses with some punches.
Jardim lands with a left to the head.
Booga misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Jardim fails to land.
Booga decides to pull guard.
Booga looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Booga wants to hit a switch here but Jardim passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Booga there!
Jardim controlling the position easily from mount.
Booga manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Booga looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Booga tries to roll over but Jardim keeps him under control.
Jardim tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Booga looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jardim wants to take a breather but Booga is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jardim prevents Booga from improving his position.
Jardim really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Booga. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Booga moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Booga working for a triangle but Jardim defends it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jardim gets to his feet - Booga follows without any prompting.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Helio Jardim showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Booga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Jardim drives through and clinches with Booga against the cage.
Jardim digs a right hand into Booga's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Booga's gas tank.
Jardim has Booga pressed against the cage, preventing Booga from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A bit of stalling here from Jardim.
Jardim lands a left hand.
Booga has had enough of the clinch but Jardim keeps him there for the moment.
Booga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Booga connects with a body shot.
Booga has his takedown stuffed
and Jardim counters by moving into the clinch.
Jardim lands a right hand that snaps the head of Booga backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Booga working aggressively here.
Jardim works on Booga's body with a couple of short punches.
Jardim is leaning against Booga and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jardim scores with a shoulder strike.
Jardim lands a body shot.
A short right from Jardim.
Jardim lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Booga or not.
Jardim lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jardim content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Jardim - that landed with a thud.
Jardim lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Jardim.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jardim scores with a hook to the body.
Jardim slowing the pace effectively.
Jardim gets through Booga's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jardim lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Booga's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Booga trying to control the position but instead, Jardim has worked for underhooks and has pushed Booga into the cage.
Jardim stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jardim.
Booga being controlled against the cage.
Jardim is working Booga over against the cage.
Jardim lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Booga lands a hook that snaps the head of Jardim backwards.
Booga has a couple of punches blocked by Jardim.
Booga wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jardim has him pressed against the cage.
Booga wants a takedown but no success here.
Jardim leaning his opponent against the cage.
Helio Jardim is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jardim receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Jardim makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jardim blocks an uppercut.
Booga throws a head punch that misses.
Booga throws a head punch that misses.
Jardim blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Booga misses with a knee strike.
Jardim is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jardim blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Booga tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jardim just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ooga Booga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jardim cracks Booga with a nice body shot.
Jardim pushes Booga back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Booga wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jardim has him pressed against the cage.
A hook to the body from Booga.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Booga goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Booga trying to stall but Jardim improves his position.
Still in the clinch, Booga scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Booga.
Booga fails to pull guard.
A body shot lands from Jardim.
Booga is looking to break free of the clinch but Jardim has double underhooks.
Booga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jardim digs a right hand underneath Booga's ribcage. Booga let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Booga wants to stall.
Booga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Booga.
Booga misses with a short punch on the inside.
Booga trying to stall but Jardim improves his position.
Booga digs a right hand into Jardim's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jardim's gas tank.
Booga throws a punch but it's blocked by Jardim.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Booga wants to break free but Jardim has control.
Booga makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jardim prevents a body shot from Booga.
Booga misses with a punch on the inside.
Booga scores with a hook to the body.
Booga jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jardim walks away with a smile on his face. Booga gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ooga Booga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jardim gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Booga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Booga.
Booga throws a punch but it's blocked by Jardim.
Booga is trying to break free.
Booga misses with a punch on the inside.
Ooga Booga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Booga tries to throw a body punch but Jardim avoids it by throwing Booga back against the cage.
Booga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Booga lands an uppercut.
Booga misses with a knee strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Helio Jardim comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jardim 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 26:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Helio Jardim!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Xander Arapeta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shizuka Uesugi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arapeta kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Sound by Switchfoot. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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200 lbs
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198 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Xander Arapeta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shizuka Uesugi!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Eliza Hachem and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Arapeta. Uesugi shrugs it off though.
Arapeta throws a leg kick which misses Uesugi's front leg but catches the back leg as Uesugi tries to avoid it.
Arapeta lands with a thumping leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Uesugi checks a leg kick.
Arapeta takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Arapeta misses with a right hand
enabling Uesugi to counter with a crisp jab.
A slow jab from Uesugi misses its intended target.
Arapeta throws a front kick that sends Uesugi stumbling back into the cage.
Arapeta looks to land a right hand but Uesugi moved out of range.
Jab by Arapeta.
Arapeta cracks Uesugi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Arapeta throws the left hand but Uesugi avoids the punch easily.
Arapeta misses with a wild combination.
Uesugi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Arapeta can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arapeta fakes the leg kick and cracks Uesugi in the body.
Uesugi throws a right hand that misses
and Arapeta counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Arapeta gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Uesugi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A low kick from Arapeta misses
and Uesugi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Arapeta throws a sloppy head kick
and Uesugi counters with a nice uppercut.
Uesugi moves out of range as Arapeta throws a body kick.
Uesugi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Arapeta counters with a nice leg kick.
Arapeta thows a leg kick but Uesugi checks it
and Uesugi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Arapeta thinking.
Arapeta shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Arapeta.
A bone on bone clash there as Uesugi blocks the leg kick.
Arapeta throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Arapeta tries to clinch
and Uesugi counters with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uesugi moves out of range of the body kick from Arapeta.
Arapeta throws a head kick but Uesugi moves out of range.
Arapeta tries a head kick but it misses.
Arapeta wants to clinch up but Uesugi keeps it at a distance.
Arapeta connects with the punch.
Uesugi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arapeta throws a poor cross that misses
and Uesugi counters with a nice body shot.
Xander Arapeta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arapeta's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Arapeta duly obliges.
Arapeta thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Uesugi if he has to take too many more of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arapeta tries to score with a low kick but Uesugi moves his leg out of the way.
Uesugi checks a leg kick.
Uesugi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uesugi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Arapeta staying out of range there.
Arapeta showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Uesugi.
Xander Arapeta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arapeta throws a lazy head kick
and Uesugi counters with a right hand to the body.
Uesugi slips a jab from Arapeta.
Uesugi scores with a punch to the head.
Nice defenses there by Arapeta.
Arapeta lands a jab to the head.
Arapeta throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Uesugi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Uesugi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Uesugi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arapeta wants to get back to his feet.
Uesugi is working for a kimura but Arapeta is defending it quite comfortably.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Uesugi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Arapeta's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xander Arapeta dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Arapeta misses with a leg kick
and Uesugi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Uesugi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Arapeta thows a leg kick but Uesugi checks it
and Uesugi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Uesugi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Uesugi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Arapeta misses with a low kick.
Uesugi shoots in looking for a takedown but Arapeta manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Uesugi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Arapeta thows a leg kick but Uesugi checks it
and Uesugi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Uesugi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Horrible takedown by Uesugi or perhaps it was just good defense by Arapeta which made him look bad.
Uesugi scores a takedown into full mount!
Arapeta is squirming around, avoiding Uesugi's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uesugi throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Uesugi throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Uesugi trying to control but Arapeta is having none of it.
Uesugi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Uesugi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
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.
Uesugi misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Uesugi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arapeta wants to control but Uesugi is having none of it.
Uesugi looking to control but Arapeta is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Uesugi moves to the back.
Uesugi wants to control the position but Arapeta frees himself and scrambles - Uesugi manages to regain control in side control.
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.
Uesugi is trying to get an arm triangle but Arapeta is defending well.
Uesugi tries to advance to mount but Arapeta denies him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arapeta is pushing Uesugi's head away, looking to escape. Uesugi manages to hold on to the position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shizuka Uesugi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Arapeta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arapeta scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Uesugi lands with a cross.
Uesugi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Uesugi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Arapeta misses with a double jab
and Uesugi counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Arapeta's guard now.
Arapeta manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Uesugi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uesugi tries to hold on but Arapeta postures up.
Arapeta tries to control but Uesugi wriggling away.
Uesugi is desperately trying to improve his position but Arapeta has a good base and remains in mount.
Uesugi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Uesugi tries to lock up and control but Arapeta gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
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.
Uesugi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Arapeta kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Arapeta controlling from the full mount.
Arapeta avoids the attempt from Uesugi to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Uesugi is trying to escape the mount.
Uesugi tries to hold on but Arapeta pushes him away.
Arapeta sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Uesugi working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Arapeta controlling the pace for now.
Uesugi sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Uesugi trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Uesugi is desperately trying to improve his position but Arapeta has a good base and remains in mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Shizuka Uesugi.
I think Uesugi 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shizuka Uesugi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Babyfarts Mcgeezak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drake comes to the cage accompanied by ACDC black ice - spoilin for a fight. Mcgeezak has chosen Welcome to the Terrordome as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Babyfarts Mcgeezak was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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26
280 lbs
13 - 8 - 0 |
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21
285 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Great elbows
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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
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Danny Drake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Babyfarts Mcgeezak!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Eliza Hachem and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Mcgeezak.
Mcgeezak ducks under a wild hook from Drake.
Drake shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Drake slows the pace down in half guard.
Drake has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Drake trying to control from half guard but Mcgeezak is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgeezak makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mcgeezak.
Drake controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Drake pushes down on Mcgeezak's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Drake is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Mcgeezak reverses the position - he's now on top in Drake's guard.
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.
Drake is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Drake is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Mcgeezak reverses the position - he's now on top in Drake's guard.
Mcgeezak won't allow Drake to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcgeezak wanted to stand there but Drake had control of the position.
Drake is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Drake wants to sweep here but Mcgeezak controlling him for the moment.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Drake scores with a jab to the jaw.
It looks like Babyfarts Mcgeezak has been cut.
Mcgeezak slips a straight right by Drake.
Drake goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Drake scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Drake swings for the body but Mcgeezak moves out of range.
Mcgeezak digs a good body shot into Drake's ribs.
Drake ducks under a wild hook from Mcgeezak.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Drake dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Babyfarts Mcgeezak's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Drake smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Drake misses with a hook to the body
and Mcgeezak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Drake shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mcgeezak sprawls well. Mcgeezak wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Drake gets slowly back to his feet.
Mcgeezak lands a nice shot to the body.
Mcgeezak misses with a left hand
and Drake counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Drake wants to pass the guard but Mcgeezak is defending well.
Drake controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mcgeezak trying to control but Drake postures up.
Mcgeezak wants to control the action here but instead Drake manages to pass to full mount!
Drake landing punches.
Mcgeezak is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mcgeezak manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Drake throws a strike aimed at the side of Mcgeezak's head but Mcgeezak avoids it well.
The strikes coming from Drake are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Drake looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mcgeezak is avoiding damage well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mcgeezak can do anything to dispel that myth.
Drake wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mcgeezak keeps working.
Drake tries for a kimura but Mcgeezak is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake throws a strike aimed at the side of Mcgeezak's head but Mcgeezak avoids it well.
Drake trying to control the action but Mcgeezak is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Drake is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mcgeezak has escaped the position, nice work there.
Drake tries to move to mount but Mcgeezak blocks the move with his legs.
Drake wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mcgeezak keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Drake dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Babyfarts Mcgeezak's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Mcgeezak misses with a looping left.
Mcgeezak misses with a wild body shot.
Mcgeezak misses with a hook
and Drake counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Drake dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mcgeezak. That did some damage!
Drake looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Drake is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Drake postures up in Mcgeezak's guard and throws a big left but Mcgeezak blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake wants to control from the top but Mcgeezak keeps moving.
Drake is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mcgeezak is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Drake with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mcgeezak trying to control the position here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Danny Drake wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Mcgeezak throws an off balance right hand
letting Drake counter with a right hand.
Mcgeezak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Drake.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgeezak slaps away a takedown attempt from Drake, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mcgeezak lands a glancing blow to the side of Drake's head.
Drake misses with a takedown attempt
and Mcgeezak counters with a straight right hand.
Mcgeezak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Drake.
Drake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mcgeezak takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Drake shoots in for a takedown but Mcgeezak shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Drake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drake misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mcgeezak connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mcgeezak has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Drake shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Drake was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mcgeezak wants to control but Drake is having none of it.
Drake sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Poor strikes thrown by Drake there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Drake lands a big elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake looking to control but Mcgeezak is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mcgeezak really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Drake. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Drake is really struggling to control Mcgeezak but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Mcgeezak tries to hold on but Drake postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drake throws a strike there. Mcgeezak manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Drake showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Drake 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Drake!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lath Hoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnaud Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hoy comes to the cage accompanied by Go Ninja-Vanilla Ice. Savage is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by BLUNT- . Lath Hoy could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Arnaud Savage's chin.
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197 lbs
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27
193 lbs
10 - 3 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lath Hoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Arnaud Savage!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, John Mangel and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoy scores with a decent looking hook.
Hoy cracks Savage with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Savage scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hoy tries to buck Savage off but Savage is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savage tries for a kimura but Hoy is defending well.
Hoy is trying to get back to half guard.
Hoy gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Savage landing punches.
Hoy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Savage is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Hoy is surviving well by controlling Savage's body position as best he can.
Savage wants to finish this one by submission but Hoy is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Savage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoy has given up his back.
Hoy turns into Savage and is now in his guard.
Savage keeping moving, preventing Hoy from controlling successfully.
Hoy is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Savage is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Savage has escaped and now he's on top!
Hoy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Savage is one step ahead there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hoy looking for a guillotine here but Savage defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage trying to control but Hoy is working from the bottom.
Savage advances position into side control!
Hoy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hoy trying his best to control but Savage has mounted him.
Hoy is desperately trying to improve his position but Savage has a good base and remains in mount.
Savage takes Hoy's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Hoy is in trouble.
Savage is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Hoy defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Hoy preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Savage.
Hoy is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Savage somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Hoy tries to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoy breaks Savage's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savage trying to keep a closed guard but Hoy is proving a slippery customer.
Hoy drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Savage manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hoy has Savage in his guard.
Hoy lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Savage!
Hoy tries to control but Savage wriggling away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoy goes for an armbar but Savage turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Savage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arnaud Savage dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hoy throws a looping overhand right but Savage ducks down to avoid it.
Savage wants to land a leg kick but Hoy is out of range.
Hoy misses the body punch
and Savage counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hoy's guard now.
Hoy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Savage doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Savage manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Savage stands and throws Hoy's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Savage working away.
Hoy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Savage is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hoy actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage is taking a breather. Hoy says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Savage is working for a submission of some sort.
Savage trying to control from half guard but Hoy is working away.
Savage is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hoy!
Savage looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Savage lands a heavy elbow.
Savage trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hoy tries to hold on but Savage postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoy is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hoy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hoy is desperately trying to improve his position but Savage has a good base and remains in mount.
Savage jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hoy is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hoy and Savage has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Savage wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hoy, who protects the arm well.
Hoy is not content to let Savage control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoy manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Savage is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Savage manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hoy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hoy trying to control but Savage is working from the bottom.
Hoy tries to free his leg and advance position but Savage is retaining full guard.
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.
Hoy trying to control the position from guard on top but Savage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hoy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Savage is keeping the position for now.
Hoy trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Savage manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Arnaud Savage has got the better of the ground game so far.
Savage tries to free his leg and advance position but Hoy is retaining full guard.
Hoy working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Savage has passed into half guard!
Savage is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hoy sees it coming and defends easily.
Savage frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arnaud Savage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Savage slips a straight right by Hoy.
Hoy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hoy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Savage's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hoy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Savage scrambles back to his feet.
Savage pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hoy is out of range and Savage settles back down.
Nice defenses there by Savage.
Savage throws a head kick that half lands.
Hoy throws a hook but Savage blocks it.
Savage throws the kick towards the body but Hoy avoids it.
Savage tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hoy lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hoy throws a shot to the body.
Hoy looks to land a right hand but Savage moved out of range.
Hoy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savage manages to avoid it.
Hoy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hoy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Savage can pounce on him.
Savage walks into a straight right hand from Hoy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoy checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hoy catches Savage with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Savage steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hoy.
Hoy looks to land a combination but Savage avoids it well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Savage.
Savage shoots in looking for a takedown. Hoy tries to sprawl out of it but Savage keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hoy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Savage uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hoy.
Savage manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hoy on his heels. He'll look to pass Hoy's guard now, I'm sure.
Savage throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Savage postures up.
Hoy has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Savage is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hoy.
Hoy is trying to control Savage's posture but Savage avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage tries to advance to mount but can't.
Savage tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Savage has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Savage has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Hoy!
Hoy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The referee warns Hoy that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hoy tries to hold on but Savage pushes him away.
Savage is landing with some decent strikes but Hoy is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoy really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Savage landing punches.
Savage pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Savage looking to secure an arm triangle but Hoy defends it well.
Savage wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Hoy is wriggling around trying to escape.
Savage moves to take his opponent's back.
Savage trying to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoy rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Hoy is looking to improve his position.
Hoy regains full guard. Nicely done.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hoy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Savage works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Savage is looking for submissions but instead, Hoy has regained full guard.
Lath Hoy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Savage content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arnaud Savage comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Savage 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arnaud Savage!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kha Ri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John McClane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ri might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to . McClane has chosen Nightmare by Avenged Sevenfold as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kha Ri!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, John McClane!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Summer Carpenter and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McClane jabs at Ri's body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ri, right into the meat.
McClane throws a head kick but Ri moves out of range.
McClane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McClane rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McClane misses with a body punch
and Ri counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Ri misses with a wild body shot.
Ri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McClane swings widly with a right hand
and Ri counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ri throws a leg kick but McClane checks it.
Ri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McClane misses with a right hand
and Ri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ri throws a leg kick
and McClane counters with a left and a right that stings Ri.
McClane scores with a decent looking hook.
McClane misses with a shot to the body
and Ri counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McClane tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McClane slips a jab from Ri.
Ri misses with a looping left.
McClane throws a sloppy head kick
and Ri counters with a left and a right that stings McClane.
Ri smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
John McClane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ri feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McClane's calf.
Ri misses with a body punch
and McClane counters with a nice body shot.
A lazy left from McClane finds it's target.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McClane takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McClane is rocked!
Ri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McClane is still on wobbly legs! Can Ri finish him?
McClane looks gassed!
Ri throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McClane is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Ri doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! McClane crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in McClane's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kha Ri!
Kha Ri retains his middleweight title!
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