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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marshall Arts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Kidd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marshall Arts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Billy Kidd!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Summer Carpenter and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kidd tries for a takedown but Arts sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kidd tries to clinch but Arts moves away
and Arts connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Arts keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kidd is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kidd with a lazy takedown attempt
and Arts counters with an outside leg kick.
Marshall Arts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Kidd.
Kidd with a lazy takedown attempt
and Arts counters with a good low kick that Kidd was not able to check.
Kidd 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.
Kidd looks gassed!
Arts lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kidd misses with a left hand
and Arts counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Billy Kidd has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kidd gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Arts makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Arts takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arts's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Arts throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Arts with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Arts throws a head kick that Kidd semi-blocks.
Arts pushes Kidd away with a front kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arts scoring well with a low kick there.
Arts scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Arts throws a nice outside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Arts.
Billy Kidd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arts cracks Kidd with a good jab.
Kidd avoids the body shot from Arts.
Kidd is trying desperately to land a takedown but Arts is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Kidd.
Arts moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice jab there from Arts.
Arts lands a brutal head kick. Kidd looks out on his feet and Arts throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Marshall Arts!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alberto Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luiz Ribiero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alberto Daniels has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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210 lbs
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215 lbs
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Basic striking
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alberto Daniels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luiz Ribiero!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Hugh Johnson and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniels avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ribiero gets caught flat footed, as Daniels shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Daniels has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Daniels lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Daniels chips away with some ground and pound.
Ribiero has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Daniels can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Daniels working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ribiero looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Daniels connects with a couple of short punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daniels with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ribiero had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Daniels defends it easily.
Daniels wants to control from the top but Ribiero keeps moving.
Ribiero had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Daniels defends it easily.
Daniels lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels lands a couple of digs.
Daniels distracts Ribiero with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daniels working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ribiero is rocked!
Daniels postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Ribiero covers up, he's hurt! Daniels keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Daniels and the ref steps in to end the fight! Daniels can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alberto Daniels!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bryann Melebo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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265 lbs
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245 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin |
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Powerful |
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bryann Melebo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Daniel Santos!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, John Mangel and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Melebo.
Santos tries a head kick but it misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Melebo, as that shot connected.
Melebo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Melebo stuns Santos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Santos wants to clinch but Melebo slips to the side
and Melebo counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Santos is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Melebo connects with a crisp jab.
Melebo takes a swing at Santos's ribcage but misses.
Santos lands a left and a right that sends Melebo crashing to the canvas! Santos dives into mount looking to finish!
It looks like Bryann Melebo has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santos landing shots from mount.
Melebo is in a horrible position here. Santos smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Melebo is rocked!
Santos postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Melebo in real trouble here! The ref calls for Melebo to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Santos!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brock Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erevis Cale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shamrock's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Enter Sandman. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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170 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brock Shamrock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Erevis Cale!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, John Mangel and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cale lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shamrock's sensitive parts.
Cale has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cale there as he acknowledges the shot.
Shamrock lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cale circles away quickly and effectively.
Brock Shamrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shamrock stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cale.
Shamrock throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cale finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Shamrock throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cale counters with a single leg into guard. Shamrock didn't expect that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cale is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Shamrock knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cale on the ground.
Cale slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Cale staying calm.
Cale stands up and beckons Shamrock to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock stuffs the takedown attempt from Cale. Cale gets slowly back to his feet.
Shamrock throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cale counters with a solid body kick.
Cale lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cale fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shamrock.
Cale connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shamrock is breathing heavily.
Cale misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shamrock really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cale misses with a wild body shot.
Shamrock lands the left hand.
Cale tries to clinch but Shamrock is having none of it.
Shamrock throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cale holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cale stalling in the clinch.
Cale continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Shamrock is trying to break free.
Shamrock is trying to break free.
Cale unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock is trying to break free.
Shamrock wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cale has him pressed against the cage.
Cale pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shamrock throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cale counters with a low kick, right behind Shamrock 's knee.
Cale takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shamrock throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cale.
Brock Shamrock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cale tries to close the distance and clinch but Shamrock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shamrock throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cale counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Cale with a knee to the head.
Cale keeps control of Shamrock as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cale escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shamrock misses with a double jab
and Cale counters with a head kick. That will keep Shamrock thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
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!
Cale throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cale looks to land a body kick but Shamrock moved away.
Sloppy strikes from Shamrock. Those never looked like landing.
Cale moves into range and clinches up with Shamrock.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cale stalls.
Cale lands a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cale obliges.
Cale using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cale putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Shamrock in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Cale.
Shamrock wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cale has him pressed against the cage.
Shamrock is trying to break free.
Cale just leaning against Shamrock, taking a breather.
Shamrock takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cale throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cale landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cale landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cale breaks the clinch.
Cale throws a looping overhand right but Shamrock ducks down to avoid it.
Shamrock falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cale counters by moving into the clinch.
Shamrock wants to get back to striking at distance but Cale won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cale tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knees to the body from Cale.
Cale scores a nice knee to the body.
Cale lands a knee to the body.
Cale scores with a knee to the head.
Cale stalling against the cage.
Shamrock wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cale stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cale obliges.
Cale works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Cale looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cale stands up from Shamrock's guard - Cale perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erevis Cale dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Cale misses with a takedown attempt - Shamrock sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cale throws a head kick but Shamrock moves out of range.
Shamrock blocks a head kick by Cale.
Shamrock defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cale.
A jab from Shamrock does it's job there.
Shamrock falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cale finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Cale walks into a stiff left hand from Shamrock.
Cale misses with a double jab
and Shamrock counters with a left and a right that stings Cale.
Cale throws a body kick that misses.
Cale is looking to slow Shamrock down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shamrock stalks Cale and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cale's face. Cale staggers backwards, shaken.
Shamrock misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shamrock feints a jab promting Cale to slip. Shamrock then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Cale slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Shamrock is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Shamrock throws a combination that misses
and Cale counters by moving into the clinch.
Shamrock wants to break the clinch but can't.
Shamrock wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cale.
Cale escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cale misses with a jab, cross combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cale.
Shamrock throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cale counters with a solid body kick.
Erevis Cale seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shamrock falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cale counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Shamrock is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Cale misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shamrock defending well as Cale loads up on a big left hand.
Shamrock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cale drives through with a takedown into guard.
Shamrock can't keep his opponent in guard - Cale advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cale controlling the action here.
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!
Cale is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shamrock defends it well.
Shamrock on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shamrock tries to get out of the position.
Shamrock blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cale.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cale trying to control the pace.
Cale is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cale is looking to take a break and control but Shamrock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
Cale wants to pass to mount but Shamrock is defending the position.
Shamrock looks like he's trying to stand up.
Shamrock blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cale.
Cale is working for a submission of some sort.
Cale is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erevis Cale 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Cale slips a jab and a cross from Shamrock.
Cale misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shamrock throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cale makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Shamrock really felt that one!
Cale misses with a double jab.
Shamrock throws a combination that misses
and Cale counters with an inside leg kick.
Shamrock throws a series of punches but Cale avoids them all with ease.
Shamrock throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
so Cale counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Cale sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Shamrock's guard.
Cale is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cale wants to take a breather but Shamrock is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock is in trouble now - Cale has advanced to mount!
Cale has control of Shamrock's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Shamrock regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Cale content just to control the position here.
Cale with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
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.
Shamrock holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Cale tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Cale controlling the pace for now.
Poor strikes thrown by Cale there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Cale looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock working to try and regain half guard.
Cale unloads with some shots from mount but Shamrock bucks and avoids them well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cale punching from mount but Shamrock doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Cale controlling his opponent.
Cale with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
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.
Cale throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Erevis Cale is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cale won't let Shamrock get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Cale controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Erevis Cale comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cale has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 26:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erevis Cale!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Hossilli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Williamson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hossilli's entrance music is It's a Fight. A fine choice. Anthony Williamson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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134 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joseph Hossilli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Anthony Williamson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Eliza Hachem and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williamson misses with an uppercut
and Hossilli counters with a nice low kick that buckles Williamson's knee momentarily.
Williamson misses with a hook.
Williamson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hossilli counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hossilli is trying to drag Williamson to the mat but Williamson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Williamson stops a takedown attempt from Hossilli.
Williamson tries to break the clinch but Hossilli is controlling the position.
Hossilli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Williamson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hossilli has him pressed against the cage.
Williamson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Williamson thows a leg kick but Hossilli checks it
and Hossilli counters with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williamson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hossilli counters with a big head kick but Williamson shrugs it off.
Williamson ducks under a wild hook from Hossilli.
Williamson misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hossilli has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Anthony Williamson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Williamson throws an off balance right hand
enabling Hossilli to counter with a crisp jab.
Hossilli ducks under a wild hook from Williamson.
Williamson misses with a right hand
and Hossilli counters with a straight right hand.
A punch combination from Williamson misses.
Hossilli on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Williamson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hossilli counters with a stiff right hand.
Williamson cracks Hossilli with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hossilli takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Anthony Williamson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williamson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hossilli counters with a two punch combo.
Hossilli throws out a loose jab but Williamson uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hossilli moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Williamson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Williamson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hossilli counters with a one-two to the body.
Williamson scores with a three punch combo!
Williamson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hossilli really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Williamson looks to land a combination but Hossilli avoids it well.
Hossilli tries to clinch but Williamson moves out of range.
Williamson cracks Hossilli with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Williamson walks into a left hand.
Williamson throws a poor cross that misses
and Hossilli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Williamson misses with an uppercut
and Hossilli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Williamson, as that shot connected.
Williamson throws a lazy uppercut
and Hossilli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Williamson misses the target.
Williamson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hossilli takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Williamson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Williamson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hossilli had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Williamson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hossilli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Williamson throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Hossilli to counter with a crisp jab.
A low kick from Williamson is predictable there
and Hossilli counters with a takedown into side control.
Williamson pushes Hossilli away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hossilli gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Williamson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hossilli trying to control the action but Williamson is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Hossilli dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Williamson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hossilli feints a jab promting Williamson to slip. Hossilli then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Williamson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hossilli with a nice cross.
Williamson swings widly with a right hand
and Hossilli counters with a big head kick but Williamson shrugs it off.
Williamson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hossilli counters with a nice uppercut.
Williamson throws a series of punches but Hossilli avoids them all with ease.
Williamson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Williamson misses with a hook
and Hossilli counters by clinching up.
Williamson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hossilli has him pressed against the cage.
Williamson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williamson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hossilli has him pressed against the cage.
Williamson is trying to force a seperation but Hossilli has the dominant position.
Hossilli manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Williamson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hossilli's guard.
Hossilli is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hossilli will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Williamson tries to stand but Hossilli is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williamson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Williamson won't allow Hossilli to sweep him here.
Williamson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hossilli. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
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.
Williamson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hossilli's guard.
Hossilli not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nice jab there from Williamson.
Hossilli is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Williamson scores with a nice head shot.
Williamson misses with an uppercut
and Hossilli counters with a one-two to the body.
Hossilli takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Williamson misses with a few strikes there.
Williamson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A jab from Williamson does it's job there.
Williamson misses with a combination
and Hossilli holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hossilli.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hossilli turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hossilli content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Williamson is not content to let Hossilli control the position.
Williamson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hossilli trying to control the position but Williamson is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Hossilli dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Williamson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Williamson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Left hook, right uppercut from Hossilli.
Williamson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hossilli moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hossilli on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Williamson throws out a leg kick but Hossilli moves out of range and Williamson only half commits.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hossilli.
Williamson throws a lazy uppercut
and Hossilli counters with a nice uppercut.
Williamson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hossilli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Williamson ducks under a wild hook from Hossilli.
Williamson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hossilli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hossilli showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Williamson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williamson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hossilli gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sloppy strikes from Williamson. Those never looked like landing.
Hossilli gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Williamson.
Williamson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Williamson.
Williamson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hossilli.
Williamson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hossilli counters with a nice uppercut.
Williamson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hossilli slips a jab from Williamson.
Hossilli is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Williamson.
The crowd cheers as Williamson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hossilli doesn't seem phased though.
Williamson throws a hook but Hossilli blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williamson connects with a body shot that sends Hossilli's belly button to the back.
Hossilli closes the distance and clinches up with Williamson, looking for a takedown. Hossilli pushes Williamson against the cage but Williamson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Williamson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Williamson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hossilli.
Hossilli takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Williamson throws a right and a left that Hossilli avoids nicely.
Williamson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Williamson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Williamson lunges at Hossilli with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hossilli's hand.
Williamson cracks Hossilli with a right hand to the side of the head.
Williamson lands a two punch combo.
Williamson scores with a jab to the head.
Hossilli ducks under a wild hook from Williamson.
Williamson fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williamson checks a leg kick.
Joseph Hossilli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Williamson connects with a single shot there.
A leg kick checked by Hossilli.
Williamson 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.
Williamson misses with an uppercut
and Hossilli counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Williamson misses with a looping left.
Williamson lands with an uppercut that bounces Hossilli off the cage and back into rage.
Hossilli checks a low kick from Williamson.
Williamson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Williamson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hossilli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Williamson swings for the body but Hossilli moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Williamson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Williamson.
Williamson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hossilli under the eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Hossilli.
Williamson lands a jab-cross combination.
Williamson misses the shot to the body.
Williamson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Williamson lands with an overhand left.
Hossilli walks into a jab.
Williamson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hossilli counters by moving into the clinch.
Hossilli keeps control of Williamson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hossilli fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joseph Hossilli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hossilli is trying to drag Williamson to the mat but Williamson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Anthony Williamson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Williamson has had enough of the clinch but Hossilli keeps him there for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Williamson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hossilli 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 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph Hossilli!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Dawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarvis Messam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dawson comes into the arena with Iggy Pop & The Stooges - Search and Destroy blaring out of the sound system. Messam has chosen Boombastic by Shaggy as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Daniel Dawson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jarvis Messam!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Summer Carpenter and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Messam throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dawson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Messam shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dawson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Messam defends well.
Messam trying to control but Dawson is working from the bottom.
Messam drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Messam jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Messam in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Messam passes Dawson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dawson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Messam on the ground.
Messam passes the guard and advances to mount!
Messam looking to secure an arm triangle but Dawson defends it well.
Dawson can't escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Messam is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Dawson is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jarvis Messam!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nacho Grande (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bee J Ping (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Nacho Grande has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Nacho Grande seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nacho Grande!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bee J Ping!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Donatello Bradman and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grande fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ping is out of range.
Grande throws a body kick the misses
so Ping counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ping tries to free his leg and advance position but Grande is retaining full guard.
Grande utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ping throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grande works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grande preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Grande thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Ping loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ping postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ping is working Grande over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ping accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ping trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ping lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ping throws a big right hand that misses.
Ping wants to pass the guard but Grande is keeping the position.
Ping advances to half guard.
Grande has hold of Ping's hands but Ping slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ping drops an elbow to the side of Grande's head.
Grande is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ping scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grande avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ping.
Grande avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ping.
Grande taking some punishment here, with Ping in his half guard.
Grande wants to improve his position but Ping is controlling well.
Ping has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ping moves into full mount! Grande won't be happy about that!
Grande tries to hold on but Ping pushes him away.
Ping punishing his opponent with strikes.
Ping in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Grande takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Ping's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bee J Ping!
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