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AXF 67 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Carmine Hawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lachlan Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hawkins comes into the arena with Fly Like an Eagle - Steve Miller Band blaring out of the sound system. Anderson has chosen ready to Roll, The Black Dahlias as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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200 lbs
11 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Good knees
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Carmine Hawkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lachlan Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Summer Carpenter and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawkins throws a lazy uppercut
and Anderson counters with a stiff right hand.
Anderson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hawkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Anderson.
Hawkins throws an off balance right hand
and Hawkins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hawkins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hawkins is looking to clinch but Anderson is avoiding it.
Anderson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hawkins throws a poor cross that misses
and Anderson counters with a shoot takedown. Hawkins fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Anderson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hawkins on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Anderson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hawkins defending well as Anderson loads up on a big left hand.
Anderson throws a shot to the body.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hawkins moves away.
Anderson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hawkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Hawkins takes one to the side of the head.
Anderson misses with a body shot
and Hawkins counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Anderson digs a good body shot into Hawkins's ribs.
Anderson throws a body punch but Hawkins moves out of range.
Hawkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins throws an off balance right hand
and Anderson counters with a one-two to the body.
The fighters circling - Anderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hawkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anderson.
The fighters circling - Hawkins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anderson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hawkins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Anderson counters with a nice body shot.
Hawkins throws a predictable looking body shot
and Anderson counters with a left and a right that stings Hawkins.
Hawkins takes a swing at Anderson's ribcage but misses.
Anderson lands with a hook. Hawkins tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hawkins throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins misses with a shot to the body
and Anderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hawkins swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson tests Hawkins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hawkins misses with a left hand
and Anderson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Anderson throws out a leg kick but Hawkins moves out of range and Anderson only half commits.
Hawkins throws a poor cross that misses
and Anderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anderson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hawkins's head backwards.
Anderson misses with a hook to the body
and Hawkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Anderson.
Hawkins wants to clinch up but Anderson keeps it at a distance.
Hawkins walks forward, straight into a front kick from Anderson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson lands a right hook to the body.
Anderson cracks a nice hook into Hawkins's ribs.
Hawkins throws a lazy uppercut
and Anderson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawkins uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Hawkins swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Anderson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hawkins is breathing heavily.
Anderson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Anderson scores with a hook to the body. Hawkins takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Anderson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hawkins.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anderson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Carmine Hawkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Hawkins moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lachlan Anderson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hawkins scores with the left hand. Anderson knows he should have avoided that one.
Anderson looks to land a combination. Hawkins sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Hawkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anderson tries to land a front kick but Hawkins steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hawkins falls off balance throwing a combination
and Anderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hawkins throws a leg kick that is checked
and Anderson counters with a leg kick.
Hawkins throws a looping overhand right but Anderson ducks down to avoid it.
Hawkins throws a poor cross that misses
and Anderson counters with a right hand to the body.
Hawkins throws out a powerful jab.
Hawkins throws an off balance right hand
and Anderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins tries to clinch up but Anderson circles away and keeps his distance.
Hawkins misses with a double jab
and Anderson counters with a straight right hand.
Hawkins throws a poor cross that misses
and Hawkins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Anderson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hawkins keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Anderson lands the left hand.
Hawkins finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hawkins misses with a right hand
and Anderson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lachlan Anderson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Anderson jabs Hawkins right on the nose. Hawkins blinks but takes it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins misses with an uppercut
and Anderson counters with a body kick that stops Hawkins in his tracks momentarily.
Hawkins doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Hawkins misses the target.
Hawkins misses with a hook
and Anderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hawkins throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson keeps Hawkins at a distance using the push kick.
Anderson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Anderson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hawkins has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson swings for the body but Hawkins moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hawkins looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Anderson works Hawkins's body with a nice hook.
Anderson lands a head shot.
Anderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hawkins misses with a body kick.
Anderson throws an overhand right that lands on Hawkins's shoulder, as Hawkins tries to avoid the shot.
Hawkins misses with an uppercut
and Anderson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hawkins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Anderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hawkins enables Anderson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hawkins manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hawkins is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Hawkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Hawkins stalling the fight.
Knees to the body from Hawkins.
Anderson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hawkins gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Anderson can't break the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hawkins takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Anderson is working for takedown but Hawkins is calmly controlling the position for now.
Carmine Hawkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lachlan Anderson.
Hawkins throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Anderson blocks it with crossed arms.
Hawkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hawkins throws a right hand that misses
and Anderson counters with a nice uppercut.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hawkins.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Anderson closes the distance and clinches up with Hawkins, looking for a takedown. Anderson pushes Hawkins against the cage but Hawkins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lachlan Anderson 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!
Anderson misses with a wild combination.
Hawkins misses with a right hand
and Anderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hawkins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Anderson counters with a low kick, right behind Hawkins 's knee.
Anderson lands a nice looking body shot.
Anderson throws a combination that misses
and Hawkins counters with a stiff right hand.
Anderson throws a shot to the body.
Hawkins doesn't manage to clinch there - Anderson circles away.
Hawkins slips under a jab from Anderson.
Hawkins throws a leg kick but Anderson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hawkins tries to clinch up but Anderson circles away and keeps his distance.
Hawkins thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson misses with a looping left.
Hawkins misses with a jab to the body
and Anderson counters with a left and a right that stings Hawkins.
Hawkins moves forwards but Anderson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hawkins connects with a body shot.
Anderson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hawkins tries to avoid it but Anderson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hawkins to the ground. Hawkins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Anderson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Anderson misses with a wild body shot.
Hawkins swings widly with a right hand
and Anderson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hawkins thinking.
Hawkins throws a lazy uppercut
and Anderson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Anderson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hawkins avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Anderson to counter with a crisp jab.
Hawkins avoids the body shot from Anderson.
Hawkins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Anderson counters with a left and a right that stings Hawkins.
Hawkins misses the jab.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hawkins but Hawkins pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Carmine Hawkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lachlan Anderson.
Hawkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anderson.
Hawkins swings widly with a right hand
and Anderson counters with a left to the body.
Hawkins swings widly with a right hand
and Anderson counters with a right hand to the body.
Anderson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hawkins looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Anderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson misses with a wild body shot.
Hawkins throws a hook but Anderson avoids it easily.
Anderson avoids the body shot from Hawkins.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Hawkins.
Hawkins misses with an uppercut
and Anderson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Anderson prevents Hawkins from getting back to his feet.
Hawkins is working an open guard so Anderson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hawkins on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hawkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Anderson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hawkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Hawkins.
Hawkins cracks the inside of Anderson's front leg.
Carmine Hawkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hawkins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Anderson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Anderson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hawkins sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Anderson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hawkins doesn't seem bothered though.
Anderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anderson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hawkins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hawkins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Anderson circles away quickly and effectively.
Anderson swinging wildly here.
Lachlan Anderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hawkins misses with a right hand
and Anderson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lachlan Anderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Anderson 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lachlan Anderson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bernard Blake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stuey Ungar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blake comes to the cage accompanied by Millencolin - Mr Clean. Ungar is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Paper Planes. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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260 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bernard Blake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stuey Ungar!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, John Mangel and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ungar has managed to clinch.
Ungar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blake throws a body punch but Ungar moves out of range.
Blake looks to land a combination but Ungar avoids it well.
Ungar scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ungar throws a head kick but Blake moves out of range.
Ungar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ungar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ungar throws a low kick but it's checked well by Blake.
Ungar moves into range and connects with a jab.
Blake doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ungar counters with a nice body kick.
Ungar throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ungar lands with a nice body kick.
Ungar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ungar dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Blake. That did some damage!
Ungar throws a low kick but it's checked well by Blake.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ungar ducks under a wild hook from Blake.
Ungar is looking to clinch but Blake is avoiding it.
Ungar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ungar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick misses from Ungar.
Ungar scores with a jab. Blake acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ungar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ungar ducks under a wild hook from Blake.
Ungar stuffs the takedown.
Blake looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ungar is fending him off so far but Blake persists. Nope, Ungar circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bernard Blake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ungar has taken the fight to the clinch.
Blake fails to pull guard.
Blake struggles to land a body shot inside as Ungar controls his hands.
Ungar is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Blake is defending well for now.
Ungar with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ungar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Blake.
Blake works on Ungar's body with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blake has a couple of punches blocked by Ungar.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Blake jumps guard but Ungar stands there with Blake around his waist. Blake gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Blake manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ungar breaks the clinch.
Blake takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Blake moves out of range of the strikes.
Blake misses with a double jab
and Ungar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ungar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ungar throws a hook but Blake avoids it easily.
Ungar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stuey Ungar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ungar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Blake.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ungar tries to land a front kick but Blake steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ungar listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Blake takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Blake misses with a body shot.
Ungar throws a lazy right hand but Blake sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ungar.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ungar, right into the meat.
Ungar doesn't manage to clinch there - Blake circles away.
Ungar throws a lazy head kick
and Blake makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Blake closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ungar desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Ungar is looking to improve his position.
Blake seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blake throws a strike but Ungar avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Blake throwing strikes but missing.
Blake postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Blake is looking to work some ground and pound but Ungar has wrist control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blake working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ungar's head.
Blake sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ungar is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blake wants to control from the top but Ungar keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stuey Ungar dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ungar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ungar scores with a leg kick.
Ungar throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ungar gets a clinch.
Ungar tries to land a knee to the head but Blake blocks with his arms.
Ungar with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Blake goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ungar tries to land a knee to the head but Blake blocks with his arms.
Ungar scores with a hook to the body.
A knee to the head by Ungar.
Ungar tries a knee to the head but Blake blocks it.
Blake tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ungar just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ungar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Blake.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Blake creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Stuey Ungar has been cut.
Ungar scores a nice knee to the body.
Ungar gets through Blake's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Blake jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ungar walks away with a smile on his face. Blake gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Blake there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ungar moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Blake throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ungar's waist but Ungar gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Blake off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bernard Blake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ungar throws a low kick but it's checked well by Blake.
Blake takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Blake scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ungar throws a hook to the side of Blake's head but Blake sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ungar dodges the punch combination from Blake.
Blake swings for the body but Ungar moves out of range.
A lazy left from Ungar finds it's target.
Ungar connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ungar throws a leg kick but Blake moved away.
Blake scores with a one two! Ungar had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Horrible takedown by Blake or perhaps it was just good defense by Ungar which made him look bad.
Ungar is looking to land body kicks.
Nice uppercut lands for Ungar. That snapped Blake's head back.
Blake misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Blake throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ungar.
Ungar throws a wild body kick that Blake sees coming a mile off.
Blake swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ungar counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ungar was well out of range. Poor timing from Blake.
Blake lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Blake is looking to wear down Ungar with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Blake misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ungar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stuey Ungar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ungar with a nice cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ungar tried to score with a low kick but Blake checks it.
Blake thows a body shot but no joy.
Blake lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ungar tries to clinch but Blake is having none of it.
Ungar attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Blake ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ungar scores with a leg kick.
Ungar avoids the body shot from Blake.
Blake cracks a nice hook into Ungar's ribs.
Ungar smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Blake cracks a nice hook into Ungar's ribs.
A big left from Ungar misses.
Blake throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blake misses the shot to the body.
Ungar throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Blake lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Blake avoids the head kick by Ungar.
Ungar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Blake on the side of the head.
Stuey Ungar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ungar 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ungar tries to work over Blake's front leg with a kick but Blake checks it.
A head kick from Ungar lands but Blake takes it in his stride.
Ungar misses with a body shot.
Blake on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ungar. Ungar obviously looking to wear him down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ungar misses with a kick to the body.
Ungar lands a glancing blow to the side of Blake's head.
Ungar throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stuey Ungar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Stuey Ungar's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Ungar misses with a right hand
and Blake counters with a shoot takedown. Ungar fights it but they end up in guard.
Blake thows a big elbow that misses.
Ungar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ungar keeping full guard, as Blake tries to pass.
Ungar keeping moving, preventing Blake from controlling successfully.
Blake in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Blake preventing the sweep.
Blake working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ungar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blake.
Blake wants to control from the top but Ungar keeps moving.
Blake is looking to work some ground and pound but Ungar has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Blake wants to control from the top but Ungar keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ungar can do anything to dispel that myth.
Blake has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Blake's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Blake is looking to work some ground and pound but Ungar has wrist control.
Blake missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ungar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Blake drops back looking for a leg! Ungar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ungar manages to kick Blake off! Blake jumps back into Ungar's guard.
Ungar is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bernard Blake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Blake lands a couple of digs.
Ungar wants to get back to his feet but Blake is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Blake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ungar is keeping the position for now.
Blake is looking to work some ground and pound but Ungar has wrist control.
Blake preventing the sweep.
Blake with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blake lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Blake drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Blake jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Stuey Ungar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Blake working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Blake working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Blake throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Blake's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Blake throwing strikes but missing.
Blake throwing strikes from guard but Ungar blocks nicely.
Blake with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blake pushing down on Ungar's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Blake wants to pass the guard but Ungar is defending well.
Blake not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ungar is defending against the submission attempts here by Blake.
Ungar keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Blake not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Blake sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ungar defending well though.
Blake throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bernard Blake showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ungar 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stuey Ungar!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Flex Dynomite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Secunda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dynomite's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, C.R.E.A.M.. 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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215 lbs
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224 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Flex Dynomite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johnny Secunda!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Winston Howard and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Secunda has his takedown stuffed
and Dynomite counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Secunda thinking.
A jab from Secunda finds it's way through Dynomite's defenses.
Secunda is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dynomite.
It looks like Johnny Secunda has been cut.
Nice sprawl there from Dynomite as Secunda shoots in.
Secunda takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Secunda looks gassed!
Secunda misses with a body shot
letting Dynomite counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Secunda misses with a hook
and Dynomite counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dynomite closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Secunda! Dynomite dives in looking to finish! Secunda is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Flex Dynomite!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Faga Oot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zach Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Faga Oot has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Faga Oot seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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21
276 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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28
275 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Faga Oot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zach Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Skip Squint and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan throws a sloppy body shot
and Oot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Zach Morgan has been cut.
Morgan misses with a combination
and Oot counters with a left to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morgan misses with a hook
and Oot counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Morgan looks gassed!
Morgan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Oot has taken the fight to the clinch.
Oot tries to pull guard but Morgan holds him up against the cage and eventually Oot drops back down to his feet.
Morgan is trying to break free.
Oot breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Morgan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Oot counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Oot.
Morgan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Oot feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Morgan sprawling to the canvas! Morgan rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Oot finish him?!
Morgan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Oot makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Morgan moves out of range as Oot strikes.
Oot darts in and clinches Morgan up against the cage.
Oot pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oot is wriggling around but Morgan manages to pass to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oot wants to get back to his feet.
Morgan tries to stand and escape but Oot is controlling the position.
Oot is trying to stand back up but Morgan is controlling him
Morgan decides to return to a standing position.
Morgan just misses with a punch to the body.
Morgan works the jab nicely.
It looks like Faga Oot has been cut.
Oot misses with an uppercut. Morgan saw that one coming.
Morgan misses with a right hand
and Oot counters by moving into the clinch.
Oot tries to pull guard but Morgan holds him up against the cage and eventually Oot drops back down to his feet.
Oot breaks from the clinch.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Morgan moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Oot! Morgan continues to tee off on Oot, landing with a left and a right! Morgan connects with a right hand that leaves Oot sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Morgan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Zach Morgan!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeganathan Mondero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Marcelo Flores (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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278 lbs
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300 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jeganathan Mondero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Juan Marcelo Flores!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Steve Erwin and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flores keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Flores throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mondero decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Flores's guard.
Mondero wants to pass the guard but Flores is keeping the position.
Mondero throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Flores works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mondero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mondero with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mondero trying to control the position from guard on top but Flores is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flores is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mondero throws a strike but Flores rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mondero seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jeganathan Mondero just wasn't active enough.
A telegraphed right hand from Mondero misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mondero lunges at Flores with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Flores's hand.
Flores throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mondero counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mondero misses with an uppercut
and Flores counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Jeganathan Mondero has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mondero fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oooooh!!! Flores has knocked Mondero down with a huge combo! Flores steps away and waves a wobbly Mondero back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Flores throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mondero counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mondero pushes down on Flores's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mondero slips a nice elbow through Flores's hands, connecting with Flores's forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flores pushes Mondero off looking to stand but Mondero dives back in and keeps control.
Flores avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mondero.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mondero is looking to advance position but Flores won't allow it.
Mondero trying to control the action but Flores is working from the bottom.
Mondero winds up and cracks Flores with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Flores is looking to escape.
Flores won't allow Mondero to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeganathan Mondero dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jeganathan Mondero'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.
Mondero drops his hands momentarily and Flores takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The fighters circling - Mondero throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Flores throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mondero counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mondero throws an off balance right hand
and Flores counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mondero shoots in looking for a takedown. Flores tries to sprawl out of it but Mondero keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Flores manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mondero fails with the takedown.
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.
Flores throws a right and a left that both miss.
Flores throws a combination that misses
and Mondero counters with a good low kick that Flores was not able to check.
Mondero shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Flores pinned against the cage. Flores gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeganathan Mondero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flores throws a right hand that misses
and Mondero counters with a left to the body.
Flores swings widly with a right hand
and Mondero counters with a low kick, right behind Flores 's knee.
Juan Marcelo Flores is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A lazy left from Mondero finds it's target.
Flores misses with a combination
and Mondero counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mondero.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mondero.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Flores misses with a lunging right hand
and Mondero counters with a three punch combo that has Flores backing up. Flores nods at Mondero to acknowledge the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeganathan Mondero dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jeganathan Mondero's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Flores lands the left hand.
Jeganathan Mondero is winning the standup battle so far.
Mondero connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mondero jabs Flores to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mondero is looking to slow Flores down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flores misses with a double jab
and Mondero counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Flores takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mondero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Flores was well out of range. Poor timing from Mondero.
Flores swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mondero counters with a nice low kick that buckles Flores's knee momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mondero uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Flores.
Flores gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mondero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mondero trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mondero throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Flores works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mondero throwing strikes from guard but Flores blocks nicely.
Mondero looking to pass the guard.
Mondero has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mondero throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Flores works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mondero throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Flores works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mondero tries to free his leg and advance position but Flores is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mondero stands and throws Flores's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jeganathan Mondero is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mondero staying calm.
Mondero's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeganathan Mondero showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mondero 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeganathan Mondero!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Fuck Tito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tane Te Rauparaha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Te Rauparaha has chosen Get Ready - Concord Dawn ft Scribe as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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27
196 lbs
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190 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
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World class 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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chuck Fuck Tito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tane Te Rauparaha!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Winston Howard and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Te Rauparaha avoids a kick to the body.
Fuck Tito turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fuck Tito throws a leg kick
and Te Rauparaha finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Fuck Tito swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fuck Tito checks a leg kick.
Te Rauparaha lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fuck Tito's sensitive parts.
Fuck Tito lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Te Rauparaha backs up against the cage.
Fuck Tito lands with an uppercut that bounces Te Rauparaha off the cage and back into rage.
Fuck Tito misses the shot to the body.
Te Rauparaha slips a jab and a cross from Fuck Tito.
Te Rauparaha is looking to clinch.
Fuck Tito jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Te Rauparaha tries a head kick but it misses.
Te Rauparaha misses the body punch
and Fuck Tito counters with a right hand to the body.
Te Rauparaha tries to clinch up
and Fuck Tito counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Te Rauparaha drops his hands momentarily and Fuck Tito takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Te Rauparaha instigates a clinch.
Te Rauparaha wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fuck Tito has him pressed against the cage.
Te Rauparaha has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Te Rauparaha manages to break the clinch.
That kick from Te Rauparaha tenderised Fuck Tito's leg. Fuck Tito is trying to keep his angry face on.
Te Rauparaha bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fuck Tito tries to bum rush Te Rauparaha with a series of wild strikes but Te Rauparaha uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fuck Tito moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fuck Tito chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Te Rauparaha can pounce on him.
Fuck Tito connects with a leg kick. Te Rauparaha looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Te Rauparaha thows a leg kick but Fuck Tito checks it
and Fuck Tito counters with a series of strikes. Te Rauparaha will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fuck Tito throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Te Rauparaha lands with a nice body kick.
Fuck Tito lands with a shot to the body.
Fuck Tito scores with a crisp jab that stopped Te Rauparaha in his tracks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fuck Tito throws a leg kick
and Te Rauparaha counters with a solid body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Fuck Tito. Those never looked like landing.
Fuck Tito throws a head kick that misses
and Te Rauparaha counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Fuck Tito is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Te Rauparaha throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Te Rauparaha tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fuck Tito paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Te Rauparaha moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Te Rauparaha's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Te Rauparaha wants to break free but Fuck Tito has control.
Te Rauparaha looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Te Rauparaha is trying to break free.
Fuck Tito is working Te Rauparaha over against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fuck Tito takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Te Rauparaha tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fuck Tito lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Te Rauparaha.
Fuck Tito prevents Te Rauparaha from breaking the clinch.
Fuck Tito blocks an elbow strike from Te Rauparaha.
Te Rauparaha wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fuck Tito has him pressed against the cage.
Te Rauparaha wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Te Rauparaha escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Te Rauparaha looks to throw a body kick
and Fuck Tito counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Te Rauparaha cracks a nice hook into Fuck Tito's ribs.
Chuck Fuck Tito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fuck Tito throws a right hand that Te Rauparaha ducks under and follows up with a left that Te Rauparaha also avoids with ease.
Fuck Tito throws an off balance right hand
and Te Rauparaha counters with a nice body kick.
Fuck Tito throws a hook but Te Rauparaha blocks it.
Fuck Tito scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuck Tito misses with a looping right.
Te Rauparaha rushes Fuck Tito and presses him up against the cage.
Fuck Tito has Te Rauparaha pressed against the cage.
Te Rauparaha has had enough of the clinch but Fuck Tito keeps him there for the moment.
Te Rauparaha is trying to break the clinch but Fuck Tito has him pressed against the cage.
Te Rauparaha throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fuck Tito prevents Te Rauparaha from breaking the clinch.
Fuck Tito digs a right hand into Te Rauparaha's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Te Rauparaha's gas tank.
Te Rauparaha has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fuck Tito pushes Te Rauparaha back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Te Rauparaha is trying to break the clinch but Fuck Tito has him pressed against the cage.
Fuck Tito prevents Te Rauparaha from breaking the clinch.
Te Rauparaha wants to break the clinch but can't.
Te Rauparaha is trying to push Fuck Tito away but Fuck Tito has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Te Rauparaha wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Te Rauparaha is trying to push Fuck Tito away but Fuck Tito has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fuck Tito breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Te Rauparaha buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Te Rauparaha lands a nice looking body shot.
Fuck Tito misses with a right hand
and Te Rauparaha counters with a good low kick that Fuck Tito was not able to check.
Fuck Tito avoids a kick to the body.
Te Rauparaha thows a leg kick but Fuck Tito checks it
and Fuck Tito counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Te Rauparaha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fuck Tito lands with a good body shot.
Fuck Tito throws a sloppy head kick
and Te Rauparaha counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fuck Tito's knee momentarily.
Te Rauparaha uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fuck Tito.
Both fighters circling a little - Fuck Tito finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Te Rauparaha looks gassed!
Fuck Tito lands a nice leg kick that just misses Te Rauparaha's sensitive parts.
Fuck Tito throws a right and a left that Te Rauparaha avoids nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Te Rauparaha throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fuck Tito throws a jab when Te Rauparaha was well out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Te Rauparaha.
Te Rauparaha avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Fuck Tito 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.
Fuck Tito uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Te Rauparaha.
Fuck Tito scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Chuck Fuck Tito is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Te Rauparaha throws a nice inside leg kick.
Te Rauparaha is looking to clinch.
Te Rauparaha slips a jab and a cross from Fuck Tito.
Fuck Tito scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Te Rauparaha doesn't seem bothered though.
Fuck Tito looks to score with a jab to the body but Te Rauparaha is just out of range.
Fuck Tito tests Te Rauparaha's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jab, jab by Fuck Tito - just one landing.
Danga de danga de dang - Te Rauparaha scores with a four punch combination!
Fuck Tito is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Te Rauparaha throws the kick towards the body but Fuck Tito avoids it.
Fuck Tito lands with a right hand.
Te Rauparaha pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Te Rauparaha works the jab nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fuck Tito looks to land a body kick but Te Rauparaha moved away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Te Rauparaha. Fuck Tito does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fuck Tito throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Te Rauparaha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Te Rauparaha misses with a low kick.
Te Rauparaha pushes Fuck Tito away with a front kick.
Fuck Tito cracks Te Rauparaha with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Te Rauparaha avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fuck Tito tries to land a front kick but Te Rauparaha steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tane Te Rauparaha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fuck Tito lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fuck Tito rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Te Rauparaha counters with a solid body kick.
Chuck Fuck Tito is winning the standup battle so far.
Fuck Tito connects with a leg kick. Te Rauparaha looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fuck Tito, right into the meat.
Fuck Tito lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Te Rauparaha backs up against the cage.
Te Rauparaha is breathing heavily.
Fuck Tito tries to score with a low kick but Te Rauparaha moves his leg out of the way.
Fuck Tito moves out of range of the body kick.
Fuck Tito misses with a kick to the body
and Te Rauparaha counters with a solid body kick.
Fuck Tito lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Te Rauparaha misses with a low kick.
Fuck Tito lands the left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Te Rauparaha gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Fuck Tito counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Te Rauparaha misses with a kick to the body.
A left and a right from Fuck Tito both land. Nice combination.
Te Rauparaha tries a head kick but it misses.
Fuck Tito throws a right hand that misses
and Te Rauparaha counters with a body kick.
Fuck Tito lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fuck Tito lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fuck Tito will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Te Rauparaha throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fuck Tito works Te Rauparaha's body with a nice hook.
Fuck Tito goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Te Rauparaha misses with a leg kick
and Fuck Tito counters with a two punch combo.
Te Rauparaha tries to land a leg kick but Fuck Tito saw it coming and moves away.
Fuck Tito misses with a combination
and Te Rauparaha counters with an inside leg kick.
Te Rauparaha finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fuck Tito scores with a punch to the head.
Te Rauparaha takes a swing at Fuck Tito's ribcage but misses.
Te Rauparaha has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuck Tito thows a body shot but no joy.
A lazy left from Fuck Tito finds it's target.
Fuck Tito chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Te Rauparaha can pounce on him.
Te Rauparaha throws a body kick that misses.
Fuck Tito swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Te Rauparaha moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fuck Tito attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fuck Tito takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Te Rauparaha misses with a body kick.
A combination from Te Rauparaha does no damage.
Fuck Tito misses with an uppercut. Te Rauparaha saw that one coming.
Fuck Tito looks to score with a jab to the body but Te Rauparaha is just out of range.
Te Rauparaha misses with a head kick.
Fuck Tito looks to throw the jab but Te Rauparaha is out of range.
Te Rauparaha ducks under a wild hook from Fuck Tito.
Fuck Tito scores with a body shot.
Fuck Tito jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Te Rauparaha misses with a combination
letting Fuck Tito counter with a right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Te Rauparaha. That's going to slow Fuck Tito down.
Fuck Tito misses with a right hand
and Te Rauparaha counters with a nice uppercut.
Fuck Tito fails to land with a series of punches.
Te Rauparaha doesn't manage to clinch there - Fuck Tito circles away.
Te Rauparaha lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fuck Tito loads up on a big right hand but Te Rauparaha slips the punch.
Nice cross by Fuck Tito.
Te Rauparaha scores with a kick to the body.
Te Rauparaha avoids the body shot from Fuck Tito.
Te Rauparaha turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Te Rauparaha fails in his attempt to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head kick by Te Rauparaha misses
enabling Fuck Tito to counter with a crisp jab.
Fuck Tito swinging wildly here.
Te Rauparaha gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Fuck Tito dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Fuck Tito circles away from the clinch attempt.
Te Rauparaha ducks under a wild hook from Fuck Tito.
Fuck Tito thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice inside leg kick there by Te Rauparaha. That's going to slow Fuck Tito down.
Te Rauparaha wants to clinch up but Fuck Tito keeps it at a distance.
Te Rauparaha throws a hook but Fuck Tito avoids it easily.
Te Rauparaha takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fuck Tito throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Te Rauparaha wants to clinch.
Te Rauparaha throws a nice inside leg kick.
Te Rauparaha scores with a leg kick.
Fuck Tito lands a jab to Te Rauparaha's midsection.
Fuck Tito pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Te Rauparaha tried to score with a low kick but Fuck Tito checks it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fuck Tito.
Fuck Tito waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Te Rauparaha.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuck Tito misses with the combination.
Te Rauparaha misses with a body kick.
Te Rauparaha clinches.
Te Rauparaha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Te Rauparaha scores with a leg kick.
Fuck Tito scores with a three punch combo!
Fuck Tito throws a shot from downtown. Te Rauparaha moves away and avoids it.
A leg kick checked by Fuck Tito.
Te Rauparaha throws a leg kick but Fuck Tito sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fuck Tito takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Te Rauparaha slips a jab and a cross from Fuck Tito.
Fuck Tito displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fuck Tito throws a hook to the side of Te Rauparaha's head but Te Rauparaha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Te Rauparaha scores with a head kick.
Fuck Tito throws a left and a right that both miss
and Te Rauparaha counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fuck Tito throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Te Rauparaha throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Fuck Tito counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Te Rauparaha lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The fight stays on the outside here - Te Rauparaha looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Te Rauparaha throws a head kick that misses.
Te Rauparaha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fuck Tito is defended easily by Te Rauparaha.
Fuck Tito ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Te Rauparaha moves away.
Fuck Tito throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Te Rauparaha counters with a nice leg kick.
Te Rauparaha tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Fuck Tito manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fuck Tito misses with a lunging right hand
and Te Rauparaha makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Te Rauparaha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fuck Tito sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Te Rauparaha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fuck Tito.
Fuck Tito throws a lazy uppercut
and Te Rauparaha counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Te Rauparaha.
Te Rauparaha is trying to break free.
Fuck Tito lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Te Rauparaha's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tane Te Rauparaha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Te Rauparaha has had enough of the clinch but Fuck Tito keeps him there for the moment.
Te Rauparaha wants to break free but Fuck Tito has control.
Te Rauparaha looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Te Rauparaha misses with an elbow strike.
Te Rauparaha tries to break the clinch but Fuck Tito is controlling the position.
Te Rauparaha looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Te Rauparaha's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Te Rauparaha wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fuck Tito utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Te Rauparaha creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fuck Tito's defenses.
Te Rauparaha using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fuck Tito has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Te Rauparaha misses with an elbow strike.
Fuck Tito manages to break the clinch.
Fuck Tito has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Te Rauparaha.
Te Rauparaha throws a leg kick
and Fuck Tito counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fuck Tito lands a jab to the head.
Chuck Fuck Tito is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuck Tito throws a left and a right that both miss
and Te Rauparaha counters with a leg kick.
Te Rauparaha scores with a leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Te Rauparaha. Fuck Tito shrugs it off though.
Te Rauparaha slips a jab and a cross from Fuck Tito.
Te Rauparaha lands with a slapping head kick.
Te Rauparaha tries a low kick but Fuck Tito avoids it.
Fuck Tito misses with a wild combination.
Te Rauparaha falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fuck Tito counters with a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Te Rauparaha blocks the low kick.
Te Rauparaha bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Te Rauparaha throws a body kick that misses.
Fuck Tito keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Te Rauparaha.
Te Rauparaha takes the fight into the clinch.
Te Rauparaha misses with an elbow over the top.
Te Rauparaha pushes off an throws an elbow but Fuck Tito leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tane Te Rauparaha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fuck Tito 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chuck Fuck Tito!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Konstantin Tszyu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yogi Bear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tszyu comes to the cage accompanied by System of a Down - Toxicity. 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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25
168 lbs
12 - 1 - 0 |
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27
167 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Konstantin Tszyu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Yogi Bear!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Damien Edna and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bear misses with a hook
letting Tszyu counter with a right hand.
Tszyu ducks right into an uppercut from Bear.
Bear throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tszyu's waist but Tszyu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bear off to one side.
Bear fails with the takedown
enabling Tszyu to counter with a crisp jab.
Bear throws a lazy uppercut
and Tszyu counters with a nice leg kick.
Bear falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tszyu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bear misses the body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bear throws a right hand that misses
and Tszyu counters with a thumping low kick.
A low kick from Bear is predictable there
and Tszyu counters with a low kick, right behind Bear 's knee.
Bear misses with a combination
and Tszyu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tszyu is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bear.
Bear thows a leg kick but Tszyu checks it
and Tszyu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bear thinking.
Tszyu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bear is out of range.
Bear takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tszyu gets caught napping as Bear dives in and scores a takedown. Tszyu manages to retain guard.
Tszyu being controlled here, momentarily.
Tszyu keeping moving, preventing Bear from controlling successfully.
Tszyu wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bear prevents Tszyu from getting back to his feet.
Tszyu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yogi Bear has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Bear throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tszyu counters with a nice body shot.
Bear blocks a low kick nicely.
Bear takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bear misses with a double jab
and Tszyu counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to the body from Bear misses
and Tszyu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bear throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tszyu counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bear's knee momentarily.
Bear misses with a hook
and Tszyu counters with a stiff right hand.
Tszyu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bear throws a poor cross that misses
and Tszyu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bear misses with a lunging right hand
and Tszyu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bear misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tszyu counters with a two punch combo.
Bear throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tszyu counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bear misses with a double jab
and Tszyu counters by clinching up.
Tszyu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tszyu misses with a punch on the inside.
Tszyu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bear backwards.
Tszyu looking to stall.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tszyu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tszyu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bear backwards.
Tszyu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bear or not.
Bear looks gassed!
Tszyu breaks from the clinch.
Bear tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tszyu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bear somewhat.
Konstantin Tszyu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yogi Bear.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bear checks a leg kick.
Bear throws a combination that misses
and Tszyu counters with a nice body shot.
Bear swings widly with a right hand
enabling Tszyu to counter with a crisp jab.
Bear throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tszyu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tszyu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bear rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tszyu counters with a good low kick that Bear was not able to check.
Bear rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Tszyu counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bear swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tszyu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yogi Bear seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bear misses with a hook to the body
and Tszyu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konstantin Tszyu dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bear misses with a left hand
and Tszyu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tszyu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bear throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tszyu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bear drops his hands momentarily and Tszyu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bear looks for a takedown but Tszyu sprawls well.
Bear throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tszyu counters with an inside leg kick.
Bear takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bear throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tszyu counters with a leg kick.
Bear is breathing heavily.
Bear misses with a shot to the body
and Tszyu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bear thinking.
Tszyu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bear misses with a shot to the body
and Tszyu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bear throws an off balance right hand
and Tszyu counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear thuds a left hand into Tszyu's body.
Tszyu does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bear misses with a shot to the body
and Tszyu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bear checks a leg kick.
Bear falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bear takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bear misses with a right hand
and Bear takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bear ducks right into an uppercut from Tszyu.
Bear throws a poor cross that misses
and Tszyu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tszyu ducks right into an uppercut from Bear.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bear throws a poor cross that misses
and Tszyu holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bear takes a shot to the head.
Tszyu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bear is trying to maintain a safe position but Tszyu gets an underhook and turns Bear into the cage.
Tszyu breaks from the clinch.
Bear misses with a hook to the body
and Tszyu counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tszyu scores with a hook.
Bear scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bear in side control, throwing shots but Tszyu defends.
Bear just content to control the position.
Tszyu is not content to let Bear control the position.
Bear controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tszyu is looking for a sweep.
Tszyu is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Tszyu is trying to improve his position.
Bear working the strikes but Tszyu uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Tszyu is refusing to be controlled, as Bear sits in half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bear tries to pass to full mount but Tszyu defends it.
Bear thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tszyu's head.
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.
Bear seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bear throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tszyu trying to control but Bear postures up.
Bear looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tszyu is looking to improve his position.
Bear not doing much here.
Tszyu keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konstantin Tszyu dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Bear throws a poor cross that misses
and Tszyu counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bear throws an off balance right hand
and Tszyu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bear swings widly with a right hand
and Tszyu counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bear throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tszyu counters with a nice kick to the body.
A shot to the body from Bear misses
and Tszyu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bear thinking.
Bear falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tszyu counters with a nice uppercut.
A low kick from Bear is predictable there
and Tszyu counters with a leg kick.
Bear misses with an uppercut
enabling Tszyu to counter with a crisp jab.
Bear throws a combination that misses
and Tszyu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tszyu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Tszyu as Bear shoots in.
Bear takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bear falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tszyu counters with a left and a right that stings Bear.
Tszyu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tszyu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tszyu takes a swing at Bear's ribcage but misses.
Bear throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tszyu counters with a good low kick that Bear was not able to check.
Bear misses with a combination
and Tszyu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tszyu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bear's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bear misses with a right hand
and Tszyu counters with an outside leg kick.
Bear misses with a hook to the body
and Tszyu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bear misses with a right hand
and Tszyu counters with a stiff right hand.
Bear misses with a shot to the body
and Tszyu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bear throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tszyu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bear thinking.
Bear tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tszyu swivels and escapes.
Bear rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tszyu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bear with a poor takedown
and Tszyu counters with a stiff right hand.
Konstantin Tszyu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yogi Bear.
Tszyu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Konstantin Tszyu is winning the standup battle so far.
Tszyu scores with a jab to the body.
Tszyu is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bear chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tszyu can pounce on him.
Bear misses with a left hand
and Tszyu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bear misses with a right hand
and Tszyu counters with a stiff right hand.
Bear falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tszyu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tszyu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tszyu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bear stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bear takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bear throws a poor cross that misses
and Tszyu counters with a good low kick that Bear was not able to check.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tszyu.
Konstantin Tszyu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tszyu throws a shot to the body.
Bear throws a leg kick
and Tszyu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bear takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A low kick from Bear is predictable there
and Tszyu counters with a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Bear checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bear misses with a right hand
and Tszyu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bear swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tszyu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yogi Bear has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bear takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tszyu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bear swings widly with a right hand
and Bear takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bear misses with a right hand
and Tszyu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Konstantin Tszyu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tszyu, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:26
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:26
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Konstantin Tszyu!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Soriano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wacko Warner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Soriano kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bebot by The Black Eyed Peas. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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143 lbs
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144 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
17 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Pablo Soriano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wacko Warner!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Skip Squint and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soriano lands a nice leg kick that just misses Warner's sensitive parts.
Warner throws a poor cross that misses
and Soriano counters with a nice leg kick.
Soriano throws a low kick but Warner avoids it.
Warner throws a leg kick
and Soriano makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Warner paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Soriano looks to land a body kick but Warner moved away.
Warner gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Soriano counters with a leg kick.
Warner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Soriano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Soriano.
Warner throws a leg kick
and Soriano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Soriano tried to score with a low kick but Warner checks it.
Warner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Soriano counters with a thumping low kick.
Warner 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.
Warner looks gassed!
Warner misses with the combination.
Warner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Soriano moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warner thows a left - swing and a miss!
A low kick from Warner is predictable there
and Soriano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Warner misses with a right hand
and Soriano makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Warner misses with a body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Warner.
Decent striking displayed by Warner there.
Soriano moves into the clinch successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warner misses with a punch on the inside.
Warner lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Soriano lands a body punch.
Soriano scores with a hook to the body.
Warner swings wildly with an uppercut but Soriano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Soriano lands with a short shot to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Soriano as Warner tries to tie him up.
Soriano is pushing Warner up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Soriano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Warner is rocked!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Soriano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Warner is still on wobbly legs! Can Soriano finish him?
Warner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sorianos head.
Warner tries to throw a body punch but Soriano avoids it by throwing Warner back against the cage.
Warner is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Warner is working for takedown but Soriano is calmly controlling the position for now.
Soriano lands a nice shot to the body.
Soriano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A body shot lands from Soriano.
Soriano digs a right hand into Warner's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Warner's gas tank.
Soriano pushes Warner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Soriano has Warner pressed against the cage.
Soriano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Soriano.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soriano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soriano lands a big knee to the head and Warner goes down! Soriano pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pablo Soriano!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tad Ghostal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Haile Selassie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ghostal's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Good King Wenceslas. Selassie has chosen Welcome to Jamrock - Damian Marley as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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145 lbs
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tad Ghostal!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Haile Selassie!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Hugh Johnson and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Selassie misses with a double jab
and Selassie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A leg kick checked by Ghostal.
Selassie misses with a combination
and Ghostal counters with a big head kick but Selassie shrugs it off.
Haile Selassie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Ghostal.
Tad Ghostal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Selassie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Selassie just misses with a punch to the body.
Ghostal is looking to score with low kicks.
Selassie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghostal pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Selassie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ghostal makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ghostal throws a front kick aimed at Selassie's knee but Selassie avoids it well.
Ghostal feints and then cracks Selassie's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Selassie down.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghostal walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Selassie checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Selassie slips a straight right by Ghostal.
Selassie lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ghostal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Selassie throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ghostal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ghostal works Selassie's body with a nice hook.
Jab from Ghostal.
Ghostal throws the kick towards the body but Selassie avoids it.
Ghostal clobbers Selassie with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tad Ghostal dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Danga de danga de dang - Selassie scores with a four punch combination!
Selassie checks the leg kick.
Ghostal lands with a straight right. Selassie didn't see that one coming.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ghostal - that will leave a mark!
Ghostal is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ghostal misses with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghostal misses with a straight left.
Selassie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ghostal swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Selassie looks to score with a jab to the body but Ghostal is just out of range.
Selassie misses the body punch
and Ghostal counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A looping hook to the body misses from Selassie. Ghostal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ghostal misses with a leg kick
and Selassie counters with a nice body shot.
Selassie throws a leg kick
and Ghostal counters with a good low kick that Selassie was not able to check.
Ghostal misses with a left hand
and Ghostal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ghostal really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghostal will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Selassie misses with a lunging right hand
and Ghostal counters with a left to the body.
Ghostal misses with a combination
and Selassie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghostal lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ghostal avoids the body shot from Selassie.
Tad Ghostal is winning the standup battle so far.
Selassie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ghostal was well out of range. Poor timing from Selassie.
Selassie takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Selassie misses with a jab to the body
and Ghostal counters with a left to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tad Ghostal dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Selassie misses with a left hand
and Ghostal counters with a nice low kick that buckles Selassie's knee momentarily.
Ghostal misses with a hook
and Selassie counters with a good low kick that Ghostal was not able to check.
Selassie closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Selassie tries to clinch up but Ghostal circles away and keeps his distance.
Selassie connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Selassie throws a lazy body kick
and Ghostal counters with a thumping low kick.
A shot to the body from Selassie misses
and Ghostal counters with a left to the body.
Selassie falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ghostal counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Selassie misses with a right hand
and Ghostal counters with a two punch combo.
Selassie throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Ghostal to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Selassie misses with a jab to the body
and Ghostal counters with a series of strikes. Selassie will be more careful next time no doubt.
Selassie's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Selassie duly obliges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghostal looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Selassie throws a leg kick that misses.
Good exchange - Ghostal coming out on top.
Selassie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ghostal avoids it really well and circles away.
Selassie is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ghostal rather than just go for the knockout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghostal throws a combination that misses
and Selassie makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Selassie throws a poor cross that misses
and Ghostal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ghostal misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ghostal swings for the body but Selassie moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tad Ghostal clearly takes 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.
Selassie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Selassie swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ghostal counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Selassie thinking.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ghostal.
Selassie throws a jab when Ghostal was well out of range.
Selassie bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghostal misses with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ghostal.
Ghostal misses with an uppercut
and Selassie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Selassie with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghostal throws a leg kick
and Selassie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ghostal thumps Selassie with a low kick.
Selassie misses with a leg kick
and Ghostal counters with a left to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Selassie misses with a shot to the body
letting Ghostal counter with a right hand.
Ghostal circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ghostal counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghostal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Selassie lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ghostal attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Selassie throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Selassie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tad Ghostal had his way with Haile Selassie in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Ghostal has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ghostal there as he acknowledges the shot.
Selassie lands an overhand right.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Selassie might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Ghostal has got the better of the exchanges.
Selassie misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Selassie throws a leg kick
and Ghostal counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghostal swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Selassie counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ghostal throws a leg kick
and Selassie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ghostal swings for the body but Selassie moves out of range.
Ghostal tries to sprawl but Selassie drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Selassie missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Selassie missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Selassie slips a nice elbow through Ghostal's hands, connecting with Ghostal's forehead.
Selassie looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ghostal with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Selassie missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Selassie thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ghostal's head.
Ghostal tries to roll over but Selassie keeps him under control.
Ghostal missing with punches from the bottom.
Ghostal is looking for a sweep. Selassie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Selassie working Ghostal over with strikes.
Ghostal tries to kick Selassie off but Selassie keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ghostal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Selassie can do to turn this around?
Ground and pound from Selassie.
Ghostal looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Selassie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Selassie trying to control the action but Ghostal is working from the bottom.
Haile Selassie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Selassie missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ghostal is trying to get back to full guard.
Selassie is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ghostal slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ghostal is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Selassie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ghostal has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Selassie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Selassie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that's the end of the fight!
Haile Selassie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ghostal 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 49:46
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 49:46
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tad Ghostal!
Tad Ghostal retains his featherweight title!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Obworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russell Jackman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackman has chosen AC/DC - Shake Your Foundations as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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28
275 lbs
13 - 5 - 0 |
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265 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jacob Obworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Russell Jackman!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Summer Carpenter and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obworth shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jackman defends it nicely.
Obworth thows a body shot but no joy.
Obworth throws a hook but Jackman avoids it easily.
A jab from Jackman misses.
Jackman misses with a hook
and Obworth counters with a shoot takedown. Jackman fights it but they end up in guard.
Obworth stopping the sweep attempt from Jackman.
Obworth not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jackman looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackman, not yet.
Jackman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jackman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Obworth defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Obworth lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obworth landing some decent shots from guard.
Obworth throwing strikes from guard but Jackman blocks nicely.
Obworth with a flurry of punches that miss.
Obworth in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jackman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jackman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Obworth is controlling him.
Jackman pulls Obworth in close to prevent any damage.
Obworth advances to half guard.
Obworth scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Obworth connects with a nice short shot to Jackman's temple.
Obworth is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nice strikes from Obworth there.
Obworth is thwarting Jackman's attempts to control the position.
Obworth is pressing down on Jackman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jackman is holding on for now.
Jackman is trying to control but Obworth manages to pass to mount!
Obworth working for a submission but Jackman is keeping him at bay.
Jackman is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obworth punishing his opponent with strikes.
It looks like Russell Jackman has been cut.
Obworth lands a big shot there that rocks Jackman but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That has opened up Russell Jackman's cut even more.
Obworth looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Obworth lands with some strikes.
The cut above Russell Jackman's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Russell Jackman's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jacob Obworth!
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