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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dirk Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clark Kent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dirk Hunter has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dirk Hunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Clark Kent!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Damien Edna and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunter wants to clinch.
Hunter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kent manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kent throws a series of punches but Hunter avoids them all with ease.
Hunter looks to clinch
and Kent counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hunter's guard now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kent accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hunter keeping full guard, as Kent tries to pass.
Kent is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kent keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hunter's head.
Kent postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kent thows a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kent throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kent throws a big right hand that misses.
Kent wants to control from the top but Hunter keeps moving.
Kent throwing strikes but missing.
Hunter 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.
Kent is stalling in the full guard.
Kent stands up and waves to Hunter to follow him.
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.
Kent ducks under a wild hook from Hunter.
Hunter tries to sprawl but Kent drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kent is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Hunter is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Clark Kent!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chad Bugasto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chad Bugasto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brian Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Hugh Johnson and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson throws a hook but Bugasto blocks it.
Bugasto tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bugasto wants to clinch.
Bugasto is looking to clinch.
Bugasto gets a clinch.
Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bugasto avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bugasto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bugasto tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
Bugasto drops his hands momentarily and Johnson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A big left from Johnson misses.
Bugasto tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bugasto closes the distance and clinches.
Bugasto landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bugasto with a knee to the head.
It looks like Brian Johnson has been cut.
Bugasto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bugasto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chad Bugasto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bugasto wants to clinch.
Bugasto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Johnson has Bugasto pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bugasto manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bugasto scores a nice knee to the body.
Bugasto landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bugasto lands a knee to the body.
Johnson looks gassed!
Bugasto with a knee to the head.
Bugasto lands a knee to the head.
Bugasto pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bugasto lands an elbow inside that Johnson shrugs off.
Bugasto utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bugasto creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Johnson's defenses.
Bugasto with a knee to the head.
That has opened up Brian Johnson's cut even more.
Bugasto lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bugasto lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bugasto lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The cut above Brian Johnson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bugasto connects with a knee to the head.
Bugasto connects with a knee to the head.
Bugasto lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bugasto scores a nice knee to the body.
Bugasto connects with a knee to the head.
Bugasto scores a nice knee to the body.
Bugasto connects with a nasty looking knee right to Johnson's face.
Brian Johnson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Nice elbow from Bugasto.
Bugasto with a knee to the head.
Bugasto scores with a knee to the head.
Bugasto using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bugasto working Johnson over with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bugasto connects with a nasty looking knee right to Johnson's face.
Bugasto holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bugasto misses with a knee strike.
Johnson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Chad Bugasto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Johnson.
Johnson jumps guard but Bugasto stands there with Johnson around his waist. Johnson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bugasto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bugasto wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bugasto as he jumps to the side.
Bugasto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bugasto moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bugasto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Johnson fails with the takedown.
Bugasto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johnson throws a hook but Bugasto avoids it easily.
Bugasto moves into the clinch.
Bugasto lands an elbow inside that Johnson shrugs off.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Brian Johnson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Chad Bugasto!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dom Madden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack The Ripper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dom Madden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack The Ripper!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Winston Howard and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madden throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The Ripper gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Madden counters with a one-two to the body.
Madden is looking to clinch.
The Ripper tries to move into range but Madden moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dom Madden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madden tries to clinch but The Ripper moves out of range.
Madden throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by The Ripper.
A jab from Madden finds it's way through The Ripper's defenses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Madden, as that shot connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madden tries to clinch there but The Ripper circles away.
Madden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Ripper.
Madden punishes The Ripper's body with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Madden pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madden throws a looping overhand right but The Ripper ducks down to avoid it.
A punch combination from Madden misses.
Madden jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The Ripper doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Madden counters with a big head kick but The Ripper shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Ripper with a poor takedown
and Madden counters with a big head kick but The Ripper shrugs it off.
Dom Madden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack The Ripper.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The Ripper ducks under a wild hook from Madden.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Madden throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dom Madden dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
The Ripper throws a lazy head kick
and Madden counters with a two punch combo.
Madden throws a head kick but The Ripper moves out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but The Ripper might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Madden has got the better of the exchanges.
The Ripper swats away the attempt to clinch by Madden.
The Ripper fails with the takedown
and Madden counters with a three punch combo that has The Ripper backing up. The Ripper nods at Madden to acknowledge the strikes.
Madden is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madden tries to clinch there but The Ripper circles away.
The Ripper misses with a takedown
and Madden counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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.
Madden swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Madden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Ripper can do to turn this around?
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from The Ripper lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Madden has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Madden and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Madden throws an overhand right that lands on The Ripper's shoulder, as The Ripper tries to avoid the shot.
Madden pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Madden.
A head kick by The Ripper misses
and Madden counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Madden misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madden tries to clinch there but The Ripper circles away.
The Ripper tries for a takedown but Madden circles away easily
and Madden counters with a two punch combo.
Dom Madden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack The Ripper.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Madden throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dom Madden dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
The Ripper avoids the head kick by Madden.
Dom Madden is winning the standup battle so far.
Madden tries to clinch but The Ripper moves out of range.
Madden pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Ripper shoots in and drives through. Madden sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Madden.
The Ripper doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Madden counters with a head kick.
Madden lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Ripper shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Madden counters with a series of strikes. The Ripper will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dom Madden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack The Ripper.
The Ripper takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Madden thuds his right hand into The Ripper's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Ripper throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Madden sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Madden throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The Ripper avoids the head kick by Madden.
Jack The Ripper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Madden throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by The Ripper.
Dom Madden is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madden throws the kick towards the body but The Ripper avoids it.
The Ripper has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Madden.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dom Madden showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Madden 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:24
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:24
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dom Madden!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mr Anderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Hawke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mr Anderson Silva has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mr Anderson Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Hawke!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Winston Howard and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawke shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hawke dives in and scores a takedown into Silva's guard.
Hawke drops back looking for a leg! Silva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Silva manages to kick Hawke off! Hawke jumps back into Silva's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hawke accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Silva trying to keep a closed guard but Hawke is proving a slippery customer.
Hawke stands up over Silva, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Silva pulls Hawke in close to prevent any damage.
Silva wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Hawke is now in half guard.
Silva is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawke is thwarting Silva's attempts to control the position.
Hawke is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Silva has managed to free his arm - good work.
Well, if Hawke is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hawke is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Silva has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hawke throwing shots but Silva is blocking nicely.
Hawke misses with a head shot. Silva uses the momentum to regain guard.
Hawke is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Hawke from controlling successfully.
Silva wants to stand but Hawke is controlling the position.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Silva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Silva is working an open guard so Hawke takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hawke lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hawke.
It looks like Mr Anderson Silva has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva feints and then cracks Hawke's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hawke down.
Silva throws a shot from downtown. Hawke moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawke shoots and misses
and Silva counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hawke trying to control but Silva postures up.
Hawke kicks off Silva and gets to his feet.
Hawke drops Silva with a left and a right! Oh, Silva is hurt - Hawke dives into side control looking to finish!
Silva is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawke has an Americana. Silva didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Hawke is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Hawke hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). John Hawke!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Antoine Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Yang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wallace comes to the cage accompanied by Clubbed To Death by Rob Dougan. William Yang will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Antoine Wallace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, William Yang!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Donatello Bradman and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yang shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wallace counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wallace thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wallace is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wallace trying to control the action but Yang is working from the bottom.
Wallace is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Wallace 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.
Wallace winds up and cracks Yang with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yang trying to control but Wallace postures up.
Wallace working over Yang with some ground and pound. Yang looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Yang is refusing to be controlled, as Wallace sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wallace lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wallace is looking to advance position but Yang won't allow it.
Wallace is looking for a kimura but Yang is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wallace to get the leverage.
Wallace not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Yang wants to improve his position but Wallace is controlling well.
Yang is trying to control but can't.
Wallace not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wallace takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Yang tries to get to full guard but Wallace has control of the leg.
Wallace throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wallace in particular looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wallace seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Yang avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wallace.
Wallace postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Yang to stand up.
Yang fails with the takedown
and Wallace counters with a shoot takedown. Yang fights it but they end up in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yang wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Wallace is now in half guard.
Wallace takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nice strikes from Wallace there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wallace winds up and cracks Yang with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Yang on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Wallace looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Wallace seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antoine Wallace dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wallace misses with a left hand
and Yang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yang tries for a takedown but Wallace circles away easily
and Wallace counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wallace working some strikes from top position.
Yang being controlled here, momentarily.
Antoine Wallace overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wallace working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wallace throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Yang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wallace postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Wallace stopping the sweep attempt from Yang.
Yang wants to improve his position but instead Wallace has moved into half guard.
Yang is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wallace scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wallace missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Yang misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Wallace looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wallace uses his free foot to push down on Yang's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Yang.
Wallace landing strikes from the mount and Yang is in trouble!
Wallace raining down hammerfists from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wallace working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Wallace connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Wallace sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wallace has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Yang's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Yang that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Wallace tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wallace is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Wallace landing shots from mount.
Wallace sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Yang really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wallace. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wallace connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallace lands a nice shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice elbow there by Wallace.
Yang is squirming around, avoiding Wallace's attempts to control the action.
Wallace controlling the position easily from mount.
Yang wants to hold on but Wallace pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yang is desperately trying to improve his position but Wallace has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antoine Wallace dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Yang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wallace scores with a takedown into Yang's guard.
Yang has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wallace can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wallace is working Yang over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wallace's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wallace won't allow Yang to sweep him here.
Wallace postures up in Yang's guard and throws a big left but Yang blocks it.
Yang is looking to sweep but instead, Wallace has passed into half guard.
Wallace is looking for a kimura but Yang is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wallace to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Yang with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Yang is looking for a sweep. Wallace is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wallace working Yang over with strikes.
Wallace is controlling the pace.
Wallace working Yang over with strikes.
Wallace trying to control the pace.
Wallace is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yang doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wallace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace throwing shots but Yang is blocking nicely.
Wallace passes into side control, despite Yang's attempt to control the position.
Wallace scores with punches from side control.
Yang is working to avoid the ground and pound but Wallace connects with a decent elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yang wants to control but Wallace postures up.
Wallace scoring with punches and elbows.
Yang tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wallace wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wallace just content to control the position.
Wallace wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yang keeps working.
Wallace wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Yang, who protects the arm well.
Wallace controlling the position.
Antoine Wallace is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallace working the ground and pound from side control.
Yang is letting Wallace control him for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antoine Wallace showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wallace, 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:26
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:25
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antoine Wallace!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Abu Davee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Nitschke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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22
170 lbs
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177 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Abu Davee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Damian Nitschke!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Bruno Hogan and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nitschke is looking to clinch.
Nitschke sizes up Davee with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
It looks like Abu Davee has been cut.
Nitschke shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Davee is rocked!
Nitschke seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Davee does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Oh Davee is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nitschke is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Davee seems to have got his legs back now.
Nitschke is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Davee is trying to stand back up but Nitschke is controlling him
Nitschke wants to pass the guard but Davee is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davee is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nitschke is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Davee is just riding it out for now. Nitschke eventually gives up the hold.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davee wants to get back to his feet.
Davee knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nitschke on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nitschke is trying to control the action in half guard but Davee is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nitschke sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Davee defending well though.
Nitschke passes to full mount!
Nitschke wants to control the pace but Davee is squirming around nicely.
Davee is trying to stand.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nitschke punishing his opponent with strikes.
Nitschke looking to finish with strikes here!
Davee has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Nitschke somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Nitschke is working for a rear naked choke. Davee is not defending it well and Nitschke has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Davee refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Davee's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Damian Nitschke!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimbo Te Mako (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tap Out (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jimbo Te Mako has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
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210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jimbo Te Mako!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tap Out!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Summer Carpenter and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Out looks to score with a jab to the body but Te Mako is just out of range.
Out tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Te Mako is able to avoid easily.
Tap Out seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Te Mako just misses with a punch to the body.
Out swinging wildly here.
Out looks to score with a jab to the body but Te Mako is just out of range.
Te Mako slips a jab and a cross from Out.
Te Mako throws an overhand right that lands on Out's shoulder, as Out tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Te Mako misses with an uppercut.
Out looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Out throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch combination from Out misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Te Mako looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Te Mako misses with a straight right.
Out swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Te Mako counters with a nice double leg into side control. Out won't be happy with that.
Out tries to improve position but can't.
Te Mako looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ground and pound from Te Mako seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
A lull in the action here as Te Mako stalls from top position.
Out struggling a bit here.
Out tries to bench press Te Mako off him but Te Mako keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Te Mako trying to control the position but Out is working away.
Te Mako looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Te Mako is looking to take a break and control but Out is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Out is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Te Mako off and has taken his back!
Te Mako trying to survive by controlling the hands.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Te Mako breaks Out's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Te Mako wants to control from the top but Out keeps moving.
Out trying to keep a closed guard but Te Mako is proving a slippery customer.
Te Mako not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Te Mako trying to control the position from guard on top but Out is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Out had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Te Mako defends it easily.
Te Mako postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Out is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Te Mako trying to control the position from guard on top but Out is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Out looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Te Mako trying to control the position from guard on top but Out is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Out will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Out has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Te Mako can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Out utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimbo Te Mako dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Te Mako takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Out fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Out rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Te Mako moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A clash of legs there as Te Mako blocks the low kick.
Out throws a series of punches but Te Mako moves out of range.
Out misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Te Mako.
Out just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Te Mako misses with a head kick.
Out rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Te Mako moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Out looks to land a right hand but Te Mako moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Te Mako misses with a low kick.
Te Mako uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Out.
Out throws a nice looking combination but Te Mako bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Te Mako doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Out counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Out throws a right hand that Te Mako ducks under and follows up with a left that Te Mako also avoids with ease.
Out looks to land a left hand but Te Mako moved out of range nicely.
Out swinging wildly here.
Tap Out is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big left from Out misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Out misses with a straight right.
Out lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Te Mako circles away quickly and effectively.
No luck for Te Mako with that takedown attempt.
Te Mako defending well as Out loads up on a big left hand.
Out misses with a body shot.
Out is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Te Mako rather than just go for the knockout.
Out throws a body punch but Te Mako moves out of range.
Out throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Out misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Out throws a right and a left that Te Mako avoids nicely.
Out lands a nice looking body shot.
Te Mako gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Out lands a jab-cross combination.
Out swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Out throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Out misses with a low kick.
Te Mako showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Te Mako takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Out ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Te Mako moves away.
Out throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Te Mako.
Out throws a nice looking combination but Te Mako bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Out shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Te Mako eats them both and turns towards Out to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Te Mako slips a jab and a cross from Out.
Tap Out is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Out will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Out throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Te Mako sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tap Out showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Out missing with a left hand there. Te Mako was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Out is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Te Mako takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Out swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Te Mako dodges the punch combination from Out.
Te Mako is looking to land body kicks.
Te Mako defending well as Out loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Out looks to land a combination but Te Mako avoids it well.
Te Mako tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Out was well out of range. Poor timing from Te Mako.
Out throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Out looks to land a combination but Te Mako avoids it well.
Out throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A left lands for Out.
Out thows a body shot but no joy.
Out misses with a wild body shot.
Out throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Out. Te Mako does a little dance to reset his feet.
Te Mako manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Out on his heels. He'll look to pass Out's guard now, I'm sure.
Out working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Te Mako passes Out's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Te Mako seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Out does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Te Mako missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Te Mako is looking for a kimura here.
Te Mako not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Te Mako is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Out has managed to free his arm - good work.
Te Mako wants to lay and pray for a moment but Out keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Out keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Te Mako wants to free his trapped foot but Out is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Te Mako missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Te Mako is looking to take a break and control but Out is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Te Mako thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Te Mako trying to control from Out's half guard. Out has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Out lands a good elbow from the bottom.
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.
Out is trying to control the position but Te Mako postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Out keeping full guard, as Te Mako tries to pass.
Te Mako will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Out looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Out wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Te Mako trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Out trying to control the position.
Out keeping moving, preventing Te Mako from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jimbo Te Mako.
I think Te Mako has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimbo Te Mako!
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