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MXC 3: Unstoppable PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phil Guster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xplicit Powerhouse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xplicit Powerhouse is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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18
275 lbs
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225 cm
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307 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Phil Guster! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Xplicit Powerhouse! The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Skip Squint and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Guster 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. Guster shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Powerhouse napping and manages to drive through into side control! Powerhouse sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Guster content to control rather than advance. Powerhouse is not content to let Guster control the position. Guster wants to pass to mount but Powerhouse is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Guster wants to control but Powerhouse is keeping him busy. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Powerhouse looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Guster is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Guster is pressing down on Powerhouse's thigh, looking to free his foot. Powerhouse is holding on for now. Guster performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Phil Guster. Guster with a lazy takedown attempt and Powerhouse counters with a body kick. Guster is breathing heavily. Powerhouse connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Guster to the floor! Powerhouse dives in looking for the finish!
Guster is rocked!
It looks like Phil Guster has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Powerhouse lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Guster! More strikes land and this one is all over! Powerhouse jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xplicit Powerhouse!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Corey Bowan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Thunder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thunder comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Eminem - Bully kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Corey Bowan! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ken Thunder! The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Donatello Bradman and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bowan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bowan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thunder counters with a left and a right that stings Bowan. Bowan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thunder counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Thunder swinging wildly here.
Thunder misses with a double jab
and Bowan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Bowan misses the body punch and Thunder counters with a series of strikes. Bowan will be more careful next time no doubt. Thunder lands a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bowan wants to clinch but Thunder slips to the side and Thunder counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bowan's knee momentarily. Bowan wants to clinch but Thunder slips to the side and Thunder counters with a series of strikes. Bowan will be more careful next time no doubt. Bowan closes the distance looking to clinch and Thunder counters with a left and a right that stings Bowan. Thunder throws a right hand that Bowan ducks under and follows up with a left that Bowan also avoids with ease. Bowan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bowan tries to clinch but fails miserably and Thunder counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Thunder fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bowan misses with a combination
and Thunder counters with a two punch combo. Bowan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bowan misses with a double jab
and Thunder counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Thunder circles away from the clinch attempt and Thunder counters with a left and a right that stings Bowan. Bowan misses with a double jab
and Thunder counters with a one-two to the body. Bowan wants to clinch but Thunder slips to the side and Thunder counters with a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bowan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thunder counters with a one-two to the body. Thunder is working the combinations to good effect here. Thunder tries to bum rush Bowan with a series of wild strikes but Bowan uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Bowan tries to clinch and Thunder counters with a series of strikes. Bowan will be more careful next time no doubt. Thunder misses with a few strikes there.
Thunder throws a combination. Bowan tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Bowan misses with a double jab
and Thunder counters with a left and a right that stings Bowan.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Bowan tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Thunder counters with a two punch combo. Bowan wants to clinch and Thunder counters with a two punch combo.
That's six 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. Bowan looks to clinch and Thunder counters with a two punch combo. Corey Bowan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Thunder circles away from the clinch attempt and Thunder counters with a one-two to the body. Bowan tries to clinch up and Thunder counters with a series of strikes. Bowan will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Bowan scores with a nice head shot. Bowan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thunder counters with a series of strikes. Bowan will be more careful next time no doubt. Bowan darts in trying to clinch and Thunder counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Bowan looks to clinch and Thunder counters with a two punch combo. Thunder throws a right and a left that Bowan avoids nicely. Bowan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thunder moves into the clinch. Bowan is trying to push Thunder away but Thunder has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere. Bowan tries to break free but Thunder pushes him back against the ropes. Bowan has Thunder pressed against the ropes, preventing Thunder from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Thunder keeps control of Bowan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Bowan wants to get back to striking at distance but Thunder won't allow it.
Thunder wants to get back to striking at distance but Bowan won't allow it.
Bowan tries to break free but Thunder pushes him back against the ropes. Thunder lands a hook that snaps the head of Bowan backwards. Thunder is looking to break free of the clinch but Bowan has double underhooks. Bowan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thunder has him pressed against the ropes. Bowan wants to get back to striking at distance but Thunder won't allow it.
Bowan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Bowan can't break the clinch.
Bowan is trying to push Thunder away but Thunder has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere. Bowan wants to get back to striking at distance but Thunder won't allow it.
Bowan is looking to break free of the clinch but Thunder has double underhooks.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Bowan blocks an uppercut.
Thunder wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bowan is trying to break the clinch but Thunder is controlling him. Thunder is trying to force a seperation but Bowan has the dominant position. Bowan has had enough of the clinch but Thunder keeps him there for the moment. Thunder pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Bowan swings widly with a right hand
and Thunder counters with a three punch combo that has Bowan backing up. Bowan nods at Thunder to acknowledge the strikes. Bowan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. No joy there for Thunder, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bowan wants to clinch and Thunder counters with a two punch combo. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Thunder dominated that 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.
Bowan misses with a hook to the body
and Thunder moves into the clinch. Bowan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bowan tries to circle away but Thunder has him pinned against the ropes. Bowan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Bowan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thunder's efforts to push away. A short uppercut from Thunder. Bowan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thunder's efforts to push away. Bowan has Thunder pressed against the ropes, preventing Thunder from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Bowan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Thunder is trying to break the clinch but Bowan is controlling him. Bowan has Thunder pressed against the ropes, preventing Thunder from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Thunder wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bowan has him pressed against the ropes. Bowan stalling in the clinch but Thunder improves position. A frustrated look appears on Thunder's face as he tries to break the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A frustrated look appears on Thunder's face as he tries to break the clinch. Bowan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thunder misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bowan moves to clinch but Thunder breaks away and Thunder counters with a left and a right that stings Bowan.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bowan looks to clinch and Thunder counters with a one-two to the body. Bowan looks to clinch and Thunder counters with a one-two to the body. Bowan closes the distance looking to clinch and Thunder counters with a left and a right that stings Bowan.
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. Bowan tries to clinch but Thunder moves away and Thunder counters with a three punch combo that has Bowan backing up. Bowan nods at Thunder to acknowledge the strikes. Thunder lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bowan circles away quickly and effectively. Bowan tries to clinch but Thunder moves away and Thunder counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bowan's knee momentarily. A shot to the body from Bowan misses and Thunder counters with a head kick. Bowan tries to clinch but Thunder moves away and Thunder counters with a three punch combo that has Bowan backing up. Bowan nods at Thunder to acknowledge the strikes. Bowan closes the distance but Thunder moves to the side and Thunder counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bowan wants to clinch and Thunder counters with a two punch combo. Bowan wants to clinch and Thunder counters with a one-two to the body. Bowan darts in trying to clinch and Thunder counters with a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bowan throws a head kick but Thunder moves out of range.
Bowan moves to clinch but Thunder breaks away and Thunder counters with a two punch combo. Ken Thunder seems to be getting the better of the standup. Bowan misses with a double jab
and Thunder counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Thunder 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 Bowan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bowan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Thunder circles away from the clinch attempt and Thunder counters with a series of strikes. Bowan will be more careful next time no doubt. Bowan misses with a double jab
and Thunder counters with a series of strikes. Bowan will be more careful next time no doubt. Bowan dodges the punch combination from Thunder.
That's six minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Bowan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thunder counters with a one-two to the body. Bowan darts in trying to clinch and Thunder counters with a series of strikes. Bowan will be more careful next time no doubt. Thunder throws a right and a left that both miss. Thunder checks a low kick from Bowan.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Bowan misses with a double jab
and Thunder counters with a two punch combo. Bowan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thunder counters with a three punch combo that has Bowan backing up. Bowan nods at Thunder to acknowledge the strikes. Bowan misses with a right hand and Thunder counters with a left and a right that stings Bowan.
Bowan is rocked! Bowan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thunder counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Bowan falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ken Thunder!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simplicio Simplorio da Simplicidade Simples (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Condit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael Condit is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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300 lbs
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268 lbs
2 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Simplicio Simplorio da Simplicidade Simples! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Condit! The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Summer Carpenter and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Condit shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and da Simplicidade Simples counters with a nice double leg into guard. Condit trying to control the position.
da Simplicidade Simples wants to pass the guard but Condit is keeping the position. Condit is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Condit can't keep his opponent in guard - da Simplicidade Simples advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. da Simplicidade Simples is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Condit really doesn't want to stay on the ground with da Simplicidade Simples. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. da Simplicidade Simples is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Condit has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. da Simplicidade Simples is working away from the top position though. da Simplicidade Simples wants to pass the guard but Condit is defending well. da Simplicidade Simples looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Condit has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. da Simplicidade Simples is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round. da Simplicidade Simples passes to full mount! da Simplicidade Simples controlling the pace for now. da Simplicidade Simples has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. da Simplicidade Simples lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Condit taking shots to the head. 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! Whack. That's a big, big shot from da Simplicidade Simples! Condit is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Simplicio Simplorio da Simplicidade Simples!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Billy Howards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stuart Fawcett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fawcett has chosen Silverchair- Pure Massacre as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Stuart Fawcett enters the ring!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Billy Howards! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stuart Fawcett! The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Bruno Hogan and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Howards clinches. Fawcett can't break the clinch.
Howards pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Howards tries to clinch up but Fawcett circles away and keeps his distance. Fawcett misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Fawcett. A jab from Howards does it's job there. Howards swings for the body but Fawcett moves out of range.
Howards tries to clinch up and Fawcett counters with a left and a right that stings Howards. Howards moves into the clinch successfully.
Howards keeps control of Fawcett as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Howards breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Howards avoids the head kick by Fawcett.
Howards tries to clinch but fails miserably and Fawcett counters with a nice uppercut. Howards swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fawcett counters with a two punch combo. This has been an exciting period of action! Fawcett throws a head kick that misses. Howards blocks a head kick by Fawcett.
The fight stays on the outside here - Howards looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fawcett cracks Howards with an open hand slap. Fawcett throws a head kick but Howards moves out of range.
Howards lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Stuart Fawcett has been cut. Fawcett on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Fawcett swats away the attempt to clinch by Howards. Howards tries to bum rush Fawcett with a series of wild strikes but Fawcett uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Fawcett throws a head kick but Howards moves out of range.
Howards throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Fawcett to counter with a crisp jab. Howards misses with a double jab
and Fawcett counters with a straight right hand. Howards fails in his attempt to clinch. Howards misses with a hook to the body
letting Fawcett counter with a right hand. Fawcett throws a head kick but Howards moves out of range.
Howards throws a series of punches but Fawcett moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Howards tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fawcett swats him away and circles back towards the center. Howards tries to clinch up and Fawcett counters with a stiff right hand. Howards throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fawcett counters with a two punch combo. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Fawcett keeps the fight on the outside. Howards misses with a combination
and Fawcett counters with a straight right hand. Fawcett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Howards is looking to clinch. Howards lands with an uppercut that bounces Fawcett off the ropes and back into rage. Fawcett throws a sloppy head kick and Howards moves out of range easily. Howards blocks a head kick by Fawcett.
Howards throws a head kick that misses and Fawcett counters with a one-two to the body. Fawcett looks gassed! Howards throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fawcett counters with a left and a right that stings Howards. Howards connects with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Howards instigates a clinch. Howards's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Howards scores with a punch to the head. Fawcett keeps the fight on the outside. Howards tries to clinch there but Fawcett circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position. With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Howards creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Howards keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fawcett's efforts to push away. Howards pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Howards blocks a head kick by Fawcett.
Fawcett tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Howards has managed to clinch.
Howards lands a nice uppercut. Howards's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Howards decides to pull guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Howards pushes Fawcett off and gets back to his feet.
Howards closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. Fawcett is trying to push Howards away but Howards has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere. Howards scores with a shot to the side of Fawcett's head. Still in the clinch, Howards scores with a nice short uppercut. Fawcett wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Howards breaks the clinch.
Howards tries to clinch but Fawcett moves out of range. Howards with a nice cross. Fawcett misses with a head kick.
Billy Howards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Howards looks to throw a body kick and Fawcett counters with a straight right hand. Howards misses with a double jab
and Fawcett counters with a head kick. That will keep Howards thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Howards shoots in looking for a takedown but Fawcett manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Howards's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Howards throws a combination that misses and Fawcett counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Howards is lucky that one didn't land flush. Fawcett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Howards throws a right and a left that Fawcett avoids nicely. Fawcett displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Howards. Howards shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fawcett but Fawcett pushes him off and we're back to square one. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Howards. That's going to take a lot out of him. Howards blocks a head kick by Fawcett.
A head kick misses from Fawcett. Howards with a hook. Howards tries to clinch there but Fawcett circles away.
Howards misses with a wild combination.
Howards misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fawcett counters with a big head kick but Howards shrugs it off. Howards has closed the distance and engaged Fawcett in a clinch.
Fawcett tries to break free but Howards pushes him back against the ropes.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Fawcett is trying to break the clinch but Howards has him pressed against the ropes. Nice body punch from Howards. Howards digs a right hand into Fawcett's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fawcett's gas tank. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Howards. A nice left hand lands by Howards.
Fawcett has had enough of the clinch but Howards keeps him there for the moment. Howards lands on the inside with an uppercut. Howards breaks from the clinch.
Howards moves in looking to clinch but Fawcett pushes him off. Howards throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Howards tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Fawcett paws at him with a jab and circles away. Howards misses with a jab to the body
and Fawcett counters with a head kick. That will keep Howards thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Howards wants to clinch. Howards works over Fawcett's head and body with a nice combination. Howards tries to close the distance and clinch but Fawcett swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Howards scores with a jab to the body. Howards tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Fawcett manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Fawcett circles away from the clinch attempt and Fawcett counters with a left and a right that stings Howards. Fawcett swats away the attempt to clinch by Howards. Howards works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. A telegraphed right hand from Fawcett misses the target. Howards instigates a clinch. Howards manages to break the clinch.
Howards fails with an attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Howards. Fawcett does a little dance to reset his feet. A head kick misses from Fawcett. Howards lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Fawcett 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.
Howards lands with a cross. Some wild striking there from Howards.
Howards scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Howards blocks a head kick by Fawcett.
Howards bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Howards tries to clinch but Fawcett moves out of range. Howards wants to clinch. Fawcett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Howards throws a sloppy head kick and Fawcett moves out of range easily. Howards scores with a hook to the body. Fawcett takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. 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! Howards closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Fawcett's guard. Howards with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Howards lands a couple of digs. Fawcett is working an open guard so Howards takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Howards tries to clinch up. Howards scores with a takedown into Fawcett's guard. Fawcett keeping moving, preventing Howards from controlling successfully. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Howards throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Howards dominated that round. The cut man is working on Stuart Fawcett's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Howards just misses with a punch to the body.
Howards scores with a decent looking hook. Howards fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fawcett throws a sloppy head kick and Howards moves out of range easily. Fawcett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Howards misses with a takedown attempt - Fawcett sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Howards lands a really nice looking cross but Fawcett seems unphased.
Howards avoids the head kick by Fawcett.
Howards throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Howards is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Fawcett staying out of range there. Fawcett slaps away a takedown attempt from Howards, before circling back to the center of the mat. Fawcett throws a head kick that misses. Howards fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Howards blocks a head kick by Fawcett.
Fawcett is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fawcett showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Howards.
Howards looks to clinch and Fawcett counters with a stiff right hand. Howards is looking to clinch but Fawcett is avoiding it.
Howards is looking to clinch. Fawcett might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Howards lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That has opened up Stuart Fawcett's cut even more. Fawcett slips a jab and a cross from Howards.
Howards lands a head shot. Fawcett avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stuart Fawcett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Howards misses with a body punch
and Fawcett counters with a head kick. Howards lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fawcett backs up against the ropes.
Billy Howards is winning the standup battle so far. Howards fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fawcett avoids it really well and circles away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Howards. That's going to take a lot out of him. A head kick misses from Fawcett.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Howards cracks Fawcett with a right hand to the side of the head. Howards darts in and clinches Fawcett up against the ropes. Howards breaks from the clinch.
Fawcett displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Howards. Howards closes the distance and pushes Fawcett back into the ropes. Howards stalling the fight.
Fawcett wants to break free but Howards has control.
A left hand lands to the body for Howards.
Fawcett is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes. Howards breaks the clinch.
Howards on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fawcett on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Howards blocks a head kick by Fawcett.
Fawcett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Howards moves in looking to clinch but Fawcett pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Howards tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Fawcett manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Fawcett gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Howards wants to slow Fawcett down by chopping away at his legs. Fawcett slips a jab and a cross from Howards.
Howards fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fawcett has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Howards takes the fight into the clinch. Fawcett is trying to push Howards away but Howards has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere. Howards gets through Fawcett's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Howards breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Howards clinches. Fawcett wants to get back to striking at distance but Howards won't allow it.
Howards lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A right handed body shot lands from Howards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Howards. Howards escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Howards lands with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fawcett avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Howards lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fawcett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Fawcett doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Howards clinches. Howards lands with a right to the head. Fawcett has had enough of the clinch but Howards keeps him there for the moment. Howards makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Fawcett wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Howards breaks the clinch.
Howards is looking to clinch but Fawcett is avoiding it.
Howards punishes Fawcett's body with a nice straight punch. Howards clinches with his opponent.
Howards pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Howards lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fawcett dodges the punch combination from Howards.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Howards throws a combination. Fawcett tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Fawcett takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. A looping hook to the body misses from Howards. Fawcett does a little dance to reset his feet. Howards fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fawcett on the side of the head. Howards digs a good hook to Fawcett's body.
Howards connects with a body shot. Howards connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fawcett. Fawcett circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Fawcett avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Howards tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fawcett swats him away and circles back towards the center. Fawcett throws a sloppy head kick and Howards moves out of range easily. Howards throws a right hand that Fawcett ducks under and follows up with a left that Fawcett also avoids with ease. Howards is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Howards moves into the clinch successfully.
Howards keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fawcett's efforts to push away. Howards breaks the clinch.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Howards throws a nice looking combination but Fawcett bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Fawcett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Howards throws out the jab. Howards throws a right hand that Fawcett ducks under and follows up with a left that Fawcett also avoids with ease. Howards moves into the clinch successfully.
Fawcett wants to break free but Howards has control.
Howards keeps control of Fawcett as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Howards breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Howards is looking to clinch but Fawcett is avoiding it.
Howards missing with a left hand there. Fawcett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Billy Howards is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Howards fails to land with a series of punches.
Fawcett throws a head kick but Howards moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Howards. Fawcett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Fawcett on the wrong end of a nice jab. Howards tries to clinch up but Fawcett circles away and keeps his distance.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Howards throws a series of punches but Fawcett avoids them all with ease. Howards tries to clinch up and Fawcett counters with a flying knee. Nice. Howards tries to clinch but Fawcett is having none of it. Howards doesn't manage to clinch there - Fawcett circles away.
Howards dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Howards fails in his attempt to clinch. Howards is looking to clinch. Fawcett misses with a series of wild punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Howards looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Howards wants to clinch.
That's eight 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. Howards moves out of range as Fawcett strikes. Howards jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Howards wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Howards misses with a series of wild punches.
Howards throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fawcett avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fawcett circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fawcett throws a head kick but Howards moves out of range.
Howards showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fawcett.
Howards fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fawcett is out of range.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Fawcett tries to keep at a distance but Howards has taken the fight into the clinch. Fawcett is trying to break the clinch but Howards is controlling him. Howards escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Howards misses with a takedown attempt - Fawcett sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Howards throws an off balance right hand
and Fawcett counters with a stiff right hand. Fawcett throws a sloppy head kick and Howards moves out of range easily. Howards closes the distance and clinches. Howards is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fawcett is defending well for now. Fawcett is trying to break the clinch but Howards has him pressed against the ropes. Howards is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fawcett pulls him back up using the underhooks. Howards keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fawcett's efforts to push away. Howards stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Howards breaks the clinch.
Howards looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Howards dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Stuart Fawcett's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Fawcett tries to keep at a distance but Howards has taken the fight into the clinch. Howards lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fawcett backwards. Fawcett escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fawcett misses with a head kick.
Fawcett moves out of range of the body kick. Howards showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fawcett.
Howards tries to clinch but Fawcett is having none of it. Howards avoids the head kick by Fawcett.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Howards darts in trying to clinch and Fawcett counters with a big head kick but Howards shrugs it off. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Howards lands a jab. Howards throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round. Howards tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fawcett swats him away and circles back towards the center. Howards tries to clinch but Fawcett is having none of it. Howards digs a good body shot into Fawcett's ribs. The fight stays on the outside here - Howards looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Howards closes the distance but Fawcett moves to the side and Fawcett counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Howards misses with a wild body shot. Howards shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fawcett as he avoids it easily. Howards darts in and out, connecting with a jab. A lazy left from Howards finds it's target. Howards tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fawcett swats him away and circles back towards the center. Howards wants to clinch. Fawcett tries to keep at a distance but Howards has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Howards keeps control of Fawcett as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Howards lands with a short head shot on the inside. Howards breaks the clinch.
Howards tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Fawcett manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Fawcett keeps the fight on the outside. Howards moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Howards shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Fawcett tries a head kick but it misses.
Howards throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Fawcett throws a head kick but Howards moves out of range.
Howards throws a series of punches but Fawcett moves out of range. Fawcett throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Howards.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Howards throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fawcett sees it coming and avoids it easily. Howards misses with a takedown and Fawcett counters with a flying knee. Nice. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Howards. That's going to take a lot out of him. Howards tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Fawcett manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Fawcett throws a head kick but Howards moves out of range.
Fawcett swats away the attempt to clinch by Howards. Fawcett misses with a head kick.
Howards darts in and clinches Fawcett up against the ropes. Howards lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fawcett. A hook to the body from Howards.
A right handed body shot lands from Howards.
Howards lands a body shot in the clinch.
Howards manages to break the clinch.
Howards lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fawcett at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Decent striking displayed by Howards there. Howards ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fawcett moves away. A jab lands there for Howards. Howards looks to clinch and Fawcett counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Howards is lucky that one didn't land flush. Howards throws a head kick that misses. Howards closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Fawcett did well to prevent Howards getting side control. Fawcett pushes Howards off looking to stand but Howards dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Howards stands up from half guard. Howards swinging wildly here.
Fawcett throws a head kick but Howards moves out of range.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Howards closes the distance and lands a one-two. Nice cross by Howards. Howards misses the shot to the body. Howards throws a combination. Fawcett tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Fawcett looks to land a combination but Howards avoids it well. Howards wants to clinch. Fawcett takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Howards lands with a cross. Howards wants to clinch. Howards tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fawcett swats him away and circles back towards the center. Fawcett dodges the punch combination from Howards.
That's six minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Sloppy strikes from Fawcett. Those never looked like landing. Howards falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Fawcett counter with a right hand. Howards instigates a clinch. Howards digs a right hand underneath Fawcett's ribcage. Fawcett let out a lung full of air as it connected. Howards has Fawcett pressed against the ropes, preventing Fawcett from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Howards breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Howards tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Howards fails in his attempt to clinch. Fawcett on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. A head kick by Howards misses and Fawcett counters with a big head kick but Howards shrugs it off. Fawcett misses with a double jab.
Howards tries to clinch there but Fawcett circles away.
Howards connects with a body shot.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Howards tries to close the distance and clinch but Fawcett swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Howards misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Howards wants to clinch. Howards tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Howards throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fawcett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Howards looks to clinch and Fawcett counters with a three punch combo that has Howards backing up. Howards nods at Fawcett to acknowledge the strikes. Howards blocks a head kick by Fawcett.
Howards tries to close the distance and clinch but Fawcett swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Howards lands a slapping body shot.
Howards doesn't manage to clinch there - Fawcett circles away.
Fawcett takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Fawcett circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's eight 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. Fawcett throws a head kick that misses. Fawcett swats away the attempt to clinch by Howards. Howards throws a series of punches but Fawcett moves out of range. Fawcett avoids a kick to the body.
Howards fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Howards closes the distance but Fawcett moves to the side and Fawcett counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Howards is lucky that one didn't land flush. Fawcett misses with a head kick.
Fawcett keeps the fight on the outside. Danga de danga de dang - Howards scores with a four punch combination! Fawcett throws a right and a left that both miss. Fawcett gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Howards. Fawcett misses with a few strikes there.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Fawcett tries to keep at a distance but Howards has taken the fight into the clinch. Howards lands an elbow inside that Fawcett shrugs off. Fawcett is trying to break the clinch but Howards is controlling him. Howards dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes. Howards throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Fawcett looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Howards breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Howards stuns Fawcett with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Howards tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Fawcett paws at him with a jab and circles away. Howards is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fawcett can do to turn this around? Howards gets a clinch. A quick uppercut on the inside from Howards. Howards digs a right hand into Fawcett's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fawcett's gas tank. Howards breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Howards wants to clinch. Stuart Fawcett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Billy Howards is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Fawcett gets caught napping as Howards dives in and scores a takedown. Fawcett manages to retain guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Billy Howards showed his dominance in that final round. Well Howards 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight for Billy Howards! Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight for Billy Howards! Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight for Billy Howards!
Billy Howards wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rich Granderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rey Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Griffin has chosen Bad Meets Evil - Fast Lane as his entrance music. Rey Griffin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rich Granderson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rey Griffin! The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Bruno Hogan and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Granderson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Griffin! Granderson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. A nice elbow there by Granderson. Granderson raining down shots from the mount! Granderson looking to control but Griffin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Griffin flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Griffin wants to try and get back to his feet. Granderson controlling the position easily from mount. Granderson lands a nice shot to the head. Griffin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Granderson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Granderson controlling from the full mount. You get the feeling that Griffin really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Granderson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Griffin manages to avoid the submission attempt. Granderson lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round. Granderson advances nicely into full mount. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Granderson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Griffin throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. Griffin's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. Granderson landing strikes from the mount and Griffin is in trouble! Granderson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Griffin is surviving well by controlling Granderson's body position as best he can. Griffin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Granderson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Griffin?
Granderson 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. Griffin takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Granderson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Granderson landing shots from mount. Granderson looking to control and managing it successfully. Griffin takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. 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! Griffin is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Granderson locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Griffin is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rich Granderson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Austin Nidorenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Gold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gold is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Lloyd Banks Feat. Eminem - Where I'm At. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Austin Nidorenko! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Gold! The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Winston Howard and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gold throws a combination that misses and Nidorenko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gold thinking. Gold throws a nice looking combination but Nidorenko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Gold misses with the combination.
Gold fails to land with a series of punches.
Gold swats away the attempt to clinch by Nidorenko. Nidorenko tries to clinch and Gold counters with a crisp one two that drops Nidorenko! Gold thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Nidorenko to his feet! Nidorenko is in big trouble! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A jab from Nidorenko finds it's way through Gold's defenses. Gold throws a combination that misses and Nidorenko counters with a one-two to the body. Gold swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nidorenko wants to clinch and Gold counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Nidorenko badly! He tries to strike back but Gold puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Nidorenko out cold! Oh man, Nidorenko will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mike Gold!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jake Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Lytle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jake Shields could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to James Lytle's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jake Shields! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Lytle! The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Damien Edna and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Shields defending well as Lytle loads up on a big left hand. Lytle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Shields changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lytle tries to avoid it but Shields manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lytle to the ground. Lytle escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Lytle throws a series of punches but Shields avoids them all with ease. Lytle scores with a nice head shot.
It looks like Jake Shields has been cut. Lytle throws a hook but Shields avoids it easily. Lytle throws a right and a left that both miss. Shields walks into a straight right hand from Lytle. Shields circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Lytle. Shields falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Lytle!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Lytle! James Lytle retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Greissi Jiorgite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derya Sevket (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sevket has chosen In the Club as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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200 cm
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242 lbs
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196 cm
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265 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very strong |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Greissi Jiorgite! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Derya Sevket! The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Summer Carpenter and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sevket throws a head kick but Jiorgite moves out of range.
Jiorgite misses with a low kick. Sevket drives through and clinches with Jiorgite against the ropes.
Sevket working Jiorgite over with knees to the body. Sevket pulls Jiorgite into guard.
Sevket keeping moving, preventing Jiorgite from controlling successfully. Jiorgite drops back looking for a leg! Sevket is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sevket manages to kick Jiorgite off! Jiorgite jumps back into Sevket's guard. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Sevket wants to stand up but Jiorgite is controlling him. Jiorgite trying to control but Sevket is working from the bottom. Jiorgite pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sevket is keeping the position for now. Sevket looking for a sweep. Not yet Sevket, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sevket is looking to stand up but Jiorgite isn't so interested in that idea. Sevket looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jiorgite is one step ahead there. Sevket is looking to stand up but Jiorgite isn't so interested in that idea. Sevket being controlled here, momentarily. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Jiorgite prevents Sevket from getting back to his feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Jiorgite dodges the punch combination from Sevket.
Jiorgite goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Jiorgite closes the distance and clinches. Sevket drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sevket misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jiorgite.
Sevket is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jiorgite is defending well for now. Sevket missing with knees to the body.
Sevket wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jiorgite has him pressed against the ropes. Jiorgite prevents Sevket from breaking the clinch. Sevket with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sevket tries to break the clinch but Jiorgite is controlling the position. Jiorgite keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sevket's efforts to push away. Sevket is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Sevket tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jiorgite blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Jiorgite prevents Sevket from breaking the clinch. Sevket looking to slow down the pace here. Sevket throws an elbow but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sevket tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sevket trying to land knees to the body.
Sevket throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jiorgite wants a takedown.
Sevket tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sevket looks gassed! Jiorgite wants a takedown.
Sevket looking to throw knees to the head but Jiorgite is blocking nicely.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sevket as Jiorgite tries to tie him up. Sevket looking for a takedown. Greissi Jiorgite has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derya Sevket. Sevket has Jiorgite pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Jiorgite manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Jiorgite misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sevket tries to land a knee to the head but Jiorgite blocks with his arms.
Sevket missing with knees to the body.
Sevket lands a knee to the body.
Sevket misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jiorgite.
Jiorgite is pushing Sevket up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Jiorgite has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Sevket regains guard immediately. Jiorgite won't allow Sevket to get back to his feet. Jiorgite sitting in guard here, content to control. Jiorgite got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sevket has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jiorgite has managed to get both his arms back between Sevket's legs - danger averted. Jiorgite drops back looking for a leg! Sevket is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sevket manages to kick Jiorgite off! Jiorgite jumps back into Sevket's guard. Jiorgite trying to control the position from guard on top but Sevket is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Sevket keeping full guard, as Jiorgite tries to pass. Jiorgite advances to half guard. Jiorgite is looking for a kimura here.
Sevket is in trouble now - Jiorgite has advanced to mount! Sevket wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.
Sevket tries to reverse the position but Jiorgite maintains control.
That's six minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Jiorgite controlling the pace for now. Sevket regains half guard. The fighters are battling for position here. Sevket manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Sevket looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jiorgite puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Jiorgite passes the guard and advances to mount! Sevket is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Sevket is desperately trying to improve his position but Jiorgite has a good base and remains in mount. Jiorgite wants to control the pace but Sevket is squirming around nicely.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Jiorgite is really struggling to control Sevket but he's trying to hold on to the position. Jiorgite controlling his opponent. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Sevket tries to reverse the position but Jiorgite maintains control. Jiorgite controlling his opponent. Jiorgite looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. Sevket tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Jiorgite jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Sevket manages to avoid the submission attempt. Jiorgite trying to control the action but Sevket is working from the bottom. Sevket is trying to improve his position. Sevket manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Sevket is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jiorgite sees it coming and defends easily. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Jiorgite gets full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Sevket has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jiorgite is proving hard to escape from. Sevket with a flurry of punches that miss. Sevket stopping the sweep attempt from Jiorgite. Sevket wants to stand but Jiorgite is controlling his posture from full guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greissi Jiorgite 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.
Sevket closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. Jiorgite is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Sevket lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Greissi Jiorgite has been cut. Sevket missing with knees to the body.
Jiorgite changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sevket fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sevket closes the distance and pushes Jiorgite back into the ropes. Sevket unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sevket landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sevket putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jiorgite in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Sevket scores with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Sevket throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jiorgite tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sevket tries to land knees in the clinch but Jiorgite avoids the damage to the body. Sevket is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jiorgite is defending well for now. Jiorgite gets through Sevket's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Jiorgite dodges an elbow strike from Sevket.
Sevket crunches a lovely knee into Jiorgite's ribcage. Sevket gets control of Jiorgite's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sevket will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Sevket is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Jiorgite's corner is telling him to maintain position. Sevket wants to stand but Jiorgite is controlling the position. Jiorgite controls from within his opponent's guard. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Jiorgite slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jiorgite blocks the strikes from Sevket.
Sevket tries to get back to half guard but can't. Jiorgite has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Sevket! Jiorgite trying to control but he's not successful this time. Sevket really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jiorgite can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sevket is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jiorgite is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sevket has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Jiorgite trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Jiorgite won't let Sevket get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. Sevket is desperately trying to improve his position but Jiorgite has a good base and remains in mount. Sevket is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Jiorgite wants to control the pace but Sevket is squirming around nicely. Sevket really wants to buck Jiorgite off and get back to his feet. Jiorgite can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sevket is looking to escape.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Sevket really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sevket is squirming around, avoiding Jiorgite's attempts to control the action. Sevket wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.
Jiorgite looking to control but Sevket is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Sevket wants to try and get back to his feet. Sevket keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jiorgite wants to control the pace but Sevket is squirming around nicely.
That's six minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Sevket can't escape the position.
Jiorgite tries to control but Sevket wriggling away. Sevket is trying to get back to his feet but can't. Jiorgite controlling the pace for now. Sevket sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Still in half guard, Jiorgite seems content to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Greissi Jiorgite. Sevket pushes Jiorgite up against the ropes in a clinch.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Jiorgite is stalling here.
Sevket trying to control the position but instead, Jiorgite has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sevket into the ropes. Sevket tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jiorgite avoids it. Sevket's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Sevket looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Sevket misses with a takedown and Jiorgite counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Sevket is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jiorgite is defending well for now. Jiorgite blocks an elbow strike. Sevket looks to throw an elbow but misses. Jiorgite works on Sevket's body with a couple of short punches. Sevket tries a knee to the head but Jiorgite blocks it.
Sevket prevents the takedown attempt.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Sevket is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jiorgite is defending well for now. Sevket trying to land knees to the body.
Sevket throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sevket is trying to break the clinch but Jiorgite has him pressed against the ropes. Jiorgite holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Sevket tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sevket misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jiorgite.
Jiorgite lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sevket or not. Jiorgite avoiding damage.
Sevket throws an elbow that misses.
Jiorgite lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes. Sevket is trying to push Jiorgite away but Jiorgite has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Sevket using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jiorgite has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jiorgite is struggling to control the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Jiorgite blocks an elbow strike from Sevket.
Jiorgite has Sevket pressed against the ropes.
Sevket has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Sevket wants a takedown but no success here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Jiorgite dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes. Jiorgite has clasped his hands together around Sevket's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Jiorgite tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Sevket manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Greissi Jiorgite will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Greissi Jiorgite's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The fight moves into the clinch position. Sevket pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Sevket moves into the clinch successfully.
Jiorgite looking to slow down the pace here. Sevket wants to stall.
Jiorgite prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sevket trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sevket jumps guard but Jiorgite stands there with Sevket around his waist. Sevket gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sevket with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jiorgite will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sevket up against the ropes. Sevket takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Sevket landing knees to the body.
Derya Sevket seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sevket prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sevket throws an elbow that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Sevket just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jiorgite's brow. A knee to the head by Sevket.
Sevket misses with a knee strike.
Jiorgite gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sevket.
Greissi Jiorgite has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derya Sevket. Sevket with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jiorgite wants to stall.
Jiorgite on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jiorgite is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sevket gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jiorgite.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Sevket scores with a knee to the head.
Jiorgite stalling.
Sevket unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jiorgite lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Jiorgite goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sevket prevents it.
Sevket throws an elbow that misses.
Jiorgite takes a knee to the side of the body. Sevket misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jiorgite.
Sevket tries to land a knee to the head but Jiorgite blocks with his arms.
Sevket is trying to force a seperation but Jiorgite has the dominant position. Sevket trying to land knees to the body.
Sevket tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jiorgite is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. Sevket misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jiorgite.
Jiorgite trying to control the position but instead, Sevket has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jiorgite into the ropes. Sevket's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Greissi Jiorgite is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Sevket clinches. Jiorgite misses with a hook to the ribs.
A battle for position here, against the ropes. Sevket using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jiorgite has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jiorgite misses with a punch to the body.
Jiorgite is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sevket is keeping busy. A battle for position here, against the ropes.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Jiorgite tries to stall but Sevket uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sevket obliges. Sevket tries to land a knee to the head but Jiorgite blocks with his arms.
Jiorgite trying to stall but Sevket improves his position.
Sevket misses with a knee to the head. Sevket is trying to break the clinch but Jiorgite is controlling him. Sevket is stalling here.
Jiorgite wants to stall.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Sevket throws an elbow but misses. Sevket creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Jiorgite tries to score a body lock takedown but Sevket shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Jiorgite tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sevket's elbow.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Sevket missing with knees to the body.
Sevket trying to land knees to the body.
Jiorgite blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Jiorgite wants a takedown but no success here.
Sevket misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jiorgite.
Sevket breaks the clinch.
Sevket shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Jiorgite makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Sevket checks a low kick from Jiorgite. Sevket gets in close and instigates a clinch. Sevket is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Jiorgite looking to slow down the pace here. Sevket with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's six minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Jiorgite content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sevket with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Jiorgite is pressed up against the ropes. Sevket has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jiorgite down to the mat. Jiorgite avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Jiorgite tries to score with a low kick but Sevket moves his leg out of the way. Jiorgite closes the distance and clinches. Jiorgite prevents the takedown attempt.
Sevket gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jiorgite.
Jiorgite lands a takedown into guard.
Jiorgite advances position into side control! Sevket is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Jiorgite has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Sevket tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops. Sevket holding both Jiorgite 's hands and preventing any damage. Jiorgite has got one arm under Sevket's chin. This could be trouble... Sevket trying to control the other hand but Jiorgite gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Sevket has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Greissi Jiorgite! Greissi Jiorgite is the new heavyweight champion!
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