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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Greywar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Bolten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Joey Bolten was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Greywar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Joey Bolten!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Hugh Johnson and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bolten checks a leg kick.
Bolten tries to keep at a distance but Greywar has taken the fight into the clinch.
Greywar presses Bolten against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Greywar throws a punch but it's blocked by Bolten.
Greywar really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bolten jumps into guard, dragging Greywar to the mat.
Greywar preventing the sweep.
Greywar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Greywar won't allow Bolten to sweep him here.
Greywar working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bolten keeping moving, preventing Greywar from controlling successfully.
Greywar throwing strikes but missing.
Greywar postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greywar throwing strikes but missing.
Greywar working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bolten's head.
Bolten is looking to stand up but Greywar isn't so interested in that idea.
Greywar has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Greywar throws a strike but Bolten rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bolten stands up from Greywar's guard - Bolten perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolten takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mike Greywar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bolten misses with a kick to the body.
Bolten misses with a leg kick.
Greywar throws a sloppy head kick and Bolten moves out of range easily.
Greywar gets a clinch.
Greywar cracks Bolten with a nice body shot.
Greywar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bolten backwards.
Bolten fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bolten escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Greywar throws a head kick that Bolten semi-blocks.
Bolten bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bolten slips under a jab from Greywar.
Greywar gets a clinch.
Greywar throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bolten blocks it with crossed arms.
Greywar is working Bolten over against the cage.
Greywar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bolten landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Greywar misses with a knee strike.
Bolten is trying to break the clinch but Greywar is controlling him.
Greywar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bolten's elbow.
Greywar putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bolten in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bolten decides to pull guard.
Greywar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Greywar looking to sit in guard and control but Bolten gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolten tries to stand but Greywar is controlling from the bottom.
Greywar 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.
Bolten would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Greywar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Greywar working a defensive guard here.
Bolten forces his way into half guard.
Bolten is thwarting Greywar's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolten in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Greywar tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Bolten!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joey Bolten!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Caleb Reimer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reimer comes to the cage accompanied by BLUNT- The Iron Maiden. Caleb Reimer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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178 lbs
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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
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Caleb Reimer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johnny Law!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Bruno Hogan and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reimer tests Law's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Law shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Reimer counters with a leg kick.
Reimer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Law is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reimer.
Law shoots and misses
and Reimer counters with a stiff right hand.
Law misses with a double jab
and Reimer counters with a big head kick but Law shrugs it off.
A good leg kick by Reimer.
Law lands a nice shot to the body.
Reimer misses with a body kick.
Reimer throws a front kick that sends Law stumbling back into the cage.
Reimer throws a lazy uppercut
and Law cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Law 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reimer tries to work over Law's front leg with a kick but Law checks it.
Law checks a leg kick.
Law throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Law throws a sloppy body shot
letting Reimer counter with a right hand.
Reimer scores with a spinning back kick!
Reimer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Law tries for a takedown but Reimer circles away easily
and Reimer counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Caleb Reimer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Law.
Law looks gassed!
Reimer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Reimer closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Reimer scores with a leg kick.
Law misses with an uppercut
and Reimer counters with a low kick, right behind Law 's knee.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reimer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Reimer lands a head kick. Law smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Caleb Reimer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reimer throws a sloppy head kick and Law moves out of range easily.
Reimer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jab, jab by Reimer - just one landing.
Reimer thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reimer clinches up against the cage.
Reimer lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Johnny Law has been cut.
Law managing to block the knees to the body from Reimer.
Still in the clinch, Reimer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Reimer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Reimer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Law's defenses.
Reimer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Law avoiding damage as Reimer throws knees to the body.
Reimer lands a good knee to the midsection. Law won't want to take too many of those.
Reimer lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Law wants to break the clinch but can't.
Reimer lands an elbow just above Law 's eye.
Reimer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Law is rocked!
Law takes an elbow to the forehead.
Law is still on wobbly legs! Can Reimer finish him?
Reimer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Reimer lands an elbow inside that Law shrugs off.
Reimer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Law's defenses.
Law tries to break the clinch but Reimer is controlling the position.
Law seems to have recovered his senses.
Law tries to break the clinch but Reimer is controlling the position.
Reimer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Law takes an elbow to the forehead.
Reimer lands an elbow inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law takes a knee to the side of the body.
Reimer lands a nice elbow.
Reimer using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reimer.
Law has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Reimer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Law takes an elbow to the forehead.
Law is looking to break free of the clinch but Reimer has double underhooks.
Reimer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Reimer.
Nice elbow from Reimer.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reimer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Reimer lands an elbow that stopped Law in his tracks for a moment.
Reimer keeps control of Law as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Law looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Reimer unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Reimer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That has opened up Johnny Law's cut even more.
Nice elbow from Reimer.
Law wants to break free but Reimer has control.
Law takes a knee to the side of the body.
Reimer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Reimer scores a nice knee to the body.
Reimer scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Law avoiding damage as Reimer throws knees to the body.
Reimer working Law over with knees to the body.
Reimer lands a nice elbow.
Reimer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Law backwards.
Law drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A right handed body shot lands from Reimer.
Reimer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Reimer putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Law in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reimer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Law is defending well for now.
Law has had enough of the clinch but Reimer keeps him there for the moment.
Reimer missing with knees to the body.
Law on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Reimer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Law's efforts to push away.
Reimer missing with knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Law managing to block the knees to the body from Reimer.
Reimer missing with knees to the body.
Reimer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Law.
Law doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reimer is leaning against Law and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caleb Reimer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Law's cut.
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.
Reimer cracks the inside of Law's front leg.
Reimer bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Law crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Reimer - the referee stops the clock and Law gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Reimer. Law manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Reimer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Reimer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Reimer thuds his shin into the meat of Law's side.
Reimer thuds his shin into the meat of Law's side.
Law throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Reimer counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Law misses with an uppercut
and Reimer counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Reimer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Law can do to turn this around?
Reimer rushes Law and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Reimer using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Reimer landing knees to the body.
Law is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reimer lands a nice elbow.
Reimer lands a shoulder strike.
Reimer utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A hook to the body from Reimer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reimer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Law.
Reimer is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Law takes an elbow to the temple.
Reimer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Reimer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Law takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice elbow from Reimer.
Law is trying to push Reimer away but Reimer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Reimer crunches a lovely knee into Law's ribcage.
Reimer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Law avoids it.
Reimer lands a body shot.
Reimer stops a takedown attempt from Law.
Reimer lands an elbow inside that Law shrugs off.
Law working hard to break the clinch.
Knees to the body from Reimer.
Reimer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Reimer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Law.
Law managing to block the knees to the body from Reimer.
Law tries for a takedown. No joy.
Reimer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Law avoids it.
Nice body punch from Reimer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Reimer.
Reimer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Reimer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Law is defending well for now.
Reimer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Law's defenses.
Law tries to break free but Reimer pushes him back against the cage.
Law's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Law tries to throw a body punch but Reimer avoids it by throwing Law back against the cage.
Law takes an elbow to the forehead.
Law looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Reimer lands a nice elbow.
Reimer lands an elbow just above Law 's eye.
Caleb Reimer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Law working hard to break the clinch.
Reimer lands a nice elbow.
Reimer is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Reimer putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Law in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Reimer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Law avoiding damage as Reimer throws knees to the body.
Reimer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Laws head.
Reimer lands a knee to the body.
Reimer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Law avoids it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Reimer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Reimer.
The cut above Johnny Law's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reimer lands with a right to the head.
Reimer lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Reimer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Law has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Reimer.
Reimer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Law.
Reimer lands a good knee to the midsection. Law won't want to take too many of those.
Reimer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Law.
Reimer putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Law in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Reimer trying to land knees to the body.
Law tries to circle away but Reimer has him pinned against the cage.
Good body shot from Reimer.
Reimer trying to land knees to the body.
Law tries to work over Reimer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice elbow from Reimer.
Reimer has Law pressed against the cage, preventing Law from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Reimer lands a damaging elbow.
Reimer tries to land knees in the clinch but Law avoids the damage to the body.
Knees to the body from Reimer.
Reimer lands a damaging elbow.
Reimer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Reimer is pressed up against the cage. Law has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Reimer down to the mat. Reimer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Caleb Reimer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Law.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reimer lands a nice hook to Law's body. Law takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Reimer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Law has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Reimer.
Reimer jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Law has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Reimer.
Law takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Reimer cracks the inside of Law's front leg.
Reimer lands a nice looking kick to the body. Law takes a step back to recover.
Caleb Reimer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Law tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reimer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Law's sensitive parts.
Reimer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Law misses with a lunging right hand
and Reimer counters with a low kick, right behind Law 's knee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caleb Reimer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Law's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A punch combination from Law misses.
Reimer is looking to slow Law down with leg kicks.
Reimer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Reimer. That's going to slow Law down.
Reimer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Law shoots and misses
and Reimer counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Law misses with a takedown attempt
and Reimer counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Law on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Reimer. Reimer obviously looking to wear him down.
Reimer connects with an inside leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Reimer.
Reimer lands a front kick.
Reimer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Reimer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reimer lands a leg kick that knocks Law off balance momentarily.
Law takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Reimer lands a body shot.
Reimer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Reimer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Reimer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Reimer throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Reimer throws a one two combo.
Law takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Law takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reimer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Reimer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Law takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Reimer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reimer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Law.
Law misses with a body shot.
Reimer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
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!
Reimer scores with a leg kick.
Reimer is looking to slow Law down with leg kicks.
Law throws a right and a left that both miss.
Law has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Reimer.
Reimer scores with a nice body kick.
Law on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Reimer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Law.
Reimer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Reimer throws a leg kick which misses Law's front leg but catches the back leg as Law tries to avoid it.
Reimer scores with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reimer cracks a nice hook into Law's ribs.
Johnny Law is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reimer scores with a jab to the body.
Reimer thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Law if he has to take too many more of those.
Reimer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Law throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Reimer.
Reimer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reimer scores with a push kick.
Reimer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Good leg kick by Reimer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Good leg kick by Reimer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Law takes one on the button.
Law takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Law takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reimer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice cross by Reimer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reimer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Reimer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Reimer thows a body kick. Law tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Reimer tries to clinch but Law moves out of range.
Law swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Reimer counters with a thumping low kick.
Reimer throws a quick inside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reimer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Law crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Reimer - the referee stops the clock and Law gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Reimer. Law manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Johnny Law has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reimer throws a good cross that connects.
And that's the end of the fight!
Caleb Reimer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Reimer 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 30:24
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:24
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caleb Reimer!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike Wazowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Casey Silk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wazowski kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Never Gonna Give You Up. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Wazowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Casey Silk!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Bruno Hogan and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silk lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wazowski circles away quickly and effectively.
Silk misses with a double jab
and Wazowski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Casey Silk has been cut.
Wazowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silk.
Silk shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wazowski makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Casey Silk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silk misses with a double jab.
Wazowski swings away with a body shot that misses
and Silk counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Silk throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wazowski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Silk sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wazowski is controlling Silk's posture.
Wazowski has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Silk working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Silk's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Silk won't allow Wazowski to sweep him here.
Silk stops Wazowski from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wazowski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Silk throws a big right hand that misses.
Silk throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wazowski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Silk advances position into side control!
Silk is working Wazowski over with some ground and pound from side control.
Wazowski is trying to get back to half guard.
Wazowski manages to work his way to half guard, despite Silk's best efforts.
Silk sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wazowski defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wazowski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silk is working away from the top position though.
Silk throwing shots but Wazowski is blocking nicely.
Wazowski is breathing heavily.
Wazowski is looking for a sweep. Silk is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silk is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Silk has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Silk 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.
Silk is keen to just control but Wazowski is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wazowski trying to control from the bottom.
Silk scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wazowski trying to control but Silk postures up.
Silk missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Silk missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Silk wants to pass to mount but Wazowski is defending the position.
Silk thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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.
Ground and pound from Silk.
Silk landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Silk missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nice strikes from Silk there.
Silk lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wazowski regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Silk.
Wazowski is trying to keep Silk in close.
Silk pushes down on Wazowski's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Casey Silk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Casey Silk's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wazowski throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wazowski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wazowski swinging wildly here.
Wazowski is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Silk.
Silk misses with a series of wild punches.
Silk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Silk shoots and misses
and Wazowski counters with a left to the body.
A big left from Wazowski misses.
Silk lands a nice hook to Wazowski's body. Wazowski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Silk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silk swinging wildly here.
Wazowski throws a hook to the side of Silk's head but Silk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Silk lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wazowski misses with a double jab.
Silk misses with an uppercut. Wazowski saw that one coming.
Casey Silk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silk gets a takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wazowski trying to control here.
Silk is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Silk controlling the action here.
Silk not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silk passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Wazowski!
Silk landing strikes, looking to finish!
Wazowski is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wazowski is bucking up trying to escape but Silk cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Silk jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Wazowski is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Wazowski and Silk has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Wazowski holding on.
Silk misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silk taking a break here but Wazowski is having none of it and regains half guard.
Wazowski trying to hold on to Silk's head to control him but Silk postures up.
Casey Silk has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wazowski has hold of Silk's hands but Silk slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Silk is nestled in close to Wazowski, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Silk not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wazowski connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Silk is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silk not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Silk is thwarting Wazowski's attempts to control the position.
Wazowski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Silk.
Silk slips a nice elbow through Wazowski's hands, connecting with Wazowski's forehead.
Silk is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wazowski keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Casey Silk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Casey Silk's cut.
That's time! Wazowski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Wazowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silk throws a head kick that misses.
Silk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silk throws a big shot that misses.
A head kick by Silk misses
and Wazowski counters with a stiff right hand.
Wazowski avoids a kick to the body.
Silk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wazowski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Silk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Silk throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Silk keeps the fight on the outside.
Wazowski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Silk connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wazowski's hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silk shoots in looking for a takedown. Wazowski tries to sprawl out of it but Silk keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wazowski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Silk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wazowski avoids the head kick by Silk.
Silk connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wazowski momentarily.
Wazowski scores with a shot to the body.
Silk misses with a head kick.
Silk swats away the attempt to clinch by Wazowski.
Wazowski lands a nice hook to Silk's body. Silk takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Silk fails to land the takedown.
Wazowski scores with a shot to the body.
Wazowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wazowski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wazowski instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wazowski lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wazowski scores with a shoulder strike.
Wazowski lands a shoulder strike.
Wazowski connects with a nasty looking knee right to Silk's face.
Wazowski working Silk over with knees to the body.
Wazowski lands a damaging elbow.
Wazowski lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wazowski scores with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Wazowski.
Wazowski throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Silk blocks it with crossed arms.
Silk jumps guard but Wazowski stands there with Silk around his waist. Silk gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mike Wazowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Casey Silk.
Silk has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Wazowski uses from the top position.
Wazowski trying to control but Silk is working from the bottom.
Wazowski trying to stand up but can't free himself from Silk's guard.
Silk wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silk wants to get back to his feet but Wazowski is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Wazowski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Silk has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wazowski has managed to get both his arms back between Silk's legs - danger averted.
Wazowski won't allow Silk to sweep him here.
Silk is trying to control the position but Wazowski postures up.
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.
Wazowski pushing down on Silk's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wazowski works his way into side control.
Silk is looking to regain half guard here but Wazowski keeps moving and retains side control.
Silk is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mike Wazowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silk trying to control but Wazowski flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Casey Silk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wazowski trying to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Wazowski showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Silk has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Casey Silk!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nike Adonis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Fuck Tito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Adonis might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Flight of the Valkyries. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nike Adonis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chuck Fuck Tito!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Winston Howard and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adonis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Adonis misses with a wild body shot.
Adonis lands a jab to Fuck Tito's midsection.
Fuck Tito takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Adonis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fuck Tito.
Adonis misses with a head kick.
Adonis throws a leg kick
and Fuck Tito counters with a series of strikes that sends Adonis to the canvas! Fuck Tito follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
Adonis is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fuck Tito is controlling him.
Fuck Tito postures up in Adonis's guard and throws a big left but Adonis blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adonis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fuck Tito trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fuck Tito must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fuck Tito trying to control the position from guard on top but Adonis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adonis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Adonis is really struggling to control Fuck Tito but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Fuck Tito being controlled here momentarily.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Nike Adonis wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Adonis swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fuck Tito counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adonis misses with a hook. Fuck Tito ducked under it nicely.
Adonis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fuck Tito throws a shot from downtown. Adonis moves away and avoids it.
Adonis misses with a combination
and Fuck Tito counters with a low kick, right behind Adonis 's knee.
Adonis slips a straight right by Fuck Tito.
Fuck Tito keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Adonis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fuck Tito.
Adonis on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick from Adonis misses
and Fuck Tito counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Adonis is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adonis misses the body punch
and Fuck Tito scores with a counter punch that sends Adonis to the canvas! Fuck Tito smells blood - he's punishing Adonis with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Adonis has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chuck Fuck Tito!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roland McGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Marcos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcos has chosen Psyko - Konnan w/ Mad One as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Roland McGregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ricardo Marcos!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Steve Erwin and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marcos misses the body punch
and McGregor counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Marcos's guard now.
Marcos wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marcos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McGregor manages to get himself to full guard.
McGregor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marcos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McGregor wants to sweep here but Marcos controlling him for the moment.
Marcos sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marcos lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Marcos wants to control from the top but McGregor keeps moving.
Marcos not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcos throws a big right hand that misses.
Marcos throws a strike but McGregor rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Marcos has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
McGregor postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McGregor stopping the sweep attempt from Marcos.
McGregor wants to control from the top but Marcos keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McGregor is looking to work some ground and pound but Marcos has wrist control.
Marcos pulls McGregor in close to prevent any damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Marcos is trying to control the position but McGregor postures up.
McGregor throwing strikes but missing.
McGregor postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Marcos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marcos can't keep his opponent in guard - McGregor advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Marcos blocking the ground and pound attempt from McGregor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcos tries to roll over but McGregor keeps him under control.
McGregor is looking to advance position but Marcos won't allow it.
McGregor is just content to waste time from the top position. Marcos takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Marcos is trying to control the position but McGregor postures up.
Marcos seems keen to control McGregor's posture.
Marcos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McGregor manages to get himself to full guard.
Marcos trying to control the position from guard on top but McGregor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
McGregor looking to control.
McGregor 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.
Marcos working some strikes from top position.
Marcos content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McGregor bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marcos's guard.
Marcos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McGregor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McGregor throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marcos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McGregor 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.
That was a close round but I would say that Roland McGregor will probably get the nod.
That's time! McGregor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Marcos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGregor.
McGregor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Marcos tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and McGregor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. McGregor darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Marcos scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McGregor doesn't seem bothered though.
Marcos is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Marcos lands with a good body shot.
McGregor slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Marcos scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcos tries for a kimura but McGregor is defending well.
Marcos gets to mount! McGregor was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
McGregor tries to hold on but Marcos postures up.
Marcos wants to control the pace but McGregor is squirming around nicely.
McGregor is trying to escape the mount.
Marcos landing strikes from the mount.
McGregor is desperately trying to improve his position but Marcos has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcos wants to control the pace but McGregor is squirming around nicely.
Marcos putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
McGregor bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Marcos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McGregor.
Ricardo Marcos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Marcos looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Marcos wants to improve his position but instead McGregor has moved into half guard.
McGregor is taking a breather. Marcos says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcos blocking the ground and pound attempt from McGregor.
McGregor trying to control the action but Marcos is working from the bottom.
McGregor not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McGregor is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
McGregor tries to pass to full mount but Marcos defends it.
McGregor seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Marcos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McGregor sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Marcos defending well though.
Marcos wants to control but McGregor is keeping busy and won't allow it.
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.
Marcos is not content to let McGregor control the position.
McGregor thows a huge punch but Marcos dodges it nicely.
McGregor working Marcos over with strikes.
Marcos moves into full guard.
McGregor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marcos is keeping the position for now.
McGregor postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGregor tries to free his leg and advance position but Marcos is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Marcos 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!
McGregor moves out of range as Marcos strikes.
Marcos throws a big shot that misses.
McGregor misses with a hook to the body
and Marcos counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
McGregor dives in and grabs Marcos's left leg, looking for a takedown. Marcos pushes down on McGregor's head and hops out.
McGregor dodges the punch combination from Marcos.
McGregor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marcos counters with a takedown into side control.
McGregor is looking for a sweep.
McGregor is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Marcos off and has taken his back!
McGregor struggling to land strikes to the head as Marcos covers up.
McGregor is looking to control Marcos but Marcos is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcos can't escape the position.
Can Marcos hold on?! McGregor is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
McGregor is trying to stick to Marcos's back but Marcos is turning into McGregor. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in McGregor's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Marcos.
McGregor looking for a guillotine here but Marcos defends easily.
Marcos with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Marcos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McGregor keeping moving, preventing Marcos from controlling successfully.
McGregor 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.
Marcos scoring with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregor will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Marcos looking to sit in guard and control but McGregor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
McGregor wants to pass the guard but Marcos is keeping the position.
McGregor stands and throws Marcos's legs to the side, diving into side control.
McGregor is looking to take a break and control but Marcos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marcos gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcos desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Marcos tries to get to full guard but McGregor has control of the leg.
McGregor trying to control from half guard but Marcos is working away.
Marcos trying to control here.
McGregor not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McGregor content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
McGregor not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Marcos has his hands clasped together around McGregor's back. He's all about the action.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Marcos misses with a few strikes there.
McGregor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marcos was well out of range. Poor timing from McGregor.
McGregor misses with a looping left.
McGregor misses with a right hand
and Marcos counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in McGregor's guard now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Marcos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Marcos has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Marcos!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Alivero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Knuckles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alivero kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is One Winged Angel - Nobuo Uematsu. Knuckles has chosen When I'm Gone as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be fireworks!
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200 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Antonio Alivero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nate Knuckles!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Donatello Bradman and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alivero throws a poor cross that misses
and Knuckles counters with a straight right hand.
Knuckles cracks Alivero with a good jab.
Alivero swings widly with a right hand
and Knuckles cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alivero stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Alivero misses with an uppercut
and Knuckles counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knuckles walks into a left hand.
Knuckles takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Alivero misses with a right hand
and Knuckles makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Alivero swings widly with a right hand
and Knuckles counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alivero rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Knuckles counters with a three punch combo that has Alivero backing up. Alivero nods at Knuckles to acknowledge the strikes.
Knuckles throws a big shot that misses.
Alivero misses with a double jab
and Knuckles counters with a two punch combo.
Knuckles connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Alivero's hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alivero throws a lazy uppercut
and Knuckles counters with a nice body shot.
Alivero falls off balance throwing a combination
and Knuckles counters with a right hand to the body.
Alivero throws a poor cross that misses
and Knuckles counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alivero throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knuckles counters with a one-two to the body.
Jab by Alivero.
Antonio Alivero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alivero throws a lazy uppercut
and Knuckles counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Knuckles looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alivero throws a right hand that misses
and Knuckles counters with a nice body shot.
Knuckles is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Alivero had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Alivero throws a poor cross that misses
and Knuckles counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alivero misses with an uppercut
and Knuckles counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Alivero ducks under a wild hook from Knuckles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alivero misses with a hook
and Knuckles counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Alivero thinking.
Alivero throws a right hand that misses
and Knuckles counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alivero moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Alivero misses with an uppercut
and Alivero takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alivero misses with a hook
and Knuckles counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alivero misses with a double jab
and Knuckles counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Alivero thinking.
Alivero swings widly with a right hand
and Knuckles counters with a stiff right hand.
Alivero throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knuckles counters with a three punch combo that has Alivero backing up. Alivero nods at Knuckles to acknowledge the strikes.
Alivero throws a lazy uppercut
and Knuckles counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Knuckles.
Alivero throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knuckles counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alivero misses with a lunging right hand
and Alivero takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alivero throws a lazy uppercut
and Knuckles counters with a straight right hand.
Alivero rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Knuckles cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alivero clobbers Knuckles with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Alivero swings widly with a right hand
and Knuckles counters with a straight right hand.
Alivero throws a poor cross that misses
and Knuckles counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice jab there from Alivero.
Alivero swings widly with a right hand
and Knuckles counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alivero is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Alivero throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Knuckles to counter with a crisp jab.
Alivero throws a lazy uppercut
and Knuckles connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alivero misses with a hook to the body
and Knuckles connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alivero throws a lazy uppercut
and Knuckles counters with a left and a right that stings Alivero.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alivero throws a poor cross that misses
and Alivero takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alivero throws a poor cross that misses
and Knuckles makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Alivero throws a right hand that misses
and Knuckles counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Alivero thinking.
Alivero misses with an uppercut
and Knuckles counters with a stiff right hand.
Alivero looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alivero avoids the body shot from Knuckles.
Alivero swings widly with a right hand
and Knuckles connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knuckles takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Knuckles with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Alivero to score with a decent uppercut.
Knuckles closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alivero feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Knuckless jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Alivero misses with a right hand
and Knuckles counters with a stiff right hand.
Alivero misses with a right hand
and Knuckles counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Knuckles 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.
Alivero swings widly with a right hand
and Knuckles counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knuckles will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alivero uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knuckles.
Alivero tries to clinch but Knuckles moves away
and Knuckles counters with a three punch combo that has Alivero backing up. Alivero nods at Knuckles to acknowledge the strikes.
Alivero throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knuckles counters with a two punch combo.
Alivero throws a poor cross that misses
and Knuckles connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knuckles throws a series of punches but Alivero avoids them all with ease.
Knuckles throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alivero.
Alivero misses with a lunging right hand
and Knuckles counters with a left and a right that stings Alivero.
Danga de danga de dang - Alivero scores with a four punch combination!
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Alivero might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Alivero misses with an uppercut
and Knuckles counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knuckles is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alivero.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alivero swings widly with a right hand
and Knuckles connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knuckles connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Alivero connects with a jab.
Knuckles on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Alivero misses with a left hand
and Alivero takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alivero misses with an uppercut
and Knuckles counters with a nice uppercut.
Knuckles throws a jab when Alivero was well out of range.
Alivero misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Knuckles to counter with a crisp jab.
Alivero looks to clinch
and Knuckles connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alivero misses with a hook
and Knuckles counters with a nice body shot.
Alivero rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Knuckles counters with a left and a right that stings Alivero.
Alivero is rocked!
Alivero tries to clinch
and Knuckles counters with a three punch combo that has Alivero backing up. Alivero nods at Knuckles to acknowledge the strikes.
Oh Alivero is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alivero throws a predictable looking body shot
and Knuckles counters with a stiff right hand.
Alivero throws a lazy uppercut
and Knuckles counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alivero misses with an uppercut
and Knuckles counters with a left and a right that stings Alivero.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alivero swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Knuckles counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alivero swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Knuckles counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knuckles has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alivero wants to clinch
and Knuckles counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alivero lands the left hand.
Alivero misses with a left hand
and Knuckles counters with a left and a right that stings Alivero.
Alivero rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Knuckles makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nate Knuckles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alivero misses with a left hand
and Knuckles counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alivero throws an off balance right hand
and Knuckles counters with a right hand to the body.
Alivero seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alivero rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Knuckles counters with a series of strikes. Alivero will be more careful next time no doubt.
Alivero tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Knuckles counters with a series of strikes. Alivero will be more careful next time no doubt.
Alivero misses with an uppercut
enabling Knuckles to counter with a crisp jab.
Knuckles misses the jab.
Alivero tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Knuckles manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alivero misses with a right hand
and Knuckles counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Alivero misses with a hook
and Knuckles counters with a nice uppercut.
Alivero misses with a left hand
and Knuckles counters with a nice body shot.
Knuckles lands a head shot.
Alivero misses with a hook
and Knuckles counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alivero falls off balance throwing a combination
and Knuckles counters with a nice uppercut.
Alivero misses with a hook
and Knuckles counters with a two punch combo.
Alivero throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Knuckles to counter with a crisp jab.
Alivero misses with a right hand
and Knuckles counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alivero swings widly with a right hand
and Alivero takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alivero swings widly with a right hand
and Knuckles counters with a one-two to the body.
Knuckles on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Knuckles is working the combinations to good effect here.
Alivero throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knuckles counters with a lovely straight right hand!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alivero throws a left and a right that both miss
and Knuckles makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Alivero misses with a hook
and Knuckles counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alivero misses with an uppercut
and Knuckles counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Knuckles showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Alivero's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Knuckles circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alivero throws a right hand that misses
and Knuckles counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice jab there from Alivero.
Alivero throws an off balance right hand
and Knuckles counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knuckles misses with a wild combination.
Alivero swings widly with a right hand
and Knuckles counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alivero scores with a nice strike.
Knuckles drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Knuckles misses with a left hand
and Alivero counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab lands there for Knuckles.
Alivero shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Alivero throws a series of punches but Knuckles avoids them all with ease.
Alivero misses with a lunging right hand
and Knuckles counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alivero swings widly with a right hand
and Knuckles counters with a nice body shot.
Alivero throws an off balance right hand
enabling Knuckles to counter with a crisp jab.
Alivero tries to clinch up
enabling Knuckles to counter with a crisp jab.
Alivero swings widly with a right hand
and Knuckles makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Alivero ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Alivero misses with a combination
and Knuckles connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alivero misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alivero misses with a left hand
and Knuckles counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Knuckles throws a poor cross that misses
and Alivero counters with a one-two to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alivero looks to land a combination but Knuckles avoids it well.
Alivero tries to clinch but Knuckles moves out of range.
Alivero throws a lazy uppercut
and Knuckles counters with a one-two to the body.
Alivero rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Knuckles cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nate Knuckles is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Knuckles takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Alivero misses with a right hand
and Knuckles connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alivero throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alivero takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knuckles takes a jab right on the kisser.
Alivero throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knuckles counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Knuckles wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Alivero misses with a left hand
and Knuckles counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
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!
Alivero misses with a lunging right hand
and Knuckles cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alivero throws a right hand that misses
and Knuckles counters with a right hand to the body.
Knuckles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alivero throws a poor cross that misses
and Knuckles counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Alivero throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knuckles counters with a nice body shot.
Alivero misses with a combination
and Knuckles counters with a straight right hand.
Antonio Alivero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alivero throws a poor cross that misses
letting Knuckles counter with a right hand.
A left and a right from Alivero both land. Nice combination.
Alivero rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Knuckles counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alivero swings widly with a right hand
and Knuckles counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Knuckles throws a jab when Alivero was well out of range.
Alivero throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knuckles counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alivero misses with a hook
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Knuckles counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Alivero misses with a left hand
and Knuckles counters with a right hand to the body.
Alivero throws an off balance right hand
and Knuckles counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Knuckles 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Alivero throws a poor cross that misses
and Knuckles counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alivero closes the distance looking to clinch
and Knuckles counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alivero misses with a left hand
and Knuckles counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alivero misses with a jab to the body
and Knuckles counters with a series of strikes. Alivero will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knuckles throws a shot from downtown. Alivero moves away and avoids it.
Alivero swings widly with a right hand
and Knuckles counters with a left and a right that stings Alivero.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nate Knuckles comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Knuckles has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 26:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nate Knuckles!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bernard Blake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miller HighLife (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blake comes into the arena with Millencolin - Mr Clean blaring out of the sound system. Miller HighLife is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bernard Blake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Miller HighLife!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, John Mangel and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
HighLife throws a right hand that misses
letting Blake counter with a right hand.
Blake avoids the body shot from HighLife.
HighLife swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Blake counters with a straight right hand.
Blake avoids a punch combination nicely.
A momentary lapse in concentration from HighLife enables Blake to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. HighLife manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blake sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed HighLife's guard.
HighLife tries to get to full guard but Blake has control of the leg.
Blake not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Blake throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Blake missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Blake content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Blake thows a huge punch but HighLife dodges it nicely.
HighLife really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Blake. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Blake thows a huge punch but HighLife dodges it nicely.
Blake throwing shots but HighLife is blocking nicely.
Blake trying to control from half guard but HighLife is working away.
Blake not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Blake wants to lay and pray for a moment but HighLife keeps working.
Blake working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Blake thows a huge punch but HighLife dodges it nicely.
Blake throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Blake thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing HighLife to regain full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blake trying to control the position from guard on top but HighLife is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blake throws a big right hand that misses.
HighLife keeping moving, preventing Blake from controlling successfully.
HighLife preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Blake postures up in HighLife's guard and throws a big left but HighLife blocks it.
Blake in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Blake postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Blake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. HighLife swivels though and keeps the full guard.
HighLife is trying to keep Blake in close.
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.
Blake postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Blake trying to control but HighLife is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blake accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blake trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Blake pushes down on HighLife's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Blake throwing shots but HighLife is blocking nicely.
Blake prevents HighLife from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bernard Blake dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
HighLife throws a right hand that misses
and Blake counters with a nice double leg into side control. HighLife won't be happy with that.
Blake throws a strike aimed at the side of HighLife's head but HighLife avoids it well.
HighLife managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Blake.
Blake with the ground and pound but HighLife regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Blake is trying to control the action in half guard but HighLife is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Blake tries to pass to full mount but HighLife defends it.
Blake thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Blake thows a huge punch but HighLife dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
HighLife is controlling Blake's trapped leg to prevent Blake from advancing to side control.
Blake trying to control from half guard but HighLife is working away.
Blake with the ground and pound but HighLife uses the opportunity to regain guard.
HighLife working a defensive guard here.
Blake drops back, looking for a kneebar! HighLife looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. HighLife looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from HighLife!
HighLife in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
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.
Blake is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Blake is working hard here to advance position.
HighLife landing a few strikes.
HighLife landing strikes.
Blake sneaks back into half guard.
HighLife looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Blake with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Blake has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Blake wants to control but HighLife is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Blake is pressing down on HighLife's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Blake manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. HighLife manages to get himself to full guard.
Blake trying to control the position from guard on top but HighLife is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blake trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Blake showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Blake postures up in HighLife's guard and throws a big left but HighLife blocks it.
HighLife managing to control the position.
Blake 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 showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
HighLife keeping moving, preventing Blake from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if HighLife can do anything to dispel that myth.
Blake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. HighLife is keeping the position for now.
Blake with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blake throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Blake trying to control but HighLife is working from the bottom.
HighLife working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blake.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bernard Blake dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
HighLife takes a swing at Blake's ribcage but misses.
Blake lands a nice looking body shot.
Blake shoots in looking for a takedown but HighLife manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Blake's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Blake tries to clinch up.
Blake lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as HighLife backs up against the cage.
It looks like Miller HighLife has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
HighLife throws a poor cross that misses
and Blake counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blake feints a jab promting HighLife to slip. Blake then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. HighLife slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Blake defending well as HighLife loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blake takes one to the side of the head.
It looks like Bernard Blake has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Blake is defended easily by HighLife.
A punch lands to the side of HighLife 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Miller HighLife seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
HighLife misses with a lunging right hand
and Blake counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps HighLife thinking.
HighLife tries to score with a low kick but Blake moves his leg out of the way.
Blake throws an overhand right that lands on HighLife's shoulder, as HighLife tries to avoid the shot.
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.
Blake looks to score with a jab to the body but HighLife is just out of range.
HighLife throws a sloppy body shot
and Blake counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Blake not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Miller HighLife has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blake throwing shots but HighLife is blocking nicely.
Blake missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
HighLife avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Blake.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blake wants to lay and pray for a moment but HighLife keeps working.
Bernard Blake overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bernard Blake showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Blake 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bernard Blake!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Alves (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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183 lbs
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181 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Thiago Alves !
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Summer Carpenter and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Hunt does no damage.
Alves rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hunt counters with a takedown into side control.
Alves struggling a bit here.
Hunt tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hunt lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Alves is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hunt connects with a decent elbow.
Alves is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hunt off and has taken his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good control from Alves .
Alves has the hooks in. Hunt is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Hunt turns into Alves and is now in his guard.
Alves pulls Hunt in close to prevent any damage.
Alves throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Alves wants to control but Hunt passes easily into half guard.
Alves gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt stopping the sweep attempt from Alves .
Hunt postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hunt throwing strikes from guard but Alves blocks nicely.
Hunt throwing strikes from guard but Alves blocks nicely.
Alves looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hunt is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Alves seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Alves wants to improve his position but instead Hunt has moved into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hunt frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Alves is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hunt throws some wild stikes that Alves manages to avoid easily.
Alves tries to hold on but Hunt postures up.
Alves has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Hunt's lack of action.
Hunt passes to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Hunt dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Alves falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hunt counters with a takedown into side control.
What's Alves going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
A control attempt from Alves but he's now mounted!
Alves is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves wants to hold on but Hunt pushes him away.
Alves is trying to escape the mount.
Hunt scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Alves can't escape the position.
That's two 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.
Hunt trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hunt postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Alves looks a forlorn figure.
Mike Hunt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alves bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Hunt controlling the position.
Hunt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hunt is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Alves is keeping the position.
Alves looking for a sweep. Not yet Alves , not yet.
Alves is adopting a defensive guard.
Alves wants to sweep but no luck.
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.
Hunt is looking to work some ground and pound but Alves has wrist control.
Alves wants to stand up but Hunt is controlling him.
Hunt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Alves not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alves preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Alves pushes Hunt off and gets back to his feet.
Alves rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hunt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Hunt dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Hunt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Alves throws a sloppy body shot
and Hunt counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Alves wants to sweep here but Hunt controlling him for the moment.
Hunt pushing down on Alves 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hunt throwing shots but Alves is blocking nicely.
Alves trying to hold on to Hunt's head to control him but Hunt postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves is pressing down on Hunt's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hunt stopping the sweep attempt from Alves .
Hunt throws a strike but Alves rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hunt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Thiago Alves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hunt seems keen to control Alves 's posture.
Hunt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Alves stopping the sweep attempt from Hunt.
Alves wants to get up but he can't break Hunt's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Mike Hunt just wasn't active enough.
Alves swings widly with a right hand
so Hunt counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Alves tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alves seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alves looking for a sweep. Not yet Alves , not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hunt throwing strikes but missing.
Hunt has gone for a leg lock! Alves slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hunt's guard.
Hunt trying to keep a closed guard but Alves is proving a slippery customer.
Mike Hunt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alves must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hunt seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Hunt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hunt, 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Hunt!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Irwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Irwin is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Dark Angel - The Burning Of Sodom. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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215 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mickey Rodriguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Paul Irwin!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Irwin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rodriguez counters with a thumping low kick.
Rodriguez tries to work over Irwin's front leg with a kick but Irwin checks it.
Irwin swings widly with a right hand
letting Rodriguez counter with a right hand.
Irwin cracks the inside of Rodriguez's front leg.
Irwin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rodriguez counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rodriguez is leaning against Irwin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rodriguez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Irwin.
Rodriguez is struggling to control the position.
Rodriguez lands a nice shot to the body.
Irwin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Irwin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Irwin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rodriguez moves into the clinch.
Rodriguez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rodriguez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Irwins head.
Rodriguez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Irwin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Irwin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rodriguez scores with a shot to the side of Irwin's head.
Rodriguez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Irwin's efforts to push away.
Irwin is trying to break the clinch but Rodriguez has him pressed against the cage.
Rodriguez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Irwin's efforts to push away.
Rodriguez scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irwin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Paul Irwin has been cut.
A short right from Rodriguez on the inside.
Irwin is trying to break the clinch but Rodriguez has him pressed against the cage.
Rodriguez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Irwin lands a nice shot to the body.
Rodriguez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Irwin is defending well for now.
Irwin is trying to break the clinch but Rodriguez has him pressed against the cage.
Rodriguez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Irwin.
Irwin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rodriguez blocks an uppercut.
Irwin is trying to push Rodriguez away but Rodriguez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Irwin can't break the clinch.
Rodriguez content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez stalling in the clinch but Irwin improves position.
Irwin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rodriguez keeps control of Irwin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rodriguez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Irwins head.
Irwin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rodriguez prevents Irwin from breaking the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rodriguez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rodriguez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Irwin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Rodriguez.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Irwin looks gassed!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rodriguez.
Irwin is trying to break the clinch but Rodriguez is controlling him.
Irwin manages to break the clinch.
Irwin misses with a left hand
and Rodriguez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Rodriguez.
Nice body punch from Rodriguez.
Good exchange - Rodriguez coming out on top.
Rodriguez lands a right hook to the body.
Rodriguez throws a low kick, looking for Irwin's leg but Irwin calmly moves out of range.
Irwin misses with a left hand
and Rodriguez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rodriguez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rodriguez throws a jab but it's blocked by Irwin.
Rodriguez misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez clobbers Irwin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rodriguez checks a low kick from Irwin.
Irwin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Rodriguez counter with a right hand.
Irwin misses with a left hand
and Rodriguez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rodriguez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Irwin. Irwin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Irwin misses with a hook
and Rodriguez counters with a leg kick.
Irwin throws a right hand that misses
and Rodriguez counters with an outside leg kick.
Irwin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rodriguez counters with a straight right hand.
Irwin misses with a leg kick
and Rodriguez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rodriguez.
Irwin avoiding damage as Rodriguez throws knees to the body.
Irwin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Irwin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Irwin misses with a left hand
and Rodriguez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Irwin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rodriguez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irwin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rodriguez counters with a series of strikes. Irwin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rodriguez misses with a series of wild punches.
Irwin throws an off balance right hand
and Rodriguez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Irwin thinking.
Irwin misses with an uppercut
and Rodriguez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Irwin throws a leg kick
and Rodriguez counters with a three punch combo that has Irwin backing up. Irwin nods at Rodriguez to acknowledge the strikes.
Rodriguez tests Irwin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Irwin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Irwin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rodriguez misses with an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rodriguez cracks Irwin with a good jab.
Rodriguez throws a body punch but Irwin moves out of range.
Irwin throws a poor cross that misses
and Irwin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Rodriguez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Irwin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Irwin misses with a leg kick
and Rodriguez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Irwin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Irwin is trying to force a seperation but Rodriguez has the dominant position.
Rodriguez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rodriguez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Irwin is trying to break the clinch but Rodriguez has him pressed against the cage.
Rodriguez lands a nice uppercut.
Rodriguez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Irwin wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Irwin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mickey Rodriguez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Irwin tries to break the clinch but Rodriguez is controlling the position.
Irwin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rodriguez has him pressed against the cage.
Irwin tries to break the clinch but Rodriguez is controlling the position.
Rodriguez has Irwin pushed against the cage.
Irwin swings wildly with an uppercut but Rodriguez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rodriguez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Rodriguez.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rodriguez - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Irwin is breathing heavily.
Irwin can't break the clinch.
Rodriguez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Irwins head.
Irwin wants to get back to striking at distance but Rodriguez won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Irwins head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rodriguez.
Irwin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rodriguez backwards.
Irwin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rodriguez has him pressed against the cage.
Irwin takes a shot to the head.
Rodriguez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Irwin backwards.
Rodriguez leaning his opponent against the cage.
Irwin tries to circle away but Rodriguez has him pinned against the cage.
Rodriguez is working Irwin over against the cage.
Rodriguez is leaning against Irwin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Irwin tries to break the clinch but Rodriguez is controlling the position.
Rodriguez stalls.
Nice body punch from Rodriguez - that landed with a thud.
A frustrated look appears on Irwin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Irwin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rodriguez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Irwin's defenses.
Irwin working hard to break the clinch.
Rodriguez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rodriguez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Irwin letting Rodriguez take a breather here.
A nice left hand lands by Rodriguez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez cracks Irwin with a nice body shot.
Irwin wants to get back to striking at distance but Rodriguez won't allow it.
A short uppercut from Rodriguez.
Irwin has a couple of punches blocked by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Irwin wants to break free but Rodriguez has control.
Rodriguez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rodriguez throws an elbow that misses.
Irwin tries to circle away but Rodriguez has him pinned against the cage.
Rodriguez has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rodriguez.
Irwin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short body shot lands from Rodriguez as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodriguez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rodriguez lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez lands a nice elbow.
A short right from Rodriguez on the inside.
Rodriguez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rodriguez.
Still in the clinch, Rodriguez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rodriguez controlling the action here for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez keeps control of Irwin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Irwin working hard to break the clinch.
Rodriguez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rodriguez lands an elbow that stopped Irwin in his tracks for a moment.
Rodriguez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rodriguez avoiding damage.
Rodriguez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Irwin backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rodriguez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rodriguez lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rodriguez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rodriguez digs a right hand underneath Irwin's ribcage. Irwin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rodriguez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rodriguez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Irwin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A left hand lands to the body for Rodriguez.
Rodriguez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rodriguez scores with a hook to the body.
Rodriguez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Irwin backwards.
Rodriguez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Irwin.
Still in the clinch, Rodriguez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rodriguez tries to land knees in the clinch but Irwin avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rodriguez misses with the head strike.
Rodriguez prevents Irwin from breaking the clinch.
Rodriguez works on Irwin's body with a couple of short punches.
Irwin wants to break free but Rodriguez has control.
Irwin working hard to break the clinch.
Rodriguez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rodriguez stalling against the cage.
Rodriguez lands with a short shot to the head.
Rodriguez prevents Irwin from breaking the clinch.
Irwin throws a punch but it's blocked by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Irwin.
Irwin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rodriguez has him pressed against the cage.
Irwin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rodriguez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rodriguez lands an elbow just above Irwin 's eye.
Irwin avoiding damage as Rodriguez throws knees to the body.
Rodriguez lands an elbow inside that Irwin shrugs off.
Irwin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rodriguez has him pressed against the cage.
Rodriguez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rodriguez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Rodriguez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Paul Irwin's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A low kick from Irwin misses
and Rodriguez counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Paul Irwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Irwin misses with an uppercut
and Rodriguez counters by clinching up.
Irwin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Irwin tries to circle away but Rodriguez has him pinned against the cage.
Irwin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rodriguez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Irwin can do to turn this around?
Irwin is trying to push Rodriguez away but Rodriguez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Irwin can't break the clinch.
Rodriguez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Irwin's efforts to push away.
Rodriguez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rodriguez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Irwin is trying to break the clinch but Rodriguez has him pressed against the cage.
Irwin wants to get back to striking at distance but Rodriguez won't allow it.
Rodriguez presses Irwin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Irwin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Irwin misses with an uppercut
and Rodriguez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Irwin avoids the body shot from Rodriguez.
A punch combination from Rodriguez misses.
Irwin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irwin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rodriguez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rodriguez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Irwin.
A lazy body kick from Irwin
and Rodriguez counters with a nice body shot.
Irwin throws a leg kick
and Rodriguez counters with a stiff right hand.
Irwin misses with a hook
and Rodriguez counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rodriguez stalling the fight.
Rodriguez trying to control the position but instead, Irwin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rodriguez into the cage.
Irwin tries to circle away but Rodriguez has him pinned against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rodriguez.
Irwin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rodriguez has Irwin pressed against the cage, preventing Irwin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Irwin has had enough of the clinch but Rodriguez keeps him there for the moment.
Irwin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rodriguez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Irwin's efforts to push away.
Paul Irwin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Irwin.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Irwin as Rodriguez tries to tie him up.
Rodriguez lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short right from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Irwin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rodriguez has him pressed against the cage.
Rodriguez is stalling here.
Irwin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Irwin takes a shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodriguez lands a right hand.
Rodriguez effectively controlling the action here.
Rodriguez blocks a body shot from Irwin.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Irwin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irwin blocks an uppercut.
Rodriguez blocks an uppercut.
Rodriguez is leaning against Irwin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Irwin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Irwin thows a leg kick but Rodriguez checks it
letting Rodriguez counter with a right hand.
Irwin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rodriguez counters with a stiff right hand.
A low kick from Irwin misses
and Rodriguez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Irwin swings widly with a right hand
and Rodriguez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Irwin misses with a right hand
and Rodriguez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rodriguez 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.
Irwin is rocked!
Rodriguez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Irwin swings widly with a right hand
and Rodriguez counters with a one-two to the body.
Irwin is still on wobbly legs! Can Rodriguez finish him?
Irwin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rodriguez counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodriguez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez tries to clinch up.
Irwin misses with a left hand
and Rodriguez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Irwin thinking.
Irwin seems to have recovered his senses.
Irwin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Irwin swings widly with a right hand
and Rodriguez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Irwin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rodriguez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Irwin throws a right hand that misses
letting Rodriguez counter with a right hand.
Irwin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rodriguez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Irwin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rodriguez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
An inside leg kick lands from Rodriguez.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Irwin throws a lazy uppercut
and Rodriguez counters with an inside leg kick.
Rodriguez jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Irwin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rodriguez counters with a right hand to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mickey Rodriguez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rodriguez 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 30:24
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:24
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mickey Rodriguez!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Derek Safo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronaldi Rolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Safo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Holla If Ya Hear Me!. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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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
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Derek Safo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ronaldi Rolf!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Bruno Hogan and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Safo throws a lazy uppercut
and Rolf counters with a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Rolf there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rolf throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Safo throws a right hand that misses
and Rolf counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolf throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rolf lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Safo circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Safo misses with a double jab
and Rolf counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Safo is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Safo misses with a hook
and Rolf counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Safo misses with a wild body shot.
Safo moves out of range as Rolf throws a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rolf looks to land a combination. Safo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Safo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rolf swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Derek Safo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Safo scores with a punch to the head.
Rolf throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Safo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rolf misses with a combination
and Safo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A leg kick checked by Safo.
A cross from Safo lands.
Safo misses with a body shot
and Rolf counters with a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rolf shoots in but no luck this time.
Safo throws a combination that misses
and Rolf counters with an outside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Rolf.
Rolf throws a leg kick but Safo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Safo ducks right into an uppercut from Rolf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronaldi Rolf dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Safo misses with a straight left.
Safo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rolf throws a combination that misses
and Rolf takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Safo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rolf was well out of range. Poor timing from Safo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Safo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolf swings widly with a right hand
and Safo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rolf throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Safo.
Rolf throws a right hand that misses
letting Safo counter with a right hand.
Rolf with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Safo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rolf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Safo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rolf sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rolf pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Safo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Safo misses with a body punch
and Rolf counters with a nice uppercut.
No joy there for Rolf, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Safo avoids the head kick by Rolf.
Ronaldi Rolf is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Safo blocks a head kick by Rolf.
Safo blocks a head kick by Rolf.
Rolf throws a sloppy head kick
and Safo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Safo.
Safo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rolf or not.
The referee calls for Safo to work.
Rolf wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rolf breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rolf tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Rolf.
Rolf misses with an uppercut
and Safo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rolf.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rolf goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Safo dominated that second 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.
Rolf swinging wildly here.
Safo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rolf counters with a nice kick to the body.
Safo blocks a head kick by Rolf.
Rolf tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolf scores with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Safo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rolf's head backwards.
Rolf dodges the punch combination from Safo.
Rolf throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ronaldi Rolf seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Safo throws a poor cross that misses
and Rolf counters with a big head kick but Safo shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Safo misses with a left hand
and Rolf counters with a straight right hand.
Rolf lunges at Safo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Safo's hand.
Safo throws a body punch but Rolf moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Rolf.
Rolf finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rolf throws a sloppy head kick and Safo moves out of range easily.
Safo checks a leg kick nicely.
A jab lands there for Rolf.
Safo throws a combination that misses
and Rolf counters with a big head kick but Safo shrugs it off.
Safo throws a right hand that misses
and Rolf counters with a good, hard body kick but Safo shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rolf throws an off balance right hand
and Safo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rolf scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rolf throws an off balance right hand
and Safo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rolf throws a combination that misses
and Safo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Safo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rolf at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronaldi Rolf really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Safo swings for the body but Rolf moves out of range.
Rolf misses with a wild combination.
A head kick misses from Rolf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolf pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Safo is looking to clinch.
Rolf scores with a jab to the body.
Rolf throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rolf uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Safo.
Safo misses with a hook
and Rolf cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Safo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rolf paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rolf fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Safo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rolf counters with a head kick. That will keep Safo thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Rolf throws a sloppy head kick and Safo moves out of range easily.
Safo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rolf.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Safo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rolf moves away.
Nice body punch from Safo.
Rolf ducks under a wild hook from Safo.
Rolf misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Safo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rolf misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Safo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rolf uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Safo.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Safo throws a sloppy body shot
and Rolf counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronaldi Rolf dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Safo misses the jab.
Rolf throws a poor cross that misses
and Safo counters with a right hand to the body.
Rolf misses with a double jab
and Rolf takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Safo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Safo just misses with a punch to the body.
Rolf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Safo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rolf circles away quickly and effectively.
Safo thows a body shot but no joy.
Rolf connects with the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rolf throws a jab but it's blocked by Safo.
Rolf moves forwards but Safo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ronaldi Rolf is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rolf with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Safo to score with a decent uppercut.
A head kick misses from Rolf.
Safo throws a series of punches but Rolf avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rolf misses with a double jab
and Safo counters with a nice uppercut.
Rolf shoots in and bounces Safo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rolf 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.
Derek Safo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rolf stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Safo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rolf looking to sit in guard and control but Safo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that's the end of the fight!
Derek Safo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rolf has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 47:48
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 47:48
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronaldi Rolf!
Ronaldi Rolf is the new welterweight champion!
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