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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fender Tremolo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Crawley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tremolo is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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168 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fender Tremolo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Crawley!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Steve Erwin and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crawley scores with a jab to the body.
Tremolo is breathing heavily.
Tremolo wants to clinch but Crawley slips to the side
and Crawley makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Crawley thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tremolo if he has to take too many more of those.
Crawley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tremolo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tremolo blocks a head kick by Crawley.
Tremolo tries to clinch
and Crawley counters with a nice body kick.
Crawley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tremolo circles away quickly and effectively.
Crawley lands a jab-cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tremolo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Crawley throws a head kick that misses.
Crawley throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Crawley throws a head kick but Tremolo moves out of range.
Crawley throws a head kick but Tremolo moves out of range.
Crawley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tremolo.
A head kick misses from Crawley.
Crawley tries a head kick but it misses.
Sloppy strikes from Crawley. Those never looked like landing.
Fender Tremolo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crawley plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tremolo avoids the head kick by Crawley.
Tremolo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Crawley lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tremolo backs up against the cage.
Crawley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Left hook, right uppercut from Crawley.
Crawley lands with a nice combination. Tremolo backs away looking to recover.
Crawley scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tremolo moves into the clinch.
Crawley trying to stall but Tremolo improves his position.
Crawley tries to land knees in the clinch but Tremolo avoids the damage to the body.
Tremolo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Crawley lands with a right to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Crawley - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tremolo avoiding damage as Crawley throws knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Crawley fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crawley has Tremolo pressed against the cage, preventing Tremolo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Crawley works on Tremolo's body with a couple of short punches.
Crawley throws a head punch that misses.
Crawley lands a nice knee to the body.
Crawley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Crawley throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tremolo blocks it with crossed arms.
Crawley lands a nice shot to the body.
Crawley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tremolo.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tremolo as Crawley tries to tie him up.
Crawley tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Still in the clinch, Crawley scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tremolo dodges an elbow strike from Crawley.
Crawley lands with a left to the head.
Tremolo is trying to maintain a safe position but Crawley gets an underhook and turns Tremolo into the cage.
Crawley avoiding damage.
Tremolo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crawley lands a body punch.
Crawley is trying to break free.
Tremolo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Crawley misses with a knee strike.
Crawley is trying to break free.
Tremolo blocks a body shot from Crawley.
Crawley misses with an elbow strike.
Crawley tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Crawley misses with a body punch.
Crawley's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Crawley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Crawley displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Crawley stalks Tremolo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tremolo's face. Tremolo staggers backwards, shaken.
Tremolo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Crawley can pounce on him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crawley throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tremolo's head.
Crawley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Crawley throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tremolo's head.
John Crawley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crawley throws a head kick that misses.
Crawley tries a head kick but it misses.
Crawley looks to land a combination. Tremolo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Crawley circles away from the clinch attempt
and Crawley counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tremolo's knee momentarily.
Crawley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crawley lands a head kick!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crawley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tremolo circles away quickly and effectively.
Tremolo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Crawley counters with a body kick that stops Tremolo in his tracks momentarily.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
John Crawley dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Crawley lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Crawley misses with a series of wild punches.
An inside leg kick lands from Crawley.
Crawley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Crawley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tremolo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Crawley - the referee stops the clock and Tremolo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Crawley. Tremolo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A head kick misses from Crawley.
Tremolo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Crawley connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tremolo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Crawley - the referee stops the clock and Tremolo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Crawley. Tremolo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Crawley digs a good body shot into Tremolo's ribs.
Fender Tremolo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crawley throws a combination. Tremolo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Crawley throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crawley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tremolo.
Crawley with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A slapping body kick lands there for Crawley.
Crawley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tremolo circles away quickly and effectively.
A nice combination there by Crawley.
Crawley moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Crawley. Those never looked like landing.
Crawley throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Crawley circles away from the clinch attempt
and Crawley counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tremolo will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Tremolo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Crawley pinned against the cage. Crawley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Crawley feints and then cracks Tremolo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tremolo down.
Tremolo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crawley throws a nice looking combination but Tremolo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tremolo tries to clinch
and Crawley counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Crawley bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Tremolo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Crawley moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Crawley moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Crawley fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Crawley misses with a body kick.
Crawley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tremolo.
Crawley lands with a slapping head kick.
Tremolo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Crawley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tremolo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Crawley circles away from the clinch attempt
and Crawley counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Crawley lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tremolo takes a step back to recover.
Crawley misses with a series of wild punches.
Tremolo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Crawley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crawley throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tremolo.
Crawley swinging wildly here.
Crawley is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tremolo rather than just go for the knockout.
Crawley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Crawley scores with a head kick. Tremolo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Tremolo wants to clinch
and Crawley counters with a right hand to the body.
Tremolo darts in trying to clinch
and Crawley counters with a nice uppercut.
Crawley lands a head kick. Tremolo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tremolo dodges the punch combination from Crawley.
Crawley lands with a slapping head kick.
Crawley throws a head kick that misses.
Crawley throws a head kick that misses.
Tremolo tries to clinch there but Crawley circles away.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
John Crawley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Crawley ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tremolo dodges the punch combination from Crawley.
Crawley thows a body shot but no joy.
Crawley digs a good hook to Tremolo's body.
Tremolo darts in trying to clinch
and Crawley counters with a good, hard body kick but Tremolo shrugs it off.
A cross from Crawley lands.
Crawley lands with a nice combination. Tremolo backs away looking to recover.
Crawley scores with a body shot.
Crawley pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tremolo back to the cage. Crawley follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tremolo blocks a head kick by Crawley.
Crawley lands with a nice combination. Tremolo backs away looking to recover.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tremolo moves to clinch but Crawley breaks away
and Crawley counters with a nice body kick.
Crawley is looking to slow Tremolo down with leg kicks.
Tremolo closes the distance but Crawley moves to the side
and Crawley counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Tremolo is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Crawley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tremolo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Crawley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Crawley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crawley scores with a kick to the body.
Tremolo blocks a head kick by Crawley.
Tremolo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Crawley to score with a decent uppercut.
Crawley connects with a looping right hand.
Crawley misses with a head kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Crawley scores with a four punch combination!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tremolo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Crawley makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Tremolo really felt that one!
Tremolo rushes Crawley and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Crawley.
Tremolo tries to break the clinch but Crawley is controlling the position.
Crawley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tremolo has him pressed against the cage.
Tremolo tries to break the clinch but Crawley is controlling the position.
Crawley connects with a knee to the head.
Tremolo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nice elbow from Crawley.
Crawley controlling the action here for a moment.
Crawley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crawley is trying to break free.
Tremolo throws a punch but it's blocked by Crawley.
Crawley breaks the clinch.
Tremolo tries to clinch but Crawley moves away
and Crawley counters with a nice body kick.
Tremolo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Crawley counters with a left to the body.
Crawley tries a head kick but it misses.
Crawley throws a head kick that misses.
Fender Tremolo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tremolo darts in trying to clinch
and Crawley counters with a nice uppercut.
John Crawley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tremolo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A solid leg kick lands there for Crawley.
Crawley lands with a kick to the temple. Tremolo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Tremolo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Crawley counters with a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tremolo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Crawley.
Crawley goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Good leg kick by Crawley there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tremolo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Crawley. Tremolo shrugs it off though.
A head kick from Crawley lands but Tremolo takes it in his stride.
Crawley thuds his shin into the meat of Tremolo's side.
Crawley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice body kick there by Crawley.
Crawley lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Crawley misses with a series of wild punches.
Crawley lands with a nice combination. Tremolo backs away looking to recover.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Crawley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Crawley 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 25:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Crawley!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leon Gualtier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mickey Rogers will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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176 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leon Gualtier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mickey Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Bruno Hogan and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogers throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gualtier takes one on the button.
Rogers takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rogers lands a jab to Gualtier's midsection.
A nice combination there by Gualtier.
Rogers lands with a good body shot.
Gualtier throws an off balance right hand
and Rogers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gualtier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rogers misses with a series of wild punches.
Gualtier throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rogers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gualtier swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rogers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rogers swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gualtier counters with a nice body kick.
Rogers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gualtier.
A right-left combo lands from Rogers.
Gualtier pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rogers misses with a hook
and Gualtier counters with a body kick.
Gualtier lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gualtier throws a body kick that misses.
Gualtier is looking to clinch but Rogers is avoiding it.
Rogers throws a body punch but Gualtier moves out of range.
Rogers checks a leg kick nicely.
Gualtier throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rogers counters with a nice uppercut.
Gualtier tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rogers counters with a straight right hand.
Gualtier swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rogers misses with a double jab.
Rogers is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Gualtier throws a series of strikes that have Rogers backpedaling.
Gualtier misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice shot lands for Rogers.
Gualtier fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rogers checks it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gualtier counters with a thumping low kick.
Rogers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gualtier manages to avoid it.
Rogers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gualtier throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rogers clinches up against the cage.
A short left from Rogers.
Gualtier throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rogers digs a right hand into Gualtier's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gualtier's gas tank.
Gualtier throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rogers blocks it with crossed arms.
Rogers pushes Gualtier back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Rogers on the inside.
Gualtier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gualtier lands with a slapping head kick.
Rogers swinging wildly here.
Gualtier throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Gualtier is breathing heavily.
Rogers takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gualtier throws a sloppy head kick and Rogers moves out of range easily.
Gualtier showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rogers.
Rogers fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rogers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gualtier moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rogers dodges the punch combination from Gualtier.
Gualtier throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rogers has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gualtier uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rogers.
Gualtier displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rogers throws out the jab.
Gualtier slips under a jab from Rogers.
Rogers throws a series of punches but Gualtier avoids them all with ease.
Rogers takes one to the chin there.
Gualtier sizes up Rogers with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gualtier.
Rogers takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Gualtier misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gualtier throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rogers chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gualtier can pounce on him.
Gualtier takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rogers falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gualtier counters with a head kick. That will keep Rogers thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Rogers swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gualtier counters with a head kick. That will keep Rogers thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gualtier lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gualtier throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rogers throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rogers misses with a left hand
and Gualtier counters with a stiff right hand.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Rogers dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gualtier misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rogers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gualtier circles away quickly and effectively.
Rogers moves into the clinch.
Rogers has a couple of punches blocked by Gualtier.
Rogers lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gualtier.
Gualtier lands a knee to the body.
Gualtier using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rogers has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gualtier tries to land a knee to the head but Rogers blocks with his arms.
Gualtier tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gualtier is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rogers is keeping busy.
Gualtier misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rogers.
Gualtier throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rogers lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gualtier backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left hand lands to the body for Rogers.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rogers is trying to break the clinch but Gualtier has him pressed against the cage.
Gualtier's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rogers cracks Gualtier with a nice body shot.
Gualtier leaning his opponent against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rogers leaning against his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gualtier's efforts to push away.
Rogers lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gualtier or not.
A short right from Rogers on the inside.
Rogers's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Gualtier trying to land knees to the body.
Rogers is working Gualtier over against the cage.
Rogers blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rogers scores with a shot to the side of Gualtier's head.
Rogers blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rogers creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gualtier throws an elbow but it misses.
Gualtier tries to stall but Rogers uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rogers pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rogers lands a nice shot to the body.
Gualtier is trying to force a seperation but Rogers has the dominant position.
Rogers is pushing Gualtier up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gualtier backwards.
Gualtier trying to control the position but instead, Rogers has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gualtier into the cage.
Rogers stalling in the clinch.
Gualtier is trying to stall.
Gualtier is trying to break the clinch but Rogers has him pressed against the cage.
Gualtier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rogers with a jab.
Rogers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gualtier.
Rogers takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gualtier avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rogers misses with a double jab
and Gualtier counters with a one-two to the body.
Gualtier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gualtier circles away quickly and effectively.
Gualtier will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gualtier pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Gualtier.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rogers crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gualtier - the referee stops the clock and Rogers gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gualtier. Rogers manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Rogers tries to clinch
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Gualtier counters with a thumping low kick.
Gualtier throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rogers's head.
Rogers darts in trying to clinch
and Gualtier counters with a good, hard body kick but Rogers shrugs it off.
Rogers has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Gualtier.
A shot to the liver by Rogers. Beautiful body shot.
A leg kick checked by Rogers.
Gualtier tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gualtier tries a head kick but it misses.
Rogers scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rogers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rogers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab from Rogers finds it's way through Gualtier's defenses.
A shot to the liver by Rogers. Beautiful body shot.
Rogers gets a clinch.
Rogers is working Gualtier over against the cage.
A hook to the body from Rogers.
Rogers lands a hook that snaps the head of Gualtier backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rogers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gualtier backwards.
Rogers pushes Gualtier back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Rogers.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rogers presses Gualtier against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rogers lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Rogers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Rogers throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gualtier takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gualtier tries a head kick but it misses.
Rogers cracks a nice hook into Gualtier's ribs.
Rogers lands with a shot to the body.
Rogers closes the distance and clinches.
Rogers lands a right hand.
Rogers keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gualtier's efforts to push away.
A right hand to the body from Rogers.
Rogers lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rogers managing to block the knees to the body from Gualtier.
Gualtier throws an elbow that misses.
Rogers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Rogers - that landed with a thud.
Rogers throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A left hand lands to the body for Rogers.
Rogers lands a right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rogers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gualtier backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Rogers.
Gualtier misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rogers.
Rogers working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rogers lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gualtier backwards.
Rogers working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Rogers.
Rogers lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rogers presses Gualtier against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rogers.
Rogers lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rogers lands a shot to the body.
Rogers lands with a short shot to the head.
Rogers is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rogers lands a hook that snaps the head of Gualtier backwards.
Rogers takes a knee to the side of the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rogers.
Rogers can't break the clinch.
Gualtier misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rogers.
A left hand lands to the body for Rogers.
Rogers lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gualtier backwards.
Rogers throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gualtier backwards.
Nice body punch from Rogers.
Rogers scores with a shot to the side of Gualtier's head.
Rogers slowing the pace effectively.
Rogers lands a shot to the body.
Good body shot from Rogers.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rogers.
Rogers looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rogers stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rogers stalling against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Rogers.
Rogers lands with a light punch inside.
Rogers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rogers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gualtier putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rogers in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rogers scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gualtier stalling the fight.
Rogers lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rogers lands with a short shot to the head.
Rogers lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gualtier backwards.
A short left from Rogers.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gualtier tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rogers avoids it.
Gualtier tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rogers avoids it.
Rogers pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rogers prevents Gualtier from breaking the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rogers as Gualtier tries to tie him up.
Rogers digs a right hand underneath Gualtier's ribcage. Gualtier let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rogers scores with a shot to the side of Gualtier's head.
Leon Gualtier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mickey Rogers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rogers lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gualtier backwards.
Rogers lands a nice uppercut.
Rogers digs a right hand into Gualtier's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gualtier's gas tank.
Gualtier is trying to force a seperation but Rogers has the dominant position.
Gualtier looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rogers lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gualtier tries to stall but Rogers uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gualtier takes a shot to the head.
Rogers blocks the elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rogers dodges an elbow strike from Gualtier.
Rogers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gualtier letting Rogers take a breather here.
Rogers throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gualtiers head.
Gualtier is looking to break free of the clinch but Rogers has double underhooks.
Gualtier manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short uppercut from Rogers.
Gualtier wants to stall.
Rogers pushes Gualtier back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A hook to the body from Rogers.
Gualtier is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gualtier obliges.
A left hand lands to the body for Rogers.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mickey Rogers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rogers 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 26:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 26:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mickey Rogers!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kutchek Gore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. Robert Garcia has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kutchek Gore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Robert Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gore thows a body shot but no joy.
Garcia tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Garcia shoots in looking for a takedown. Gore tries to sprawl out of it but Garcia keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gore manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Garcia misses with a takedown attempt
and Gore counters with a takedown into side control.
Gore content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Check out the look on Gore's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Garcia can do anything to dispel that myth.
Garcia stops Gore from passing to mount.
Gore lands a decent elbow from side control.
Garcia is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gore off and has taken his back!
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!
Gore manages to reverse the position and now he's in Garcia's guard. Nice work there by Gore.
Garcia wants to sweep but no luck.
Garcia looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gore is looking to work some ground and pound but Garcia has wrist control.
Gore seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gore working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Garcia's head.
Gore 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.
Gore controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gore is working Garcia over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gore passes Garcia's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gore working over Garcia with some ground and pound. Garcia looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gore winds up and cracks Garcia with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Garcia is trying to get back to full guard.
Gore working Garcia over with strikes.
Gore controlling the pace.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Garcia on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gore works his foot free and advances to mount.
Gore lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Gore lands a big elbow.
Gore postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Garcia is out cold - huge knockout for Gore!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kutchek Gore!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Balboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Bogard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Terry Bogard has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Rocky Balboa's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rocky Balboa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Terry Bogard!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balboa has managed to clinch.
Bogard is pressed up against the cage. Balboa has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bogard down to the mat. Bogard avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bogard throws a head kick that half lands.
Bogard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Balboa.
Bogard lands a front kick.
Sloppy strikes from Balboa. Those never looked like landing.
Rocky Balboa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Balboa misses with a body punch
and Bogard counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Nice body punch from Balboa.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bogard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Balboa throws an overhand right that lands on Bogard's shoulder, as Bogard tries to avoid the shot.
Bogard throws a head kick but Balboa moves out of range.
Balboa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bogard counters with an inside leg kick.
Balboa rushes Bogard and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Balboa is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Good body shot from Balboa.
Balboa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bogard tries to break the clinch but Balboa is controlling the position.
Bogard is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Balboa.
Balboa tries to score a body lock takedown but Bogard shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Balboa cracks Bogard with a nice body shot.
Bogard wants to break the clinch but can't.
Balboa manages to break the clinch.
Balboa rushes Bogard and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Balboa taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Balboa lands a body shot.
Bogard working hard to break the clinch.
Balboa has Bogard pressed against the cage, preventing Bogard from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Balboa holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bogard wants to get back to striking at distance but Balboa won't allow it.
Balboa wants to get back to striking at distance but Bogard won't allow it.
Balboa leaning against his opponent.
Bogard blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Balboa is leaning against Bogard and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Balboa.
Bogard looks gassed!
Balboa presses Bogard against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Balboa lands a body shot.
Balboa lands a body punch.
Balboa controlling the action here for a moment.
Balboa gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rocky Balboa.
Bogard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balboa lands a nice hook to Bogard's body. Bogard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bogard avoids the body shot from Balboa.
Balboa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Balboa lands a nice hook to Bogard's body. Bogard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Balboa lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Balboa.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Balboa misses with the combination.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A hook to the body from Balboa.
Stalling in the clinch from Balboa.
Balboa lands a body shot.
Balboa scores with a hook to the body.
Balboa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bogard.
Bogard prevents Balboa from breaking the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balboa stalling against the cage.
Balboa tries to land knees in the clinch but Bogard avoids the damage to the body.
Balboa is pushing Bogard up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Balboa for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rocky Balboa.
Bogard throws a series of punches but Balboa moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Balboa throws a series of punches but Bogard moves out of range.
Balboa is looking to wear down Bogard with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bogard connects with a leg kick. Balboa looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Balboa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Balboa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Balboa throws a sloppy body shot
and Bogard counters with a head kick. That will keep Balboa thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Balboa moves into range and clinches up with Bogard.
Nice body punch from Balboa.
Balboa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bogard's efforts to push away.
Balboa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Balboa tries for a takedown but Bogard manages to get underhooks.
Rocky Balboa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Balboa tries to land knees in the clinch but Bogard avoids the damage to the body.
Balboa has had enough of the clinch but Bogard keeps him there for the moment.
Bogard is trying to push Balboa away but Balboa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Balboa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bogard wants to get back to striking at distance but Balboa won't allow it.
Bogard is looking to break free of the clinch but Balboa has double underhooks.
Balboa stalling.
Bogard is breathing heavily.
Balboa is trying to drag Bogard to the mat but Bogard just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Balboa is pushing Bogard up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balboa missing with knees to the body.
Balboa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bogard is looking to break free of the clinch but Balboa has double underhooks.
Balboa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Balboa's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nice body punch from Balboa - that landed with a thud.
Balboa can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocky Balboa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Balboa cracks Bogard with a nice body shot.
Balboa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bogard or not.
Bogard being controlled against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bogard wants to break the clinch but can't.
Balboa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bogard.
Balboa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Balboa cracks Bogard with a nice body shot.
Balboa works on Bogard's body with a couple of short punches.
Balboa digs a right hand into Bogard's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bogard's gas tank.
Balboa trying to land knees to the body.
Balboa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bogard or not.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Balboa lands a shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Balboa as the two fighters clinch.
Balboa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bogard letting Balboa take a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balboa scores with a hook to the body.
Balboa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bogard avoids it.
A bit of stalling here from Balboa.
Balboa lands with a light punch inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Balboa - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Balboa seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
A nice right hand lands inside from Balboa.
Balboa stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rocky Balboa.
Bogard punishes Balboa's body with a nice straight punch.
Balboa closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balboa controlling the action here for a moment.
Bogard looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Balboa cracks Bogard with a nice body shot.
Balboa holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Balboa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Balboa tries to land knees in the clinch but Bogard avoids the damage to the body.
Balboa is working Bogard over against the cage.
Balboa is struggling to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Balboa lands a nice shot to the body.
Balboa cracks Bogard with a nice body shot.
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!
Balboa will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bogard up against the cage.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Balboa dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Balboa works Bogard's body with a nice hook.
Balboa moves into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Balboa as the two fighters clinch.
Balboa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bogard is trying to push Balboa away but Balboa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A hook to the body from Balboa.
A short body shot lands from Balboa as the two fighters clinch.
Balboa slows down the pace here.
Balboa presses Bogard against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A body shot lands from Balboa.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Balboa is struggling to control the position.
Balboa tries to break free but Bogard pushes him back against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Balboa.
Bogard managing to block the knees to the body from Balboa.
Balboa has Bogard pushed against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Balboa.
Balboa pushes Bogard back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Balboa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Balboa scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Balboa closes the distance and clinches.
Balboa tries to land knees in the clinch but Bogard avoids the damage to the body.
Balboa lands with a left to the head.
Balboa working hard to break the clinch.
Balboa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bogard prevents Balboa from breaking the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balboa slowing the pace effectively.
Balboa pushes off an throws an elbow but Bogard leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Balboa is working Bogard over against the cage.
Balboa lands a nice shot to the body.
Balboa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bogard.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Balboa.
Balboa is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Balboa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bogard.
A right hook to the body lands for Balboa.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Balboa slows down the pace here.
Balboa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bogard is defending well for now.
Balboa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bogard can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balboa goes for a takedown attempt but Bogard pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Terry Bogard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bogard dodges the punch combination from Balboa.
An inside leg kick lands from Bogard.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bogard - that will leave a mark!
Terry Bogard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bogard looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rocky Balboa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Balboa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Balboa moves into the clinch.
Balboa lands with a light punch inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bogard is trying to force a seperation but Balboa has the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balboa presses Bogard against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Balboa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bogard's efforts to push away.
Balboa scores with a hook to the body.
Good body shot from Balboa.
Bogard wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Balboa holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Balboa as the two fighters clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rocky Balboa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Balboa 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 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rocky Balboa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clubber Lang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Geese Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Geese Howard has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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0 - 2 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Clubber Lang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Geese Howard!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Skip Squint and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howard slips a jab and a cross from Lang.
A leg kick checked by Lang.
Lang swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lang lands with a good body shot.
A head kick misses from Howard.
Lang tries to clinch but Howard moves away
and Howard holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Howard crunches a lovely knee into Lang's ribcage.
Lang tries to break the clinch but Howard is controlling the position.
Lang managing to block the knees to the body from Howard.
A body shot lands from Lang.
Howard looks gassed!
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!
Lang is trying to push Howard away but Howard has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lang lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lang could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Lang pushes Howard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lang pushes Howard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lang lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Howard or not.
Howard has Lang pressed against the cage, preventing Lang from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lang.
Howard's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lang scores with a shot to the side of Howard's head.
A short uppercut from Lang.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lang creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lang creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lang has had enough of the clinch but Howard keeps him there for the moment.
Lang working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lang breaks the clinch.
Howard throws a sloppy head kick and Lang moves out of range easily.
Lang closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lang.
Lang blocks the elbow strike.
Lang lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang scores with a hook to the body.
A body shot lands from Lang.
Lang wants to get back to striking at distance but Howard won't allow it.
Lang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lang lands a left hand that snaps the head of Howard backwards.
Lang working hard to break the clinch.
Lang lands an uppercut.
Lang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lang working hard to break the clinch.
Lang lands a left hand.
Lang lands a left hand that snaps the head of Howard backwards.
Lang on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Lang.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lang lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Howard is trying to stall.
Lang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lang misses with a double jab.
Lang will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lang connects with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lang displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Lang.
Nice defenses there by Howard.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lang tries to bum rush Howard with a series of wild strikes but Howard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lang swings for the body but Howard moves out of range.
Howard throws a head kick but Lang moves out of range.
Lang ducks under a wild hook from Howard.
Lang lands with a cross.
Lang swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Howard gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lang.
Lang pushes Howard back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Howard taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Howard fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Howard tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Howard pulls guard effortlessly.
Lang has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Howard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Howard has his foot on Lang's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lang works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lang has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Howard is proving hard to escape from.
Howard is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Lang frees his head nicely. Oh but Howard has switched to an armbar! Lang is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Geese Howard!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thunder Lips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryo Sakazaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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300 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thunder Lips!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ryo Sakazaki!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Donatello Bradman and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for Sakazaki.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sakazaki.
Lips misses with a wild body shot.
Lips misses with an uppercut
and Sakazaki counters with a nice kick to the body.
Sakazaki lands with a kick to the temple. Lips shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Lips is looking to clinch.
Lips closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lips seems to be working for a kimura but Sakazaki defends the submission attempt.
Lips looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sakazaki trying to control but Lips postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lips is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sakazaki defends it well.
Lips is controlling the pace.
Lips thows a huge punch but Sakazaki dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sakazaki won't allow Lips to pass to mount.
Lips stops Sakazaki from getting back to his feet.
Sakazaki keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lips in particular looking to stall.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sakazaki jabs Lips to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lips misses the body punch
and Sakazaki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sakazaki throws a head kick but Lips moves out of range.
Sakazaki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sakazaki connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lips gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lips fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakazaki throws a nice head kick!
Lips walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sakazaki.
Sakazaki throws a head kick that misses.
Lips gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lips gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Lips showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sakazaki wants to sweep here but Lips controlling him for the moment.
Lips looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lips throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lips is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lips will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Thunder Lips has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Lips drives through with a powerful takedown. That's hurt Sakazaki!
Lips arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Sakazaki's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Thunder Lips!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryuhaku Todoh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Todoh has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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261 lbs
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154 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ivan Drago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ryuhaku Todoh!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Eliza Hachem and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drago lands a slapping body shot.
Todoh looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drago lands a jab to Todoh's midsection.
Drago cracks Todoh with a left hook right on the temple and Todoh goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Drago lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Todoh is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ivan Drago!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Matrix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for John Matrix has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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235 lbs
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300 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Matrix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Turner!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Damien Edna and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Matrix throws out a powerful jab.
Matrix swings widly with a right hand
and Turner counters with a single leg into guard. Matrix didn't expect that.
Turner thows a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matrix has control of Turner's left arm, preventing Turner from doing any damage.
Matrix preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Turner looking to sit in guard and control but Matrix gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Matrix trying to control but Turner is working from the bottom.
Turner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Turner can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner keeping moving, preventing Matrix from controlling successfully.
Matrix showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Turner moves away from the strike by Matrix.
Matrix just misses with a punch to the body.
Matrix sends Turner crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Matrix is motioning to the referee to let Turner up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
It looks like Jack Turner has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turner misses with a series of wild punches.
Turner moves in looking to clinch but Matrix pushes him off.
Matrix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turner slips a jab and a cross from Matrix.
Matrix throws a right hand that misses
and Turner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like John Matrix has been cut.
Turner misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner pushes Matrix up against the cage in a clinch.
Matrix can't find room to land a body shot as Turner controls the action.
Matrix breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turner. Matrix does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matrix is looking to clinch but Turner is avoiding it.
Matrix misses with a jab, cross combination.
Matrix is looking to clinch.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Turner has eaten all the pies!
Matrix misses with a lunging right hand
and Turner lands a stunning uppercut that sends Matrix to the mat!
Matrix is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Matrix is looking to improve his position.
Turner throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matrix is trying to maintain the position but Turner is very close to passing his half guard.
Turner takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Turner sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Matrix defending well though.
Turner takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Turner is keen to just control but Matrix is a slippery customer.
Turner sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Matrix defending well though.
Turner throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Matrix trying to control but Turner postures up.
Turner not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Matrix is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matrix missing with punches from the bottom.
Matrix blocking the ground and pound attempt from Turner.
Turner thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Matrix's head.
Matrix moves into full guard.
Turner trying to control the position from guard on top but Matrix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turner landing some decent shots from guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turner works over Matrix with some ground and pound from guard.
Matrix is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jack Turner will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Matrix pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matrix displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turner throws out the jab.
Turner doesn't manage to clinch there - Matrix circles away.
Turner misses with an uppercut
enabling Matrix to counter with a crisp jab.
Turner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matrix.
Turner misses with a double jab
and Matrix counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
John Matrix is winning the standup battle so far.
Matrix misses with a hook
and Turner counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Matrix thinking.
Matrix throws a hook to the side of Turner's head but Turner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turner fails in his attempt to clinch.
Turner throws a nice looking combination but Matrix bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Matrix throws out a loose jab but Turner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matrix misses with a body shot.
Matrix misses the shot to the body.
Turner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab from Matrix.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matrix swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matrix dodges the punch combination from Turner.
Matrix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turner manages to avoid it.
Matrix throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Turner.
A punch combination from Turner misses.
Turner swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Matrix makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Turner is breathing heavily.
Matrix fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Turner looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Turner walks into a jab.
Turner takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matrix moves in looking to clinch but Turner pushes him off.
Matrix rushes Turner and presses him up against the cage.
Matrix presses Turner against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Turner has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Matrix is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A hook to the body from Matrix.
Matrix lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Matrix wants to break free but Turner has control.
Matrix taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matrix's elbow.
Matrix is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Matrix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matrix blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Matrix as the two fighters clinch.
Matrix taking a breather.
Turner takes a shot to the head.
Turner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Turner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Turner changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Matrix fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Matrix stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Matrix fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Matrix scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matrix misses with a straight left.
Matrix scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Turner moves out of range of the body kick from Matrix.
Turner walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Turner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Matrix moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Matrix connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Turner! He's out on his feet! Matrix rushes in and drops Turner with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). John Matrix!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Apollo Creed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Pai Long (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Apollo Creed has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
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137 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Apollo Creed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lee Pai Long!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Bruno Hogan and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Creed fails to land with a series of punches.
Creed misses with an uppercut
and Long counters with a body kick.
Long slips a jab from Creed.
A big right from Creed misses.
Creed throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Long.
Creed misses with a few strikes there.
Long tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Creed paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Long.
Creed swings for the body but Long moves out of range.
Long tries to clinch up
and Creed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Long closes the distance looking to clinch
and Creed counters with a nice uppercut.
Creed throws a right and a left that both miss.
Creed misses with a jab, cross combination.
A big right from Long misses.
Creed throws a jab but it's blocked by Long.
Creed connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Long momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creed connects with a body shot that sends Long's belly button to the back.
Long pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Long fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Creed throws a right hand that Long ducks under and follows up with a left that Long also avoids with ease.
Creed misses the jab.
A good leg kick by Long.
Creed swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Creed connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Long's hands.
Long is rocked!
Long ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Creed moves away.
Long is still on wobbly legs! Can Creed finish him?
Long feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Creed's calf.
Creed is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Long.
Long seems to have recovered his senses.
Creed throws a big shot that misses.
Creed is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Long darts in trying to clinch
and Creed counters with a stiff right hand.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Long - that will leave a mark!
Long misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Long closes the distance but Creed moves to the side
and Creed moves into the clinch.
Long throws an elbow that misses.
Creed lands a body shot.
Creed lands a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Creed lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Creed looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Creed is leaning against Long and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Long lands an elbow that stopped Creed in his tracks for a moment.
Creed working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Long lands an elbow just above Creed 's eye.
Creed lands a body punch.
Creed lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Long backwards.
Creed throws a big uppercut that drops Long! More strikes from Creed and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Long lies dazed against the cage as Creed celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Apollo Creed!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Beastman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eiji Kisaragi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. The Beastman has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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18
307 lbs
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154 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, The Beastman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eiji Kisaragi!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Winston Howard and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beastman shoots in for a double leg but Kisaragi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The Beastman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beastman is breathing heavily.
Kisaragi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kisaragi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kisaragi tries a head kick but it misses.
Kisaragi scores with a head kick.
It looks like The Beastman has been cut.
Kisaragi tries a head kick but it misses.
Kisaragi thuds his shin into the meat of Beastman's side.
Kisaragi connects with an inside leg kick.
Kisaragi throws a sloppy head kick and Beastman moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Kisaragi.
Kisaragi misses with a head kick.
Beastman dodges the punch combination from Kisaragi.
Kisaragi lands with a nice body kick.
Kisaragi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kisaragi scoring well with a low kick there.
Kisaragi throws a head kick that misses.
Kisaragi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Beastman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kisaragi to the mat! Kisaragi manages to get full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kisaragi is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Beastman has his hands clasped together but Kisaragi extends an breaks Beastman's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Kisaragi.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eiji Kisaragi!
Eiji Kisaragi is the new super heavyweight champion!
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