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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yoshi Chiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimbo Goggins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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145 lbs
4 - 7 - 0 |
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130 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Yoshi Chiba! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jimbo Goggins! The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Bruno Hogan and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Goggins shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Chiba counters with a nice right hand that sends Goggins toppling to the canvas! Goggins scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Chiba finish him?!
Goggins is rocked!
It looks like Jimbo Goggins has been cut. Goggins shoots and misses and Chiba counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Goggins has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Yoshi Chiba!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Emilia Rutkowska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boy Bastos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bastos is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Victory. Boy Bastos is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Blue 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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Emilia Rutkowska! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Boy Bastos! The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, John Mangel and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Rutkowska tries to bum rush Bastos with a series of wild strikes but Bastos uses good footwork to avoid the assault. No luck for Rutkowska with that takedown attempt. Bastos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rutkowska.
Bastos has managed to clinch.
Rutkowska jumps guard but Bastos stands there with Rutkowska around his waist. Rutkowska gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bastos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bastos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rutkowska looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Rutkowska misses with a wild combination.
Bastos fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Rutkowska throws a nice looking combination but Bastos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Rutkowska throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rutkowska shoots in looking for a takedown. Bastos tries to sprawl out of it but Rutkowska keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bastos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emilia Rutkowska. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bastos darts in and clinches Rutkowska up against the cage. Rutkowska is looking to break free of the clinch but Bastos has double underhooks. Bastos fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bastos with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rutkowska can't break the clinch.
Rutkowska is trying to break the clinch but Bastos is controlling him. Bastos throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rutkowska blocks it with crossed arms. Rutkowska has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Rutkowska breaks from the clinch.
Rutkowska misses with the combination.
Bastos takes one to the side of the head.
Rutkowska throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Rutkowska moves forwards but Bastos connects with a nice, crisp jab. Bastos moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Rutkowska takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Rutkowska is breathing heavily. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bastos.
Bastos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rutkowska. That did some damage! Bastos throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rutkowska. Bastos doesn't manage to clinch there - Rutkowska circles away.
Crunch! Bastos slams his shin into Rutkowska's torso.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bastos is looking to clinch. Bastos throws a series of punches but Rutkowska avoids them all with ease. Bastos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rutkowska swats him away and circles back towards the center. Bastos moves into the clinch. Rutkowska is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Rutkowska is trying to break free. Bastos with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bastos is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rutkowska is defending well for now. Rutkowska breaks the clinch.
Rutkowska rushes Bastos and presses him up against the cage. Bastos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bastos is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Rutkowska misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rutkowska throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A head kick misses from Bastos. Rutkowska tries for a takedown but Bastos sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rutkowska throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rutkowska thows a body shot but no joy. Bastos moves into the clinch. Bastos is pushing Rutkowska up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Bastos breaks from the clinch.
Rutkowska moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Bastos has managed to clinch.
Bastos prevents Rutkowska from breaking the clinch. Rutkowska's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Bastos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bastos tries to clinch there but Rutkowska circles away.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Rutkowska. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery. Rutkowska swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bastos counters with a big head kick but Rutkowska shrugs it off. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Rutkowska lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. A head kick from Rutkowska lands but Bastos takes it in his stride. Rutkowska lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rutkowska throws a right hand that Bastos ducks under and follows up with a left that Bastos also avoids with ease. Bastos drives through and clinches with Rutkowska against the cage.
Bastos throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bastos tries for a takedown but Rutkowska manages to get underhooks.
Bastos tries to land a knee to the head but Rutkowska blocks with his arms.
Bastos successfully pulls guard.
Rutkowska will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Rutkowska tries to stand but Bastos is controlling from the bottom. Rutkowska gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Rutkowska closes the distance and lands a one-two. Bastos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boy Bastos dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Rutkowska scores with a one two! Bastos had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Boy Bastos has been cut. Bastos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Rutkowska blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Bastos with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rutkowska escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bastos pushes Rutkowska up against the cage in a clinch. Bastos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Bastos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rutkowska.
Bastos throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rutkowska tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bastos is in Rutkowska's guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Rutkowska is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Rutkowska is trying to break free. Bastos taking a breather. Bastos is breathing heavily. Rutkowska manages to break the clinch.
Rutkowska lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bastos throws a push kick but Rutkowska slaps the foot to one side. Rutkowska lands an overhand right. Rutkowska scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rutkowska throws a nice looking combination but Bastos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rutkowska. 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! Bastos is looking to land body kicks. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Bastos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rutkowska. Rutkowska is pawing at Bastos, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Bastos's nose. Bastos is badly hurt! Rutkowska pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Bastos tries desperately to hold on but Rutkowska is relentless in his assault! As Bastos receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Rutkowska away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Emilia Rutkowska!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bjorn Borg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Choi Siwon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 cm
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155 lbs
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157 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bjorn Borg! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Choi Siwon! The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Steve Erwin and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Siwon shoots and misses enabling Borg to counter with a crisp jab. Borg throws a sloppy body shot
and Siwon counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Siwon. Borg 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. Siwon looking to sit in guard and control but Borg gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Siwon keeping moving, preventing Borg from controlling successfully. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Siwon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Borg gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round. Siwon keeping moving, preventing Borg from controlling successfully. Siwon pulls Borg in to control the position. Borg thows a big elbow that misses. Borg wants to control from the top but Siwon keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Bjorn Borg wasn't active enough for the referee's liking. A big left from Borg misses. Borg throws out a loose jab but Siwon uses good head movement to avoid it. Siwon takes one on the button. Siwon blocks a jab. Siwon doesn't succeed with the takedown and Borg counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Siwon thinking.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Siwon shoots in for a double leg but Borg sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Bjorn Borg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Choi Siwon. Siwon slips a jab and a cross from Borg.
Siwon has his takedown stuffed letting Borg counter with a right hand. Siwon tries to clinch up but Borg circles away and keeps his distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Borg lands the left hand. Siwon has his takedown stuffed and Borg counters with a low kick, right behind Siwon 's knee. Nice sprawl there from Borg as Siwon shoots in. Borg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Siwon was well out of range. Poor timing from Borg. Borg lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Siwon backs up against the cage.
Siwon misses with a takedown and Borg counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjorn Borg dominated that round. That's time! Borg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Borg fails to land with a series of punches.
Siwon staying out of range there. Siwon fails with the takedown and Borg counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Siwon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Borg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Siwon with a lazy takedown attempt and Borg counters with a lovely straight right hand! Siwon has his takedown stuffed and Siwon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Bjorn Borg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Choi Siwon.
That's one minute gone in the round. Borg misses with a straight left. Siwon shoots in for a double leg but Borg sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Siwon tries for a takedown but Borg circles away easily letting Borg counter with a right hand. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Siwon avoids the body shot from Borg.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Siwon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Borg counters with a left and a right that stings Siwon. Borg scores with a one two! Siwon had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Borg connects with a single shot there. Siwon doesn't succeed with the takedown and Borg counters with a nice low kick that buckles Siwon's knee momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Borg jabs at Siwon's body. Siwon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Borg.
Siwon fails with the takedown and Borg makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Borg throws a nice looking combination but Siwon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Borg throws a series of punches but Siwon moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Borg is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Siwon misses with a takedown attempt and Borg counters with a left to the body. Borg throws out a loose jab but Siwon uses good head movement to avoid it. The fighters circle momentarily. Borg darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. A right-left combo lands from Borg. Siwon misses with a takedown attempt and Borg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjorn Borg dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Borg throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Siwon was covering up waiting for the punch and Borg finishes the takedown easily into guard. Borg wants to control from the top but Siwon keeps moving. Borg throwing strikes from guard but Siwon blocks nicely. Borg throwing strikes from guard but Siwon blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round. Borg throwing strikes from guard but Siwon blocks nicely. Borg wants to stand but Siwon has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Siwon controlling the position.
We're going to have a standup here because Bjorn Borg wasn't active enough for the referee's liking. Borg throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Siwon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Siwon takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Siwon misses with a takedown and Borg counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Siwon thinking. Siwon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Borg moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Siwon has his takedown stuffed and Borg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Siwon with a lazy takedown attempt and Borg counters with a left and a right that stings Siwon. Bjorn Borg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Choi Siwon. Siwon has his takedown stuffed letting Borg counter with a right hand. Borg looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Borg lands strikes from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Borg thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Siwon's head. Siwon is trying to control but can't.
Borg thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Siwon's head. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Borg wants to control but Siwon is keeping him busy. Choi Siwon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Borg not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Siwon is looking for a sweep. Borg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Siwon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Borg. Borg obviously looking to wear him down.
Bjorn Borg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. A telegraphed right hand from Siwon misses the target.
And that's the end of the fight! Bjorn Borg showed his dominance in that final round. Well Borg 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27 Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bjorn Borg!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pixar Bonan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brett Davids (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bonan might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Morbid Angel - Immortal Rites. Davids comes into a darkened arena with his song building. "Sharp Dressed Man" by ZZ Top kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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175 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pixar Bonan! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brett Davids! The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Damien Edna and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bonan misses with a wild combination.
Pixar Bonan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Davids. Danga de danga de dang - Bonan scores with a four punch combination! Bonan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Davids sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Bonan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Davids misses with a combination
and Bonan counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Davids's guard now. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Davids preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Bonan 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. Bonan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Davids wants to stand and escape but Bonan is having none of it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Davids keeping moving, preventing Bonan from controlling successfully. Davids pulls Bonan in to control the position. Bonan trying to control the position from guard on top but Davids is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Bonan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bonan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Davids does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Davids flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Davids keeping control of the position. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bonan connects with a nice short shot to Davids's temple. Bonan trying to control from Davids's half guard. Davids has other ideas though and has regained full guard. Davids is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Bonan dives into side control.
Davids manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Bonan looking for submissions off his back. Davids is looking to advance position but Bonan won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bonan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bonan. Bonan keeping moving, preventing Davids from controlling successfully. Davids wants to stand but Bonan has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Bonan is looking to stand up but Davids isn't so interested in that idea. Davids would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Bonan controls Davids momentarily but Davids frees himself. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Bonan is looking to clinch. A slapping leg kick lands for Davids.
Davids ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Davids takes a body punch but keeps moving. Some wild striking there from Bonan.
Davids thows a left - swing and a miss! Bonan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bonan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bonan shoots for a double leg takedown but Davids sprawls well. He's pushed Bonan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Bonan shoots for a double leg takedown but Davids sprawls well. He's pushed Bonan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pixar Bonan. That's going to take a lot out of him. Davids wants to clinch. Bonan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Davids quickly recovers to half guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Davids trying to control but Bonan postures up.
Bonan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Davids is just riding it out for now. Bonan eventually gives up the hold. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Bonan passes into side control, despite Davids's attempt to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pixar Bonan dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Bonan scores with a jab. Davids acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Bonan tries to work over Davids's front leg with a kick but Davids checks it. Bonan swats away the attempt to clinch by Davids. Davids tries to clinch but Bonan is having none of it. Bonan rushes Davids and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Davids escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Davids moves out of range as Bonan strikes. Bonan throws a half hearted mid kick. Bonan shoots in but no luck this time. Davids tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bonan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Bonan dives in and scores a takedown into Davids's guard. Davids kicks Bonan off and gets to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Davids has Bonan up against the cage in a clinch.
Bonan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Davids lands a good knee to the midsection. Bonan won't want to take too many of those. Davids misses with a body punch.
Bonan is looking to break free of the clinch but Davids has double underhooks. Davids goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Davids has Bonan pressed against the cage, preventing Bonan from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Bonan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Bonan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Bonan lands a hook that snaps the head of Davids backwards. Bonan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Bonan wants to stall.
Davids prevents Bonan from breaking the clinch. Davids manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Davids connects with a solid leg kick. Bonan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Davids showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bonan.
Davids lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bonan throws a leg kick that is checked and Davids counters by clinching up. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bonan tries to throw a body punch but Davids avoids it by throwing Bonan back against the cage. A head punch on the inside from Bonan fails to land. Bonan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Davids lands a knee to the body.
Davids trying to control the position but instead, Bonan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Davids into the cage. Bonan misses with the head strike.
Davids with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Davids throws a knee to the head but misses.
Davids lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Pixar Bonan has been cut. Davids breaks the clinch.
Pixar Bonan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Bonan looks to land a left hand but Davids moved out of range nicely. A punch combination from Bonan misses. Bonan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Bonan shoots in looking for a takedown but Davids manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bonan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Bonan scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Jab by Davids. Davids moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Bonan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Davids. Davids tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bonan swats him away and circles back towards the center. Bonan lands with a nice combination. Davids backs away looking to recover. Brett Davids is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Davids has taken the fight to the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Bonan wants to get back to striking at distance but Davids won't allow it.
Bonan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Davids putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bonan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. A frustrated look appears on Bonan's face as he tries to break the clinch. Davids blocks an uppercut.
Davids breaks the clinch.
Davids stuffs the takedown attempt from Bonan. Bonan gets slowly back to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pixar Bonan. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Davids swings for the body but Bonan moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Davids avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Davids is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Bonan swats away the attempt to clinch by Davids. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Pixar Bonan will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Pixar Bonan's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Bonan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Davids manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Bonan swats away the attempt to clinch by Davids. Bonan looks to land a combination but Davids avoids it well. Bonan is looking to clinch but Davids is avoiding it.
Bonan shoots in but Davids avoids the takedown attempt easily. Bonan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Davids is out of range. Davids tries to clinch but fails miserably and Bonan counters with a three punch combo that has Davids backing up. Davids nods at Bonan to acknowledge the strikes. Left hook, right uppercut from Bonan. Davids tries to clinch up but Bonan circles away and keeps his distance. A lazy left from Davids finds it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round. Davids tries to clinch but Bonan is having none of it. Davids digs a good hook to Bonan's body.
Davids stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Davids wants it to stay on the feet. A punch combination from Bonan misses. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Bonan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Davids fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bonan manages to avoid it. Davids swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Davids tries to close the distance and clinch but Bonan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Davids rushes Bonan and presses him up against the cage. Davids misses with a knee to the head. Davids leaning against his opponent.
Davids prevents Bonan from breaking the clinch. Davids with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Davids is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bonan. Davids tries a body shot but Bonan blocks it.
A battle for position here, against the cage. Davids blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bonan wants to get back to striking at distance but Davids won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Davids. A right hand to the body from Davids.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Davids is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bonan is keeping busy. Davids landing knees to the head.
Davids is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Davids tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Davids will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bonan up against the cage. Bonan can't find room to land a body shot as Davids controls the action.
Davids trying to land knees to the body.
Bonan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Bonan lands a left hand.
Davids misses with a punch on the inside.
Davids misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bonan.
Bonan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Davids has him pressed against the cage. Davids tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Davids blocks an elbow strike from Bonan.
Davids taking a breather. Davids trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Davids. Stalling in the clinch from Davids.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bonan misses with a hook from the clinch. Davids with a knee to the head.
Davids blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pixar Bonan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Davids scores a nice knee to the body.
Bonan can't break the clinch.
Bonan being controlled against the cage. Davids tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Brett Davids has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Bonan breaks from the clinch.
Bonan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Davids.
And that's the end of the fight! Brett Davids comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Bonan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28 Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28 Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pixar Bonan!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Manoel Alonso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fou Rthihovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fou Rthihovsky told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Manoel Alonso! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fou Rthihovsky! The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Summer Carpenter and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Alonso drops his hands momentarily and Rthihovsky takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Rthihovsky moves into the clinch. Alonso tries to pull guard but Rthihovsky holds him up against the cage and eventually Alonso drops back down to his feet.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Alonso has clasped his hands together around Rthihovsky's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Rthihovsky is trying to control Alonso's posture but Alonso avoids it. Rthihovsky is looking to reverse the position. Alonso working the head with strikes. Rthihovsky wants to control but Alonso postures up. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Alonso throws an elbow but Rthihovsky slips to the side and avoids it well. Alonso goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rthihovsky has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Alonso but great work by Rthihovsky. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Rthihovsky is looking to take a break and control but Alonso is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Alonso tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Rthihovsky presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Rthihovsky thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. Alonso is trying to escape the mount.
Rthihovsky looking to control but Alonso is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Alonso tries to hold on but Rthihovsky pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Alonso is squirming around, avoiding Rthihovsky's attempts to control the action. Alonso tries to get back to half guard but can't. Rthihovsky looking to control but Alonso is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Rthihovsky sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Rthihovsky trying to control but Alonso is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Alonso tries to reverse the position but Rthihovsky maintains control. Rthihovsky wants to control the pace but Alonso is squirming around nicely. Alonso really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rthihovsky takes Alonso's back. Rthihovsky working for the choke. Alonso is really stuck here.
Rthihovsky keeps control of the position easily here as Alonso tries to buck him off.
Alonso has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rthihovsky trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Rthihovsky gets his hands free as Alonso looks to control. A lull in the action here.
Alonso tries to break free.
Alonso is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Rthihovsky avoiding Alonso 's attempts to control his hands. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Will Rthihovsky go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fou Rthihovsky dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rthihovsky scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Alonso doesn't seem bothered though. Rthihovsky dodges the punch combination from Alonso.
Rthihovsky misses with the combination.
Rthihovsky jabs at Alonso's body. Alonso closes the distance but Rthihovsky moves to the side and Rthihovsky makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Alonso fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rthihovsky avoids it really well and circles away. Alonso fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Alonso swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rthihovsky counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Alonso thinking. Alonso tries for a takedown but Rthihovsky circles away easily and Alonso takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. A solid leg kick lands there for Rthihovsky.
Rthihovsky lands a nice hook to Alonso's body. Alonso takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Rthihovsky 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.
Rthihovsky throws a low kick but Alonso moves out of range easily. A decent looking cross lands there for Rthihovsky. Alonso looks for a takedown but Rthihovsky sprawls well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manoel Alonso. That's going to take a lot out of him. Rthihovsky scores with a sloppy right hand. Alonso should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Alonso tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Rthihovsky clinches. Rthihovsky tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alonso's elbow. Rthihovsky lands a right hand. Alonso can't get the takedown.
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! Rthihovsky stalling in the clinch but Alonso improves position. Alonso takes a shot to the head. Rthihovsky breaks the clinch.
Alonso throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rthihovsky. Rthihovsky bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Alonso's head backwards. Rthihovsky lands a jab to Alonso's midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rthihovsky avoids a kick to the body.
Alonso moves to clinch but Rthihovsky breaks away enabling Rthihovsky to counter with a crisp jab. Rthihovsky scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Rthihovsky connects with a body shot that sends Alonso's belly button to the back. Manoel Alonso is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Alonso throws the kick towards the body but Rthihovsky avoids it. Alonso takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Alonso tries to clinch but Rthihovsky moves away and Rthihovsky counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. No luck for Alonso with that takedown attempt. Rthihovsky lands with a good body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rthihovsky throws a shot to the body.
Alonso darts in trying to clinch and Rthihovsky counters with a lovely straight right hand! Rthihovsky sizes up Alonso with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Alonso is rocked! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Rthihovsky catches Alonso with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Oh Alonso is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Rthihovsky lunges at Alonso with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Alonso's hand. Rthihovsky throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Alonso colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Rthihovsky as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Alonso is left battered and dazed whilst Rthihovsky and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fou Rthihovsky!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnnie Rico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Skull Crusher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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300 lbs
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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
8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Johnnie Rico! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Skull Crusher! The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, John Mangel and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Crusher tries to clinch but fails miserably and Rico counters with a nice uppercut. Rico circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rico digs a good body shot into Crusher's ribs. Nice shot lands for Rico. Skull Crusher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Rico scores with a one two! Crusher had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Crusher tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rico manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Rico lands the left hand. This has been an exciting period of action! Crusher showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rico.
Crusher wants to clinch but Rico slips to the side and Rico counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Crusher tries to clinch but Rico is having none of it. Crusher takes one to the chin there. Rico swats away the attempt to clinch by Crusher. Rico thuds his right hand into Crusher's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Crusher wants to clinch but Rico slips to the side and Rico counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Crusher has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Johnnie Rico!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between El Senor Sox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Felipe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luis Felipe will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, El Senor Sox! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luis Felipe! The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, John Mangel and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sox fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Felipe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Sox misses with a wild body shot. Sox misses with an uppercut. Felipe saw that one coming. Felipe fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Felipe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sox lands with a nice body punch. Sox pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Felipe is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Sox throws a series of punches but Felipe moves out of range. Sox throws a body punch but Felipe moves out of range. Sox works Felipe's body with a nice hook. El Senor Sox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Sox misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sox misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sox moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Felipe's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sox connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Felipe scrambles back to his feet. Felipe shoots in for a double leg but Sox sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Sox will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sox listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Sox misses with a combination
and Felipe counters with a solid body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sox scores with a decent looking hook. El Senor Sox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Sox rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Felipe moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Sox scores with a jab. Felipe acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Felipe is rocked! Sox lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sox. Felipe is still on wobbly legs! Can Sox finish him? Sox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Felipe was well out of range. Poor timing from Sox. Sox swinging wildly here.
Felipe seems to have recovered his senses. Felipe shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sox pinned against the cage. Sox gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. El Senor Sox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luis Felipe.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sox scores with a one two! Felipe had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Felipe avoids the body shot from Sox.
Felipe shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sox sprawls well. Sox wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Felipe gets slowly back to his feet. Sox misses with an uppercut. Felipe saw that one coming. Nice takedown defense from Sox. No joy for Felipe on that attempt. Sox throws a series of punches but Felipe moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sox paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Sox misses with a hook. Felipe ducked under it nicely. Sox scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Felipe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Sox misses with the combination.
Sox throws a right and a left that both miss. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! The fighters circle momentarily. Sox darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Sox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Felipe sees it coming and avoids it easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
El Senor Sox dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sox leaves Felipe with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Felipe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sox. Sox throws a nice looking combination but Felipe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Sox lands a nice looking body shot.
Sox throws an overhand right that lands on Felipe's shoulder, as Felipe tries to avoid the shot. Felipe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Felipe drops his hands momentarily and Sox takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Felipe changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sox tries to avoid it but Felipe manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sox to the ground. Sox escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Sox is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Felipe can do to turn this around? Felipe takes one to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sox misses with a wild body shot. Sox will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Felipe is trying desperately to land a takedown but Sox is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Felipe. Felipe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Felipe is breathing heavily. Sox misses with a wild body shot. Sox cracks Felipe with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Sox has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Felipe to stand back up! Sox sends Felipe crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Sox is motioning to the referee to let Felipe up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet! Sox works Felipe's body with a nice hook. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Sox cracks Felipe with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). El Senor Sox!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Huerta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thesis Dewit (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 Thesis Dewit was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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194 lbs
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194 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chuck Huerta! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thesis Dewit! The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Damien Edna and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Huerta connects with a jab. Dewit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Huerta moves away. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Huerta lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dewit has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dewit and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Thesis Dewit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Huerta stuns Dewit with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Huerta is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Huerta lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A left lands for Huerta. Huerta tries to land a leg kick but Dewit saw it coming and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dewit. Huerta does a little dance to reset his feet. 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! Dewit walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Dewit swings widly with a right hand
and Huerta counters with a stiff right hand. Huerta closes the distance and lands a one-two. Dewit manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Huerta on his heels. He'll look to pass Huerta's guard now, I'm sure. Huerta keeping moving, preventing Dewit from controlling successfully. Dewit controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Dewit wants to pass the guard but Huerta is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Huerta is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Dewit wants to control from the top but Huerta keeps moving. Huerta lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Dewit! Huerta prevents Dewit from getting the reversal. Dewit is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Huerta wants to control the pace but Dewit is squirming around nicely. Huerta controlling his opponent. Dewit keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Huerta looking to control but Dewit is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Huerta controlling from mount. Dewit wants to control but Huerta is having none of it. Huerta takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Dewit tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Huerta trying to control but he's not successful this time. Dewit really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Huerta can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dewit is looking to escape. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Dewit really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Huerta dominated that round. That's time! Huerta's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dewit misses with a looping left. Dewit throws a hook but Huerta avoids it easily. Dewit misses with an uppercut. Huerta saw that one coming. Huerta works over Dewit's head and body with a nice combination. Huerta blocks a jab. Dewit shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Dewit throws an off balance right hand
and Huerta counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dewit's knee momentarily. Huerta lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Huerta scores with the left hand. Dewit knows he should have avoided that one. Huerta throws the kick towards the body but Dewit avoids it. Huerta connects with a nice looking jab.
This has been an exciting period of action! Dewit takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dewit takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Huerta stuffs the takedown. Huerta catches Dewit with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Huerta scores with a sloppy right hand. Dewit should have avoided that one. Huerta lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dewit at a distance.
Huerta lands a lovely overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round. Huerta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dewit. Huerta is looking to slow Dewit down with leg kicks. Dewit takes one to the chin there.
Dewit is rocked! Huerta darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Dewit is still on wobbly legs! Can Huerta finish him? Huerta shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Dewit takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Huerta sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Dewit bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chuck Huerta! Chuck Huerta retains his middleweight title!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andrej Sharko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Octavio Davino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davino has chosen Despicable Me by Pharrell Williams as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andrej Sharko! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Octavio Davino! The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Winston Howard and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A decent looking cross lands there for Sharko. Davino throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sharko with a nice cross. Davino lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sharko's sensitive parts. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sharko - that will leave a mark!
Sharko is looking to chop away at Davino's legs. Sharko feints and as Davino raises his hands in defense, Sharko changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Davino is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Davino preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Sharko throws a strike but Davino rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Davino showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Sharko throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Davino escapes and throws Sharko's legs to the side, diving into side control! Davino in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's one minute gone in the round. Davino throwing shots but missing, from side control. Davino working away. Davino scores with punches from side control. Davino blocks the strikes from Sharko.
Sharko wants to control but Davino postures up. Sharko tries to buck Davino off but Davino is having none of it. Sharko can't do much from the bottom here. Sharko is trying to get back to half guard. Sharko is not content to let Davino control the position. Davino is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sharko has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Davino working the head with strikes. Sharko is looking for a sweep. Sharko is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Davino's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Sharko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Davino pulls his head out easily. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Davino working over Sharko with some ground and pound. Sharko looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Sharko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Davino pulls his head out easily. Davino prevents Sharko from improving his position. Davino is trying to control. Sharko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Davino 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. Davino wants to pass the guard but Sharko is defending well. Sharko makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sharko. Davino trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Sharko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Davino is aware though and is defending well. Davino drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Davino jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Davino looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Davino trying to control but Sharko is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sharko 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. Davino pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sharko is keeping the position for now. Davino forces his way into half guard. Davino controlling the action here. Sharko is trying to maintain the position but Davino is very close to passing his half guard. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Davino seems to be working for a kimura but Sharko defends the submission attempt. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Sharko looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Octavio Davino will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Davino on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sharko throws a nice outside leg kick. Davino misses with a looping left. No luck for Davino with that takedown attempt. Sharko looks to score with a jab to the body but Davino is just out of range. Davino moves forwards but Sharko connects with a nice, crisp jab. Davino moves out of range as Sharko throws a body kick.
Davino closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Sloppy strikes from Davino. Those never looked like landing. Some wild striking there from Davino.
Davino throws a nice looking combination but Sharko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Sharko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Davino!
That's one minute gone in the round. Sharko sizes up Davino with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Davino connects with a single shot there. Sharko misses the shot to the body. Sharko tries to bum rush Davino with a series of wild strikes but Davino uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Sharko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Sharko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Davino as he jumps to the side. Sloppy strikes from Davino. Those never looked like landing. A kick lands to the mid section there for Sharko. Sharko lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Davino backs up against the cage.
Davino moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Davino misses with a head kick.
Davino will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sharko fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Octavio Davino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Sharko thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Davino takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Davino misses with a wild body shot. Davino is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sharko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Sharko lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Davino walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Davino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sharko moves away. Sharko tests Davino's chin there with a solid looking shot. Sharko swings for the body but Davino moves out of range.
Sharko avoids the body shot from Davino.
A swing and a miss from Sharko. Octavio Davino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Davino throws a series of punches but Sharko avoids them all with ease. Andrej Sharko is winning the standup battle so far. Davino scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Nice straight punches there by Sharko. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sharko.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Davino throws a right hand that misses
letting Sharko counter with a right hand. Sharko swinging wildly here.
Davino tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Sharko scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Sharko lands a nice forearm strike. Check out the look on Sharko's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Sharko wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Davino, who protects the arm well. Sharko working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Sharko working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Davino stops Sharko from passing to mount. Davino is trying to control Sharko's posture but Sharko avoids it. Davino has one of Sharko's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage. Davino is looking to regain half guard here but Sharko keeps moving and retains side control. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Sharko creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Davino sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Sharko tries for a kimura but Davino is defending well. Sharko just content to control the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrej Sharko dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sharko slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Sharko fails with a takedown attempt. Sharko blocks a jab. Davino jabbing away but nothing is landing. Davino throws a head kick that misses. The fighters circling - Sharko throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Davino ducks right into an uppercut from Sharko. A thudding body kick lands there by Sharko!
Sharko fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Sharko throws a series of punches but Davino moves out of range. Sharko keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sharko checks the leg kick nicely there.
Davino checks a low kick from Sharko.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sharko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Sharko misses with a body shot.
Davino tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Sharko digs a good body shot into Davino's ribs. Davino throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sharko counters with a thumping low kick. Davino shoots in for a takedown but Sharko shows good takedown defense. Davino misses with a body shot.
Davino tries for a takedown but Sharko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Davino throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Sharko closes the distance and lands a one-two. Davino throws a leg kick but Sharko checks it. Davino throws a right hand that Sharko ducks under and follows up with a left that Sharko also avoids with ease. Davino shoots in for a double leg but Sharko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Andrej Sharko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Octavio Davino. Davino tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Sharko moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Davino closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sharko's guard. Davino takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Davino tries to free his leg and advance position but Sharko is retaining full guard. Sharko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Davino can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Sharko throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Sharko trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Sharko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Davino doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Davino manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Davino preventing the sweep. Sharko is looking for a triangle but Davino pushes his legs off easily.
Davino trying to control but Sharko is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Davino looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Sharko keeping moving, preventing Davino from controlling successfully. Sharko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Davino defends it easily. Davino is in close to Sharko's body, working some short punches and elbows. Davino throwing strikes from guard but Sharko blocks nicely. Davino postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Sharko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sharko looking for a guillotine here but Davino defends easily.
Davino forces his way into half guard. Davino wants to control but Sharko is keeping him busy. Sharko wants to improve his position but Davino is controlling well.
Davino is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Davino thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Sharko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Davino. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Octavio Davino just about did enough to take it. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Davino misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Davino scores with a shot to the body.
Davino misses with an uppercut. Sharko saw that one coming. Davino misses with a hook. Sharko ducked under it nicely. Davino slips a jab and a cross from Sharko.
Davino takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sharko uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Sharko loads up on a big right hand but Davino slips the punch. Davino scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Davino throws a leg kick but Sharko moved away. Sharko throws a right and a left that both miss. Sharko throws a looping overhand right but Davino ducks down to avoid it. Sharko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Davino paws at him with a jab and circles away. Sharko lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sharko jabs Davino right on the nose. Davino blinks but takes it well. Davino looks to score with a jab to the body but Sharko is just out of range. Sharko jabbing away but nothing is landing. Davino misses with a body shot.
Davino bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Sharko lands a nice shot that snaps Davino's head back.
Sharko does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Davino throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Davino jabbing away but nothing is landing. Sharko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Davino takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Davino pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Davino wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Davino staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sharko punishes Davino's body with a nice straight punch. Nice defenses there by Davino. Davino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sharko manages to avoid it. Sharko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Davino thows a body shot but no joy. Sharko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Davino fails with a takedown attempt. Davino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sharko.
Davino walks into a left hand. Davino misses with a takedown attempt - Sharko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Andrej Sharko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Octavio Davino. This has been an exciting period of action! A clash of legs there as Davino blocks the low kick. Davino has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Davino gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sharko to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sharko won't allow Davino to sweep him here. Davino seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Davino manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sharko manages to get himself to full guard.
Sharko is trying to control the position but Davino postures up. Sharko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Davino doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Davino manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Davino won't allow Sharko to get back to his feet. It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over. Sharko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Davino trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Davino throws a big right hand that misses. Sharko keeping moving, preventing Davino from controlling successfully. Davino drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Davino as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Sharko screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Davino! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Octavio Davino! Octavio Davino is the new lightweight champion!
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FIGHT
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