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BDX-53 Massive Attack PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Darvin Chillingsworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heath Legg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Legg is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Angel of Death. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ Brown Belt
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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Darvin Chillingsworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Heath Legg!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Eliza Hachem and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Legg drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Chillingsworth controls Legg momentarily but Legg frees himself.
Legg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chillingsworth swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Legg must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Legg avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chillingsworth throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Legg thows a big elbow that misses.
Chillingsworth keeping moving, preventing Legg from controlling successfully.
Chillingsworth bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Legg's guard.
Chillingsworth controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Legg looking for a sweep. Not yet Legg, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chillingsworth wants to pass the guard but Legg is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chillingsworth stays in close to Legg's body and controls the position.
Chillingsworth is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Chillingsworth trying to control the position from guard on top but Legg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Legg escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chillingsworth gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chillingsworth looking to pass the guard.
Chillingsworth trying to control but Legg is working from the bottom.
Legg 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chillingsworth drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chillingsworth jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Legg is trying to keep Chillingsworth in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Legg is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Heath Legg.
Chillingsworth misses with a few strikes there.
Legg wants to clinch up but Chillingsworth keeps it at a distance.
Legg is looking to clinch.
Chillingsworth gets caught napping as Legg dives in and scores a takedown. Chillingsworth manages to retain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legg working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chillingsworth keeping moving, preventing Legg from controlling successfully.
Chillingsworth has his foot on Legg's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Legg works his way back into a safe position though.
Chillingsworth will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Chillingsworth looking for a sweep. Not yet Chillingsworth, not yet.
Legg throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chillingsworth works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Legg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Legg not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chillingsworth wants to sweep but no luck.
Chillingsworth is trying to control the position but Legg postures up.
Chillingsworth looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chillingsworth is breathing heavily.
Legg drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Chillingsworth dives on top into guard.
Legg is trying to keep Chillingsworth in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Legg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chillingsworth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Legg is keeping the position for now.
Legg wants to sweep but no luck.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Chillingsworth throws a big right hand that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chillingsworth has gone for a leg lock! Legg slips out almost immediately though and dives into Chillingsworth's guard.
Legg drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Legg jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Chillingsworth looking for a sweep. Not yet Chillingsworth, not yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Legg thows a big elbow that misses.
Legg preventing the sweep.
Legg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chillingsworth swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Heath Legg will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Legg moves in looking to clinch but Chillingsworth pushes him off.
Chillingsworth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Legg tries to clinch there but Chillingsworth circles away.
Chillingsworth swats away the attempt to clinch by Legg.
Chillingsworth throws an off balance right hand
and Legg counters with a body kick.
Legg takes the fight into the clinch.
Chillingsworth jumps guard.
Legg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Legg won't allow Chillingsworth to sweep him here.
Legg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Heath Legg has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chillingsworth looking for a guillotine here but Legg defends easily.
Legg is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legg working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chillingsworth working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Legg.
Legg won't allow Chillingsworth to sweep him here.
Chillingsworth looking to control.
Legg throws a strike but Chillingsworth rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Chillingsworth trying to control but Legg is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Legg manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chillingsworth manages to get himself to full guard.
Legg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chillingsworth is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chillingsworth working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Legg.
Legg postures up in Chillingsworth's guard and throws a big left but Chillingsworth blocks it.
Legg is pushing down on Chillingsworth's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chillingsworth is fighting to maintain full guard but Legg has managed to sneak the leg through.
Chillingsworth is trying to control but can't.
Chillingsworth is looking to escape.
Legg seems to be working for a kimura but Chillingsworth defends the submission attempt.
Chillingsworth is looking to improve his position.
Legg is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Legg is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chillingsworth is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legg is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Legg trying to control from half guard but Chillingsworth is working away.
Chillingsworth wants to get back to full guard.
Chillingsworth is working hard here to advance position.
Legg throwing shots but Chillingsworth is blocking nicely.
Chillingsworth slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chillingsworth can't keep his opponent in guard - Legg advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chillingsworth is defending against the submission attempts here by Legg.
Legg sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chillingsworth defending well though.
Chillingsworth is trying to get back to full guard.
Legg is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Chillingsworth throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Legg is looking for a kimura here.
Legg is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chillingsworth defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heath Legg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Legg throws an off balance right hand
and Chillingsworth counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chillingsworth.
Legg seems keen to control Chillingsworth's posture.
Chillingsworth wants to pass the guard but Legg is keeping the position.
Chillingsworth trying to control the position from guard on top but Legg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Legg pulls Chillingsworth in to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Chillingsworth keeps the fight on the outside.
Chillingsworth shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Legg moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chillingsworth is one step ahead there.
Legg keeping moving, preventing Chillingsworth from controlling successfully.
Chillingsworth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Legg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Legg is trying to control the position but Chillingsworth postures up.
Legg keeping moving, preventing Chillingsworth from controlling successfully.
Legg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Darvin Chillingsworth has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Legg tries to clinch up.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Chillingsworth enables Legg to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Chillingsworth manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chillingsworth looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Legg preventing the sweep.
Legg wants to control from the top but Chillingsworth keeps moving.
Legg wants to pass the guard but Chillingsworth is keeping the position.
Chillingsworth looking to control.
Legg lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Legg looking to pass the guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Legg slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Chillingsworth tries to improve position but can't.
Legg wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chillingsworth, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chillingsworth can't do much from the bottom here.
Legg is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chillingsworth is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Chillingsworth can't do much from the bottom here.
Heath Legg is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chillingsworth is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Legg's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Chillingsworth has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Legg is working away from the top position though.
Legg is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Legg is trying to work for a kimura but Chillingsworth is defending well.
Chillingsworth moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Darvin Chillingsworth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chillingsworth is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chillingsworth had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Legg defends it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chillingsworth can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Legg controls the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Darvin Chillingsworth.
Well Legg 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heath Legg!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gerald Lassiter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Johnson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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205 lbs
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Dangerous GnP
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gerald Lassiter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Hugh Johnson and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lassiter thows a body shot but no joy.
Johnson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Johnson misses with a looping right.
A shot to the body from Lassiter misses
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson tries to move into range but Lassiter moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lassiter misses the shot to the body.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lassiter misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lassiter. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice combination there by Lassiter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lassiter fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lassiter sizes up Johnson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lassiter tries for a takedown but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lassiter will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lassiter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Lassiter works Johnson's body with a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson slaps away a takedown attempt from Lassiter, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gerald Lassiter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lassiter lands with a straight right. Johnson didn't see that one coming.
Lassiter misses the shot to the body.
Lassiter misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lassiter.
Lassiter cracks Johnson with a hook to the temple - Johnson is on wobbly legs here! Lassiter swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Johnson falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Lassiter wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gerald Lassiter!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andreas Webster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Windham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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214 lbs
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213 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andreas Webster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aaron Windham!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Eliza Hachem and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Windham tries to score a power double leg takedown but Webster sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Windham somewhat.
Windham shoots in but no luck this time.
Webster tries for a takedown but Windham sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Webster keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Andreas Webster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Windham.
Windham looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Webster is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Windham's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Windham's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Windham looking to control the position.
Windham just trying to survive but Webster is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Windham breaks Webster's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Webster wants to sweep here but Windham controlling him for the moment.
Webster working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Windham.
Windham trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Windham wants to control from the top but Webster keeps moving.
Windham controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Windham has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Aaron Windham hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Windham throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Windham shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Webster manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Webster manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Windham manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Windham wants to sweep here but Webster controlling him for the moment.
Webster has gone for a leg lock! Windham slips out almost immediately though and dives into Webster's guard.
Windham sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Windham postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Webster looking to control.
Windham trying to control the position from guard on top but Webster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Windham is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Windham postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Webster looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Webster keeping moving, preventing Windham from controlling successfully.
Windham is stalling in the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Aaron Windham was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Webster avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Horrible takedown by Webster or perhaps it was just good defense by Windham which made him look bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Windham dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Windham throws a poor cross that misses
and Webster decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Windham's guard.
Webster stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Windham swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Windham is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Windham throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Windham wants to work for an arm triangle but Webster is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Windham performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Webster tries to roll over but Windham keeps him under control.
Windham is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Windham frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Windham in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Windham looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Windham tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Windham working Webster over with strikes here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Windham looking to control and managing it successfully.
The referee warns Webster that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Windham controlling from mount.
Webster is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Webster is working hard here to advance position.
Windham is landing with some decent strikes but Webster is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Windham lands a nice shot to the head.
Webster defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Windham.
Windham connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Webster is wriggling around trying to escape.
Windham tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Windham lands with some strikes.
Windham is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Webster can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Webster is bucking up trying to escape but Windham cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Windham landing shots from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Webster tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Windham controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee warns Webster that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Windham showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Windham fails to land the takedown.
Windham leaves Webster with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Windham shoots in for a takedown but Webster shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Windham displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Webster.
Windham throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Webster's waist but Webster gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Windham off to one side.
Andreas Webster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Windham.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Windham shoots in but Webster avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Webster shoots and misses
and Windham counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Windham is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Windham stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Webster swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Webster has momentary wrist control but Windham slips an elbow through the middle.
Webster escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Windham gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Aaron Windham has got the better of the ground game so far.
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!
Windham wants to control from the top but Webster keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Windham slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Windham trying to control the position from guard on top but Webster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Webster keeping full guard, as Windham tries to pass.
Windham showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Aaron Windham.
Webster shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Windham shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Webster as he jumps to the side.
Windham has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Windham throws a right hand that Webster ducks under and follows up with a left that Webster also avoids with ease.
Windham throws out a leg kick but Webster moves out of range and Windham only half commits.
Webster fails with the takedown
letting Windham counter with a right hand.
Aaron Windham is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Windham closes the distance and clinches.
Windham manages to pull guard.
Webster has gone for a leg lock! Windham slips out almost immediately though and dives into Webster's guard.
Windham content to stall in guard here.
Andreas Webster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Windham comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Windham 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Windham!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Marshall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rolles Morrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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212 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Andrei Marshall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rolles Morrison!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Steve Erwin and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marshall clinches.
Morrison manages to pull guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Morrison looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Marshall trying to control but Morrison is working from the bottom.
Morrison striking from his own guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marshall postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Marshall avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Marshall has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Morrison escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Marshall gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morrison working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marshall.
Morrison is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Marshall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morrison is keeping the position for now.
Morrison is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Marshall is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Morrison looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Marshall tries to free his leg and advance position but Morrison is retaining full guard.
Morrison manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Marshall manages to get himself to full guard.
Morrison is looking to work some ground and pound but Marshall has wrist control.
Morrison throwing strikes from guard but Marshall blocks nicely.
Morrison trying to control the position from guard on top but Marshall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morrison looking to sit in guard and control but Marshall gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Morrison looking for a sweep. Not yet Morrison, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrison looking for a guillotine here but Marshall defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morrison looking for a triangle here. Marshall is fighting it but it looks tight! Morrison pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Marshall is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rolles Morrison!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Gun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Vera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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265 lbs
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280 lbs
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Basic striking
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tommy Gun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Daniel Vera!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Eliza Hachem and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gun gets a takedown into half guard.
Vera wants to get back to his feet.
Gun missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gun working Vera over with strikes.
Gun looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vera with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gun is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Vera avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gun.
Gun seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gun lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Vera works his way to full guard. Good work.
Vera avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gun throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gun missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gun lands a couple of elbows.
Gun throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vera works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gun lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gun trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gun accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vera wriggles free and stands up.
Gun shoots in for a double leg but Vera sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gun avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gun checks a leg kick.
Gun closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vera circles away.
Gun shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Gun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vera looks to land a combination but Gun avoids it well.
Vera attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gun has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vera.
Gun with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vera counters with a three punch combo that has Gun backing up. Gun nods at Vera to acknowledge the strikes.
Gun is breathing heavily.
Vera leaves Gun with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vera throws a sloppy head kick and Gun moves out of range easily.
Gun shoots in and drives through. Vera sprawls well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vera throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tommy Gun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gun on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vera lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vera, right into the meat.
Vera lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vera wants to slow Gun down by chopping away at his legs.
Vera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vera is looking to slow Gun down with leg kicks.
Vera lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Vera.
Vera looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Daniel Vera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vera throws a combination. Gun tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gun takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Vera lands a head kick!
Vera stuns Gun with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vera fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vera delivers a nice body kick.
Vera lands with a nice combination. Gun backs away looking to recover.
Gun avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Vera scores with a head kick. Gun tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Vera wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gun takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vera throws a sloppy head kick and Gun moves out of range easily.
Vera scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Vera feints and then cracks Gun's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gun down.
Gun shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vera as he avoids it easily.
Vera is looking to chop away at Gun's legs.
Vera scoring well with a low kick there.
Vera throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Vera misses with a kick to the body.
Vera with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vera jabs at Gun's body.
Vera cracks the inside of Gun's front leg.
Vera looks to land a combination. Gun sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gun fails with the takedown.
Vera fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gun is out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vera throws a head kick that misses.
Gun takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vera moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gun fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vera avoids it really well and circles away.
Gun checks a leg kick nicely.
Vera throws out a leg kick but Gun moves out of range and Vera only half commits.
Vera throws a leg kick but Gun moved away.
Vera tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gun is able to avoid easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vera.
Vera attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Vera feints and then cracks Gun's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gun down.
Gun takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gun chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vera can pounce on him.
Vera displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Vera 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!
Vera ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vera goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Vera lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Vera's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Vera duly obliges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Vera dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vera. That's going to slow Gun down.
Vera throws a front kick aimed at Gun's knee but Gun avoids it well.
Gun is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vera sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vera throws a front kick aimed at Gun's knee but Gun avoids it well.
Vera throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gun tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vera swivels and escapes.
Gun will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Gun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gun blocks a head kick by Vera.
Daniel Vera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gun takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vera is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gun rather than just go for the knockout.
Gun fails with a takedown attempt.
Vera throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gun slips a jab and a cross from Vera.
Gun fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vera throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gun.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vera turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Vera.
Gun shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vera as he avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vera throws a sloppy head kick and Gun moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vera scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vera is working the combinations to good effect here.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Vera. Gun shrugs it off though.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vera.
Vera misses with a low kick.
Daniel Vera seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vera. That's going to slow Gun down.
Vera throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gun.
Vera moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vera throws a solid leg kick but Gun takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vera.
Vera throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gun is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gun chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vera can pounce on him.
Vera feints a jab promting Gun to slip. Vera then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gun slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Gun chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vera can pounce on him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vera connects with an inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vera.
Gun blocks a leg kick.
Vera misses with a low kick.
Gun misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vera misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vera shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gun eats them both and turns towards Vera to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Vera feints and then cracks Gun's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gun down.
Vera throws a one two combo.
Vera defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gun.
Vera lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gun's sensitive parts.
Vera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vera lands a jab-cross combination.
Vera scores with a leg kick.
Vera throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Vera!
Vera wants to slow Gun down by chopping away at his legs.
Vera tries a low kick but Gun avoids it.
Vera dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gun. That did some damage!
No luck for Gun with that takedown attempt.
Gun on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gun tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vera looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gun keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Vera fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gun on the side of the head.
Vera misses with a two punch combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vera.
Vera throws a leg kick but Gun moved away.
Nice sprawl there from Vera as Gun shoots in.
Vera dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gun fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vera explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Vera throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vera throws a combination. Gun tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Vera goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Gun fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
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!
A solid leg kick lands there for Vera.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Vera.
Vera throws a head kick that misses.
Gun takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Danga de danga de dang - Vera scores with a four punch combination!
Vera throws the kick towards the body but Gun avoids it.
Vera throws a chopping leg kick but Gun manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Vera turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vera defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gun.
Vera looks for the body kick but Gun saw that one coming.
Vera rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gun moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vera throws a right and a left that Gun avoids nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Vera. No joy for Gun on that attempt.
Gun shoots in for a double leg but Vera sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good leg kick by Vera there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gun is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vera sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vera lands a leg kick that knocks Gun off balance momentarily.
Vera lands a jab to the nose.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gun.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Vera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Vera lands a jab-cross combination.
Gun dives in and grabs Vera's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vera pushes down on Gun's head and hops out.
Vera misses with a low kick.
Good work by Gun as he checks the leg kick.
Vera is looking to chop away at Gun's legs.
Nice sprawl there from Vera as Gun shoots in.
Gun shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vera but Vera pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Gun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vera, right into the meat.
Vera wants to slow Gun down by chopping away at his legs.
Gun checks a leg kick.
Vera misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vera moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gun.
Vera dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gun. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gun tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vera sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gun somewhat.
Vera lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gun's sensitive parts.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vera.
Vera throws a leg kick but Gun sees it coming and moves out of range.
Vera misses with a leg kick.
Vera throws a sloppy head kick and Gun moves out of range easily.
Gun is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vera sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vera throws a combination. Gun tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Vera moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Vera feints a jab promting Gun to slip. Vera then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gun slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A good leg kick by Vera.
Vera connects with a jab.
Gun looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Vera attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Vera throws a head kick but Gun moves out of range.
Vera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A leg kick checked by Gun.
Daniel Vera is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vera throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gun shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vera makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Vera throws a right hand that Gun ducks under and follows up with a left that Gun also avoids with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vera throws a low kick, looking for Gun's leg but Gun calmly moves out of range.
Gun checks a leg kick nicely.
Vera throws a chopping leg kick but Gun manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gun shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vera as he avoids it easily.
Vera digs a good hook to Gun's body.
Some bone on bone action there as Gun checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nice takedown defense from Vera. No joy for Gun on that attempt.
Vera scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vera throws a combination. Gun tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Vera throws a head kick that Gun semi-blocks.
Vera misses with a low kick as Gun jumps back.
Vera turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gun blocks a low kick nicely.
A clash of legs there as Gun blocks the low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Vera 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 Gun has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gun and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gun moves out of range of the leg kick from Vera.
Gun looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gun looks for a takedown but Vera sprawls well.
Vera buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vera, right into the meat.
Gun shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vera feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gun's calf.
Gun shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vera sprawls well. Vera wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gun gets slowly back to his feet.
Gun on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vera throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gun crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Vera - the referee stops the clock and Gun gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Vera. Gun manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Gun checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gun on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vera. Vera obviously looking to wear him down.
Gun chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vera can pounce on him.
Gun will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Vera throws a nice head kick!
A nice leg kick lands there from Vera.
Vera stuffs the takedown attempt from Gun. Gun gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Vera!
Vera throws a head kick that misses.
Gun checks a low kick from Vera.
Tommy Gun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gun closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Vera to the mat! Vera manages to get full guard.
Vera is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gun is aware though and is defending well.
Gun in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gun throws a strike but Vera rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gun 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.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gun wants to sweep here but Vera controlling him for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Vera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vera winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Vera!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raymond Blew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bastien Le Nogue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Le Nogue is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Scred Connexion - Partis de rien. Raymond Blew has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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215 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Raymond Blew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bastien Le Nogue!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Damien Edna and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Blew.
Good standup being displayed there by Blew as he connects with a hook.
Le Nogue shoots in for a double leg but Blew sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Blew lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Le Nogue circles away quickly and effectively.
Blew throws a body punch but Le Nogue moves out of range.
Le Nogue avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blew throws a series of strikes that have Le Nogue backpedaling.
It looks like Bastien Le Nogue has been cut.
Le Nogue closes the distance and clinches up with Blew, looking for a takedown. Le Nogue pushes Blew against the cage but Blew circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown by Le Nogue or perhaps it was just good defense by Blew which made him look bad.
Raymond Blew has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bastien Le Nogue.
Le Nogue dodges the punch combination from Blew.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Le Nogue.
Le Nogue staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blew throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blew. Le Nogue does a little dance to reset his feet.
Le Nogue moves in looking to clinch but Blew pushes him off.
Blew keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Le Nogue closes the distance and clinches up with Blew, looking for a takedown. Le Nogue pushes Blew against the cage but Blew circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Blew throws a right hand that misses
and Le Nogue counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Le Nogue shoots in and drives through. Blew sprawls well.
Le Nogue looking to score a takedown here. Blew is defending well but Le Nogue drives through and ends up in Blew's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Le Nogue trying to control but Blew is working from the bottom.
Blew has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Le Nogue can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Le Nogue working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blew looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Blew looking to hit a scissor sweep but Le Nogue is one step ahead there.
Blew looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Blew is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blew tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Le Nogue trying to control but Blew is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blew tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Le Nogue is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Le Nogue slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Le Nogue trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Blew can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Le Nogue controls the pace.
Blew wants to sweep here but Le Nogue controlling him for the moment.
Le Nogue stands up over Blew, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Le Nogue wants to control from the top but Blew keeps moving.
Le Nogue preventing the sweep.
Blew will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Blew avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Le Nogue postures up in Blew's guard and throws a big left but Blew blocks it.
Le Nogue postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Blew on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Blew tries to get out of the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Le Nogue lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Le Nogue is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Le Nogue avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Le Nogue trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Le Nogue pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blew is keeping the position for now.
Blew working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Le Nogue.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Le Nogue is stalling in the full guard.
Le Nogue with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bastien Le Nogue dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bastien Le Nogue's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Blew falls off balance throwing a combination
and Le Nogue counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Blew fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Le Nogue uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blew.
Le Nogue looking to score a takedown here. Blew is defending well but Le Nogue drives through and ends up in Blew's guard.
Le Nogue lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Le Nogue is looking to work some ground and pound but Blew has wrist control.
Le Nogue landing some decent shots from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Le Nogue accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Blew tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Le Nogue landing with the ground and pound.
Blew controls Le Nogue momentarily but Le Nogue frees himself.
Le Nogue postures up in Blew's guard and throws a big left but Blew blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Nogue engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Le Nogue advances to half guard.
Le Nogue lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nice strikes from Le Nogue there.
Blew on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Le Nogue thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Le Nogue looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blew taking some punishment here, with Le Nogue in his half guard.
Le Nogue is nestled in close to Blew, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Blew is rocked!
Le Nogue takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Oh Blew is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
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. Le Nogue connects with a nice short shot to Blew's temple.
Blew makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Blew.
Le Nogue slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Le Nogue slips nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le Nogue scores with a big shot! Blew's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Blew! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bastien Le Nogue!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John McLovin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Mutt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matt Mutt has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with John McLovin's chin.
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270 lbs
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280 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John McLovin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matt Mutt!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Summer Carpenter and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McLovin misses with a hook
and McLovin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like John McLovin has been cut.
Mutt lands a big head kick that sends McLovin tumbling to the mat! Mutt takes a step backwards and waves McLovin back to his feet - he wants the finish!
McLovin is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mutt throws a series of punches but McLovin moves out of range.
Oh McLovin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McLovin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McLovin seems to have got his legs back now.
McLovin looks for a takedown but Mutt sprawls well.
Mutt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McLovin takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mutt slips under a jab.
A head kick misses from Mutt.
A combination from Mutt does no damage.
McLovin misses the shot to the body.
Mutt lands with an overhand left.
Mutt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McLovin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutt scores with a jab.
Mutt digs a good hook to McLovin's body.
Horrible takedown by McLovin or perhaps it was just good defense by Mutt which made him look bad.
McLovin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Matt Mutt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mutt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mutt with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McLovin is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Mutt Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! McLovin is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Matt Mutt!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derka Derka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Les Norton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Norton has chosen Land downunder - Men at work as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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270 lbs
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275 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Derka Derka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Les Norton!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Hugh Johnson and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norton looks to land a combination but Derka avoids it well.
Derka misses with a series of wild punches.
Derka Derka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Derka moves away from the strike by Norton.
Derka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Derka shoots in for a double leg but Norton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Norton displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Derka Derka has been cut.
Derka scores with a nice right hand.
Derka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Derka really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Derka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Norton moves away.
A slow jab from Derka misses its intended target.
Derka misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Derka throws a right and a left that Norton avoids nicely.
Norton fails to land with a series of punches.
Norton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Horrible takedown by Derka or perhaps it was just good defense by Norton which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derka Derka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Derka closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Derka looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Norton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Derka fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Norton avoids it really well and circles away.
Derka shoots in for a takedown but Norton shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Norton looks to score with a jab to the body but Derka is just out of range.
Derka doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Derka closes this distance looking for a takedown but Norton circles away.
Derka shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Norton as he avoids it easily.
Norton stuffs the takedown.
Derka is breathing heavily.
Norton misses with a body shot.
Derka moves in looking to clinch but Norton pushes him off.
Norton ducks under a wild hook from Derka.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Derka shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Norton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Derka shoots in and drives through. Norton sprawls well.
Derka shoots in and bounces Norton off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Derka is looking to work some ground and pound but Norton has wrist control.
Norton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Derka throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Norton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Derka loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Derka prevents Norton from getting back to his feet.
Derka trying to control the position from guard on top but Norton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Derka working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Norton keeping moving, preventing Derka from controlling successfully.
Derka is looking to work some ground and pound but Norton has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Norton wants to sweep but no luck.
Derka trying to move into half guard but instead Norton has managed to sweep!
Derka managing to control the position.
Norton postures up in Derka's guard and throws a big left but Derka blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norton throwing strikes from guard but Derka blocks nicely.
Norton is looking to stand up but Derka won't let him.
Derka looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Derka is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Derka seems keen to control Norton's posture.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Norton trying to stand up but can't free himself from Derka's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Les Norton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Derka Derka's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Norton looks to land a right hand but Derka moved out of range.
Derka Derka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Derka shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Norton as he jumps to the side.
Derka misses with a takedown attempt - Norton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Norton throws out a loose jab but Derka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Norton throws a series of punches but Derka moves out of range.
Derka shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Norton defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derka Derka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Norton misses with a wild body shot.
Derka misses with a takedown attempt - Norton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Derka changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Norton tries to avoid it but Derka manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Norton to the ground. Norton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Norton misses with a hook. Derka ducked under it nicely.
Derka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Norton.
Norton is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Derka tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Norton swivels and escapes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Derka is trying hard to land a takedown here. Norton sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Derka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Norton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Derka with a lazy takedown attempt
and Norton counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jab from Norton.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Derka.
Norton throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sloppy strikes from Norton. Those never looked like landing.
Norton wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Norton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Norton cracks a nice hook into Derka's ribs.
Norton scores with a hook to the body. Derka takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Norton misses the shot to the body.
Norton misses with a series of wild punches.
Norton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Derka.
Les Norton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Derka shoots in for a double leg but Norton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Norton ducks under a wild hook from Derka.
Norton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Derka looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Norton is fending him off so far but Derka persists. Nope, Norton circles away and we're back to standing.
Norton misses with a body shot.
Norton lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Derka Derka's cut is getting worse.
Sloppy strikes from Norton. Those never looked like landing.
Derka ducks under a wild hook from Norton.
Sloppy strikes from Norton. Those never looked like landing.
Derka throws a leg kick but Norton sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Derka slips a jab and a cross from Norton.
Derka fails with a takedown attempt.
Derka shoots in for a takedown but Norton shows good takedown defense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norton connects with a body shot that sends Derka's belly button to the back.
Derka needs to keep his hands up - Norton had a free shot at his head there.
Derka Derka's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Norton just misses with a punch to the body.
Norton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Derka.
A big left from Norton misses.
Norton tests Derka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Norton cracks a nice hook into Derka's ribs.
Norton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norton misses with a wild combination.
Norton with a jab.
Derka avoids the body shot from Norton.
Norton throws a series of punches but Derka moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oooooh!!! Norton has knocked Derka down with a huge combo! Norton steps away and waves a wobbly Derka back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Derka is rocked!
Jeez, Derka Derka's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Derka Derka's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Les Norton!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jase Newson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Lawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lawson has chosen Personality Crisis as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
17 - 6 - 0 |
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175 lbs
14 - 2 - 0 |
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World class boxer
KO power |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jase Newson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Karl Lawson!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Winston Howard and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newson misses with a straight left.
Lawson avoids the head kick by Newson.
Lawson throws a quick inside leg kick.
A jab lands there for Lawson.
Newson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Lawson.
Lawson throws a leg kick but Newson moved away.
A left lands for Newson.
Lawson misses with a looping right.
Lawson thows a body shot but no joy.
Lawson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lawson throws the kick towards the body but Newson avoids it.
Newson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lawson.
Lawson throws a body punch but Newson moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lawson back to the cage. Newson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Karl Lawson has been cut.
Newson avoids the body shot from Lawson.
Lawson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lawson misses with a looping left.
Lawson throws a leg kick
and Newson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Newson checks a leg kick nicely.
Lawson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Newson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lawson scrambles back to 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!
Lawson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lawson connects with a body shot.
Lawson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Newson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lawson looks gassed!
Newson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lawson throws a combination that misses
and Newson counters with a straight right hand.
Newson throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawson slips a jab and a cross from Newson.
Newson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
An inside leg kick lands from Newson.
A shot to the liver by Lawson. Beautiful body shot.
Lawson scoring well with a low kick there.
Lawson misses with a low kick.
Lawson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Newson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lawson throws the kick towards the body but Newson avoids it.
Newson misses with a series of wild punches.
Lawson misses with a leg kick.
Lawson swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Newson counter with a right hand.
That has opened up Karl Lawson's cut even more.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lawson in his tracks.
Karl Lawson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Newson just misses with a punch to the body.
Lawson looks to land a right hand but Newson moved out of range.
Newson cracks Lawson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Newson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lawson.
A low kick from Lawson misses
and Newson counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lawson. Newson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Newson throws a good cross that connects.
The cut above Karl Lawson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Lawson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Newson.
Lawson connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lawson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Newson manages to avoid it.
Newson lands a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawson looks to throw a body kick
and Newson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab, jab by Newson - just one landing.
Newson lands a big head kick that sends Lawson tumbling to the mat! Newson takes a step backwards and waves Lawson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Lawson is rocked!
Karl Lawson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Lawson throws an overhand right that lands on Newson's shoulder, as Newson tries to avoid the shot.
Lawson is still on wobbly legs! Can Newson finish him?
Lawson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Newson rather than just go for the knockout.
Lawson misses with a jab to the body
and Newson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lawson throws a big shot that misses.
Lawson seems to have recovered his senses.
Newson avoids the head kick by Lawson.
Newson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lawson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Newson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lawson scrambles back to his feet.
Newson lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Lawson goes down and covers up as Newson starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jase Newson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Maek Houzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damon Pierce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pierce has chosen Eve 6 - Inside Out as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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192 lbs
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199 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
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Maek Houzo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Damon Pierce!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Donatello Bradman and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pierce is trying hard to land a takedown here. Houzo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pierce wants to clinch.
Pierce has his takedown stuffed
and Houzo counters with a nice uppercut.
Houzo jabs Pierce to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Houzo lands a nice shot to the body.
Pierce tries to clinch up.
Jab by Houzo.
Houzo connects with a right hand. Pierce shakes it off.
Pierce takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Houzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pierce moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Houzo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Houzo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Pierce!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Houzo landing strikes from the mount.
It looks like Damon Pierce has been cut.
Houzo 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.
Pierce sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Pierce is looking to improve his position.
Pierce works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Houzo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pierce swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Houzo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Houzo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Houzo wants to control from the top but Pierce keeps moving.
Houzo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Houzo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We're going to have a standup here because Maek Houzo wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A big right from Houzo misses.
Houzo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Houzo lands strikes from half guard.
That has opened up Damon Pierce's cut even more.
Houzo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pierce keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierce tries to roll over but Houzo keeps him under control.
Houzo moves into full mount! Pierce won't be happy about that!
Pierce is looking to improve his position but Houzo isn't that keen on the idea.
BOOM! Houzo connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The cut above Damon Pierce's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Houzo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pierce is working to get back to half guard.
Houzo controlling his opponent.
Houzo with the ground and pound from mount.
Damon Pierce's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Houzo controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Houzo trying to control but Pierce is having none of it.
Houzo prevents Pierce from getting the reversal.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pierce tries to lock up and control but Houzo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pierce is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pierce tries to hold on but Houzo postures up.
Houzo landing strikes from the mount.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Damon Pierce's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Maek Houzo!
Maek Houzo retains his middleweight title!
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