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PS 25 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaecon Sinton (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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Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jon Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jaecon Sinton!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Bruno Hogan and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sinton fails with a takedown attempt.
Sinton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sinton closes the distance and clinches.
Sinton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sinton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jones pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jon Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaecon Sinton.
Jones looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sinton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jones's waist but Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sinton off to one side.
Sinton fails with the takedown.
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinton wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Sinton shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones shoots for a takedown but Sinton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sinton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
Jaecon Sinton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sinton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Sinton.
Sinton takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sinton shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Sinton!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking to stand but Jones has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Sinton is working to get back to half guard.
Jones is looking to stand but Jones has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Jones controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Jones controlling his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sinton sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jon Jones just wasn't active enough.
Sinton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
Jones scores a takedown into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sinton is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones is looking to stand but Jones has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Jones controlling from mount.
Sinton bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Sinton prevents Jones from getting back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Jones dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sinton at a distance.
Sinton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones scores with a head kick. Sinton tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jon Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sinton has his takedown stuffed
and Jones counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Horrible takedown by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Sinton which made him look bad.
Sinton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a head kick.
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.
Jon Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaecon Sinton.
Jones clinches up against the cage.
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Sinton tries to clinch
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.
Sinton throws a lazy head kick
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sinton takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sinton misses with a leg kick.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sinton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sinton somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
Jones shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sinton defends it nicely.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Sinton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Sinton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sinton somewhat.
Sinton throws a leg kick
and Jones counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jones.
Jones has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sinton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones rushes Sinton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jones tries to break free but Sinton pushes him back against the cage.
Jones breaks the clinch.
Sinton is looking to clinch.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sinton shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
Jones throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sinton tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jones is in Sinton's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jones tries to stand but Sinton is controlling from the bottom.
Jones wants to stand and escape but instead Sinton has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
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!
Jones wants to stand up but Sinton is controlling him.
Jones is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Sinton dives into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sinton wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Jones dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jones as Sinton tries to tie him up.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Sinton has him pressed against the cage.
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sinton as he jumps to the side.
Sinton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sinton fails with the takedown.
Sinton tries to sprawl but Jones drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones wants to stand up but Sinton has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Jones is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Sinton controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Jones wants to stand but Sinton is controlling his posture from full guard.
Jones trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Jon Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jones wants to control from the top but Sinton keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sinton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Jones is looking to stand up but Sinton won't let him.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sinton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
Sinton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones shoots in and drives through. Sinton sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sinton tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sinton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sinton shoots in but no luck this time.
Jones throws a right hand that Sinton ducks under and follows up with a left that Sinton also avoids with ease.
Sinton looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
Jon Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Sinton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sinton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Sinton persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
Sinton fails with the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Sinton is predictable there
so Jones counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sinton on the ground.
Jones would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Sinton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jones is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sinton is keeping the position for now.
Jaecon Sinton 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.
Jones has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sinton is proving hard to escape from.
Jon Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sinton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jones 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Jones!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jim Keats (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Pollock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henry Pollock has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jim Keats!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Henry Pollock!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Winston Howard and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pollock shoots in looking for a takedown but Keats manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pollock's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pollock shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Keats napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Keats is trying to improve his position.
Pollock wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Keats, who protects the arm well.
Pollock tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pollock working away.
Pollock tries for a kimura but Keats is defending well.
Keats wants to control but Pollock postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keats is not content to let Pollock control the position.
Keats sneaks back into half guard.
Pollock looks gassed!
Keats is looking for a sweep. Pollock is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Keats slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Keats holds on and takes a little breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keats is trying to keep Pollock in close.
Keats looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Keats looking to control.
Pollock throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Keats works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Keats is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Keats trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Keats trying to keep a closed guard but Pollock is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keats keeping moving, preventing Pollock from controlling successfully.
Jim Keats has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Pollock keeps the fight on the outside.
Pollock fails with a takedown attempt.
Keats buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Keats shoots in looking for a takedown. Pollock tries to sprawl out of it but Keats keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pollock manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pollock tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Keats swivels and escapes.
Jim Keats has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Pollock.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pollock gets tackled into the cage by Keats. Keats maintains the clinch.
Keats breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pollock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Keats shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Keats throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jim Keats 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 Keats.
Keats with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pollock counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Keats looking to control.
Keats trying to strike off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jim Keats 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.
Keats rushes Pollock and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pollock is trying to push Keats away but Keats has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Keats tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pollock just stands there and leans against the cage.
Keats pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pollock decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Keats trying to control from the bottom.
Pollock wants to lay and pray for a moment but Keats keeps working.
Keats is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pollock pulls his head out easily.
Pollock seems to be working for a kimura but Keats defends the submission attempt.
Pollock is breathing heavily.
Keats manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pollock looking to sit in guard and control but Keats gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Keats controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keats trying to control but Pollock is working from the bottom.
Keats cracks Pollock with a solid left hand.
Pollock has his foot on Keats's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Keats works his way back into a safe position though.
Keats sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jim Keats.
Keats darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Keats tries to pass to full mount but Pollock defends it.
Keats is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Keats sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pollock defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keats passes to full mount!
Pollock in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Keats landing strikes, looking to finish!
Keats tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Keats looking to control but Pollock is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Keats dominated that second round.
That's time! Keats's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Keats fails with a takedown attempt.
Keats misses the shot to the body.
Keats shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Keats is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Keats wants to pass to mount but Pollock is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pollock is looking to improve his position.
Pollock takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Keats is trying to control. Pollock wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Keats seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Keats controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Jim Keats wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Keats throws a series of strikes that have Pollock backpedaling.
Keats fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Pollock to the ground. Keats is now in Pollock's guard.
Keats trying to control but Pollock is working from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keats wants to pass the guard but Pollock is keeping the position.
Pollock is looking for a triangle but Keats pushes his legs off easily.
Henry Pollock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pollock had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Keats defends it easily.
Keats has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Keats drops back looking for a leg! Pollock is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pollock manages to kick Keats off! Keats jumps back into Pollock's guard.
Keats looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pollock pulls Keats in to control the position.
Keats is looking to work some ground and pound but Pollock has wrist control.
Keats 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.
Keats wants to control from the top but Pollock keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jim Keats has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Pollock closes the distance and clinches up with Keats, looking for a takedown. Pollock pushes Keats against the cage but Keats circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jim Keats is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Keats clinches up with Pollock and pushes him back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Keats showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Keats 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Keats!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Noke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daly Foran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kyle Noke has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
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160 lbs
1 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Basic striking
Very confident |
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kyle Noke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Daly Foran!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, John Mangel and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foran throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Noke tries a low kick but Foran avoids it.
Noke throws a head kick but Foran moves out of range.
Good shot there by Noke.
Noke takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Foran throws a lazy right hand but Noke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Foran throws a series of punches but Noke moves out of range.
Foran connects with the punch.
Noke shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Foran fails with a takedown attempt.
Noke shoots for a takedown but Foran saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Noke is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Foran's half guard.
Noke is keen to just control but Foran is a slippery customer.
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!
Noke is just content to waste time from the top position. Foran takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foran seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Foran has his foot on Noke's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Noke works his way back into a safe position though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Foran can do anything to dispel that myth.
Foran looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Noke drops back looking for a leg! Foran is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Foran manages to kick Noke off! Noke jumps back into Foran's guard.
Noke controls from within his opponent's guard.
Noke wants to control from the top but Foran keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foran being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Kyle Noke.
Foran scores with a leg kick.
Noke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Foran sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Foran closes the distance and pushes Noke back into the cage.
Foran with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Noke is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Foran pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Noke is trying to drag Foran to the mat but Foran just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Noke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Foran lands an elbow that stopped Noke in his tracks for a moment.
Foran goes for a takedown in the clinch but Noke prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foran breaks from the clinch.
Noke throws out a loose jab but Foran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Foran tries to clinch but Noke is having none of it.
Horrible takedown by Noke or perhaps it was just good defense by Foran which made him look bad.
Noke is breathing heavily.
Foran looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Foran thuds his shin into the meat of Noke's side.
Noke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Foran was well out of range. Poor timing from Noke.
Foran throws a body punch but Noke moves out of range.
Foran closes the distance and pushes Noke back into the cage.
Foran lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Foran.
Foran can't get the takedown.
Foran lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foran works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Foran is working Noke over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
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!
Noke is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Noke is controlling Foran's posture.
Foran throwing strikes but missing.
Noke not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Foran wants to control from the top but Noke keeps moving.
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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Foran accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Foran working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Daly Foran 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.
Noke gets tackled into the cage by Foran. Foran maintains the clinch.
Noke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Noke tries to clinch there but Foran circles away.
Foran takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Foran forces Noke back against the cage and clinches.
Noke takes an elbow to the temple.
Foran manages to break the clinch.
Foran throws a right and a left that Noke avoids nicely.
Kyle Noke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Foran has taken the fight to the clinch.
Foran successfully pulls guard.
Noke 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.
Foran really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Noke. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Noke thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Noke slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noke is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Foran defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Noke thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Foran trying to hold on to Noke's head to control him but Noke postures up.
Noke wants to control but Foran is keeping him busy.
Foran tries to roll over but Noke keeps him under control.
Foran trying to control here.
Noke thows a huge punch but Foran dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noke is looking for a kimura here.
Foran is trying to maintain the position but Noke is very close to passing his half guard.
Noke trying to control from half guard but Foran is working away.
Noke is working for a kimura but Foran is defending it quite comfortably.
Foran is defending against the submission attempts here by Noke.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Foran tries to roll over but Noke keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foran is not content to let Noke control the position.
Kyle Noke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Noke is thwarting Foran's attempts to control the position.
Foran blocking the ground and pound attempt from Noke.
Noke throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Foran is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Noke pulls his head out easily.
Foran tries to roll over but Noke keeps him under control.
Foran is not content to let Noke control the position.
Foran is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foran pushes Noke off and gets back to his feet.
Noke scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Foran doesn't seem bothered though.
Noke stuffs the takedown.
Foran avoids the head kick by Noke.
Foran fails to land with a series of punches.
Foran misses with a few strikes there.
Noke closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Foran is looking for a sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Noke lands a nice forearm strike.
Noke moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Noke wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Foran, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Noke dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Foran tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Noke manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Foran stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Noke looks to land a combination but Foran avoids it well.
A right-left combo lands from Noke.
A chopping leg kick lands by Foran.
Foran throws a right and a left that Noke avoids nicely.
Foran shoots in but Noke avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Noke avoids a punch combination nicely.
Foran misses with the combination.
Noke misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noke lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Foran blocks a leg kick.
Foran throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Noke.
Foran throws a head kick that misses.
Noke throws a sloppy head kick and Foran moves out of range easily.
Foran throws a head kick but Noke moves out of range.
Foran misses with a jab, cross combination.
Noke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Foran fails in his attempt to clinch.
Noke misses with an uppercut. Foran saw that one coming.
Foran tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Noke is able to avoid easily.
Noke swats away the attempt to clinch by Foran.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foran wants to clinch up but Noke keeps it at a distance.
Foran wants to clinch up but Noke keeps it at a distance.
Foran shoots in but Noke avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Noke takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Foran throws a front kick aimed at Noke's knee but Noke avoids it well.
Foran tries to clinch but Noke is having none of it.
Foran tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Noke tries to close the distance and clinch up but Foran swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Noke tries to score a power double leg takedown but Foran sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Noke somewhat.
Foran has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foran missing with knees to the body.
Foran lands an elbow that stopped Noke in his tracks for a moment.
Foran blocks a body shot from Noke.
Foran lands an elbow inside.
Foran effectively controlling the action here.
Noke drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Noke scores with a hook to the body.
Foran working hard to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noke fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Noke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Noke is trying to break the clinch but Foran has him pressed against the cage.
Noke has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Foran is trying to keep an underhook but Noke manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Foran is trying to stand.
Noke with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Foran is looking to improve his position.
Noke seems to be looking for submissions.
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!
Noke throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Foran is trying to get back to full guard.
Noke wants to control but Foran is keeping him busy.
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 Kyle Noke.
I think Noke 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Noke!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dele Obasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Velasquez is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Edge. Dele Obasi had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dele Obasi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cain Velasquez!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Summer Carpenter and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velasquez scores a takedown into full mount!
Velasquez lands a big elbow.
Velasquez fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Obasi wants to try and get back to his feet.
Velasquez with shots to the head and body - Obasi looks very uncomfortable down there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Velasquez looking to ground and pound but Obasi is blocking nicely.
Velasquez landing punches.
Obasi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Velasquez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Obasi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Obasi wants to hold on but Velasquez pushes him away.
Velasquez connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Velasquez scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Velasquez lands with some strikes.
Velasquez looking to finish Obasi with some ground and pound. This is bad for Obasi!
Obasi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Velasquez loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Obasi scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Velasquez land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Velasquez stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cain Velasquez!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kurtis De Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jermaine Choake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Choake comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Hans Zimmer - The Kraken kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Jermaine Choake is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kurtis De Hughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jermaine Choake!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Hugh Johnson and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Choake avoids a punch combination nicely.
De Hughes misses the jab.
A combination from De Hughes does no damage.
De Hughes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Choake circles away quickly and effectively.
De Hughes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
De Hughes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Choake.
Choake shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. De Hughes is trying to defend but Choake finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
De Hughes pushes Choake off but Choake dives into side control.
De Hughes is trying to improve his position.
A control attempt from De Hughes but he's now mounted!
Choake scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish De Hughes?
It looks like Kurtis De Hughes has been cut.
Choake looking for a guillotine from mount but De Hughes is having none of it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Hughes really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Choake working De Hughes over with strikes here.
Choake scoring with strikes but De Hughes is staying in there.
Kurtis De Hughes's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Choake takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
It looks like Choake might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Choake breaks from De Hughes's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Jeez, Kurtis De Hughes's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kurtis De Hughes's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jermaine Choake!
After winning the bout, Jermaine Choake thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trent Quo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hitter Dee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dee is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Elephant Man - Haters (feat Hunt & Jim Jones) . Hitter Dee has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Trent Quo's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Trent Quo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hitter Dee!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Hugh Johnson and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dee slips a jab and a cross from Quo.
Quo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dee counters with a series of strikes. Quo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Quo throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Quo cracks Dee with a good jab.
Quo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dee on the side of the head.
Dee on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Quo looks to throw the jab but Dee is out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dee.
Quo is breathing heavily.
Dee misses with a series of wild punches.
Dee moves away from the strike by Quo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Quo lands with a straight right. Dee didn't see that one coming.
Quo scores with a jab to the head.
Quo throws a poor cross that misses
and Dee counters with a nice low kick that buckles Quo's knee momentarily.
Quo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dee doesn't seem bothered though.
Quo lands a lovely overhand right.
Dee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Quo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Quo. Those never looked like landing.
Quo throws a jab when Dee was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quo stuns Dee with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Quo throws a body punch but Dee moves out of range.
Quo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dee counters with a thumping low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Quo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dee moves in looking to clinch but Quo pushes him off.
Quo misses with a hook.
Quo misses with a body shot
and Dee counters with a good low kick that Quo was not able to check.
Dee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Quo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Quo.
Quo wants to stay close but Dee steps back to make room for something. Quo seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Dee and Quo drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hitter Dee!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tappy McOut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jurassa Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Walker has chosen Devil Inside as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tappy McOut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jurassa Walker!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, John Mangel and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker throws a series of punches but McOut avoids them all with ease.
McOut fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Walker sprawls well initially but McOut persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
McOut seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Walker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McOut wants to pass the guard but Walker is defending well.
McOut is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Walker reverses the position - he's now on top in McOut's guard.
Walker preventing the sweep.
Walker looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Walker wants to control from the top but McOut keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Walker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Walker clinches.
Walker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McOut is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Walker can't fight it off and eventually McOut manages to take the fight to the floor. Walker looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McOut distracts Walker with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McOut throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McOut in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Walker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McOut gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Walker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McOut defends well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McOut looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McOut throws a strike but Walker rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Walker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
McOut might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McOut keeping full guard, as Walker tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McOut is looking to stand up but Walker isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McOut manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
McOut scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Walker?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by McOut.
McOut looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Walker really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Walker wants to hold on but McOut pushes him away.
Walker sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Walker avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McOut.
McOut is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Walker sees it coming and defends easily.
McOut sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Walker defending well though.
McOut is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Walker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McOut thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Walker's head.
McOut is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Walker is just riding it out for now. McOut eventually gives up the hold.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McOut is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Walker defends it well.
Walker tries to get to full guard but McOut has control of the leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Walker taking some punishment here, with McOut in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tappy McOut dominated that round.
That's time! McOut's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McOut takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McOut throws a head kick that misses.
McOut throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Walker tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. McOut is in Walker's guard.
Walker has his foot on McOut's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McOut works his way back into a safe position though.
Walker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Walker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McOut has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McOut with a flurry of punches that miss.
Walker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McOut gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Walker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Walker is breathing heavily.
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!
McOut trying to control but Walker is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McOut is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McOut slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Walker takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
McOut works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Walker dodges the ground and pound from McOut.
McOut trying to control the action but Walker is working from the bottom.
McOut fails to land a wild elbow strike.
McOut is working to tighten is grip on Walker's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Walker has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but McOut is really squeezing tight and eventually Walker passes out! McOut breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tappy McOut!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Donelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacque Schtrappe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schtrappe comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Nitzer Ebb - Violent Playground kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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169 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joseph Donelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jacque Schtrappe!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Damien Edna and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schtrappe throws a body punch but Donelly moves out of range.
Donelly looks to score with a jab to the body but Schtrappe is just out of range.
Donelly dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Schtrappe scores with a decent looking hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Schtrappe.
Schtrappe loads up on a big right hand but Donelly slips the punch.
Schtrappe checks a leg kick.
Schtrappe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donelly throws a hook to the side of Schtrappe's head but Schtrappe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Schtrappe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Schtrappe throws out a powerful jab.
Schtrappe takes a swing at Donelly's ribcage but misses.
Schtrappe throws a nice outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donelly catches Schtrappe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Schtrappe looks to land a right hand but Donelly moved out of range.
Donelly throws a body kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donelly misses with a jab, cross combination.
Schtrappe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Schtrappe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Donelly.
Donelly misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice cross by Schtrappe.
Donelly gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Schtrappe connects with a right hand. Donelly shakes it off.
Schtrappe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Schtrappe lands a glancing blow to the side of Donelly's head.
Donelly feints and then cracks Schtrappe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Schtrappe down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That kick from Schtrappe tenderised Donelly's leg. Donelly is trying to keep his angry face on.
Donelly is breathing heavily.
Schtrappe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Schtrappe throws a good cross that connects.
Schtrappe throws a body punch but Donelly moves out of range.
Donelly takes one to the chin there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schtrappe staying out of range there.
A shot to the body from Schtrappe misses
and Donelly counters with a three punch combo that has Schtrappe backing up. Schtrappe nods at Donelly to acknowledge the strikes.
Donelly loads up on a big right hand but Schtrappe slips the punch.
Donelly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Schtrappe walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Donelly checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Schtrappe 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.
Schtrappe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Donelly throws a body kick that misses.
Schtrappe misses the shot to the body.
Donelly tests Schtrappe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice defenses there by Schtrappe.
Schtrappe throws a hook to the side of Donelly's head but Donelly sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schtrappe connects with a body shot that sends Donelly's belly button to the back.
Donelly moves out of range as Schtrappe throws a body kick.
Schtrappe thumps Donelly with a low kick.
Donelly throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Schtrappe to counter with a crisp jab.
Schtrappe digs a good hook to Donelly's body.
Donelly lands a lovely overhand right.
Donelly wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Schtrappe is looking to slow Donelly down with leg kicks.
Schtrappe lands a nice hook to Donelly's body. Donelly takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schtrappe jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Schtrappe lands an overhand right.
Schtrappe cracks Donelly with an open hand slap.
Schtrappe lands a body shot.
Schtrappe is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Donelly had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Donelly is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Donelly is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schtrappe scores with a nice strike.
Oh Donelly is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Schtrappe lands a slapping body shot.
Schtrappe lands with a nice body punch.
Donelly on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Schtrappe connects with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Schtrappe. That's going to slow Donelly down.
Schtrappe lands with a shot to the body.
Schtrappe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Donelly. That did some damage!
Schtrappe lets loose with a powerful body kick. Donelly will feel that in the morning.
Donelly seems to have got his legs back now.
Schtrappe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A good leg kick by Schtrappe.
Schtrappe lands a really nice looking cross but Donelly seems unphased.
Schtrappe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Schtrappe lands with a shot to the body.
Schtrappe lands a right hook to the body.
Schtrappe scores with the left hand. Donelly knows he should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacque Schtrappe dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Schtrappe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Schtrappe thows a body shot but no joy.
Schtrappe lands with a right hand.
Donelly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schtrappe manages to avoid it.
Schtrappe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Schtrappe connects with a leg kick. Donelly looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Schtrappe steps in with a hook that catches Donelly right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Schtrappe follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Donelly looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacque Schtrappe!
In his post fight interview, Jacque Schtrappe started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Billy Paxton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dexter Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paxton's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Advance Australia Fair. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Billy Paxton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dexter Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Hugh Johnson and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paxton throws a combination. Morgan tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Dexter Morgan has been cut.
Billy Paxton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morgan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Morgan throws a head kick that half lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paxton lands with an uppercut that bounces Morgan off the cage and back into range.
Paxton looks to score with a jab to the body but Morgan is just out of range.
Paxton drops Morgan with a straight right hand, right on the button! Paxton follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Paxton!
Billy Paxton thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Bourne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kinesa Cali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Bourne!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kinesa Cali!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Summer Carpenter and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cali throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bourne sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cali tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bourne swivels and escapes.
John Bourne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cali comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cali takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cali throws a hook to the side of Bourne's head but Bourne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bourne avoids the body shot from Cali.
No luck for Cali with that takedown attempt.
Bourne lands with a right hand.
Cali shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bourne counters with a nice uppercut.
John Bourne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kinesa Cali.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cali looks to score with a jab to the body but Bourne is just out of range.
Cali shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cali slips under a jab from Bourne.
Bourne lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bourne scores with a jab. Cali acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cali is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bourne.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bourne cracks Cali with a right hand to the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Bourne. Beautiful body shot.
Cali is trying desperately to land a takedown but Bourne is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Cali.
Cali looks to score with a jab to the body but Bourne is just out of range.
A punch combination from Bourne misses.
Bourne loads up on a big right hand but Cali slips the punch.
Cali misses with a takedown
and Bourne counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cali bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cali lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bourne lands with a nice combination. Cali backs away looking to recover.
Cali takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cali shoots in and drives through. Bourne sprawls well.
Bourne throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Cali swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bourne connects with a single shot there.
Bourne lands the left hand.
Bourne is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Good exchange - Bourne coming out on top.
Cali is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bourne rather than just go for the knockout.
Bourne defending well as Cali loads up on a big left hand.
Bourne scores with a nice head shot.
Cali bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice shot lands for Bourne.
Cali is rocked!
Bourne fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cali looks gassed!
Bourne cracks Cali with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Cali tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Bourne pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Cali is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Bourne!
John Bourne retains his super heavyweight title!
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