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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Broflovyski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daizo Shimura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shimura is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Two Steps From Hell - Archangel. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kyle Broflovyski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Daizo Shimura!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Bruno Hogan and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Broflovyski slips a jab and a cross from Shimura.
Broflovyski lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
It looks like Daizo Shimura has been cut.
Nice cross by Broflovyski.
Shimura slips a straight right by Broflovyski.
Broflovyski misses with the combination.
Shimura looks to land a combination but Broflovyski avoids it well.
Shimura looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Broflovyski loads up on a big right hand but Shimura slips the punch.
Broflovyski is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Shimura.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Broflovyski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Broflovyski scores with a hook.
Shimura is rocked!
Broflovyski misses the jab.
Shimura is still on wobbly legs! Can Broflovyski finish him?
Broflovyski circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Shimura to the canvas! Shimura doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Broflovyski keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyle Broflovyski!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mason Mayhem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gwettman Low (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Mayhem might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Head Like a Hole. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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155 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Great low kicks
Very quick |
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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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, Mason Mayhem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gwettman Low!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Steve Erwin and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Low fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mayhem uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Low.
Mayhem tries to clinch up.
Mayhem is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Low.
Low throws a hook to the side of Mayhem's head but Mayhem sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mayhem slips a jab and a cross from Low.
Mayhem doesn't manage to clinch there - Low circles away.
Gwettman Low seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Low throws a nice looking combination but Mayhem bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Low throws a nice head kick!
Mayhem moves in looking to clinch but Low pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mayhem looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Low throws a head kick but Mayhem moves out of range.
Low with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mayhem is looking to clinch.
Low tries a head kick but it misses.
Low throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mayhem wants to clinch up but Low keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Low throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Mayhem counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mayhem is stalling in the full guard.
Low is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mayhem sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Low's guard.
Mayhem maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Low could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Mayhem has cracked it and Low is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Mayhem!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mason Mayhem!
Mason Mayhem decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Buzz Saw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Koko LaRue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LaRue has chosen Dead or Alive - Lover Come Back to Me as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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140 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Buzz Saw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Koko LaRue!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Bruno Hogan and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LaRue tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Saw swivels and escapes.
Saw fakes high and swings low for a body shot but LaRue manages to avoid it.
LaRue tries to clinch up.
Saw dives in and scores a takedown into LaRue's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Saw trying to control the position from guard on top but LaRue is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
LaRue pulls Saw in to control the position.
Saw stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. LaRue swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Saw slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
LaRue tries to bench press Saw off him but Saw keeps the position.
Saw knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for LaRue on the ground.
LaRue is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Saw wants to control for a moment but LaRue uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaRue trying to control here.
LaRue is defending against the submission attempts here by Saw.
The fighters are battling for position here. LaRue manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Saw trying to control but LaRue is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LaRue keeping full guard, as Saw tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saw postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Saw accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Saw connects with a couple of short punches.
LaRue is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Saw really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
LaRue is thwarting Saw's attempts to control the position.
LaRue throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saw tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
LaRue not doing much here.
Saw has a hand on LaRue's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. LaRue takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Saw wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Will LaRue go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
LaRue controls the position.
LaRue is hanging on to Saw's back as he tries to escape.
Saw is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saw is covering up but some of the strikes from LaRue are getting through and doing damage.
LaRue is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Saw is defending well though. LaRue let's go of the attempt for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LaRue scores with strikes from the back.
Saw is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
LaRue keeps control of the position easily here as Saw tries to buck him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koko LaRue dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Saw gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
LaRue rushes Saw and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
LaRue breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Saw has his takedown stuffed
and LaRue counters with a stiff right hand.
Saw throws a one two combo.
It looks like Koko LaRue has been cut.
Saw shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and LaRue counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
LaRue is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
LaRue is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaRue is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Saw has managed to free his arm - good work.
LaRue tries to pass to full mount but Saw defends it.
Saw wants to control but LaRue passes into side.
LaRue is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Saw is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaRue is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Saw is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Saw is letting LaRue control him for a moment.
LaRue trying to control the action but Saw is working from the bottom.
Saw tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
LaRue controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that LaRue 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.
LaRue looking to control but Saw is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The referee warns Saw that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
LaRue avoids the attempt from Saw to control.
LaRue with shots to the head and body - Saw looks very uncomfortable down there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saw tries to buck LaRue off but he can't manage it.
Saw is wriggling around trying to escape.
LaRue looking to control but Saw is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Saw is in a horrible position here. LaRue smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Saw tries to hold on but LaRue pushes him away.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for LaRue. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
LaRue looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
LaRue tries to control but Saw wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koko LaRue showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Koko LaRue's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
LaRue displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Saw keeps the fight on the outside.
Saw tries to clinch there but LaRue circles away.
Saw feints and as LaRue raises his hands in defense, Saw changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
LaRue 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.
LaRue manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Saw tries to hold on but LaRue postures up.
LaRue tries to control but Saw wriggling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaRue controlling the position easily from mount.
The referee warns Saw that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
LaRue looking to control and managing it successfully.
Koko LaRue 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koko LaRue has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Saw looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saw tries to pass the half guard into mount. LaRue knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
LaRue is trying is best to control the position here.
LaRue makes his way to full guard. A much better position for LaRue.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaRue managing to control the position.
Saw will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
LaRue's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
LaRue manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LaRue takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Koko LaRue comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well LaRue 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 John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koko LaRue!
In his post fight interview, Koko LaRue 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hero Hito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hito's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Follow the leader. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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216 lbs
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171 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hero Hito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tony Jones!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Eliza Hachem and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Hito finds it's way through Jones's defenses.
It looks like Tony Jones has been cut.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones swinging wildly here.
Jones tries to clinch up but Hito circles away and keeps his distance.
Hito misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Hito avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
Hito fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jones closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hito wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Hito is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Hito tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hito is trying to push Jones away but Jones has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hito wants to break free but Jones has control.
Hito misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones has Hito pressed against the cage, preventing Hito from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hito tries to break the clinch but Jones is controlling the position.
Hito is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Jones fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hero Hito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Jones.
Jones can't get the takedown.
Hito is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hito taking a breather.
Hito has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hito lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jones prevents Hito from breaking the clinch.
Hito manages to break the clinch.
Jones takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hito leaves Jones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Hito.
Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hito sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hito lands a left and a right that send Jones crashing to the mat, dazed. Hito thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Jones is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hito measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Jones! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Hero Hito!
In his post fight interview, Hero Hito 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Robert Deby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alan LeFloe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Robert Deby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alan LeFloe!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Hugh Johnson and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeFloe lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Deby is rocked!
No joy there for LeFloe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Oh Deby is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Deby bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Deby seems to have got his legs back now.
LeFloe is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Deby is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LeFloe is trying to escape the position but Deby is controlling the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LeFloe is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Deby has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LeFloe prevents Deby from moving into mount.
Deby misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Deby trying to control the position but LeFloe is working away.
Deby scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at LeFloe to see if he's OK.
Deby 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deby is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but LeFloe is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
LeFloe pushes Deby away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Deby gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Deby wants to lay and pray for a moment but LeFloe keeps working.
LeFloe is trying to buck Deby off.
Deby in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
LeFloe is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Deby is controlling him well.
Deby trying to control the position but LeFloe is working away.
LeFloe is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Deby has just dragged him back down to the mat.
LeFloe looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deby trying to control the action but LeFloe is working from the bottom.
The referee asks Deby politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Deby prefers to stall for the moment though.
Deby is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, LeFloe has escaped the position, nice work there.
LeFloe throws Deby to one side and escapes!
LeFloe scores with a nice strike.
Deby fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Deby will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
LeFloe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Deby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deby shoots in looking for a takedown. LeFloe tries to sprawl out of it but Deby keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. LeFloe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from LeFloe finds it's way through Deby's defenses.
LeFloe connects with the punch.
LeFloe lands a nice hook to Deby's body. Deby takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
LeFloe works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
LeFloe scores with a jab to the body.
LeFloe punishes Deby's body with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
LeFloe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from LeFloe.
LeFloe lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
LeFloe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeFloe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
LeFloe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from LeFloe.
LeFloe lands with a short shot to the head.
Deby jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as LeFloe walks away with a smile on his face. Deby gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
LeFloe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Alan LeFloe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deby's hands are dropping dangerously low here and LeFloe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Deby scrambles back to his feet.
LeFloe moves into the clinch successfully.
Deby is trying to push LeFloe away but LeFloe has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
LeFloe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, LeFloe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from LeFloe on the inside.
LeFloe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Debys head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alan LeFloe dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
LeFloe throws a jab when Deby was well out of range.
Nice sprawl there from LeFloe as Deby shoots in.
Deby looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? LeFloe is fending him off so far but Deby persists. Nope, LeFloe circles away and we're back to standing.
LeFloe closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Deby out cold! Deby corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alan LeFloe!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eldar Jah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurt Higgs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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211 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
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212 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced |
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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
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eldar Jah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kurt Higgs!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Bruno Hogan and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Higgs tries to clinch there but Jah circles away.
Higgs tries to clinch but Jah is having none of it.
Some wild striking there from Jah.
Nice takedown defense from Jah. No joy for Higgs on that attempt.
Higgs is looking to clinch.
Higgs throws a series of strikes that have Jah backpedaling.
It looks like Eldar Jah has been cut.
Higgs tries to clinch there but Jah circles away.
Jah tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jah could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Higgs is looking to clinch but Jah is avoiding it.
Higgs moves into range and clinches up with Jah.
Jah with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Higgs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Higgs jabs at Jah's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jah sizes up Higgs with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Higgs tries to clinch up.
Higgs moves into the clinch.
Higgs manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higgs has taken the fight to the clinch.
A body shot lands from Higgs.
Jah wants to get back to striking at distance but Higgs won't allow it.
Higgs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jah fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Higgs looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Higgs feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jah's calf.
Higgs just misses with a punch to the body.
Higgs moves into the clinch successfully.
Higgs misses with a body punch.
Higgs breaks from the clinch.
Higgs wants to clinch.
A combination from Higgs does no damage.
Jah takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Higgs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Higgs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Higgs closes the distance and clinches.
Jah tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Higgs manages to break the clinch.
Higgs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Higgs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Higgs throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jah lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Higgs circles away quickly and effectively.
Jah is breathing heavily.
Higgs scores with a three punch combo!
Higgs closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Higgs wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Higgs.
A short right from Jah on the inside.
Higgs wants to get back to striking at distance but Jah won't allow it.
Jah keeps control of Higgs as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higgs effectively controlling the action here.
Higgs softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Higgs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jah thows a body shot but no joy.
Higgs moves in looking to clinch but Jah pushes him off.
Higgs is looking to clinch but Jah is avoiding it.
Jah showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Higgs.
A low kick from Higgs is predictable there
and Jah counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jah.
Higgs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Higgs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jah was well out of range. Poor timing from Higgs.
Jah throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Higgs.
Higgs moves into the clinch.
Higgs breaks from the clinch.
Higgs moves in looking to clinch but Jah pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jah tried to score with a low kick but Higgs checks it.
Higgs slips a jab from Jah.
Higgs fails in his attempt to clinch.
Higgs looks to land a combination but Jah avoids it well.
Higgs keeps the fight on the outside.
Higgs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Higgs misses with the combination.
Higgs is looking to clinch but Jah is avoiding it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jah moves in looking to clinch but Higgs pushes him off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Higgs misses with a double jab.
Jah shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Jah was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Higgs tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Higgs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eldar Jah's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jah takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A nice inside leg kick there by Jah. That's going to slow Higgs down.
Higgs swings for the body but Jah moves out of range.
Higgs dodges the punch combination from Jah.
Kurt Higgs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Higgs tries to clinch but Jah moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jah 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 Higgs has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Higgs and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jah takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Higgs gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jah misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Higgs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Higgs displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jah dodges the punch combination from Higgs.
Higgs fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higgs throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jah cracks a nice hook into Higgs's ribs.
Higgs has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jah.
Higgs is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jah rather than just go for the knockout.
Higgs wants to clinch up but Jah keeps it at a distance.
Jah will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Eldar Jah is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jah scores with a one two! Higgs had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Kurt Higgs has been cut.
Higgs tries to clinch there but Jah circles away.
Higgs walks into a left hand.
Jah throws a lazy right hand but Higgs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Higgs misses with a body punch.
Higgs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Higgs throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Higgs misses with a series of wild punches.
Jah lands a nice leg kick that just misses Higgs's sensitive parts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jah displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Higgs.
Higgs is breathing heavily.
Higgs lands a right hook to the body.
Jah fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jah feints and then cracks Higgs's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Higgs down.
Higgs tries to clinch up but Jah circles away and keeps his distance.
Higgs is looking to clinch.
Jah's corner calls for a 1-2. Jah obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jah.
Jah tries to keep at a distance but Higgs has taken the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jah throws an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higgs is trying to force a seperation but Jah has the dominant position.
Jah breaks from the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Jah 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jah wants to clinch up but Higgs keeps it at a distance.
Higgs scores with a nice right hand.
Jah circles away from the clinch attempt.
Higgs misses with a wild body shot.
Jah will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Higgs fails with an attempt to clinch.
Higgs wants to clinch.
Higgs wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Higgs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice defenses there by Higgs.
Jah connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jah blocks a jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Higgs scores with a four punch combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Higgs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Higgs has managed to clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Higgs looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jah stalling in the clinch but Higgs improves position.
Jah has Higgs pressed against the cage, preventing Higgs from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Higgs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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!
A right-left combo lands from Higgs.
Jah moves in looking to clinch but Higgs pushes him off.
Jah avoids the body shot from Higgs.
Higgs thows a body shot but no joy.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Higgs.
Higgs scores with a jab to the body.
Jah drives through and clinches with Higgs against the cage.
Jah goes for a takedown in the clinch but Higgs prevents it.
Higgs breaks the clinch.
Higgs throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jah.
Higgs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jah circles away quickly and effectively.
Jah motions for Higgs to come forward. Jah throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jah on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Higgs. Higgs obviously looking to wear him down.
Higgs moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higgs takes a swing at Jah's ribcage but misses.
Higgs wants to clinch.
Jah swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Higgs closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Higgs is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Higgs throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jahs head.
Kurt Higgs seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jah is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Higgs lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jah.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jah misses with some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jah makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jah is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Higgs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Higgs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Higgs lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Higgs throws a chopping leg kick but Jah manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jah manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Higgs on his heels. He'll look to pass Higgs's guard now, I'm sure.
Jah stopping the sweep attempt from Higgs.
Higgs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higgs has his foot on Jah's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jah works his way back into a safe position though.
Higgs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jah landing with the ground and pound.
Jah trying to control but Higgs is working from the bottom.
Eldar Jah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Higgs working a defensive guard here.
Jah is in close to Higgs's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jah missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jah controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jah throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jah in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Higgs is trying to keep Jah in close.
Jah is pushing down on Higgs's leg trying to pass to half guard. Higgs is fighting to maintain full guard but Jah has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jah prevents Higgs from improving his position.
Higgs trying to control from the bottom.
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.
Higgs wants to get back to full guard.
Jah missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kurt Higgs is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Higgs blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jah.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kurt Higgs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Higgs 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 John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kurt Higgs!
Kurt Higgs thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jarkko Vuorinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryuhaku Todoh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vuorinen comes to the cage accompanied by Teräsbetoni - Taivas lyö Tulta . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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140 lbs
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154 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jarkko Vuorinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ryuhaku Todoh!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Steve Erwin and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vuorinen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Todoh avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Todoh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Todoh throws a front kick aimed at Vuorinen's knee but Vuorinen avoids it well.
Todoh shoots in looking for a takedown but Vuorinen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Todoh's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Todoh lands a body shot.
Todoh fails with the takedown.
Vuorinen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Vuorinen connects with a body shot that sends Todoh's belly button to the back.
Todoh wants to clinch.
Todoh shoots in and drives through. Vuorinen sprawls well.
Jarkko Vuorinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryuhaku Todoh.
Vuorinen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A head kick misses from Todoh.
Vuorinen tries to clinch up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vuorinen, as that shot connected.
Todoh fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vuorinen blocks a head kick by Todoh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Todoh throws a sloppy head kick and Vuorinen moves out of range easily.
Vuorinen blocks a head kick by Todoh.
Vuorinen tries to clinch up but Todoh circles away and keeps his distance.
A combination from Vuorinen does no damage.
Jarkko Vuorinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Todoh goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Vuorinen tries to clinch there but Todoh circles away.
Todoh throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Todoh shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vuorinen sprawls well. Vuorinen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Todoh gets slowly back to his feet.
Vuorinen throws a one two combo.
Vuorinen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Todoh back to the cage. Vuorinen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A combination from Vuorinen does no damage.
Vuorinen closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice left hand lands by Vuorinen.
Vuorinen stalling in the clinch.
Todoh turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Todoh manages to end up in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vuorinen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vuorinen is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Todoh asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Vuorinen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Todoh controls the position.
Vuorinen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Todoh has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Todoh controlling from mount.
Todoh throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Vuorinen has his hands clasped together but Todoh breaks the hold and Vuorinen is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Todoh!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ryuhaku Todoh!
Ryuhaku Todoh gave a mention to HeavyWeight Designs in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Matrix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Geese Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matrix's entrance music is Power Station - We Fight For Love. A fine choice. This should be a great matchup!
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19
220 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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19
181 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Matrix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Geese Howard!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Eliza Hachem and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howard tries to clinch up.
Howard tries to clinch there but Matrix circles away.
Howard will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Howard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matrix was well out of range. Poor timing from Howard.
Matrix throws a right hand that Howard ducks under and follows up with a left that Howard also avoids with ease.
Howard moves forwards but Matrix connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Howard moves out of range of the strikes.
Matrix ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Matrix drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Howard wants to control but Matrix postures up.
Howard manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Howard gets back to full guard.
Howard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Matrix is aware though and is defending well.
Matrix controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard is looking for a triangle here but Matrix uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Howard gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Howard slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Howard looking for a triangle here. Matrix is fighting it but it looks tight! Howard pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Matrix is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Geese Howard!
After the big win, Geese Howard made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors HeavyWeight Designs and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mac Stiches (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinny Palermo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mac Stiches has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
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191 lbs
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mac Stiches!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vinny Palermo!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Winston Howard and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palermo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stiches is fending him off so far but Palermo persists. Nope, Stiches circles away and we're back to standing.
Mac Stiches seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palermo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stiches.
Palermo fails with the takedown.
Stiches rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Palermo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Palermo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mac Stiches has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinny Palermo.
Nice takedown defense from Stiches. No joy for Palermo on that attempt.
Stiches dodges the punch combination from Palermo.
Stiches misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Palermo throws a series of punches but Stiches moves out of range.
Stiches scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Stiches.
Palermo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stiches pushes Palermo up against the cage in a clinch.
Palermo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stiches gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Stiches lands an elbow inside that Palermo shrugs off.
Palermo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Stiches tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Palermo's elbow.
Palermo tries for a takedown but Stiches manages to get underhooks.
Stiches is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Palermo takes an elbow to the temple.
Stiches is pressed up against the cage. Palermo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stiches down to the mat. Stiches avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Stiches throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stiches tries a low kick but Palermo avoids it.
Stiches closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Stiches gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stiches throws a punch but it's blocked by Palermo.
Palermo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stiches using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Palermo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stiches lands a nice knee to the body.
Stiches lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Palermo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Stiches avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stiches.
It looks like Vinny Palermo has been cut.
Stiches prevents the takedown attempt.
Palermo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Palermo looks gassed!
Stiches lands an elbow inside that Palermo shrugs off.
Palermo is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Stiches - that landed with a thud.
Palermo is pressed against the cage. Stiches pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Palermo! Two more big strikes from Stiches and Palermo crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Mac Stiches!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ned Alonso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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164 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ned Alonso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Randy Davis!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Eliza Hachem and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alonso doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Davis counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Davis.
Alonso wants to sweep here but Davis controlling him for the moment.
Alonso on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Alonso tries to get out of the position.
Alonso trying to control the position here.
Davis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We're going to have a standup here because Ned Alonso wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Davis takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alonso tries for a takedown. No joy.
Alonso is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ned Alonso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alonso has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Davis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Davis is pressed up against the cage. Alonso has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Davis down to the mat. Davis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Alonso fails with the takedown
and Davis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Davis drives through and clinches with Alonso against the cage.
Alonso wants to take the fight to the mat but Davis manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Davis is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Alonso takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Davis to work.
Davis gets underhooks to prevent Alonso's takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Come on Davis - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Alonso tries to score a body lock takedown but Davis shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A nice right hand lands inside from Davis.
Davis lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Ned Alonso has been cut.
Davis landing knees to the head.
Davis is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Davis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Davis pushes Alonso back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Davis's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Randy Davis.
Alonso closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Davis did well to prevent Alonso getting side control.
Alonso is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Alonso not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Davis is looking to get back to is feet but Alonso passes into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Davis's face as Alonso controls the position.
An elbow from Alonso crashes against the mat.
Davis takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Davis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Alonso cracks Davis with a big elbow.
Alonso throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
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.
Alonso throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
An elbow from Alonso crashes against the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Randy Davis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ned Alonso's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Davis takes a swing at Alonso's ribcage but misses.
Alonso gets the takedown into side control.
The strikes coming from Alonso are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Alonso staying calm.
Davis taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ned Alonso overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Davis defending against the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alonso tries for a kimura but Davis is defending well.
Alonso is putting a hurting on Davis here, landing some big shots from side control.
Alonso has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Davis!
Alonso punishing his opponent with strikes.
Alonso landing punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alonso throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Davis holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Alonso tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alonso is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Davis can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Davis takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alonso unloads with some shots from mount but Davis bucks and avoids them well.
Alonso misses with a head shot.
Davis blocking the ground and pound.
Davis is in all sorts of trouble here.
Alonso raining down shots from the mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alonso looking to finish with strikes here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alonso looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Davis tries to hold on but Alonso postures up.
Alonso throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Alonso looking to control but Davis is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Alonso 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.
Alonso fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Davis that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Alonso throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Alonso looking to ground and pound but Davis is blocking nicely.
Alonso looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Alonso cracks Davis with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alonso working away from the top, dropping strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alonso lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Davis taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ned Alonso dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ned Alonso's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Davis shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Davis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alonso. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Alonso is looking to get to half guard.
Alonso manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Alonso moves into full guard.
Alonso wants to sweep but no luck.
Alonso is working hard here to advance position.
Davis throwing strikes from guard but Alonso blocks nicely.
Davis wants to control from the top but Alonso keeps moving.
Davis has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Alonso is proving hard to escape from.
Davis wants to control from the top but Alonso keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Randy Davis wasn't active enough on the ground.
Alonso doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Davis counters with a right hand to the body.
Alonso misses with a takedown attempt
and Davis counters with a nice low kick that buckles Alonso's knee momentarily.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Alonso.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alonso misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Davis is trying to get back to half guard.
Alonso misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis is not content to let Alonso control the position.
Alonso throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Alonso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Davis keeps working.
Davis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Alonso wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Alonso cracks Davis with a big elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alonso with the ground and pound but Davis regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Alonso missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Davis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Alonso.
Alonso is working for a kimura but Davis is defending it quite comfortably.
Alonso tries to pass to full mount but Davis defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alonso wants to control but Davis is keeping him busy.
Alonso lands with a punch from half guard.
Davis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Alonso.
Alonso drops an elbow to the side of Davis's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alonso missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Alonso missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ned Alonso showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Alonso has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ned Alonso!
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