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B!37: Hit the Turps! PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Balls Deep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tang MuayThai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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210 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ White 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Balls Deep!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tang MuayThai!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Winston Howard and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MuayThai shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Deep's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Deep is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but MuayThai frees his head nicely. Oh but Deep has switched to an armbar! MuayThai is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Balls Deep!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marlo Stein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Bader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan Bader is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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266 lbs
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245 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marlo Stein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ryan Bader!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Winston Howard and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bader fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stein scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
It looks like Ryan Bader has been cut.
Stein tries to clinch but Bader is having none of it.
Stein shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bader as he jumps to the side.
Bader throws a right hand that Stein ducks under and follows up with a left that Stein also avoids with ease.
Bader shoots in looking for a takedown but Stein manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bader's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stein drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bader can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bader keeping moving, preventing Stein from controlling successfully.
Stein postures up.
Bader wants to sweep here but Stein controlling him for the moment.
Bader wants to get back to his feet but Stein is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Stein pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bader is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bader is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bader is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Bader lands with some strikes.
Bader working Stein over with strikes here.
Bader lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Bader controlling from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stein is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bader raining down shots from the mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stein in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Bader has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bader with a couple of short strikes.
Bader working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bader cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Bader lands with some strikes.
Bader punishing his opponent with strikes.
Bader lands a big shot there that rocks Stein but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Stein working to try and regain half guard.
Bader with shots to the head and body - Stein looks very uncomfortable down there.
Stein working to try and regain half guard.
Bader lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stein takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Bader controlling from mount.
Bader working Stein over with strikes here.
Bader landing shots from mount.
Bader landing strikes from the mount and Stein is in trouble!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bader looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Bader controlling from the full mount.
Stein keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bader scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Stein?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bader pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Bader cracks Stein with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Stein manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Bader working Stein over with strikes.
Stein is trying to maintain the position but Bader is very close to passing his half guard.
Bader wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stein keeps working.
Bader lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stein is trying to control but Bader manages to pass to mount!
Bader lands a heavy elbow.
Stein knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bader on the ground.
Bader landing punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Bader dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Bader'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.
Stein closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bader being controlled against the cage.
Bader wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stein has him pressed against the cage.
Stein is trying to pull guard but Bader turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Stein creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bader's defenses.
Bader is trying to force a seperation but Stein has the dominant position.
Bader wants to take the fight to the mat but Stein manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bader has hold of one of Stein's legs. Stein is fighting the takedown attempt but Bader gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Bader with a nice head shot there.
Bader throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stein trying to control the position.
Stein wants to stand up but Bader is controlling him.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Bader. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Bader loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stein is looking for a triangle but Bader pushes his legs off easily.
Bader trying to control the position from guard on top but Stein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stein wants to sweep here but Bader controlling him for the moment.
Ryan Bader has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bader in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bader's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bader throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stein works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stein trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stein looking for a sweep. Not yet Stein, not yet.
Bader wants to control from the top but Stein keeps moving.
Bader throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stein works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stein escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bader gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bader throwing strikes from guard but Stein blocks nicely.
Stein has momentary wrist control but Bader slips an elbow through the middle.
Bader lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bader postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bader landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bader gets to his feet - Stein follows without any prompting.
Ryan Bader seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bader fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bader shoots for a double leg takedown but Stein sprawls well. He's pushed Bader's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bader shoots in but no luck this time.
Marlo Stein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Bader.
Bader is breathing heavily.
Stein shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bader pinned against the cage. Bader gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stein feints a jab promting Bader to slip. Stein then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bader slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stein scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bader regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bader keeping full guard, as Stein tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bader working a defensive guard here.
Stein wants to stand and escape but instead Bader has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Stein wants to sweep here but Bader controlling him for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bader wants to control from the top but Stein keeps moving.
Bader working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ryan Bader will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ryan Bader's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bader stuffs the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stein.
Stein scores with a nice right hand.
Stein fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marlo Stein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stein throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bader's waist but Bader gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stein off to one side.
Bader throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Stein counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bader manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Bader wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stein keeps working.
Stein has hold of Bader's hands but Bader slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ground and pound from Bader.
Bader scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bader looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stein with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Stein taking some punishment here, with Bader in his half guard.
Bader wants to take a breather but Stein is having none of it.
Bader might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Stein kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bader controlling the action here.
Bader working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bader lands with a punch from half guard.
Bader takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bader passes to full mount!
Stein wants to control but Bader is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stein flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Bader working Stein over with strikes here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stein is trying to escape the mount.
Bader has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Stein's face.
Stein is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bader lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Stein hang on?
A nice elbow there by Bader.
Bader lands a big shot there that rocks Stein but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Bader prevents Stein from getting the reversal.
Bader trying to control but Stein is having none of it.
BOOM! Bader connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stein is in a horrible position here. Bader smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Bader is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Stein can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Bader scoring with strikes but Stein is staying in there.
Bader lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The referee warns Stein that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bader looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Stein is squirming around, avoiding Bader's attempts to control the action.
Stein is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bader tries to control but Stein wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bader raining down hammerfists from mount.
Stein can't escape the position.
Bader controlling his opponent.
Bader lands a heavy elbow.
Stein is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bader looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Bader raining down hammerfists from mount.
Stein wants to control but Bader is having none of it.
Marlo Stein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bader landing strikes from the mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Bader comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bader 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Bader!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arzuman Asadov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Munoz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Asadov might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Arzuman Entrance Song. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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185 lbs
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188 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Arzuman Asadov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mark Munoz!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Hugh Johnson and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asadov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Munoz to the ground. Asadov is now in Munoz's guard.
Asadov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Munoz looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Munoz looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Munoz!
Asadov is looking to reverse the position.
Asadov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Asadov tries to get out of the position.
Asadov is working hard here to advance position.
An elbow from Munoz crashes against the mat.
Munoz cracks Asadov with a big right hand but Asadov just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Asadov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Munoz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Munoz wants to control for a moment but Asadov uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Munoz is looking to take a break and control but Asadov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Munoz working the head and body with strikes.
Munoz controlling the action here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Munoz is stalling here. Asadov is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Munoz seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Asadov has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asadov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Asadov is working to tighten is grip on Munoz's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Munoz has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Asadov is really squeezing tight and eventually Munoz passes out! Asadov breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Arzuman Asadov!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Arzuman Asadov waved his t-shirt featuring Milwaukee's Best 159's - $45's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reijo Ruthman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elizondo Tacos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruthman comes to the cage accompanied by Special Teamz - Get Down. Elizondo Tacos has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Reijo Ruthman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Elizondo Tacos!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Bruno Hogan and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tacos blocks a jab.
Ruthman scoring well with a low kick there.
Tacos swings for the body but Ruthman moves out of range.
A left and a right from Ruthman both land. Nice combination.
Elizondo Tacos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruthman staying out of range there.
Tacos fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tacos tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ruthman loads up on a big right hand but Tacos slips the punch.
Tacos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tacos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ruthman can pounce on him.
Ruthman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tacos.
Tacos connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tacos throws a push kick but Ruthman slaps the foot to one side.
Tacos slips a straight right by Ruthman.
Ruthman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruthman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ruthman connects with a body shot.
Tacos darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tacos has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tacos there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ruthman misses with a body punch
and Tacos counters with a left to the body.
The fighters circling - Tacos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ruthman ducks under a wild hook from Tacos.
Tacos misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tacos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tacos.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tacos.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tacos throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ruthman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ruthman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ruthman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ruthman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tacos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tacos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ruthman.
Tacos bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ruthman is trying to control Tacos's posture but Tacos avoids it.
Tacos tries for a kimura but Ruthman is defending well.
Ruthman is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Tacos is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ruthman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tacos.
Ruthman gets back to full guard.
Ruthman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tacos wants to pass the guard but Ruthman is keeping the position.
Ruthman working a defensive guard but Tacos manages to pass into side control anyway.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tacos works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Ruthman is looking for a sweep.
Tacos tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Ruthman is looking to regain half guard here but Tacos keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tacos tries to advance to mount but Ruthman instead regains half guard.
Tacos is trying to control. Ruthman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ruthman on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ruthman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ruthman seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruthman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tacos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Ruthman is tightening it up a little... Tacos has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Tacos reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Tacos taps out! Nice BJJ there by Ruthman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Reijo Ruthman!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brock Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bennet Amparo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shamrock comes to the cage accompanied by Enter Sandman. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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185 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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185 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brock Shamrock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bennet Amparo!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Donatello Bradman and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amparo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shamrock drops Amparo with a beautiful combination! Amparo stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Shamrock is looking for the KO!
Amparo is rocked!
It looks like Bennet Amparo has been cut.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Shamrock has cracked Amparo with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Shamrock lands another huge swinging hook and Amparo tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Amparo, before Shamrock can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Brock Shamrock!
Brock Shamrock decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Glover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiny SparBJJ (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tiny SparBJJ has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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211 lbs
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220 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
KO power |
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Decent boxing
Solid 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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Glover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tiny SparBJJ!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Donatello Bradman and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glover jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
It looks like Tiny SparBJJ has been cut.
Nice takedown defense from Glover. No joy for SparBJJ on that attempt.
SparBJJ tries for a takedown but Glover sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
SparBJJ moves away from the strike by Glover.
SparBJJ tries for a takedown but Glover circles away easily
and Glover counters with a head kick.
Jason Glover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiny SparBJJ.
SparBJJ steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Glover.
Sloppy strikes from Glover. Those never looked like landing.
Glover swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and SparBJJ moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glover lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of SparBJJ backwards.
SparBJJ is trying to drag Glover to the mat but Glover just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Glover swings away with an uppercut that misses.
SparBJJ drops down looking for an ankle pick but Glover pulls his leg out and moves away.
Glover keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Glover with a nice cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by SparBJJ.
SparBJJ throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
SparBJJ shoots in for a takedown but Glover shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Glover throws a jab but it's blocked by SparBJJ.
Glover cracks SparBJJ with an open hand slap.
SparBJJ shoots in but no luck this time.
Glover tries to bum rush SparBJJ with a series of wild strikes but SparBJJ uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
SparBJJ will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glover scores with a body shot.
Glover scores with a nice strike.
Glover scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Glover is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
SparBJJ fails with a takedown attempt.
Glover lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Glover connects with a jab.
SparBJJ is trying desperately to land a takedown but Glover is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for SparBJJ.
No luck for SparBJJ with that takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
SparBJJ ducks under a wild hook from Glover.
Glover misses with a wild body shot.
SparBJJ has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from SparBJJ there as he acknowledges the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
SparBJJ swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
SparBJJ drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Glover is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Glover dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tiny SparBJJ'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.
SparBJJ slips a straight right by Glover.
SparBJJ closes the distance looking to clinch
and Glover counters with a straight right hand.
Glover throws a half hearted mid kick.
Glover tries a head kick but it misses.
Glover throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
SparBJJ tries to close the distance and clinch but Glover swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jason Glover is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Glover.
Glover misses with a straight right.
Glover throws a head kick that misses.
Jason Glover is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from Glover does no damage.
Tiny SparBJJ is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
SparBJJ misses with a looping right.
SparBJJ misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Glover goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
SparBJJ misses with a takedown attempt - Glover sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Glover misses with a looping left.
Glover is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Glover stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Glover wants it to stay on the feet.
Jason Glover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiny SparBJJ.
SparBJJ takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Glover misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
SparBJJ shoots in looking for a takedown. Glover tries to sprawl out of it but SparBJJ keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Glover 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.
SparBJJ shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Glover but Glover pushes him off and we're back to square one.
SparBJJ showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Glover.
A cross from SparBJJ lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glover stuffs the takedown.
SparBJJ misses with an uppercut. Glover saw that one coming.
No luck with that takedown attempt from SparBJJ.
SparBJJ bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Glover misses with a wild body shot.
Glover dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Glover dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tiny SparBJJ's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
SparBJJ will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
SparBJJ shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Glover defends it nicely.
Glover tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
SparBJJ shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Glover counters with a good low kick that SparBJJ was not able to check.
Jason Glover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiny SparBJJ.
SparBJJ takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
SparBJJ shoots in looking for a takedown but Glover manages to keep the fight standing, pushing SparBJJ's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
SparBJJ takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Glover scores with a head kick. SparBJJ tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Glover throws a quick head kick that skims the top of SparBJJ's head.
SparBJJ fails with the takedown
and Glover counters with a low kick, right behind SparBJJ 's knee.
Glover paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Glover swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
SparBJJ throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
SparBJJ takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Glover throws a series of punches but SparBJJ avoids them all with ease.
SparBJJ shoots in for a double leg but Glover sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Glover tries a head kick but it misses.
SparBJJ gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Glover counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glover misses with a body shot.
SparBJJ shoots in but Glover avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Glover throws a head kick but SparBJJ moves out of range.
Tiny SparBJJ has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
SparBJJ takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
SparBJJ takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Glover is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that SparBJJ can do to turn this around?
Glover looks to land a body kick but SparBJJ moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
SparBJJ moves out of range of the strikes.
SparBJJ misses with a hook to the body
and Glover counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Glover slaps away a takedown attempt from SparBJJ, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Glover misses with a hook.
SparBJJ misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jason Glover is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A jab from Glover does it's job there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Glover showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Glover, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Glover!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jason Glover thanked MMA ANIMAL for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taka Hana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joze Mesar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joze Mesar has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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24
265 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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27
270 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Taka Hana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joze Mesar!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mesar misses with a few strikes there.
Mesar throws a series of strikes that have Hana backpedaling.
Mesar looks to land a combination. Hana sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mesar misses with a few strikes there.
Mesar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hana.
Mesar takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mesar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice straight punches there by Mesar. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mesar.
Mesar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hana throws a series of punches but Mesar moves out of range.
Hana takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hana looks for a takedown but Mesar sprawls well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hana tests Mesar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mesar with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hana walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hana misses with a hook. Mesar ducked under it nicely.
Hana gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A punch combination from Mesar misses.
Hana misses with a hook. Mesar ducked under it nicely.
Mesar throws a combination. Hana tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hana wants to land a leg kick but Mesar is out of range.
Mesar throws a combination that misses
and Hana counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mesar won't be happy with that.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mesar is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hana connects with a decent elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hana looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mesar is avoiding damage well.
Hana looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mesar is avoiding damage well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hana misses with the ground and pound.
Hana is working Mesar over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hana working the ground and pound but Mesar is defending the strikes.
Hana prevents Mesar from escaping the position.
Mesar parries the strikes from Hana easily there. Hana is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Mesar to escape.
Mesar being controlled for a moment.
An elbow from Hana crashes against the mat.
Hana landing strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mesar parries the strikes from Hana easily there. Hana is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Mesar to escape.
Hana content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Mesar defending against the ground and pound.
Hana wants to control but Mesar is keeping him busy.
Mesar is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Mesar is trying to control Hana's posture but Hana avoids it.
Hana throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hana misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Mesar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hana. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mesar defending against the ground and pound.
Mesar is trying to get back to half guard.
Hana creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Mesar sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Hana throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hana trying to control the action but Mesar is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hana in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taka Hana dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mesar has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hana looks to throw the jab but Mesar is out of range.
A jab from Hana does it's job there.
Mesar displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hana.
Mesar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hana on the side of the head.
Mesar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Joze Mesar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mesar throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hana tries to move into range but Mesar moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mesar bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hana's head backwards.
Mesar misses with a series of wild punches.
Mesar tries to clinch but Hana is having none of it.
Hana showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mesar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hana misses with a straight left.
Mesar takes one to the chin there.
Hana fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mesar misses with a looping right.
Joze Mesar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mesar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taka Hana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice defenses there by Mesar.
Mesar has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mesar lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mesar.
Mesar connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hana's hands.
Mesar lands with a right hand.
Mesar is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hana dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mesar throws a good cross that connects.
Joze Mesar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mesar doesn't manage to clinch there - Hana circles away.
Mesar moves out of range as Hana strikes.
Hana misses with a low kick.
Mesar tries to bum rush Hana with a series of wild strikes but Hana uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mesar lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hana fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab lands there for Mesar.
Hana looks to throw the jab but Mesar is out of range.
Mesar slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mesar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hana dodges the punch combination from Mesar.
Hana steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mesar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hana throws a hook but Mesar avoids it easily.
Mesar throws a one two combo.
Hana takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hana shoots in looking for a takedown. Mesar tries to sprawl out of it but Hana keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mesar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A jab from Hana misses.
Hana drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Danga de danga de dang - Mesar scores with a four punch combination!
Mesar looks to land a combination but Hana avoids it well.
Hana takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mesar's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mesar duly obliges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hana dives in and grabs Mesar's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mesar pushes down on Hana's head and hops out.
Hana throws a jab when Mesar was well out of range.
Hana throws a lazy uppercut
and Hana takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mesar misses with the combination.
Nice defenses there by Mesar.
Hana fails to land the takedown.
Mesar misses with a jab, cross combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mesar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mesar might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hana shoots in looking for a takedown. Mesar tries to sprawl out of it but Hana keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mesar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A left lands for Mesar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joze Mesar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Hana dives in and grabs Mesar's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mesar pushes down on Hana's head and hops out.
Mesar scores with a hook to the body. Hana takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mesar misses with a few strikes there.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hana wants to take the fight to the mat but Mesar manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hana is pushing Mesar up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hana gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Mesar regains guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hana accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hana trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hana accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hana passes into half guard.
Mesar is looking to escape.
Hana 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.
Mesar blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hana.
Mesar wants to get back to his feet.
Hana thows a huge punch but Mesar dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hana throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hana looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mesar with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hana is trying to control. Mesar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hana not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mesar is trying to stand back up but Hana is controlling him
Hana working Mesar over with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mesar is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hana scores with a couple of nice shots.
Taka Hana overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hana is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mesar!
Hana throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Mesar wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hana landing shots from mount.
Hana trying to control but Mesar is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hana cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Mesar taking shots to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hana landing strikes from the mount.
Hana breaks from Mesar's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Hana looking to ground and pound but Mesar is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hana scoring with strikes but Mesar is staying in there.
Hana misses with a head shot.
Hana postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mesar looks a forlorn figure.
Hana throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Hana has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Mesar's face.
It looks like Joze Mesar has been cut.
Hana lands a nice shot to the head.
That has opened up Joze Mesar's cut even more.
Mesar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mesar is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Hana pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taka Hana showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hana 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 John Mangel scores the fight 29:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taka Hana!
Taka Hana took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, MMA ANIMAL for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pjotr Markov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greissi Jiorgite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Markov might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Drowning Pool - Bodies. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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24
265 lbs
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22
242 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Pjotr Markov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Greissi Jiorgite!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Skip Squint and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Markov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jiorgite manages to avoid it.
Jiorgite uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Markov.
Markov looks to land a right hand but Jiorgite moved out of range.
Jiorgite doesn't manage to clinch there - Markov circles away.
Markov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jiorgite throws the left hand but Markov avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Markov misses its intended target.
Jiorgite tries to clinch but Markov is having none of it.
Jiorgite walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Markov misses with a straight left.
Jiorgite jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markov throws a sloppy head kick and Jiorgite moves out of range easily.
Jiorgite rushes Markov and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jiorgite.
Markov is trying to maintain a safe position but Jiorgite gets an underhook and turns Markov into the cage.
Jiorgite is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Markov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Markov misses with a punch to the body.
Markov swings wildly with an uppercut but Jiorgite uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jiorgite lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Markov or not.
Markov struggles to land a body shot inside as Jiorgite controls his hands.
Markov is looking to control Jiorgite's arms but Jiorgite gets an underhook and turns him. Now Markov has his back to the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markov swings wildly with an uppercut but Jiorgite uses good head movement to avoid it.
Markov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A body shot lands from Markov.
Markov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jiorgite is trying to drag Markov to the mat but Markov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markov misses with a short punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jiorgite takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Jiorgite can't get the takedown.
Pjotr Markov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greissi Jiorgite.
Markov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jiorgite avoiding damage as Markov throws knees to the body.
Markov missing with knees to the body.
Jiorgite displaying some good clinch control by pressing Markov up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Markov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jiorgite avoiding damage.
Jiorgite is looking to take this one to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pjotr Markov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Markov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jiorgite sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Markov throws the left hand but Jiorgite avoids the punch easily.
Pjotr Markov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jiorgite moves out of range as Markov strikes.
Jiorgite tries to clinch there but Markov circles away.
Markov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jiorgite throws a leg kick
and Markov counters with a nice uppercut.
Markov misses with a few strikes there.
The fighters circling - Jiorgite throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Markov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jiorgite loads up on a big right hand but Markov slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jiorgite tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Markov throws a right and a left that Jiorgite avoids nicely.
Jiorgite closes the distance looking to clinch
and Markov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jiorgite looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jiorgite misses with a leg kick
and Markov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Markov lands with a right hand.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Jiorgite in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Jiorgite tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markov sizes up Jiorgite with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jiorgite tries to work over Markov's front leg with a kick but Markov checks it.
Jiorgite moves out of range of the body kick from Markov.
Markov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Some wild striking there from Markov.
Jiorgite tries to land a front kick but Markov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jiorgite misses with a low kick.
Jiorgite ducks under a wild hook from Markov.
Jiorgite uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Markov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markov throws out a loose jab but Jiorgite uses good head movement to avoid it.
Markov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jiorgite has managed to clinch.
Markov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jiorgite's elbow.
Markov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Markov prevents a body shot from Jiorgite.
Jiorgite drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Markov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jiorgite is trying to drag Markov to the mat but Markov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jiorgite holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Markov stalls.
Stalling in the clinch from Jiorgite.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jiorgite as Markov tries to tie him up.
Jiorgite taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pjotr Markov dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Markov thuds a left hand into Jiorgite's body.
Jiorgite misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Markov.
Markov throws a jab but it's blocked by Jiorgite.
Markov throws an overhand right that lands on Jiorgite's shoulder, as Jiorgite tries to avoid the shot.
Jiorgite slips under a jab.
Jiorgite misses with a kick to the body.
Jiorgite ducks under a wild hook from Markov.
Markov scores with a nice right hand.
Markov connects with the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jiorgite fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jiorgite is looking to clinch but Markov is avoiding it.
Markov is looking to score with low kicks.
Jiorgite looks to score with a jab to the body but Markov is just out of range.
Markov checks a low kick from Jiorgite.
Markov lands with a good body shot.
Markov lands a nice shot that snaps Jiorgite's head back.
Markov throws a jab but it's blocked by Jiorgite.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jiorgite is looking to score with low kicks.
Some wild striking there from Markov.
Markov throws a jab but it's blocked by Jiorgite.
Markov is looking to score with low kicks.
Jiorgite closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Markov scores with a hook to the body.
Markov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Markov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Markov jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jiorgite defending well as Markov loads up on a big left hand.
Markov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jiorgite.
Jiorgite misses with a low kick as Markov jumps back.
Markov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jiorgite tries to clinch up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jiorgite on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Markov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jiorgite throws a leg kick
and Markov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Markov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A slow jab from Markov misses its intended target.
Jiorgite tries a low kick but Markov avoids it.
Markov throws a looping overhand right but Jiorgite ducks down to avoid it.
Markov misses with an uppercut. Jiorgite saw that one coming.
Markov misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Markov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Markov feints and then cracks Jiorgite's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jiorgite down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pjotr Markov clearly takes that round.
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.
Markov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jiorgite throws a leg kick but Markov moved away.
Markov staying out of range there.
Markov misses with an uppercut
and Jiorgite counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Markov lands with a shot to the body.
Jiorgite lands a jab-cross combination.
Markov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jiorgite closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice jab there from Markov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jiorgite doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Markov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jiorgite sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jiorgite is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Markov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jiorgite misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Markov.
A lazy left from Markov finds it's target.
Both fighters circling a little - Markov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Markov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Markov misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markov misses with a wild body shot.
Jiorgite looks for the body kick but Markov saw that one coming.
Jiorgite blocks a head kick by Markov.
Jiorgite fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pjotr Markov is winning the standup battle so far.
Jiorgite swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Markov counters with a nice uppercut.
Jiorgite swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Markov throws a big shot that misses.
Markov lands a nice shot that snaps Jiorgite's head back.
Markov wants to land a leg kick but Jiorgite is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markov swings for the body but Jiorgite moves out of range.
Markov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jiorgite has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Markov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Markov misses.
Markov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Markov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Markov throws out a loose jab but Jiorgite uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jiorgite avoids a punch combination nicely.
Some wild striking there from Markov.
Jiorgite walks into a left hand.
Jiorgite moves out of range of the strikes.
Markov checks the leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jiorgite tries to score with a low kick but Markov moves his leg out of the way.
Markov throws a shot from downtown. Jiorgite moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pjotr Markov had his way with Greissi Jiorgite in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Jiorgite is looking to clinch.
Jiorgite gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Markov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Markov throws a right and a left that Jiorgite avoids nicely.
Jiorgite avoids the body shot from Markov.
Jiorgite is looking to clinch.
Jiorgite misses the shot to the body.
Markov checks a leg kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jiorgite throws a leg kick
and Markov counters with a low kick, right behind Jiorgite 's knee.
Jiorgite misses with a kick to the body.
Jiorgite takes a kick to the side of the head.
Markov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jiorgite tries to clinch but Markov is having none of it.
Jiorgite has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Markov lands a slapping body shot.
Jiorgite slips a straight right by Markov.
Jiorgite takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A swing and a miss from Markov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jiorgite is looking to land body kicks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Markov.
Markov misses with a low kick.
Jiorgite misses with a low kick.
A clash of legs there as Jiorgite blocks the low kick.
Jiorgite keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Markov.
Pjotr Markov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Markov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Markov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Markov lands with a hook. Jiorgite tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jiorgite throws a hook but Markov blocks it.
Jiorgite ducks right into an uppercut from Markov.
Markov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jiorgite walks into a stiff left hand from Markov.
Markov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Markov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Good work by Markov as he checks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markov lands a slapping body shot.
Jiorgite tries to clinch but Markov is having none of it.
Jiorgite tries to clinch up
and Markov counters with a two punch combo.
Jiorgite throws a lazy body kick
and Markov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Markov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Markov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jiorgite's sensitive parts.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pjotr Markov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Markov 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 50:45
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pjotr Markov!
Pjotr Markov retains his heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Pettis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jowdi Marshall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pettis comes to the cage accompanied by UFC - Face the Pain. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Jowdi Marshall enters the cage!
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155 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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167 lbs
5 - 1 - 1 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Anthony Pettis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Jowdi Marshall!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Eliza Hachem and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marshall tries to bum rush Pettis with a series of wild strikes but Pettis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Marshall lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Marshall. Those never looked like landing.
Pettis with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pettis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marshall lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pettis has his takedown stuffed
and Marshall counters with a nice uppercut.
Pettis dives in and grabs Marshall's left leg, looking for a takedown. Marshall pushes down on Pettis's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Pettis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed right hand from Marshall misses the target.
A big right from Marshall misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettis manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Marshall on his heels. He'll look to pass Marshall's guard now, I'm sure.
Pettis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Marshall keeping moving, preventing Pettis from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pettis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marshall is keeping the position for now.
Marshall is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pettis is controlling him.
Pettis trying to control the position from guard on top but Marshall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pettis throwing strikes but missing.
Marshall wants to get back to his feet but Pettis is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall keeping moving, preventing Pettis from controlling successfully.
Anthony Pettis has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A jab from Marshall misses.
Jowdi Marshall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marshall throws a series of punches but Pettis avoids them all with ease.
Marshall darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pettis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Marshall circles away.
Marshall is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pettis fails to land the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Marshall does no damage.
Pettis slips under a jab from Marshall.
Pettis looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Pettis wants to control from the top but Marshall keeps moving.
Pettis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pettis postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Marshall is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Pettis, into his guard.
Pettis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pettis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Marshall defends it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pettis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marshall content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pettis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Pettis dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A jab from Marshall misses.
Marshall misses the shot to the body.
Marshall throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pettis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jowdi Marshall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pettis misses with a takedown
and Marshall counters with a nice body shot.
Marshall throws a looping overhand right but Pettis ducks down to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Pettis 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pettis with a lazy takedown attempt
and Marshall counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
No joy there for Marshall, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Pettis gets a takedown into half guard.
Marshall manages to get to full guard.
Pettis throwing strikes but missing.
Marshall is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Pettis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pettis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Marshall is trying to keep Pettis in close.
Marshall keeping full guard, as Pettis tries to pass.
Pettis trying to control the position from guard on top but Marshall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pettis forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pettis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pettis is looking for a kimura here.
Pettis tries to pass to full mount but Marshall defends it.
Pettis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Marshall doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pettis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pettis thows a huge punch but Marshall dodges it nicely.
Pettis wants to control but Marshall is keeping him busy.
Pettis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pettis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Marshall has managed to free his arm - good work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pettis trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Pettis dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Pettis slips under a jab.
Pettis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Marshall misses with a looping left.
Marshall lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nice shot by Marshall.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Marshall.
Marshall lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall misses with a looping right.
A cross from Marshall lands.
Pettis throws a shot from downtown. Marshall moves away and avoids it.
Good shot there by Marshall.
Marshall waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pettis.
Marshall throws a shot from downtown. Pettis moves away and avoids it.
Jowdi Marshall seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marshall clobbers Pettis with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Marshall is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Pettis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall stuffs the takedown attempt from Pettis. Pettis gets slowly back to his feet.
Pettis moves out of range of the strikes.
Jowdi Marshall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Marshall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marshall throws an overhand right that lands on Pettis's shoulder, as Pettis tries to avoid the shot.
Marshall thows a body shot but no joy.
Marshall jabs Pettis right on the nose. Pettis blinks but takes it well.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pettis.
Anthony Pettis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pettis is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Marshall knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pettis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Pettis throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Pettis is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Marshall is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sloppy strikes there by Pettis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pettis wants to control but Marshall is keeping him busy.
Pettis tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pettis is trying to get an arm triangle but Marshall is defending well.
Jowdi Marshall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anthony Pettis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pettis trying to control the position but Marshall is working away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jowdi Marshall.
I think Pettis 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Pettis!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ugly Kid Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bee J Ping (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ugly Kid Joe had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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217 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
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21
215 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Very strong |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ugly Kid Joe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bee J Ping!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Donatello Bradman and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ping dodges the punch combination from Joe.
Ping throws the kick towards the body but Joe avoids it.
Ping throws a leg kick but Joe moved away.
Ping has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Joe finds it's way round the side to connect with Ping's head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Joe throws a series of punches but Ping moves out of range.
Ping walks into a jab.
Ping misses with a low kick.
Joe avoids the head kick by Ping.
Ping takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ping misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ping throws a leg kick but Joe moved away.
Bee J Ping seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ping dodges the punch combination from Joe.
Joe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Joe keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Joe lands a jab.
Joe avoids the head kick by Ping.
Ping gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Joe.
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!
Ping looks to land a body kick but Joe moved away.
Nice shot lands for Joe.
Ping throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ping takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ping swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Joe misses the shot to the body.
Joe throws a hook but Ping blocks it.
Joe checks a leg kick nicely.
Joe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ping was well out of range. Poor timing from Joe.
Ping throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ping is looking to land body kicks.
Joe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ping looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Joe swinging wildly here.
Ping pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ping throws a sloppy head kick and Joe moves out of range easily.
Ping throws a sloppy head kick and Joe moves out of range easily.
A punch combination from Joe misses.
Joe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ping.
The fighters circling - Joe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Joe thows a body shot but no joy.
Joe blocks a low kick nicely.
Ping throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ping tries to move into range but Joe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ping fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Joe checks it well.
Ping has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ping there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joe throws a series of punches but Ping avoids them all with ease.
Ping misses with a kick to the body
and Joe counters with a nice uppercut.
Ping throws a wild body kick that Joe sees coming a mile off.
Joe blocks a low kick nicely.
Ping misses with a leg kick.
Joe scores with a punch to the head.
Joe lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ping backs up against the cage.
Joe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ping.
Joe thows a body shot but no joy.
Ping motions for Joe to come forward. Ping throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Joe scores with a jab.
Ping's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Joe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ping scrambles back to his feet.
Ping takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ping throws a front kick aimed at Joe's knee but Joe avoids it well.
Ping gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Joe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Joe missing with a left hand there. Ping was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Joe blocks a head kick by Ping.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ping walks into a jab.
Joe connects with a body shot that sends Ping's belly button to the back.
Joe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Joe tests Ping's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ping is rocked!
Joe cracks Ping on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Ping falls backwards against the cage. Joe follows up with more strikes that drop Ping to his knees. Joe keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Ping! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ugly Kid Joe!
Ugly Kid Joe retains his light heavyweight title!
After the big win, Ugly Kid Joe made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors MMA ANIMAL and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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