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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dom Fartch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugh Jontop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hugh Jontop is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dom Fartch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hugh Jontop!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Summer Carpenter and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jontop pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Fartch back to the cage. Jontop follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Dom Fartch has been cut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jontop.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fartch.
Jontop misses with a few strikes there.
Jontop cracks Fartch with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jontop has Fartch up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fartch has had enough of the clinch but Jontop keeps him there for the moment.
Jontop breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jontop pushes Fartch away with a front kick.
Hugh Jontop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jontop's corner calls for a 1-2. Jontop obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fartch is rocked!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fartch.
Oh Fartch is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jontop bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Fartch seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Jontop. Beautiful body shot.
Fartch is breathing heavily.
Jontop drops Fartch with a beautiful combination! Fartch stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Jontop is looking for the KO!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jontop walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Fartch drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Jontop swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Fartch's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hugh Jontop!
Hugh Jontop decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gassimatt Low (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ethan Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gassimatt Low had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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194 lbs
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gassimatt Low!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ethan Parker!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Summer Carpenter and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Parker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Low misses the shot to the body.
Parker misses with a head kick.
Parker lands with a nice body punch.
Low blocks a jab.
Parker throws a head kick but Low moves out of range.
Parker throws a big shot that misses.
Parker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Low changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Parker tries to avoid it but Low manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Parker to the ground. Parker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Low misses with the combination.
Low swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Parker counters with a series of strikes. Low will be more careful next time no doubt.
Low lands a jab.
Low swings for the body but Parker moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Low just misses with a punch to the body.
Parker throws a looping overhand right but Low ducks down to avoid it.
Low fails with the takedown.
Low fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gassimatt Low. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parker drops his hands momentarily and Low takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Parker misses with a looping left.
Parker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Low counters with a one-two to the body.
Parker needs to keep his hands up - Low had a free shot at his head there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Low throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Low misses with a wild body shot.
Low tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Parker was well out of range. Poor timing from Low.
Parker misses with a head kick.
Ethan Parker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parker lands a high kick!
Low takes a kick to the side of the head.
Low is looking to wear down Parker with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Parker connects with a high kick.
Low fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Parker takes a swing at Low's ribcage but misses.
Parker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Parker misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker misses with an uppercut
and Low counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Parker has hold of Low's hands but Low slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Parker is looking for a sweep. Low is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parker is staying active underneath Low, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Parker wants to improve his position but Low is controlling well.
Parker looks gassed!
Low not doing much here.
Low looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Parker is trying to get back to full guard.
Parker gets full guard.
Low knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Parker on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parker being controlled here, momentarily.
Low wants to get up but he can't break Parker's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Gassimatt Low has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Low slips a jab and a cross from Parker.
Low misses with a jab, cross combination.
Parker throws a sloppy head kick and Low moves out of range easily.
Parker walks into a straight right hand from Low.
Parker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Low shoots in and bounces Parker off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Low cracks Parker with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gassimatt Low dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Low is pawing at Parker, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Parker's nose. Parker is badly hurt! Low pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Parker tries desperately to hold on but Low is relentless in his assault! As Parker receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Low away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gassimatt Low!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Terence Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Powers comes to the cage accompanied by Just to get by. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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179 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shawn Powers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Terence Kelly!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Bruno Hogan and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by Powers.
Powers gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kelly to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Powers 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.
Powers wants to stand but Kelly is controlling the position.
Kelly gets to his feet. Powers looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly throws a low kick but it's checked well by Powers.
Kelly shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Powers as he avoids it easily.
Powers is looking to clinch.
Kelly tries to close the distance and clinch up but Powers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Powers is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kelly on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Powers. Powers obviously looking to wear him down.
Powers takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kelly shoots in looking for a takedown. Powers tries to sprawl out of it but Kelly keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Powers manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kelly has Powers up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelly takes a knee to the side of the body.
Powers crunches a lovely knee into Kelly's ribcage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Powers tries a knee to the head but Kelly blocks it.
Kelly decides to pull guard.
Powers looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kelly throws his legs up looking for a submission but Powers uses it to pass to side control.
Kelly wants to get back to his feet but Powers drags him back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powers is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kelly is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kelly sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Powers is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kelly sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly wants to get back to full guard but Powers has passed into side control.
Powers working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Powers tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Terence Kelly will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice sprawl there from Powers as Kelly shoots in.
Shawn Powers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kelly scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kelly remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Kelly decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Kelly throws the kick towards the body but Powers avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly thuds his right hand into Powers's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
It looks like Shawn Powers has been cut.
Powers throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kelly misses with the combination.
Kelly scores a takedown into full mount!
Kelly sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Kelly 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.
Powers tries to hold on but Kelly pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. John Terence Kelly hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Kelly is looking to slow Powers down with leg kicks.
Kelly has closed the distance and engaged Powers in a clinch.
Powers misses with a knee to the head.
Kelly tries to pull guard but Powers holds him up against the cage and eventually Kelly drops back down to his feet.
Kelly blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A hook to the body from Kelly.
Powers crunches a lovely knee into Kelly's ribcage.
A short body shot lands from Kelly as the two fighters clinch.
Powers missing with knees to the body.
Kelly is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Powers to keep the fight standing.
Shawn Powers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Terence Kelly.
Powers misses with a knee strike.
Powers scores with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powers with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Powers looking to throw knees to the head but Kelly is blocking nicely.
Powers with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Powers tries a knee to the head but Kelly blocks it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kelly looking for a takedown.
Powers tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kelly drags the fight down to the ground.
Kelly controlling Powers's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Terence Kelly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shawn Powers's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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.
Kelly shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Powers pinned against the cage. Powers gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
John Terence Kelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Powers tries to clinch but Kelly is having none of it.
A head kick misses from Powers.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kelly is defended easily by Powers.
Kelly gets a takedown into half guard.
Kelly content to control rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Powers is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kelly's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kelly's back!
Kelly just trying to survive but Powers is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kelly is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kelly manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelly keeps the fight on the outside.
Kelly shoots in for a takedown but Powers shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shawn Powers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Terence Kelly.
Kelly decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Powers is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kelly not doing much here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. John Terence Kelly was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Powers avoids the head kick by Kelly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kelly in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Powers prevents Kelly from improving position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
John Terence Kelly has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Kelly tries to clinch up.
Shawn Powers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Terence Kelly is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Powers connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Terence Kelly comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kelly 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Terence Kelly!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Whitaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zoladz Odbyt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Zoladz Odbyt was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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205 lbs
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sam Whitaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zoladz Odbyt!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Steve Erwin and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Odbyt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Whitaker circles away quickly and effectively.
Whitaker shoots and misses
and Odbyt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Odbyt misses with a wild combination.
Whitaker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Whitaker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Whitaker doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Odbyt counters with a left and a right that stings Whitaker.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Whitaker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Whitaker fails with the takedown
and Odbyt counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Whitaker thinking.
Odbyt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Whitaker misses with a takedown
and Odbyt counters with a left to the body.
Whitaker is breathing heavily.
Whitaker has his takedown stuffed
and Odbyt counters with a three punch combo that has Whitaker backing up. Whitaker nods at Odbyt to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Whitaker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sam Whitaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Odbyt lands a right hook to the body.
Odbyt lands a right hook to the body.
Odbyt misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Odbyt misses with the combination.
Whitaker misses with a takedown
and Odbyt counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Odbyt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Whitaker on the side of the head.
Odbyt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Whitaker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Odbyt.
Odbyt throws a nice looking combination but Whitaker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Whitaker avoids a punch combination nicely.
No joy there for Odbyt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Whitaker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Odbyt as he jumps to the side.
Zoladz Odbyt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Odbyt misses with the combination.
Whitaker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Odbyt pinned against the cage. Odbyt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Odbyt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Whitaker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Odbyt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Whitaker fails to land the takedown.
Odbyt jabs Whitaker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A punch combination from Odbyt misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Odbyt throws a nice looking combination but Whitaker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Whitaker looks for a takedown but Odbyt sprawls well.
Odbyt scores with a one two! Whitaker had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Odbyt fails to land with a series of punches.
Whitaker shoots for a takedown but Odbyt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker with a poor takedown
and Odbyt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Odbyt throws a nice looking combination but Whitaker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Odbyt stuffs the takedown.
Whitaker misses with a takedown
and Odbyt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Odbyt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Whitaker. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Whitaker shoots in for a takedown but Odbyt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Odbyt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Odbyt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Whitaker fails with the takedown
and Odbyt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Whitaker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Odbyt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Whitaker is defended easily by Odbyt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Odbyt lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Odbyt lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Whitaker.
Odbyt has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Odbyt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Whitaker manages to avoid it.
Odbyt stuffs the takedown attempt from Whitaker. Whitaker gets slowly back to his feet.
Whitaker tries for a takedown but Odbyt circles away easily
and Odbyt counters with a nice body shot.
Odbyt displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Odbyt fails to land with a series of punches.
Horrible takedown by Whitaker or perhaps it was just good defense by Odbyt which made him look bad.
Whitaker with a poor takedown
and Odbyt counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Whitaker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Odbyt counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zoladz Odbyt dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Whitaker misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Odbyt to counter with a crisp jab.
Whitaker misses with a takedown
and Odbyt counters with a nice body shot.
Whitaker doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Odbyt counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Whitaker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Odbyt's corner calls for a 1-2. Odbyt obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Whitaker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Odbyt makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Odbyt lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Odbyt scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Whitaker dodges the punch combination from Odbyt.
Odbyt lands a jab-cross combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Whitaker dodges the punch combination from Odbyt.
Whitaker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Odbyt throws a right hand that Whitaker ducks under and follows up with a left that Whitaker also avoids with ease.
Whitaker with a poor takedown
and Odbyt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Whitaker misses with a takedown
and Odbyt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Whitaker tries for a takedown but Odbyt circles away easily
and Odbyt counters with a two punch combo.
Odbyt just misses with a punch to the body.
Whitaker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Odbyt swivels and escapes.
Whitaker with a poor takedown
and Odbyt counters with a two punch combo.
Whitaker has his takedown stuffed
and Odbyt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Odbyt misses with a looping right.
Whitaker looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Odbyt leaves Whitaker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Odbyt is trying to defend but Whitaker finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Whitaker wants to take a breather but Odbyt is having none of it.
Odbyt is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
Whitaker is looking for a kimura here.
Odbyt has his hands clasped together around Whitaker's back. He's all about the action.
Odbyt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Whitaker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Odbyt punching from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker is looking to take a break and control but Odbyt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Whitaker wants to pass to mount but Odbyt is defending the position.
Odbyt is refusing to be controlled, as Whitaker sits in half guard.
Odbyt landing a few short strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Whitaker seems to be working for a kimura but Odbyt defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Odbyt kicks off Whitaker and gets to his feet.
Whitaker fails with the takedown
and Odbyt counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Odbyt misses with a series of wild punches.
Odbyt stuffs the takedown attempt from Whitaker. Whitaker gets slowly back to his feet.
Odbyt is working the combinations to good effect here.
Whitaker with a poor takedown
and Odbyt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Whitaker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Odbyt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Whitaker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Odbyt counters with a three punch combo that has Whitaker backing up. Whitaker nods at Odbyt to acknowledge the strikes.
Whitaker with a lazy takedown attempt
and Odbyt counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Whitaker drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sam Whitaker will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Whitaker has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Whitaker fails with a takedown attempt.
Odbyt throws a series of punches but Whitaker avoids them all with ease.
Odbyt throws a right and a left that Whitaker avoids nicely.
Odbyt defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Whitaker.
Whitaker shoots and misses
and Odbyt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Whitaker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Odbyt fails to land with a series of punches.
Odbyt misses with the combination.
Odbyt misses with a two punch combination.
Whitaker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Whitaker shoots and misses
and Odbyt counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitaker misses with a takedown
and Odbyt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Whitaker with a poor takedown
and Odbyt counters with a three punch combo that has Whitaker backing up. Whitaker nods at Odbyt to acknowledge the strikes.
Whitaker misses with a takedown
and Odbyt counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Whitaker with a poor takedown
and Odbyt counters with a two punch combo.
Whitaker misses with a takedown
and Odbyt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Whitaker with a poor takedown
and Odbyt counters with a one-two to the body.
Odbyt throws a nice looking combination but Whitaker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No luck for Whitaker with that takedown attempt.
Whitaker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Odbyt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zoladz Odbyt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Whitaker shoots and misses
and Odbyt counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker dodges the punch combination from Odbyt.
Whitaker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Odbyt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Whitaker somewhat.
Whitaker tries for a takedown but Odbyt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Odbyt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Whitaker doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Odbyt counters with a one-two to the body.
Whitaker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Odbyt.
Whitaker with a poor takedown
and Odbyt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Whitaker misses with a takedown attempt
and Odbyt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Odbyt misses with a two punch combination.
Whitaker shoots and misses
and Odbyt counters with a left and a right that stings Whitaker.
Whitaker shoots and misses
and Odbyt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Odbyt stalks Whitaker and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Whitaker's face. Whitaker staggers backwards, shaken.
Whitaker with a poor takedown
and Odbyt counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Odbyt misses with a two punch combination.
Odbyt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Whitaker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Odbyt sprawls well. Odbyt wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Whitaker gets slowly back to his feet.
Odbyt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Odbyt throws a series of punches but Whitaker moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Odbyt as Whitaker shoots in.
Odbyt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Whitaker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Odbyt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Whitaker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Whitaker scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker stalling away here and it's allowed Odbyt to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Whitaker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Odbyt is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Whitaker is controlling him.
Whitaker stands and throws Odbyt's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Odbyt is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Whitaker has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Whitaker working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Odbyt wants to get back to his feet.
Odbyt is trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sam Whitaker.
I think Whitaker has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Sam Whitaker!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Turnham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Snoofty Douser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Snoofty Douser is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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210 lbs
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210 lbs
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Brawler
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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
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Shane Turnham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Snoofty Douser!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Summer Carpenter and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turnham misses with a wild combination.
Turnham's corner calls for a 1-2. Turnham obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
It looks like Snoofty Douser has been cut.
Turnham swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Turnham has taken the fight to the clinch.
Douser takes an elbow to the forehead.
Douser is trying to break the clinch but Turnham is controlling him.
Douser takes a shot to the head.
Douser working hard to break the clinch.
Turnham escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turnham drives through and clinches with Douser against the cage.
Douser blocks an uppercut.
Douser goes for a takedown attempt but Turnham pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Douser tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Turnham swivels and escapes.
Shane Turnham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Douser keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Douser scores with a jab.
Turnham tries to score a power double leg takedown but Douser sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Turnham somewhat.
Turnham stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That has opened up Snoofty Douser's cut even more.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Turnham manages to break the clinch.
Turnham leaves Douser with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shane Turnham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Snoofty Douser.
Turnham gets a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Douser has had enough of the clinch but Turnham keeps him there for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turnham breaks the clinch.
Turnham lands a brutal head kick. Douser looks out on his feet and Turnham throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Shane Turnham!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dan Bach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clint Barton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dan Bach!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Clint Barton!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Bruno Hogan and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barton misses with a takedown attempt
and Bach counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Barton!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Bach lands with a punch from half guard.
Barton is rocked!
Bach unloads with some huge strikes here! Barton is out! Bach wins by brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dan Bach!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Murthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josef Dellal (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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Counter striker
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Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kevin Murthy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Josef Dellal!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Skip Squint and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dellal fails to land the takedown.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dellal.
Dellal shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Murthy is trying to defend but Dellal finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Dellal wants to take a breather but Murthy is having none of it.
Dellal missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dellal wants to pass to mount but Murthy is defending the position.
Dellal missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dellal wants to pass the guard but Murthy is defending well.
Murthy is looking to improve his position.
Dellal is looking for a kimura but Murthy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dellal to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dellal wants to free his trapped foot but Murthy is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Murthy wants to get back to his feet.
Dellal has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dellal is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Murthy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dellal wants to take a breather but Murthy is having none of it.
Murthy could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Murthy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Murthy tries to get out of the position.
Dellal prevents Murthy from standing back up.
Murthy is looking for a sweep. Dellal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dellal not doing much here.
Dellal looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dellal missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murthy is trying to stand back up but Dellal is controlling him
Dellal has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Murthy defend it? Dellal steps over the head and cranks it - Murthy is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Dellal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Josef Dellal!
A relieved looking Josef Dellal thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Filippo Di Vaio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Elite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Filippo Di Vaio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, The Elite!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Damien Edna and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Di Vaio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Elite.
Elite shoots in for a takedown but Di Vaio shows good takedown defense.
Elite fails with a takedown attempt.
Di Vaio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Elite manages to avoid it.
Di Vaio shoots in for a takedown but Elite shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Elite shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Di Vaio as he avoids it easily.
Filippo Di Vaio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Elite.
Di Vaio throws a low kick, looking for Elite's leg but Elite calmly moves out of range.
Di Vaio throws a leg kick but Elite moved away.
Di Vaio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Elite.
Elite drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Di Vaio manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Di Vaio has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Elite defend it? Di Vaio steps over the head and cranks it - Elite is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Di Vaio!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Filippo Di Vaio!
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