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Valhalla 6: Sydney PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Deep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darren Sparks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johnny Deep!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Darren Sparks!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Winston Howard and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sparks goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A jab lands there for Sparks.
Sparks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sparks closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sparks trying to control the action but Deep is working from the bottom.
Sparks stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Sparks misses with a body shot.
Deep misses with a takedown
and Sparks counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparks forces Deep back against the cage and clinches.
Sparks breaks from the clinch.
Deep blocks a head kick by Sparks.
Deep fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sparks gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Deep jumps guard but Sparks stands there with Deep around his waist. Deep gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Deep. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sparks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Deep gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sparks counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deep walks into a left hand.
Sparks throws a head kick that misses.
Sparks darts in and clinches Deep up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sparks.
Deep is trying to pull guard but Sparks turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sparks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Deep feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
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!
Sparks is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Deep trying to control but Sparks is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deep stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sparks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sparks wants to get back to his feet but Deep is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sparks manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Deep manages to get himself to full guard.
Sparks controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Deep looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sparks trying to control but Deep is working from the bottom.
Sparks engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
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.
Deep keeping full guard, as Sparks tries to pass.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Darren Sparks wasn't active enough on the ground.
Sparks tries to sprawl but Deep drives through with a takedown into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Deep controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparks pushes Deep off looking to stand but Deep dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Sparks dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sparks drives through with a takedown into Deep's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Deep looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sparks is one step ahead there.
Sparks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sparks stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Sparks scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sparks wants to take a breather but Deep is having none of it.
Sparks trying to control the pace.
Deep tries to get to full guard but Sparks has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparks trying to pass the guard but Deep defending well.
Deep is not content to let Sparks control the position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Darren Sparks hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Deep looks to land a body kick but Sparks moved away.
Deep will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sparks feints and as Deep raises his hands in defense, Sparks changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sparksis looking to pass into half guard but Deep pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Deep is in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deep stops Sparks from standing up.
Deep is standing up over Sparks. Sparks looks to escape but Deep dives into side control.
Sparks tries to improve position but can't.
Deep tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Deep has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sparks regains half guard.
Deep is looking to pass Sparks's guard but actually Sparks recovers to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Deep not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Deep is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sparks is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sparks has escaped and now he's on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deep keeping moving, preventing Sparks from controlling successfully.
Deep keeping full guard, as Sparks tries to pass.
Deep is working an open guard so Sparks takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Sparks looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Deep!
Sparks looking to ground and pound but Deep is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deep is controlling an arm, preventing Sparks from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Sparks tries to control but Deep wriggling away.
Sparks is trying to take his opponent's back.
Sparks get's back to his feet.
Sparks clinches with his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Deep misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sparks breaks the clinch.
Sparks fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Deep, pushing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Sparks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Sparks throws a right and a left that Deep avoids nicely.
Sparks scores with a one two! Deep had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sparks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Deep misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Some wild striking there from Sparks.
Sparks moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deep tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sparks smiles and moves away.
Sparks throws an overhand right that lands on Deep's shoulder, as Deep tries to avoid the shot.
Sparks connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sparks is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Deep's half guard.
Sparks moves nicely into side control.
Sparks trying to control the position but Deep is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deep is looking to regain half guard here but Sparks keeps moving and retains side control.
Sparks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Deep keeps working.
Darren Sparks has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sparks decides to stand back up.
Sparks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Deep moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sparks closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Deep's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparks wants to stand and escape but instead Deep has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Sparks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Deep passes Sparks's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sparks is looking to escape.
Deep is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sparks is just riding it out for now. Deep eventually gives up the hold.
Deep is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sparks is just riding it out for now. Deep eventually gives up the hold.
Deep is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deep wants to work for an arm triangle but Sparks is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Johnny Deep has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Deep wants to pass the guard but Sparks is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Deep is working for a submission of some sort.
Darren Sparks is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Deep thows a huge punch but Sparks dodges it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darren Sparks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sparks has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darren Sparks!
Darren Sparks managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Milwaukee's Best Q159, into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Heero Yuy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kage Chiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yuy comes to the cage accompanied by Coma Black - Marilyn Manson. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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132 lbs
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135 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Heero Yuy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kage Chiba!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, John Mangel and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Yuy.
Yuy misses with a two punch combination.
Chiba dodges the punch combination from Yuy.
Heero Yuy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yuy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Yuy wants it to stay on the feet.
Chiba circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chiba is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Yuy looks to land a combination but Chiba avoids it well.
Chiba moves out of range as Yuy strikes.
Yuy throws a right hand that Chiba ducks under and follows up with a left that Chiba also avoids with ease.
Yuy misses with a series of wild punches.
Sloppy strikes from Yuy. Those never looked like landing.
Yuy misses with a takedown attempt - Chiba sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuy misses with a series of wild punches.
Yuy tries to close the distance and clinch but Chiba swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yuy misses with a two punch combination.
Yuy throws a head kick that misses.
Yuy wants to clinch.
Yuy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chiba tries to keep at a distance but Yuy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Yuy breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chiba.
Yuy misses with a double jab
and Chiba decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Yuy's guard.
Chiba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yuy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chiba advances position into side control!
Chiba is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Yuy has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chiba wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Yuy, who protects the arm well.
Chiba thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chiba working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Chiba tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Chiba prevents Yuy from escaping the position.
Chiba tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Yuy gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yuy keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Chiba is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Yuy tries to roll over but Chiba keeps him under control.
Chiba is trying to work for a kimura but Yuy is defending well.
Chiba works his way into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chiba is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Yuy has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kage Chiba dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Yuy gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Chiba tries to free his leg and advance position but Yuy is retaining full guard.
Chiba is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Yuy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Yuy looking to control.
Yuy wriggles free and stands up.
Yuy throws a right and a left that Chiba avoids nicely.
Yuy clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Yuy breaks from the clinch.
Yuy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chiba blocks a head kick by Yuy.
Chiba shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yuy as he jumps to the side.
Sloppy strikes from Yuy. Those never looked like landing.
Chiba misses with a takedown
and Yuy counters with a series of strikes. Chiba will be more careful next time no doubt.
Yuy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chiba fails with the takedown.
Heero Yuy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kage Chiba.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yuy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yuy throws a right hand that Chiba ducks under and follows up with a left that Chiba also avoids with ease.
Horrible takedown by Chiba or perhaps it was just good defense by Yuy which made him look bad.
Chiba avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yuy misses with a double jab
and Chiba counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Yuy moves into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yuy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chiba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yuy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chiba drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Yuy manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Chiba has Yuy in his guard.
Yuy postures up in Chiba's guard and throws a big left but Chiba blocks it.
Yuy wants to control from the top but Chiba keeps moving.
Yuy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Yuy would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yuy passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Chiba avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Yuy.
Kage Chiba has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yuy tries to move to mount but Chiba blocks the move with his legs.
Yuy is looking to take a break and control but Chiba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yuy throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Chiba works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heero Yuy dominated that second round.
That's time! Yuy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Chiba shoots in and drives through. Yuy sprawls well.
Yuy misses with a few strikes there.
Yuy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chiba stuffs the takedown attempt from Yuy. Yuy gets slowly back to his feet.
Yuy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chiba decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Yuy's guard.
Yuy working a defensive guard here.
Chiba advances to half guard.
Chiba seems to be working for a kimura but Yuy defends the submission attempt.
Chiba is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yuy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chiba.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuy pushes Chiba off looking to stand but Chiba dives back in and keeps control.
Chiba is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yuy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chiba.
Yuy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chiba pulls his head out easily.
Chiba is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Yuy sees it coming and defends easily.
Yuy is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chiba 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.
Chiba is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Yuy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Yuy throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Chiba is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Yuy still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Yuy has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Chiba is not content to let Yuy control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuy working away.
Yuy is putting a hurting on Chiba here, landing some big shots from side control.
Chiba is trying to control Yuy's posture but Yuy avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yuy is looking to take a break and control but Chiba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yuy is trying to move to mount but Chiba reverses beautifully and ends up in Yuy's guard.
Chiba postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Yuy is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Chiba, into his guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yuy trying to control the position from guard on top but Chiba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kage Chiba.
I think Chiba has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kage Chiba!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vice Grip (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stevie Hinch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Vice Grip has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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288 lbs
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280 lbs
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vice Grip!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stevie Hinch!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Donatello Bradman and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hinch moves out of range of the body kick from Grip.
Grip lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stevie Hinch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hinch lands with an uppercut that bounces Grip off the cage and back into range.
An inside leg kick from Grip misses.
Grip throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Grip uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hinch.
Hinch misses with an uppercut.
Grip tries a head kick but it misses.
Hinch is looking to clinch but Grip is avoiding it.
Nice sprawl there from Grip as Hinch shoots in.
Hinch shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Grip counters with a nice leg kick.
Hinch scores with a punch to the head.
Hinch closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Grip has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hinch after a bit of a struggle.
Hinch has Grip pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hinch pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Grip tumbling to the mat - Hinch dives into Grip's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grip is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hinch defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hinch advances position into side control!
Grip is trying to improve his position.
Hinch working the body and head with strikes.
Hinch tries for a kimura but Grip is defending well.
Hinch working the ground and pound from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hinch working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Grip is not content to let Hinch control the position.
Hinch tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grip sneaks back into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hinch lands a nice short elbow.
Grip has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hinch is working away from the top position though.
Hinch lands strikes from half guard.
Grip on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Grip actively working from the bottom here.
Hinch seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hinch takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hinch wants to control but Grip is keeping him busy.
Hinch takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grip is staying active underneath Hinch, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hinch lands a big elbow - Grip is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Hinch!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stevie Hinch!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Stevie Hinch made sure he mentioned XTREME PWNAGE: Down Under! $25, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mao Zedong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doran Connell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zedong's entrance music is March Of The Volunteers . A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Connell's choice of entrance music: Rob Kelly - Rockstar. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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180 lbs
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185 lbs
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mao Zedong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Doran Connell!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Summer Carpenter and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Connell throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Zedong lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Connell has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Connell and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Connell wants to clinch.
Connell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zedong misses with a leg kick
and Connell makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Zedong really felt that one!
Connell tries a head kick but it misses.
Zedong cracks Connell with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Zedong jabs at Connell's body.
Nice cross by Zedong.
Connell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zedong sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Connell somewhat.
Zedong connects with a nice looking jab.
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!
Connell closes the distance looking to clinch
and Zedong counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zedong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Connell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Connell.
Mao Zedong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doran Connell.
A thudding body kick lands there by Connell!
Connell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Connell darts in and clinches Zedong up against the cage.
Zedong landing knees to the head.
Zedong trying to control the position but instead, Connell has worked for underhooks and has pushed Zedong into the cage.
Zedong taking a breather.
Connell drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zedong manages to break the clinch.
Zedong connects with a solid leg kick.
Connell moves in looking to clinch but Zedong pushes him off.
Sloppy strikes from Zedong. Those never looked like landing.
Zedong lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mao Zedong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Connell instigates a clinch.
Connell lands an elbow inside that Zedong shrugs off.
Zedong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Connell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Connell tries to clinch but Zedong moves away
and Zedong counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Connell gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Connell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zedong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Connell scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Zedong moves into full guard.
Zedong avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Connell preventing the sweep.
Zedong seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Zedong preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Connell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zedong is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connell is looking to work some ground and pound but Zedong has wrist control.
Connell trying to control but Zedong is working from the bottom.
Connell is looking to work some ground and pound but Zedong has wrist control.
Zedong wants to sweep but no luck.
Connell working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Connell pushes down on Zedong's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Connell trying to control from half guard but Zedong is working away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Connell trying to pass the guard but Zedong defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Doran Connell will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Connell shoots for a double leg takedown but Zedong sprawls well. He's pushed Connell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Connell wants to clinch up but Zedong keeps it at a distance.
Connell pushes Zedong up against the cage in a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Connell takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Zedong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Connell backwards.
Connell landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Connell misses with a knee strike.
Zedong lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A left hand lands to the body for Zedong.
Connell has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Zedong avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zedong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zedong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zedong dodges an elbow strike from Connell.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Zedong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zedong stops a takedown attempt from Connell.
Mao Zedong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doran Connell.
Zedong landing knees to the head.
Zedong stalling.
Zedong managing to block the knees to the body from Connell.
Stalling in the clinch from Zedong.
Connell is trying to stall.
Zedong looking to stall.
Zedong lands a knee to the head.
Zedong unloads a knee to the mid-section. Connell lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Zedong dodges an elbow strike from Connell.
Zedong landing knees to the head.
Zedong wants to stall.
Connell taking a breather.
Knees to the body from Zedong.
Connell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zedong is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zedong lands a shot to the body.
Connell is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Zedong.
Connell misses with an elbow over the top.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zedong.
Zedong throws a knee to the head but misses.
Connell pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Zedong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zedong tries to land knees in the clinch but Connell avoids the damage to the body.
Connell wants a takedown.
Zedong taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Zedong.
Zedong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zedong lands a left hand.
Zedong's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Zedong with a knee to the head.
Mao Zedong has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zedong tries to land a knee to the head but Connell blocks with his arms.
Connell misses with an elbow over the top.
Connell looking to throw knees to the head but Zedong is blocking nicely.
Zedong avoids a wild elbow strike from Connell.
Connell throws an elbow that misses.
Zedong with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Connell pushes off an throws an elbow but Zedong leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Connell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zedong misses with a knee strike.
Zedong tries to stall but Connell uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Connell landing knees to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zedong.
Knees in the clinch landing for Zedong.
A knee to the head by Zedong.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Connell lands an elbow that stopped Zedong in his tracks for a moment.
Zedong is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Connell is keeping busy.
Connell being controlled against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zedong tries to land knees in the clinch but Connell avoids the damage to the body.
Zedong will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Connell up against the cage.
Zedong tries a knee to the head but Connell blocks it.
Zedong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zedong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Connell.
Zedong connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zedong tries to land knees in the clinch but Connell avoids the damage to the body.
Zedong tries to stall but Connell uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Zedong missing with knees to the body.
Zedong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Connell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mao Zedong dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Zedong scores with a kick to the midsection.
The fight stays on the outside here - Connell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Connell tries for a takedown but Zedong sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Connell's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zedong connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Connell scrambles back to his feet.
Zedong bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Connell's head.
Connell wants to clinch up but Zedong keeps it at a distance.
Connell tries to clinch up.
Connell displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Zedong feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Connell's calf.
Zedong takes the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Connell drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zedong pulls his leg out and moves away.
Connell takes a jab right on the kisser.
Connell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connell misses with a body kick.
Zedong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zedong listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Connell shoots in for a takedown but Zedong shows good takedown defense.
Mao Zedong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doran Connell.
Connell moves into range and connects with a jab.
Connell walks into a jab.
Zedong clinches.
Connell breaks the clinch.
Zedong lands with a straight right. Connell didn't see that one coming.
Zedong throws a head kick but Connell moves out of range.
Connell throws a lazy head kick
and Connell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zedong's jab looks to have found its range, popping Connell under the eye.
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!
Zedong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mao Zedong is winning the standup battle so far.
Zedong connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Connell momentarily.
Connell on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zedong.
Zedong connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Donk. Zedong catches Connell right on the button with a cross.
Zedong is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Zedong swats away the attempt to clinch by Connell.
Connell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zedong lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Connell takes one to the side of the head.
Connell wants to clinch but Zedong slips to the side
and Zedong counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zedong moves away from the strike by Connell.
Zedong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zedong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zedong lands a nice shot that snaps Connell's head back.
Oooooh!!! Zedong has knocked Connell down with a huge combo! Zedong steps away and waves a wobbly Connell back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Connell is rocked!
Doran Connell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut there from Zedong.
Connell is still on wobbly legs! Can Zedong finish him?
Connell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Connell takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Zedong wobbles Connell with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Zedong dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Connell to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mao Zedong!
In his post fight interview, Mao Zedong started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Justin Hale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bonhomme Sept Heures (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Justin Hale has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Justin Hale seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Justin Hale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bonhomme Sept Heures!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Winston Howard and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sept Heures fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hale, pushing him back against the cage.
Hale avoiding damage as Sept Heures throws knees to the body.
Sept Heures gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Still in half guard, Sept Heures seems content to control.
Hale actively working from the bottom here.
Sept Heures is taking a breather. Hale says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hale is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Hale won't allow Sept Heures to pass to mount.
Hale tries to roll over but Sept Heures keeps him under control.
Hale makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hale.
Sept Heures preventing the sweep.
Hale is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hale is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hale takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Justin Hale has been cut.
Hale thows a leg kick but Sept Heures checks it
and Sept Heures counters with a leg kick.
Sept Heures throws a lazy head kick
and Hale counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A lazy body kick from Sept Heures
and Hale counters with a straight right hand.
Sept Heures looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sept Heures stands up from half guard.
Sept Heures misses with a series of wild punches.
Hale moves out of range of the body kick.
Sept Heures lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hale stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sept Heures.
Sept Heures keeps the fight on the outside.
Sept Heures fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hale.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sept Heures gets a clinch.
Hale is trying to stall.
Hale has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sept Heures uses from the top position.
Sept Heures trying to control but Hale is working from the bottom.
Hale looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sept Heures would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Sept Heures lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sept Heures pushing down on Hale's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sept Heures controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hale is positioning himself well to prevent Sept Heures advancing to mount.
Hale gets back to full guard.
Hale wriggles free and stands up.
Hale throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sept Heures tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hale is in Sept Heures's guard.
Sept Heures working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hale doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hale manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hale trying to control the position from guard on top but Sept Heures is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hale slips nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sept Heures slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hale wants to stand and escape but instead Sept Heures has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Sept Heures throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sept Heures pushing down on Hale's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hale is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sept Heures is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Hale is looking to improve his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sept Heures wants to work for an arm triangle but Hale is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hale is looking for a sweep. Sept Heures is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bonhomme Sept Heures dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Justin Hale's cut.
That's time! Hale's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hale throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hale tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sept Heures dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sept Heures lands with a slapping head kick.
Sept Heures has managed to clinch.
Hale breaks from the clinch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sept Heures. Hale shrugs it off though.
Hale gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hale is looking to stall here but Sept Heures recovers full guard.
Hale forces his way into half guard.
Sept Heures gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sept Heures working for a triangle but Hale defends it easily.
Hale wants to control from the top but Sept Heures keeps moving.
Sept Heures looking for a sweep. Not yet Sept Heures, not yet.
Sept Heures manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hale manages to get himself to full guard.
Sept Heures tries to stand but Hale is controlling from the bottom.
Sept Heures trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hale has his foot on Sept Heures's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sept Heures works his way back into a safe position though.
Hale is trying to keep Sept Heures in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sept Heures is looking to stand up but Hale won't let him.
Hale will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hale trying to control the position.
Hale wants to improve his position but instead Sept Heures has moved into half guard.
Sept Heures prevents Hale from improving his position.
Hale gets back to full guard.
Sept Heures wants to control from the top but Hale keeps moving.
Hale controls Sept Heures momentarily but Sept Heures frees himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sept Heures stands and throws Hale's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sept Heures in side control, throwing shots but Hale defends.
Sept Heures working the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hale tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sept Heures wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sept Heures is looking to take a break and control but Hale is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hale tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sept Heures wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sept Heures decides to stand back up. Sept Heures steps back and let's Hale get back to his feet.
Sept Heures drives through with a takedown into Hale's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hale not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sept Heures pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hale is keeping the position for now.
Sept Heures gets to his feet. Hale looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hale tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Sept Heures manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hale throws a shot to the body.
Sept Heures's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hale connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sept Heures scrambles back to his feet.
Hale throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hale misses with a body shot.
Sept Heures scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hale makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hale.
Sept Heures not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sept Heures is looking to work some ground and pound but Hale has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sept Heures accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hale throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Sept Heures drops back looking for a leg! Hale is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hale manages to kick Sept Heures off! Sept Heures jumps back into Hale's guard.
Sept Heures wants to control from the top but Hale keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bonhomme Sept Heures showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Justin Hale's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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.
Sept Heures misses with the combination.
Hale decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sept Heures is refusing to be controlled, as Hale sits in half guard.
Sept Heures works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sept Heures had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hale defends it easily.
Hale pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sept Heures is keeping the position for now.
Sept Heures controls Hale momentarily but Hale frees himself.
Hale stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sept Heures swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sept Heures keeping moving, preventing Hale from controlling successfully.
Hale content to stall in guard here.
Hale working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hale takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hale throws a series of punches but Sept Heures moves out of range.
Sept Heures scores with a takedown into Hale's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hale has a closed guard, preventing Sept Heures from standing up.
Hale wants to stand up but Sept Heures is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hale not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hale looking for a sweep. Not yet Hale, not yet.
Sept Heures scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hale keeping moving, preventing Sept Heures from controlling successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sept Heures advances position into side control!
Sept Heures tries for a kimura but Hale is defending well.
Hale is looking for a sweep.
Sept Heures working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hale is looking to reverse the position.
Sept Heures wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hale keeps working.
Sept Heures is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hale is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hale manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sept Heures's best efforts.
Sept Heures is trying to control the action in half guard but Hale is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hale has his hands clasped together around Sept Heures's back. He's all about the action.
Sept Heures is keen to just control but Hale is a slippery customer.
Hale tries to get to full guard but Sept Heures has control of the leg.
Bonhomme Sept Heures is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sept Heures keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Bonhomme Sept Heures wasn't active enough on the ground.
Hale tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sept Heures swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sept Heures lands a slapping body shot.
Sept Heures throws a sloppy head kick and Hale moves out of range easily.
Hale tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sept Heures paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sept Heures checks a leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hale crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sept Heures - the referee stops the clock and Hale gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sept Heures. Hale manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sept Heures lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hale takes a step back to recover.
Justin Hale is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sept Heures feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sept Heures preventing the sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hale controls Sept Heures momentarily but Sept Heures frees himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bonhomme Sept Heures comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sept Heures has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bonhomme Sept Heures!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Armor King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Egill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King comes to the cage accompanied by Armor King. Armor King could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nick Egill's chin.
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277 lbs
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270 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Armor King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nick Egill!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Summer Carpenter and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Egill scores with a jab to the head.
Egill misses with a few strikes there.
King moves out of range of the body kick.
Egill connects with a high kick.
It looks like Armor King has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Egill throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King throws a series of punches but Egill avoids them all with ease.
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
King avoids a punch combination nicely.
King shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Egill but Egill pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nick Egill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Egill tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
King misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Egill tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Egill plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Egill scores with a nice strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Egill looks to land a combination but King avoids it well.
Nick Egill is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Egill scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A punch lands to the side of King 's head but he takes it in his stride.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Egill drops King with a beautiful combination! King stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Egill is looking for the KO!
King is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King wants to stay close but Egill steps back to make room for something. King seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Egill and King drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Nick Egill!
Nick Egill really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that XTREME PWNAGE: Down Under! $25 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Daley Borisov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lewis McLay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lewis McLay has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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139 lbs
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133 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Daley Borisov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lewis McLay!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Hugh Johnson and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borisov scores with a jab to the jaw.
McLay looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
McLay takes one to the chin there.
Borisov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Borisov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McLay manages to avoid it.
Borisov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McLay.
No joy there for Borisov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McLay uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Borisov.
Borisov misses with an uppercut. McLay saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borisov throws out a powerful jab.
McLay slips a jab from Borisov.
McLay shoots and misses
and Borisov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Borisov connects with a jab.
McLay closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Borisov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Borisov, as that shot connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borisov looks to land a right hand but McLay moved out of range.
McLay is looking to clinch.
McLay shoots for a takedown but Borisov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McLay moves out of range of the strikes.
McLay is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Borisov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McLay.
McLay displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Borisov throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLay shoots in but no luck this time.
Daley Borisov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lewis McLay.
The fighters circle momentarily. Borisov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Borisov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Borisov throws out a loose jab but McLay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Borisov dips to his left and cracks McLay with an uppercut!
McLay shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A punch lands to the side of McLay 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borisov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McLay misses with a takedown attempt
and Borisov counters with a straight right hand.
Borisov stuns McLay with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Borisov misses the target.
Borisov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice shot lands for Borisov.
McLay drives through with a takedown into Borisov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daley Borisov dominated that round.
That's time! Borisov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Borisov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Borisov looks to land a left hand but McLay moved out of range nicely.
Borisov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Borisov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Decent striking displayed by Borisov there.
Borisov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McLay circles away quickly and effectively.
McLay is breathing heavily.
Jab from Borisov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLay slips under a jab from Borisov.
Borisov misses with an uppercut.
No luck for McLay with that takedown attempt.
McLay shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Borisov but Borisov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Borisov misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borisov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Borisov looks to land a right hand but McLay moved out of range.
Borisov lands the left hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McLay is defended easily by Borisov.
Daley Borisov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lewis McLay.
Nice defenses there by McLay.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLay uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Borisov.
Borisov catches McLay with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Borisov connects with a good right hand that stumbles McLay. McLay circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Borisov throws out a powerful jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McLay is defended easily by Borisov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borisov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McLay.
Borisov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McLay.
Jab from Borisov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daley Borisov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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.
Borisov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McLay shoots in for a double leg but Borisov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
McLay has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Borisov finds it's way round the side to connect with McLay's head.
Borisov sizes up McLay with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Borisov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheers as Borisov lands an impressive looking overhand right. McLay doesn't seem phased though.
McLay with a lazy takedown attempt
and Borisov counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Borisov there.
Daley Borisov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McLay takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice shot by Borisov.
McLay has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McLay moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd cheers as Borisov lands an impressive looking overhand right. McLay doesn't seem phased though.
Borisov works the jab nicely.
Borisov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lewis McLay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borisov jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Borisov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by McLay.
Borisov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Borisov.
McLay is rocked!
McLay avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McLay is still on wobbly legs! Can Borisov finish him?
McLay tries to clinch up but Borisov circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borisov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McLay looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Borisov is fending him off so far but McLay persists. Nope, Borisov circles away and we're back to standing.
Daley Borisov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lewis McLay.
Borisov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Daley Borisov is winning the standup battle so far.
Borisov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Borisov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLay takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Borisov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McLay stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McLay takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Borisov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McLay moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daley Borisov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Borisov, 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daley Borisov!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Daley Borisov made sure he mentioned XTREME PWNAGE: Down Under! $25, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grammy Married Sokojuice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michel Pereira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sokojuice comes to the cage accompanied by DEATH - Spirit Crusher. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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24
236 lbs
12 - 8 - 0 |
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25
253 lbs
9 - 9 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Good low kicks
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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
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Grammy Married Sokojuice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Michel Pereira!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Steve Erwin and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sokojuice defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pereira.
Grammy Married Sokojuice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Pereira.
Pereira throws a hook to the side of Sokojuice's head but Sokojuice sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pereira waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sokojuice.
Pereira dodges the punch combination from Sokojuice.
A bone on bone clash there as Pereira blocks the leg kick.
Pereira misses with the combination.
Sokojuice looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sokojuice ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pereira throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sokojuice fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A leg kick checked by Pereira.
Sokojuice is looking to land body kicks.
Sokojuice swats away the attempt to clinch by Pereira.
Pereira has his takedown stuffed
and Sokojuice counters with a left and a right that stings Pereira.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good work by Sokojuice as he checks the leg kick.
Pereira's corner calls for a 1-2. Pereira obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd cheers as Pereira lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sokojuice doesn't seem phased though.
Pereira shoots for a double leg takedown but Sokojuice sprawls well. He's pushed Pereira's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Grammy Married Sokojuice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michel Pereira.
Sokojuice moves out of range of the body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Sokojuice. Those never looked like landing.
Sokojuice throws a series of punches but Pereira avoids them all with ease.
A head kick misses from Pereira.
A head kick misses from Sokojuice.
Sokojuice throws a series of punches but Pereira moves out of range.
Sokojuice throws a sloppy head kick and Pereira moves out of range easily.
Sokojuice blocks a low kick nicely.
Pereira swinging wildly here.
Sokojuice throws a sloppy head kick and Pereira moves out of range easily.
Pereira throws a one two combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Sokojuice.
It looks like Michel Pereira has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sokojuice misses with a body kick.
Sokojuice throws a series of punches but Pereira avoids them all with ease.
Sokojuice misses the shot to the body.
Sokojuice gets tackled into the cage by Pereira. Pereira maintains the clinch.
Sokojuice lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pereira tries to break free but Sokojuice pushes him back against the cage.
Pereira can't find room to land a body shot as Sokojuice controls the action.
Pereira has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sokojuice avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pereira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pereira struggles to land a body shot inside as Sokojuice controls his hands.
Pereira tries to stall but Sokojuice uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sokojuice lands a body shot.
Pereira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pereira takes a shot to the head.
Pereira misses with a body punch.
Pereira tries a body shot but Sokojuice blocks it.
Sokojuice misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pereira.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sokojuice pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Sokojuice.
Sokojuice misses with a wild combination.
Sokojuice dodges the punch combination from Pereira.
Sokojuice drops Pereira with a beautiful combination! Pereira stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Sokojuice is looking for the KO!
Pereira is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sokojuice lands with a good body shot.
Pereira is still on wobbly legs! Can Sokojuice finish him?
Pereira looks gassed!
Sokojuice connects with a body shot that sends Pereira's belly button to the back.
Pereira loses concentration momentarily and Sokojuice pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Pereira crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Sokojuice finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Grammy Married Sokojuice!
After the big win, Grammy Married Sokojuice made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors XTREME PWNAGE: Down Under! $25 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hamilton Eslay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Lombard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lombard has chosen Mortal Kombat as his entrance music. Hamilton Eslay has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 lbs
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195 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
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Excellent boxer
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hamilton Eslay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hector Lombard!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Damien Edna and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lombard throws a body punch but Eslay moves out of range.
Lombard moves away from the strike by Eslay.
Lombard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Eslay manages to avoid it.
Eslay is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Eslay takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Eslay scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lombard takes one to the chin there.
A jab lands there for Eslay.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eslay takes the fight into the clinch.
Eslay lands with a light punch inside.
Lombard throws a head punch that misses.
Eslay lands a shot to the body.
Eslay lands a shot to the body.
Lombard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Eslay creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lombard tries a body shot but Eslay blocks it.
Eslay lands a left hand.
It looks like Hector Lombard has been cut.
Eslay lands with a right to the head.
Eslay lands with a left to the head.
Lombard is rocked!
Lombard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lombard wants to get back to striking at distance but Eslay won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eslay lands with a left to the head.
Lombard is still on wobbly legs! Can Eslay finish him?
Eslay lands a right hand.
Lombard tries to break free but Eslay pushes him back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Eslay.
Lombard looks gassed!
Eslay lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Lombard to his knees! Eslay keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hamilton Eslay!
Hamilton Eslay thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Takeshi Yuudai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Curtis Sharp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Curtis Sharp has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Takeshi Yuudai's chin.
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25
170 lbs
13 - 5 - 0 |
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26
176 lbs
16 - 9 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Takeshi Yuudai!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Curtis Sharp!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Bruno Hogan and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yuudai fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sharp slips under a jab.
Sharp tries to clinch but Yuudai is having none of it.
Sharp misses with a straight left.
Yuudai drops his hands momentarily and Sharp takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sharp slaps away a takedown attempt from Yuudai, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Yuudai scores with a one two! Sharp had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sharp misses with a jab to the body
and Yuudai counters with a shoot takedown. Sharp fights it but they end up in guard.
Yuudai is pushing down on Sharp's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sharp is fighting to maintain full guard but Yuudai has managed to sneak the leg through.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yuudai wants to control but Sharp is keeping him busy.
Yuudai has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Yuudai with shots to the head and body - Sharp looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuudai dominating with strikes here.
Yuudai working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Yuudai 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.
Yuudai thowing shots but they're missing.
Yuudai looking to ground and pound but Sharp is blocking nicely.
Yuudai has control of Sharp's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Sharp regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Sharp really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Yuudai. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sharp is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Yuudai looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Yuudai misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharp can't escape the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sharp is squirming around, avoiding Yuudai's attempts to control the action.
Sharp is desperately trying to improve his position but Yuudai has a good base and remains in mount.
Yuudai is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Sharp can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Yuudai throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yuudai looking to finish with strikes here!
Sharp is looking to get to half guard.
Yuudai avoids the attempt from Sharp to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuudai landing strikes, looking to finish!
Sharp is looking to improve his position but Yuudai isn't that keen on the idea.
Yuudai scoring with strikes but Sharp is staying in there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sharp can't escape the position.
Yuudai with a couple of short strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yuudai throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yuudai can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sharp is looking to escape.
Yuudai goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Sharp turns into him and now he's in Yuudai's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yuudai keeping full guard, as Sharp tries to pass.
Yuudai has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Sharp doesn't defend quickly enough and Yuudai has managed to lock this one up! Can Sharp escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Yuudai on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Takeshi Yuudai!
Takeshi Yuudai retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Takeshi Yuudai thanked Down Under - Supplements. New 160Q for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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