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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Vass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nick Vass is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Mir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nick Vass!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, John Mangel and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mir fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Vass sprawls well initially but Mir persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Vass is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Vass pushes Mir off looking to stand but Mir dives back in and keeps control.
Vass is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Still in half guard, Mir seems content to control.
Vass pushes Mir off looking to stand but Mir dives back in and keeps control.
Vass is trying to get back to full guard.
Mir looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vass wants to get back to his feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mir thuds a left hand into Vass's body.
Mir shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mir misses with a takedown attempt - Vass sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Horrible takedown by Mir or perhaps it was just good defense by Vass which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Mir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vass leaves Mir with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vass bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mir manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Vass pushes Mir off looking to stand but Mir dives back in and keeps control.
Mir is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vass is just riding it out for now. Mir eventually gives up the hold.
Mir is breathing heavily.
Mir is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vass gets back to full guard.
Vass manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Vass gets caught flat footed, as Mir shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mir trying to control the position from guard on top but Vass is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mir pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vass is keeping the position for now.
Vass not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vass looking for a sweep. Not yet Vass, not yet.
Vass wants to stand but Mir is controlling the position.
Vass looking for a sweep. Not yet Vass, not yet.
Vass is pulling down on Mir's head to control his posture.
Vass wants to stand and escape but Mir is having none of it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mir has his takedown stuffed
and Vass counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Mir!
Mir wants to control but Vass is having none of it.
Vass stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vass dives in and grabs Mir's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mir pushes down on Vass's head and hops out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Vass.
Vass decides to take the fight back to the feet.
No joy there for Mir, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vass shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Vass showed some decent athleticism there.
Mir is looking for a sweep. Vass is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vass is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mir defends it well.
Vass 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.
Mir is concentrating on defense, preventing Vass from advancing position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mir has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Vass. Oh but Mir has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Vass goes limp - he's gone! Mir jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Frank Mir!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bob Ironcrotch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Holt (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bob Ironcrotch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Charles Holt!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Bruno Hogan and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ironcrotch moves into the clinch.
Holt can't break the clinch.
Ironcrotch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Holt throws a leg kick which misses Ironcrotch's front leg but catches the back leg as Ironcrotch tries to avoid it.
Ironcrotch blocks a head kick by Holt.
Ironcrotch shoots in for a takedown but Holt shows good takedown defense.
Holt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ironcrotch fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Holt scores with a kick to the midsection.
An inside leg kick from Holt misses.
Ironcrotch avoids the head kick by Holt.
Holt defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ironcrotch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Ironcrotch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holt stuffs the takedown attempt from Ironcrotch. Ironcrotch gets slowly back to his feet.
Holt throws a head kick that misses.
Ironcrotch throws a head kick but Holt moves out of range.
Holt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holt gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ironcrotch to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Holt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Holt keeping moving, preventing Ironcrotch from controlling successfully.
Holt is adopting a defensive guard.
Ironcrotch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Holt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ironcrotch looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ironcrotch trying to control but Holt is working from the bottom.
Ironcrotch is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Holt is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Holt has escaped and now he's on top!
Ironcrotch trying to control the position.
Ironcrotch keeping full guard, as Holt tries to pass.
Holt looking to sit in guard and control but Ironcrotch gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ironcrotch in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ironcrotch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holt is keeping the position for now.
Ironcrotch throws a strike but Holt rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ironcrotch is on top in guard.
Ironcrotch wants to control from the top but Holt keeps moving.
Holt keeping full guard, as Ironcrotch tries to pass.
Ironcrotch drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Holt manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ironcrotch has Holt in his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ironcrotch looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ironcrotch is breathing heavily.
Holt passes Ironcrotch's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ironcrotch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Holt seems to be looking for submissions.
Holt is looking to take a break and control but Ironcrotch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ironcrotch trying to hold on to Holt's head to control him but Holt postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Holt dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Holt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A head kick by Holt misses
and Ironcrotch counters with a takedown into side control.
Holt tries to improve position but can't.
Ironcrotch thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ironcrotch scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Holt to see if he's OK.
Ironcrotch is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Holt knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ironcrotch working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holt is looking to regain half guard here but Ironcrotch keeps moving and retains side control.
Holt manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ironcrotch's best efforts.
Ironcrotch trying to control the action but Holt is working from the bottom.
Ironcrotch throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ironcrotch is keen to just control but Holt is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Holt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Holt tries a head kick but it misses.
Bob Ironcrotch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Holt throws a leg kick that misses.
Holt throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Holt throws a lazy head kick
and Ironcrotch counters with a takedown into side control.
Holt is not content to let Ironcrotch control the position.
Ironcrotch tries to move to mount but Holt blocks the move with his legs.
Holt seems a little lost for a moment, as Ironcrotch dominates the positioning.
Ironcrotch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Holt keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holt regains half guard there - taking advantage of Ironcrotch's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ironcrotch trying to work for an americana but Holt has managed to regain full guard.
Ironcrotch working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ironcrotch throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Holt wants to sweep here but Ironcrotch controlling him for the moment.
Ironcrotch trying to control but Holt is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ironcrotch wants to pass the guard but Holt is keeping the position.
Ironcrotch postures up.
Ironcrotch is stalling in the full guard.
Ironcrotch has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Holt looking to control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Holt stuffs the takedown attempt from Ironcrotch. Ironcrotch gets slowly back to his feet.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Holt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Ironcrotch dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Holt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Holt throws a head kick that misses
and Ironcrotch counters with a nice kick to the body.
Ironcrotch blocks a low kick nicely.
Ironcrotch throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ironcrotch tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Charles Holt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holt tries a head kick but it misses.
Holt throws a sloppy head kick
and Ironcrotch counters with a nice double leg into side control. Holt won't be happy with that.
Holt is trying to control Ironcrotch's posture but Ironcrotch avoids it.
Holt is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ironcrotch off and has taken his back!
Holt has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Ironcrotch has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Ironcrotch breaks Holt's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Ironcrotch slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ironcrotch won't allow Holt to sweep him here.
Holt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Holt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ironcrotch trying to control the position from guard on top but Holt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ironcrotch advances position into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Holt can't do much from the bottom here.
Ironcrotch trying to control the position but Holt is working away.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ironcrotch on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Holt. Holt obviously looking to wear him down.
Ironcrotch explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Holt pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Holt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ironcrotch bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Holt is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ironcrotch missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ironcrotch thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Holt trying to control but Ironcrotch postures up.
Ironcrotch seems to be working for a kimura but Holt defends the submission attempt.
Ironcrotch is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Holt!
Holt is looking to improve his position but Ironcrotch isn't that keen on the idea.
Ironcrotch postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Holt looks a forlorn figure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Holt wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Ironcrotch.
Holt sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Ironcrotch is looking to take a break and control but Holt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ironcrotch misses with a head shot. Holt uses the momentum to regain guard.
Ironcrotch wants to control from the top but Holt keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Ironcrotch showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ironcrotch has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Ironcrotch!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dragan Vikic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Knox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dragan Vikic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Knox!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, John Mangel and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knox connects with a crisp jab.
It looks like Dragan Vikic has been cut.
Knox drops Vikic with a big left hand! Vikic is injured, injured bad! Knox jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Knox!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Vasa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eddie Green could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nick Vasa's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eddie Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nick Vasa!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Eliza Hachem and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green shoots for a takedown but Vasa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Green looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Green missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vasa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Green.
Vasa kicks off Green and gets to his feet.
Green looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vasa is fending him off so far but Green persists. Nope, Vasa circles away and we're back to standing.
Vasa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Green tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vasa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vasa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vasa looks to land a body kick but Green moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Green lands a with a good body shot.
Green doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vasa decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Green's guard.
Vasa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vasa gets to his feet - Green follows without any prompting.
Green is breathing heavily.
Vasa clinches up with Green and pushes him back against the cage.
Vasa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Green pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasa breaks from the clinch.
Green fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vasa slips under a jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vasa.
Green fails with the takedown
and Vasa counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
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!
Vasa has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Green clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Green knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vasa on the ground.
Vasa tries to get the hooks in deep but Green pushed the leg off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasa might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Green kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Vasa has his arm under Green's chin here. Game over son! Vasa squeezes tightly and Green is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nick Vasa!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Phi Cho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Reams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reams comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Rock you like a Hurricane kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Phi Cho could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tim Reams's chin.
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Phi Cho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tim Reams!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, John Mangel and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reams slips a jab from Cho.
Cho tries to clinch there but Reams circles away.
A combination from Cho does no damage.
Reams connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cho swats away the attempt to clinch by Reams.
Cho tries to clinch but Reams moves out of range.
Reams lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Reams attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Cho misses.
Reams swinging wildly here.
Cho checks a leg kick.
Reams doesn't manage to clinch there - Cho circles away.
Cho tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Reams paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cho moves in looking to clinch but Reams pushes him off.
Cho pushes Reams up against the cage in a clinch.
Cho scores with a hook to the body.
Reams working hard to break the clinch.
Cho ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Cho no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Reams wants to control from the top but Cho keeps moving.
Cho manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Reams manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reams can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cho controls the pace.
Reams is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cho's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cho stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reams looking for a sweep. Not yet Reams, not yet.
Reams looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cho missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cho pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reams is keeping the position for now.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Reams lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cho connects with a looping right hand.
Cho moves into the clinch.
Reams working hard to break the clinch.
Cho cracks Reams with a nice body shot.
Reams being controlled against the cage.
Reams has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A left hand lands to the body for Cho.
Reams tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cho just stands there and leans against the cage.
Reams is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Reams throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cho manages to break the clinch.
Reams circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reams lands a body shot.
Cho fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Reams, pushing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cho escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reams tries to keep at a distance but Cho has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cho pulls Reams into guard.
Reams content to stall in guard here.
Reams trying to control but Cho is working from the bottom.
Cho bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Reams's guard.
Cho wants to pass the guard but Reams is keeping the position.
Reams wants to sweep here but Cho controlling him for the moment.
Reams is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cho trying to control but Reams is working from the bottom.
Reams is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Reams can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cho controls the pace.
Reams not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cho is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cho stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reams being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phi Cho dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Reams swats away the attempt to clinch by Cho.
Reams throws a good cross that connects.
Reams gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Reams trying to keep a closed guard but Cho is proving a slippery customer.
Cho pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reams is keeping the position for now.
Cho trying to control but Reams is working from the bottom.
Reams trying to control the position.
Reams manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reams keeps the fight on the outside.
Cho tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Reams paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Reams tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cho just misses with a punch to the body.
Cho gets a takedown into half guard.
Well, if Cho is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Cho has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Reams trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reams wants to improve his position but Cho is controlling well.
Cho tries to pass to full mount but Reams defends it.
Reams trying to control but Cho postures up.
Cho passes into side control, despite Reams's attempt to control the position.
You can see the frustration on Reams's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cho on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Reams fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cho darts in and clinches Reams up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Cho.
Cho ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Cho no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cho holds on and takes a little breather.
Cho looking for a sweep. Not yet Cho, not yet.
Reams tries to free his leg and advance position but Cho is retaining full guard.
Cho is pulling down on Reams's head. It's preventing any offense from Reams, at least for the moment.
Cho looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cho is controlling Reams's posture.
Reams wants to control from the top but Cho keeps moving.
Cho 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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Reams throws a sloppy head kick and Cho moves out of range easily.
Reams throws a combination. Cho tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Cho wants to clinch up but Reams keeps it at a distance.
Reams doesn't manage to clinch there - Cho circles away.
Reams throws a combination. Cho tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Cho is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phi Cho dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Reams lands a slapping body shot.
Reams looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cho takes the fight into the clinch.
Reams is looking to control Cho's arms but Cho gets an underhook and turns him. Now Reams has his back to the cage.
Reams prevents the takedown attempt.
Cho is pushing Reams up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cho successfully pulls guard.
Reams's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cho trying to control the position here.
Reams thows a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cho wants to hit a switch here but Reams passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Cho there!
Cho is trying desperately to improve position.
Cho is squirming around, avoiding Reams's attempts to control the action.
Reams is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Cho really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tim Reams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cho taking shots to the head.
Cho is desperately trying to improve his position but Reams has a good base and remains in mount.
Reams can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cho is looking to escape.
Cho tries to reverse the position but Reams maintains control.
Reams tries to control but Cho wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cho working to try and regain half guard.
Phi Cho is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cho tries to hold on but Reams pushes him away.
Cho is squirming around, avoiding Reams's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Reams prevents Cho from getting the reversal.
Reams can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cho is looking to escape.
BOOM! Reams connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Reams cracks Cho with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Cho tries to hold on but Reams pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cho is desperately trying to improve his position but Reams has a good base and remains in mount.
Cho is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Reams has hold of Cho's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Cho manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Reams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cho has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phi Cho!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nicholas Marmon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maryiuss Rudziankowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marmon comes to the cage accompanied by Like My Swagga. Maryiuss Rudziankowski will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Brawler
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nicholas Marmon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Maryiuss Rudziankowski!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Bruno Hogan and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marmon keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Marmon cracks Rudziankowski with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rudziankowski tried to score with a low kick but Marmon checks it.
Rudziankowski tries to score with a low kick but Marmon moves his leg out of the way.
Marmon lands with a nice combination. Rudziankowski backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Maryiuss Rudziankowski has been cut.
Marmon really is a fat lump.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marmon looking for a takedown.
Marmon breaks from the clinch.
Rudziankowski throws a low kick but Marmon avoids it.
Rudziankowski throws a low kick, looking for Marmon's leg but Marmon calmly moves out of range.
Rudziankowski throws out a leg kick but Marmon moves out of range and Rudziankowski only half commits.
Rudziankowski misses with a low kick as Marmon jumps back.
Rudziankowski misses with a low kick as Marmon jumps back.
Rudziankowski throws a chopping leg kick but Marmon manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Marmon 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.
Marmon stands and steps away. Rudziankowski gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Marmon shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rudziankowski is refusing to be controlled, as Marmon sits in half guard.
Rudziankowski on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rudziankowski tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Marmon manages to move to mount!
Marmon tries to control but Rudziankowski wriggling away.
Rudziankowski tries to buck Marmon off but he can't manage it.
Rudziankowski looks gassed!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Marmon cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Marmon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Marmon's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Rudziankowski really wants to buck Marmon off and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Marmon raining down shots from the mount!
Marmon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rudziankowski wants to get back to his feet but in bucking up he's left an arm hanging out! Marmon has locked onto it and has pulled off a slick armbar! Rudziankowski taps furiously! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nicholas Marmon!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bege Noubtiem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sylvester Hoodoo (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bege Noubtiem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sylvester Hoodoo!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Donatello Bradman and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noubtiem gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hoodoo throws a nice looking combination but Noubtiem bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hoodoo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hoodoo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Noubtiem is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hoodoo is looking to work some ground and pound but Noubtiem has wrist control.
Hoodoo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hoodoo is in close to Noubtiem's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Noubtiem has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hoodoo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hoodoo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Noubtiem working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hoodoo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Noubtiem is tightening it up a little... Hoodoo has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Hoodoo reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Hoodoo taps out! nice BJJ there by Noubtiem!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bege Noubtiem!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gerard Mullins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Piekny (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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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, Gerard Mullins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Junior Piekny!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Hugh Johnson and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Piekny lands a brutal head kick. Mullins looks out on his feet and Piekny throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Junior Piekny!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Ozz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kristobel James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ozz's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, So What?-Metallica. This should be a great matchup!
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Ozz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kristobel James!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Donatello Bradman and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James throws a series of punches but Ozz moves out of range.
James wants to land a leg kick but Ozz is out of range.
James avoids the head kick by Ozz.
James misses with a straight left.
Nice jab there from James.
James fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ozz is out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ozz is defended easily by James.
James connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ozz's hands.
Ozz misses with a body kick.
James stuffs the takedown.
James misses with the combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ozz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ozz.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Ozz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ozz throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozz misses with a leg kick.
James dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ozz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
James circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jab, jab by James - just one landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James scores with a three punch combo!
James connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ozz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from James finds it's way round the side to connect with Ozz's head.
James fails to land with a series of punches.
James lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
James digs a good hook to Ozz's body.
James lands with an overhand left.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts James, as that shot connected.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ozz.
James lands a jab to Ozz's midsection.
James throws a leg kick that misses.
James connects with a crisp jab.
James wants to slow Ozz down by chopping away at his legs.
Ozz plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
James uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
James lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ozz shoots in but James avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kristobel James is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ozz misses with a series of wild punches.
Ozz throws out a leg kick but James moves out of range and Ozz only half commits.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ozz throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by James.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ozz takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ozz takes one on the button.
Ozz scores a takedown into full mount!
Ozz looking to finish with strikes here!
James is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Ozz wants to control the pace but James is squirming around nicely.
James tries to buck Ozz off but he can't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ozz tries to control but James wriggling away.
James avoids a series of strikes thrown by Ozz.
Ozz postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. James looks a forlorn figure.
Ozz sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
James is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Ozz landing strikes from the mount and James is in trouble!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ozz goes for an armbar but James turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from James.
James won't allow Ozz to sweep him here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ozz wants to hit a switch here but James passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ozz there!
James avoids the attempt from Ozz to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kristobel James dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ozz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. James tries to avoid it but Ozz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag James to the ground. James escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ozz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ozz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling James to score with a decent uppercut.
Ozz tries to clinch but James moves out of range.
James lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
James tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
James tests Ozz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A low kick from James misses
and Ozz counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ozz.
James looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ozz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ozz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kristobel James seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ozz.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Ozz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James scores with a nice right hand.
James lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ozz looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
James darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ozz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by James.
James lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ozz backs up against the cage.
Ozz throws the kick towards the body but James avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ozz fails with a takedown attempt.
Jack Ozz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ozz takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ozz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ozz.
Ozz fails with a takedown attempt.
Ozz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ozz throws a right hand that James ducks under and follows up with a left that James also avoids with ease.
James connects with a nice looking jab.
James lunges at Ozz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ozz's hand.
James bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
James lands an overhand right.
Ozz wants to clinch.
James lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ozz wants to clinch.
Kristobel James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James lands with a nice combination. Ozz backs away looking to recover.
Ozz tries to clinch up.
Ozz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on James. That did some damage!
Ozz is looking to clinch but James is avoiding it.
Good exchange - James coming out on top.
Ozz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
James scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
James cracks Ozz with a good jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by James!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James fails to land with a series of punches.
James listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
James displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ozz shoots in for a takedown but James shows good takedown defense.
Ozz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ozz there as he acknowledges the shot.
James moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
James lunges at Ozz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ozz's hand.
James fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ozz wants to clinch up but James keeps it at a distance.
A jab from James finds it's way through Ozz's defenses.
No joy there for James, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
James avoids a kick to the body.
Ozz closes this distance looking for a takedown but James circles away.
Ozz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from James.
James scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ozz fails with the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ozz moves in looking to clinch but James pushes him off.
James connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ozz. Ozz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
James lunges at Ozz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ozz's hand.
Ozz has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A low kick from James is predictable there
and Ozz counters with an outside leg kick.
No luck for Ozz with that takedown attempt.
Ozz has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
James slaps away a takedown attempt from Ozz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ozz avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ozz tries to close the distance and clinch but James swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
James lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
James listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ozz misses with a combination
and James counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ozz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ozz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
James scores with a jab to the head.
Ozz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ozz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ozz swings for the body but James moves out of range.
Ozz moves in looking to clinch but James pushes him off.
James throws a right hand that Ozz ducks under and follows up with a left that Ozz also avoids with ease.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A left lands for James.
James is working the combinations to good effect here.
Ozz tries to clinch up.
Ozz shoots for a double leg takedown but James sprawls well. He's pushed Ozz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
James swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kristobel James 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!
Ozz throws a sloppy head kick and James moves out of range easily.
Ozz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ozz tries to circle away but James has him pinned against the cage.
James working hard to break the clinch.
Ozz breaks from the clinch.
James throws out a loose jab but Ozz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ozz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
James scores with a three punch combo!
James swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
James connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Ozz as he checks the leg kick.
James avoids the head kick by Ozz.
Ozz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ozz walks into a stiff left hand from James.
James lands with a right hand.
James misses with a wild combination.
James scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James tests Ozz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A punch combination from James misses.
James works over Ozz's head and body with a nice combination.
Ozz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from James finds it's way round the side to connect with Ozz's head.
Ozz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling James to score with a decent uppercut.
Ozz shoots and misses
and James counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ozz thinking.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ozz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
James throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
James lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
James lands a really nice looking cross but Ozz seems unphased.
James looks to land a combination. Ozz sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
James rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ozz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
James clobbers Ozz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ozz tries to clinch but James is having none of it.
James's corner calls for a 1-2. James obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ozz fails with an attempt to clinch.
James stalks Ozz and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ozz's face. Ozz staggers backwards, shaken.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ozz fails with an attempt to clinch.
James moves out of range as Ozz throws a body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ozz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
James lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jab, jab by James - just one landing.
James lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ozz fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Ozz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
James scores with a jab. Ozz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
James lands with a hook. Ozz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ozz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
James swats away the attempt to clinch by Ozz.
James with a nice cross.
Ozz throws a sloppy body shot
and James counters with a stiff right hand.
Ozz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but James avoids it really well and circles away.
Ozz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James jabs Ozz right on the nose. Ozz blinks but takes it well.
James scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ozz doesn't seem bothered though.
Ozz tries to clinch up but James circles away and keeps his distance.
James misses with a series of wild punches.
James scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ozz falls off balance throwing a combination
and James counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jack Ozz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ozz on the side of the head.
Ozz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
James lands with a right hand.
Ozz has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
James lands with a nice body punch.
James has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A punch lands to the side of Ozz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
James lands the left hand.
James connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ozz's hands.
James lands with a right hand.
James scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James cracks Ozz with a right hand to the side of the head.
James dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ozz dodges the punch combination from James.
Ozz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ozz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ozz throws out a leg kick but James moves out of range and Ozz only half commits.
Left hook, right uppercut from James.
James scores with a jab to the jaw.
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!
Ozz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ozz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
James scores with a three punch combo!
Horrible takedown by Ozz or perhaps it was just good defense by James which made him look bad.
James swats away the attempt to clinch by Ozz.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kristobel James is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
James moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
James punishes Ozz's body with a nice straight punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kristobel James comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got James 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 26:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kristobel James!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Acie Deece (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maximum Mainiac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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230 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Acie Deece!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Maximum Mainiac!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Skip Squint and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deece works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mainiac throws a body kick that misses.
Maximum Mainiac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mainiac throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Mainiac misses.
Mainiac swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Deece misses with a double jab.
Deece uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mainiac.
Deece fails with an attempt to clinch.
Deece slips under a jab.
Deece swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Deece is looking to clinch but Mainiac is avoiding it.
Deece throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Deece, as that shot connected.
Mainiac dances in with a quick combination. Deece is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Mainiac snaps Deece's head back. Deece stumbles backwards against the cage. Mainiac steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Deece's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Deece just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Maximum Mainiac!
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