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BFT-80 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Summers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dimitri Lavonia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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242 lbs
5 - 7 - 0 |
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282 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dave Summers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dimitri Lavonia!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Donatello Bradman and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lavonia moves out of range of the body kick.
Summers looks to land a combination but Lavonia avoids it well.
Nice sprawl there from Lavonia as Summers shoots in.
Sloppy strikes from Summers. Those never looked like landing.
Lavonia throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Summers tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lavonia is in Summers's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Summers looking to control.
Lavonia content to stall in guard here.
Summers keeping moving, preventing Lavonia from controlling successfully.
Lavonia looking to sit in guard and control but Summers gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Summers is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lavonia wants to get back to his feet but Summers is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Summers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Summers slips nicely into half guard.
Summers seems to be working for a kimura but Lavonia defends the submission attempt.
Summers moves nicely into side control.
Lavonia struggling a bit here.
Lavonia is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Summers looks up at the clock and then as Lavonia takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Summers smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Summers moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Summers tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Summers is looking to take a break and control but Lavonia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lavonia struggling a bit here.
Lavonia is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lavonia taking a bit of punishment here - Summers scoring with strikes.
Lavonia tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Summers easily slips into full mount!
Lavonia wants to control but Summers is having none of it.
Summers working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Summers prevents Lavonia from getting the reversal.
Summers working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Lavonia tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Summers with a couple of short strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lavonia tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lavonia defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Summers.
Lavonia is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Summers working Lavonia over with strikes here.
Lavonia stops Summers from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Lavonia defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Summers.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lavonia is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Summers dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Summers shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Summers looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lavonia is fending him off so far but Summers persists. Nope, Lavonia circles away and we're back to standing.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Summers here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Summers doesn't manage to clinch there - Lavonia circles away.
Horrible takedown by Summers or perhaps it was just good defense by Lavonia which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Summers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Summers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lavonia shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Summers pinned against the cage. Summers gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lavonia looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Summers!
Lavonia working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Summers is squirming around, avoiding Lavonia's attempts to control the action.
Lavonia looking to control and managing it successfully.
Summers is looking to improve his position but Lavonia isn't that keen on the idea.
Lavonia controlling his opponent.
Summers is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lavonia lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Summers tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Summers tries to lock up and control but Lavonia gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lavonia lands a heavy elbow.
Dave Summers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lavonia unloading with bombs!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Summers is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lavonia lands a big elbow.
Summers is looking to improve his position but Lavonia isn't that keen on the idea.
Lavonia has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Summers's face.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lavonia is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Summers is surviving well by controlling Lavonia's body position as best he can.
Lavonia avoids the attempt from Summers to control.
Summers is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Lavonia controlling his opponent.
Summers is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Summers manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Lavonia passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Summers!
Lavonia controlling from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lavonia is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dimitri Lavonia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Horrible takedown by Summers or perhaps it was just good defense by Lavonia which made him look bad.
Lavonia walks into a left hand.
Lavonia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Summers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lavonia moves into range and clinches up with Summers.
Lavonia looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lavonia misses with a knee strike.
Lavonia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lavonia misses with the combination.
Lavonia doesn't manage to clinch there - Summers circles away.
A punch combination from Summers misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lavonia keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lavonia moves in looking to clinch but Summers pushes him off.
Summers is looking to clinch but Lavonia is avoiding it.
Lavonia defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Summers.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Summers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Summers throws a right and a left that both miss.
Summers throws a jab but it's blocked by Lavonia.
No luck for Lavonia with that takedown attempt.
Summers bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lavonia tries to clinch but Summers is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lavonia throws a series of punches but Summers moves out of range.
Lavonia tries to clinch
and Summers counters with a left and a right that stings Lavonia.
Summers tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lavonia swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lavonia shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Summers as he jumps to the side.
Lavonia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lavonia tries to close the distance and clinch up but Summers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Summers lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lavonia throws a head kick but Summers moves out of range.
Lavonia tries to keep at a distance but Summers has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Summers is looking to break free of the clinch but Lavonia has double underhooks.
Summers ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Summers no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lavonia wants to control from the top but Summers keeps moving.
Summers wants to stand but Lavonia is controlling the position.
Lavonia must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lavonia wants to control from the top but Summers keeps moving.
Lavonia wants to pass the guard but Summers is keeping the position.
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.
Summers keeping moving, preventing Lavonia from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Dimitri Lavonia has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Summers shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lavonia as he jumps to the side.
Lavonia leaves Summers with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lavonia has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lavonia tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lavonia throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lavonia working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dave Summers.
I think Summers 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Summers!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mark Read (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Axel Whitecoat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Read comes to the cage accompanied by Don't Fence Me In. Whitecoat comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Seven Nation Army kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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201 lbs
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187 lbs
7 - 12 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Inexperienced |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mark Read!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Axel Whitecoat!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Summer Carpenter and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Read slips under a jab.
Whitecoat shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Read defends it nicely.
Whitecoat throws a left and a right that both miss
and Read counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Whitecoat.
Whitecoat rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Read moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sloppy strikes from Whitecoat. Those never looked like landing.
Axel Whitecoat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whitecoat tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Read pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Whitecoat works over Read's head and body with a nice combination.
Whitecoat throws a looping overhand right but Read ducks down to avoid it.
Whitecoat dodges the punch combination from Read.
Read lands a nice shot to the body.
Whitecoat closes the distance and pushes Read back into the cage.
Read's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Whitecoat moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Read digs a right hand underneath Whitecoat's ribcage. Whitecoat let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Whitecoat looks gassed!
Read has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Whitecoat is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Whitecoat can't break the clinch.
Read lands with a light punch inside.
Read is looking for a takedown.
Read wants to take the fight to the mat but Whitecoat manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Read. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Read taking a breather.
Read seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Whitecoat tries to circle away but Read has him pinned against the cage.
Read is struggling to control the position.
Whitecoat breaks the clinch.
Whitecoat scores with a one two! Read had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Read dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Whitecoat. That did some damage!
Whitecoat throws a jab when Read was well out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Read scores with a spinning back kick!
Whitecoat misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Read.
Read's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Whitecoat connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Read scrambles back to his feet.
Whitecoat misses with a double jab
and Read makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Read avoids a punch combination nicely.
Read tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Read misses with a wild body shot.
Read lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Read instigates a clinch.
Read's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitecoat closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Read did well to prevent Whitecoat getting side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Read tries to get to full guard but Whitecoat has control of the leg.
Whitecoat missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Read is staying active underneath Whitecoat, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Whitecoat is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Read doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Whitecoat.
Whitecoat wants to stand up but Read has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Whitecoat is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Read is trying is best to control the position here.
Read is trying to control but Whitecoat passes into side control!
The strikes coming from Whitecoat are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Whitecoat trying to control the position but Read is working away.
Read is looking for a sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Read manages to get back to half guard.
Read tries to get to full guard but Whitecoat has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mark Read will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Read ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Whitecoat looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Whitecoat closes the distance and clinches.
Whitecoat working hard to break the clinch.
Read escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Read fails to land with a series of punches.
Whitecoat looks to land a combination. Read sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Read moves into range and clinches up with Whitecoat.
Read is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Read lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Read is trying to maintain a safe position but Whitecoat gets an underhook and turns Read into the cage.
Read misses with a knee to the head.
Read is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Whitecoat is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitecoat tries to break free but Read pushes him back against the cage.
Whitecoat tries to circle away but Read has him pinned against the cage.
Read's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A punch combination from Whitecoat misses.
Whitecoat closes the distance and clinches.
Read goes for a takedown in the clinch but Whitecoat prevents it.
Whitecoat is trying to break free.
Whitecoat blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Whitecoat is trying to break the clinch but Read has him pressed against the cage.
Read lands with a right to the head.
Whitecoat wants to get back to striking at distance but Read won't allow it.
Whitecoat wants to break free but Read has control.
Whitecoat has had enough of the clinch but Read keeps him there for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitecoat looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Read lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Read breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Read throws a nice inside leg kick.
Read lands a head kick. Whitecoat smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Read lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Whitecoat on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Read just misses with a punch to the body.
Whitecoat throws a series of punches but Read avoids them all with ease.
Axel Whitecoat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Whitecoat is breathing heavily.
Read lands a body shot.
Read keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Whitecoat has Read up against the cage in a clinch.
Whitecoat wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Read has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Read breaks the clinch.
Whitecoat misses with a combination
and Read counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Whitecoat thinking.
Read tries to clinch there but Whitecoat circles away.
Read moves out of range of the body kick.
Read tests Whitecoat's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Read dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Whitecoat. That did some damage!
Whitecoat moves into the clinch.
Read lands a right hand.
Read is looking to control Whitecoat's arms but Whitecoat gets an underhook and turns him. Now Read has his back to the cage.
Read has Whitecoat pushed against the cage.
Read lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whitecoat prevents a body shot from Read.
Whitecoat is trying to break the clinch but Read has him pressed against the cage.
Whitecoat lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Read backwards.
Read scores with a hook to the body.
Whitecoat tries to break free but Read pushes him back against the cage.
Whitecoat wants to get back to striking at distance but Read won't allow it.
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!
Read is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Read. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Whitecoat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Read throws a jab but it's blocked by Whitecoat.
Whitecoat moves into range and clinches up with Read.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Read digs a right hand into Whitecoat's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Whitecoat's gas tank.
Read pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Read lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Read dominated that second round.
That's time! Read's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Whitecoat misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Whitecoat swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Read connects with a solid leg kick.
Whitecoat closes the distance and pushes Read back into the cage.
Read breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Read lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Whitecoat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Read ducks under a wild hook from Whitecoat.
Read scores with a three punch combo!
Whitecoat chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Read can pounce on him.
Whitecoat fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Read clinches.
Whitecoat takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Read is pushing Whitecoat up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A frustrated look appears on Whitecoat's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitecoat has had enough of the clinch but Read keeps him there for the moment.
Read breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Read lands with a straight right. Whitecoat didn't see that one coming.
Mark Read is winning the standup battle so far.
Whitecoat shoots in for a double leg but Read sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Read fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Whitecoat has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Whitecoat walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Read scores with a shot to the body.
Read lands a head kick!
A punch combination from Whitecoat misses.
Read throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Read throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitecoat takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Read is looking to clinch but Whitecoat is avoiding it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Whitecoat misses with a series of wild punches.
Read explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Read tries to clinch but Whitecoat moves out of range.
Read fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Whitecoat, pushing him back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Read.
Read leaning against his opponent.
Mark Read is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Read breaks from the clinch.
Whitecoat takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Read connects with an inside leg kick.
A big right from Read misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitecoat has Read up against the cage in a clinch.
Whitecoat goes for a takedown in the clinch but Read prevents it.
Whitecoat is trying to break free.
Whitecoat is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Whitecoat tries to score a body lock takedown but Read shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mark Read has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Axel Whitecoat.
Read lands a hook that snaps the head of Whitecoat backwards.
Knees in the clinch landing for Read.
Read drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Whitecoat gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Axel Whitecoat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Read jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Whitecoat walks away with a smile on his face. Read gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Whitecoat shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Read but Read pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A punch combination from Whitecoat misses.
Whitecoat fails to land with a series of punches.
Whitecoat takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Read gets in close and instigates a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Read controlling the action here for a moment.
Read jumps guard but Whitecoat turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Read showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Read, 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Read!
A very excited looking Mark Read made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Cook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rusty James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Cook had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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210 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chris Cook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rusty James!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Bruno Hogan and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from James as Cook shoots in.
Cook tries for a takedown but James circles away easily
and James counters with a lovely straight right hand!
James lands with a right hand.
It looks like Chris Cook has been cut.
Cook moves away from the strike by James.
James lands with a nice body punch.
Cook is breathing heavily.
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!
Cook needs to keep his hands up - James had a free shot at his head there.
Cook keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from James.
Cook on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by James. James obviously looking to wear him down.
James feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cook's calf.
James drops Cook with a beautiful combination! Cook stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - James is looking for the KO!
Cook is rocked!
Chris Cook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James lands a nice shot to the body.
Oh Cook is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
James drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Cook's head, knocking him out cold! James is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rusty James!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jerry Langol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Diamond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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160 lbs
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26
145 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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KO power |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jerry Langol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Josh Diamond !
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Eliza Hachem and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Diamond or perhaps it was just good defense by Langol which made him look bad.
Langol tries to clinch but Diamond moves out of range.
Diamond misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Josh Diamond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Langol wants to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Diamond looks for a takedown but Langol sprawls well.
Jerry Langol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Diamond .
Langol moves into range and clinches up with Diamond .
Diamond turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Diamond manages to end up in side control.
Langol is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Diamond asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Diamond tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Langol is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Diamond asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diamond is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Langol is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Diamond tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Diamond has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Diamond moves into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Langol is trying to stand up.
Diamond unloads with some shots from mount but Langol bucks and avoids them well.
Diamond punching from mount but Langol doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Diamond putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diamond is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Langol has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Diamond is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Langol is surviving well by controlling Diamond 's body position as best he can.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diamond fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Langol defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Diamond .
Diamond looking to control but Langol is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Diamond looking to secure an arm triangle but Langol defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diamond looking to secure an arm triangle but Langol defends it well.
Diamond is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Langol to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Langol shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diamond looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Langol wants to control but Diamond is having none of it.
Langol is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diamond is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Langol can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diamond goes for an armbar but Langol turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Langol.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Diamond dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Diamond looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Langol is fending him off so far but Diamond persists. Nope, Langol circles away and we're back to standing.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Diamond . He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Diamond shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Langol sprawls well. Langol wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Diamond gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diamond .
Jerry Langol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Diamond .
Langol is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Langol wants to clinch.
Diamond gets caught napping as Langol dives in and scores a takedown. Diamond manages to retain guard.
Langol won't allow Diamond to sweep him here.
Diamond is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Langol has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Diamond is proving hard to escape from.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Langol got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diamond has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Langol has managed to get both his arms back between Diamond 's legs - danger averted.
Josh Diamond has got the better of the ground game so far.
Diamond is breathing heavily.
Diamond is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Langol tries to stand but Diamond is controlling from the bottom.
Langol decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Langol tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Langol is looking to clinch but Diamond is avoiding it.
Diamond misses with a takedown attempt
and Langol counters with a nice double leg into side control. Diamond won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diamond is looking for a sweep.
Diamond is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Langol tries to stand but Diamond is controlling his head.
Diamond tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Langol presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Langol controlling the position easily from mount.
Diamond is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Langol really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Diamond tries to lock up and control but Langol gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Langol takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Diamond is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Langol wants to control the action but instead Diamond gets a body lock and reverses into Langol's guard! Nice work!
Langol keeping moving, preventing Diamond from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Diamond thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Diamond wants to control from the top but Langol keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Langol is trying to control the position but Diamond postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerry Langol dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Diamond fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Langol to the ground. Diamond is now in Langol's guard.
Diamond wants to control from the top but Langol keeps moving.
Diamond passes Langol's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Diamond is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Langol doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Diamond .
Langol knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Diamond on the ground.
Langol tries to kick Diamond off but Diamond keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Diamond is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Langol has managed to free his arm - good work.
Diamond seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Langol does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diamond stops Langol from getting back to his feet.
Diamond is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Langol has managed to free his arm - good work.
Langol is in trouble now - Diamond has advanced to mount!
Diamond landing strikes from the mount and Langol is in trouble!
Diamond working for a submission but Langol is keeping him at bay.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diamond tries to control but Langol wriggling away.
Diamond looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Diamond takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diamond throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Diamond with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Langol really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diamond has hold of Langol's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Langol manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Langol tries to hold on but Diamond postures up.
Diamond is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Langol has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Langol!
Langol avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diamond working for a triangle but Langol defends it easily.
Diamond looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Langol wanted to stand there but Diamond had control of the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Diamond comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Diamond 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Diamond !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Titus Kahoohalphala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alex James has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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19
212 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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19
215 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alex James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Titus Kahoohalphala!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Bruno Hogan and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James misses with a double jab.
James rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kahoohalphala moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
James rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kahoohalphala counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
James throws a right and a left that both miss.
James just misses with a punch to the body.
Kahoohalphala looks to throw the jab but James is out of range.
James throws a right and a left that both miss.
A lazy left from Kahoohalphala finds it's target.
Kahoohalphala avoids the body shot from James.
James drives through with a takedown into Kahoohalphala's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kahoohalphala wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kahoohalphala looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kahoohalphala being controlled here, momentarily.
Kahoohalphala wants to sweep but no luck.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kahoohalphala manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. James manages to get himself to full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
James is looking to stand up but Kahoohalphala isn't so interested in that idea.
Kahoohalphala working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
James is looking to stand back up but Kahoohalphala counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by James.
Kahoohalphala thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed James's head.
James makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
James moves out of range as Kahoohalphala strikes.
Kahoohalphala tries to score a power double leg takedown but James sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kahoohalphala somewhat.
James shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
James wants to pass the guard but Kahoohalphala is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kahoohalphala bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in James's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kahoohalphala looking to sit in guard and control but James gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
James tries to free his leg and advance position but Kahoohalphala is retaining full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kahoohalphala lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for James!
Kahoohalphala lands with some strikes.
Kahoohalphala cracks James with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Kahoohalphala thowing shots but they're missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Kahoohalphala with shots to the head and body - James looks very uncomfortable down there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You get the feeling that James really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Kahoohalphala thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Kahoohalphala trying to control but he's not successful this time.
James wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Kahoohalphala.
James taking shots to the head.
Kahoohalphala throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Kahoohalphala sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Kahoohalphala cracks James with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Kahoohalphala.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala lands with some strikes.
Kahoohalphala misses with some ground and pound and James recovers position to half guard.
Kahoohalphala not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kahoohalphala thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed James's head.
Kahoohalphala thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed James's head.
Kahoohalphala throwing shots but James is blocking nicely.
Kahoohalphala working over James with some ground and pound. James looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kahoohalphala missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kahoohalphala lands a nice short elbow.
Kahoohalphala thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kahoohalphala missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kahoohalphala missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Titus Kahoohalphala dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
James takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
James throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
James misses with a two punch combination.
James throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
James lands a body shot.
Kahoohalphala looks to land a left hand but James moved out of range nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from James.
Kahoohalphala swinging wildly here.
Kahoohalphala throws a one two combo.
Alex James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James ducks under a wild hook from Kahoohalphala.
Kahoohalphala shoots in for a double leg but James sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kahoohalphala closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into James's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kahoohalphala works over James with some ground and pound from guard.
James is rocked!
Kahoohalphala loads up on a big left hand. James felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Kahoohalphala looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! James can't hide his disappointment, as Kahoohalphala celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Titus Kahoohalphala!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Evan White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Savio Filho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Filho has chosen Give it away as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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26
190 lbs
7 - 8 - 0 |
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190 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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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
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Evan White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Savio Filho!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Hugh Johnson and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filho uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
White closes this distance looking for a takedown but Filho circles away.
Filho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but White manages to avoid it.
Filho stuffs the takedown.
White closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Filho throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some wild striking there from Filho.
Filho throws a hook to the side of White's head but White sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
White gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
White uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Filho.
Filho feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends White sprawling to the canvas! White rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Filho finish him?!
White is rocked!
White ducks right into an uppercut from Filho.
Oh White is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filho misses with a wild combination.
Savio Filho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White shoots in looking for a takedown but Filho manages to keep the fight standing, pushing White's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evan White. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Filho finds White's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! White flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Filho lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure White will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Savio Filho!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Harrold Branch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sebastian Wolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Branch kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Cocaine Blues, Johnny Cash. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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24
191 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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195 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Harrold Branch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sebastian Wolf!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Skip Squint and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolf lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Branch looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Wolf fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wolf throws a series of punches but Branch moves out of range.
A combination from Wolf does no damage.
Wolf throws a right and a left that Branch avoids nicely.
No joy there for Wolf, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wolf lands a slapping body shot.
Wolf throws a sloppy head kick
and Branch counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Branch slips a jab and a cross from Wolf.
Wolf uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wolf throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Branch is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wolf.
Wolf takes a swing at Branch's ribcage but misses.
Wolf drives through and clinches with Branch against the cage.
Wolf gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Branch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wolf.
Branch trying to control the position but instead, Wolf has worked for underhooks and has pushed Branch into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Wolf.
Wolf wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wolf closes the distance and clinches.
Branch has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wolf is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wolf breaks the clinch.
Wolf darts in and clinches Branch up against the cage.
Wolf breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No joy there for Wolf, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Branch tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Wolf manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wolf motions for Branch to come forward. Wolf throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wolf tries to bum rush Branch with a series of wild strikes but Branch uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wolf throws a nice looking combination but Branch bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wolf lands a leg kick that knocks Branch off balance momentarily.
Wolf scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Good leg kick by Wolf there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wolf connects with a solid leg kick.
Wolf scores with a nice head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wolf throws a head kick but Branch moves out of range.
Wolf scores with a three punch combo!
Wolf misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Branch on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wolf. Wolf obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice body punch from Wolf.
Branch has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Branch there as he acknowledges the shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wolf lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wolf scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Branch doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sebastian Wolf dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Wolf lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wolf.
Wolf fails to land with a series of punches.
Wolf cracks the inside of Branch's front leg.
Wolf lands a head kick. Branch smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wolf lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
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!
Nice combo by Wolf! Oh, that's hurt him - Branch falls to the canvas and Wolf follows him into side control.
Branch is rocked!
Wolf wants to stand but Branch is controlling his arm.
Oh Branch is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wolf is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Branch seems to have got his legs back now.
Wolf has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Sebastian Wolf seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Branch tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wolf breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wolf lands a body shot.
Wolf has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wolf fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Branch.
A head kick from Wolf lands but Branch takes it in his stride.
A punch combination from Wolf misses.
Wolf throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Wolf. Those never looked like landing.
Wolf moves into the clinch.
Wolf pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wolf's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Wolf duly obliges.
Branch takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wolf misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wolf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wolf.
Wolf is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Branch rather than just go for the knockout.
Branch takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolf clinches up against the cage.
Wolf breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wolf fails to land with a series of punches.
Branch takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sebastian Wolf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wolf misses with a two punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wolf misses with a head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Branch dodges the punch combination from Wolf.
Wolf lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sebastian Wolf showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Wolf lands a jab to the nose.
Wolf gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Branch has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wolf after a bit of a struggle.
Wolf has Branch pressed against the cage, preventing Branch from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wolf breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sebastian Wolf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wolf pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wolf scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wolf lands a jab-cross combination.
Wolf misses with the combination.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Branch wants a takedown but no success here.
Wolf lands an elbow that stopped Branch in his tracks for a moment.
Wolf breaks from the clinch.
Branch is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wolf scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A punch combination from Wolf misses.
Wolf pivots, looking for a leg kick but Branch is out of range and Wolf settles back down.
A combination from Wolf does no damage.
Sebastian Wolf is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wolf gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wolf breaks the clinch.
Wolf throws the kick towards the body but Branch avoids it.
Branch shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wolf breaks from the clinch.
Wolf scores with a leg kick.
Wolf rushes Branch and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Branch tries a body shot but Wolf blocks it.
Branch wants to take the fight to the mat but Wolf manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harrold Branch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wolf breaks the clinch.
Wolf lands with a nice body kick.
Some wild striking there from Wolf.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolf connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Branch avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wolf closes the distance and clinches.
Branch jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wolf walks away with a smile on his face. Branch gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Harrold Branch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wolf clinches with his opponent.
Wolf is pressed up against the cage. Branch has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wolf down to the mat. Wolf avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sebastian Wolf comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wolf 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 25:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 25:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sebastian Wolf!
Sebastian Wolf decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Gun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomasz Adamek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adamek has chosen KSW as his entrance music. Tommy Gun has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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265 lbs
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240 lbs
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tommy Gun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tomasz Adamek!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Summer Carpenter and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adamek gets a takedown into half guard.
Adamek prevents Gun from standing back up.
Gun makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
A looping hook to the body misses from Adamek. Gun does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gun shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gun showed some decent athleticism there.
Gun will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gun takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Adamek keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gun not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gun is nestled in close to Adamek, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
It looks like Tomasz Adamek has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gun slips a nice elbow through Adamek's hands, connecting with Adamek's forehead.
That has opened up Tomasz Adamek's cut even more.
Gun lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tomasz Adamek's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tomasz Adamek's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tommy Gun!
Tommy Gun took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Milwaukee's Best 159's - $55 for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clark Kent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drasek Riven (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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Clark Kent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Drasek Riven!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Winston Howard and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riven shoots for a double leg takedown but Kent sprawls well. He's pushed Riven's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kent lands with a cross.
Riven will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kent pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Riven needs to keep his hands up - Kent had a free shot at his head there.
Riven closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kent circles away.
Clark Kent has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drasek Riven.
Riven has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kent.
Kent misses with a body kick.
Riven looks for a takedown but Kent sprawls well.
Riven misses with a double jab.
Kent misses with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Kent.
Riven avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kent stuffs the takedown attempt from Riven. Riven gets slowly back to his feet.
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!
Riven lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kent's sensitive parts.
Riven takes a swing at Kent's ribcage but misses.
Riven tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kent scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kent misses with a low kick.
Kent lands a jab to the nose.
Kent lands a nice shot to the body.
Kent changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Riven looks gassed!
Kent jabs Riven right on the nose. Riven blinks but takes it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab from Kent.
Riven misses with a hook.
Riven misses with a low kick.
Kent lands the left hand.
Kent lunges at Riven with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Riven's hand.
Clark Kent is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Riven throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Riven has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kent finds it's way round the side to connect with Riven's head.
Riven takes one to the side of the head.
Kent pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kent getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riven takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kent works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Riven is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kent cracks Riven with an open hand slap.
Riven is rocked!
Riven moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Riven throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Riven throws a shot from downtown. Kent moves away and avoids it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kent.
Riven doesn't manage to clinch there - Kent circles away.
Riven throws a series of punches but Kent moves out of range.
Kent misses with a wild body shot.
Kent connects with a nice looking jab.
Riven uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kent.
Riven tries to close the distance and clinch but Kent swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kent keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Good leg kick by Kent there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riven ducks under a wild hook from Kent.
Riven throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Riven blocks a head kick by Kent.
Nice jab there from Kent.
Riven scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Riven throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kent's waist but Kent gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Riven off to one side.
Riven connects with a nice looking jab.
Kent lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kent misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kent fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Riven manages to avoid it.
Riven is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kent.
Kent darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kent is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Riven misses the target.
Clark Kent seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riven gets the takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riven working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riven tries to score with some ground and pound. Kent controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Riven content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kent stops Riven from passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clark Kent dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kent digs a good body shot into Riven's ribs.
Riven checks the leg kick.
Riven comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Riven throws a nice looking combination but Kent bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Riven scores a takedown into full mount!
Riven wants to control the pace but Kent is squirming around nicely.
Kent tries to hold on but Riven pushes him away.
Riven takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riven wants to take his opponent's back but Kent doesn't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kent is squirming around, avoiding Riven's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Riven is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kent working to try and regain half guard.
Kent is squirming around, avoiding Riven's attempts to control the action.
Riven controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drasek Riven has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Riven drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kent throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Riven.
Kent throws a nice looking combination but Riven bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Some wild striking there from Riven.
Riven checks a leg kick.
Riven lands a glancing blow to the side of Kent's head.
Riven fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kent checks a leg kick.
Kent cracks Riven with a right hand to the side of the head.
Riven takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kent throws a jab but it's blocked by Riven.
Clark Kent is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kent looks to throw the jab but Riven is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riven scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Riven does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kent connects with a good right hand that stumbles Riven. Riven circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kent throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Riven counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kent thinking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riven shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kent defends it nicely.
Kent tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Riven is able to avoid easily.
Riven takes one to the chin there.
Decent striking displayed by Kent there.
Kent misses with a hook. Riven ducked under it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice leg kick lands there from Riven.
Riven lands a jab to the head.
Riven misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kent lands a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Drasek Riven will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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.
Kent throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kent looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kent thows a body shot but no joy.
Riven shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kent eats them both and turns towards Riven to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kent takes a swing at Riven's ribcage but misses.
Riven connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kent momentarily.
Riven uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kent.
Kent fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Riven is out of range.
Kent jabs Riven right on the nose. Riven blinks but takes it well.
Riven defending well as Kent loads up on a big left hand.
Riven closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Riven lands in his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kent is trying to keep Riven in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riven is looking to advance position but Kent has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Riven is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kent lands a nice shot to the head.
Kent tries to control but Riven wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kent throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Riven because Kent loaded up on that one.
Riven regains half guard.
Kent slips a nice elbow through Riven's hands, connecting with Riven's forehead.
Riven regains full guard. Nicely done.
Riven has Kent pulled in close to control his posture.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riven trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riven looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kent is one step ahead there.
Drasek Riven has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kent postures up in Riven's guard and throws a big left but Riven blocks it.
Riven 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.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kent is looking to work some ground and pound but Riven has wrist control.
Riven wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kent wants to control from the top but Riven keeps moving.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kent slips a jab from Riven.
Riven throws a body punch but Kent moves out of range.
Riven blocks a leg kick.
Riven throws out a loose jab but Kent uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kent throws a series of punches but Riven avoids them all with ease.
A leg kick checked by Riven.
Riven shoots in for a takedown but Kent shows good takedown defense.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Riven swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Riven takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kent uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Riven.
Kent throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kent will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Drasek Riven.
I think Riven 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Drasek Riven!
A victorious Drasek Riven thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hagen Germanicus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Pilgrim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Germanicus might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Now We Are Free. Pilgrim has chosen http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T92zDMmumsI# as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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274 lbs
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284 lbs
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hagen Germanicus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Billy Pilgrim!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Donatello Bradman and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pilgrim is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pilgrim walks into a straight right hand from Germanicus.
Pilgrim shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Germanicus cracks Pilgrim with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pilgrim scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Germanicus doesn't seem bothered though.
Pilgrim throws a body punch but Germanicus moves out of range.
Germanicus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Germanicus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pilgrim breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pilgrim has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Germanicus finds it's way round the side to connect with Pilgrim's head.
Germanicus misses with a head kick.
Hagen Germanicus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Germanicus lands with a straight right. Pilgrim didn't see that one coming.
Germanicus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pilgrim swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Germanicus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pilgrim's hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Germanicus scores with the left hand. Pilgrim knows he should have avoided that one.
Germanicus connects with a crisp jab.
Germanicus misses with a wild body shot.
Germanicus misses with a low kick.
Germanicus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pilgrim paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pilgrim waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Germanicus.
Germanicus scores with a hook to the body. Pilgrim takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Germanicus attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Germanicus tests Pilgrim's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pilgrim walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Germanicus misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Germanicus is defended easily by Pilgrim.
Germanicus's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pilgrim under the eye.
Germanicus is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Germanicus throws a leg kick which misses Pilgrim's front leg but catches the back leg as Pilgrim tries to avoid it.
Germanicus tries to clinch but Pilgrim is having none of it.
Germanicus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Germanicus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pilgrim lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Germanicus circles away quickly and effectively.
Pilgrim staying out of range there.
Germanicus has managed to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Germanicus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Germanicus lands a nice shot to the body.
Germanicus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Germanicus.
Germanicus lands with a left to the head.
Germanicus works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pilgrim on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Germanicus throws a head punch that misses.
Pilgrim is trying to break the clinch but Germanicus is controlling him.
Pilgrim lands a damaging elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Germanicus.
Pilgrim pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Germanicus throws a hook but Pilgrim avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pilgrim uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Germanicus.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Germanicus instigates a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Germanicus scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pilgrim breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Germanicus lands a slapping body shot.
Germanicus closes the distance and clinches up with Pilgrim, looking for a takedown. Germanicus pushes Pilgrim against the cage but Pilgrim circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Billy Pilgrim is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Germanicus closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pilgrim did well to prevent Germanicus getting side control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Germanicus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pilgrim defending well though.
Germanicus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Germanicus trying to control the action but Pilgrim is working from the bottom.
Germanicus trying to pass the guard but Pilgrim defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hagen Germanicus dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Germanicus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pilgrim swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Germanicus throws a low kick, looking for Pilgrim's leg but Pilgrim calmly moves out of range.
Germanicus tries to keep at a distance but Pilgrim has taken the fight into the clinch.
Come on Germanicus - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Germanicus has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pilgrim avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pilgrim managing to block the knees to the body from Germanicus.
Germanicus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pilgrim.
Germanicus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Germanicus tries to work over Pilgrim's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Germanicus lands a takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pilgrim keeping moving, preventing Germanicus from controlling successfully.
Germanicus throwing strikes but missing.
Germanicus trying to control the position from guard on top but Pilgrim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pilgrim wants to sweep but no luck.
Pilgrim keeping moving, preventing Germanicus from controlling successfully.
Pilgrim is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Germanicus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pilgrim works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Germanicus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Germanicus wants to control from the top but Pilgrim keeps moving.
Germanicus is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Germanicus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Germanicus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Germanicus scoring with punches to the head and body.
Germanicus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Germanicus trying to control the position from guard on top but Pilgrim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Germanicus tries to free his leg and advance position but Pilgrim is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Germanicus sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pilgrim keeping moving, preventing Germanicus from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Hagen Germanicus wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Pilgrim throws a shot to the body.
Germanicus throws a looping overhand right but Pilgrim ducks down to avoid it.
Pilgrim shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pilgrim uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Germanicus.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pilgrim circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pilgrim swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Germanicus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pilgrim can do to turn this around?
Germanicus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Germanicus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Germanicus closes the distance and pushes Pilgrim back into the cage.
Germanicus drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pilgrim pulls his leg out and moves away.
Germanicus shoots in for a takedown but Pilgrim shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hagen Germanicus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pilgrim keeps the fight on the outside.
Germanicus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pilgrim throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hagen Germanicus dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Germanicus wants to clinch.
Germanicus clinches with his opponent.
Pilgrim breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pilgrim swats away the attempt to clinch by Germanicus.
Germanicus tries to clinch but Pilgrim moves out of range.
Pilgrim tries to close the distance and clinch up but Germanicus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pilgrim fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Germanicus moves in looking to clinch but Pilgrim pushes him off.
Germanicus jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Germanicus misses the jab.
Germanicus scores with a shot to the body.
Germanicus tries to close the distance and clinch but Pilgrim swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Germanicus tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pilgrim tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Germanicus feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pilgrims jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Germanicus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pilgrim on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Germanicus throws out a powerful jab.
Pilgrim is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Germanicus rather than just go for the knockout.
Pilgrim walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pilgrim is looking to clinch but Germanicus is avoiding it.
Billy Pilgrim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pilgrim misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pilgrim misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pilgrim is looking to clinch but Germanicus is avoiding it.
Germanicus rushes Pilgrim and presses him up against the cage.
Germanicus blocking some punches.
Pilgrim breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pilgrim missing with a left hand there. Germanicus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Germanicus throws a sloppy head kick and Pilgrim moves out of range easily.
Germanicus tries to clinch up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Germanicus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Germanicus moves out of range of the body kick from Pilgrim.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Germanicus as he connects with a hook.
Pilgrim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Germanicus was well out of range. Poor timing from Pilgrim.
Pilgrim throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Germanicus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Germanicus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pilgrim checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Germanicus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pilgrim misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Germanicus.
Pilgrim attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pilgrim tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pilgrim takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Germanicus lands a lovely overhand right.
Pilgrim misses with a double jab.
Pilgrim takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Germanicus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pilgrim gets tackled into the cage by Germanicus. Germanicus maintains the clinch.
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!
Pilgrim is trying to break free.
With the fighters up against the cage, Germanicus throws an elbow but misses.
Pilgrim has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Germanicus avoids the elbow strike from Pilgrim, against the cage.
Germanicus with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pilgrim is trying to break the clinch but Germanicus has him pressed against the cage.
Pilgrim lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pilgrim tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pilgrim works on Germanicus's body with a couple of short punches.
Pilgrim goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Germanicus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Germanicus misses with a punch to the body.
Germanicus misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hagen Germanicus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Germanicus has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hagen Germanicus!
An intense looking Hagen Germanicus took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'We wait here for you, Maximus. Strength and Honor!'.
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