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RCS 54-RUSH ROYALTY 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Maurice Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Haws (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haws is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Garden's All Nighters. Jon Haws has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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183 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent |
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Solid Muay Thai
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Maurice Sullivan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jon Haws!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Eliza Hachem and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Haws, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sullivan throws a body punch but Haws moves out of range.
Sullivan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Haws misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Haws tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Sullivan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Haws throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sullivan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Haws tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Sullivan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Sullivan with that takedown attempt.
Haws throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Haws throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sullivan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sullivan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sullivan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Haws is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sullivan is controlling him.
Haws looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jon Haws has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Haws keeps Sullivan at a distance using the push kick.
Haws avoids the head kick by Sullivan.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Haws enables Sullivan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Haws manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sullivan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sullivan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sullivan gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Haws.
Haws misses with a few strikes there.
Sullivan gets tackled into the cage by Haws. Haws maintains the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haws misses with an elbow strike.
Haws misses with a knee strike.
Sullivan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haws is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sullivan blocks an elbow strike from Haws.
Haws stalling in the clinch.
Sullivan tightens his grip and picks Haws up, before dumping him to the ground. Haws manages to land in guard.
Sullivan wants to control from the top but Haws keeps moving.
Sullivan tries to free his leg and advance position but Haws is retaining full guard.
Haws is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sullivan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Haws's head.
Sullivan trying to control but Haws is working from the bottom.
Sullivan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sullivan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haws pulls Sullivan in close to prevent any damage.
Sullivan landing some decent shots from guard.
Haws trying to control the position here.
Sullivan advances to half guard.
Sullivan trying to control the action but Haws is working from the bottom.
Sullivan wants to work for an arm triangle but Haws is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sullivan trying to control from half guard but Haws is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan trying to mount his opponent but Haws defends it.
Sullivan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Haws trying to control but Sullivan postures up.
Sullivan is trying to control. Haws wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sullivan wants to free his trapped foot but Haws is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sullivan is taking a breather. Haws says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sullivan lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sullivan thows a huge punch but Haws dodges it nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Haws tries to get to full guard but Sullivan has control of the leg.
Sullivan passes to full mount!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sullivan working for a guillotine from mount but Haws is in no mood to give up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maurice Sullivan dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Haws thows a body shot but no joy.
Sullivan blocks the body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sullivan.
Haws tries to clinch but Sullivan is having none of it.
Haws misses with a few strikes there.
Haws darts in trying to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sullivan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Haws.
Sullivan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Haws.
Haws lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haws bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A combination from Haws does no damage.
Sullivan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haws moves away.
Haws doesn't manage to clinch there - Sullivan circles away.
Haws throws a nice looking combination but Sullivan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Haws misses with a low kick.
Jon Haws seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sullivan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
No joy there for Haws, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sullivan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Haws is breathing heavily.
Sullivan advances to full mount.
Sullivan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sullivan prevents Haws from getting the reversal.
Sullivan working Haws over with strikes here.
Sullivan controlling from mount.
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!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Haws?
Maurice Sullivan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Haws is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Haws tries to reverse the position but Sullivan maintains control.
Haws takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Sullivan content just to control the position here.
Sullivan landing punches.
Haws really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The referee warns Haws that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Haws is squirming around, avoiding Sullivan's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haws keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Haws hang on?
Sullivan is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Haws can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Sullivan punishing his opponent with strikes.
Haws is in a horrible position here. Sullivan smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Sullivan has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Haws's face.
Sullivan landing punches.
Sullivan lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Haws is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haws is looking to improve his position but Sullivan isn't that keen on the idea.
Haws is still in real trouble! Can Sullivan finish him?
Sullivan scoring with strikes but Haws is staying in there.
Sullivan loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Haws scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Sullivan land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Sullivan stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maurice Sullivan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ros Ludovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Turd Fergerson (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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176 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ros Ludovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Turd Fergerson!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Summer Carpenter and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ludovic fails with the takedown.
Ros Ludovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ludovic.
Nice takedown defense from Fergerson. No joy for Ludovic on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ros Ludovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fergerson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ludovic looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ludovic is breathing heavily.
Fergerson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fergerson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ludovic keeps the fight on the outside.
Fergerson wants to clinch up but Ludovic keeps it at a distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fergerson throws a head kick but Ludovic moves out of range.
Fergerson swinging wildly here.
Ludovic darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ludovic looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ludovic is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ludovic is looking for a kimura here.
Fergerson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ludovic. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ludovic is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ludovic is trying to work for a kimura but Fergerson is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ludovic is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fergerson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ludovic has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Fergerson defend it? Ludovic steps over the head and cranks it - Fergerson is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Ludovic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ros Ludovic!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Floyd Mayweather Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beardy Bennett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Floyd Mayweather Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Beardy Bennett!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Eliza Hachem and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bennett avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mayweather Jr shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mayweather Jr is trying to control here but Bennett has managed to regain half guard.
Bennett has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mayweather Jr is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bennett manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bennett pulls Mayweather Jr in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayweather Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Bennett gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bennett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bennett is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mayweather Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bennett is looking to work some ground and pound but Mayweather Jr has wrist control.
Bennett cracks Mayweather Jr with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennett is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bennett lands a couple of elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mayweather Jr doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bennett is looking to work some ground and pound but Mayweather Jr has wrist control.
Bennett sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bennett looking to sit in guard and control but Mayweather Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bennett utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bennett is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bennett accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bennett looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bennett's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bennett throws a big right hand that misses.
Mayweather Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bennett stays in close to Mayweather Jr's body and controls the position.
Bennett advances position into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennett in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Mayweather Jr is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bennett's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bennett is nestled in close to Mayweather Jr, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mayweather Jr taking some punishment here, with Bennett in his half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mayweather Jr is staying active underneath Bennett, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mayweather Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bennett is working away from the top position though.
Bennett is looking to advance position but Mayweather Jr won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mayweather Jr wants to get back to his feet.
Mayweather Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Bennett sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Beardy Bennett dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mayweather Jr wants to clinch
and Bennett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mayweather Jr tries to clinch but Bennett moves away
and Bennett decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mayweather Jr's guard.
Bennett throwing strikes but missing.
Bennett scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bennett missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bennett is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mayweather Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mayweather Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Mayweather Jr, not yet.
Mayweather Jr working a defensive guard here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bennett's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mayweather Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bennett sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mayweather Jr's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mayweather Jr tries to get to full guard but Bennett has control of the leg.
Bennett working the head and body with strikes.
Beardy Bennett has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bennett works his foot free and advances to mount.
Bennett connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bennett is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Mayweather Jr is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bennett goes for an armbar but Mayweather Jr turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Mayweather Jr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennett 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.
Mayweather Jr is fighting to break Bennett's control of his arms but Bennett is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mayweather Jr preventing the sweep.
Bennett trying to control the position here.
Bennett bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mayweather Jr's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennett slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mayweather Jr takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Mayweather Jr wants to get back to his feet.
Bennett cracks Mayweather Jr with a big right hand but Mayweather Jr just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Bennett is looking to take a break and control but Mayweather Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bennett is trying to ground and pound but Mayweather Jr uses the momentary lack of control by Bennett to regain half guard.
Bennett is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Mayweather Jr reverses the position - he's now on top in Bennett's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennett has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bennett can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bennett keeping moving, preventing Mayweather Jr from controlling successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bennett avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Beardy Bennett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Bennett shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mayweather Jr sprawls well. Mayweather Jr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bennett gets slowly back to his feet.
Mayweather Jr lands with an uppercut that bounces Bennett off the cage and back into range.
Mayweather Jr moves to clinch but Bennett breaks away
and Bennett counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mayweather Jr moves to clinch but Bennett breaks away
and Bennett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Floyd Mayweather Jr has been cut.
Mayweather Jr closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mayweather Jr lands in his opponent's guard.
Bennett pulls Mayweather Jr in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mayweather Jr has gone for a leg lock! Bennett slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mayweather Jr's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bennett's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bennett throws a big right hand that misses.
Mayweather Jr keeping full guard, as Bennett tries to pass.
Bennett chips away with some ground and pound.
Bennett trying to control the position from guard on top but Mayweather Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennett won't allow Mayweather Jr to get back to his feet.
Bennett loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bennett connects with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bennett prevents Mayweather Jr from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bennett throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mayweather Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bennett working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mayweather Jr working a defensive guard here.
Mayweather Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bennett.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennett throws a big right hand that misses.
Bennett looking to sit in guard and control but Mayweather Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bennett manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bennett controlling his opponent.
Bennett lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Beardy Bennett is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennett controlling from the full mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bennett unloading with bombs!
And that's the end of the fight!
Beardy Bennett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bennett 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 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Beardy Bennett!
An out of breath Beardy Bennett thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jason Pelaez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Forest Speyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pelaez comes to the cage accompanied by Never gonna give you up-Rick Astley. On his way into the cage it seems that Jason Pelaez has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jason Pelaez seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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157 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Pelaez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Forest Speyer!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Winston Howard and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Speyer shoots in but Pelaez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Speyer instigates a clinch.
Pelaez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Speyer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Speyer gets underhooks to prevent Pelaez's takedown attempt.
Speyer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Speyer has had enough of the clinch but Pelaez keeps him there for the moment.
Pelaez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Pelaez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pelaez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Speyer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pelaez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Speyer as he avoids it easily.
Speyer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pelaez avoiding damage as Speyer throws knees to the body.
Speyer ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Speyer no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Pelaez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Speyer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pelaez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pelaez looking to pass the guard.
Pelaez stopping the sweep attempt from Speyer.
Pelaez postures up.
Pelaez trying to control the position from guard on top but Speyer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Speyer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Speyer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pelaez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Forest Speyer hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Pelaez shoots for a takedown but Speyer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pelaez blocks the body kick.
Pelaez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pelaez is looking to clinch.
Speyer throws a low kick but Pelaez moves out of range easily.
Pelaez closes the distance and clinches up with Speyer, looking for a takedown. Pelaez pushes Speyer against the cage but Speyer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pelaez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Speyer pinned against the cage. Speyer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Speyer gets a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pelaez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pelaez wants a takedown.
Pelaez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pelaez is breathing heavily.
Pelaez tries to score a body lock takedown but Speyer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pelaez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Speyer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Speyer working hard to break the clinch.
Speyer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Speyer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pelaez tries for a takedown but Speyer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Speyer fails with the takedown.
Pelaez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Speyer but Speyer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Speyer fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Speyer gets a clinch.
Speyer decides to pull guard.
Speyer working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Pelaez has passed into half guard!
Pelaez prevents Speyer from improving his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pelaez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Speyer has managed to free his arm - good work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Speyer is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Forest Speyer 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.
Pelaez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Speyer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pelaez as he avoids it easily.
Pelaez fails with the takedown.
Speyer clinches with his opponent.
Speyer stalls.
Pelaez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Speyer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Pelaez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Speyer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pelaez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Speyer throws a head kick but Pelaez moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Speyer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pelaez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Speyer is fending him off so far but Pelaez persists. Nope, Speyer circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck for Pelaez with that takedown attempt.
Jason Pelaez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Speyer scores with a jab to the body.
Pelaez throws a front kick aimed at Speyer's knee but Speyer avoids it well.
Jason Pelaez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Speyer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Speyer shoots for a takedown but Pelaez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Speyer.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Speyer.
Speyer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Speyer has a takedown stuffed.
Pelaez is looking to clinch but Speyer is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pelaez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Speyer tries to avoid it but Pelaez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Speyer to the ground. Speyer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pelaez shoots in for a takedown but Speyer shows good takedown defense.
Pelaez tries to keep at a distance but Speyer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Speyer wants to break free but Pelaez has control.
Pelaez tries for a takedown but Speyer manages to get underhooks.
Speyer tries to break the clinch but Pelaez is controlling the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Speyer tries to land knees in the clinch but Pelaez avoids the damage to the body.
Speyer is trying to break free.
Speyer is trying to drag Pelaez to the mat but Pelaez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Pelaez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Speyer is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Speyer is pressed up against the cage. Pelaez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Speyer down to the mat. Speyer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Speyer misses with the combination.
Speyer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pelaez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Speyer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pelaez's waist but Pelaez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Speyer off to one side.
Speyer shoots for a double leg takedown but Pelaez sprawls well. He's pushed Speyer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Forest Speyer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pelaez is defended easily by Speyer.
Speyer drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Speyer trying to control the position but Pelaez is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Speyer goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Pelaez rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Speyer's guard! Nice work there by Pelaez!
Pelaez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pelaez stopping the sweep attempt from Speyer.
Speyer controls Pelaez momentarily but Pelaez frees himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Speyer might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pelaez kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Forest Speyer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Pelaez shoots in but Speyer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pelaez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Speyer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pelaez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Speyer digs a good body shot into Pelaez's ribs.
Speyer swats away the attempt to clinch by Pelaez.
Speyer drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pelaez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pelaez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Speyer wants to stand but Pelaez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Speyer throws an elbow that misses. Pelaez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Speyer's guard. Nice move by Pelaez!
Pelaez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Pelaez advances position into side control!
Pelaez working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Speyer wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Pelaez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Speyer has escaped the position, nice work there.
Speyer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Speyer is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Pelaez is controlling him well.
Pelaez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Speyer has escaped the position, nice work there.
Speyer can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Speyer is looking for a sweep.
Pelaez is trying to get an arm triangle but Speyer is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Speyer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pelaez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Speyer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Speyer is trying to control Pelaez's posture but Pelaez avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Speyer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pelaez tries for a kimura but Speyer is defending well.
Speyer wants to control but Pelaez postures up.
Speyer sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jason Pelaez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Speyer looks like he's trying to stand up.
Pelaez prevents Speyer from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Forest Speyer.
Well Speyer 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Forest Speyer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Radoslaw Michalak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Karpovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michalak comes to the cage accompanied by Rise Against-Under The Knife. Karpovich comes into a darkened arena with his song building. VICIOUS kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Radoslaw Michalak has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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179 lbs
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170 lbs
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Radoslaw Michalak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Victor Karpovich!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Skip Squint and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karpovich getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Karpovich avoids a punch combination nicely.
Karpovich takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Michalak takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice body kick there by Karpovich.
Michalak 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.
Michalak misses with a double jab.
Michalak will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Michalak throws a head kick but Karpovich moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Michalak.
Karpovich takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Karpovich's jab looks to have found its range, popping Michalak under the eye.
Michalak takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A good leg kick by Karpovich.
Michalak has closed the distance and engaged Karpovich in a clinch.
Michalak manages to break the clinch.
That kick from Karpovich tenderised Michalak's leg. Michalak is trying to keep his angry face on.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Michalak goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karpovich chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Good exchange - Karpovich coming out on top.
Karpovich tries a head kick but it misses.
Karpovich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Karpovich keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Michalak tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Karpovich paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Michalak throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Karpovich dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Michalak. That did some damage!
Karpovich misses with a series of wild punches.
Michalak drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
No joy there for Michalak, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Michalak goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Karpovich feints a jab promting Michalak to slip. Karpovich then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Michalak slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Karpovich lands a leg kick that knocks Michalak off balance momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karpovich lands an overhand right.
Karpovich scores with a jab. Michalak acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Michalak takes one to the chin there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Karpovich.
Michalak takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Michalak misses with a two punch combination.
Michalak needs to keep his hands up - Karpovich had a free shot at his head there.
Horrible takedown by Michalak or perhaps it was just good defense by Karpovich which made him look bad.
Michalak fails to land with a series of punches.
Karpovich throws a head kick that Michalak semi-blocks.
Karpovich takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Karpovich explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Karpovich lands with a nice body kick.
Karpovich pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michalak avoids a kick to the body.
Karpovich stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Radoslaw Michalak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Michalak shoots in for a takedown but Karpovich shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Michalak is breathing heavily.
Karpovich scores with a leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Karpovich lands an impressive looking overhand right. Michalak doesn't seem phased though.
Michalak tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Karpovich lands with a kick to the temple. Michalak shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Karpovich lands with an overhand left.
Michalak is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A good leg kick by Karpovich.
Karpovich fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Michalak.
Karpovich thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Michalak if he has to take too many more of those.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Michalak. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Michalak throws a right hand that Karpovich ducks under and follows up with a left that Karpovich also avoids with ease.
Karpovich misses with a wild combination.
Karpovich tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karpovich scores with a sloppy right hand. Michalak should have avoided that one.
Michalak on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Karpovich scores with the left hand. Michalak knows he should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karpovich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Michalak 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Karpovich throws a head kick that misses.
Karpovich lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Michalak tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Karpovich lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Karpovich tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Victor Karpovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Michalak misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A punch combination from Michalak misses.
Karpovich lands an overhand right.
Michalak looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Michalak gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Karpovich stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Karpovich dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Karpovich delivers a nice body kick.
Michalak with a nice cross.
Karpovich throws a body kick that misses.
Karpovich swats away the attempt to clinch by Michalak.
Michalak throws a predictable looking body shot
and Karpovich counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Victor Karpovich seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Karpovich scores with a leg kick.
Karpovich displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Michalak.
Karpovich connects with a looping right hand.
Michalak takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Karpovich throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Karpovich scores with a head kick. Michalak tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Donk. Karpovich catches Michalak right on the button with a cross.
Karpovich lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Karpovich missing with a left hand there. Michalak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Michalak fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michalak takes the fight into the clinch.
Michalak pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circle momentarily. Karpovich darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Michalak throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Karpovich.
Michalak looks for the body kick but Karpovich saw that one coming.
Michalak stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Karpovich.
Karpovich scores with a nice body kick.
Karpovich's corner calls for a 1-2. Karpovich obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Karpovich misses with an attempted mid kick.
A good leg kick by Karpovich.
Karpovich connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Michalak momentarily.
Radoslaw Michalak is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Karpovich stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Karpovich wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Radoslaw Michalak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Karpovich.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michalak is looking to clinch but Karpovich is avoiding it.
Karpovich connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Karpovich avoids a punch combination nicely.
Michalak walks into a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Michalak avoids the head kick by Karpovich.
Victor Karpovich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karpovich delivers a nice body kick.
Michalak takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice cross by Karpovich.
Karpovich lands a really nice looking cross but Michalak seems unphased.
A solid leg kick lands there for Karpovich.
Michalak throws a hook to the side of Karpovich's head but Karpovich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd cheers as Karpovich lands an impressive looking overhand right. Michalak doesn't seem phased though.
Karpovich misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michalak walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Karpovich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Michalak throws a looping overhand right but Karpovich ducks down to avoid it.
Karpovich lands a jab to the head.
Michalak throws a right and a left that both miss.
Karpovich tries to land a front kick but Michalak steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Karpovich throws a wild body kick that Michalak sees coming a mile off.
Michalak misses with a head kick.
Michalak looks for a takedown but Karpovich sprawls well.
Michalak on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Karpovich. Karpovich obviously looking to wear him down.
Karpovich lands a nice leg kick that just misses Michalak's sensitive parts.
Karpovich uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Karpovich pushes Michalak away with a front kick.
Michalak takes one to the chin there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karpovich tests Michalak's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Karpovich thows a body kick. Michalak tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Michalak takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A solid body kick from Karpovich.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karpovich lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Karpovich works the jab nicely.
Michalak is looking to clinch.
Karpovich scoring well with a low kick there.
Karpovich sizes up Michalak with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Karpovich looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Karpovich lands with a hook. Michalak tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Michalak blocks a head kick by Karpovich.
Karpovich lands with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Karpovich 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Karpovich throws a push kick but Michalak slaps the foot to one side.
Karpovich loads up on a big right hand but Michalak slips the punch.
Michalak will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Karpovich throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Michalak has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Karpovich.
Michalak defending well as Karpovich loads up on a big left hand.
A low kick from Karpovich misses
and Michalak counters by clinching up.
Karpovich looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Michalak manages to break the clinch.
Michalak shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Karpovich defends it nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Karpovich, right into the meat.
A head kick misses from Karpovich.
Karpovich lands a nice shot that snaps Michalak's head back.
Karpovich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Karpovich throws a hook but Michalak avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michalak misses with the combination.
Karpovich lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Karpovich throws a series of strikes that have Michalak backpedaling.
Michalak blocks the body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Michalak. Those never looked like landing.
Michalak fails in his attempt to clinch.
Karpovich throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Michalak.
Michalak moves out of range of the body kick from Karpovich.
Michalak throws a sloppy head kick and Karpovich moves out of range easily.
Michalak moves out of range of the body kick.
Michalak misses with a right hand
and Karpovich counters with a nice kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Karpovich cracks the inside of Michalak's front leg.
Michalak steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karpovich.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karpovich lands a glancing blow to the side of Michalak's head.
Karpovich looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Michalak shoots in for a takedown but Karpovich shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Michalak sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Karpovich throws a series of strikes that have Michalak backpedaling.
Michalak closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Michalak tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Michalak looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Michalak goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Karpovich throws a nice inside leg kick.
Karpovich lands a lovely overhand right.
Michalak avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Karpovich connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karpovich looking to slow down the pace here.
Michalak misses with an elbow strike.
Michalak blocks an uppercut.
Karpovich swings wildly with an uppercut but Michalak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Michalak breaks the clinch.
Michalak shoots in but Karpovich avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Radoslaw Michalak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karpovich lands with a kick to the temple. Michalak shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Michalak misses with the combination.
Michalak tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Karpovich manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karpovich lands a nice looking body kick.
A head kick misses from Karpovich.
Michalak tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Karpovich swivels and escapes.
Karpovich pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Karpovich lands a jab to the nose.
Decent striking displayed by Karpovich there.
Michalak throws a head kick but Karpovich moves out of range.
Karpovich lands a two punch combo.
Karpovich lands a glancing blow to the side of Michalak's head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Karpovich. That's going to slow Michalak down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Michalak takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Karpovich tries to bum rush Michalak with a series of wild strikes but Michalak uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Karpovich throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Michalak.
Radoslaw Michalak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Michalak takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Karpovich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Karpovich winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Karpovich!
A very excited looking Victor Karpovich 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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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jorden Bautista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Murder Case (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murder Case struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 156.4lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Jorden Bautista has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jorden Bautista!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Murder Case!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Steve Erwin and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bautista lands with a slapping head kick.
Case throws a lazy body kick
and Bautista counters with a flying knee that sends his opponent to the canvas! Bautista looking to finish!
Case is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bautista trying to control but Case is working from the bottom.
Case is still in real trouble! Can Bautista finish him?
Bautista preventing the sweep.
Bautista drops back looking for a leg! Case is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Case manages to kick Bautista off! Bautista jumps back into Case's guard.
Case is trying to keep Bautista in close.
Bautista trying to control the position from guard on top but Case is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Case seems to have recovered his senses.
Bautista thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bautista preventing the sweep.
Bautista sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Case's guard.
Bautista is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Case sees it coming and defends easily.
Case is staying active underneath Bautista, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bautista looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bautista seems to be working for a kimura but Case defends the submission attempt.
Bautista is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bautista wants to free his trapped foot but Case is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bautista wants to work for an arm triangle but Case is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bautista is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Case is just riding it out for now. Bautista eventually gives up the hold.
Bautista passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Case!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Case can't escape the position.
Bautista avoids the attempt from Case to control.
Bautista manages to capitalize on a mistake by Case to take his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bautista has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Case is in real trouble here. Bautista gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Case is tapping out! Bautista wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jorden Bautista!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Meat Shield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zhang Wufie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wufie has chosen Beg Waves as his entrance music. 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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153 lbs
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148 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Meat Shield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zhang Wufie!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Hugh Johnson and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wufie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wufie darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shield avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wufie takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wufie throws a head kick that misses.
Wufie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wufie misses the shot to the body.
Wufie throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Shield lands a body shot.
Wufie attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shield misses with a two punch combination.
Wufie throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Shield to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wufie avoids the head kick by Shield.
Wufie takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wufie lands with an uppercut that bounces Shield off the cage and back into range.
Shield moves into the clinch.
Shield jumps guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shield keeping moving, preventing Wufie from controlling successfully.
Wufie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shield has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wufie has managed to get both his arms back between Shield's legs - danger averted.
Shield trying to control the position here.
Wufie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shield is keeping the position for now.
Shield is trying to keep Wufie in close.
Wufie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shield has control of Wufie's left arm, preventing Wufie from doing any damage.
Shield on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shield tries to get out of the position.
Meat Shield has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Wufie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wufie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wufie misses with a low kick as Shield jumps back.
Shield throws a head kick that misses.
Shield takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wufie misses with a wild combination.
Wufie throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A leg kick checked by Shield.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Shield.
Shield avoids the head kick by Wufie.
Shield closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wufie throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wufie misses with the head strike.
Shield being controlled against the cage.
Wufie throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wufie gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shield.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wufie throws an elbow but misses.
Wufie is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shield is defending well for now.
Shield tries to pull guard but Wufie forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Wufie trying to stall but Shield improves his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shield breaks from the clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shield checks a leg kick.
Shield lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A head kick misses from Shield.
Wufie throws a leg kick but Shield checks it.
Shield keeps the fight on the outside.
Shield scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shield sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Shield checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shield looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shield displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wufie keeps the fight on the outside.
Wufie throws a leg kick which misses Shield's front leg but catches the back leg as Shield tries to avoid it.
Shield takes the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zhang Wufie will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wufie darts in trying to clinch
and Shield counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Shield.
Shield jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wufie walks away with a smile on his face. Shield gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wufie throws a series of punches but Shield moves out of range.
Wufie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zhang Wufie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wufie moves into the clinch successfully.
Shield breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wufie. That's going to slow Shield down.
Wufie swats away the attempt to clinch by Shield.
Wufie is looking to clinch.
Wufie motions for Shield to come forward. Wufie throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shield misses with a few strikes there.
Shield throws a head kick that misses.
Wufie looks to land a body kick but Shield moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shield takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Shield works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Shield rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wufie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shield tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Wufie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wufie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wufie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wufie lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Shield has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shield and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wufie throws a lazy head kick
and Shield counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wufie throws the kick towards the body but Shield avoids it.
Shield tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shield ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Wufie.
Wufie is breathing heavily.
Shield slips a jab and a cross from Wufie.
Wufie misses with the combination.
Shield chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wufie can pounce on him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shield tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wufie tries to clinch up but Shield circles away and keeps his distance.
Wufie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shield counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Meat Shield is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shield changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wufie lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wufie.
Shield looks to land a body kick but Wufie moved away.
Shield scores with a shot to the body.
Wufie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shield swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shield is looking to wear down Wufie with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wufie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wufie takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wufie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wufie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wufie throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shield jabs Wufie right on the nose. Wufie blinks but takes it well.
Sloppy strikes from Wufie. Those never looked like landing.
Wufie falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shield counters with a nice body shot.
Wufie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shield moves out of range of the body kick.
Shield moves into the clinch.
Shield avoids a wild elbow strike from Wufie.
Wufie looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wufie looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Shield drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wufie pulls his leg out and moves away.
Shield displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wufie tries to clinch
and Shield counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shield is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Shield slips a jab from Wufie.
A big left from Wufie misses.
Wufie is looking to clinch.
Wufie looks to clinch
enabling Shield to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wufie throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shield scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wufie tries to work over Shield's front leg with a kick but Shield checks it.
Shield uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wufie.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wufie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shield instigates a clinch.
Wufie tries to land knees in the clinch but Shield avoids the damage to the body.
Wufie stops a takedown attempt from Shield.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Zhang Wufie will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Wufie throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wufie avoids the head kick by Shield.
Shield scores with the left hand. Wufie knows he should have avoided that one.
Shield gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shield goes for a takedown attempt but Wufie pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Shield misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shield moves out of range of the strikes.
Wufie throws a head kick but Shield moves out of range.
Wufie throws a front kick aimed at Shield's knee but Shield avoids it well.
Shield pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shield lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Shield pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Wufie back to the cage. Shield follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shield throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wufie lands a head kick. Shield smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Shield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wufie.
Shield gets a clinch.
Shield is trying to pull guard but Wufie turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Wufie struggles to land a body shot inside as Shield controls his hands.
Wufie crunches a lovely knee into Shield's ribcage.
Shield blocks the elbow strike.
Wufie gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shield.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Meat Shield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wufie throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wufie misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shield.
Shield breaks from the clinch.
Shield checks a leg kick nicely.
Wufie darts in trying to clinch
and Shield connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wufie takes the fight into the clinch.
Wufie lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Shield is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wufie is defending well.
Shield escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shield dodges the punch combination from Wufie.
Shield looks to land a body kick but Wufie moved away.
A head kick misses from Shield.
Shield 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.
Wufie avoids the head kick by Shield.
Shield fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wufie tries to clinch but Shield is having none of it.
Shield swats away the attempt to clinch by Wufie.
Wufie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wufie throws the kick towards the body but Shield avoids it.
Shield moves out of range as Wufie strikes.
Wufie throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zhang Wufie is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wufie tries a head kick but it misses.
Wufie checks a leg kick.
Shield thows a body shot but no joy.
Shield pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wufie moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wufie throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wufie scores with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wufie moves in looking to clinch but Shield pushes him off.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wufie!
Wufie misses with a wild body shot.
Wufie pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shield is out of range and Wufie settles back down.
Shield uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wufie tries to clinch there but Shield circles away.
Wufie throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Shield comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shield is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wufie throws a head kick that misses.
Wufie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shield dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wufie. That did some damage!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wufie gets tackled into the cage by Shield. Shield maintains the clinch.
Wufie has a couple of punches blocked by Shield.
Meat Shield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A left hand lands to the body for Shield.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Zhang Wufie.
I've got Wufie winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Meat Shield!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pence Apene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Duckworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Pence Apene has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Pence Apene seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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26
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pence Apene!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Duckworth!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Eliza Hachem and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duckworth shoots in for a takedown but Apene shows good takedown defense.
Apene just misses with a punch to the body.
Duckworth displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Apene.
No luck for Duckworth with that takedown attempt.
Pence Apene seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duckworth throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Apene throws a series of punches but Duckworth moves out of range.
Duckworth takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Apene scores a takedown into full mount!
Duckworth wants to hold on but Apene pushes him away.
Duckworth taking shots to the head.
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!
Duckworth is trying desperately to improve position.
Apene content just to control the position here.
Duckworth is squirming around, avoiding Apene's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apene with the ground and pound from mount.
Apene takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Apene tries to control but Duckworth wriggling away.
Duckworth takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Duckworth tries to buck Apene off but he can't manage it.
Apene sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Apene is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Duckworth can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Apene lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Duckworth is rocked!
Apene has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Duckworth tries to hold on but Apene pushes him away.
Duckworth is still in real trouble! Can Apene finish him?
Apene postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Duckworth is out cold - huge knockout for Apene!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Pence Apene!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rod Quantock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quantock comes to the cage accompanied by Meant to be funny, not an ad.. Walker has chosen Pink Floyd - Comfortably Numb as his entrance music. 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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212 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Rod Quantock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dean Walker!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Eliza Hachem and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice sprawl there from Walker as Quantock shoots in.
Walker misses with a lunging right hand
so Quantock counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Quantock throwing strikes from guard but Walker blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quantock trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Walker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Quantock loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Walker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Quantock is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Walker can do anything to dispel that myth.
Quantock is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quantock slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Walker keeping full guard, as Quantock tries to pass.
Walker is trying to stand and escape. In the scramble, Quantock has locked hold of an arm and he's managed to lock on an armbar - Walker taps out instantly and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rod Quantock!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Niko Winter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hamid Anubis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hamid Anubis will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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8 - 2 - 0 |
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280 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Niko Winter!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hamid Anubis!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Damien Edna and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anubis fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Winter sprawls well initially but Anubis persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Winter wants to control but Anubis passes into side.
Anubis working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Anubis is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Winter has escaped the position, nice work there.
Winter is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anubis decides to stand up, so the ref orders Winter to his feet.
Winter misses with a series of wild punches.
Winter defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Anubis.
Anubis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Winter is fending him off so far but Anubis persists. Nope, Winter circles away and we're back to standing.
Winter thuds a left hand into Anubis's body.
Winter throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Anubis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A punch combination from Winter misses.
Anubis tries to close the distance and clinch but Winter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winter scores with a nice strike.
Winter lands with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Winter misses with a body shot.
Winter thows a body shot but no joy.
Anubis takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
It looks like Hamid Anubis has been cut.
Winter sizes up Anubis with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Anubis shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Winter sprawls well. Winter wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Anubis gets slowly back to his feet.
Niko Winter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hamid Anubis.
Winter thows a body shot but no joy.
Anubis fails with the takedown.
Winter lands a really nice looking cross but Anubis seems unphased.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anubis dives in and grabs Winter's left leg, looking for a takedown. Winter pushes down on Anubis's head and hops out.
Anubis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Winter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anubis.
Winter misses the shot to the body.
Anubis shoots in but Winter avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Niko Winter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from Winter.
Anubis takes the fight into the clinch.
Winter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Anubis prevents a body shot from Winter.
Anubis pulls guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anubis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anubis lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Winter!
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!
Winter is in all sorts of trouble here.
Anubis is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Winter is surviving well by controlling Anubis's body position as best he can.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Winter is just holding on here. Anubis manages to take his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hamid Anubis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hamid Anubis's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Anubis shoots in but no luck this time.
Anubis on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Anubis slips a straight right by Winter.
Anubis tries for a takedown but Winter sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Anubis ducks under a wild hook from Winter.
Winter scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Anubis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Winter.
Anubis shoots in and drives through. Winter sprawls well.
Niko Winter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hamid Anubis.
Winter throws an overhand right that lands on Anubis's shoulder, as Anubis tries to avoid the shot.
Winter lands a nice hook to Anubis's body. Anubis takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Winter, as that shot connected.
Winter swinging wildly here.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Winter here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winter throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Anubis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Anubis is breathing heavily.
Winter digs a good hook to Anubis's body.
Winter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anubis manages to avoid it.
Winter lands a glancing blow to the side of Anubis's head.
Winter lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Anubis at a distance.
Winter cracks a nice hook into Anubis's ribs.
Nice straight punches there by Winter. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Winter.
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!
Anubis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Winter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Winter swinging wildly here.
Winter bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Anubis's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winter lands with a hook. Anubis tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Winter lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Winter lands with a right hand.
Niko Winter is winning the standup battle so far.
Winter cracks a nice hook into Anubis's ribs.
Hamid Anubis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Winter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anubis moves away.
Anubis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Winter cracks a nice hook into Anubis's ribs.
Anubis takes one to the side of the head.
That has opened up Hamid Anubis's cut even more.
Winter dances in with a quick combination. Anubis is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Winter snaps Anubis's head back. Anubis stumbles backwards against the cage. Winter steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Anubis's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Anubis just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Niko Winter!
Niko Winter is the new heavyweight champion!
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