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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiny SparBJJ (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Tommy Gunn has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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220 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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
17 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Tommy Gunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tiny SparBJJ!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Donatello Bradman and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunn throws a body punch but SparBJJ moves out of range.
Gunn throws a chopping leg kick but SparBJJ manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Good leg kick by Gunn there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gunn throws an overhand right that lands on SparBJJ's shoulder, as SparBJJ tries to avoid the shot.
SparBJJ throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
SparBJJ tried to score with a low kick but Gunn checks it.
SparBJJ blocks a jab.
SparBJJ takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice shot lands for Gunn.
SparBJJ has closed the distance and engaged Gunn in a clinch.
Gunn pressing his opponent against the cage.
SparBJJ wants to get back to striking at distance but Gunn won't allow it.
Gunn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gunn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gunn has SparBJJ pressed against the cage, preventing SparBJJ from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn scores with a shot to the side of SparBJJ's head.
Gunn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gunn is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gunn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite SparBJJ's efforts to push away.
Gunn connects with a nasty looking knee right to SparBJJ's face.
It looks like Tiny SparBJJ has been cut.
A frustrated look appears on SparBJJ's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gunn has SparBJJ pressed against the cage, preventing SparBJJ from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gunn has a couple of punches blocked by SparBJJ.
SparBJJ has had enough of the clinch but Gunn keeps him there for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Gunn.
SparBJJ breaks the clinch.
SparBJJ throws a body kick that misses.
Gunn thows a body shot but no joy.
SparBJJ tries to land a front kick but Gunn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
SparBJJ tries a head kick but it misses.
SparBJJ throws a sloppy head kick and Gunn moves out of range easily.
Gunn swings for the body but SparBJJ moves out of range.
SparBJJ is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gunn.
SparBJJ throws a wild body kick that Gunn sees coming a mile off.
SparBJJ fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gunn checks it well.
SparBJJ throws a leg kick but Gunn sees it coming and moves out of range.
SparBJJ swings away with a leg kick that misses.
SparBJJ tries a low kick but Gunn avoids it.
A head kick misses from SparBJJ.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
SparBJJ gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gunn.
Tiny SparBJJ seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Gunn connects with a body shot.
SparBJJ avoids the body shot from Gunn.
A jab from Gunn does it's job there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn thuds a left hand into SparBJJ's body.
SparBJJ displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gunn throws out the jab.
Gunn connects with a looping right hand.
SparBJJ uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gunn.
SparBJJ takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gunn checks a leg kick.
A lazy left from Gunn finds it's target.
Gunn checks the leg kick.
Gunn checks a low kick from SparBJJ.
SparBJJ moves into the clinch successfully.
SparBJJ is trying to push Gunn away but Gunn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
SparBJJ wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
SparBJJ is trying to break the clinch but Gunn has him pressed against the cage.
SparBJJ tries to break the clinch but Gunn is controlling the position.
SparBJJ wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gunn trying to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
SparBJJ tries to break the clinch but Gunn is controlling the position.
Gunn has SparBJJ pressed against the cage, preventing SparBJJ from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gunn lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
SparBJJ breaks from the clinch.
A clash of legs there as Gunn blocks the low kick.
SparBJJ throws the kick towards the body but Gunn avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
SparBJJ throws a leg kick but Gunn sees it coming and moves out of range.
SparBJJ keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gunn.
Gunn checks a leg kick nicely.
SparBJJ closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
SparBJJ looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on SparBJJ's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on SparBJJ's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tommy Gunn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tiny SparBJJ's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
SparBJJ pushes Gunn up against the cage in a clinch.
SparBJJ blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
SparBJJ can't break the clinch.
Gunn lands a knee to the body.
Gunn just leaning against SparBJJ, taking a breather.
SparBJJ tries to break free but Gunn pushes him back against the cage.
SparBJJ can't break the clinch.
SparBJJ tries to break free but Gunn pushes him back against the cage.
Gunn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gunn prevents SparBJJ from breaking the clinch.
SparBJJ looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from SparBJJ in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Gunn's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Gunn.
SparBJJ has had enough of the clinch but Gunn keeps him there for the moment.
SparBJJ is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
SparBJJ wants to get back to striking at distance but Gunn won't allow it.
Gunn keeps control of SparBJJ as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
SparBJJ tries to break the clinch but Gunn is controlling the position.
Gunn gets through SparBJJ's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gunn prevents SparBJJ from breaking the clinch.
Gunn stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
SparBJJ has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
SparBJJ working hard to break the clinch.
Gunn keeps control of SparBJJ as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gunn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of SparBJJ backwards.
Gunn has SparBJJ pressed against the cage.
Tiny SparBJJ seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gunn has SparBJJ pressed against the cage, preventing SparBJJ from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gunn misses with a short punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gunn - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
SparBJJ is looking to break free of the clinch but Gunn has double underhooks.
Gunn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gunn prevents SparBJJ from breaking the clinch.
SparBJJ is trying to break the clinch but Gunn has him pressed against the cage.
SparBJJ's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
SparBJJ goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gunn checks a low kick from SparBJJ.
Gunn closes the distance and clinches.
Gunn lands a left hand that snaps the head of SparBJJ backwards.
SparBJJ is looking to break free of the clinch but Gunn has double underhooks.
SparBJJ working hard to break the clinch.
SparBJJ wants to get back to striking at distance but Gunn won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on SparBJJ's face as he tries to break the clinch.
SparBJJ wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
SparBJJ is looking to break free of the clinch but Gunn has double underhooks.
Gunn slows down the pace here.
Gunn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by SparBJJ.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gunn misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gunn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tiny SparBJJ will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tiny SparBJJ'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. This is the final round!
SparBJJ clinches with his opponent.
SparBJJ is trying to break the clinch but Gunn has him pressed against the cage.
SparBJJ is trying to push Gunn away but Gunn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gunn can't find room to land a body shot as SparBJJ controls the action.
Gunn lands an elbow just above SparBJJ 's eye.
Gunn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite SparBJJ's efforts to push away.
SparBJJ is trying to push Gunn away but Gunn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
SparBJJ wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gunn keeps control of SparBJJ as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gunn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite SparBJJ's efforts to push away.
SparBJJ is trying to break the clinch but Gunn is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
SparBJJ can't break the clinch.
SparBJJ is trying to force a seperation but Gunn has the dominant position.
SparBJJ looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gunn stalling against the cage.
Gunn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite SparBJJ's efforts to push away.
SparBJJ can't break the clinch.
SparBJJ looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
SparBJJ is looking to break free of the clinch but Gunn has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
SparBJJ blocks an uppercut.
SparBJJ is trying to break the clinch but Gunn is controlling him.
SparBJJ is trying to break the clinch but Gunn is controlling him.
SparBJJ has had enough of the clinch but Gunn keeps him there for the moment.
Gunn leaning his opponent against the cage.
Gunn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gunn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gunn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
SparBJJ tries to break the clinch but Gunn is controlling the position.
A nice left hand lands by Gunn.
Gunn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
SparBJJ is trying to break the clinch but Gunn is controlling him.
SparBJJ wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gunn has him pressed against the cage.
Gunn throws a punch but it's blocked by SparBJJ.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gunn - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Gunn lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
SparBJJ is trying to break the clinch but Gunn is controlling him.
SparBJJ wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gunn has him pressed against the cage.
SparBJJ wants to break the clinch but can't.
SparBJJ tries to break free but Gunn pushes him back against the cage.
Gunn throws a head punch that misses.
SparBJJ wants to get back to striking at distance but Gunn won't allow it.
SparBJJ tries to break the clinch but Gunn is controlling the position.
SparBJJ tries to break the clinch but Gunn is controlling the position.
Gunn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of SparBJJ backwards.
Gunn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of SparBJJ backwards.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gunn throws an elbow but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tiny SparBJJ.
I think SparBJJ has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roc Starr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Desmond Miles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Starr comes to the cage accompanied by Rockstar. Desmond Miles is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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205 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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224 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Roc Starr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Desmond Miles!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Donatello Bradman and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left and a right from Starr both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Desmond Miles has been cut.
Starr lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Starr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miles sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Starr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Starr cracks Miles with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Starr misses the jab.
Miles throws a right and a left that both miss.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Miles.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Miles thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Starr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Miles on the ground.
Miles controlling from side mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miles in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Miles working the head with strikes.
Miles stands up and beckons Starr to his feet.
Starr lands with a cross.
Starr scores with a nice strike.
A punch combination from Starr misses.
Miles takes a swing at Starr's ribcage but misses.
Starr ducks under a wild hook from Miles.
Starr takes a swing at Miles's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starr throws a lazy right hand but Miles sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Miles steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Starr.
Miles misses with a few strikes there.
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!
Miles takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jab, jab by Starr - just one landing.
Starr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Starr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Miles showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Starr.
Miles scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Roc Starr has been cut.
Roc Starr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Starr with a hook.
Starr lands with a right hand.
Roc Starr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Starr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Starr does it's job there.
Miles will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miles shoots in and drives through. Starr sprawls well.
Starr throws a body punch but Miles moves out of range.
Miles changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Starr looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ground and pound from Miles seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Miles just content to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miles's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starr wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Starr is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Desmond Miles dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
A jab lands there for Miles.
Miles scores with a jab to the body.
Miles uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Starr.
Miles uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Starr has time to react.
Miles darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Miles frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Miles controlling from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starr is bucking up trying to escape but Miles cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Starr avoids a series of strikes thrown by Miles.
Miles throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Miles lands a heavy elbow.
Miles fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miles scoring with strikes but Starr is staying in there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miles landing shots from mount.
Starr is rocked!
Miles controlling his opponent.
Miles has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Miles with a couple of short strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miles lands a nice shot to the head.
Starr is looking to get to half guard.
Miles wants to control the pace but Starr is squirming around nicely.
Miles looking to ground and pound but Starr is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miles connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Miles trying to control but Starr is having none of it.
Starr holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Miles tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Starr in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Miles with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Starr is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Desmond Miles showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Starr throws the left hand but Miles avoids the punch easily.
Miles ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Miles staying out of range there.
Starr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Starr. Miles does a little dance to reset his feet.
Starr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Miles moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Miles throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Starr's waist but Starr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Miles off to one side.
Miles is trying hard to land a takedown here. Starr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Miles shoots in looking for a takedown. Starr tries to sprawl out of it but Miles keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Starr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Roc Starr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Desmond Miles.
Starr throws a looping overhand right but Miles ducks down to avoid it.
Miles showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Starr.
Miles bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miles dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Miles swings for the body but Starr moves out of range.
Miles throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Miles gets a double leg takedown into Starr's guard.
Starr keeping moving, preventing Miles from controlling successfully.
Miles distracts Starr with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Miles pushes down on Starr's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Miles works his way into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miles scoring with punches and elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miles throws a strike aimed at the side of Starr's head but Starr avoids it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miles working the head and body with strikes.
Miles connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Starr some visible discomfort.
Miles throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Starr is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Desmond Miles is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Miles has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miles scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Miles content just to control the position here.
Miles raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miles looking to finish with strikes here!
Miles looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Miles trying to control but Starr is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miles content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Desmond Miles comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Miles 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 26:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Desmond Miles!
In his post fight interview, Desmond Miles started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andy Watcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brooks has chosen Cult of Personality as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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200 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andy Watcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Phil Brooks!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Hugh Johnson and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brooks circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brooks takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Brooks fails to land the takedown.
Brooks slips under a jab.
Brooks fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Watcher misses with an uppercut. Brooks saw that one coming.
Watcher throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brooks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brooks takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Watcher throws a hook to the side of Brooks's head but Brooks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brooks defending well as Watcher loads up on a big left hand.
Watcher avoids a kick to the body.
Watcher misses with a looping left.
Brooks misses with a body shot.
Watcher throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Watcher misses.
Watcher throws a looping overhand right but Brooks ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks shoots in but no luck this time.
Andy Watcher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phil Brooks.
Brooks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Watcher.
Watcher misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from Watcher misses its intended target.
Brooks takes the fight into the clinch.
Watcher misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brooks breaks the clinch.
Brooks fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Watcher, pushing him back against the cage.
Brooks jumps into guard, dragging Watcher to the mat.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Watcher throws a big right hand that misses.
Brooks has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Watcher is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Brooks.
Watcher in side control, throwing shots but Brooks defends.
Watcher in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The ground and pound from Watcher seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watcher misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Brooks bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Watcher feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Brookss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Brooks takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Watcher misses the jab.
Brooks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brooks moves away from the strike by Watcher.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brooks.
Nice straight punches there by Watcher. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Watcher.
Brooks is rocked!
Brooks slips under a jab from Watcher.
Brooks is still on wobbly legs! Can Watcher finish him?
Brooks clinches up with Watcher and pushes him back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Watcher.
Brooks looks gassed!
A short body shot lands from Watcher as the two fighters clinch.
Brooks seems to have recovered his senses.
A bit of stalling here from Watcher.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Watcher creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Watcher.
Watcher taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watcher misses with a punch to the body.
Watcher creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Brooks's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Brooks drops to his knees and Watcher pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andy Watcher!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alistair Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derya Sevket (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sevket is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by In the Club. 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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22
262 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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32
265 lbs
13 - 6 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alistair Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Derya Sevket!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Eliza Hachem and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Thompson blocks the strikes from Sevket.
Sevket works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sevket has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sevket manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Sevket throws a leg kick which misses Thompson's front leg but catches the back leg as Thompson tries to avoid it.
Thompson tries to clinch up but Sevket circles away and keeps his distance.
Sevket swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sevket avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sevket swinging wildly here.
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch but Sevket swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thompson. Sevket does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thompson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sevket shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thompson sprawls well. Thompson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sevket gets slowly back to his feet.
Sevket changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thompson tries to avoid it but Sevket manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thompson to the ground. Thompson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Thompson moves to clinch but Sevket breaks away
and Sevket counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Thompson!
The referee warns Thompson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Sevket is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Sevket extends the arm and Thompson is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Derya Sevket!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Captain Obvious (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Stein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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22
250 lbs
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32
270 lbs
17 - 14 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Captain Obvious!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Stein!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Bruno Hogan and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stein pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stein checks the leg kick.
Stein throws a head kick that misses
and Obvious moves into the clinch.
Obvious throws a knee to the head but misses.
Obvious lands a good knee to the midsection. Stein won't want to take too many of those.
Stein is looking to break free of the clinch but Obvious has double underhooks.
Obvious throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stein blocks it with crossed arms.
Stein blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Obvious throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stein blocks it with crossed arms.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Obvious just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stein's brow.
Obvious throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stein blocks it with crossed arms.
Stein avoids the elbow strike from Obvious, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stein is trying to force a seperation but Obvious has the dominant position.
Obvious with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Obvious has Stein pressed against the cage, preventing Stein from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stein tries to break the clinch but Obvious is controlling the position.
Obvious throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Obvious comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Obvious tries to land a knee to the head but Stein blocks with his arms.
Obvious with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stein has had enough of the clinch but Obvious keeps him there for the moment.
Stein blocks an elbow strike from Obvious.
Obvious misses with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stein avoids the elbow strike from Obvious, against the cage.
Obvious with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Obvious has Stein pressed against the cage, preventing Stein from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Obvious utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Stein avoids a wild elbow strike from Obvious.
Obvious using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Obvious trying to land knees to the body.
Obvious gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Obvious lands a damaging elbow.
Stein wants to get back to striking at distance but Obvious won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obvious misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stein.
Obvious tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stein tries to break free but Obvious pushes him back against the cage.
Stein takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nice elbow from Obvious.
Obvious misses with a knee strike.
Obvious with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Obvious tries to land a knee to the head but Stein blocks with his arms.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Obvious.
Obvious misses with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obvious has Stein pressed against the cage, preventing Stein from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Obvious misses with an elbow strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Obvious.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Obvious just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stein's brow.
Obvious lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Obvious putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Stein in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Obvious trying to land knees to the body.
Stein on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stein on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Obvious misses with a knee strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Captain Obvious dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Obvious blocks a head kick by Stein.
Stein keeps the fight on the outside.
Stein throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stein pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stein throws a lazy head kick
and Obvious counters with a big head kick but Stein shrugs it off.
Stein misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stein misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Obvious throws a nice outside leg kick.
Obvious throws a head kick but Stein moves out of range.
Obvious takes the fight into the clinch.
Captain Obvious has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Obvious keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stein's efforts to push away.
Obvious looking to throw knees to the head but Stein is blocking nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Obvious creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stein working hard to break the clinch.
Obvious lands a nice knee to the body.
Stein is breathing heavily.
Obvious lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Obvious with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Obvious tries to land knees in the clinch but Stein avoids the damage to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Obvious throws an elbow but misses.
Obvious throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stein blocks it with crossed arms.
Stein breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Obvious tries to clinch up but Stein circles away and keeps his distance.
Stein throws a sloppy head kick and Obvious moves out of range easily.
Obvious misses with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obvious tries to clinch there but Stein circles away.
Obvious avoids the head kick by Stein.
Stein keeps the fight on the outside.
A head kick misses from Stein.
A head kick by Stein misses
and Obvious counters with a three punch combo that has Stein backing up. Stein nods at Obvious to acknowledge the strikes.
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!
The fight stays on the outside here - Obvious looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Obvious lands a leg kick that knocks Stein off balance momentarily.
Stein 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.
Obvious lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stein circles away quickly and effectively.
Captain Obvious is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Obvious connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stein's hands.
Stein misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Obvious tries to clinch but Stein is having none of it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Stein in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Stein throws a lazy head kick
and Obvious counters with a nice kick to the body.
Obvious is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stein can do to turn this around?
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Obvious moves in looking to clinch but Stein pushes him off.
Captain Obvious is winning the standup battle so far.
Obvious connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stein. Stein circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Obvious is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Obvious tries to clinch there but Stein circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obvious avoids the head kick by Stein.
Obvious tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stein paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stein avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Obvious is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stein blocks a head kick by Obvious.
Obvious throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Stein's head.
Stein throws a head kick that misses
and Obvious holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Obvious throws a knee to the head but misses.
Obvious prevents Stein from breaking the clinch.
Obvious misses with a knee to the head.
Obvious prevents Stein from breaking the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obvious tries to land knees in the clinch but Stein avoids the damage to the body.
Stein wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stein blocks an elbow strike.
Obvious throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stein blocks it with crossed arms.
Stein wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Obvious has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Obvious throws an elbow but misses.
Stein managing to block the knees to the body from Obvious.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stein wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Obvious has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Obvious tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stein avoiding damage as Obvious throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Captain Obvious dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Stein tries a head kick but it misses.
Stein throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stein swats away the attempt to clinch by Obvious.
Stein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick by Stein misses
and Obvious counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Obvious doesn't manage to clinch there - Stein circles away.
Stein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stein misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Stein.
Obvious lands a jab to the head.
Stein moves out of range as Obvious throws a body kick.
Obvious tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Obvious wants to clinch up but Stein keeps it at a distance.
Obvious tries to close the distance and clinch but Stein swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stein tries to keep at a distance but Obvious has taken the fight into the clinch.
Obvious lands a nice elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obvious tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stein is trying to force a seperation but Obvious has the dominant position.
Stein wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Obvious pushes off an throws an elbow but Stein leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stein wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Obvious prevents Stein from breaking the clinch.
Obvious with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stein blocks the elbow strike.
Obvious tries a knee to the head but Stein blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obvious looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Obvious misses with a knee strike.
Stein wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Obvious has him pressed against the cage.
Obvious lands a knee to the head.
Stein wants to get back to striking at distance but Obvious won't allow it.
Obvious tries to land a knee to the head but Stein blocks with his arms.
Stein working hard to break the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Obvious throws an elbow but misses.
Obvious scores a nice knee to the body.
Stein wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stein wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Obvious looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Obvious missing with knees to the body.
Obvious tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stein avoids it.
Stein manages to break the clinch.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Obvious here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
A head kick misses from Stein.
Stein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stein takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Obvious wants to clinch up but Stein keeps it at a distance.
Stein misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Obvious fails in his attempt to clinch.
Obvious tries to close the distance and clinch but Stein swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obvious is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A head kick by Stein misses
and Obvious counters with a low kick, right behind Stein 's knee.
Obvious scoring well with a low kick there.
Stein on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Obvious tries to close the distance and clinch but Stein swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Obvious is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stein throws a sloppy head kick and Obvious moves out of range easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Obvious looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stein misses with a head kick.
Obvious is looking to clinch.
Obvious scores with a shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Obvious tries to clinch up.
Obvious tries to close the distance and clinch but Stein swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
John Stein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Captain Obvious is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Obvious fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stein has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Obvious throws a sloppy head kick and Stein moves out of range easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Captain Obvious showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Obvious has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Captain Obvious!
After winning the bout, Captain Obvious thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zef Tanghe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hamish McGibbs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGibbs is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Pepper. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
223 lbs
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29
219 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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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 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Zef Tanghe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hamish McGibbs!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Bruno Hogan and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGibbs misses with a wild combination.
Tanghe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McGibbs as he avoids it easily.
Tanghe shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McGibbs pinned against the cage. McGibbs gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McGibbs swinging wildly here.
McGibbs feints a jab promting Tanghe to slip. McGibbs then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tanghe slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Tanghe fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zef Tanghe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGibbs fails to land with a series of punches.
McGibbs throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tanghe misses the shot to the body.
A combination from McGibbs does no damage.
Tanghe drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
McGibbs is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Tanghe is controlling him well.
Tanghe trying to control the position but McGibbs is working away.
Tanghe working the body and head with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGibbs is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Tanghe is controlling him well.
Tanghe trying to control the position but McGibbs is working away.
Tanghe is trying to get an arm triangle but McGibbs is defending well.
McGibbs is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Tanghe is controlling him well.
Tanghe landing a few strikes.
McGibbs being controlled for a moment.
Tanghe throws a strike aimed at the side of McGibbs's head but McGibbs avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanghe trying to control the position but McGibbs is working away.
McGibbs is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Tanghe asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Tanghe scoring with punches and elbows.
Tanghe working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tanghe tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanghe is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down McGibbs's shoulder. That is not cool.
McGibbs is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Tanghe has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Tanghe thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tanghe happy to just control the position for now.
McGibbs is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Tanghe has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanghe goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, McGibbs has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Tanghe but great work by McGibbs.
McGibbs stands up.
Tanghe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McGibbs swinging wildly here.
McGibbs throws a right and a left that Tanghe avoids nicely.
McGibbs misses with a few strikes there.
McGibbs throws a combination. Tanghe tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tanghe throws a big shot that misses.
McGibbs tries to bum rush Tanghe with a series of wild strikes but Tanghe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGibbs throws a combination that misses
and Tanghe counters with a low kick, right behind McGibbs 's knee.
Hamish McGibbs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tanghe dodges the punch combination from McGibbs.
McGibbs looks gassed!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tanghe jabs McGibbs right on the nose. McGibbs blinks but takes it well.
Tanghe shoots in but McGibbs avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McGibbs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zef Tanghe dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tanghe throws out a leg kick but McGibbs moves out of range and Tanghe only half commits.
McGibbs misses with a series of wild punches.
McGibbs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McGibbs throws a combination that misses
and Tanghe finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
McGibbs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tanghe circles away quickly and effectively.
McGibbs scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tanghe throws a series of punches but McGibbs avoids them all with ease.
Tanghe shoots in looking for a takedown. McGibbs tries to sprawl out of it but Tanghe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McGibbs manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McGibbs staying out of range there.
Tanghe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McGibbs swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tanghe counters with a nice leg kick.
Tanghe throws a right hand that McGibbs ducks under and follows up with a left that McGibbs also avoids with ease.
McGibbs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tanghe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tanghe dodges the punch combination from McGibbs.
McGibbs is breathing heavily.
McGibbs looks to land a combination but Tanghe avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGibbs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No joy there for Tanghe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tanghe lands a nice looking kick to the body. McGibbs takes a step back to recover.
Tanghe slips a jab and a cross from McGibbs.
McGibbs throws a right and a left that both miss.
McGibbs misses with a double jab.
Tanghe shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
McGibbs avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tanghe drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tanghe jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tanghe won't allow McGibbs to get back to his feet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tanghe's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McGibbs is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tanghe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zef Tanghe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGibbs keeping moving, preventing Tanghe from controlling successfully.
Tanghe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McGibbs is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tanghe engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
McGibbs is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tanghe trying to control the position from guard on top but McGibbs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Zef Tanghe just wasn't active enough.
McGibbs misses with a series of wild punches.
Tanghe scores with a push kick.
McGibbs chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tanghe can pounce on him.
A head kick from Tanghe lands but McGibbs takes it in his stride.
McGibbs falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tanghe counters with a good low kick that McGibbs was not able to check.
Tanghe misses with a straight right.
Tanghe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
No joy there for Tanghe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tanghe closes the distance and clinches up with McGibbs, looking for a takedown. Tanghe pushes McGibbs against the cage but McGibbs circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zef Tanghe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGibbs falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tanghe counters with a nice body shot.
McGibbs gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tanghe to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tanghe throws a strike but McGibbs rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tanghe is on top in guard.
Tanghe controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tanghe tries to free his leg and advance position but McGibbs is retaining full guard.
McGibbs wants to get back to his feet but Tanghe is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tanghe's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zef Tanghe dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Tanghe lands a slapping body shot.
Tanghe shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McGibbs as he jumps to the side.
Zef Tanghe is winning the standup battle so far.
Sloppy strikes from McGibbs. Those never looked like landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tanghe.
McGibbs defending well as Tanghe loads up on a big left hand.
McGibbs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tanghe circles away quickly and effectively.
Tanghe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McGibbs throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tanghe counters with a head kick.
McGibbs misses with the combination.
McGibbs throws a right and a left that Tanghe avoids nicely.
Tanghe scores with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tanghe throws a nice looking combination but McGibbs bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tanghe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tanghe lands a nice looking body shot.
Tanghe throws out a powerful jab.
McGibbs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McGibbs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McGibbs avoids the head kick by Tanghe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanghe tries a low kick but McGibbs avoids it.
Tanghe shoots in for a takedown but McGibbs shows good takedown defense.
Tanghe looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McGibbs is fending him off so far but Tanghe persists. Nope, McGibbs circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zef Tanghe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGibbs fails to land with a series of punches.
McGibbs takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McGibbs checks a leg kick nicely.
Hamish McGibbs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tanghe misses with a head kick.
A combination from McGibbs does no damage.
Tanghe connects with a crisp jab.
McGibbs throws a nice looking combination but Tanghe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGibbs throws a series of punches but Tanghe avoids them all with ease.
McGibbs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tanghe.
McGibbs avoids the head kick by Tanghe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGibbs throws a series of punches but Tanghe moves out of range.
McGibbs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tanghe circles away quickly and effectively.
McGibbs fails to land with a series of punches.
Tanghe fails with a takedown attempt.
Tanghe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGibbs.
Tanghe throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A punch combination from McGibbs misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tanghe scores with a nice head shot.
Tanghe throws a head kick but McGibbs moves out of range.
Tanghe 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.
Tanghe lands with a thumping leg kick.
McGibbs takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tanghe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tanghe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGibbs falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tanghe makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McGibbs moves away from the strike by Tanghe.
McGibbs misses with a double jab.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tanghe.
Tanghe tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
McGibbs tries to escape but Tanghe is in control.
Tanghe tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tanghe is staying tight to McGibbs's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGibbs is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Tanghe has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Tanghe is trying to get an arm triangle but McGibbs is defending well.
Tanghe working the ground and pound but McGibbs is defending the strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGibbs wants to get back to his feet.
McGibbs is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zef Tanghe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tanghe has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zef Tanghe!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Zef Tanghe made sure he mentioned MMA ANIMAL, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chito Hua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Kimmo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kimmo is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Roni Size-Bite The Bullet. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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180 lbs
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182 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chito Hua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Michael Kimmo!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Eliza Hachem and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hua is looking to slow Kimmo down with leg kicks.
Kimmo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hua is out of range.
A combination from Kimmo does no damage.
Hua ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hua is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hua tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kimmo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kimmo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hua is looking to clinch but Kimmo is avoiding it.
Hua tries to clinch but Kimmo moves out of range.
Hua throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Michael Kimmo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hua steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kimmo. That one must have hurt.
Kimmo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hua's head.
Kimmo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hua holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hua misses with a knee to the head.
Hua with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kimmo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kimmo throws an elbow but it misses.
Hua lands a knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimmo avoids a wild elbow strike from Hua.
Kimmo misses with some punches.
Kimmo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kimmo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hua trying to land knees to the body.
Hua throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hua lands an elbow just above Kimmo 's eye.
Kimmo misses with some punches.
Hua misses with a knee to the head.
Hua lands a nice knee to the body.
Kimmo looks gassed!
Hua misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kimmo.
Hua tries to land knees in the clinch but Kimmo avoids the damage to the body.
Kimmo can't break the clinch.
Kimmo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hua has him pressed against the cage.
Kimmo lands a right hand.
Kimmo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hua lands an elbow inside that Kimmo shrugs off.
It looks like Michael Kimmo has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hua misses with a knee strike.
Hua tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hua crunches a lovely knee into Kimmo's ribcage.
Hua looking to throw knees to the head but Kimmo is blocking nicely.
Hua tries to land a knee to the head but Kimmo blocks with his arms.
Hua dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hua with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kimmo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hua looking to slow down the pace here.
Kimmo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hua working Kimmo over with knees to the body.
Hua trying to land knees to the body.
Kimmo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hua lands an elbow that stopped Kimmo in his tracks for a moment.
Kimmo working hard to break the clinch.
Hua has Kimmo pressed against the cage.
Hua comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hua has Kimmo pressed against the cage, preventing Kimmo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kimmo misses with a knee strike.
Hua throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kimmo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hua with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hua lands a good knee to the midsection. Kimmo won't want to take too many of those.
Hua landing knees to the body.
Hua using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kimmo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
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!
Kimmo being controlled against the cage.
Hua misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kimmo.
Kimmo avoiding damage as Hua throws knees to the body.
Hua will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kimmo up against the cage.
Kimmo can't break the clinch.
Hua keeps control of Kimmo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hua scores a nice knee to the body.
Kimmo tries to break the clinch but Hua is controlling the position.
Kimmo avoiding damage as Hua throws knees to the body.
Hua trying to control the position but instead, Kimmo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hua into the cage.
Kimmo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hua lands a good knee to the midsection. Kimmo won't want to take too many of those.
A frustrated look appears on Kimmo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hua tries a knee to the head but Kimmo blocks it.
Hua using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kimmo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hua scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hua crunches a lovely knee into Kimmo's ribcage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hua obliges.
Hua throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kimmo blocks it with crossed arms.
Hua tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hua with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chito Hua dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Kimmo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hua tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kimmo swivels and escapes.
Kimmo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kimmo lands a jab to the head.
Kimmo gets tackled into the cage by Hua. Hua maintains the clinch.
Hua has Kimmo pressed against the cage, preventing Kimmo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hua - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nice elbow from Hua.
Hua tries a knee to the head but Kimmo blocks it.
Kimmo is looking to break free of the clinch but Hua has double underhooks.
Kimmo avoids the elbow strike from Hua, against the cage.
Hua with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kimmo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hua leaning against his opponent.
Hua looking to throw knees to the head but Kimmo is blocking nicely.
Chito Hua has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hua stalling in the clinch but Kimmo improves position.
Kimmo is trying to force a seperation but Hua has the dominant position.
Kimmo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kimmo throws an elbow but misses.
Hua unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kimmo is breathing heavily.
Kimmo tries a knee to the head but Hua blocks it.
Hua looking to throw knees to the head but Kimmo is blocking nicely.
Hua lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kimmo being controlled against the cage.
Hua scores with a knee to the head.
Hua is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kimmo is defending well for now.
Hua looking to slow down the pace here.
Hua tries a knee to the head but Kimmo blocks it.
Kimmo tries to break the clinch but Hua is controlling the position.
Kimmo tries to break the clinch but Hua is controlling the position.
Hua lands a nice knee to the body.
Kimmo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hua has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimmo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hua scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kimmo avoids the elbow strike from Hua, against the cage.
Hua is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kimmo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hua with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kimmo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hua creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hua using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hua misses with a knee strike.
Hua landing knees to the head.
Hua throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kimmo blocks it with crossed arms.
Kimmo looking to stall.
Hua is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kimmo is trying to break the clinch but Hua has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimmo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hua misses with an elbow strike.
Hua with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kimmo throws a head punch that misses.
Hua with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hua lands a knee to the head.
Kimmo breaks the clinch.
A combination from Kimmo does no damage.
No joy there for Kimmo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hua is looking to clinch.
Hua tries to clinch up.
Hua moves into range and clinches up with Kimmo.
Hua lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kimmo is rocked!
Hua lands a damaging elbow.
Kimmo is still on wobbly legs! Can Hua finish him?
Kimmo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hua lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hua lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hua prevents Kimmo from breaking the clinch.
Hua comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knees to the body from Hua.
Hua has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Kimmo - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Hua, and another! Kimmo is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Chito Hua!
Chito Hua took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, MMA ANIMAL for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Scope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Scope might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Marry the Canvas!. John Smith will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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180 lbs
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182 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Michael Scope!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Smith!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Summer Carpenter and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Smith has his takedown stuffed
and Scope counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Scope shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scope.
Smith throws a right hand that Scope ducks under and follows up with a left that Scope also avoids with ease.
Scope bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Scope controlling the position.
Smith tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Scope wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scope misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Smith is trying to get back to half guard.
Scope content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scope moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Scope misses with the ground and pound.
Smith tries to buck Scope off but Scope is having none of it.
Smith is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Smith is letting Scope control him for a moment.
Smith is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Scope content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Scope is looking for a kimura here.
Scope is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Scope prevents Smith from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to stand.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Scope has control of the leg.
Scope performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Michael Scope has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Smith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Scope takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Scope closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smith circles away.
Scope changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Smith looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
Smith is letting Scope control him for a moment.
Scope wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith is trying to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Scope controlling the position from side mount.
We're going to have a standup here because Michael Scope wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Scope dives in and scores a takedown into Smith's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Scope dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Scope feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Scope stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Scope is working hard here to advance position.
Scope forces his way into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Scope wants to work for an arm triangle but Smith is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Scope perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scope perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Scope seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We're going to have a standup here because Michael Scope wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Scope swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smith counters with a nice body shot.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Scope.
Scope prevents Smith from escaping the position.
Smith tries to buck Scope off but Scope is having none of it.
Scope controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Smith is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Scope has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Scope happy to just control the position for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scope seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Smith for as long as he can get away with.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Michael Scope just wasn't active enough.
Smith misses with a kick to the body.
Scope tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scope.
Scope has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Smith regains guard immediately.
Scope content to stall in guard here.
Smith is looking for a triangle but Scope pushes his legs off easily.
Scope in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scope slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Scope from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Michael Scope just wasn't active enough.
Smith tries to clinch but Scope moves out of range.
Scope shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Scope showed some decent athleticism there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith tries to kick Scope off but Scope keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Scope is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Scope dominated that second round.
That's time! Scope's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Scope looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Smith!
Michael Scope overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Scope looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Scope controlling the pace for now.
Smith gets back to half guard.
Scope is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Smith defends it well.
Scope seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith wants to improve his position but Scope is controlling well.
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Scope sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smith defending well though.
Scope frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Scope controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith working to try and regain half guard.
Smith prevents Scope from taking his back.
Scope sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying desperately to improve position.
Scope sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Scope lands with some strikes.
Smith is trying to stand.
Scope working for a submission but Smith is keeping him at bay.
Scope looking to control and managing it successfully.
Scope is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is desperately trying to improve his position but Scope has a good base and remains in mount.
Scope content just to control the position here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Scope clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith stuffs the takedown attempt from Scope. Scope gets slowly back to his feet.
Scope dives in and grabs Smith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on Scope's head and hops out.
Michael Scope is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Scope throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Smith slips under a jab from Scope.
Scope shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the cage. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Scope. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scope scores with a nice right hand.
Scope shoots in and bounces Smith off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith has an active guard here but Scope has managed to pass into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scope trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Scope with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Smith actively working from the bottom here.
Smith tries to roll over but Scope keeps him under control.
Scope trying to control the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Michael Scope has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Smith moves into the clinch.
Scope is pressed up against the cage. Smith has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Scope down to the mat. Scope avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Scope showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Scope looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Scope shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Scope shoots in looking for a takedown but Smith manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Scope's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Scope manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Smith on his heels. He'll look to pass Smith's guard now, I'm sure.
Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Scope can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smith is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Scope not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Scope 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.
Scope wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scope controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We're going to have a standup here because Michael Scope wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Scope fails with the takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Scope misses.
Scope shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Scope had his way with John Smith in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Smith lands with a nice combination. Scope backs away looking to recover.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Michael Scope is winning the standup battle so far.
Scope shoots in looking for a takedown but Smith manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Scope's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Scope closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Smith's guard.
Scope might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Scope wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Scope working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Scope is stalling in the full guard.
Smith escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Scope gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Scope not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scope trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Scope got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smith has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Scope has managed to get both his arms back between Smith's legs - danger averted.
Smith working for a triangle but Scope defends it easily.
Smith is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Scope's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Michael Scope is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scope is pushing down on Smith's leg trying to pass to half guard. Smith is fighting to maintain full guard but Scope has managed to sneak the leg through.
Scope controlling the action here.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
Scope sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Michael Scope just wasn't active enough.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Smith misses with an attempted mid kick.
Scope tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Scope shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Scope was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Scope trying to control but Smith is having none of it.
Smith gets back to half guard.
Scope with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking to escape.
Scope performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Michael Scope has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Scope shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Scope shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed Scope's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Scope. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
No joy there for Scope, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Scope scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
John Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Scope showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Scope, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 50:45
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Scope!
A pretty intense looking Michael Scope took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chev Chelios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Radzimanowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Chelios might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to In Waves. Radzimanowski is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ennio Morricone - Ecstasy of Gold . John Radzimanowski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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166 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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chev Chelios!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Radzimanowski!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Bruno Hogan and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Radzimanowski with a poor takedown
and Chelios counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Radzimanowski shoots in for a takedown but Chelios shows good takedown defense.
Chelios leaves Radzimanowski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Chev Chelios has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Radzimanowski.
Radzimanowski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chelios sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Radzimanowski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Radzimanowski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Chelios misses with a jab, cross combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Chelios.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chelios lands a slapping body shot.
Nice body kick from Chelios.
Chelios ducks under a wild hook from Radzimanowski.
Radzimanowski avoids the head kick by Chelios.
Chelios misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Radzimanowski is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Radzimanowski scores a takedown into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chelios is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Chelios wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Radzimanowski.
Radzimanowski looking to ground and pound but Chelios is blocking nicely.
Radzimanowski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Radzimanowski tries to control but Chelios wriggling away.
Radzimanowski lands a big elbow.
Chelios knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Radzimanowski on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Radzimanowski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chelios is looking to escape.
Radzimanowski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Chelios is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Radzimanowski tries to control but Chelios wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Radzimanowski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by John Radzimanowski.
Radzimanowski shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Chelios manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Chelios on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Chelios tries to get out of the position.
Radzimanowski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Radzimanowski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Radzimanowski advances to half guard.
Radzimanowski is nestled in close to Chelios, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Chelios might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chelios is pressing down on Radzimanowski's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Radzimanowski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Radzimanowski wants to pass the guard but Chelios is keeping the position.
Radzimanowski's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chelios is looking to stand up but Radzimanowski isn't so interested in that idea.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Radzimanowski is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Radzimanowski dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Radzimanowski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Radzimanowski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chelios finds it's way round the side to connect with Radzimanowski's head.
Good leg kick by Chelios there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Radzimanowski keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Radzimanowski shoots in looking for a takedown. Chelios tries to sprawl out of it but Radzimanowski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chelios manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Chelios looks to land a left hand but Radzimanowski moved out of range nicely.
Radzimanowski shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Radzimanowski showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chelios is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Radzimanowski is nestled in close to Chelios, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Chelios has hold of Radzimanowski's hands but Radzimanowski slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Well, if Radzimanowski is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Chelios looks like he's trying to stand up.
Chelios wants to get back to full guard.
Radzimanowski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Radzimanowski takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Radzimanowski drops an elbow to the side of Chelios's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Radzimanowski is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Chelios avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Radzimanowski.
Radzimanowski performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Radzimanowski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chelios's head.
Chelios is doing well to control the position and prevent Radzimanowski from advancing to side control.
Radzimanowski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Radzimanowski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chelios as he jumps to the side.
Chev Chelios has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Radzimanowski.
Radzimanowski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chev Chelios is winning the standup battle so far.
Radzimanowski with a poor takedown
and Chelios counters with a nice uppercut.
Chelios tries to close the distance and clinch but Radzimanowski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chev Chelios is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Radzimanowski.
Radzimanowski needs to keep his hands up - Chelios had a free shot at his head there.
Nice takedown defense from Chelios. No joy for Radzimanowski on that attempt.
Radzimanowski shoots in for a takedown but Chelios shows good takedown defense.
A telegraphed right hand from Chelios misses the target.
Radzimanowski on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Chelios.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chelios getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Radzimanowski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A clash of legs there as Radzimanowski blocks the low kick.
Radzimanowski feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Radzimanowski wants to control from the top but Chelios keeps moving.
Radzimanowski won't allow Chelios to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chelios can't keep his opponent in guard - Radzimanowski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Chelios wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Radzimanowski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Radzimanowski has his takedown stuffed
and Chelios counters with a straight right hand.
Radzimanowski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Radzimanowski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Chelios counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chev Chelios has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Radzimanowski.
Radzimanowski ducks under a wild hook from Chelios.
Chelios loads up on a big right hand but Radzimanowski slips the punch.
Radzimanowski circles away from the clinch attempt.
A slow jab from Chelios misses its intended target.
Radzimanowski lands with a good body shot.
Radzimanowski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chelios defends it nicely.
Radzimanowski avoids the head kick by Chelios.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Radzimanowski fails with the takedown
and Chelios counters with a stiff right hand.
Chelios misses with a hook.
Chelios throws a series of punches but Radzimanowski avoids them all with ease.
Radzimanowski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chelios goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Chelios throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Radzimanowski shoots and misses
and Chelios connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Chelios misses the target.
Radzimanowski shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Radzimanowski trying to control the action but Chelios is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by John Radzimanowski.
Radzimanowski tries for a takedown but Chelios sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Radzimanowski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Radzimanowski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Chelios to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chelios closes the distance and clinches.
Chelios content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Chelios missing with knees to the body.
Chelios connects with a nasty looking knee right to Radzimanowski's face.
Chelios misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Chelios.
Radzimanowski prevents a body shot from Chelios.
Chelios is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Chev Chelios has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Radzimanowski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chelios tries a body shot but Radzimanowski blocks it.
Chelios throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Radzimanowski blocks it with crossed arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chelios tries a knee to the head but Radzimanowski blocks it.
Radzimanowski is looking for a takedown.
Chelios looking to throw knees to the head but Radzimanowski is blocking nicely.
Chelios taking a breather.
Chelios using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Radzimanowski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chelios misses with a punch on the inside.
Chelios with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chelios tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chelios throws a punch but it's blocked by Radzimanowski.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Radzimanowski avoiding damage as Chelios throws knees to the body.
Radzimanowski is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Chelios gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
John Radzimanowski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chelios tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Radzimanowski avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chev Chelios showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Radzimanowski has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... John Radzimanowski!
Post fight, an emotional John Radzimanowski said 'It was really good fight. Thank You for supporting me. Thank You Team Boomerang.'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cup Tea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Ngo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cup Tea!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Henry Ngo!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Donatello Bradman and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tea tries a low kick but Ngo avoids it.
Ngo looks for a takedown but Tea sprawls well.
Ngo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tea.
Ngo shoots in for a takedown but Tea shows good takedown defense.
Tea fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tea changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ngo shoots for a takedown but Tea saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cup Tea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Ngo.
Tea scores with a jab. Ngo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tea lands a lovely overhand right.
Tea lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ngo at a distance.
Tea with a poor takedown
and Ngo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ngo trying to control but Tea is working from the bottom.
Tea being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tea controls Ngo momentarily but Ngo frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ngo forces his way into half guard.
Ngo is trying to control the action in half guard but Tea is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ngo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ngo is working for a kimura but Tea is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tea is trying to get back to full guard.
Tea trying to hold on to Ngo's head to control him but Ngo postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ngo stops Tea from getting back to his feet.
Tea is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ngo trying to pass the guard but Tea defending well.
Ngo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tea doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ngo.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tea is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tea is trying to control but can't.
Tea is looking to improve his position.
Tea trying to control here.
Ngo is trying to work for a kimura but Tea is defending well.
Tea has hold of Ngo's hands but Ngo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tea tries to roll over but Ngo keeps him under control.
Ngo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ngo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tea's head.
Tea wants to control but Ngo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ngo prevents Tea from improving his position.
Tea is trying to stand back up but Ngo is controlling him
Ngo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ngo stalling away here and it's allowed Tea to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tea preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tea has momentary wrist control but Ngo slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Ngo dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ngo shoots in looking for a takedown but Tea manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ngo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Horrible takedown by Ngo or perhaps it was just good defense by Tea which made him look bad.
Tea lands a slapping body shot.
Tea works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cup Tea is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ngo shoots in but no luck this time.
Cup Tea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Ngo.
Tea with a jab.
Tea scores with a jab.
Tea scores with a jab. Ngo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tea dives in and grabs Ngo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ngo pushes down on Tea's head and hops out.
Tea scores with a shot to the body.
Tea ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ngo moves away.
Good standup being displayed there by Tea as he connects with a hook.
Ngo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tea misses with a wild body shot.
Tea lands a nice looking body shot.
Cup Tea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ngo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tea sprawls well. Tea wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ngo gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ngo has a takedown stuffed.
Ngo is breathing heavily.
Tea lands with a good body shot.
Tea slips under a jab.
Ngo needs to keep his hands up - Tea had a free shot at his head there.
Tea connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ngo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tea looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ngo is fending him off so far but Tea persists. Nope, Ngo circles away and we're back to standing.
Tea misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ngo.
Tea works the jab nicely.
Tea shoots and misses
and Ngo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tea won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tea prevents Ngo from moving into mount.
Ngo in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tea struggling a bit here.
Tea tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tea is working hard here to advance position.
Tea throws Ngo to one side and escapes!
Tea goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ngo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tea.
Ngo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tea misses with an uppercut. Ngo saw that one coming.
Tea throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ngo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tea sprawls well. Tea wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ngo gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ngo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tea keeping moving, preventing Ngo from controlling successfully.
Ngo postures up and lands a big shot to Tea's brow.
Tea is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ngo looking to pass the guard.
Tea looking for a guillotine here but Ngo defends easily.
Tea keeping moving, preventing Ngo from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ngo tries to free his leg and advance position but Tea is retaining full guard.
Tea keeping moving, preventing Ngo from controlling successfully.
Ngo passes into half guard.
Ngo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Tea is in a horrible position here. Ngo smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tea tries to hold on but Ngo pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Cup Tea will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ngo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tea works the jab nicely.
Tea takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cup Tea is winning the standup battle so far.
Tea connects with a body shot that sends Ngo's belly button to the back.
Tea connects with the punch.
Tea decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Tea works his way into side control.
Tea goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ngo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Tea's guard! Nice work there by Ngo!
Ngo connects with a couple of short punches.
Ngo gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tea swinging wildly here.
Tea rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ngo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ngo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tea swivels and escapes.
No luck for Ngo with that takedown attempt.
Cup Tea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Ngo.
Ngo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ngo shoots for a takedown but Tea saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tea cracks a nice hook into Ngo's ribs.
Tea keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tea throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ngo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tea is in Ngo's guard.
Tea is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ngo controlling Tea's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tea wants to control from the top but Ngo keeps moving.
Tea tries to free his leg and advance position but Ngo is retaining full guard.
Ngo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tea trying to control but Ngo is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Cup Tea.
Nice shot by Tea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ngo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tea will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ngo fails with a takedown attempt.
Ngo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ngo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Tea looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ngo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ngo takes one to the side of the head.
Ngo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tea scores with a three punch combo!
Donk. Tea catches Ngo right on the button with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tea throws a series of strikes that have Ngo backpedaling.
Tea takes a swing at Ngo's ribcage but misses.
Ngo shoots in looking for a takedown. Tea tries to sprawl out of it but Ngo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tea manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tea misses with a looping right.
Tea scores with a hook to the body. Ngo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ngo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ngo drives through with a takedown into Tea's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Henry Ngo has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ngo landing with the ground and pound.
Ngo trying to control the position from guard on top but Tea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tea is trying to keep Ngo in close.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cup Tea showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tea has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cup Tea!
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